A few days had passed since ancient runes and Hermione couldn't seem to stop thinking about Fleur Delacour, constantly replaying their encounter in class.

She's so gorgeous, she probably just thinks I'm a huge nerd.

But these thoughts were always interrupted with Ginny and a huge wave of guilt.

Hermione wasn't sure what to do. She loved Ginny dearly, and had always been so sure of how she felt about her. Things had been going great between them, but something about Frenchie was so captivating. She couldn't ask Ron or Harry either, they were so protective of Ginny.

"Hermione, you alright?" Harry asked.

They were having breakfast in the great hall and Hermione hadn't really spoken to anyone. Ginny and Ron too looked at her curiously.

"Nothing, just exams coming up." Lied hermione.

Ginny raised an eyebrow. "Babe exams aren't for another few weeks you know."

"Yes right, but you know me. I just want to make sure I do well."

"If anyone should be worried about exams its me." Ron laughed. "You'll do fine, you always do."

Hermione smiled and looked down at her plate of eggs and toast.

It's probably just a stupid crush. No need to fret.

Fleur had been feeling really off since having class with Hermione. The girl just made her feel so.. Vulnerable. Fleur was used to being in control. Being intimated by someone is just something she didn't do. Letting her guard down for someone is also something she didn't do.

Mon dieu. I have to get this girl, or I'll go insane.

Fleur was on a mission. She was going win the gryfindors heart. She just had to figure how to do that..

Suddenly being beautiful, talented, and charming wasn't enough. She has to be perfect. Hermione deserved perfection.

"Ms. Delacour?" She looked up, Professor Snape looking at her annoyed. She was in the middle of potions, and apparently Snape had been asking her a question over the lecture.

"Uhm, yes?" She said confused.

"It seems Ms. Delacour has no interest in learning how to revive someone who was poisoned severely. Hopefully none of you are ever on the brink of death and have only Ms. Delacour here to save you." He said bitterly. If she was in any other house he would've deducted points.

"My apologies professor. I'll pay more attention." She muttered.

Snape rolled his eyes and went on with his lecture.

Fleur shook her head at herself.

Honestly Fleur you need to get a hold of yourself. She's just a girl.. Fleur tried to convince herself, but she knew Hermione was so much more than that.

Hermione was at the library, doing some reading; nothing for classes, just to try to keep her mind occupied. It was late, past the time students were allowed in the library, but Madam Pince (the librarian) was very fond of Hermione and knew she wouldn't cause trouble.

She was reading this book about fixing common illnesses and bodily issues, such as fevers or cavities, with charms. She laughed, if muggles could do this her parents would be out of a job.

Fleur looked up from her ancient runes book (she was spending a lot of extra time studying). She heard a laugh come from a couple bookshelves over.

Curious, she got up to take a look.

She wasn't sure who it was, so she cautiously peeped around the corner of the large bookcase. When she realized it was Hermione she jerked her head back and leaned against the side of the case.

Be. Cool.

She took a deep breath. She walked past the isle Hermione was in, pretending she didn't see her at first.

"Oh 'ermione. I wasn't expecting to see you ere" said Fleur, her accent always picked up when she was nervous.

Hermione jumped at the sound of Fleurs voice.

"Oh erm.. Hi Fleur. What are you doing here so late?"

"Just studying a bit. Exams are coming up"

Hermione laughed, "I mean it's only the first week of class, exams aren't for a little while". She said remembering her conversation at breakfast.

"Oh right. Uhm.." Fleur was a little flustered. "I just like to get a, how you say.. Head start".

Hermione smiled. Her voice was so sexy, and her accent was adorable.

"Well how scholarly of you miss Delacour." Hermione said still grinning.

Fleur blushed. Elle est trop mignonne.

"What are you doing ere so late? Hm?" Asked Fleur trying to take back control.

"Oh just doing a bit of light reading"

Fleur smiled wide. "Light reading?"

The books were stacked a mile high, each one at lest 6 inches thick.

Hermione's cheeks reddened. "Yeah I just.. I love reading."

"I see that" Fleur said, her white smile still on her face.

"You can sit down if you'd like. If you wanted some company while you study."

Fleur felt like her heart smiled. "I'd love to"

She quickly went to get her books and notes. She rolled her eyes at herself when she saw that it was all ancient runes. She hoped Hermione wouldn't notice.

She got back to where Hermione was sitting and grinned. Hermione was so entranced in the book, trapping as much information in her mind as possible.

Hermione looked up. "Oh ancient runes! Now that's a fascinating subject."

Fleur sat down feeling her cheeks get warm. "Yeah it's not really my forte so I thought I'd some extra reading"

"Y'know if you want a tutor, I'm all yours. I'm pretty good at it." Offered Hermione.

Fleur didn't really like the idea of having a tutor, she was fully capable of doing this stuff on her own. But the opportunity to spend time with Hermione wasn't something she wanted to pass on.

"Yes that would be great." Fleur said.

"Excellent. Just let me know when" replied Hermione, still grinning.

After studying for about a half hour, they heard the clock tower strike 12.

"We better be off to bed. Wouldn't want to get into trouble." Said Hermione as she started putting up the books.

"Would you let me walk you to your common room?" Fleur asked hopefully. She didn't want to leave Hermione.

"Of course" Hermione replied. She smiled, she loved small acts of chivalry like that. Being walked home, when someone holds the door open, when someone holds out her seat and pushes it in, little things like that made her melt.

They walked up to the portrait of the fat lady.

"Oh I don't think we're supposed to show Slytherins where the common room is." Hermione said quietly, as to not wake the portraits.

Fleur smirked. "I am a prefect you know."

"Oh really?" Hermione said a little surprised. "You weren't at the prefects meeting on the first day back?"

"I was a prefect last year, so I was excused." Fleur replied.

"Well I guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other then won't we?"

Fleur leaned in a little closer. "I sure hope so" she whispered.

Fleur being in such a close proximity gave Hermione goosebumps.

"I- I'll see you in class tomorrow. Erm goodnight Fleur." Hermione was gratefully it was dark, her face was probably Crimson.

"Goodnight ermione."