Chapter 3
It was morning, and Hermione woke from fitful sleep. After getting dressed, she joined the crowd of people heading towards breakfast.
After talking with Ron and Harry, she concluded that Harry had gotten no sleep last night. How odd, she thought to herself as she walked with the boys to divination.
After class, a small group of Ravenclaws asked her if she would like to study with them. She obliged, and walked towards the library.
After sitting down, she saw that Luna, Cho, and Padma were all in the group.
They got out their books, and started to talk about the pros and cons of dragon taming, for an assignment from a history of magic.
It seemed like minutes, but an hour had already passed. The study group was pushed out of the library by an annoyed looking Ms. Pince to go eat lunch.
It was decided that they would meet again, the next day to discuss the quality of the water in the Great Lake.
As Hermione settled into bed that night, she felt a brief flutter in her stomach. Then, it migrated down lower.
Slipping her hand down her pants, she touched her clitoris, and it felt... good? She moved her hand back up, and then down, settling into small, circling motions.
Then, out of nowhere, she felt a burst of happiness that could only be described as pure bliss.
Realizing her hand was wet, she thought to herself to investigate it later.
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After walking downstairs, Ron saw Harry and Hermione. Harry held out a pack of every flavor beans, and Ron took one.
He wrinkled his nose at the taste of moldy cream. He took another to get the taste out, and got strawberry.
Smiling as the sweetness hit his tongue, he glanced at Hermione and said “You ok? You look like you are lost in thought.”
Hermione smiles back, and says “ No, I’m fine!” But, she was thinking about what happened last night.
It troubled her, that there was something that she couldn’t understand why it worked. Pushing it from her mind, she walks to the great hall.
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“And what is the importance of mandrake?” Asked Ms. Sprout. Hermione hand shot up, much to the boys surprise. She answered with “it helps to restore those that are petrified!”
Draco only slightly rolled his eyes, then looked over at Harry. “Is it just me, or Is Malfoy being nice today?” Ron asked Harry.
Harry grimaced, saying “No, mate, I think it’s just you.” He quickly turned to his mandrake.
The rest of herbology passed quickly, as Hermione already told them about mandrake.
After lunch, Hermione headed up to the library, working up the courage to ask the girls for advice.
When she got there, she saw them sitting at a table, and went to sit down.
After taking samples from the lake and analyzing them, the girls went back to the library.
After they sat down, Hermione said “Hey... guys, there is something I need to ask a question about.” They all nodded, and Cho said “Sure Hermione, what’s up?”
“This might sound crazy, but I don’t have anyone else to ask. Last night, I...” everyone else nodded in encouragement. “I felt a tingle in my stomach, and it felt... good. I know a lot of stuff, but I don’t know what happened.”
“So you never got the talk, Hermione?” Responded Padma. “I mean... I got The talk, but not much else.” Said hermione, her cheeks turning crimson.
“Well...” started Luna. “Think of that as having sex, but without the partner.” Hermione’s eyes widened. “Woah! That’s genius! How have I never thought about that before!”
Luna replied “They also make things to do it with besides your hands.” “So that’s what that rocket ship was!” Hermione exclaimed. “I knew mom was lying!”
“Wow luna, I didn’t know you were so kinky!” Said Cho. “Oh honey, this is only the tip of the iceberg.” Luna replied, winking.
Madame Pince shoos the girls out once more, and Luna quickly slips a note to Hermione.
She tucks it in her robes, and bids the girls farewell, saying that they should meet Tomorrow.
Once out of sight, Hermione unfolds Luna’s note. It reads ‘if you would like to learn some more, find me in the room of requirement at 1.’
Hermione gasps, and wonders if she should go. Wanting to learn more, she quickly decides to go.
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After reaching the common room, she finds Harry.
“Harry, could I talk to you for a second?” She says, pulling him aside. “This is going to sound weird, but could I borrow your cloak for tonight?”
Giving her a look, he asks “Hermione, are you alright?” She nods, and says “I’ll explain later” “Ok” he says, going off to get his cloak.
In the meanwhile, Ron is screwing up his courage. He wants to tell Harry and Hermione that he likes blokes, but he doesn’t know how.
Harry hands the cloak to Hermione, and she says thanks.
Ron calls them over to the window, and says “I have something to tell you.” He pauses, and then says “I... I like blokes.” His face turns red.
“I didn’t know how to tell you-“he started to say, when he was cut off by Harry and Hermione hugging him.
“We’ve known for a long time” they say, surrounding him with their embrace.
“And, while we’re at it” Harry says. “I might have snogged someone. That someone being Draco.”
“He has liked me since 1st year, he just didn’t know how to show it.” He continued. Ron was gaping, saying “I thought I was the only one!”
Hermione cuts him off with “I have a date tonight.” The boys look at her expectantly. “Oh fine, it’s with Luna.” She finishes.
They all stare at each other, shocked, before Ron starts laughing. In a matter of minutes, they all are giggling in the warm light of the fire.
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