Harry Potter: Harry/Hermione: Everything I do (I do it for you) [Ch.2]
Title: Everything I Do, (I do it for you)
Author: never_chan
Pairing: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger (+ Original Character)
Rating: PG13
Genre: HET, Action, Adventure, Romance
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters.
Summary: Harry and Hermione have been training over the summer, when Hogwarts comes our group is loaded with surprises starting with a new student. The games begin as she and Hermione race for Harry’s heart. (HP-HG-OC)
((Key))
Italics = memories
Thoughts = //blah//
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Chapter One
[2] Back to Hogwarts
The night winds beat against the castle walls, lulling all into slumber. The night was a painting; the royal blue sky stretched out like a baby's blanket. The stars were lit of fire each with a burning desire.... nothing but beautiful
The lakes calming waves rushed against the sandy shoreline, the creatures of the sea were at rest as well as the ones on land. Darkness covered the surroundings the tall pines dipped in its revere, calling yet no answer
All was a peace, drifting into the quietness that was laid out before them, all but one boy who stood at the corner window on the seventh corridor watching the wonders of mother nature...
Looking away from the window, Harry pondered on the recent events that had happened sure, he had arrived back at Hogwarts, met up with Hermione and found he possibly had a crush on her before he got jealous of Ron and ran into Evie0- literally. Who turned his world upside down making it even more harder to piece everything together... And then SHE kissed him.
Evie
//Ah this is so goddamn confusing//
He knew, that he's have to sort out his feelings for both girls but how could he when both were sending him mixed messages? And to make matters worse they both looked pretty much alike with Hermione's chocolate curls, Evie's high cheekbones. Their soft pink lips and their eyes... both the same misty amber with hints of chocolate
Both girls were certainly beautiful; they'd get top marks from any judge. But their beauty came with a package; Hermione seemed to be the independent type that needed you to match her standards, which were apparently set high because she turned down most guys. And Evie seemed to be the needy pay attention, I'm cute type of girl both took a lot of energy out of you
But it would be worth it, if he could make up his mind
Tossing up his hands up in defeat he headed back into the common room, why worry over a small kiss it could be just a offer of friendship or something like that, girls were always too confusing to figure anything out and he had Cho to prove that.
"Hey mate' what's eating you?" he heard the all so familiar voice ask
"Hey Ron"
"So are you going to tell me, or do I have to guess? "Asked Ron as he and Harry took their favourite seats by the fireside
"What do you mean?" asked Harry confused, most of the students had headed in early since it was the first day and classes hadn't been so hard, and they needed their energy to face tomorrow
"I mean with Evie, what did you two do out in the hall?" asked Ron like it was the most obvious thing in the world to ask
"Nothing"
"Right" said Ron disbelieving
"No really" said Harry, that feeling of wanting to hurt Ron had not quite gone away since they met up
"Sure, nothing happened just like nothing in the great hall did either?" asked Ron have teasing but Harry didn't seem to think it funny. As he got up and began to leave
"I'm heading in"
"Great, I'll come with you" said Ron not getting the hint and Harry groaned
"What do you want Ron, I know you well enough to know you want something"
At this Ron looked down sheepishly "well I wanna know if-"
"Go on" said Harry not really in the mood for this
Ron turned beat red "I was, but you interrupted me" he shot angrily
"Whatever" said Harry and Ron eyed him
"Well I wanna know if there's anything going on between you and Hermione" said Ron also looking away as silence over took them
Harry felt as if his blood had frozen over, here it was his best friend asking him the question that he wasn't even sure of, but what was he too say? No Ron but I would very much like there to be or Yes- but only in my dreams so back off?
This was too confusing, he was beginning to regret ever coming back here, if this was all sixth year would be about, confusing problems compared to nothing against Voldemort
Sighing he drawled a breath "Why do you want to know?"
At this Ron blushed crimson "er- just curious"
Harry rolled his eyes "Whatever- I'm going to bed"
Ron nodded and he disappeared up the stairs into the Gryffindor sixth year boys' dormitory, leaving his problems behind as slipped into the darkness...
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Evie lay in her new silk bed- in the girl's dormitory, it was dark and its quilt covered everything. She could barely make out the shapes of her fellow roommates, but one kept drawling her attention the brunette named Hermione Granger
She didn't know what her problem was, but ever since she walked into the great hall with Harry, the prefect had been nothing but rude to her. Though she may of not show it in front of the others it was in her eyes, the hate and loathing. Just the way her body language moved towards her was enough to say go back to hell-
And that completely confused Evie, cause normally she was good with people in general, but Hermione she was different... and then I dawned on her.
Hermione was jealous of her and Harry, though she found no point to it as she only had a small crush on him she doubt he would notice or even care to return her feelings, Something that bothered her
Frowning she rolled over so she faced the wall, no one was really nice to her except Ginny, Harry, Draco and Ron. The other girls in the dorm seemed to be siding with Hermione and ignored her completely when she tried to say hello
And it was rather getting annoying till the point she wanted to rip off all their heads, smirking she pulled the bed hangings around her and settled into bed.
//Well Hermione Granger, you may be queen of the school but now I'm here you're going down//
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Morning came like every other, and the students all rushed to get ready for the beginning of another maddening year...
"Neville Don't Touch that"
BOOM
"Too late" muttered Ron as he rolled his eyes and went back to packing his things, while Dean and Seamus were sniggering in the backround
"Sorry Harry" apologized the pudgy boy
Harry sighed and waved his wand in front of Neville so his ropes returned from ash "it's too early for this"
"Tell me about it, Neville we heard that from the common room" said Ginny appearing with Hermione by her side and she seemed to look better
At this Neville blushed tens shades of red "sorry"
"Forgiven, now can we PLEASE go to breakfast "plead Ron as his stomach growled
Harry smirked and grabbed his bag before the seven headed down, ignoring any questioning glances they got
"Hey Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione er-"
Harry smiled as Evie came up dressed in her finest as she looked at everyone "Evie- these are our roommates Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnegan, and Neville Longbottom"
Evie smiled extending a hand to the other Gryffindors "Evie Armstrong"
At this the three boys seems to blush red cause they were all to flabbergasted to say anything "right- everyone to the great hall?" asked Harry noticing the tension between some people
"THANK GOD" yelled Ron as he practically skipped down the stairs no caring who or what he ran into
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The Great hall was at it's normal large mass covered in the student body pointlessly chatting about their lives, while the tables where cloaked with food and the staff high table were off in their own little world, with Snape staring down at the students with a glare
Harry sighed //some things will never change//
"Ron stop eating so fast you're gonna choke" screeched Hermione and Ginny grinned
"Let him, it raises my chances of being an only child"
"Ginny that's an awful thing to say" scowled Hermione while Ron stuffed his face not hearing about the conversation around him
"Is that healthy" whispered Evie into Harry's ear as she pointed to Ron and Harry laughed
"For Ron- that's normal" said Harry as Evie noticed Ron began to turn blue and wave his hands around
"He's choking" she screamed and all the Gryffindors and the rest of the hall looked
Harry sighed and jumped to the other side of the table where he aimed his hand and smacked Ron so hard on the back the butterball he'd been choking on flew out and hit Neville in the face
"Bloody hell Harry" yelled Ron as he jumped up and took a swing at the boy
"Sorry Ronniekins, I couldn't let you die on me yet? I mean we still gotta live and save that to the end of the year where no doubt someone will try to kill us then" said Harry grinning and Ron grumbled
"Kill YOU, Harry kill you" muttered the prefect as he sat back down and began to eat within minutes
"You see, perfectly normal" said Harry as he sat back down and Hermione sighed beginning to scold Ron much to Ginny's relief
"Mr. Potter"
"Hello Professor McGonagall" said Harry looking up from his plate, he was almost about done [EVEN Ron] and they were gonna head back to the dorm
For a second the Deputy Headmistress' stern face seemed to break but it was back up in a blink of an eye, making you second guess what you saw "I have your schedules and another thing to ask" she said as she handed them all out
Harry nodded, looking at her after pocketing the paper "well I've come to ask if you would like to be part of an exchange- well not really but that's what it's called. You see the headmaster encourages all other friendships between houses so in your sixth year you get an opportunity to actually work with someone from a different house"
Harry nodded taking it all in "so what do we do?"
"Well the school board had made activities for those who are in the program and such you will get more information at the first meeting where you will pick your buddies" said Professor McGonagall plainly she obviously did not like the idea and probably never would
"Sure- uh guys you gonna?" asked Harry scanning the other Gryffindors who shook their heads NO, except for Ginny, Hermione and Evie
"Ron?" asked Harry raising a brow and the red head looked down guilty
"Fine- but I better no be with any Slytherin" he said scowling and Harry grinned
"Very well we except" said Harry at last and Professor McGonagall smiled- well tried to hide it anyways
"Good- well Mr. Potter here as a number of applications you have received in the last 2 hours" said the transfiguration teacher as she handed over a HUGE pile of letters
Harry frowned as he shifted threw the papers coming to one he got and then handed them over to the others "mind as well pick now"
They nodded and eventually Ginny had picked Luna Lovegood, Hermione a Ravenclaw 6th year- Allison McCoy and Evie a 4th year Hufflepuff- Daria Letterman all with good standards
"So Ron are you gonna pick?" asked Ginny eyeing the picture of Luna that came with her information
"I don't really care- Harry you pick" said Ron dragging Harry out of his sudden thoughts
"Oh sure" he said as he reached into the middle and picked out the middle one, before grinning and showing it to Professor McGonagall who nodded jotting it down and left
"Harry- why are you grinning?" asked Hermione eyeing the green-eyed boy
"Harry mate' you're scaring me" said Ron uneasy as Harry kept grinning and showed Ron the application "BLAISE ZABINI?!?!?!?!!?"
Harry laughed as Ron jumped across the table to hit him while everyone else looked and the teachers began to come over, though more slowly that the should of
"Is this normal too?" asked Evie to Ginny who grinned
"Too much"
"Harry you bloody bastard I said-"
"Yeah no Slytherins I heard you, but it will do you good Ronniekins "shot Harry dogging Ron's fist
"How so?" yelled Ron as he punched Harry again who blocked
"Well she's pretty" said Harry and Ron growled
"She's Slytherin" he shot as he stopped attacking Harry and glared as he folded his arms across his chest
Harry chuckled at his friend's tactics "yes- but she's a pretty Slytherin and from what I here she's really kind so you'll have a good time"
At this Ron scowled as everyone stopped staring as there was a shrill cry across the great hall and everyone turned to the Slytherin table where Professor McGonagall was telling people who their partners were
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M WITH RON WEASLEY"
Harry almost died in laughter and Blaise stormed over to Gryffindor table and demanded to Ron what the meaning of this was and he pointed to Harry "Potter- what the hell"
"You have beautiful eyes" said Harry as Blaise sneered and stormed off to a amused Draco who nodded and they spilt their different ways
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"So Harry- er Evie what do you guys have? "Asked Hermione for the first time talking to Evie who seemed saddened by her distaste in her
"Well we signed up for Muggle studies and the advanced DADA classes as long with advanced charms and potions and we dropped Trelawney's class and picked up Ancient Runes" said Harry and Hermione seemed overjoyed
"Really?" she asked excited and Ron seemed crestfallen
"You dropped the class Harry?" he asked sadly
"Well not exactly I'm taking classes up with Firenze cause he taught me much more except it's kinda in the advanced category" said Harry scratching the back of his head and Hermione eyed him
"Harry why are all your classes advanced?" she asked and Evie was talking with Ginny
"Well my powers are growing like I told you two in my letters and this normal stuff I find absolutely boring besides, signing up with Snape for three different things seems kinda fun" said Harry going into his own thoughts again
"Snape- fun?" asked Ron in horror even Hermione seemed worried
"Relax- what I mean it would be a challenge and I like those so- Hermione what did you pick I'm sure you picked a lot of stuff" said Harry grinning and she smiled
"Well I'm basically doing the same as third year- though all advanced and with Muggle studies and Ancient Runes" said thoughtfully
"Urgh you people are all giving me headaches with all this advanced stuff- I'm beginning to think that this whole Blaise thing WILL be good for me" said Ron groaning at the two laughed at their friend
"So Harry who did you pick for your exchange?" asked Ginny cutting in at that moment as Evie seemed to fade out again but Harry grabbed her hand much to Hermione's annoyance
"Draco" he said simply and Hermione's eyes bulged
"WHAT?"
"Oh Hermione that's right you didn't come last night- while Harry and Draco have been friends since the summer so he's all nice to us now so no worries" said Ginny putting a hand on her shoulder which Hermione smiled at the sisterly action
"Okay well Harry I wish you would of told us" she said and Ron snorted
"Sorry well I gotta get to advanced Potions- double, Ron stop making that face Hermione, Evie?" asked Harry as he offered them both an arm and they turned towards the dungeons not even bothering to look at each other in the process
"Great now I'm paired with Neville for everything" said Ron sourly as he headed over to transfiguration while Ginny headed to Care of Magical Creatures with her older brother
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"I really wish you two would put aside your differences for me" said Harry threw the silence as both girls walked along his sides not looking at another "I mean -just when I'm around cause you're both my friends and it hurts to see you so- vicious like" said Harry thoughtfully
As both girls took the time to glare at him then "see you're more alike that you think"
"Ah Harry- this obviously isn't working, why don't we just be quiet for a while" said Hermione as they reached the hall of the dungeons
"I agree" said Evie sadly
Harry threw his hands up in defeat "Fine, have it your way but by the end of the week I want you too the best of chums" he said before walking into the classroom sitting by Draco so they just happened to have to sit together.
"Welcome Back- to those of you new I am Professor Snape the potions master" said the greasy haired teacher looking at in Evie's direction "this is as you know ADVANCED potions, so those who can not handle the year I suggest you leave now"
No one moved
"Very well- this year will be going into a most strict potions unit that the normal one you will be going later with your classmates, this will be on Dumbledore's ordered featured on the dark arts "said Snape as the class looked quite all but the three Gryffindors present [it's mostly all Slytherins] looked pleased
"Mr. Potter, Ms. Granger, Ms. Armstrong- may I ask what you are doing here?" asked Snape eyeing the three in disgust
"For class sir" said Harry and Snape growled
"I know THAT potter but why exactly?" spat Snape standing over the boy
"Cause I want to learn sir- is that a problem?" asked Harry and Snape sneered
"You a little Gryffindor in my class with a mudblood and a preppy bimbo- amusing yes now tell the truth why are you here? "asked Snape sneering and Harry frowned
"First of all Hermione is not a mudblood and Evie is not a preppy bimbo- and it IS the truth see" said Harry handing over his schedule to the glaring potions master
"It seemed you've signed up for THREE of my classes Potter, you sure you can handle that? "asked Snape with a mocking tone
"I'll let you know along the way" said Harry matching his tone and Snape gave a sour look
"Five points from Gryffindor for that cheek" he said as he stormed up to the class room and shot directions on the board "were making an advanced poly juice potions so what are you waiting for GET STARTED NOW"
Admittedly the class got out their caldrons and began to work, "gee Potter you sure you'll last the whole year?" whispered Draco to Harry as they worked together
"With out losing my head a couple times- no, but I'll manage" said Harry as he poured water into his caldron
Draco smirked "won't that be fun to watch"
Harry grinned "I know- hey who should I turn this into?" asked Harry looking at Draco who put his hands up
"NO- Harry get off, OUCH" yelled Draco as Harry pulled out a strand of slick blond hair "bloody hell Potter"
"Thanks" said Harry grinning as he put it in a container to use for later
Draco rolled his eyes as he worked on his own potion "So- you excepted my request for the exchange thing"
Harry nodded "yeah I mean we still gotta roam free right- show those muggles were free sprits"
Draco nodded smiling "well Blaise wasn't to happy with you- she REALLY wanted to be your partner and then she got stuck with Weasley"
Harry smiled "yeah it would be cool to be with her- but I have a feeling she and Ron will be good for each other"
Draco smirked as they continued to work not noticing the plotting couple in front of them...
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"Um Hermione-" began Evie she hated silence and that was exactly what was happening
"What?" asked Hermione irritably, not meaning to be rude but she was having trouble with the reading the potion off the board since they were the farthest from it
"Er- I lied" said Evie looking down to her pewter caldron
"So?" asked Hermione in her kinder tone she used with her friends, shocking Evie
"well I lied, back there in the corridor I don't just want to drop this like you said, I wanna figure out a solution cause it's rather annoying you've got everyone on your side except Harry, Ron and Ginny "said Evie looking down a bit teary eyed
Hermione felt panicked she couldn't let Evie cry in front of class, or in front of Harry- not only would she be the bad person but she knew from her own experience that Evie would be humiliated afterwards "hey Evie, why don't we go out in the hall- so we can work things out"
Evie nodded and the two left much to Snape protests, "look Evie I'm sorry- but don't cry" begged Hermione
Evie sniffed "I just want to have a real true friend who could know everything I know and we I wouldn't feel infuriated to them"
Hermione sighed "I know- I felt the same way in first year"
"And I tried to fit in but no one wants to be my friend- I can tell Ron and Ginny are only my friend cause of Harry and he's just a guy" sobbed Evie in tears "And you hate me- cause I don't know. Auntie said Hogwarts would be my friend but no one does"
Hermione sighed knowing that exact same feeling "Evie- maybe if it helps I can say I don't hate you"
At this the girl looked up to see Hermione's solemn face "then why?"
"I was jealous of you and Harry" said Hermione looking down to blush and Evie smiled
"Me and Harry?- ha that's a laugh he's to blind to notice my feelings for him" said Evie sadly and Hermione smiled a little
"Hey, Evie I've been going about this the wrong way- you see I thought you would take Harry from me forever but now I now it's not true-" she paused eyeing the other brunette "-I was wondering if you would like to go get a butter beer at the three broom sticks sometime?"
Evie smiled "Is that a offer of friendship or you just don't want me to cry any more?"
"Both"
At this both girls smiled "very well and Harry?" asked Evie
"Will share- besides he'll have to figure out who he likes first" said Hermione and Evie smiled considering the thought
"A competition for his heart- fair enough" said Evie smiling "Any rules?"
Hermione smiled sensing she would be great friend with the girl in time "slow down, first I don't know if I trust you yet Armstrong"
Evie grinned "What ever Granger- just remember when you're about to die who will be by your side"
Hermione gave a skeptical look "sure, you'll save me a preppy bimbo? "
"Hey- watch who you're calling a bimbo misses" shot Evie teasingly, all her before anger had washed away
Hermione smiled lightly, for some reason she felt at ease that she was yesterday not only did she have a new friend but also a new competition and it was thrilling
"So should we head back to class? Snape seemed to by eyeing your work" said Evie noticing the girl staring off into space
"What- oh sure" said Hermione as they headed in to meet a furious Snape
*
"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU TWO BEEN????- 20 POINTS FROM GRYFFINDOR"
Hermione rolled her eyes as she looked up at the board again to find everything clear, she then glanced at Evie who looked away blushing //bitch- she was screwing my vision//
In wasn't until then, when Evie let out a shrill cry and jumped up on her chair that Hermione remembered the rats she had set to attack Evie where he opened her ingredients "sorry" she mumbled as she made them disappear and Snape deducted more points before class was dismissed much to everyone's joy as Harry and the girls packed up quickly and rushed out
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"What was that all about?" asked Draco as he and Harry came up behind the two giggling girls
"Are you friends already?" asked Harry confused
Evie smiled at the two boys "that was a little revenge we had planned on each other"
"But?" asked Harry confused
"But when we were out in the hall, we made up like you wanted and were now friends" said Hermione for Harry
"You were friends just like that?" asked Draco confused
"There were some conditions "said Evie smiling
"Conditions?" asked Harry eyeing the two brunettes but got nothing "never mind- girls are too weird I have transfiguration next anyone?"
Hermione nodded and the two headed off while Evie turned to Draco smiling "you Harry's friend right"
Draco nodded over looking the girl carefully //beautiful//
"Has he got a girlfriend?" asked Evie a little uncomfortably by the blonde's stare
"No, he's got bad history with them" said Draco and Evie nodded
"Well I got to get going, nice talking to you Draco "yelled Evie over her shoulder as she ran down the hall, leaving a dazed Draco
//damn//
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Transfiguration was like every other year at the beginning of the term; McGonagall would lecture them about O.W.L.S and N.E.W.T.S and put fear into them as she told them all the hard work and such they'd have to do.
Unfortunately Neville took the bait, so when the time came to copying notes from the board he was too shaken to write a single thing which McGonagall had to take him to Madame Pomfrey for a calming potion
In which then Evie snuck into class and sat by Hermione "Where the hell were you?" hissed the prefect
"I had to see Dumbledore about something and he kept me longer than expected" said Evie as she poked Ron in the ribs as the red head yelped "Relax can I borrow your notes?" she asked and he nodded as she made a second copy and turned it into her writing
Hermione sighed "uh I can't believe this, for five years I've had to lend my work to them and now you" said Hermione as the other three glared
"What ever Hermione but just remember you know you like us" said Ron waving his quill to her and she frowned
"So what Dumbledore want?" asked Harry his feelings of hatred for the man never truly went away
"Oh well I signed up for extra classes and he gave me one of time turners, Hermione has one right?" asked Evie and Hermione nodded "so yes, where's McGonagall anyways?"
"Right here Ms. Armstrong" came that icy voice behind them
All four turned gravely pale since they had not been writing and Ron gave a small smile that the Transfiguration teacher frowned upon "I'm sorry Professor it was all my fault" said Evie looking down ashamed
Hermione had to bite back a laugh, seeing it was the same act Evie had used on her and surprisingly McGonagall bought it "Very well, no points will be taken just don't let it happen again Ms. Armstrong as for the rest of you PAY ATTENTION"
They nodded and class continued with out another word spoken
"You are going have to teach me that "said Hermione as they four burst out of the Transfiguration classroom in cheery moods
"Yeah you've got McGonagall wrapped around your finger" said Ron in awe well Harry laughed
"Not only McGonagall but most of Hogwarts" said Harry noticing all the stares they got well they headed to Charms
At this Evie blushed and looked down well Hermione glared at some of the passing by males "So Hermione I hear you're quite good at Charms?" asked Evie
"Yeah it's actually really easy if you CONCENTRATE" said Hermione looking at Ron and Harry who seemed to quicken their pace
"There that bad eh?" asked Evie and Hermione groaned
"Bad? Try horrible they wait till the last minute for everything" said Hermione as they entered the classroom to find most of the Slytherins already waiting as Evie smiled and slipped into place beside Draco while Hermione went beside Ron and Harry was pushed down into a seat beside Blaise, much to most of the girls annoyance
"Good Morning class, I am your Charms teacher Professor Flitwick and this year will be one of the most difficult considering that you have O.W.L.S and N.E.W.T.S coming up" said the charms teacher as he stood on a mountain of books
Harry felt himself tuning out as Professor Flitwick continued his long speech, normally he would be listening but after hearing this talk three times already it became more like a chore to listen
"Hey Harry?" whispered Blaise into his ear as he snapped his head up to find everyone getting to work
"What?"
"You dozed off" said Blaise giggling and Harry refrained himself from rolling his eyes
"Blaise why do you like me?" asked Harry irritably and the girl looked away blushing, Harry had to admit she was extremely pretty the way the sun shone on her capturing her features and how her cheeks lit up when she laughed.
But it also didn't affect him //that's right Harry, deal with the girls you already got//
"Well it's just your kind and smart and brave, and you're Draco's friend and he really looks up to you and all and you've got a great body and... And you're a good judge of character" she said in a whisper as Harry laughed
"You Blaise Zabini, have a crush on me? That's a laugh "said Harry as she glared at him
"Who said I liked YOU, just because I complimented you does not mean I have a crush" shot Blaise her temper flaring and Harry knew not to push her
"Whoa calm down, it's just ironic that's all "said Harry putting his hands up in defense
"What a girl having a crush on YOU is ironic, right" said Blaise sarcastically and Harry frowned
"Girls have crushes on me?" asked Harry flabbergasted
Blaise rolled her eyes "of coarse you, haven't you ever noticed?"
Harry shook his head 'NO'
"The way they follow you around the corridors? The way they all gawk at you? Seriously Potter you have got to get a clue" said Blaise as she focused back on the task at hand
"I always thought they were looking at my scar "said Harry thoughtfully and Blaise held up her pocket mirror
"Don't you see it you're practically a god "she said blushing slightly
Harry looked at the mirror in distaste and frowned "I don't see anything"
Blaise rolled her eyes for what seemed like the millionth time in the conversation "of course not, you think that you're nothing and not worth of praises you're to blinded by your innocence to notice anything more"
"Really? You seem to have figured me out Zabini" said Harry grinning and she looked away snapping the mirror closed
"Just get to work alright"
"Sure, so what we have to do? "Asked Harry and Blaise gave an annoying sigh
"How can people stand you?"
"Oh they can, it's just you" said Harry still grinning like and idiot and Blaise had to smile
"Well maybe it's because of that little stunt you pulled at breakfast" said Blaise scowling playfully "really? Me and Weasley"
Harry grinned, "well you'll still be hanging out with me anyways" and Blaise groaned
"Lucky me"
"Yep, Draco said you REALLY wanted to be with me" said Harry and the Slytherin chocked
"He did what?"
"Oh don't worry, I won't tell" said Harry grinning as Blaise felt the sudden huge to sock him one
"You're different from last year" she noted eyeing him
Harry's face fell "What ever do you mean?"
"Nothing just the Harry Potter last year would never say more than two word to a girl much less a Slytherin and now look at you- a ladies man" said Blaise disbelievingly
Harry laughed half heartily "So you do admit I'm a ladies man but not your crush"
Blaise blushed threw the text book in his arms "READ"
"Avoiding the question?" teased Harry as Blaise pointed her wand at him
"No, you're just annoying"
Harry grinned and began to work with Blaise watching over him
"Look that them, he's such a flirt" said Draco to Evie who just nodded not wanting to look "Hey what's eating you Armstrong?"
"Nothing, I'm just trying to do good in class you know" said hotly as she looked over to Draco who'd been doing nothing
"Oh me, don't worry about it, I'll just steal your answers and finish right before we leave" said Draco and Evie glared
"I think not"
"Oh yeah, just watch in a matter of minutes you'll fall for my amazing charm and be and my beck and call" said Draco liking the sprit in her
Evie looked disbelieving "right, I'm think I'm feeling the effects now"
"Great now I'll just take these" said Draco grabbing her work from underneath her nose
"Hey give those back "yelled Evie snatching them away and Draco pouted; a very unlikely Draco thing to do
"Awe come on Armstrong, just a little peek"
"You're too much like Harry for your own good, now WORK" ordered Evie as she pointed to the papers that needed to be filled out and Draco made a face
"How come everything we talk about turns about to be about Harry ay?" asked Draco as he picked up his quill and casually began to fill out the papers, of course sneaking a couple side glances towards Evie's work
Evie frowned and covered her paper "Stop looking will you?"
"Then answer the question" said Draco smugly as Evie pulled back and Draco quickly copied the rest of her work
"Just because I said his name this one time didn't mean we always talk about him" said Evie looking down
"Really?"
"Yes really- it just so happened me and Hermione we talking about how Ron and Harry don't do their work til the last possible moment "said Evie stiffly
"And about Harry having a girlfriend?" asked Draco as Evie looked away and began to work again "hells you like him"
"Shut up "hissed Evie as Draco lowered his voice and pulled up a chair next to him
"Sorry"
"Not forgiven" said Evie coolly and Draco frowned
"So does he know?" asked Draco
"Of Course not, now can we drop it?" asked Evie as Draco smirked
"No"
"What do you want from me? "Asked Evie frustrated
"Is that why you and Granger were fighting? "Asked Draco
"Why do you care?"
"I don't actually, but just answer the question" said Draco
"Yes" she said after a long moment of pausing and Draco grinned
"This is perfect"
"Were not going to mud wrestle if that's what you're thinking" said Evie simply and Draco face fell "you're sick"
He chose to ignore that comment "so why are you guys friends now?"
"We made a deal" said Evie simply
"Really, what kind?" asked Draco
"Like I'll tell you"
"Fine don't, I'll just tell Harry when I see him, next class" said Draco smirking at the horror stricken Evie
"I hate you "she spat
"Love you too sweetheart now spill" said Draco and Evie glared
"We set a competition for his heart"
"Really, how very interesting well that's all I wanted to know, later Armstrong" said Draco packing up as the Flitwick dismissed class
"Hey come back "yelled Evie quickly packing and chasing after him as he ran down the halls like the wind
"Bye" waved Draco as he disappeared behind a suit of amour and when Evie got there he was gone, giving an irritated sigh she turned to walk towards the great hall
"Curse that boy"
(Phase 02 // complete)
Author: never_chan
Pairing: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger (+ Original Character)
Rating: PG13
Genre: HET, Action, Adventure, Romance
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters.
Summary: Harry and Hermione have been training over the summer, when Hogwarts comes our group is loaded with surprises starting with a new student. The games begin as she and Hermione race for Harry’s heart. (HP-HG-OC)
((Key))
Italics = memories
Thoughts = //blah//
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Chapter One
[2] Back to Hogwarts
The night winds beat against the castle walls, lulling all into slumber. The night was a painting; the royal blue sky stretched out like a baby's blanket. The stars were lit of fire each with a burning desire.... nothing but beautiful
The lakes calming waves rushed against the sandy shoreline, the creatures of the sea were at rest as well as the ones on land. Darkness covered the surroundings the tall pines dipped in its revere, calling yet no answer
All was a peace, drifting into the quietness that was laid out before them, all but one boy who stood at the corner window on the seventh corridor watching the wonders of mother nature...
Looking away from the window, Harry pondered on the recent events that had happened sure, he had arrived back at Hogwarts, met up with Hermione and found he possibly had a crush on her before he got jealous of Ron and ran into Evie0- literally. Who turned his world upside down making it even more harder to piece everything together... And then SHE kissed him.
Evie
//Ah this is so goddamn confusing//
He knew, that he's have to sort out his feelings for both girls but how could he when both were sending him mixed messages? And to make matters worse they both looked pretty much alike with Hermione's chocolate curls, Evie's high cheekbones. Their soft pink lips and their eyes... both the same misty amber with hints of chocolate
Both girls were certainly beautiful; they'd get top marks from any judge. But their beauty came with a package; Hermione seemed to be the independent type that needed you to match her standards, which were apparently set high because she turned down most guys. And Evie seemed to be the needy pay attention, I'm cute type of girl both took a lot of energy out of you
But it would be worth it, if he could make up his mind
Tossing up his hands up in defeat he headed back into the common room, why worry over a small kiss it could be just a offer of friendship or something like that, girls were always too confusing to figure anything out and he had Cho to prove that.
"Hey mate' what's eating you?" he heard the all so familiar voice ask
"Hey Ron"
"So are you going to tell me, or do I have to guess? "Asked Ron as he and Harry took their favourite seats by the fireside
"What do you mean?" asked Harry confused, most of the students had headed in early since it was the first day and classes hadn't been so hard, and they needed their energy to face tomorrow
"I mean with Evie, what did you two do out in the hall?" asked Ron like it was the most obvious thing in the world to ask
"Nothing"
"Right" said Ron disbelieving
"No really" said Harry, that feeling of wanting to hurt Ron had not quite gone away since they met up
"Sure, nothing happened just like nothing in the great hall did either?" asked Ron have teasing but Harry didn't seem to think it funny. As he got up and began to leave
"I'm heading in"
"Great, I'll come with you" said Ron not getting the hint and Harry groaned
"What do you want Ron, I know you well enough to know you want something"
At this Ron looked down sheepishly "well I wanna know if-"
"Go on" said Harry not really in the mood for this
Ron turned beat red "I was, but you interrupted me" he shot angrily
"Whatever" said Harry and Ron eyed him
"Well I wanna know if there's anything going on between you and Hermione" said Ron also looking away as silence over took them
Harry felt as if his blood had frozen over, here it was his best friend asking him the question that he wasn't even sure of, but what was he too say? No Ron but I would very much like there to be or Yes- but only in my dreams so back off?
This was too confusing, he was beginning to regret ever coming back here, if this was all sixth year would be about, confusing problems compared to nothing against Voldemort
Sighing he drawled a breath "Why do you want to know?"
At this Ron blushed crimson "er- just curious"
Harry rolled his eyes "Whatever- I'm going to bed"
Ron nodded and he disappeared up the stairs into the Gryffindor sixth year boys' dormitory, leaving his problems behind as slipped into the darkness...
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Evie lay in her new silk bed- in the girl's dormitory, it was dark and its quilt covered everything. She could barely make out the shapes of her fellow roommates, but one kept drawling her attention the brunette named Hermione Granger
She didn't know what her problem was, but ever since she walked into the great hall with Harry, the prefect had been nothing but rude to her. Though she may of not show it in front of the others it was in her eyes, the hate and loathing. Just the way her body language moved towards her was enough to say go back to hell-
And that completely confused Evie, cause normally she was good with people in general, but Hermione she was different... and then I dawned on her.
Hermione was jealous of her and Harry, though she found no point to it as she only had a small crush on him she doubt he would notice or even care to return her feelings, Something that bothered her
Frowning she rolled over so she faced the wall, no one was really nice to her except Ginny, Harry, Draco and Ron. The other girls in the dorm seemed to be siding with Hermione and ignored her completely when she tried to say hello
And it was rather getting annoying till the point she wanted to rip off all their heads, smirking she pulled the bed hangings around her and settled into bed.
//Well Hermione Granger, you may be queen of the school but now I'm here you're going down//
+++
Morning came like every other, and the students all rushed to get ready for the beginning of another maddening year...
"Neville Don't Touch that"
BOOM
"Too late" muttered Ron as he rolled his eyes and went back to packing his things, while Dean and Seamus were sniggering in the backround
"Sorry Harry" apologized the pudgy boy
Harry sighed and waved his wand in front of Neville so his ropes returned from ash "it's too early for this"
"Tell me about it, Neville we heard that from the common room" said Ginny appearing with Hermione by her side and she seemed to look better
At this Neville blushed tens shades of red "sorry"
"Forgiven, now can we PLEASE go to breakfast "plead Ron as his stomach growled
Harry smirked and grabbed his bag before the seven headed down, ignoring any questioning glances they got
"Hey Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione er-"
Harry smiled as Evie came up dressed in her finest as she looked at everyone "Evie- these are our roommates Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnegan, and Neville Longbottom"
Evie smiled extending a hand to the other Gryffindors "Evie Armstrong"
At this the three boys seems to blush red cause they were all to flabbergasted to say anything "right- everyone to the great hall?" asked Harry noticing the tension between some people
"THANK GOD" yelled Ron as he practically skipped down the stairs no caring who or what he ran into
+++
The Great hall was at it's normal large mass covered in the student body pointlessly chatting about their lives, while the tables where cloaked with food and the staff high table were off in their own little world, with Snape staring down at the students with a glare
Harry sighed //some things will never change//
"Ron stop eating so fast you're gonna choke" screeched Hermione and Ginny grinned
"Let him, it raises my chances of being an only child"
"Ginny that's an awful thing to say" scowled Hermione while Ron stuffed his face not hearing about the conversation around him
"Is that healthy" whispered Evie into Harry's ear as she pointed to Ron and Harry laughed
"For Ron- that's normal" said Harry as Evie noticed Ron began to turn blue and wave his hands around
"He's choking" she screamed and all the Gryffindors and the rest of the hall looked
Harry sighed and jumped to the other side of the table where he aimed his hand and smacked Ron so hard on the back the butterball he'd been choking on flew out and hit Neville in the face
"Bloody hell Harry" yelled Ron as he jumped up and took a swing at the boy
"Sorry Ronniekins, I couldn't let you die on me yet? I mean we still gotta live and save that to the end of the year where no doubt someone will try to kill us then" said Harry grinning and Ron grumbled
"Kill YOU, Harry kill you" muttered the prefect as he sat back down and began to eat within minutes
"You see, perfectly normal" said Harry as he sat back down and Hermione sighed beginning to scold Ron much to Ginny's relief
"Mr. Potter"
"Hello Professor McGonagall" said Harry looking up from his plate, he was almost about done [EVEN Ron] and they were gonna head back to the dorm
For a second the Deputy Headmistress' stern face seemed to break but it was back up in a blink of an eye, making you second guess what you saw "I have your schedules and another thing to ask" she said as she handed them all out
Harry nodded, looking at her after pocketing the paper "well I've come to ask if you would like to be part of an exchange- well not really but that's what it's called. You see the headmaster encourages all other friendships between houses so in your sixth year you get an opportunity to actually work with someone from a different house"
Harry nodded taking it all in "so what do we do?"
"Well the school board had made activities for those who are in the program and such you will get more information at the first meeting where you will pick your buddies" said Professor McGonagall plainly she obviously did not like the idea and probably never would
"Sure- uh guys you gonna?" asked Harry scanning the other Gryffindors who shook their heads NO, except for Ginny, Hermione and Evie
"Ron?" asked Harry raising a brow and the red head looked down guilty
"Fine- but I better no be with any Slytherin" he said scowling and Harry grinned
"Very well we except" said Harry at last and Professor McGonagall smiled- well tried to hide it anyways
"Good- well Mr. Potter here as a number of applications you have received in the last 2 hours" said the transfiguration teacher as she handed over a HUGE pile of letters
Harry frowned as he shifted threw the papers coming to one he got and then handed them over to the others "mind as well pick now"
They nodded and eventually Ginny had picked Luna Lovegood, Hermione a Ravenclaw 6th year- Allison McCoy and Evie a 4th year Hufflepuff- Daria Letterman all with good standards
"So Ron are you gonna pick?" asked Ginny eyeing the picture of Luna that came with her information
"I don't really care- Harry you pick" said Ron dragging Harry out of his sudden thoughts
"Oh sure" he said as he reached into the middle and picked out the middle one, before grinning and showing it to Professor McGonagall who nodded jotting it down and left
"Harry- why are you grinning?" asked Hermione eyeing the green-eyed boy
"Harry mate' you're scaring me" said Ron uneasy as Harry kept grinning and showed Ron the application "BLAISE ZABINI?!?!?!?!!?"
Harry laughed as Ron jumped across the table to hit him while everyone else looked and the teachers began to come over, though more slowly that the should of
"Is this normal too?" asked Evie to Ginny who grinned
"Too much"
"Harry you bloody bastard I said-"
"Yeah no Slytherins I heard you, but it will do you good Ronniekins "shot Harry dogging Ron's fist
"How so?" yelled Ron as he punched Harry again who blocked
"Well she's pretty" said Harry and Ron growled
"She's Slytherin" he shot as he stopped attacking Harry and glared as he folded his arms across his chest
Harry chuckled at his friend's tactics "yes- but she's a pretty Slytherin and from what I here she's really kind so you'll have a good time"
At this Ron scowled as everyone stopped staring as there was a shrill cry across the great hall and everyone turned to the Slytherin table where Professor McGonagall was telling people who their partners were
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M WITH RON WEASLEY"
Harry almost died in laughter and Blaise stormed over to Gryffindor table and demanded to Ron what the meaning of this was and he pointed to Harry "Potter- what the hell"
"You have beautiful eyes" said Harry as Blaise sneered and stormed off to a amused Draco who nodded and they spilt their different ways
+++
"So Harry- er Evie what do you guys have? "Asked Hermione for the first time talking to Evie who seemed saddened by her distaste in her
"Well we signed up for Muggle studies and the advanced DADA classes as long with advanced charms and potions and we dropped Trelawney's class and picked up Ancient Runes" said Harry and Hermione seemed overjoyed
"Really?" she asked excited and Ron seemed crestfallen
"You dropped the class Harry?" he asked sadly
"Well not exactly I'm taking classes up with Firenze cause he taught me much more except it's kinda in the advanced category" said Harry scratching the back of his head and Hermione eyed him
"Harry why are all your classes advanced?" she asked and Evie was talking with Ginny
"Well my powers are growing like I told you two in my letters and this normal stuff I find absolutely boring besides, signing up with Snape for three different things seems kinda fun" said Harry going into his own thoughts again
"Snape- fun?" asked Ron in horror even Hermione seemed worried
"Relax- what I mean it would be a challenge and I like those so- Hermione what did you pick I'm sure you picked a lot of stuff" said Harry grinning and she smiled
"Well I'm basically doing the same as third year- though all advanced and with Muggle studies and Ancient Runes" said thoughtfully
"Urgh you people are all giving me headaches with all this advanced stuff- I'm beginning to think that this whole Blaise thing WILL be good for me" said Ron groaning at the two laughed at their friend
"So Harry who did you pick for your exchange?" asked Ginny cutting in at that moment as Evie seemed to fade out again but Harry grabbed her hand much to Hermione's annoyance
"Draco" he said simply and Hermione's eyes bulged
"WHAT?"
"Oh Hermione that's right you didn't come last night- while Harry and Draco have been friends since the summer so he's all nice to us now so no worries" said Ginny putting a hand on her shoulder which Hermione smiled at the sisterly action
"Okay well Harry I wish you would of told us" she said and Ron snorted
"Sorry well I gotta get to advanced Potions- double, Ron stop making that face Hermione, Evie?" asked Harry as he offered them both an arm and they turned towards the dungeons not even bothering to look at each other in the process
"Great now I'm paired with Neville for everything" said Ron sourly as he headed over to transfiguration while Ginny headed to Care of Magical Creatures with her older brother
+++
"I really wish you two would put aside your differences for me" said Harry threw the silence as both girls walked along his sides not looking at another "I mean -just when I'm around cause you're both my friends and it hurts to see you so- vicious like" said Harry thoughtfully
As both girls took the time to glare at him then "see you're more alike that you think"
"Ah Harry- this obviously isn't working, why don't we just be quiet for a while" said Hermione as they reached the hall of the dungeons
"I agree" said Evie sadly
Harry threw his hands up in defeat "Fine, have it your way but by the end of the week I want you too the best of chums" he said before walking into the classroom sitting by Draco so they just happened to have to sit together.
"Welcome Back- to those of you new I am Professor Snape the potions master" said the greasy haired teacher looking at in Evie's direction "this is as you know ADVANCED potions, so those who can not handle the year I suggest you leave now"
No one moved
"Very well- this year will be going into a most strict potions unit that the normal one you will be going later with your classmates, this will be on Dumbledore's ordered featured on the dark arts "said Snape as the class looked quite all but the three Gryffindors present [it's mostly all Slytherins] looked pleased
"Mr. Potter, Ms. Granger, Ms. Armstrong- may I ask what you are doing here?" asked Snape eyeing the three in disgust
"For class sir" said Harry and Snape growled
"I know THAT potter but why exactly?" spat Snape standing over the boy
"Cause I want to learn sir- is that a problem?" asked Harry and Snape sneered
"You a little Gryffindor in my class with a mudblood and a preppy bimbo- amusing yes now tell the truth why are you here? "asked Snape sneering and Harry frowned
"First of all Hermione is not a mudblood and Evie is not a preppy bimbo- and it IS the truth see" said Harry handing over his schedule to the glaring potions master
"It seemed you've signed up for THREE of my classes Potter, you sure you can handle that? "asked Snape with a mocking tone
"I'll let you know along the way" said Harry matching his tone and Snape gave a sour look
"Five points from Gryffindor for that cheek" he said as he stormed up to the class room and shot directions on the board "were making an advanced poly juice potions so what are you waiting for GET STARTED NOW"
Admittedly the class got out their caldrons and began to work, "gee Potter you sure you'll last the whole year?" whispered Draco to Harry as they worked together
"With out losing my head a couple times- no, but I'll manage" said Harry as he poured water into his caldron
Draco smirked "won't that be fun to watch"
Harry grinned "I know- hey who should I turn this into?" asked Harry looking at Draco who put his hands up
"NO- Harry get off, OUCH" yelled Draco as Harry pulled out a strand of slick blond hair "bloody hell Potter"
"Thanks" said Harry grinning as he put it in a container to use for later
Draco rolled his eyes as he worked on his own potion "So- you excepted my request for the exchange thing"
Harry nodded "yeah I mean we still gotta roam free right- show those muggles were free sprits"
Draco nodded smiling "well Blaise wasn't to happy with you- she REALLY wanted to be your partner and then she got stuck with Weasley"
Harry smiled "yeah it would be cool to be with her- but I have a feeling she and Ron will be good for each other"
Draco smirked as they continued to work not noticing the plotting couple in front of them...
+++
"Um Hermione-" began Evie she hated silence and that was exactly what was happening
"What?" asked Hermione irritably, not meaning to be rude but she was having trouble with the reading the potion off the board since they were the farthest from it
"Er- I lied" said Evie looking down to her pewter caldron
"So?" asked Hermione in her kinder tone she used with her friends, shocking Evie
"well I lied, back there in the corridor I don't just want to drop this like you said, I wanna figure out a solution cause it's rather annoying you've got everyone on your side except Harry, Ron and Ginny "said Evie looking down a bit teary eyed
Hermione felt panicked she couldn't let Evie cry in front of class, or in front of Harry- not only would she be the bad person but she knew from her own experience that Evie would be humiliated afterwards "hey Evie, why don't we go out in the hall- so we can work things out"
Evie nodded and the two left much to Snape protests, "look Evie I'm sorry- but don't cry" begged Hermione
Evie sniffed "I just want to have a real true friend who could know everything I know and we I wouldn't feel infuriated to them"
Hermione sighed "I know- I felt the same way in first year"
"And I tried to fit in but no one wants to be my friend- I can tell Ron and Ginny are only my friend cause of Harry and he's just a guy" sobbed Evie in tears "And you hate me- cause I don't know. Auntie said Hogwarts would be my friend but no one does"
Hermione sighed knowing that exact same feeling "Evie- maybe if it helps I can say I don't hate you"
At this the girl looked up to see Hermione's solemn face "then why?"
"I was jealous of you and Harry" said Hermione looking down to blush and Evie smiled
"Me and Harry?- ha that's a laugh he's to blind to notice my feelings for him" said Evie sadly and Hermione smiled a little
"Hey, Evie I've been going about this the wrong way- you see I thought you would take Harry from me forever but now I now it's not true-" she paused eyeing the other brunette "-I was wondering if you would like to go get a butter beer at the three broom sticks sometime?"
Evie smiled "Is that a offer of friendship or you just don't want me to cry any more?"
"Both"
At this both girls smiled "very well and Harry?" asked Evie
"Will share- besides he'll have to figure out who he likes first" said Hermione and Evie smiled considering the thought
"A competition for his heart- fair enough" said Evie smiling "Any rules?"
Hermione smiled sensing she would be great friend with the girl in time "slow down, first I don't know if I trust you yet Armstrong"
Evie grinned "What ever Granger- just remember when you're about to die who will be by your side"
Hermione gave a skeptical look "sure, you'll save me a preppy bimbo? "
"Hey- watch who you're calling a bimbo misses" shot Evie teasingly, all her before anger had washed away
Hermione smiled lightly, for some reason she felt at ease that she was yesterday not only did she have a new friend but also a new competition and it was thrilling
"So should we head back to class? Snape seemed to by eyeing your work" said Evie noticing the girl staring off into space
"What- oh sure" said Hermione as they headed in to meet a furious Snape
*
"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU TWO BEEN????- 20 POINTS FROM GRYFFINDOR"
Hermione rolled her eyes as she looked up at the board again to find everything clear, she then glanced at Evie who looked away blushing //bitch- she was screwing my vision//
In wasn't until then, when Evie let out a shrill cry and jumped up on her chair that Hermione remembered the rats she had set to attack Evie where he opened her ingredients "sorry" she mumbled as she made them disappear and Snape deducted more points before class was dismissed much to everyone's joy as Harry and the girls packed up quickly and rushed out
+++
"What was that all about?" asked Draco as he and Harry came up behind the two giggling girls
"Are you friends already?" asked Harry confused
Evie smiled at the two boys "that was a little revenge we had planned on each other"
"But?" asked Harry confused
"But when we were out in the hall, we made up like you wanted and were now friends" said Hermione for Harry
"You were friends just like that?" asked Draco confused
"There were some conditions "said Evie smiling
"Conditions?" asked Harry eyeing the two brunettes but got nothing "never mind- girls are too weird I have transfiguration next anyone?"
Hermione nodded and the two headed off while Evie turned to Draco smiling "you Harry's friend right"
Draco nodded over looking the girl carefully //beautiful//
"Has he got a girlfriend?" asked Evie a little uncomfortably by the blonde's stare
"No, he's got bad history with them" said Draco and Evie nodded
"Well I got to get going, nice talking to you Draco "yelled Evie over her shoulder as she ran down the hall, leaving a dazed Draco
//damn//
+++
Transfiguration was like every other year at the beginning of the term; McGonagall would lecture them about O.W.L.S and N.E.W.T.S and put fear into them as she told them all the hard work and such they'd have to do.
Unfortunately Neville took the bait, so when the time came to copying notes from the board he was too shaken to write a single thing which McGonagall had to take him to Madame Pomfrey for a calming potion
In which then Evie snuck into class and sat by Hermione "Where the hell were you?" hissed the prefect
"I had to see Dumbledore about something and he kept me longer than expected" said Evie as she poked Ron in the ribs as the red head yelped "Relax can I borrow your notes?" she asked and he nodded as she made a second copy and turned it into her writing
Hermione sighed "uh I can't believe this, for five years I've had to lend my work to them and now you" said Hermione as the other three glared
"What ever Hermione but just remember you know you like us" said Ron waving his quill to her and she frowned
"So what Dumbledore want?" asked Harry his feelings of hatred for the man never truly went away
"Oh well I signed up for extra classes and he gave me one of time turners, Hermione has one right?" asked Evie and Hermione nodded "so yes, where's McGonagall anyways?"
"Right here Ms. Armstrong" came that icy voice behind them
All four turned gravely pale since they had not been writing and Ron gave a small smile that the Transfiguration teacher frowned upon "I'm sorry Professor it was all my fault" said Evie looking down ashamed
Hermione had to bite back a laugh, seeing it was the same act Evie had used on her and surprisingly McGonagall bought it "Very well, no points will be taken just don't let it happen again Ms. Armstrong as for the rest of you PAY ATTENTION"
They nodded and class continued with out another word spoken
"You are going have to teach me that "said Hermione as they four burst out of the Transfiguration classroom in cheery moods
"Yeah you've got McGonagall wrapped around your finger" said Ron in awe well Harry laughed
"Not only McGonagall but most of Hogwarts" said Harry noticing all the stares they got well they headed to Charms
At this Evie blushed and looked down well Hermione glared at some of the passing by males "So Hermione I hear you're quite good at Charms?" asked Evie
"Yeah it's actually really easy if you CONCENTRATE" said Hermione looking at Ron and Harry who seemed to quicken their pace
"There that bad eh?" asked Evie and Hermione groaned
"Bad? Try horrible they wait till the last minute for everything" said Hermione as they entered the classroom to find most of the Slytherins already waiting as Evie smiled and slipped into place beside Draco while Hermione went beside Ron and Harry was pushed down into a seat beside Blaise, much to most of the girls annoyance
"Good Morning class, I am your Charms teacher Professor Flitwick and this year will be one of the most difficult considering that you have O.W.L.S and N.E.W.T.S coming up" said the charms teacher as he stood on a mountain of books
Harry felt himself tuning out as Professor Flitwick continued his long speech, normally he would be listening but after hearing this talk three times already it became more like a chore to listen
"Hey Harry?" whispered Blaise into his ear as he snapped his head up to find everyone getting to work
"What?"
"You dozed off" said Blaise giggling and Harry refrained himself from rolling his eyes
"Blaise why do you like me?" asked Harry irritably and the girl looked away blushing, Harry had to admit she was extremely pretty the way the sun shone on her capturing her features and how her cheeks lit up when she laughed.
But it also didn't affect him //that's right Harry, deal with the girls you already got//
"Well it's just your kind and smart and brave, and you're Draco's friend and he really looks up to you and all and you've got a great body and... And you're a good judge of character" she said in a whisper as Harry laughed
"You Blaise Zabini, have a crush on me? That's a laugh "said Harry as she glared at him
"Who said I liked YOU, just because I complimented you does not mean I have a crush" shot Blaise her temper flaring and Harry knew not to push her
"Whoa calm down, it's just ironic that's all "said Harry putting his hands up in defense
"What a girl having a crush on YOU is ironic, right" said Blaise sarcastically and Harry frowned
"Girls have crushes on me?" asked Harry flabbergasted
Blaise rolled her eyes "of coarse you, haven't you ever noticed?"
Harry shook his head 'NO'
"The way they follow you around the corridors? The way they all gawk at you? Seriously Potter you have got to get a clue" said Blaise as she focused back on the task at hand
"I always thought they were looking at my scar "said Harry thoughtfully and Blaise held up her pocket mirror
"Don't you see it you're practically a god "she said blushing slightly
Harry looked at the mirror in distaste and frowned "I don't see anything"
Blaise rolled her eyes for what seemed like the millionth time in the conversation "of course not, you think that you're nothing and not worth of praises you're to blinded by your innocence to notice anything more"
"Really? You seem to have figured me out Zabini" said Harry grinning and she looked away snapping the mirror closed
"Just get to work alright"
"Sure, so what we have to do? "Asked Harry and Blaise gave an annoying sigh
"How can people stand you?"
"Oh they can, it's just you" said Harry still grinning like and idiot and Blaise had to smile
"Well maybe it's because of that little stunt you pulled at breakfast" said Blaise scowling playfully "really? Me and Weasley"
Harry grinned, "well you'll still be hanging out with me anyways" and Blaise groaned
"Lucky me"
"Yep, Draco said you REALLY wanted to be with me" said Harry and the Slytherin chocked
"He did what?"
"Oh don't worry, I won't tell" said Harry grinning as Blaise felt the sudden huge to sock him one
"You're different from last year" she noted eyeing him
Harry's face fell "What ever do you mean?"
"Nothing just the Harry Potter last year would never say more than two word to a girl much less a Slytherin and now look at you- a ladies man" said Blaise disbelievingly
Harry laughed half heartily "So you do admit I'm a ladies man but not your crush"
Blaise blushed threw the text book in his arms "READ"
"Avoiding the question?" teased Harry as Blaise pointed her wand at him
"No, you're just annoying"
Harry grinned and began to work with Blaise watching over him
"Look that them, he's such a flirt" said Draco to Evie who just nodded not wanting to look "Hey what's eating you Armstrong?"
"Nothing, I'm just trying to do good in class you know" said hotly as she looked over to Draco who'd been doing nothing
"Oh me, don't worry about it, I'll just steal your answers and finish right before we leave" said Draco and Evie glared
"I think not"
"Oh yeah, just watch in a matter of minutes you'll fall for my amazing charm and be and my beck and call" said Draco liking the sprit in her
Evie looked disbelieving "right, I'm think I'm feeling the effects now"
"Great now I'll just take these" said Draco grabbing her work from underneath her nose
"Hey give those back "yelled Evie snatching them away and Draco pouted; a very unlikely Draco thing to do
"Awe come on Armstrong, just a little peek"
"You're too much like Harry for your own good, now WORK" ordered Evie as she pointed to the papers that needed to be filled out and Draco made a face
"How come everything we talk about turns about to be about Harry ay?" asked Draco as he picked up his quill and casually began to fill out the papers, of course sneaking a couple side glances towards Evie's work
Evie frowned and covered her paper "Stop looking will you?"
"Then answer the question" said Draco smugly as Evie pulled back and Draco quickly copied the rest of her work
"Just because I said his name this one time didn't mean we always talk about him" said Evie looking down
"Really?"
"Yes really- it just so happened me and Hermione we talking about how Ron and Harry don't do their work til the last possible moment "said Evie stiffly
"And about Harry having a girlfriend?" asked Draco as Evie looked away and began to work again "hells you like him"
"Shut up "hissed Evie as Draco lowered his voice and pulled up a chair next to him
"Sorry"
"Not forgiven" said Evie coolly and Draco frowned
"So does he know?" asked Draco
"Of Course not, now can we drop it?" asked Evie as Draco smirked
"No"
"What do you want from me? "Asked Evie frustrated
"Is that why you and Granger were fighting? "Asked Draco
"Why do you care?"
"I don't actually, but just answer the question" said Draco
"Yes" she said after a long moment of pausing and Draco grinned
"This is perfect"
"Were not going to mud wrestle if that's what you're thinking" said Evie simply and Draco face fell "you're sick"
He chose to ignore that comment "so why are you guys friends now?"
"We made a deal" said Evie simply
"Really, what kind?" asked Draco
"Like I'll tell you"
"Fine don't, I'll just tell Harry when I see him, next class" said Draco smirking at the horror stricken Evie
"I hate you "she spat
"Love you too sweetheart now spill" said Draco and Evie glared
"We set a competition for his heart"
"Really, how very interesting well that's all I wanted to know, later Armstrong" said Draco packing up as the Flitwick dismissed class
"Hey come back "yelled Evie quickly packing and chasing after him as he ran down the halls like the wind
"Bye" waved Draco as he disappeared behind a suit of amour and when Evie got there he was gone, giving an irritated sigh she turned to walk towards the great hall
"Curse that boy"
(Phase 02 // complete)