Chapter 7: Withholding the Truth

Disclaimer: I own nothing but Cameron and Her book, everything else is J.K.'s.

It felt like someone had punched him in the gut when Cameron hugged her. George couldn't believe that in trying to push them apart he had brought them closer together. He was torn between coming around the corner to confront them, or heading down to class. Finally his Weasley temper got the best of him and he rounded the corner.

"Oi, Cameron, Snape's getting riled that we're not down there yet."

As soon as he had come around the corner, Hermione had jumped back, and had a ashamed look on her face. She didn't know why she felt this way, but it was feeling of she was betraying George.

'That's odd,' she thought, 'he's just a friend, more like a brother than anything.'

She looked towards the Weasley twin and saw a fire deep in his eyes that she had never noticed before, and it was aimed at the Ravenclaw. She gave Cameron a quick smile before giving a stern look at George, hoping it would quench the flame. When it didn't, she turned on her heel and walked towards the stairs. At the top she turned around and saw George had grabbed Cameron around the collar and pinned him against the wall.

"You stay away from her, I don't care if you have to cancel your date, but you stay away from MY witch."

Although she couldn't hear the exchange between them, she did see Cameron shove George away from him, and respond to whatever comment George had made.

"No, I will go on that date wit her, and I will prove to her that she is supposed to be with me, not you, so run on back to class, and we will discuss this more later."

"You know, how about we discuss this now. I've already laid claim, so back the bloody hell of."

George pushed him back into the wall, causing the back of his head to slam into it.

"GEORGE! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!"

A furious Hermione was storming back down the stairs, and placed herself in between the two wizards.

"Now I don't know what has been said between you two, but it does not need physical blows to settle it. Now…"

"Now if the three of you wouldn't mind telling me why you aren't in class, I can then start handing out detentions and deducting points."

Professor Snape was baring down on them, evil smirk in place as the thought of putting Gryffindor in last place for the house cup.

"Cameron and I were discussing who would escort Hermione here up to class."

It didn't look like Professor Snape believed him, and his suspicion was confirmed when he responded.

"As noble as that is, Miss Granger can walk herself to class."

He made a shooing motion towards her, and not wanting to have any points deducted from her, she hurried up the stairs to class.

"Now, with Miss Granger gone, what were you really discussing. Don't ask how I know, I can tell when young wizards are trying to lay claim over a witch. Who does she truly belong to?"

"Me sir."

"And why are you trying to get between their pairing."

"Because I believe she can do better."

"But is she YOURS?"

"No sir."

"20 points from Ravenclaw for trying to get in the middle of a soul mate pairing. And as for you Mr. Weasley, 5 points to Gryffindor for sticking up for your pairing. Now, get to my class before I deduct even more points."

Dinner that night was eaten in silence at the Gryffindor table. No one could believe that George had gotten 5 points from Snape for making a perfect potion in class. Finally Hermione couldn't take it any longer and stood up from the table.

"Where are you going?" Ginny asked her.

"I'm going to go check on Cameron, he seems torn up about something."

Ginny smiled knowingly at her, causing Hermione to just roll her eyes. Her back was already turned when George looked up from his dinner and sent a fiery glare at Cameron.

As soon as she arrived at the Ravenclaw table, a spot was automatically made for her next to Cameron.

"Hey, how's your head?"

"It's feeling a lot better, since it's stopped meeting walls."

"Yeah, sorry about George, they're under the impression I should be treated like a princess and need to be defended."

"Yeah, I got that." He chuckled softly.

"So, what were you two fighting about."

"Oh, that, he was making sure I was suited to take you on that date."

"OH! And?"

"I passed his overly protective test apparently."

"That's great!" She hugged him in a burst of happiness.

In the midst of their hug she glanced over towards the Gryffindor table and saw sad eyes meet hers. It was then that she resolved to finish the book and try to figure out who her real soul mate was.