The Quidditch Bet

New Feelings

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Harry Potter. I own nothing.

Enjoy!
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After the war, all the previous 7th year students were asked if they would like to come back to Hogwarts and redo their 7th year. Although they were more than half way though the year, they needed to come back for N.E.W. T testing. They would retake the whole year. All the previous students came back and were called the 8th years.

The 8th years would share the common rooms with their houses. Head Girl and Boy would be the 7th year students, keeping it fair and the system going. Although the 8th years were more responsible, they still had a chance at becoming perfects.

(That was just some background information. If I didn't explain it, the story would be confusing).

"Today we will start a new project and I will pick your partners". Professor Slughorn always tried to sound joyful when he knew the students would reply with moans.
As he looked at his mixed class (I forgot to mention, 8th years had to be put in 7th year classes) he started pointing out partners.

"Potter and Nott, you two will be partners for the whole year and no complaining".

Harry gave Hermione a disgusted look as he stood up and dragged himself to his new unbearable set. She knew her partner wouldn't be a blast either.

"Ron your with Pansy".

"Are you serious" Pansy wined. "Why couldn't I be with Draco"?

"This year all the teachers are required to put different houses together. And it just happens that Gryffindor and Slytherin have most of their classes together. So if I were you, Pansy, I would get used to the fact that you will be placed with different students. Understood?" The Professor exclaimed.

"Ugh, whatever". She as well dragged herself to her new seat.

"Ginny please come sit next to Mr.Zibini here".

Already having a little crush on the Slytherin she got up without discussion and gladly walked over to him.

"Draco you will be partnered up with.... lets see here oh yes, Hermione Granger".

Hermione just received a few looks from her friends as he walked over to her.

"Well Granger, don't you just look excited for this". Draco was obviously glad to be working with her. Not only was he going to pass the class with an outstanding grade but he also got to annoy her and even tease her.

"If you would like to know the truth then no. From pass expirence you have been nothing but a bloody git".

"Can't you just put the pass behind us? That war has changed me you know"

"I don't see a change in you at all".

"Okay then, I have noticed that mud.....muggle borns aren't any different from pure bloods. Haven't you noticed I didn't call you mudblood at all, Granger"?

He was right. Not once has he made an effort to call he that filthy word nor has he been mean. Not just that but he also been nice to her in the hallways. Did he like her. Sure he was handsome, tall, ...... WHAT? No she couldn't like him. He was her enemy. She loathed him.

"Fine. I will give you that."

"See Granger, this is going to be a fun year. Maybe we will be partners in other classes too."

" That would be devistating. I can't even imagine it since working with you is hell. All you do is annoy me when you tap your foot, quill or your finger."