Malfoy spotted her coming from that Oaf's cabin. He hurried towards her and saw her pause as he came into view. There was no doubt as to where he was going. His eyes were locked on her and a predatory smirk was in place. He saw her brown eyes scan the area for anyone else before she narrowed them.

"Granger!" He greeted. Hermione merely nodded.

"What do you want Malfoy?" She sounded annoyed.

"I'm just surprised to see you without Scarface and Weasel. Did you break up with them? I heard they were sharing you."

She rolled her eyes and stalked past. Draco turned quickly and followed calling after her," I couldn't imagine why they'd want a dirty mudblood to themselves but to share you! They must be really desperate."

She continued stalking away,not even hesitating in her steps. He thought for sure this would fire her up. A low hiss escaped Draco's lips and his cool. pale eyes narrowed. The mudblood was ignoring him.

Well in a weird sort of way, she was muttering "ignore it" to herself. It he assumed meant him and his comments. At least he knew he was getting to her, but he wanted a reaction. Moving quickly he intended to close the distance between them. Perhaps she'd smack him again?

He made to grab for her elbow, to spin her around to face him when two objects quickly stepped between him and Granger, knocking his arm away. He thought he had caught her alone. Pity. He sneered.

"Weasel King, Scar head. Nice out, isn't it?"

They both scowled and Ron even took a step closer before asking to Hermione, "Are you okay? Did he hurt you?"

"I'm fine Ron. I can handle him, " she stated while rolling her eyes. She did look a bit alarmed that he had been right behind her but went on to assure her friend, "I'm not entirely helpless." She frowned at Malfoy.

"Not saying you are, but if you need us to jinx him into tomorrow.." He trailed off and Harry nodded.

"Just say the word Hermione."

"Please, let's just go. Now!" she begged as she grabbed each boys robes and pulled them harshly away. She scowled at Draco again as she did.

"So you didn't break up them. Must suck Weasel, you have to share everything at home and now you even share a girlfriend with something. Perhaps you're used to it though!" He called after. Now both Hermione and Harry had a hold of the red head and was dragging him away. Shouts of No Ron! Carried back to Draco.

He allowed himself to frown when they were gone. That wasn't nearly as satisfying as he had hoped. Potter and Weasley always got in the way. He just wanted to mess with that Granger. Having a row with her was entertaining and he sought her out for them.

Determined to catch her on her alone to bully her some more he stalked off. He'd receive a detention for being out this late anyway if he were caught. It dawned on him that bringing Crabbe or Goyle would have been a good idea. What if they came back without Granger and did jinx him?

He picked up the pace. No doubt the trio went straight to Gryffindor tower. Scowling some more he hurried to the dungeons.