It had been a few days since your small argument with Hermione, and the two of you had been getting along quite well. In fact, she had been ignoring Ron these past few days, distancing herself from him even when hanging out with Harry. Maybe she had finally noticed how much it had bothered you.
As for the situation with Lavender, things seemed to have become slightly worse. The girl had become extra clingy, always doing whatever she could to stay by your side. Her actions had obviously bothered Hermione but the Gryffindor seemed to have chosen to keep quiet about it. Although she did look as she was about to explode anytime Lavender came around, and only gave you a forced smile anytime you caught her frustrated gaze.
You had been as nice as possible to Lavender. Listening to the girl go on and on for hours on end and never declining an invitation to spend time with her. Although you didn't mind the girl, her sudden interest in you was a bit confusing.
I mean you've known the girl for years and the two of you had never interacted as much as you had these past few days.
But here you were now walking through the halls with Hermione, it was the weekend which meant no lessons and more free time. Your hands were intertwined as she rambled on about the latest book she had read.
You couldn't help but admire the way she talked, a small smile resting on your lips as you watched her ramble on. She talked fast, her free hand practically waving around in the air, her eyebrows raising anytime she got extremely excited.
"What?" You snapped out of your trance as she questioned you, eyebrows raised in question as she waited for your answer. "Nothing," you answered, finally moving your gaze away from the girl. "You were staring," she stated.
"I just like it when you talk about the things you love," you explained shyly. "You look really beau-"
Your words were interrupted as a loud shout of your name was heard, followed by a body colliding into the side of yours, causing you to slightly stumble over your own feet and your hand to slip from Hermione's. "Hello, Y/N," Lavender beamed, a bright smile on her face as she held onto your arm tightly.
"Oh, hello," you greeted back, offering her a small smile before she turned to greet Hermione. "Hello, Hermione!"
The Gryffindor greeted her back, giving her an obviously forced smile that Lavender seemed to not have noticed. Suddenly Parvati had appeared at her side, a slightly annoyed expression on her face as she greeted both you and Hermione.
"Lavender you were supposed to meet me in the great hall," Parvati said, obviously annoyed with her best friend. "Yes, but that was before I ran into Y/N," Lavender explained, gripping onto your arm even tighter, if that was even possible.
"So, Y/N/N. I was hoping that you and I could spend the day together," Lavender said excitedly, Parvati looking slightly hurt as she spoke. "Um, actually, Hermione and I were supposed to spend the day together," you said, Lavenders smile dropping slightly as you spoke. "Oh."
"But I'm sure Parvati had already wanted to spend the day with you as well," you spoke, Parvati giving you a grateful smile over her friends shoulder. "Oh, yes. Well I'll see you later then, c'mon Parvati."
Practically dragging Parvati along Lavender walked away quickly, Parvati giving you one last smile before they disappeared around the corner. "It's alright if you'd like to go with her. I don't mind."
"No, I'd rather spend the day with you," you told her, the girl immediately giving you a bright smile as she took your hand in hers once again. "So your book," you trailed off, indicating for the girl to continue with your earlier conversation.
Immediately her eyes lit up, a bright smile on her face as she quickly began to ramble on once again.
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It was midday and the two of you laid together in your dorm, your head resting on the girls stomach as she ran her fingers through your hair. You had asked for the book she was telling you about earlier, and she had excitedly given it to you before she grabbed a new one of her own.
You sighed contently, the two of you simply enjoying each others presence as you read. After a while it became hard to focus on the book in your hands, the feeling of her fingers threading through your hair not letting you focus on the words in front of you.
Eventually you gave up, setting the book to the side and closing your eyes, enjoying the closeness. Time seemed to pass by and you eventually found yourself drifting off, your body relaxing as you fell asleep.
Hermione, who had noticed your sleeping state, watched you quietly, a smile gracing her lips before she shifted her focus back to the book in her hand.
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Hours had passed before you finally awoke, Hermione gently shaking you awake and informing you that it was dinner time. At the mention of food you practically dragged Hermione out of your dorm, the girl letting out a loud laugh as the two of you made your way to the great hall.
Arriving there you immediately found Dean and Seamus, the two of you taking a seat across the couple. The four of you immediately falling into conversation.
Once dinner was over the four of you walked back to the common room together, Hermione holding onto your hand tightly as she talked to Dean. You felt happy at the sight of her getting along so well with your best friends. Though that happiness didn't last long as a certain Weasley appeared by her side, the boy worming his way in between you, causing the two of you to let go of each others hands.
"Hey, Hermione," the boy grinned, a small smirk on his face as he glanced your way for a quick second.
It took everything in you not to strangle him right there.
"I was wondering if you could help me with my potions essay," the boy asked, not noticing how you were staring daggers in his direction.
"We don't have an essay."
"I could tell Harry to stay out of the dorm. And I'm sure Seamus and Dean wouldn't mind staying out either, so the two of us can have some privacy," he grinned, completely ignoring your statement about not having an essay.
"Sorry Ron, I'm busy. I was planning to spend the night in Y/N's dorm."
"You were," both Ron and you practically screamed, Ron in frustration and slight anger, and you with pure surprise and joy. "Yes. If that's okay with you of course," she said, maneuvering around Ron to stand by your side again, grasping your hand in hers as she gave you a shy smile.
"Of course it is."
"Fine, I'll just do it myself," Ron grumbled, walking off angrily as you entered the common room.
"I'll just go change and I'll be at your dorm." With a quick peck to your lips she rushed off, leaving you with a grinning Dean and Seamus to deal with.
"What," you groaned, noticing their giddy faces. "Just try not to be too loud ay," Seamus teased, earning a slap on the back of the head from you and a loud laugh from Dean. "Shut up. I'll see you both tomorrow, good night."
You walked off, hearing the boys mumble a good night in. return. Entering your dorm you found your roommates already asleep, the curtains around their beds drawn closed.
Quickly you changed into some comfortable clothes before you heard a small knock at the door. You opened the door quietly, giving Hermione a small smile before you stepped aside to let her in.
No words were spoken as the two of you made your way to your bed, pulling the sheets back the two of you climbed in, laying side by side. It was quiet and dark in the room, the only light coming from the full moon in the sky.
The silence between you was comfortable, now words spoken as you just enjoyed each other's company. You heard her sigh beside you before a shift in the bed was felt, the girl hovering above you.
You became aware of your close proximity before you felt her lips on yours. It was slow and sweet, neither of you making a move to escalate it further.
She pulled away, laying back down but this time she cuddled into you. Wrapping her arm around your waist as she rested her head on your chest, snuggling into your side.
"Good night, Y/N."
"Good night, Hermione."
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