Author of Fic; Izabela Kr. a.k.a Amneslie
Chapter; 2
Pairing; Hermione Jean Granger/ Blaise Zabini
Disclaimer; Me? Own Harry Potter? HAHAHAHAHAHA Cool story, bro. It all belongs to J.K. Rowling and her genuine mind.
Hermione stood in the hallway, blushing like mad. It has been like an hour since Blaise had left her there. She hadn't moved even a bit.
'' Hello!? Granger?! Earth to Granger?!'' Hermione suddenly snapped out of it, Malfoy in front of her. '' Man, you looked like a zombie, there. You were so still I thought you were dead. Snape just returned to his chamber. Potthead and Weasel got detention for a month and they'll have to talk to Dumbledore tomorrow morning. Our turns ended. You shpuld return to the Gryffindor tower.''
'' Thanks, Malfoy.'' She smiled and walked away, still dazed from what had happened with Blaise.
As she made her way to the Gryffindor tower, she saw Mrs Norris wandering around the stairs. It hissed at Hermione, but the Gryffindor Princess glared at the cat, letting all of her emotions go in this little glare. All of the confusion and the anger were released in that glare.
'' Fenix feather.'' She said to the fat lady and with a quick smile, she entered in the Gryffindor common room.
It was warm as always; the fire in the chimney never died, besides in summer, when it was too hot to have a fire. The common room was practically empty. Hermione raised an eyebrow. It was weird that the students were in bed so early. The only one in the common room was Ginny. She looked terrible. Her long red hair was pulled in a terribly made, uncombed ponytail. She was in a catlike position on the sofa, her head buried in a red pillow. She was clearly sobbing; her body was shaking furiously. Hermione bit her lip and sat next to Ginny, putting a hand on her shoulder. The youngest of the Weasley quickly got up, erasing the tears from her puffy, red eyes. She gave Hermione a quick, yet sad smile, which transformed into a frown immediately and let out a herat breaking sob. Hermione kissed her forehead and put her head leaning against her shoulder, letting the younger cry in her robes. She took out a comb and undid the ponytail, and started to comb her hair. The redhead didn't complain, just let herself into her best friend's hands.
'' Care explaining what happened or we can wait untill tomorrow?'' Hermione asked, still combing her friend's hair. Ginny shook her hair, still sobbing. Hermione nodded and continued combing her friend's hair. She took it and made her a prefectly made braid. '' I think that two ponytails would suit you just perfectly, but you need something comfortable to sleep with. Come on, let's go to sleep, tomorrow will be an tough day.'' Ginny nodded and got up. Her eyes were even redder and puffier than before. Hermione sighed and removed the tears that were rolling on her face. Ginny hugged Hermione and ran to her room. Hermione threw a worried look towards the direction where the redhead had gone and went to her own dormitories. She changed into her pyjamas and threw herself at her own bed, covering herself with the covers. She tried to go to sleep, but the almost-kiss with Blaise kept going around her mind. The way he turned her around... The way he took her wrists and drew her closer... The way he smiled... All of them were full of passion. But, was he messing with her? Was this all real? Was it all a bet between him and Malfoy? Of course! It had to be that! Malfoy was going to get hexed tomorrow. Mental note added. She didn't even notice when she fell asleep.
The next morning, Hermione woke up early, at five o'clock. She got up and quickly got dressed combed her hair. She took her bag and went into the common room. To her surprise, Ron and Harry were there. She raised an eyebrow and went downstairs, throwing herself next to Harry. He gasped and then gulped. He was clearly looking guilty. She smiled at him.
'' Hey, boys. Why are you up so early?'' She asked and the both of them gulped.
'' Oh, you know, some idiot set the alarms to 5 and we couldn't fall asleep.'' Ron said and Hermione smiled devilishly. It was time to teach them a lesson.
'' But Ron! You never wake up with alarms! And when someone pulls a prank on you, waking you up early, you usually fall asleep instantly.'' Hermione said, smiling at the boys' terrified expression.
'' Well, I changed, Mione.'' He grunted and she raised an eyebrow. Time to tell them.
'' Oh, Ronald, the grunting trick is so old. I know when you lie. I know about the party. Now, care to explain what has happened?'' Ron and Harry's eyes widened quickly. Hermione smirked.
'' How did you...?'' Harry asked and Hermione laughed slightly.
'' I am a Head of Hogwarts, Harry. And so is Malfoy. I get to know the news from him.'' Ron's eyes widened and his face turned dangerously red. Uh Oh.
'' So you knew and didn't stop Snape from giving us detention! You little spoiled m- brat!'' Hermione's eyes widened. Ron had nearly called her a mudblood. Of course, he changed the word, only pronunciating the M, but Hermione had caught the point.
'' Oh yeah, Ronald? What am I? A little spoiled Mudblood? Come on, say it! Dare do it!'' She hissed in a deadly tone. She wanted to yell, but there was still the whole Gryffindor tower sleeping. '' As for the detention, I couldn't have done anything! I was at the second floor when Malfoy came and told me he caught you drinking! It was your own fault you're in detention! I cannot always save you from the trouble! You have to learn to get your bloody asses out of the trouble by yourself! I cannot always be the mind of the Golden Trio! In a pair of years, all of us will have jobs and maybe some of us will have kids! And I will not be able to help you with your carreer problems! So get used to it!'' She ran out of the common room, leaving a confused Harry and a very angry Ronald. She heard him ask Hary how dare she. She took the shortcut to the Main Entrance and opened the doors silently. It was still raining, thank god. She let herself under the rain for a little, enough to get soaked in water and then she went to the lake.
'' Idiot!'' A voice in her head echoed. '' Why did you tell them you knew! You lost their friendship now for sure!''
Hermione sighed. She knew that the voice in her head was right. Why did she have to mention it? Did she get somehow jealous? Did Blaise's last night actions affect her mentality? She glared at the Slytherin, even knowing he wasn't there. She layed on a rock beside the lake and let the rain drops hit her face, washing away all of the problems and thoughts. Right now, it was only she and the rain.
And as minutes passed quickly and hours flew by, Hermione found out that it was braskfast time. She reunited all of the Gryffindor that she had and entered in the Great Hall, chin raised, smile on. She made her way to the Gryffindor table, sitting next to Ginny. She was still wearing the bride from yesterday. She was poking the food in her plate meaninglessly. She didn't even notice Hermione sat next to her.
'' Gin. Good morning.'' Hermione whispered. GHinny jumped slightly and turned to Hermione. She smiled, but that smile, just like the yesterday's, seemed unnatural and forced. As if there was nothing living inside this girl. '' Do you want to skip class and hide somewhere?'' Hermione whispered to the redhead. Her eyes widened.
'' But, Mione, you don't skip class...'' She started. Hermione chuckled
'' Gin, for my best friends, I out my hand in fire. Come on, let's go. I think the Room of Requierments will do just fine.'' Hermione whispered and she and Ginny got up. They walked away from the Gryffindor table, and before they left the Great Hall, Hermionw threw a quick glance at Blaise. He was following every single move she made. She shivered, looked away and left the Hall, without a word.
She and Ginny used a portal that left straight to the seventh floor. Hermione and Ginny slowly walked through the corridors, looking for teachers. When they reached the hallway where the Room was, Hermione focused on a room where to talk without being interrupted. A door appeared in front of them and the two girls got it as fast as they can.
The room was huge and entirely decorated with red and golden; the Gryffindor colours. There was a chimney with dancing fire in ith. There were two red seats that looked opposite of eachother, and a large Mahagony table btween them. It was full of Pumpkin juice, handkerchiefs, muffins, a big, chocolate cake and cherries. Hermione smiled. She loved cherries. She threw herself at one of the seats and Ginny sat on the other.
'' So, Gin...'' Hermione started but Ginny cut her off.
'' Harry cheated on me, 'Mione! He was dating me and last night...'' She started. '' You know that party that Harry and Ron made?'' Hermione nodded. '' I didn't go. Harry didn't invite me. But then, Lavender Brown and Ron came back and told me that Harry was...'' She sobbed. '' With Cho Chang, Hermione, Cho Chang! I cannot believe him!'' She yelled and a handkerchief magically flew to her face, wiping away the tears.
'' Something has gotten into the boys, Ginny. Harry would never cheat on you with Cho Chang, I mean he loves you and...'' Hermione was interrupted again.
'' Oh, he didn't.'' She said. '' Ron said that he was with Luna also.''
After that sentence was finished, a deadly silence invaded the always noisy Room of Requirements and the two Lions that stood there.