"Something wicked this way comes!" The choir sang out. Everyone clapped as they exited their spot and Dumbledore stepped up to his podium.

"Welcome, welcome to another year at Hogwarts!" Dumbledore spoke out. "Now, I'd like to say a few words before we all become too befuddled by our excellent feast!" The room grew silent and the Headmaster continued.

"First, I am pleased to welcome Professor R.J. Lupin. Who's kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Good luck, Professor!" Dumbledore pointed to a man at the staff table. Lupin stood up as the crowd applauded.

"Of course, that's why he knew to give you the chocolate Harry!" Hermione said as she leaned over the table. Harry nodded when they heard someone whisper, "Potter!"

They said it again and Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked over to see Draco looking at them. He smirked and asked, "Is it true you fainted?" Another Slytherin acted like he fainted and Draco laughed. "I mean you actually fainted?"

"Shove off, Malfoy." Ron said as he grabbed Harry's shoulder, making him face the table again.

"How did he find out?" Harry groaned.

"Just forget it." Hermione whispered. She glared at Draco and he immediately stopped laughing. She turned her attention back to Professor Dumbledore and listened to the rest of his speech.

"Fortuna Major!" Harry practically yelled.

"Yes, alright. Go in." The Fat Lady said disappointedly as her frame swung open.

Harry, Ron and their other friends stepped in mumbling things like Finally! or She can't even sing! Hermione was right behind them but when everyone had gone in, she turned on her heel and traveled down the stairs. She walked right back to the Great Hall to see Draco standing by the doorway with Crabbe and Goyle. She cleared her throat loudly, causing Draco to see her. His cronies were too stuck in their conversation to even notice, so Draco just walked up to Hermione. She motioned him to follow as she walked away. He followed and they hid behind a large statue of a dragon.

"Hey!" He whispered while smiling. She just glared and his smile faded. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"How did you find out about Harry fainting?" Hermione asked.

Draco laughed and Hermione smacked his arm. "Ow! I'm sorry 'Mione, but it is pretty hilarious!"

"It is not!" She whisper-shouted.

He tried to hold back a laugh as he said, "Okay okay, I'm sorry. I found out from a Ravenclaw first year, alright?"

"How did they find out?" She asked.

"I don't know! Look, please forgive me. I won't bring it up again, I promise."

She kept her hard expression, but now she couldn't look him in the face. He smiled, knowing that he was getting to her.

"C'mon." he said while nudging her arm.

She rolled her eyes and smiled. "Fine, I forgive you."

He smiled and said, "Good." He then started to lean in. Their lips met and, like before, they both felt fireworks. They stayed like that, kissing each other passionately when they heard footsteps coming their way. The pulled apart and didn't say a word.

"I think he went this way!" They heard Crabbe say.

Draco groaned and Hermione smiled. She pecked his lips once more before crawling behind another statue about 10 feet away. Draco stood up and walked over to Goyle and Crabbe.

He nodded his head in the direction of the Slytherin common room and they just followed. Meanwhile, Hermione's back was leaning against the statue.

That was close! She thought.

She closed her eyes and smiled, thinking about Draco. She then checked her watch. 10:00 pm. Hermione quickly got up and walked to the Gryffindor common room. She would be in so much trouble if she got caught.