Thankyou!

Thankyou!

Thankyou!

Thankyou to all my reviewers! I can't tell you how much i appreciate to get anything from anyone... even a smiley face :) Thankyou especially to A La DarkAngel who has continued to review throughout this whole story no matter how long it took to update and to a new reviewer, Shimmerice, for your review. It was really motivating for me. I write to entertain people so i love to hear that i am. SO here is the new installment which I am once again unhappy with it but hopefully you all will!

Chapter 10

When classes had finally ceased for the week Hermione dragged herself back up the stairs to the Gryffindor common room and through the portrait. Brushing past the few students milling around she stumbled up to her room. She was exhausted if truth be told. The new seating arrangements in the hall hadn't been the only changes made. Students now had assigned seats in all of their classes –always next to students from other houses- and house points were being given out to the students who made efforts to work together. In every classroom was the symbol of the united four houses and this was also hung on the banners around the school. It felt like everyone had been pestering her all day about the new modifications and her mouth hurt from all the smiling and assuring. Bursting into her room Hermione promptly collapsed on her bed.

"Ouch!" Wincing she rolled over to find that she had landed on a hard package that lay at the end of her bed. She was so tired she considered throwing it off and getting under the covers, but curiosity eventually got the better of her and she unwrapped it quickly. Inside was the brand new edition of 'Hogwarts a History'. Hermione squealed with delight holding the book to her chest. She couldn't believe it. She'd been counting the days till it came out. To the best of her knowledge it wasn't to be released for at least a week. Lost in wonder Hermione was surprised when a note slipped from between the pages. Carefully setting the precious gift aside Hermione flicked over the note and instantly recognised the handwriting. Having been forced to work in pairs with him all day, Hermione was quite familiar with Blaise's neat yet masculine handwriting. More curious then ever Hermione read over the note:

Hermione,

Since I stole your 'light reading' on the train (though I rightfully deserved to after you so viciously attacked me), I, being the Gentleman I am, have kindly replaced it for you.

Happy Reading,

Blaise

Hermione couldn't help but smile. In all honesty she hadn't noticed that Blaise had stolen that awful book from her. This was much better anyway. All weariness disappeared and Hermione, still happily clutching the book, skipped back down the staircase. A lot of the Slytherins looked at her disdainfully but Hermione ignored them and contentedly plopped down onto the couch in front of the fire. Snuggling into the arm of the sofa she opened the book and began to read. She was so immersed in her book that Hermione didn't notice when Blaise entered the common room and smirked proudly upon seeing her.

'Good book Granger?" He asked sitting down at the end of the sofa she was draped across. Almost dropping the book in surprise Hermione beamed at him.

"How did you get it?" She asked happily. Blaise's eyes twinkled in amusement.

"No 'thank you so much Blaise this was so thoughtful of you'?" he asked his tone mockingly hurt. Hermione put the book down gently in her lap and smiled warmly at him.

"Thank you Blaise" she murmured. Blaise smiled back looking genuinely pleased.

"You're welcome." He replied. Just at that moment Draco swaggered into the common room. When he caught sight of Blaise and Hermione on the couch he immediately scowled. Hermione almost giggled. He looks so cute like that she thought absentmindedly. Blushing at the thought Hermione looked back at Blaise who had moved closer to her while she was watching Draco. Feeling extremely uncomfortable Hermione jumped to her feet and moved a few feet away from the sofa.

"My my, look at the time!" She rushed sounding and looking idiotic. A quick glance at the clock told her it was 4pm. Draco and Blaise both raised an eyebrow waiting for more and she was momentarily disconcerted at how similar yet different they looked. Edging towards the nearest exit -and consequently Draco- she made sure that both Slytherins were within her sight half expecting one to pounce on her. She at last made it to the portrait, both Slytherins still watching her curiously.

"It's um… study time?" It sounded like a question- a pathetic question at that.

Draco smirked at her and much to her horror took a step closer.

"Mind if I join you?" He asked in his usual drawl. Hermione, taken a back at the offer, stumbled back towards the door.

"I… I… I…."

BANG! SHRIEK! THUMP! GASP!

"Oh my…"

….. To be continued…

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