I had to shove two chapters together cause they were stupidly short, and I know you all hate that. Draco gets scary possesive in this one, but you can probably understand his reasons. Sorry this is quite crap, but I'm ill, and I messed my feet up so I can't walk properly and I had a bad day.

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The end of the year dawned cold and grey. It was to be on of those summers that never quite seemed to reach hot. The last morning of term was a miserable one for Hermione, who didn't particularly want to do what she was about to, but felt it was for the best. She walked up to Draco while he was finishing packing and sat on the bed. "Draco…"

"Yeah baby?"

"I don't think this can work outside of school." His head snapped round.

"What?"

"This thing we have. I mean, I love it, and I love you, but I really need to look more at finding a job and an apartment."

"You don't need to." He growled, standing and walking to her. "I intended for you to live with me and Malfoy Manor." Hermione was slightly surprised, especially since he mentioned nothing about moving in before hand.

"Draco, I really don't think that would be a good idea."

"Why not?" Hermione stood. "You don't need a job, or a flat. I can look after you fine."

"I want to be independent, even if it's only for a little while." He grabbed her shoulders and pulled her off the bed, causing Hermione blinked at the sudden roughness.

"You listen to me Granger, I will not have you putting aside this just so you can go play miss 21st century. If you try this again I will drag you kicking and screaming to the Manor because I will not let you ruin what we have, you understand that?" She nodded. "Good." He let go of her and turned back to his trunk. Hermione rubbed her arms where he had grabbed her. They hurt, and felt like they would bruise.

"D.d.draco?"

"Yeah baby?"

"This summer, I'll be staying with the Weaslys, so you'll have to write there if you want to-"?

"Why are you staying there?"

"Because I always s do. They're like a second family to me."

"I see."

"But anyway, I'll be there, so sending any letters to my house would be pointless." He smirked at her.

"How likely are the Weasels to kill me?"

"Very. They're convinced you set up Ginny and Blaise, and they refuse to believe that you're treating me well." Draco smirked again.

"I'll bring backup when I come visit then." She smiled.

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Hermione glared at the twins. The Weasly's plus one Potter were helping her move into her new flat, but between Harry, Ron and the twins it was not becoming the easiest job. "Fred-"

"I'm George."

"Oh which ever one you bloody are! Stop throwing that!"

"I don't get why you're not moving in with ferret face." Harry said, putting plates in one of the cupboards. The Weasleys looked at him in shock. "I mean, I hate him and everything, but still, Malfoy Manor is a pretty decent offer."

"Because I want to know what its like to live alone. I always shared a room. The only time I didn't was the start of me being head girl, but after I got together with Malfoy he started sleeping in my room or I would sleep in his."

"But he was just offering to pay for everything; I don't see the point in not accepting something like that."

"Neither do I Potter." A familiar drawl came from the front door. They all turned to look at Malfoy. "But if that's what she wants, then I'll stand back."

"Draco! I didn't know you would come today!"

"I had to see the place for myself." He said with a smirk, holding out his arms for her to run into them. "I can't say I like you living in this place."

"Why not?"

"It's too far to travel." He smirked again. "Need a hand or are you content with these clowns juggling your cups?" Hermione whipped round.

"GEORGE I ALREADY SAID DON'T DO THAT!"

"I'm Fred this time."

"I DON'T BLOODY CARE!"


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