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Hermione's POV

After the beating from Phoebe, Victoria, and Chelsea I stayed home for the rest of the week. My mum did too, to make sure I was okay. When I came back to school on Monday, Lela stayed by my side to make sure I was okay. She had also given me the news that Victoria, Phoebe, and Chelsea had been expelled from school.

"So, Halloween is in eleven days! What are you going to be?" asked Lela.

I thought about it. I remember when I was ten, before I got accepted into Hogwarts, my mum and dad explained to me what Halloween was.

"Oh, I'm not dressing up," I waved it off.

Lela looked as though she was in deep thought then a smile crept on her face, "Why don't you dress up like a Disney Princess? Natalie, Andi, Kylie, Meghan, and I are going as a group. Why don't you join us?"

I sighed, "I don't know, Lela."

"Oh please, Hermione! It'll be fun! Why don't I invite you and the rest of the girls for a sleepover this Saturday? You can get to know Natalie, Meghan, and Kylie better, and if you don't like them I won't force you to come trick-or-treating with us."

"Alright fine," I said.

She smiled, "Yay!"

I headed off to English smiling because I now know I have a really good friend.

After English it was time for lunch. I got to my locker and took my lunch out.

"Hermione!"

I turned around to see Ron coming towards me.

"Hello Ron," I waved.

He embraced me, "Are you feeling better?"

I nodded response.

"Good," he said then he kissed my cheek.

I felt my face turn red, but I smiled. Honestly I had the hugest crush on Ron, I was too afraid to admit it.

"Err...sorry about that Hermione," he scratched the back of his head.

"No it's fine," I smiled.

"Well let's go to lunch then, I'm starving,"

"Of course you are," I giggled.

"Move it, Granger," Malfoy pushed past me.

"Watch it, Malfoy!" Ron practically yelled down the hall.

I sat down at the lunch table next to Lela.

"Hermione, are you feeling better?" Harry asked.

Even though my nose was broken I felt a lot better. My bruises have healed and same with the cuts. "Yeah, I'm better."

Andi spoke up, "Hermione, this is Natalie."

I waved saying "Hello."

"Hiya!" she waved back.

"Why are you two so late for lunch?" Lela questioned smirking.

"Malfoy trouble. That's all," I said.

Blush filled Ron's face but he nodded.

"Yeah, Malfoy trouble. Okay, whatever you say Hermione," Lela said deciding not to ask many questions.

Harry changed the subject, "Lela nearly died last week!"

I jokingly pouted at Harry, "Harry we all know she's not the nicest person but you didn't have to go and try to kill her!"

"I didn't try to kill her! It was her water that tried to kill her!" exclaimed Harry.

"Hey I'm nice!" Lela said.

"No, you're not!" Natalie laughed.

"Oh go die in a hole!" Lela said to Natalie.

"Oh yeah, so nice aren't you?" Ron sarcastically said.

She nodded, smiling. "The whole story is Vincent Crabbe said he had a girlfriend and I started to laugh but I was drinking water so I choked."

I laughed at her and decided not to ask any more questions feeling that it would be a long story.

"Long story," Lela said, as if she read my mind.

"So, what school did you guys go to before moving here?" asked Natalie.

"Smeltings," answered Harry quickly.

Natalie nodded, taking a bite into her sandwich.

"Lela, did you invite Hermione to your Halloween party?" Andi asked.

"Oh, no! I forgot that part, yeah also on the 30th I'm having a Halloween party! Girls' only," Lela said, shooting a look at Harry and Ron when she said girls' only.

I shrugged, "I'll think about it."

"Please, Hermione! Pleassseeee!" Lela begged.

"I said I'll-"

"No! You have to RSVP now!" Lela demanded.

"Now?" I asked.

"Yeah! Like, right now!" she said.

"Fine, I'll go,"

"Guys so my brother made two new friends!" Natalie exclaimed.

"Good for Peter," Andi laughed.

"NO! Not good! They're getting into so much trouble! They keep pranking teachers! Peter already has three detentions!" Natalie made exclamatory arm motions.

"Wait what grade is your brother in?" Ron asked.

"Tenth," Natalie replied.

"Oooooh," Harry and Ron said in-unison.

"Seems like your brother has met Fred and George Weasly," Harry chuckled.

"How'd you know?" Natalie raised her eyebrow.

"They're my brothers. And they're the pranksters of the family," Ron told Natalie.

She nodded in understanding. Andi opened her mouth to speak but immediately closed it. Draco and his goons sat down.

Lela's POV

"Oh look who it is," I rolled my eyes.

"What? I don't see anyone," Natalie said, looking right at Draco.

"Looks like the news got out about, Granger," Draco grinned evilly.

"Do you hear something?" Andi questioned.

"Nope, nothing," Harry shrugged.

"Ignore me all you want, Potter. I will tell you this, whoever told the principle about Phoebe, Victoria, and Chelsea, will pay," Malfoy said. He got up to leave the table. He turned around and I swear he winked at me.

"Ooooh Lela, someone's got a crush," Hermione teased.

"Huh?" I asked confused.

"This is perfect!" Harry happily said.

"Wait what?" I asked.

"Malfoy likes you," Andi wiggled her eyebrows.

"Malfoy have feelings? Please," Ron spoke up.

"Lela if you date him, you can totally tell us what he's up to!" Harry smirked.

"Who? Draco? He doesn't like me!" Thoughts rushed through my head.

"But if he does, you have to go out with him!" said Harry.

"I refuse to date him! He's a total jerk!"

"But you can get inside of his head!" Harry argued.

I rolled my eyes, "Fine, if he likes me…I'll…I will date," I pretended to gag in between, "him."

Harry smiled, "Good."

At the end of the day I decided to walk home. I hoped that Ron and his siblings were walking home too, but they weren't. I started to walk down the hallway when I remembered, I need to bring my viola home today. I quickly turned around, went to the orchestra room got my viola and began walking home again. I felt a drop of water on my arm, then another one. This is just great! I quickened my pace as a flash of lightning came and it began to pour.

It startled me so much I dropped my viola, "Fuck!"

I groaned and picked it up. The rain was coming down so hard I could barely see in front of me. I looked left then right ready to cross the street. No cars were coming so I took two steps onto the street when-

"HUGHES!" someone grabbed me and pulled me onto the sidewalk, with such force I fell. I looked up to see a truck was speeding along the street.

I stood up to see who saved me. Malfoy.

"Uh, thanks," I awkwardly said as he handed me my viola.

"You should be more careful next time," his voice shook as he spoke.

I nodded, "Yeah."

We stood there inches apart in the cold rain. I didn't know what else to say but thank him again.

"Thanks for saving me. Really, I could've died but you saved me."

"Yeah well I couldn't just watch you get hit by a truck," he said, his face growing closer to mine.

I was confused. I didn't know if I should kiss him or not. My heart raced. Would it be a good thing? I looked into his grey eyes, they were beautiful. Hypnotized by his eyes, I leaned I closer letting our lips touch. It was a soft touch; I felt a spark. Did I, Lela Hughes, like Draco Malfoy? The question was racing through my mind as we broke apart.

"Well I should go," I said.

"Yeah, me too. Bye, Lela," he waved as he walked away.

I waved back and prepared myself to cross the street again.

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