Arrival

The car ride to Ceri's was quiet and very awkward. I had nothing to say to him for lying to me but there was something bothering me.

Why was it only muggles that were there surrounding my parents (adoptive parents I should say), why did all the muggles have a dark mark and how the hell did Zach find out before me?

But I was filled with to much anger to actually talk to him.

When I got to Ceri's I didn't even let Zach get a word in I just quickly got my suitcase and went to Ceri's door. He did try to start a conversation with me but I didn't want to hear it so I just knocked Ceri's door and explained the situation to her and she said to me.

"Of course you can stay here 'Mione for as long as you need."

"Aww, thanks Cer' I just don't think I could handle being around people who have lied to me for so long."

"I understand 'mione. Really I do, in fact let's watch a film tonight to cheer you up!"

"Sounds good cer' your the best ever"

I didn't even say good bye to my supposed cuisine.

… half an hour later …..

While we were unpacking my suitcase Ceri said.

"so why are you really here 'mione?"

"I don't know what you mean Ceri."

"Don't play dumb 'mione and don't act like your just upset about being adopted. You stayed with your parents through the arguments and hell. So don't yell me your just upset about that. I know you better than you know yourself."

"Wow Cer' that has got to be the best speech you have ever used on me ! but your right its just ….. I don't know. I don't feel like I belong there anymore."
ceri let the subject drop after that. So we just finished unpacking my suitcase in silence.

"Tell you what, to say thank you for letting me stay here you pick the film and I'll get the treats."

"Are you sure? You don't have to."

"Yes I do, I wont be long. What do you want?"

"Just get me a galaxy and some sweets 'mione please."

"'kay wont be long promise."

The nearest shop was just around the corner so I didn't bother putting on a jacket.

As I was walking down the street I heard another pair of footfalls and sensed some one walking behind me.

So I ran. I mean what else was I supposed to do I'm only 15 after all.

When I got in the shop I got to see that it was one of Zach's friends that was stalking me.

So that's going to take care of me is it? Well I'm not going to make it easy for him. I thought while paying for the stuff.

I had a plan in my mind about how to lose the loser but I needed more sweets for that. So of course that's what I was pretending to get when he decided it was time to pay because I was taking so long. As his stuff was going through the scanner I snuck out of the shop and into a ally way.

Then when he came out of the shop I knocked him out with a plank of wood. One thing was for sure he was a death eater.

I ran as fast as I could back to Ceri's.

"hey Cer' sorry I took so long but the queue to pay was out of this world really."

"Oh! Don't worry I wasn't lonely my boy best friend came over just now so do you think he could watch the film with us?"

"yeah sure as long as he doesn't 1)ruin the ending and 2)don't talk through the film."

"You have my word I will not ruin the ending nor will I talk through the film." Said a voice that I knew all to well from the fact that it has taunted me or the last 4 years, and sure enough when I turned around there was Draco Malfoy leaning against the door frame.

"Oh I am so sorry I haven't introduced you two yet. Hermione Draco, Draco 'mione.. I'll get the drinks and snacks while you guys get the living room set up."

As soon as Ceri rounded the corner I turned to Malfoy.

"What the hell Malfoy! You're my best friends boy best friend. Did I mention the fact that Ceri is a muggle."

"Yes Granger I am Ceri's boy best friend and yes I know she is a muggle but she unlike all my pureblood friends has a brain. Besides no one in Hogwarts would believe that I the 'Slytherin Prince' would talk to a muggle. So just play along okay?"

"Fine but I still don't like or trust you Malfoy."

"Feelings mutual." He murmured in a way that made me think I wasn't meant to hear it.

Just then ceri came 'round the corner with the snacks and drinks.

"Why aren't the blankets laid and you two are still fully dressed go and get changed into pj's now. Draco I know you haven't got any pj's with you so just take your top off or something."

We both went upstairs to get changed but I was confused. Why would Malfoy want a muggle for a friend. I got changed into my favourite pyjamas, my drama queen ones in black fabric with leggings and a slouch top that falls down one shoulder. When I finished getting changed I brushed my teeth and hair before going down stairs only to bump into the chest of Adonis then I looked up and saw that it was just Malfoy in a pair of shorts and just like that my fantasy ended.

"Wow Granger you actually look nice wearing that" said the Slytherin prince with shock in his voice.

"Thanks. Wait did you the Draco Malfoy the very bane of my existence just give me a compliment?" I asked shocked.

"Yeah well don't get used to it okay. I was trying to be civil to you to keep up the act that we only just met, but if your to stupid to know hpow to act then I wont be civil to you for Ceri's sake. How bout you just forget the compliment I gave you ?"

"Wow Malfoy that has got to be the smartest thing you have ever said and of course I'm not stupid I am the smartest witch of our generation. And I was shocked that you gave me a compliment you never gave me one before. Ever."

"'Moine, Draco hurry up the film is about to start and the Ben and Jerry's is melting!"

"Coming Cer'" we both said at the same time before rushing down stairs. To watch beetle juice.

…. Hour and a half later …

The film had just ended and somehow me and Ceri ended up snuggled into Malfoy's sides only Ceri had fallen asleep.

"Malfoy are you awake?"

"Yes Granger but Ceri isn't."

"Theres a guest bedroom upstairs you can sleep in there, I'll take Ceri's bed and she can sleep on here so we don't have to wake her up. I'll go get her some pillows while you lay her gone so shes comfy please?"

"Okay fine but hurry up I think shes starting to drool on me!"

As I walked up stairs laughing at Malfoy to get pillows for Ceri, I couldn't help but wonder how Malfoy could be so different in school and here with Ceri.

As I got back down stairs I saw Malfoy looking at down at Ceri with a look in his eyes that I could only describe as caring. I didn't say anything as I placed the pillows under her head and moved the blanket over her so she would be warm.

"Follow me and I'll take you to the guest bedroom."

"You don't have to mind."

"Yes I do, it's the right thing to do."I said opening the door to the guest bedroom. "Good night Malfoy"
"Good night Granger."

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