Hermione woke early Saturday morning. She rushed out of the Slytherin covered room, feeling as though she was now tainted by it. She quickly got dressed and walked out of her common room to grab an early breakfast. She actually felt like she got a full night's sleep, which was shocking considering her company. She grabbed a small doughnut and headed towards the ground, smiling at the sound of the birds singing. She wrapped her cloak tighter around her as the wind picked up, causing her to shiver slightly. She walked to her favorite spot, the huge oak tree next to the lake, and sat against the bark to watch the sun rise over the lake. She wasn't sure if she should feel bad about her bet. The way she looked at it, it was a bet. There was no way she could back out. Ron would understand…..wouldn't he? And if not, so what? It's not like she was shagging him. She sighed. Of course he'll be upset, it's Malfoy. Any and everything to do with that boy gets Ron mad. Maybe he just wouldn't find out. Hermione nodded her head. It's not like Ron comes over at night anyway. But what if Malfoy tells? Well, she'll lie. It'll be like, why trust him, he's just a git. Hermione shook her head. She couldn't really say she felt bad and she didn't know why. She wanted to, it seemed wrong to be sleeping in the bed of someone her boyfriend loathed, but it felt exciting at the same time. Why did he choose that anyway she thought as her eyes slowly closed.
"'Mione….'Mione…." Hermione woke to a gentle push. She opened her eyes and saw Ron squatting in front of her. She smiled.
"Hey…" she yawned and pulled him down for a kiss. He smiled into it and sat down next to her. She lay her head on his shoulder and he wrapped her arms around her. Someone looking at the couple would say it a perfect picture, but to Hermione it almost felt wrong. She didn't know why, but it did. Something wasn't right. She sighed and kissed Ron's neck. She had to open her eyes. Ron was a sweet guy, and he really liked her. She didn't want to ruin everything they had, so she wouldn't tell him. He didn't need to know and he never will. Hermione snuggled in closer, happy with her decision. Ron reached inside his jacket and pulled out a box.
"I can't wait 'til next Wednesday, so here," he said, giving it to her. She sat up, her mouth opened. "It's not much but….." Ron started. Hermione opened the box and inside she found a silver necklace with a heart shaped pennant on it. Engraved in the middle was an 'H'. Hermione's eyes teared up as she took it from it's box and put it over her head. She looked down at it.
"Ron….how'd you….." he smiled.
"Don't worry about it. Happy early anniversary," she smiled and hugged him tight. She laid her head back on his shoulder and slowly started to fall asleep. No, she definitely wouldn't tell him.
Hermione was having an excellent day. So excellent she ignored every look Malfoy threw her, but she unfortunately was the only one.
"Why is the ferret looking at you?" Ginny asked, finally annoyed. Hermione shrugged.
"How do you know he's not looking at you?" she asked. Ginny blushed and looked away. Hermione's jaw dropped.
"You like him!" she declared. Ginny shook her head, but shrugged.
"Well…. You have to admit, he's not bad looking. I'd shag him." Hermione looked shockingly at her best friend.
"But what about Harry?" Ginny laughed.
"He's not that good." Hermione's eyes widened.
"Gin… no you didn't……" Ginny slowly smiled and nodded. Hermione squealed and grabbed her hand and ran down into her room.
"When? Where?……WHY?!" Ginny laughed at her friend and sat on her bed. She looked at the ceiling and smiled.
"Just last night. Empty class room….."she laughed," and because we really wanted to." Hermione sat down next to her.
"And….?"
"And what?" Ginny smiled.
"Was it any good?" Ginny laughed out loud. She nodded her head with a smile.
"But wait, you and Ron haven't….?" Hermione shook her head fast with a look.
"Erm…..no offense to your brother, but I haven't exactly…..wanted him in that way yet. I don't think he knows what to do." she added laughing. Ginny laughed too.
"Wow, that'll stop all the rumors."
"What rumors?" Hermione stopped laughing. Ginny looked at her in shock.
"You haven't heard them?" Hermione shook her head. "Well, the entire Slytherin house has been spreading that Malfoy hears you two every night. He said it's been going on since last week. Everyone was in shock and didn't believe it, but then you've been so tired lately, it kinda fit…." she trailed off, not wanting to look into her friend's eyes. Hermione sat there shocked. Malfoy? She huffed in anger and gritted her teeth. Oh, he'll get it.
"You didn't believe it did you?" she finally asked Ginny. Ginny hesitated. Hermione sighed loudly.
"Well?! Do you blame me? You were always tired and well…I don't know, I kinda figured it's happen sometime. I just didn't know when. I don't know, half of me thought so but then it just didn't seem like you."
"It bloody well doesn't sound like me! Ron hasn't even seen my room! Wait, does he know about them?" Ginny looked away. "Does he?"
"Yea…." Ginny looked at Hermione.
"And?" Ginny sighed.
"He's been kinda egging it on…." Hermione heard enough. She turned on her heel and headed out the common room door, ignoring her friend's shouts.
Hermione half ran half jogged her way up to the seventh tower. She shouted the password to the Fat Lady and threw herself inside the Gryffindor common room. She looked around the crowd of people and saw Ron and Harry and their other friend's in the sitting area. She took a deep breath and walked over to them.
"'Mione…" Harry said first, confused. She gave him a nod. Ron turned around and smiled at her. He stood up and pulled her in for a kiss, which she avoided. There was a sudden silence in their area.
"Heard the latest news, Ron?" she asked him coldly. He looked at her confused. She smirked at him. "You might want us to do this where I won't embarrass you in front of your friends." she said, and turned and walked over to the corner by the fireplace. Ron looked back at Harry with a shrug and followed.
"What have you been telling people, Ronald?" she spat in a harsh whisper. His eyes widen in understanding.
"I didn't start that stuff….." he started. She cut him off.
"I didn't say you did. What I asked was, what have you been telling people?" she repeated, louder this time. People started listening in. Ron didn't answer. He licked his lips nervously.
"Are you mental?" she continued. "Why would you do that? Are you seriously that upset that I won't take you to bed with me?" Now, almost the entire common room was listening.
"Let's go somewhere more private, 'Mione…..please…." he asked with pleading eyes. Hermione glared at him, but grabbed his arm and pulled him into the corridor.
"Listen…." he started. Hermione interrupted again.
"No, you listen. I don't know why it's such a big deal I won't have sex with you! Our relationship shouldn't be based on that! We shouldn't even be considering it! We haven't been dating a month yet and it seems all you care about doing is getting laid!" she shouted. Ron looked down shamefully. He sighed.
"You're right….you really are. I'm sorry. I'll tell everyone it was a lie. Please… don't leave me." He looked at her begging. She sighed and softened her expression. He licked his lips again, waiting for her answer.
"I'm not going anywhere, you dipstick," she said, giving him a kiss. He hugged her and told her he was sorry. She looked at him.
"Why do you want people to think that?" He shook his head and rolled his eyes.
"I don't know….I mean, it's okay for a girl to say she's a virgin, but for a guy, it's just sad." Hermione actually smiled at this and kissed him again. She thanked him again for her necklace, but said she had to leave. They spent ten minutes trying to say goodbye and were finally split up by the Fat Lady's complaints. Hermione ran into Ginny on her way back to her common room.
"You two okay?" Ginny asked? Hermione nodded and gave Ginny a hug goodnight and went on her way. She stopped by the library to pick up a book she put on hold and finally made it back to her room. She flopped onto the couch figuring how to approach Malfoy, who presented himself right on time. He came in and started to go straight to his room. Hermione stood up fast and blocked his way. She crossed her arms and stood looking at him. He mock he with a smirk and stared back.
"Why are you spreading lies about me and Ron?" she asked angrily. He smiled and shrugged innocently.
"I don't know what you're talking about, Granger. Now if you'd be so kind," he tried to side step her but she held him back.
"You bloody well do know what I'm talking about. What about our deal?" Draco stepped back and came close to her face.
"What about it? It was to not insult you, I didn't, did I?" Hermione stood, mouth open, enraged.
"In all technicality…" she started. Draco threw up his hands.
"Yes, in all technicality, I did. But all in 'all technicality'," he said, using his fingers as air quotes, "you are cheating on your boyfriend, no?" Hermione clenched her fists together tightly, gritting her teeth. Draco stood there smirking at her, knowing he was right.
"May I?" Hermione side stepped and let him through. She let out a small yell of frustration and stomped her foot. How did she just run into that?
Hermione got ready for bed and knocked on Draco's door. He opened it and exaggeratedly welcomed her into his room. She rolled her eyes and walked past him. She sat at the edge of his bed and fell backwards. He stood in front of her, raising his eyebrows.
"You need a new colour," she said, looking up at the ceiling. She felt his smile.
"You're colour blind, this room is lovely," he said, emphasizing the word 'lovely'. He leaned over her, one hand on each side of her and looked in her eyes. She raised her eyebrows at him.
"What?" she asked softly. He continued to stare at her, slowly smiling, then he nodded his head. She tilted her head and smiled.
"What?" she asked again, this time laughing. He smiled again and leaned down.
"How hard would I be slapped if I kissed you?" Hermione's eyes widened as she gasped. She hadn't exactly been expecting that. She shook her head as to lose the confusion, but he took it differently and leaned down closer. His lips brushed against hers and she closed her eyes waiting. She then felt the weight on the bed change and opened her eyes to find him no longer leaning over her, but across the room. She sat up, confused. She opened her mouth to say something but changed her mind. She stared at the floor until he came over and sat down next to her on the bed, a book in hand.
"Read this," she took it and put it in her lap, not paying much attention to it. She turned her head and looked at him, puzzled. He tilted his head, smiled and turned to get into bed. She sighed and shook her head. The guy will continue to confuse me, she thought. She got up and went to the other side of the bed and placed the book on the side table. She got into 'her; side of the bed and got comfortable on her side, her back to him. She sighed again and closed her eyes, waiting for sleep. The one grateful thing about sleeping in here, was she had no nightmares and she loved it. The bed moved again and Hermione took a sharp breath in as she felt his hand slide over her waist and pull her against him. A shiver went down her spine as she felt his warm breath against her neck, no a bad one, one that left her smiling. In all technicality, this was cheating, she thought.
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