The jester and the Princess - a fremione love story

Chapter 2 - Stupid Krum

* Hermiones pov *

The Yule Ball was announced a month before it was held. I was in the library at the moment trying to do my homework and study but I noticed that Viktor Krum was throwing nervous glances at me. It looked like he was trying to brace up and do something.

I finally finished my homework for Arithmancy and then started to look for my Ancient Runes book. That's when Krum got up and walked over to me. I looked up quite confused.

"Hello, Herminie. I was wondering if you would like to go to the ball with me?" He said with his accent. I smiled. "Of course!" I said a little shrilly. He smiled and then walked back over to his work.

Stupid Krum! Stupid brain! Why'd you say yes! Why! Oh this is the worst thing ever. I can't believe I did that. I need some fresh air. And with that, I got up, packed my things and walked out of the library, up to Gryffindor Tower and to the girls dormitory, and then outside in the courtyard.

* Fred's POV *

I was sitting in the Great hall studying beside George, Ron and Harry when Hermione walked in. She sat down quite huffily and threw a glance at me. " C'mon Ron you need to find a date " Harry said to Ron for the tenth time. " Hermione , You're a girl " Ron said. Oh where the hell was this going. "Brilliant observation , Ronald" he turned red  " I was wondering , since I couldn't find a date , me and you could go to the ball " my fist clenched at my side and George glanced at me. I knew I just needed to let this play out. " I will not be your second choice Ronald ! " she said to him. " Hermione it'll be quite sad if you turn up alone " oh no he's don't it now " I'll be glad to let you know , I already have a date , Viktor asked me just a half hour ago in the library" I deflated inside " and I said yes " she finished her mini speech. George must have seen me slump in my seat and he quickly whispered something in my ear. " Look at me , Ron , watch a proffesion do it " I said to him. I balled a piece of paper up and flung it at Angelina. She turned to me. " what do you want? " she mouthed " do you-" I paused to do a pointing action " want to go the ball-" I pretended to waltz in my seat " with me " i finished mouthing and then I pointed towards myself. She nodded her head. Snape quickly walked past so I shit my mouth and looked down to scribble in my book. I heard slamming and then the sound of books being dragged off the end of the table into a bag. Hermione had stormed out of the hall. Could she .... No. She wouldn't want me. She's perfect. I don't deserve her.