Only Time Can Tell:

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September 26th, 1999- The First Kiss

Hermione:

The first few days back at Hogwarts were nothing special. Classes went on as usual and I usually hung out with Ron, Harry, and Ginny. Speaking of Ron, he almost had a heart attack when I told him who the "Oh-So-Important" Head Boy was. It was very strange because, for the first couple moments after I told him he remained completely still and then, as though a time bomb went off, he exploded and punched Malfoy square in the jaw. I don't really know why he did it, I mean, we aren't together or anything. Yes I know, we did kiss in the Chamber of Secrets back during the war, but when we returned to the Burrow, we both realized that we saw each other more as brother and sister rather than boyfriend and girlfriend. To be honest, I was kind of relieved. All the Weasley's, especially Molly had been so fond of Ron and I together that they started planning the wedding! Ginny and George were the only ones that didn't seem to mind us breaking up- George because he believed that the name "Hermione Weasley" didn't click and Ginny because she thought I could do better. In fact, Ginny ran up and hugged me saying "I told you so".

Anyway when I told Harry about Malfoy he stared blankly at me for a second, then a small very Un-Harry-Like smirk crept upon his face and he whispered something to Gin that made her smile and whisper back "Your on Potter".

Everything else was normal; in fact it seemed almost too normal. I told Harry, Ron, and Gin, but they just waved it off saying I was just being Paranoid and I believed them. That is until, as I left my last class, Potions on the 26th I found Malfoy waiting for someone in the corridor. He seemed to be daydreaming, looking as though he was in his own world and when I tapped him on the shoulder to ask if he was okay he flinched and began to blush. I had never really seen Malfoy blush before; he usually kept all his emotions hidden from the outside world. He said that Professor McGonagall wanted to see us in her office, something about a ball of some sort and he hurried off to the Headmistress'

Office.

As we walked I couldn't help but glance at Malfoy. There he walked beautiful as ever- Dear Merlin here we go again he is not… okay so he is a bit beautiful. Every couple of minutes I would look over at him for a moment then quickly look back down at my feet. I was silently wishing that the floor would just open and swallow me up and end my misery. You see, I couldn't stop looking at him; I couldn't stop thinking about him either. "Shit" I whispered quietly.

At this Malfoy quickly stopped walking and looked straight at me saying "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd hear Hermione Granger-Head Girl, Gryffindor Princess curse"

"Bugger off will you" I replied back and kept on walking.

"Geez, Granger- what's got your knickers in a twist?"

"Nothing Ferret, and even if there was I would tell you" I replied back. I could see his facial features seem to drop and his small smirk quickly disappear.

"Fine, be that way Granger" and with that he stopped walking, turned to his right and said "I've just remembered, I left something back in Potions. Don't wait up" and disappeared.

"What his problem?" I mumbled and continued up the corridor. When I reached McGonagall's office I noticed that there was no sign of Draco- I mean Malfoy. Yes, there was no sign of Malfoy. I figured that he was already upstairs so I proceeded to the Headmistress.

When I reached McGonagall's office I knocked lightly waiting for a reply. The door slowly opened and none other than Luna Lovegood popped out.

"Oh hello Hermione!" she said with a dreamy smile, "please do come in." I followed her through the door and entered the room.

"Good Evening Miss Granger, is there I can help you with?" McGonagall asked "Miss Lovegood here was just telling my about the castle's Nargle problem"

"Didn't you want to see me Professor?" I asked confused "Malfoy said you wanted to meet with us."

"I don't recall asking for you, dear. But, if you would like to discuss something Miss Lovegood and I were just finishing up."

"No, no Professor. I think I'm good " I replied with a weak smile.

"Splendid! Now you and Miss Lovegood better be going, you wouldn't want Filch to catch you out when past dark. But before you two go, would you like some sweets? Dumbledore left me an enormous supply of treats and goodies" she said winking.

"Thank you Professor" Luna and I replied in unison as we reached for a Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Bean.

"Now off you go girls, feel free to visit any time." And with that Luna and I left, leaving a cheery Headmistress behind.

As we walked Luna began to speak, "You know Hermione, you shouldn't be so harsh with him, he just wants your attention"

I looked over at her puzzled, "Who Luna?"

"Why, Draco of course" she replied, "He just wants you to notice him"

I held back a laugh. Malfoy want ME to notice him, fat chance. "Why do you say that Luna?" I asked my friend.

"The Winnyspirts" she replied once again "they like to dance inside our heads sometime, so they always know what were thinking."

I smiled at this. I loved hearing about all of Luna's magical friends. "So, the Winnyspirts told you?"

"Oh yes! I talk to almost every magical creature here at Hogwarts, except for those troublesome Nargles; they always seem to be making problems. I wonder if they learned from Peeves."

"So you're saying that Draco Malfoy-Honorary Pureblood, Slytherin Prince & Sex God wants MY attention?"

"Indeed Hermione, in fact if the Winnyspirts are correct you two seem to be crushing on each other."

As soon as the words escaped her mouth I instantly felt my cheeks begin to blush furiously. Damn Winnyspirts! Real or not they just gave away my secret! "What makes them think that?" I said trying to sound as though it were the most ridiculous thing in the world.

"Well Hermione, when I heard the Winnyspirts I decided to watch you a bit to see if what they said was true. And fro what I've been seeing you two have been staring at each other an awful lot lately. Haven't you noticed how distracted Draco has been, I mean you are Head Girl, you practically dorm with him! Besides, the Winnyspirts can see inside our heads remember! They see all of our thoughts, and they say that Draco's have been about a certain curly-haired Brunette on a certain Slytherin's Quidditch broom." She said with a wink.

I began to blush bright red once again. HE was really thinking about me. I felt a smile creep upon my face.

"Oh don't be embarrassed Hermione," she said seeing me blush "that's absolutely nothing compared to what Blaise thinks about me" a naughty smirk crept upon her small pink lips, "Nothing at ALL."

I smiled, remembering that Blaise and Luna had been dating for..6..7…8 months now. They had told us after the war and even though he was a Slytherin, the olive-skinned Italian boy was able to be friendly with Harry, Ron, Gin, Neville, and I.

"Speak of the Devil" Luna suddenly said as Blaise Zambini strode down the corridor and over to us.

"Hermione" he said with a nod, "My Darling" he said to Luna as he picked up her hand and placed a gentle kiss on top of it. His violet eyes seemed to glow whenever he was around Luna. I was truly happy for them; Luna was a very lucky girl indeed. Next to Malfoy and Harry, Blaise Zambini was the third hottest guy in school- Gin even agrees. With his olive skin, dark mahogany brown hair, violet eyes, and gentlemanly charm he could have any girl in a heartbeat. But, of course his heart only beat for a certain blue-eyed, blonde-haired Ravenclaw. They were truly, Madly in-love and from what Luna told Gin and I at our Friday-Night sleepovers, they had passed second base a long time ago.

"What are two fine young ladies like yourselves doing out past curfew?" Blaise asked snaking his arm around Luna's waist.

"Just out for a little stroll Blaise" I replied. Damn! How I wish I had something like they did. Everyone seemed to have someone around here: Ginny had Harry, Luna had Blaise, Neville had Hannah Abbot, Seamus had Lavender, and I think based on all his sneaking around, that Ron had Pansy.

After my moment of thought I looked back over at Blaise, who was currently twirling Luna around, as if she were a dancer. I then realized that I should probably give them their privacy and said "You know, It really is getting late, I'd better be off."

"See you tomorrow Hermione!" Luna replied while Blaise mumbled something about being careful walking back.

"Have fun" I replied smiling and with a wink, I was gone.

It really was getting late so I decided to head back to the common room. Merlin- was I tired! When I entered, there was no Draco in sight so I sat down on our silver couch and closed my eyes.

Draco:

Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn! How could I be so stupid- caring for Granger when she obviously doesn't feel the same way about me? I mean she still treats me like the little Brat I was in second year. You see after Weasel-Bee randomly decided to break my jaw, she and I had grown closer and most grudges had been forgotten. I apologized for being as she so nicely put it: "A Pig-headed, arrogant, little Snob who cared about no one but himself" and she apologized for punching me in the nose back in third year. I though we seemed pretty even, that is until today. I had came to get her for our "meeting with McGonagall", which was pretty much an excuse just to walk with her. I figured that we'd joke around, flirt without even realizing it, and maybe even hold hands. Yeah-I know, Corny right. But then she started cursing and it was like she had completely forgotten the past month! I feel so stupid!

Just then I heard the door open and Hermione shout "Malfoy? You there?"

I didn't answer, but waited until I heard faint snoring to proceed down the stairs. What I saw both amused and intrigued me. Hermione Granger was lying on a silver sofa, her beautiful chestnut curl spewed around her like a golden halo, breathing steadily. I figured she was asleep; so one little kiss couldn't hurt.

I slowly lowered my head down, until my lips were just centimeters from her's and I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and closed the gap between us. It was a gentile kiss, her soft lips moving against mine until a hand tanged itself in my hair and Hermione began to kiss back. I could now taste her lips as I ran my tongue in and out of her mouth. I started caressing her cheek with my hand gently, just so I could feel her soft delicate skin while, one of her hands still entangled in my hair while the other held my face close. Merlin- It was probably the best kiss I've ever had- and trust me, I've kissed tons of girls before. After what seemed like hours we broke apart and I looked straight into her eyes.

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