141 Puberty (2/2)

One finger went down.

”Two.”

There was only one finger left standing.

”One-”

”Alfred-is-a-dementor-That-I-met-during-the-time-I-was-contained-in-Azkaban-And-He-listens-to-me.” Said Arth in one breath.

Hermione raised an eyebrow in a charming manner.

”So why did you call him earlier today?”

Arth tried to avoid Hermione's gaze however couldn't.

”Well, Alfred is sorta like the leader of the dementors. So I called him to fix the incident.”

”Was he the one who saved Harry.”

”...”

”Arth.”

”Yes.”

Hermione took a step backward before smirking.

”So basically you have the ability to control dementors.”

”Err... basically,” Arth Replied finally able to calm down. ”Nothing important actually-”

”Is it also you who sets the dementors on Malfoy?”

Arth froze once more.

”Er... no?”

”Hahaha, is that so.” Hermione wore a smug face as she gave a quick glance at Arth.

”Alright then, keep your secrets. Just remember-”

Hermione took another step forward pinning Arth to the wall once more.

Her face was even closer this time and now their lips were barely separated.

”I don't want anymore-”

The door to the classroom opened and Colin Creevey entered the room.

”Oh hello, Hermione and Arth! Fancy meeting... you... here...”

Colin's face gradually became redder as he saw the scene before his eyes.

”Er... was I interrupting something? I'll... just... take me... leave...”

Flustered, Colin tried to exit but hit the door frame before flushing an even deeper red and running out the door.

Arth and Hermione stared at the open door for a few seconds before facing each other once more.

”As I was saying... remember, I don't want any more secrets-”

There was a loud click and Arth and Hermione whipped their faces towards the door where a tomato-faced Colin was holding a camera at the two.

”Colin... What are you doing?” Said Hermione with a cold voice.

”U-Um... sorry, I just i-instinctively took a picture-”

”I want a copy of the picture after this.”

”E-Excuse me?”

Seeing Hermione's glare, Colin nodding his head furiously.

”Of course! I will definitely give you a copy! I promise-”

”Now leave.”

”Y-yes ma'am!”

Colin left quicker than a terrified wizard.

Hermione let out a sigh before once more looking at Arth.

Arth let out a wry smile.

”You were saying?”

Hermione narrowed her eyes.

”No. More. Secrets.”

With those words she left the room with a hmph.

Arth watched her disappearing figure with a dreamy look.

”... is this what puberty feels like?”