Zero Hour
The castle was completely dark; no one spoke and nothing moved as she wandered anxiously towards the room.
Most were asleep by now, patrol having finished half an hour previous.
She reveled in the silence of this zero hour.
She quickened her pace as she drew nearer, seeing a tall shadow appear and then vanish into the room she sought.
She swung open the door and took off the cloak which hid her.
"What did you want me here for, Granger?"
She flicked her wand just once, bringing the candles to light. The glow flickered merrily against his face, casting a light shadow on his pale complexion.
"For this…" she whispered and she stepped towards him and grasped his face gently within her hands.
A week ago he had kissed her.
Her brain had not concentrated on anything else since.
She placed her lips to his so softly, testing her boundaries.
"You caused this, Malfoy," she muttered softly before she kissed him once more, this time firmer and with much more passion. "You made me want to feel."
His only response was to kiss her deeper and take advantage of this zero hour.
Just for this moment they did not have to hide.