A/N: Quicker Update. My way of showing you I've yet forgotten about this and that I haven't stopped writing it. Basically I'm finishing this fucker. Word of warning it's not going to be all rainbows and uniporns throughout the whole thing. Any who, Enjoy~
P.S. Chapter 3 was ready since September 5,2011
"Have you managed to get the boy's name in the cup unnoticed?" The person's voice holding both intrigue and urgency, they did not wish to disappoint their Lord.
"Yes, last night. In a few days time, the boy shall be chosen and our Lord's plan shall commence. Soon Potter shall fall."
"We must not fail him." Dedication forever etched into their eyes.
"Never." The second figure agreed.
Cho, had woken up much like she had a couple of weeks ago, with a start. It had already been over a week since she'd managed to start getting study sessions with the bookworm extraordinaire. The poor raven haired teenager however never seemed to get any actual studying in however, as she took to staring at the beautiful Gryffindor lioness. She saw their 'sessions' as a means to get to spend more time and get to know the girl better. Even if it meant having to get back to her dorm room and stay up late studying the same material that managed to elude her prior.
She appeared to fall more and more for the fourth year, the more time she spent with her. She even helped her escape Cedric at times. He'd become even more..obsessive as of late. It would seem, he'd notice she was avoiding him. Being the amazing boyfriend that he was, well according to him, he would find whatever was troubling her and fix it! He'd addressed the girls who fawned after him, telling them to try and do it from afar. That he understood it was difficult with him being who he was and all.
He was just as bad as Gilderoy Lockheart according to Hermione, who'd witnessed him. She smiled at the thought of the young girl. Before recalling what Cedric had caused. He'd told them they were bugging her and to please keep a distance and of course that didn't appease his crazed fan girls who decided to start sending hexes and hate mail at Cho. That had pissed her off immensely, it was great training for her quidditch skills however it was tiresome and highly annoying.
Yet, even something good had come of it. No matter how much Cedric seemed to create her life a living hell, there always was something at the end of the tunnel, or well a bright side to her hell. That bright side being Hermione Jean Granger. How? Well not only did she love her more. So what if she was acting like a lovesick fool? Love was important! Made the world go round, anyway, she was spending more time with the girl alone that is. How, you may ask. Well it's simple, Hermione was a courageous Gryffindor who couldn't stand to see a damsel in distress or well anyone or anything really. Girl had a kind heart, another thing she loved about her, but that's getting off topic. You see Hermione would jump in to her rescue, firing counter hexes and protection charms then helping her run off to more secluded places where she'd spend time with her.
She was nervous beyond belief this morning, as she got dressed. There was a Hogsmead weekend coming up and she was planning on inviting the brilliant witch along. The possibility of rejection weighed heavily on her shoulders. She was planning on letting it slip that the person she fancied was female.
Now, she was no Gryffindor, she was a Ravenclaw, so based on Hermione's response to her admission that she fancied girls, she was hoping to deduce Hermione's actual thoughts on homosexuality. If she wasn't completely grossed out, then she might have a chance. That'd be enough reason for her to start building up that courage in order to confess to the amazing girl.
Hermione, tossed and turned in her crimson themed bed, nightmares still holding claim to her brilliant mind, she couldn't escape them so easily. For years she'd had several reoccurring nightmares, usually pertaining to the same things. It was one of the reasons she'd quickly learned how to cast silencing spells. She couldn't live in a dorm with other girls when she'd wake up every day screaming at the top of her lungs, eyes brimming with tears unable to fall, her pajamas soaked through with sweat, it'd arouse suspicion. She couldn't have everyone questioning her, bugging her even more than they would already for having such a beautiful mind. Her uncle had warned her, that others would not take kindly to the fact that her mind was far more advanced. They'd pick on her most likely, but she shouldn't care.
She already knew what to expect, she'd suffered through the prejudice of those of less intellect before. She was sure she could survive once more, especially if Hogwarts was indeed as it said in Hogwarts: A History.
Waking from her hellish dream, the Gryffindor chose to stare upwards absentmindedly.
She recalled the past few weeks, that she'd mainly spent with the fifth year Ravenclaw. She never thought she'd make a female friend so easily and so quickly. There was something about the girl though. Something Hermione couldn't quite put her finger on quite yet. She wasn't about to look a gift horse in the mouth however, she wouldn't question the abnormal speed at which their friendship seemed to be progressing, nor the fact that she had finally made a friend who understood her and didn't frequently ask her what she was saying, or for her to translate her speech into something they could understand, but most of all it was a fellow female. The first actual female friend Hermione had had in a while, since Natalia from her childhood..
Getting out of her bed, she noticed the calendar at her bedside, Hogsmead weekend was coming up. Not many knew this, but Hermione had a terrible sweet tooth, but being the daughter of two dentists chocolate was hard to come by during her time away from the magical world, where her parents would watch her.
So every chance she had she'd pass by Honeydukes and buy small inconspicuous amounts as to not draw attentions of any fellow sweet fanatics, mainly Ron. She could just imagine how he'd react if he knew she had a secret stash most likely 10 times bigger than his.
She dressed in her uniform quickly, not wanting to wake the other girls, they were always quite annoying when waking up. They never could shut their mouths, always talking about unimportant things, or complaining. It seemed that's all they were good at. Shame the world could do with less stupidity.
Sneaking out of the room without her shoes as to avoid making any sort of noise what so ever, she headed downstairs, book bag in hand after getting her shoes on their 'rightful' place.
She'd head down for breakfast then spend some time in the library going over her assignments due that day. It was the perfect plan, really however there was a pleasant interruption, the moment Miss Chang decided to head on over to her table and chat. All thoughts on the assignment forgotten.
"Hello, Miss Granger, enjoying your breakfast I hope?" A sly smile made it's way onto her features.
"Well, Miss Chang I was, until a certain girl came up to me and addressed me in such a manner that only teachers deem to use on me. It made me wonder if said girl was about to teach me some sort of lesson." She inched forward across the table face inches away from the Ravenclaw.
Cho's breath hitched, she had not expected such a response from the lovely bookworm. She was not complaining in the slightest. "Perhaps I could, any suggestions?" She breathed out, her warm breath sending tingles across Hermione's lips.
"Just one." She answered, her face closing in on the other girl's.
"What would that be?" The raven haired girl whispered in anticipation, her eyes starting to flutter to a close slightly.
Hermione's eyes shifted from Cho's dark eyes to her lips before answering. "Mind teaching me some 5th year defense spells?" She smiled brightly, moving back into her seat to continue her breakfast.
'What just happened?' Cho thought to herself as she stared, mouth agape, as the Gryffindor continued eating as if nothing had happened. "Damn it! That was so not fair!" Cho muttered under her breath. She felt like ripping out her raven locks from her utter frustration.
"Close your mouth Cho, flies might make a home in their." The brunette stated teasingly.
"Uh, right. You want me to teach you what exactly?" She asked only then recovering from the shock.
"Teach me fifth year defensive spells. I'm complete rubbish at dueling I'm afraid." She placed her utensil down, frowning before slamming her hands together and looking at Cho pleadingly.
Cho was screwed. (:D) "Am I hearing things? The perfect Hermione Granger unable to perform something perfectly? Oh my that's unheard of! This must be some sort of illusion or is it.. The world is going to end!" Her eyes widened as she placed her hands to her chest for added effect. "Oh sweet Merlin we must find shelter or we'll all die! Come on Hermione run!" She made to get up, to add to her act, until Hermione pulled her roughly by the arm completely flustered.
"Shut it Cho! It's not funny! I really am rubbish, please help me! I'll do anything in return just name it." Her eyed pleaded with her silently and the Scot knew this was the perfect opening. She wouldn't take advantage of the girl, well not completely, but she wouldn't go all out and ask her to be hers and let her strip her down, but that didn't mean she couldn't use this to her advantage to spend more time with Hermione.
"Hmm, alright on one condition." Cho smiled, her eyes resting on the girl who'd taken residence in her heart.
"Just name it." Eyes twinkling, breakfast forgotten, Hermione stared excitingly at Cho.
"Go with me to Hogsmead this weekend." The girl stated her demand.
"Is that it? Nothing else? Cho I would've gone anyway all you had to do was ask, that's just silly." Hermione burst into giggles at the simplicity of the demands. "Alright, how bout I owe you one favor, and you have my word I'll do it."
"Sounds good to me." Her heart fluttered at the sight and sound the girl let out.
The rest of the morning plans forgotten as the sat contently talking to one another.
A/N: So lol, I almost used Fleur's name instead of Cho's twice in this chapter. Yes, I love teasing you all and well Cho. Yeah this chap was pretty useless, but meh fun begins next chapter. I'm going to skip ahead to that Hogsmead weekend. Only getting rid of a day or two. Just so you know, I end up staying up late at night and writing before I go to sleep. Got no other time usually. .-. ;D please review and I'll love you all D{: