Who to Choose? (Finished)

Chapter Two: Relieved but Rude

"Hermione! Wake up!"

I jolted upright. Still breathing heavily, I said “I’m awa--"

But before I could finish my sentence, Harry cast a charm "AGUAMENTI!"

A burst of water erupted from Harry's wand, soaking me wet. "Ugh! Do you really have to do that?!"

" I'm so sorry Hermione.. I didn't know what else to do to wake you up" He said sheepishly. “When I went down from the boys' dormitory, I saw you screaming and crying. I thought you are having a bad dream. Why are you sleeping here anyway?"

Just as Harry said it, I looked around me and realized that I was sitting in the Gryffindor common room. My eyes drifted to the now-wet table and saw my potions essay drenched in water. Suddenly, I remembered my nightmare. I stared at Harry blankly for a few seconds and engaged him in a very big hug.

"Oh Harry!" I was practically breaking down again at the thought of it.. "It was Horrible!! Y-You were dying and calling my name with your last breath.. I couldn't take it!" 

I felt Harry tense up but he hugged me too and patted my back. "Hermione.. It's just a bad dream. I'm here.." He pulled away and said "Look at me. I'm very much alive. Don't worry" 

I nodded slowly as I wiped my tears away, trying to calm myself. Deciding to change the subject, I asked "Where's Ron?"

"Ah.. He was with me a while ago when you're still asleep, calmly asleep. But he said he will just meet us in the Great Hall. He's hungry" 

I rolled my eyes playfully and said "He's always hungry! Anyway, you should go too.."

"Are you sure? You'll follow won't you?" He asked with concern.

I smiled a little and nodded "Yeah. I just need to rewrite my essay. I'll see you guys later"

He shrugged and left the room.

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After a few minutes, I finished my essay so I started to walk to the Great Hall. While I was walking through the corridors, I heard a familiar voice.

"Watch where you're going Loony!"

I followed the voice and saw Draco with Crabbe, Goyle and Luna. 

"Oh I'm Sorry Draco. I was just looking where my shoes are." Luna asked with a soft and dreamy voice. "Have you, by any chance, seen them?"

Crabbe and Goyle snickered while holding Luna's shoes behind them. 

"No, Loony. I have most certainly not. Maybe your make believe creatures did" Malfoy said in between laughs.

Luna nodded slowly and said “Oh.. Maybe the Nargles got it again." She lets out a loud sigh and started to walk away.

"ACCIO shoes!" I spoke. The shoes came flying into my hands as they all turned towards me. "Oh look Luna. I found your shoes"

Luna smiled and ran to me "Thank you Hermione!" She glared at the boys and said “I shouldn't have asked you."

Draco's laugh echoed throughout the almost empty corridor "Loony and the Mudblood. Together!" 

Luna looks as if she's ready to jinx Malfoy but I grabbed her hand and shook my head "They're not worth it" 

We both started to walk away but before we could leave, we heard Draco let out a shriek. We turned around and saw him trying to control the blood from going out of his nose. Then I saw the one I've been dreading to see.

"My Father will hear about this Diggory!" Draco said before storming off with his "friends"

I looked at the floor as Cedric walked towards us. "You girls alright?"

Luna nodded and said "They were pestering us and calling us names but we're fine. Thank you" 

He nodded and turned to face me “I believe you're Hermione right? I heard you're a very bright witch. So, don't mind them." 

I remembered my nightmare and my chest felt heavy. Before I knew it, I yelled at him "Just leave me alone will you?!!" 

I could see he was surprised. Or hurt, maybe. But not mad or angry. I didn't know what has gotten into me or why I've been making such a fuss about that nightmare. All I know is that I've been rude.

"I-I'm sorry. I just had a lot on my mind" Before he could say anything else, I grabbed Luna's arm and dragged her behind me.

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I didn't know where I was actually heading to until Luna spoke "Hermione. Where are we going?"

I was a bit startled and I let go of her “Oh.. I dunno.. I'm sorry for dragging you all the way here. You should get some breakfast."

She frowned and asked "Is everything alright?"

I nodded without actually saying anything. She was about to leave but Luna asked me "Aren't you going?"

I looked at my feet and said "I lost my appetite already. You go ahead"

Luna tilted her head and said "That's a bad thing you know. Skipping meals. Wrackles might go into your stomach."

I was not surprised of hearing another unusual creature from Luna but still, I asked what Wrackles are.

"Wrackles are small worms that live on the stomach of dead people. But my father said some of them also get into people's stomach even if they're alive when they don't eat. He said the wrackles thinks that the person is already dead so they eat her organs."

I made a face and said "Gross! Uhh.. don't worry, I'll get something to eat." Now I really lost my appetite at what she said. 

She nodded and said "See you around!" She waved and skipped towards the Great Hall.

I sat on a bench thinking about what just happened. And no, I'm not thinking about my conversation with Luna and Wrackles.