By the Light of the Silvery Moon

She sat atop of the Astrometry Tower. She wanted some peace and quiet from the end of the year party in the Gryffindor tower. All the houses were having parties that night. She happened to glance out at the clear night sky with the large full silvery moon. It looked as if she could reach out and touch it. It reminded her of another reason she was there, she wanted to see his star. She knew it was just a silly fantasy but when she saw the Dragon star, she made a wish that he was with her. That he didn't hate her because of her muggle heritage.

"Why up here all alone? This place is for lovers." His voice wasn't in her head as she turned to face him hoping she wouldn't see anyone with him. That wasn't the image she wanted all summer. He was alone. She mustered all of her courage. She wouldn't show him any fear tonight.

"It looks as if all the lovers have found more appealing accommodations seeing as how it's only the two of us here. Looking for a place to hide as well?"

He half-heartily laughed and went to stand next to her leaning on the railing. "Which star are you looking at? I would think that the Northern Star would be your star of choice, to keep you on course."

Turning on him she said, "The Dragon star is my choice."

He looked at her like she had just grown a second head. "Why is that particular star your favorite?"

"I have always thought it was placed there to protect us. Dragons are large, graceful, powerful creatures that fiercely protect what belongs to them."

He just stared at her. He felt a slow need to taste her, in every sense of the word. "Have you put a spell on me?" He asked her.

"No, why do you ask?" Her hand went to touch his shoulder before she pulled it back.

He didn't speak again. He pulled her in his embrace and slowly brought her lips to his. He tangled his fingers in her soft brown curls while his other hand pressed her against him. She moaned into his mouth as his lips nipped and suckled her own. She matched him kiss for kiss.

His hands went under her shirt and a smiled crossed his face as he felt the lace covering her breasts. "Are your knickers lacy as well, Granger?"

"Only one way to find out, Malfoy" she boldly touched him through his trousers. This caused him to growl while he captured her neck with his mouth. He picked her up and placed her legs around his waist as he moved them from the railing to the Tower wall. He ground against her center as his mouth continued the assault on her lips and neck.

They both took a steady breath and then Hermione afraid of losing the moment began to slip the buttons on his shirt through the holes to divest him of his shirt. He was a God to her eyes in the night light. He was tone and tight in all the right places.

Before either of them knew what was happening they were both naked and their hands fought for control over the other. They each explored all areas of the other, like they were studying for exams and neither wanted to fail the test. Each responded to the other in moans and growls. It would be heated one second and in the blink of an eye would again be slow building burn.

When Draco could no longer wait he positioned himself at her center. For one brief second he thought she looked scared then it was gone and the passion was back. She nodded her encouragement. He entered her swiftly and to the hilt. He stilled as it dawned on him it was her first time.

"Hermione?"

"Don't stop now, Draco. Please!" Her begging him to continue snapped him out of his out of his shock. He began moving only slower this time. As the pain faded for Hermione she began to move with him, meeting his thrusts with her own.

"Hermione, you're so tight. Godric you feel so good." He couldn't believe the sensations that ran from the top of his head to his toes as she moved her fingers over his skin. He leaned down to kiss her neck tasting the salt on her from the sweat beading over her.

She leaned forward to return the sensations he was bestowing on her as she ran her tongue over his skin. She loved the feel and taste of him. None of her dreams or fantasies prepared for what she was feeling and from Draco Malfoy at that. If she was infatuated before he touched her she was now completely head over heels for the man inside her.

She knew they were both close to finishing. She felt his rhythm begin to increase as she felt the growing explosion within. Her body clamped around him as she came causing her to scream his name in a way that drove Draco's own release.

They lay wrapped in each other for a long time. Draco stoked her arms as she stoked his chest.

"Hermione," he started but before he could finish or insult her she interrupted him.

"Draco, let's not talk about it. It was just something that happened." She pulled from his embrace and started to put her clothes back on. She was afraid to look at him. She was afraid he would see her true feelings for him and she couldn't take it if he laughed at her.

"I can agree that something happened but why with me? I thought girls wanted their first time to mean something with the person they shared it with."

She hoped she hid her feelings as she faced him. Her breath caught as she watched him pull his trouser up over his glorious body. "Sex is a natural thing. Why girls feel the need to mix emotional baggage to it I have never understood."

He looked down at her and whispered, "So, we agree that this was just what it was. It meant nothing more."

"I'm not going to pretend I didn't enjoy it because I enjoyed it very much. I never thought you would be so passionate in a sexual nature with someone like me."

He knew what she meant, "Someone like you? You mean a muggle-born?"

"No, a Gryffindor" she walked past him and he grabbed her hand as she did.

"Being a Gryffindor isn't the worst thing you could be." He leaned down and kissed her once more before she left.

The next morning she watched as he left with his parents from the train. Their eyes met briefly and she almost thought he winked at her. She knew that one thing was stronger than ever. She was correct in telling Harry over a year ago that nothing was going to ever be the same.

To Be Continued….