Lust for Knowledge

Meeting in the hall Harry was wearing a fully black suit and I was very much in contrast with him wearing a white dress, which went down to my knees, Harry held out his hand as I gently taken it.

“You look handsome.” I smiled and nudged Harry; he smiled as we got to the door,
“You look beautiful.” Harry smiled; I blushed as we walked inside.

Slughorn welcomed us and brought us together to have a picture taken as Harry put his arm around my waist.

I smiled when the flash appeared,
“I’m going to find Hermione.” I smiled kissing Harry’s cheek as I walked off.

I found Hermione moments later as she pulled me behind a curtain.

Harry found us moments later,
“Hermione. What are you doing? And what happened to you?” Harry asked, as I hugged her,
“I’ve just escaped. I mean, left Cormac under the mistletoe.” Hermione spoke,
“Cormac? That’s who you invited?” Harry asked in shock,
“Cormac annoys Ron remember?” I spoke as I rubbed Hermione’s arm trying to comfort her.

“He’s got more tentacles than a Snarfalump plant.” Hermione spoke, a man looked through the curtain at us,
“Dragon tartare?” he asked,
“No, I’m fine. Thank you.” Hermione spoke,
“Just as well. They give one horribly bad breath.” The boy spoke,
“On second thoughts…” Hermione spoke and quickly taken the tray and eaten them, “Might keep Cormac at bay. Oh, God, here he comes.” Hermione gave Harry the tray as I helped her escape.

We both headed to the bathroom as Harry covered our escape.

“Why him… of all people?” I asked,
“Like you said… it would annoy Ron.” Hermione hugged herself as she finished eating the tartare, “How is my breath?” Hermione asked,
“No need to breath on me I can smell it already…” I spoke moving away from her,
“Oh I forgot… keen sense of smell, sorry.” Hermione spoke,
“No worries.” I replied as we entered the woman’s bathroom.

I started to redo my lipstick as Hermione pulled out her make-up,
“So.” Hermione spoke,
“So.” I replied with a smirk,
“Are you and Harry? You know?” Hermione smiled, “I saw you kiss his cheek earlier and you two have been hanging around the lot more and vanishing together the last few days.” Hermione smirked,
“Yes, we are together.” I spoke, Hermione smiled and hugged me from the side,
“At least someone is happy.” Hermione smiled,
“Ron will come around. Just give him time. I can sense he’s getting annoyed of Lavender anyway.” I spoke,
“Really?” Hermione asked, I nodded,
“Just think of her as a… sorry to sound mean… but a trial run. Before he gets to you, the most brilliantly sweet clever girl.” I spoke, “It’s like what happened when you were with Krum in the 4th year… Ron went all mardy about that… and now Ron is with Lavender, you’ve gone all mardy about that. So what does that actually tell you.” I smirked, Hermione smiled as she looked at me,
“I’m glad that I have you.” Hermione spoke,
“I’m glad to have you too.” I replied as we quickly held hands and hugged each other.

“Hey! Look at the pretty ladies!” Lucy walked in,
“Hey, Lucy.” I smiled,
“So, I see you’re with Potter now!” Lucy stood behind me with a huge smile on her face, “Just letting you know he’s just popped out for a bit though, ok?” Lucy spoke, I looked at her,
“Why?” I asked,
“Don’t know, he just told me to let you know he’ll be back soon.” Lucy spoke,
“Oh, ok.” I nodded as me and Hermione looked at each other with worry.