Hermione's POV
"I wonder why he didn't insult me…didn't try to curse me or jinx me…. didn't even call me mudblood! Instead… he apologized. Maybe…..maybe, he has changed for the better. Maybe the war could have changed his perspective like Harry said. If…if so…maybe…..we could be friends?"
I was baffled and I didn't know what to think.
There.
I said it.
I didn't know. Me, Hermione Granger didn't know.
I really hated not knowing. It was one of those things… Like Ron was with spiders!
"Ah well…I should head back to the dorms. I still have to finish that charms essay from Professor Flitwick."
Back at the dorms, immersed in my homework, the blond soon left my mind.
The next day, we were having double potions in the afternoon. Since there were only a few returning students, all the houses were combined for all the classes. Headmistress McGonagall had convinced Professor Slughorn to continue teaching potions after a few death threats and guilt trips. It had been rather amusing, really.
Flashback
The Great Hall was filled with students that were chattering excitedly about the sorting that was about to begin. But, before the first years could be led in, Professor Slughorn bust in with Headmistress McGonagall hot on his heals screaming that if he didn't teach potions until the next year when she could find a replacement, she would curse him into oblivion.
End of Flashback
Of course, afterwards, Professor Slughorn agreed to teach instead of going in to retirement.
Today, we're making Draught of the Living Dead. It's complicated and disastrous if you get it wrong, but nothing that I can't handle. I've also noticed that Neville has improved a lot. He also seems a lot more confident than before the war but I still can't believe he changed so much. Speaking of changing, this brought a certain blond to my mind. I was brought back to yesterday's events. I looked towards his table where he was intently brewing his own potion. I –
Crack
The shock of Seamus's exploding potion knocked me of my feet. When I regained my bearings, noxious fumes were already spreading causing…..me…. ….. …sleepy….. …..
Out of my peripheral vision I saw Draco rushing in with a hand over his mouth and his other hand clutching something prickly. As soon as he dropped it in the cauldron the fumes immediately dissipated and the liquid within stopped bubbling.
Professor Slughorn crawled out from under his desk where he had been hiding. He meandered over to inspect the damage and gave a start upon noticing me sprawled across the floor half unconscious and rapidly losing the battle against sleep.
"Oh dear, Mr. Malfoy would you be so kind as to escort Miss. Granger to the hospital wing? By the way, impressive use of lionfish spines to counteract the effects that the Wormwood had with the Sopophorous bean. Madam Pomfrey should have a stock of completed Wiggenweld Potions that she can administer upon Miss Granger. Good, now, Mr. Finnigan, please clean up this unfortunate mess."
I felt hands propping me up and groggily, I got into something that resembled a sitting position. My mind was foggy and my movements sluggish, but with the help of Draco I was able to stand and we slowly made our way to the hospital wing.
As we progressed, my mind became clearer and I started thinking properly but my body got slower and slower and harder to control. Soon after the first two flights of stairs, I collapsed. My brain was fully alert now but I couldn't move at all. I still had my senses; I was able to feel the cold stone floor, able to see my surroundings, I could smell the mustiness of the stairs and I could hear Draco crouching down beside me trying to get me to move again.
But, no matter how hard I tried, my body wouldn't respond.
Draco's POV
Oh, no. What's happened now?
"Granger. Granger can you move?" I asked shaking her slightly. When I got no response I cursed, although I was mindful of doing it quietly.
What was I supposed to do now? I couldn't very well leave her here and find a teacher.
Sighing, I came to the conclusion that I would have to carry her. She didn't seem very heavy, but this would be….awkward at best. It would be even more awkward if she was still aware of her surroundings.
I knelt down to pick her up.
Hermione's POV
I heard Draco crouch down and- Whoa! I'm being carried by…. Draco? Huh, well he is very warm and- what the hell Hermione? You don't go around thinking about people that you aren't even friends with like that! But…then again….I do wish that we could be. Friends, I mean.
Draco's POV
"She's actually pretty light and she smells good too and- Draco, shut up! Oh my god, why do I keep thinking these thoughts?! They're not going to do anything except hurt me. Well, we're almost at the hospital wing."
I walked in through the door and immediately, Madam Pomfrey noticed us and rushed over.
"Oh dear! What happened! Go lay her down on that cot immediately!" She bustled over and ran a diagnosis. When she was finished, she sighed.
"Miss. Granger here inhaled too many fumes from the incomplete Draught of the Living Dead. Because it was unfinished, Miss Granger's mind was able to force all the effects onto her body in an act of self preservation. The symptoms should be able to be completely reversed with the Wiggenweld potion, but…"
"But what?" I asked.
"Well, the method of applying this potion is….. Well, usually the student has had the full effects of the potion wrought upon them, but Miss Granger here only has had part of the effects. To ask her to drink this potion could be deadly so it must be taken through…well...a kiss."
"…."
"WHAT?!"
"I realize why you must be so surprised Mr. Malfoy but that is the only way. You must paint your lips with this potion then kiss her. Regrettably, Miss. Granger doesn't have a boyfriend otherwise, this duty would be his, but as she doesn't…"
I was shocked. Was she trying to murder me?! Granger would kill me when she woke up! I would also be left with an even more broken heart. Still, there wasn't any other way to wake her up so…
I took the potion from Madam Pomfrey's hand and applied it. Then, I leaned in and
HAHAHA! I'm so evil. You people will just have to wait till the next chapter to see what the kiss is like. Also, remember that review's make me write faster so PLEASE REVIEW!
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