The Augurey

Astronomy tower.

(HERMIONE POV)

We were in our common room when I heard a beautiful melody, I turn to Harry "What's that noise?"

"That must be Delphini" Ron said in an unbothered tone scratching his head.

"Delphini?" I questioned quite shocked.

"Yeah, I caught her playing the other day when you were all at Hogsmeade" Harry said

I never knew she played the violin...the musical notes. They were beautiful.

"Well, I'm going to bed. You coming Harry?" Ron asked already getting up.

"Yeah coming, you staying?"

"Uhm I just have to finish this reading. Il head to my dorm after I'm done"

They nodded and headed upstairs. I sighed. I actually finished this reading 30 minutes ago. I closed my book and got up.

~

Stealing Harry's invisibility cloak was easier than I thought. I followed the sound of music which lead me to the astronomy towers. And there she was. Sat on a wooden chair in the balcony taking in the fresh breeze and view that Hogwarts has to offer as she continued playing. Her silver hair waved as wind passed by giving me chills. She was calm, concentrated, engulfing in the music she was playing with such ease. I approached slightly still under the cloak getting close to her. The music seemed to be possessing her body, the way she was moving as chords were being stroked and played, her eyes closed. I've never seen anything alike.

After about 10 minutes she strung her final note. She put her bow and dark colored violin down and took a deep breath.

"Haven't your muggle parents ever thought you..it's rude to spy on people Granger." she said while looking in my direction.

How could she have known?! I removed my cloak revealing myself. She eyed me up and down "Cute pj's" she said eying my attire looking back up at me. This is embarrassing.

"How did you know?"

"I could recognize that perfume anywhere"

She put her instrument back in its designated case.

"Maybe it's a sign that you should stop bothering me, with your presence." she said while pulling the zipper of the leather case up.

I ignored yet again one of her rude remarks. It's getting old. As she saw that I was still here she rolled her eyes and to my surprise she scooted a little to the side giving me a place to sit. I hesitated but sat down. "You're extremely good" I glanced at her instrument container. "You impressed?" She grinned.

"You could say that...I don't know I've just never imagined you-"

"What have a hobby? Last time I checked I'm still a normal human being well- sort of." She added

"No- it's just...you have this bad girl persona. You're cold and...I should stop talking" she looked at me which made me look away "Why stop? You never did before."

"Continue." She said in a commanding voice.

This made me gulp, "Fine. You're rude, narcissistic and think you're better than everyone else and act like they all owe you something. It bothers me. You bother me, so does you're crew."

I thought a curse would be sent my way after I said all of that but instead she smiled. Why is she smiling? She leaned forward making the little space that was in between us become nonexistent.

"You're right. I am rude, I do think I'm better than everyone else because I am. No, no one owes me anything..but you do. And granger I don't give a fuck if I bother you."