saving granger; a theomione

Chapter 25

     January and February blew by like a cool breeze. Everything was going spectacularly for Hermione and Theodore, who had mutually decided to take it slow. The pair had gone out numerous times together, and they really were falling in love... whether they knew it or not. Her and Harry had spent a shocking amount of time with the Slytherins over the past months, and the unlikely group had become inseparable.

     March 3rd was the date, and Hogwarts' favourite three couples as well as Pansy were heading to double potions together.

     "No, I actually feel sorry for Lovegood. It was a dick move for Longbottom to break off their engagement like that," Blaise said disdainfully.

     "My heart broke for her when she told me," Hermione sighed.

     "I know, I felt the same way," Ginny added.

     The week previous, Luna had approached Hermione and Ginny crying her eyes out. The Ravenclaw girl had barely managed to choke out that Neville had left her for Hannah Abbott between sobs.

     "How do you hurt Loony Lovegood? Like I was a Death Eater and even I couldn't do that. She's just so... nice," Theodore shook his head.

     "I would have obliviated him," Pansy shrugged nonchalantly, "If it's not me, it's not anyone. Especially a Hufflepuff, he's out of his bloody mind."

     "I tried to see it from his point of view, but I just, I don't know. She's Luna frecking Lovegood and Hannah is... Hannah," Harry joined in.

     "Don't ever do that to me, Potter," Draco growled in his significant other's direction.

     "I wouldn't dream of it."

     "Okay you two, we're here," Hermione laughed.

     They all took seats in the potion master's classroom, Hermione and Ginny sat in the second row, in front of Harry and Blaise, who sat in front of Theodore, Draco and Pansy.

     "Okay everybody," Slughorn yelled out, "Today we're brewing Wolf's Bane; you know the drill, page number is on the board, you can decide on your own partner for this one."

     "I call Granger!" Zabini exclaimed.

     "Hey she's my girlfriend, right Hermione?"

     "Sorry Theo, Blaise asked first. It's only fair."

     "Bloody hell woman, I'm meant to be your boyfriend, not Zabini."

      "Haha guess who's getting a perfect on this potion," the Italian teased.

     "Fine, then I'm working with Draco."

      "Sorry mate, I'm group of three with Pansy and Weaslette," the blonde Slytherin shrugged.

     "Yep, guess who else is getting perfect on this potion?" Pansy asked rhetorically, high-fiveing Ginny as she did so.

     "Potter? C'mon please? You're the only other one with advanced potion skills."

     "Don't worry Nott, I'll be your partner," Harry chuckled.

     "Thank Merlin."

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     It was lunch, and the group of friends were gathered at the Slytherin table.