Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own Harry Potter.
The next week was a blur. I got caught up on all pf my courses and had started a rigorous studying schedule for N.E.W.T.S.'s. Anytime I wasn't in class, I was studying or doing homework. Draco and Ginny were going through everything I was, but worse because of quidditch. I went to bed before Draco and woke up after he had left. It was lonely and exhausting, but at least I'd be set for exams which started Monday, the quidditch cup final was today (Friday).
My day started off normal, study while eating breakfast, go to class, study during lunch, go to afternoon classes. It was very productive yet uneventful. I was in potions, staring at the clock, wanting it to end and yet not wanting it to at the same time. This would be the last class I ever took at Hogwarts and I was a little emotional.
I noticed with horror that my eyes were watering slightly. Riiiing. I grabbed my bag and walked out of the room, saddened. Ginny and Draco both caught up to me. "So Hermione, love of my life, most brilliant witch of our age, how do you plan to support both teams?" I grinned. "Well I'm going to sit in the Gryffindor section…" Ginny fist pumped. "But, I'm going to wear one of your old jerseys." I told Draco.
Ginny's elation had disappeared. Actually, she looked thoroughly scandalized at the thought of me showing my Slytherin support so openly, especially in the Gryffindor stands. I rolled my eyes at her. "This is a perfect solution and neither of you are going to change my mind."
We had made it to the Head's compartment. "Good luck, both of you." I grinned at Ginny and kissed Draco. "But me more right?" I laughed and walked away from him. Inside the dorm I bit my lip. Maybe this hadn't been such a good idea.
I shook my head and threw on Draco's jersey. Summoning all of my Gryffindor courage I made my way to the Gryffindor common room to meet Neville and Harry and Ron, who had come down to support Ginny, seeing as this was also the game that scouts were watching. They eyed my jersey and Harry raised an eyebrow. "Shut up all of you."
They wisely shut their mouths and walked down to the pitch with me. When we made it to the stands I saw the entire Weasley family, save fleur who was in her 8th month of pregnancy, sitting in the stands. Charlie had even come all the way from Romania.
I grinned at them and they waved at me. George opened his mouth, probably to tease me mercilessly, but Percy elbowed him in the side. The match started and even I had to admit that this game was exciting. Apparently the insane training schedules had paid off, both teams were on extremely good form.
The added pressure of scouts only seemed to make Ginny better, her and her chasers immediately dominated the scoreboard. It was ingenious really, she had made sure that she was acting as a team player, and yet the other two chasers wet=re handing her almost all of the scores. A good strategy. Slytherin though, was not to be domesticated. They battered hard and suddenly both teams were in the 600's. I leaned over to Harry. "How much do they need to win by?" "At least 150 points." (A/N: sorry if this is wrong I can't quite remember the amount.)
It seemed that Slytherin had decided they weren't going to lose. They advanced their score past Gryffindor's. Suddenly, there was a commotion. The seekers had seen the snitch. They were in a dive. They both pulled up, and then Draco rose something above his head. The new Gryffindor seeker was good, but nowhere near a match for Draco. "Slytherin win! 780 to 628!" The team lifted Draco onto their shoulders and mad their way off the field.
The Gryffindor's started to leave, but Ginny was suddenly swamped with scouts. She talked to them for a long time until one scout gave her a card and then left too. We all swamped her. She beamed at us. "You're looking at the newest recruit of the Holyhead Harpies." She was immediately dragged into a massive group hug.
Her family started walking her back to the castle and I stayed put. Ginny and I locked eyes. "Congrats Gin! I'll talk to you later!" She smirked knowingly. I rolled my eyes good naturedly and turned towards the change rooms. I found the Slytherin one abandoned except for Draco who was leaning casually against the wall wearing only green shorts.
I stared at him, allowing my eyes to roam his toned chest before I and threw myself at him. He backed away. "You in my jersey has to be the sexiest thing I've ever seen." I giggled as he reattached his lips to mine. I was never like this, but Draco changed me and I definitely wasn't complaining.
At some point he had kicked the door closed and we ended up on a bench. He broke away and looked at me with an undiscernible emotion. "Tell me when to stop." My eyes widened for a fraction of a second before he continued making out with me, a hand sneaking up the back of my shirt. After many more minutes of intense snogging, I came to my senses. "Draco, I love you, but I want to wait. You're not mad at me are you?"
He smiled at me and kissed me softly. "Me, mad at you? Never. I would wait an eternity for you." I swooned inside. He grinned at me. "But now I have to shower. Meet you in the Slytherin common room for the party?" I nodded. "See ya."
I walked through the castle to the Slytherin common room. I entered and immediately spotted Blaise and Daphne talking near the back of the room. "Hey guys." Blaise's eyebrows shot up a mile. "Well, well, well. What do we have here? A ravished looking Head Girl it seems. I wonder how she came to look like that. Maybe I'll ask the Head Boy."
I growled at him. "Is it really bad?" I asked, turning to Daphne. She nodded. "Your shirt's off centre, hair messed up and make up everywhere. Not to mention you have a hickey. "She pointed to my neck and I gasped in horror and shot out of the common room to the nearest bathroom, Blaise's laughter echoing behind me.
I came out of the bathroom and nearly ran into someone. "Sorry…Draco?" He grinned. "Hey love. What are you doing down here?" I put my hands on my hips and mock glared at him. "I was in the bathroom fixing my appearance because someone decided not to mention how to quote Blaise 'ravished' I look." Draco winced. "Sorry Mione. I thought you knew." "You gave me a hickey!" I exclaimed. He grinned. I rolled my eyes.
"Oh well. I'll just threaten Blaise with some info I have on him." I shrugged. "Sounds good to me." We walked back to the party. Blaise noticed us and waggled his eyebrows at us. We got closer and Draco whispered something in Blaise's ear. He went white and nodded. I smirked at him.
We partied super late and I would have stayed longer, but I remembered that exams started in two days. The weekend passed in a blur of revision and anxiety attacks, thankfully I had not experienced one. Finally it was Monday morning. I went to breakfast without my notes for the first time since I woke up in the hospital wing. I made my way to Transfiguration nervously.
I finished the written and practical exam, feeling confidant. The rest of the week occurred much the same way. All too soon I was in my last exam ever. Charms. I walked to the classroom ready to write. The exam went super well and soon it was time for the practical. The minute I finished I promptly burst into tears. So much for not having a breakdown. I walked out of the classroom crying. Draco threw me a concerned look from his place in line but I waved him off with a watery smile. "Good luck." I mouthed.
All pf our friends joined me in the Heads common room. We sat there in silence for a little while and then we started reminiscing about old times. I was sniffling slightly again. "We're not leaving yet Mione. We still have graduation!" Ginny informed me.
I perked up. Graduation was a very well kept secret within the walls of Hogwarts. Only the teachers and past graduates knew what happened them. As such I was very excited about the whole process, which was actually happening tomorrow. "You're right Gin. Thanks." She grinned. "Anytime."
