And I'm finally Back ! I am so so sooo sorryy for being late to post the new chapter, I know it's been almost a year since I last posted, But I've been very busy and I've had a huge writer's block, but it's gone now ! Hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it for you guys! Don't forget to review though ! :D
Chapter 18:
Darkness flooded the place, not a single thing could be seen but a fleck of light from the wand of a boy with platinum hair ; in his hands rested a heavy tome which he read vigorously.
'I am going to need some ogre hair for this…" his thoughts trailed on and on to the subject he was so deeply in to. After two hours of heavy reading and research, he crept out of the library door and into the dark corridor. Only his footsteps were heard, and as he reached the Fat Lady's portrait, he muttered the password, and after receiving some unwanted insults from said lady, he entered the common room, slowly walking towards the dormitory stairs…
"Where were you?"
He jumped in surprise and stared at her, she was sitting next to the now lit fireplace, her arms crossed.
"Hermione I…"
"It's three in the morning Draco…" she stated, her eyes filled with concern
"I know."
She stood up, and started walking towards him until she was facing him directly, the tip of her head reaching only his shoulders for he was much taller than her. She looked up, and her eyes met his in the faintly lit room.
"You worry me Draco"
"Why are you even up at this hour Hermione?"
"I couldn't sleep, but do not change the subject, where were you Draco?"
"Just getting some fresh air is all, I couldn't sleep either. Anyway I'm tired now, good night Hermione." And he went up the stairs and into the boy's dormitory, leaving a flustered Hermione behind.
Laughter filled the air, the four of them were sitting next to the black lake, laughing at something Ron had said while Orion flicked the snitch and his hand, and played it with his fingers. All four boys have joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team for quite some time now, Orion was seeker, Neville was a beater, Ron was keeper and Draco was a chaser, and for that they had become the most popular boys in school, and were known as the marauders, just like the past ones. Orion, like his father had before, charmed all the girls in Hogwarts with his silky dark hair, intense gray eyes and muscular build, Draco had also stolen the heart of Hogwarts girls, but did not flaunt about it, nor had he even noticed it for the matter, which was surprising because he too was very attractive, his platinum blond hair caressing his blue eyes, and his build very similar to Orion's. Neville and Ron were also considered extremely attractive by most girls, but not as much as their friends.
"Did you guys hear about the Triwizard tournament?" Ron suddenly asked
"What triwizard tournament?" Neville responded, clearly surprised
"Yeah, Hagrid told me about it, he was supposed to keep it a secret but finally caved" Orion smirked
"Do you think we should enter? We might get in you know" Ron stated excitedly.
"You can't be serious Ron" Draco finally cut in "The Triwizard tournament is a free ticket to death, or worse, eternal injuries."
"But imagine the Glory, if one of us won !" Ron added.
"We'd be respected and worshipped by everyone!" Neville jumped in.
"We already are !" Draco said as he noticed the giggling girls who were looking at them dreamingly.
" But still, it would be so great for one of us to enter, or win for the matter!" Orion stood up and said "I am going to sign up for this, who's with me?"
"I am!" Neville and Ron cried at the same time
"Dray? Will you?" Orion asked his best friend
"I won't, I really don't want the attention this fiasco would bring."
"Well, I certainly will work hard to change your mind, but for now, who's up for something sweet?" Orion proposed
"Finally, your first good idea in weeks Orion! Ron, you got the map?" Draco asked
"Oh yeah !"
"And I've got the cloak in my trunk." Orion stated
"Let's get going then guys, Honeyduke's is waiting" Neville smirked as he ushered them back to the castle.
Hermione sat sadly next to the fireplace, her eyes puffy. Ginny then approached her, she hugged her slightly and said
"Is it about him again?"
"Him?! Him who Ginny? I don't know what you mean?" Hermione stuttered as she wiped away het tears.
"I'm not blind Hermione, and stop denying it really, I'm your best friend, you can tell me anything."
Hermione remained silent
"Why don't you just tell him Hermione? Just tell Draco how you feel."
"We've been friends since first year Ginny, best friends even, I can't tell him something like this! It would ruin our friendship forever!" Hermione cried exasperated.
"Just let me in Fat Lady!" They heard someone scream outside the common room door
"That's Susan, I'll let her in." Ginny quickly said as she let in her other best friend Susan Bones.
"Hey girls, this Fat Lady of yours is getting on my last nerve!" Susan then noticed Hermione's red wet cheeks and ran towards her " Oh dear! 'Mione what's wrong?" She then went and sat next to her
"Susan I.." But Ginny cut in "As if you don't know Susan!"
"I really think you should tell him Hermione, he might reciprocate your feelings…"
"I can't Susan, I just can't ! Why can't you both see things the way I see it !"
The portrait hole suddenly opened and Draco went in, followed by his three best friends, He said Hi to the three girls then noticed that Hermione had obviously been crying and knelt next to her as the boys went up to get the cloak
" 'Mione, what's wrong?" he said softly as he rested his hand on her shoulder
"Draco I…"
"She's just feeling a bit ill Draco, she felt dizzy so we sat her here and we're now trying to convince her to go to bed and rest" Susan cut in, thinking quickly of an excuse
"Ill you say! Hermione get up to bed now, and I want you two to make sure she's fast asleep by the time I get back" He then kissed Hermione's cheek and softly said "Don't get all stubborn now, go rest and I promise to get you some pumkin pasties!"
"You're going to Honeyduke's?! How?!" Ginny exclaimed
"Now that's a secret I will never tell Ginny, and don't go around asking Ron about it, he won't tell you either." He then ran up the dormitory stairs to help his friends plan for their escape to Hogsmeade.
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