Lust for Knowledge

I sat with Hermione as we watched Harry try and get auditions for the Quidditch team since he was now Captain of the Gryffindor team.

I was cheering for Ron as he went up for keeper. Though I heard Hermione mutter a small spell, I grabbed her quickly, as Cormac shifted quickly on his broom,
“You didn’t.” I smirked as she smirked back at me. We both laughed as everybody met back up in the middle.



“I have to admit, I thought I was gonna miss that last one. I hope Cormac’s not taking it too hard. He’s got a bit of a thing for you, Hermione. Cormac.” Ron spoke,
“He’s vile.” Hermione replied.

I was sitting next to Harry with my back against his shoulder as he was reading his book,
“Have you ever head of this spell? Sectumsempra?” Harry asked leaning towards Hermione, I fell backwards banging my head on the floor.
“No, I haven’t. And Mei are you all right?” Hermione asked as I sat back up rubbing my head,
“Peachy.” I replied and leaned against the chair instead,
“And if you had a shred of self-respect, you’d hand that book in.” Hermione spoke,
“Not bloody likely. He’s top of the class. He’s even better than you, Hermione. Slughorn thinks he’s a genius.” Ron smirked,
“I bet he wants to marry Harry.” I joked and looked at the others, Ron laughed as Hermione looked at us both,
“What?” we both spoke.

“I’d like to know who’s that book was, let’s have a look shall we?” Hermione spoke,
“No.” Harry moved away,
“Why not?” Hermione stood up,
“The binding is fragile.” Harry replied,
“The binding is fragile?” Hermione repeated,
“Yeah.” Harry nodded.

I quickly ran behind Harry and grabbed the book with my back to the others.

“That Half-Blood Prince?” I spoke and nodded my head, “Cool name.” I looked at the others, “Do you know who the Half-Blood Prince is?” I asked, Harry tried to grab the book from me but I held it away at arms length. I gave it to Hermione and she had a quick look then handed it back to Harry as we looked at each other with a smirk on our faces.

I walked over to Harry as he sat down; I put my hands on his shoulders and leaned by his ear,
“Didn’t mean to tease you Harry, just joking around.” I spoke,
“I know.” Harry replied as I wrapped my arms around his chest, Harry patted my hand; I could feel his heart beating slowly. I smiled to myself and closed my eyes, he was so calm around me it was stupid.

“Mei…” Hermione spoke, I looked at her in shock,
“Yeah?” I asked,
“We were going to get the essay done, remember?” Hermione spoke,
“Oh, yeah. Coming.” I spoke and walked over to another table with her.