A/N: Here's the preface for a new story I'm working on. I've decided to call it Gravity as of right now, but there's possibly going to be a title change in the future somewhere. It's Cedric/Hermione, and I haven't decided if it's going to end up being AU or not. (Meaning I don't know if I'm going to stick with Cedric's death or not... .) Anyway, I hope you read and enjoy, and please leave me a review. I live for reviews.

Disclaimer: Don't own. Puh-leeze don't sue me!

Preface
Smiles

Hermione had remembered the mild flirtations that had gone on between herself and the rather handsome Cedric Diggory in her third year, but nothing had stood out in her mind as much as the smile he had subtly sent her way when he jumped down from the tree on the walk to the portkey. At first glance, she didn't think the smile was for her, but when she looked up from the ground, she noticed that he was still watching her. How this magnificently good looking guy had noticed her was beyond her own comprehension. His smile was so incredibly charming, too. Crooked, but still perfect beyond reproach. To Hermione, he was the most amazing person in the world. To Cedric, she was everything he ever wanted. But there was one thing that scared him more than anything. Deep in his heart of hearts, the last thing he wanted to do was hurt her. And for some reason, he felt as though someday, he would.