Author's Notes: I know Hermione was one of the valuable items that was in the water, but in this story she wants nothing to do with Krum so another girl was down there for Krum to get while Hermione stayed back to watch the whole task.
Chapter 23: The Second Task
Hermione stood with Draco and his friends. His arms were around her waist. He kept her warm while the task was going on. She couldn't keep herself from getting worried.
"I hope Potter drowns." One of Draco's friends said, causing the group to burst out laughing.
Hermione just punched him in the arm. "Ouch." He said, rubbing his arm.
"That's my brother you cockroach." Hermione said.
"Why did Dumbledore adopt him anyway?" Crabbe asked.
"I think it was to protect him. And I doubt mum would let him go back to his aunt and uncle." Hermione answered.
"You two haven't been talking that much this year." Draco said.
Hermione looked at her boyfriend. Is it wrong for her to say that she was falling in love with him?
"I'd rather not talk about it."
"You do know I am here if you need it. You may be half-blood, but I love you."
Hermione smiled. She kissed Draco gently as cheering could be heard.
