But... She's a Malfoy (A Hermione Granger GxG Fanfic)

Chapter 12

When Sam entered the Great Hall the following day, Hermione immediately stood up from their table and waved towards her to join them for breakfast.

The way she smiles at me, Sam said to herself. It's worth seeing every day.

Neville and Luna sat there with Hermione. Others were absent.

Hermione noticed her confusion as she said, "They have Quidditch practice."

"Oh," was all Sam could mutter as she sat in front of Hermione and besides Luna. Sam realized Hermione was holding a ginger ball of fur.

"This is Crookshanks, by the way," Hermione said, showing her pet cat. She had never brought her cat before. That's a good step. "He's a half-Kneazle."

Sam smiled as she said, "That's adorable."

Sam then grabbed a couple of treacle tarts on her plate and some fudge cake.

"You have a sweet tooth, Samantha," Luna suddenly said as Sam took a bite of the cake. Sam just nodded and quickly munched the food in her mouth. Luna then mumbled, "It's a good thing though. Sugar gives you energy. But too much of it can cause severe consequences."

Sam smiled then looked at Hermione for help. Hermione just smiled back at her and shook her head.

"Speaking of Quidditch, Ron asked me to ask you a small favor," Hermione said.

Sam's eyes widened. "Really? What is it?"

"You know, you and Ron are both Keepers and he'd really like it if you could give him some pointers.... if you're up for it, though."

Sam laughed softly. "Okay, sure. Although, I'm not really sure what I can give him though. I've only started playing Quidditch like three months ago."

"You're not scared of your brother?" Neville suddenly asked, his eyes peering towards the Slytherin table for caution.

Sam smiled. "Why would I be?"

Then as Sam noticed that Hermione and Luna were dead serious. "Oh, don't tell me that's a big deal here too?"

"Well, Ron was hoping it would be a secret advice between you two," Hermione added. "But, I told him already it could get you both in trouble."

They were interrupted by the arrival of Harry, Ginny and Ron, all seemed freshly showered from Quidditch practice.

"Hey!" Harry greeted Sam. Ginny squeezed her shoulder. And Ron nodded towards her.

"You should go with us to Hogsmeade next weekend," Ginny said behind her back. Then Ginny took a seat beside Harry.

"What are the cool places to visit in Hogsmeade?"

"There's everything to begin with," Ron answered as he grabbed a couple of danish bakes.

And as they talked about Hogsmeade, Sam just kept on stealing glances at Hermione and how beautiful, more beautiful she looked today. Like more vibrant and happy.

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The following day, Sam was waiting for Hermione in the library. She knew Hermione has a free period after Charms and she'd spend that time in the library. And sure enough, Hermione came with a bag on her shoulder and two books in hand.

How can she look so perfect without even doing anything, Sam thought.

The moment she saw Hermione, Sam immediately stood and signaled for her to stop. Hermione's eyes glared in bewilderment as she stood there dumbfounded in the library doorway, waiting for Sam to get to her.