Shifting the Balance
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To solve a Problem
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Chapter 5
~ To Solve a Problem ~
He cursed himself. Why should he get so worked up over this. It has nothing to do with him, as the mudblood so pointedly said.
Lunch had already begun and he was getting frustrated.
Walking towards the Great Hall Malfoy crossed paths with none other then Potter and Weasel. They were in the company of the younger weasel-spawn and another girl from Gryffindor, that Malfoy didn’t remember the name off. It was just to boring to keep track.
Malfoy sneered at the group and wanted to walk into the hall when Potter spoke to him.
“Malfoy!” Potter spat. Oh great!
Behind Potter the great red oaf glared at him.
Malfoy lifted a eyebrow and looked at Potter and Weasley.
Little Red was clinging onto Potter as if he was oxygen itself. She was watching him closely.
“What?” He countered.
“Have you seen Hermione?” Potter watched Malfoys face closely.
“Yes I have.” Malfoy answered and smirked.
“Where is she!” Weasel was getting red in the face already.
The blond girl with him stared bored off into space. Stupid cow.
“Have you done something to Hermione?” Potter followed.
Malfoy sighed and crossed his arms. This was getting annoying. He just wanted to get something for lunch.
Malfoy looked them over one by one. “Look Potter, Weasel, Weaslette and..”
When he got to the blond girl Malfoy rolled his eyes.
“...whatever!”
“The Head girl isn’t feeling great today. Probably saw her own reflection and collapsed.”
Malfoy looked pointedly at the trio, ignoring the blonde girl.
“She’s up in her dorm..”
He paused.
“Now, get out of my sight. You’re spoiling my appetite.”
The group ignored his remark.
“But why would Hermione not tell us?” Little Red asked.
Malfoy turned. “Maybe because the lot of you have found more interesting things to do.
Like making puppy eyes at each other. Just maybe she got tired of it! God knows it is a sickening sight!”
“Just shut up and go Malfoy. We’re done!” Potter said.
Malfoy felt anger rise. Arrogant little shit! “Yeah, whatever shithead!”
If I wasn’t this hungry..
Malfoy thought as he made his way towards the Slytherin table.
***
After lunch Malfoy went for a bit of air. Crabbe and Goyle joined Malfoy when he encountered them leaving the Great Hall. They were standing in front of the castle talking about Malfoy’s Head position when something caught Malfoys eye.
Lenn was standing not far away with some other Ravenclaws. Malfoy watched the boy for a while. Malfoy made a decision then.
It was nearly time for class. Potions.
Malfoy turned towards his Slytherin friends.
“Hey, Goyle. Can I ask for a favor?”
The boy turned towards Malfoy raising his brows.
“Yeah. What is it Malfoy?”
“Can you excuse me from Potions? Just tell Snape I returned to my dorm after I told you I wasn’t felling well.”
“I can do that. Are you really not well?”
“I just got to do something important. That’s all. The specifics are none of your concern.” Malfoy told the boy.
Then Malfoy excused himself and walked back to the castle.
***
In the head common room Hermione was resting on the couch when she heard a knock on the portrait. Groggily she stood and opened the portrait.
Harry and Ron were smiling at her.
“Hey guys!” Hermione smiled as well.
“Hey Hermione”, both boys exclaimed. “We heard you were sick.” Harry continued.
“We’re sorry for not coming to talk to you earlier.”
Hermione looked at both of the boys. “Who told you?”
“Malfoy!” Ron spat immediately. There was a pause. “Look Hermione, were sorry we haven’t been around that much.”
“Yeah, you have been a little preoccupied for some time now.” The boys laughed sheepishly at her comment.
Hermione smiled. It has been a while since they really spent some time together. The same period of time in which Harry started to notice Ginny. Those two were always in each others presence since.
Ron started dating a blonde sixth year from Gryffindor, named Tamara. Hermione had no problems with her. It was just that she didn’t really share more then 5 sentences with the girl. She didn’t seemed to talk so much, or react at that. The girl was always real quiet.
Hermione had begun spending more time alone. It wasn’t a big deal or anything. She had more time for her studying now. But she couldn’t deny that she missed them. She did get closer with Ginny. They had become friends and talked a great deal during free periods and meals.
“Do you want to come inside?” Hermione asked.
“Just for a little while. Class starts very soon.” Harry said while he entered the common room.
Ron followed. They seated themselves on the couch and Hermione took place in the large chair across of them.
“So how are things?” Hermione begun.
“Well, you know we’ve been practicing for the upcoming match. Even Tamara came to the pitch to watch yesterday!” Ron exclaimed enthusiastically. His eyes lit when he spoke the girls name.
Hermione smiled. She knew how much quidditch meant to Ron and was happy for him. However she couldn’t place Tamara at the stand actively cheering Ron and Harry on. Suddenly a picture of a very bored Tamara sitting peacefully in the stand, made it into Hermione’s brain. She had to smile.
“That’s great Ron! And how are you Harry? You’re getting along with Ginny very well!”
Harry blushed at her comment and smiled.
“Yeah, I guess I really like her.”
Hermione could tell her friend was really happy. “I’m so glad, Harry.”
“So how are things Hermione?” Harry informed.
“Well, now I don’t feel so well.” The image of an enraged Lenn appeared inside her head. “
But aside this I really am doing fine. The Head position brings a lot of extra work with it, but I like it a lot.”
“And sharing a common room with Malfoy? How well is that going?” Harry asked.
“Well it isn’t easy. Each time we cross each others paths we have an argument.
But it could have been worse. He isn’t as cruel as he was a year ago.”
“So you can handle this situation? With Malfoy I mean?” Harry asked again.
“Yes, Harry I can. It isn’t as bad as you and Ron think. We pretty much ignore each other.”
“Well if he gives you any trouble Hermione let me know. It would be my pleasure to kick the ferrets ass!” Ron smirked. Hermione laughed.
“Thanks for the offer Ron. But I don’t think its necessary.”
“We have to go. Potions.” Harry explained.
Ron pulled a sour face. Hermione smiled reassuringly, knowing Snape was Ron’s least favorite person.
Both boys gave her a peck on the cheek before leaving the common room.
***
A.N.: Next in chapter six: Hermione notice that Malfoy is acting strange. Hermione and Malfoy have another confrontation (yes again…) and emotions run high once again.
Chapter 5
~ To Solve a Problem ~
He cursed himself. Why should he get so worked up over this. It has nothing to do with him, as the mudblood so pointedly said.
Lunch had already begun and he was getting frustrated.
Walking towards the Great Hall Malfoy crossed paths with none other then Potter and Weasel. They were in the company of the younger weasel-spawn and another girl from Gryffindor, that Malfoy didn’t remember the name off. It was just to boring to keep track.
Malfoy sneered at the group and wanted to walk into the hall when Potter spoke to him.
“Malfoy!” Potter spat. Oh great!
Behind Potter the great red oaf glared at him.
Malfoy lifted a eyebrow and looked at Potter and Weasley.
Little Red was clinging onto Potter as if he was oxygen itself. She was watching him closely.
“What?” He countered.
“Have you seen Hermione?” Potter watched Malfoys face closely.
“Yes I have.” Malfoy answered and smirked.
“Where is she!” Weasel was getting red in the face already.
The blond girl with him stared bored off into space. Stupid cow.
“Have you done something to Hermione?” Potter followed.
Malfoy sighed and crossed his arms. This was getting annoying. He just wanted to get something for lunch.
Malfoy looked them over one by one. “Look Potter, Weasel, Weaslette and..”
When he got to the blond girl Malfoy rolled his eyes.
“...whatever!”
“The Head girl isn’t feeling great today. Probably saw her own reflection and collapsed.”
Malfoy looked pointedly at the trio, ignoring the blonde girl.
“She’s up in her dorm..”
He paused.
“Now, get out of my sight. You’re spoiling my appetite.”
The group ignored his remark.
“But why would Hermione not tell us?” Little Red asked.
Malfoy turned. “Maybe because the lot of you have found more interesting things to do.
Like making puppy eyes at each other. Just maybe she got tired of it! God knows it is a sickening sight!”
“Just shut up and go Malfoy. We’re done!” Potter said.
Malfoy felt anger rise. Arrogant little shit! “Yeah, whatever shithead!”
If I wasn’t this hungry..
Malfoy thought as he made his way towards the Slytherin table.
***
After lunch Malfoy went for a bit of air. Crabbe and Goyle joined Malfoy when he encountered them leaving the Great Hall. They were standing in front of the castle talking about Malfoy’s Head position when something caught Malfoys eye.
Lenn was standing not far away with some other Ravenclaws. Malfoy watched the boy for a while. Malfoy made a decision then.
It was nearly time for class. Potions.
Malfoy turned towards his Slytherin friends.
“Hey, Goyle. Can I ask for a favor?”
The boy turned towards Malfoy raising his brows.
“Yeah. What is it Malfoy?”
“Can you excuse me from Potions? Just tell Snape I returned to my dorm after I told you I wasn’t felling well.”
“I can do that. Are you really not well?”
“I just got to do something important. That’s all. The specifics are none of your concern.” Malfoy told the boy.
Then Malfoy excused himself and walked back to the castle.
***
In the head common room Hermione was resting on the couch when she heard a knock on the portrait. Groggily she stood and opened the portrait.
Harry and Ron were smiling at her.
“Hey guys!” Hermione smiled as well.
“Hey Hermione”, both boys exclaimed. “We heard you were sick.” Harry continued.
“We’re sorry for not coming to talk to you earlier.”
Hermione looked at both of the boys. “Who told you?”
“Malfoy!” Ron spat immediately. There was a pause. “Look Hermione, were sorry we haven’t been around that much.”
“Yeah, you have been a little preoccupied for some time now.” The boys laughed sheepishly at her comment.
Hermione smiled. It has been a while since they really spent some time together. The same period of time in which Harry started to notice Ginny. Those two were always in each others presence since.
Ron started dating a blonde sixth year from Gryffindor, named Tamara. Hermione had no problems with her. It was just that she didn’t really share more then 5 sentences with the girl. She didn’t seemed to talk so much, or react at that. The girl was always real quiet.
Hermione had begun spending more time alone. It wasn’t a big deal or anything. She had more time for her studying now. But she couldn’t deny that she missed them. She did get closer with Ginny. They had become friends and talked a great deal during free periods and meals.
“Do you want to come inside?” Hermione asked.
“Just for a little while. Class starts very soon.” Harry said while he entered the common room.
Ron followed. They seated themselves on the couch and Hermione took place in the large chair across of them.
“So how are things?” Hermione begun.
“Well, you know we’ve been practicing for the upcoming match. Even Tamara came to the pitch to watch yesterday!” Ron exclaimed enthusiastically. His eyes lit when he spoke the girls name.
Hermione smiled. She knew how much quidditch meant to Ron and was happy for him. However she couldn’t place Tamara at the stand actively cheering Ron and Harry on. Suddenly a picture of a very bored Tamara sitting peacefully in the stand, made it into Hermione’s brain. She had to smile.
“That’s great Ron! And how are you Harry? You’re getting along with Ginny very well!”
Harry blushed at her comment and smiled.
“Yeah, I guess I really like her.”
Hermione could tell her friend was really happy. “I’m so glad, Harry.”
“So how are things Hermione?” Harry informed.
“Well, now I don’t feel so well.” The image of an enraged Lenn appeared inside her head. “
But aside this I really am doing fine. The Head position brings a lot of extra work with it, but I like it a lot.”
“And sharing a common room with Malfoy? How well is that going?” Harry asked.
“Well it isn’t easy. Each time we cross each others paths we have an argument.
But it could have been worse. He isn’t as cruel as he was a year ago.”
“So you can handle this situation? With Malfoy I mean?” Harry asked again.
“Yes, Harry I can. It isn’t as bad as you and Ron think. We pretty much ignore each other.”
“Well if he gives you any trouble Hermione let me know. It would be my pleasure to kick the ferrets ass!” Ron smirked. Hermione laughed.
“Thanks for the offer Ron. But I don’t think its necessary.”
“We have to go. Potions.” Harry explained.
Ron pulled a sour face. Hermione smiled reassuringly, knowing Snape was Ron’s least favorite person.
Both boys gave her a peck on the cheek before leaving the common room.
***
A.N.: Next in chapter six: Hermione notice that Malfoy is acting strange. Hermione and Malfoy have another confrontation (yes again…) and emotions run high once again.