A/N: New chapter, hope you will enjoy this one.

"Yes, Miss Granger is to be partnered with," He searched the room for an available student. "Ah yes, with Mr. Malfoy" Snape's thin mouth twisted into a malicious grin.

Hermione's mouth hanged open. Malfoy? Of all people, Snape had to pick Malfoy? Of course she could understand wanting to make her life miserable with Ron and Harry but stooping so low that she might kill his favorite student? "Professor, are you quite sure there isn't anyone left?" Hermione's voice was merely a squeak. "Do you have any problem with being with Mr. Malfoy, Miss Granger? Or do I have to dock points?" Snape smiled viciously. When Hermione didn't speak, Snape said, "Alright now, everyone go to your partners and start making the Potion. You have an hour. Start." Everyone went to their partners as Hermione trudged to her own.

Malfoy was wearing that smirk of his when she reached his table. As he didn't bother on going to hers. "Stop smirking Malfoy, we have work to do." Hermione nearly growled. It was bad enough being partnered with him, now her grade is in his hands. If he didn't cooperate, well…she will have to strangle him. "Tut, tut, tut Granger. No manners? I have to say, I'm deeply hurt" Draco said in a mocking voice. He put his hand over his chest and acted as if she had really hurt him. "Let's get this over with." She muttered to herself. She went to the cupboard to get some ingredients for her potion. Draco just merely watched.

It was fun teasing the Mudblood. Of course it was not satisfying to get witty comebacks but he liked the way she can match his intelligence. Hermione added the valerian sprigs to the cauldron and stirred with utter most concentration. She bit her lip as she waited for the potion to heat. She looked over to him as he sat watching her. "What?" She whispered in an irritated tone. Draco smiled and said, "Oh nothing, I was just wondering what Weasel would say when he sees you and me snogging" He pretended he was innocent. He could almost laugh at her expression. "Don't you ever try that trick on me Malfoy! Or I-I will, uh" Hermione stopped talking as she blushed and looked at her cauldron.

What a funny thing. She thinks he'll kiss her? As if! Father will kill him if he ever tries to do that to something as low as her. But he couldn't help noticing how she bit her lip just awhile ago. It was an innocent gesture. Not those lip-biting that is done on purpose. She bit her lip because she was concentrating. Her eyebrows furrowed, noticing Draco again. "Will you ever stop staring?" She said half-heartedly. "Nope" He replied simply. He was staring at her to tease her. He knows how conscious she gets. "I've met better than you, you know." He said conversationally. "Congrats" A sarcastic Hermione retorted. She was so easy to fire up. "Shagged my share too." He said, trying to get to her feisty side. Unfortunately, she doesn't care about those things. "First of all, please don't go to the details. And second, you're with Pansy right? Why would you be shagging other girls instead of being faithful to your girlfriend?" She asked, looking at her cauldron.

"Why do you care?" He asked uncertainly. He didn't want her telling those things to Pansy. She would kill him. "I just think it's wrong to have a girlfriend then just cheating behind her back. I mean, why have a girlfriend when you just want to shag?" She asked again, now looking at him. He squirmed under her chocolate, brown gaze. "None of your business," He finally mumbled. She shrugged and returned to studying the cauldron.

The potion was almost ready. Just a few minutes, then she would be free. She thought about her conversation with Malfoy. She was right, wasn't she? But then, why should she care? It's not like she's his girlfriend. She shuddered. Never. She looked over at the blonde Slytherin. He was looking bored out of his mind. Good. He wasn't much of a help anyway. But he wasn't much of a nuisance either. Had he forgotten what he said yesterday? The M-word? Impossible. He wouldn't miss a chance insulting her. But now, he was just bored. Odd.

"I will give you extra time to deal with the potion. Pass it on Friday, tomorrow. Finished potions would also be passed tomorrow. Class dismissed." Snape drawled. Everyone happily packed their things, eager to be dismissed. Hermione was contemplating on where she was going to do the potion. She couldn't bring it into the Gryffindor common room. Someone might meddle with it. She couldn't bring it into her dormitory because there was no more space. Her dorm was always messy because of Lavender and Parvati. And also, because of herself. She sighed, there was only one place she can put her Potion where no one in the right mind would meddle with it.

The Head Girl's dorm. Damn. She did not want to go back there. Not after the fight. Things will be awkward. It was always awkward. She sighed as she packed her remaining belongings. She slung her book bag over her shoulder and set off to History of Magic, her last class. Not noticing Draco staring at her. Again.

"You are going to go back there Mione? I thought you were going to stay with us!" Harry complained. Ron was too busy eating to talk. They were in the Great Hall. It was already dinner and students were already going to bed. The chatter was mostly from the teachers table. "I'm sorry Harry, but I need to take extra care of my Potion." Hermione explained. Harry still didn't get it. He things she enjoys staying there with that git? Not a chance. "We can take care of it." Ron said gruffly, after swallowing his treacle fudge. "Er, thanks for the offer Ron, but I can do it by myself." Hermione smiled apologetically. He just went back to eating. "Alright, but if Malfoy gives you a hard time, you know who to call." Harry twirled his wand in his fingers.

"Thanks Harry. Well, I'll be off, goodnight." She rose up and started her journey to her Head Girl dorm. She took a deep breathe, and entered the room. It was awfully quiet. Signaling Malfoy was not yet back. She breathed a sigh of relief, and sat down on the living room couch. The living room was mostly composed of a fireplace, a couch, and numerous bookshelves. Since Hermione loved to read. And oddly enough, so did Malfoy.

Draco opened the door, feeling quite cheerful. He just pulled a prank on some Gryffindor's with Crabbe and Goyle. Ah, the good old days. He jumped at the sight of someone sitting on the couch. "Oh it's just you Granger," He said, trying to sound lazy. She rolled her eyes and just continued to study the cauldron. Speaking of Gryffindor's, time to annoy another one. He sat beside her, careful not to touch her. "Trying to stare at it till it melts? Honestly Granger, even a bookworm like you should have something to do." He baited. He saw her count silently to ten, and resumed watching the cauldron.

"I'm watching it, so it won't go over the hour. Snape said it only takes an hour, but it actually takes an hour and 30 minutes." She stated. Draco rolled his eyes. She was such a know-it-all. "Whatever, Granger" He replied. He watched the cauldron with her. After a few minutes, the liquid turned purple, that exact color on what the Binding Potion should be. She poured a little of the potion to a vile and covered it with a cork. "There, all done." She smiled happily. It was the only time Draco saw her smile in the midst of him. All he did was stared at the corners of her mouth that was in a smile. He shook those thoughts out of his head.

"Well, nice cauldron watching Granger, but unlike you, I need my beauty sleep." He started to get up, but then she shouted, "NO!" At first, Draco didn't know what was she talking about. But after a half-second, he knew what she meant. He felt searing pain ripple through his body. He yelled out in pain, mirroring hers. He looked over her and saw that she was in pain too. But why? It was like his left arm was burning. He finally found something to hold him up. Unfortunately, he grabbed Granger's hand. Another searing pain shot through him. After a few seconds, the pain was gone. Just like that. He looked at his left arm and saw that his hand was clasped with Granger's. This was not good.

She also looked at her hand and yelped slightly. They were holding hands. And they were stuck. The Binding Potion must've spilled on his arm and half of it spilled on Granger's right arm. They both grabbed on something, and it was each other's hands. "We're in deep trouble." Draco whispered.

A/N: So, that's the 2nd Chapter! I hope you guys like it. I'm not that experienced, and I'm experiencing with this one. Next chapter MIGHT be tomorrow or next week. Thanks for reading!

-Ella