Chapter 16
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The next couple of chapters will be a bit darker and there will be more war issues.
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New Years Eve
It was almost ironic how just a few minutes ago I was revelling in the feeling of Hermione's lips against mine, she looked so beautifully innocent and the bracelet suited her perfectly, I had got it made at a jewellers and asked for it to be charmed so as soon as it touched her wrist it could never be removed. I smirked inwardly at my little personalised stamp on her.
She left abruptly after the kiss not bothering to look back, and I felt so frozen, I knew she didn't feel how I felt so it was my job to make her.
New Years Eve
I awoke, my body aching from the position I had been sleeping in, I looked down noticing I had slept in fully clothed. I groaned; let's hope next year will be better. I noticed my moonstone bracelet glinting in the sunlight, not likely.
I tried to think of things to do to mark the beginning of the new year, Harry had sent me a letter inviting me to the Weasleys new year's party- stating that we'd probably just end up playing wizard chess and overeating, but that I should come as it wouldn't be the same without me. I smiled at the thought of watching Ron and Harry argue over wizard chess like old times. But I ended up declining; I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't the same. I guess I'll have to make my own plans.
I got up and went to have a shower the warm water calmed me, as I washed my wild curls with shampoo and combed it, making sure all tangles were gone I got out, and dressed myself in a flattering dress as it was a special occasion and threw a light lavender jumper on top.
Smiling at myself in the mirror, I left to have a long breakfast. I was ravenous as I had missed dinner the previous evening to avoid a particular person. I sat next to the quiet girl again and tried to remember her name while helping myself to toast and jam.
'Are you excited for the new year?' I asked trying to create small talk.
'Yes, I'm going to Hogs Head there's going to be a party,' she smiled sipping her juice.
'By yourself?' I asked her, she was quite petite and I knew that the men in that pub weren't very gentlemanly.
'Yes, I'm meeting a friend there though' She said, playing with her food. 'You should come!' She suddenly said, grinning.
'Are you sure?' I looked down, chewing on my toast.
'Definitely, that way I don't have to walk there by myself.' She admitted, I grinned at her...what was her name! ... Oh! I remember she was the one who Lavender Brown was friends with, Ivy- that was it.
'Okay I'll meet you outside the great hall at eight?' I was pleased that I had made plans, She nodded happily as I stood from the bench flattening out my dress. I walked to the open doors of the great hall cheerfully; I suddenly bumped into a rock hard figure.
'Whoa, slow down, beautiful' I looked up to see a smirking Cassius. My mouth opened in shock.
'What are you doing here? You're supposed to be on Christmas holiday!'I said bossily, my cheerful mood was ripped away once again.
'I thought I'd come back early,' He smiled, 'I've missed you,'
'Oh, please you make me sick' I enunciated each syllable hoping he'd get the idea.
I walked past him, and he grabbed my wrist.
'Seen Draco anywhere?' He asked, lifting his eyebrow. I looked at him, studying his expression before walking to the lake. I groaned and lay down on the grass, watching the clouds go by, I thought about Draco,
Early third year-
'I think they're funny!' I said looking at Harry and Ron, as I heard a mocking voice behind me.
'Oh, yeah. Terribly funny. Really witty. God this place has gone to the dogs. Wait until my father hears that Dumbledore's got this oaf teaching classes.' Draco said insultingly as Greg and Goyle laughed, 'And just look at the students – pathetic potter, mudblood and weasel, whatever next!.'
'Shut up! Malfoy!' Harry strode forward angrily
'Ooooh' Draco and his minions chorused. 'Good one potter' Draco said sarcastically
'Leave him alone' I said grabbing Harrys arm.
'Whats this? Mudbloods finally standing up for herself.'
I rolled over on the grass, everything's changed.
Getting ready for the New Years Eve party was simple, I had swapped my lavender jumper for a floral scarf, and tried to tame my curls. Giving up, I grabbed my beaded bag and headed for the great hall not wanting to be late for meeting Ivy. I noticed her standing timidly her back to me, she wore casual clothes but still looked pretty.
'Hello!' I said tapping her shoulder.
'Oh, hi!' She said shyly turning around to see me, 'You look great' she said politely before taking my arm and leading us down the snowy pathway to Hogsmeade. I felt a little uneasy going to this party but I knew it would be a good way to take my mind off things.
'Are you okay' she asked noticing my frown,
'I'm fine, just thinking' I mumbled making a fake smile
'About him?' She said looking at me, searching my face.
'What?' I said shocked.
'The boy I said that was watching you in the great hall that day.' She said as if it was obvious.
'Oh, No...I don't know' I muttered pathetically as we finally reached the door to Hogshead. She reached out opening the door, and a wave of warmth hit us joined with the sound of voices and jolly music and the stench of alcohol. We walked in hesitantly as Ivy seemed to see her friend who was a girl around our age with black hair and a tinkling laugh sitting by the bar.
'Hermione!' I heard a voice behind me just as I was following Ivy. I turned to see a shocked Dedrick lounging on a bar stool holding a glass of scotch. 'I didn't know you'd be here!' He said a smile on his face.
'Oh yeah just came for the party,' I said looking around at the nearly full pub, however I couldn't recognise anyone. 'Hermione over here! Come meet Emily!' I heard Ivy say from the other end of the bar. 'Just a Minute' I replied, wanting to speak to Dedrick.
'Come sit here, I'll buy you a drink' He said happily patting the stool next to him.
'Thanks' I said sliding onto the stool, the barman staggered over to us, wiping a glass with a grubby tea towel.
'What would you like?' He said in a gruff voice,
'One butter beer please,' I said fidgeting in my seat. The bar man grunted and took the money Dedrick handed to him with pleasure.
'So how have you been?' I asked looking at him apprehensively,
'Good, Visited my family for Christmas, and just came back to look after the bookshop' He said gesturing behind him. 'What about you? You seem full of adventure' He said leaning forward.
My butterbeer was slammed in front of me and a little spilled over, I lifted the glass taking a large swig, 'No, I've just been Hanging around Hogwarts, Nothing special' I muttered
'Well then, I'll try and make tonight special for you!' He said laughing, and sipping from his scotch glass. 'By the way who was that boy who dragged you away from the shop? Your boyfriend?'
'No, No definitely not!' I coughed on my butter beer, as he chuckled.
'I see' He ordered himself another scotch. 'I better not keep you from your friends' He nodded his head to the stools Ivy and Emily were sitting on.
'I guess so,' I muttered, 'I'll see you later, okay?' I slid off the stool and smiled at him, I really didn't know how I was going to keep occupied for another three hours until midnight, I wish I brought a book.
'Of course' Dedrick smiled tentatively and began cleaning his glasses with his shirt. I approached Emily and Ivy and sat down on the uncomfortable stool.
'Finally,' Ivy rolled her eyes before smiling 'Emily this is Hermione,' Emily seemed to study me her face vacant until she finally held out her hand.
'Nice to meet you' She lied,
'You too' I mumbled trying to remember what I had done wrong for her to act this way.
'Don't mind her,' Ivy said giggling 'She just has the biggest infatuation with Dedrick.'
'Ivy!' Emily exclaimed, playfully slapping her arm.
'It was bound to come up, you'll be staring at him all evening' Ivy said winking at me, Maybe she wasn't as quiet as I thought. Emily huffed, obviously pretending to be annoyed with Ivy.
'Anyway...' I tried to change the subject 'what are your new year's resolutions?'
'I'm definitely going to try and get a better grade in potions.' Ivy groaned, Emily seemed to have perked up and added 'I'm glad I'm done with school'
'You've already graduated?' I asked, knowing I couldn't agree; I love Hogwarts.
'I went to Beauxbatons' I nodded, Suddenly feeling very unwelcome I wished I had went to Ron's family party. What am I doing here?
The night went on similarly until Emily saw someone she knew and dragged Ivy along with her. I sighed, playing with the edge of my dress. The feeling of loneliness overwhelmed me; I checked my pocket watch 11:54, maybe I'll visit the library before bed, Harry needs all the help on horcruxes he can get. I got up grabbing my beaded bag to leave, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. Goosebumps rose across my arm. I looked up to see Cassius leering over me.
'Where are you off to? The nights just begun!'
'Anywhere away from you.' I grumbled walking towards the door, I stepped back as it swung open revealing a very striking Draco Malfoy. I gasped and heard the crowd behind me chant.
'10!...9!' I looked around me for an escape, the room spinning slightly I noticed a very drunk Dedrick stumble towards me, Oh no. I heard Cassius's voice but it didn't register.
'8..7..6' I felt myself being yanked from the pub.
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Also the crowd is counting down till midnight- New year.
