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That's just the thing, though. I'm tired of waiting on every rule and limitation I've led myself to and never overcame.

Imagine the ways I could help you, and Ron, and everyone else, if I was more resourceful.

What do you mean, resourceful?

Playing the nice girl hasn't helped or saved anyone, Harry, not really. My skills have. If I can make those skills more effective in the slightest, whether that means I get others to bend over backward for me, that means something.

It would be selfish of me to not do everything I can for you and the others.

What are you saying? You want to manipulate people? You can't be serious.

You know I appreciate all the help you've given me. But I don't want you to go out of your way to do it. It's dangerous.

Manipulate people is a very general way to put it. I've held myself back. There are things I need, to help you, to help my parents, to help myself, to help the house elves, and I'd...convinced myself they were untouchable.

I'm a smart girl, Harry, I think I can handle it.

What things?

Malfoy has been trying to access the Gryffindor common room with a surprising enthusiasm. I want to know why. I certainly won't find out by asking nicely.

Besides that, I'm sick of how the other students treat you sometimes, the way they treat people like Neville and Luna. Obviously, harsh words aren't enough. I want to tear them down.

He is? Well, why not just report him to the Professors? They'll keep an eye on him, wouldn't they?

I appreciate you looking out for me. But I've learned to ignore them. ... At least, for the most part.

Look, I know that ever since Sirius died... well, people think I'm falling apart and that I've gone a bit mad. I know I haven't exactly been myself either. But I'm just so angry at everything and it's hard to control how I feel sometimes.

He's not a stupid boy, Harry. He's up to something, and I doubt the professors can keep an eye on him at every turn.

You shouldn't have to ignore them.

I know you're hurting Harry. I'm just trying to make sure things get a bit easier. I'd do anything to help you, you know I would.

I don't see what he has to gain by getting access into the Gryffindor Tower. Seems a bit silly of him to be invested in such an idea.

I know. But there's nothing anyone can do right now. I'm hurting and I need to deal with this loss on my own.

...Do you know anything about that? Heard anything?

I know you do. That's why I want these idiots out of your hair.

No, I haven't. How did you find out?

They'll get bored soon enough.

He's asked me for the password. Repeatedly.

They shouldn't get away with it. You've gone through enough.

And he somehow thought you would just give it to him?

I'll be okay. I'll get through this.

Apparently.

I'm still going to do something, Harry.

That was incredibly stupid of him. And rather desperate, I might add.

What exactly do you plan on doing?

Yes, well, he's a git. So I try not expect terribly much.

I need information before I go plotting...how quickly do you wager I could get the Slytherin common room password?

If you ask Zabini, he might just hand it over to you. He's been acting rather friendly lately.

Why would you want to go into the Slytherin common room?

I don't think he will. He's always treated me a bit odd, now he's simply suspicious. I don't think he thinks much of me.

For information.

He keeps telling me that he wants to sleep with me. Hilarious fella, that one.

What sort of information?

He does.

Whatever they have to give. I'm not picky. The more, the better. I'm creative.

What will you do with all of that information?

Get back at them.

Be careful, Hermione. They won't take too lightly to being messed with. It's not worth it.

They shouldn't take me lightly.