It was a good summer afternoon. Hermione was strolling through Diagon alley. After all it seemed such a good day to be out taking a walk around. And maybe go to Flourish and Blotts and buy a few books. There is always a place for books. It's been a long week filled with so much of work and tiredness. Now it was time for some books.
The bell over the door tingled as she entered the shop. She made her way between the books. Soon enough she was sitting in the lounge and immersed in a book. In a distant bells could be heard tingling again, welcoming a new costumer.
"My my, what do we have here "
Hermione could recognise that familiar drawl anywhere even after years. "Malfoy" .
She glanced above her book. It seemed Malfoy stopped using gel and let his blonde hair fall out messily on his eyes. He sure seemed have six packs and his skin wasn't that pale anymore. And he still had his smirks present in his face. All in all he looked handsome and sexy, not that Hermione is ever going to say that aloud.
"Oh yes Granger it's me. 10 points to Gryffindor". Oh yes he is still a pompous ass, that didn't seem to be changed.
"Well Malfoy I should say, did not expect to see you here of all places"
"Well Granger I can say, if anyone expects to see u, it must here"
Hermione was confused. She actually expected him to call her mudblood by now, which he did not. It also seemed he is actually enjoying having this conversation with her. There did not seem any venom in his words, just amusement all over his face.
"Shut up Malfoy. You're still the same"
"But u changed Granger. You look more feminine now, I like it". Malfoy smirked.
Hermione was shocked. Wow, that sure did seem like a compliment, after all it was coming from the Draco Malfoy.
"But even that can't change the fact that you're a bookworm"
Ooh that did it! "Malfoy just what do u think of yourself? Why do you always have to be jerk ? I thought now that we're all out of Hogwarts and adults now, u might show some maturity. But no! You still have to be heartless pompous ass with that annoying smirk! You might have changed in your looks and look handsome now but you're personality is still same ! What is the problem in being a bookworm? Ok I like books, so what ?
At least I'm not arrogant as you. You are such—"
Malfoy cut her off by kissing her right there. Hermione had no idea what to do but he sure seemed to be a godd kisser. It lasted for full 60 seconds and then he pulled away.
"Sorry but that seemed the only way to shut you up. Now u listen to me. I was just messing around ok. Learn to take a joke Granger. For your information I can be mature. Who said being a bookworm is bad ? I was just teasing you. There is no problem in being a bookworm, personally I like girls with personality and brains but just bimbos."
They whole time Hermione was standing there, mouth agape, staring at him. She couldn't believe it. Malfoy did grow up after all.
"Oh and u think I'm handsome?". The smirk is present again. Hermione blushed and realized her slip now.
"Don't worry Granger I think you are gorgeous". Oohh that smirk ! And he winked !
"Now close your mouth. Fly might go in." Hermione shut her mouth immediately.
"Well Granger it was nice meeting you but now I have to rush. See you around." The bell tingled again informing he just left the shop.
Hermione still could not understand just what happened. But thing was sure, she would see Malfoy around a lot.
And surprisingly she looked forward to it.
