Love Changes (Dramione)

[twenty seven]

It was a perfect day for a Quidditch match - bright, but with clouds blocking the Sun's rays. McGonagall picked the last good day before the first snowfall. Because of the cold, many were bundled up in their coats and hats, eager to stay warm during the game.

Although everyone was excited to watch the first game of the year, the amount of students Hermione has seen carrying their notes to their seats have gone past the number of fingers and toes she had. Surely, McGonagall should've known scheduling the match this late into the term was a bad idea? Hermione would have done the same, had she not been reserved a seat next to Narcissa Malfoy.

"I'm sorry." Hermione told her housemates sheepishly "You know my heart is with you."

"No, your heart is with a certain Slytherin, who you should be saying good luck to right now because we're going to kick his arse out there." Ginny smirked

"It's fine, Hermione. We know who you'll celebrating with after, anyway." Harry grinned

"Just wave that flag high." Ron nodded eagerly

"I'll make sure she does." Viktor nodded. He promised to sit with her and Narcissa, saying that a buffer would be a good idea. Elena was already there with Pansy, reserving their seats.

"Alright. Well, good luck out there." Hermione hugged her friends one by one "I have three Slytherin boys to see."

She made her way to the other side, where the Slytherin team should be. Draco and Theo were just wrapping up their shared pep talk, when Hermione and Viktor arrived "Hey." Hermione greeted Draco "Nervous?"

Draco scoffed "Not when I know I'm about to win."

Hermione rolled her eyes and smiled "Well alright, be careful and good luck."

"I have all the luck I need right here." Draco smirked and kissed her softly "Thanks, baby."

Hermione turned to look at Goyle "Do me a favor and make sure he doesn't get hit by a bludger? He only just recovered."

"Noted, captain." Goyle said with a wink

"We'll be fine, Granger. We'll be kicking your team's arses in no time." Blaise smirked

"I wouldn't be so sure about that." Viktor returned the smirk "Nevertheless, best of luck. You'll need it."

"Will we?" Theo smirked

Hermione laughed, ignoring the glares coming from the other Slytherin team members "Alright, alright, there's too much testosterone here that I can't even breathe. Draco, we'll be seated next to your mother."

"I'll see you out there, love." Draco grinned cheekily

Together, Hermione and Viktor climbed the stands and found their seats next to Elena and Narcissa Malfoy. "Mrs. Malfoy, it's good to see you again." Hermione smiled politely

"Please, Hermione, call me anything but that." The older witch chuckled "Cissa, Cissy, Narcissa, any will do."

Hermione laughed awkwardly with a nod. "How were the boys? Cocky as ever?" Pansy asked

Hermione rolled her eyes "You know it."

"Well, they have the right to be. We just overheard Dean Thomas scolding Henry McLaggen for getting their plays wrong earlier." Celine said as she and Astoria sat next to their group "Hello auntie Cissa."

"Hello dears." Narcissa smiled at the two Slytherin girls that just arrived

Viktor groaned "One more bad news and I'm taking this coat off to show my Slytherin colors."