A Blissful Collision

Summary: Hermione Granger is late for potions class, and she's lost her essay. She's hurrying along the corridor, where she meets a certain blonde Slytherin… well when I say meets I mean runs into. Follow Hermione and Draco as they grow up and have to deal with problems that test their friendship... Maybe even love.

Disclaimer: I own the characters and everything about this story! Joke – I only own the plot, all the characters belong to the wonderful J.K Rowling :)

A/N: Exams are over :D which means I now have the whole summer to write, and because of my operation in 2 weeks, it means I won't be going out much, so even more time to write :D I'd like to thank everyone who has been reading and reviewing my story, thank you thank you thank you :D it really does mean a lot to me :) Once again, sorry about the really short chapter last time, but hopefully this one will make up for it (fingers crossed) :)


A Blissful Collision – Chapter 7

It was dark outside but he could just see the outline of someone at the far end of the courtyard and his heart lifted when he realized it was probably Hermione. He started to walk across the courtyard, and then stopped. As his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he saw that there were two figures on a bench, wrapped in each others arms; one Hermione and the other Draco.

His heart sunk and tears sprung to his eyes, threatening to spill over. He'd realized that no matter how much he loved her and wanted to be with her, it wasn't what she wanted. He decided that, as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered to him.


It was the morning of the Graduation Ceremony and the whole school was literally buzzing with excitement. Though many 7th years didn't want to leave Hogwarts, they were eager to find out what life had in store for them outside of school.

Hermione was one of the first into the Hall this morning and settled herself down half way along the Gryffindor table with one of her books and a bowl of cereal. Slowly the Hall began to fill up as students plodded sleepily in, some still in their pyjamas. Everyone had to be down at the lake an hour after breakfast, this gave them a chance to have breakfast then get changed. Hermione however, had decided to dress in her robes now so that her and Draco could go for a walk before the ceremony started.

Hermione watched as students wandered in, her eyes looking for a certain blonde-haired someone, but he hadn't turned up yet. 'Probably doing his hair,' she thought to herself.

Just then, Ginny appeared at the table, her hair tied up in a scruffy mess and make-up smudged around her face. She sat down opposite Hermione and poured herself a cup of coffee. Hermione glanced up from her book and raised her eyebrow at the redhead before looking back down at her book. "Late night with Dean?" She questioned.

"Mmm you could say that." Ginny mumbled quietly.

Hermione lifted her head up again and examined Ginny's face closely. The girl's eyes were red, puffy and bloodshot; mascara was streaked down her face and deep purple bags under her eyes. "Ginny what's happened?" She said, concern in her voice as she put her book down.

"Late night with Dean, correct. Late night spent arguing with Dean, correct. Late night which ended with me and Dean splitting up, correct once again." She placed her head in her hands as quiet sobs escaped her body. Hermione jumped up and hurried round the table so that she was seated next to Ginny. She wrapped her arms around her best friend. "Shh Ginny, its going to be okay."

"H-he told me, he d-didn't w-want me anym-more." Ginny choked out. "That h-he'd found someone el-else and d-didn't n-need me." She hiccupped slightly, tears still streaming down her face.

"Well if he's dumped you Gin, he's not worth it, because sooner or later he'll realize what he's lost and he'll regret it big time."

"Yeah I suppose you're r-right Hermione, but I thought… I thought we h-had something special." She hiccupped again and wiped her eyes.

"I know you did Ginny, but he's obviously not worth it and you deserve someone so much better." She gave the girl a big hug and pulled away.

At that moment, Ron walked into the hall and sat down in Hermione's abandoned seat, opposite the two girls. He moved her bowl out of his way and began to pile his plate with bacon, sausage, egg, toast and some cereal to the side of it for after. He began shovelling the food into his mouth.

Hermione looked at Ginny and rolled her eyes before pulling her book and bowl to her side of the table. Ginny wiped the tears and mascara from her face on some tissue then downed her cup of coffee. "So anyway, looking forward to the ceremony Hermione?" She grabbed a piece of toast and began buttering it, trying to act normal in front of Ron, though he probably wouldn't notice she was upset.

Hermione wasn't listening and her eyes travelled around the Great Hall, searching for someone, but as she realized he still hadn't arrived, the sadness on her face showed more clearly. 'Where was he? Why wasn't he here? He said he'd meet me.'

All the commotion of Hermione and Draco's relationship had died down some what in the last few days. Of course, some girls still glared at Hermione and gawped at Draco (mainly Pansy) but at least people didn't spend their time discussing it anymore.

"Hermione?" Ginny waved her hand in front of the older girl's face. "What's up?"

"Nothing, why do you ask?" Hermione looked at Ginny and smiled, before lifting her spoon to her mouth.

"Well, you just seem really distracted and not yourself. Has something happened between you and Draco?" She glanced towards Ron and saw he was listening, but still stuffing food into his mouth.

"He just said he would be here, he said we could walk down to the ceremony after breakfast together, but he's not here. I'm beginning to worry-"

Ginny laughed, "Give him a chance Hermione, breakfast has barely started and you know what Draco's like, he has to look perfect." She giggled and ducked the piece of bread Hermione aimed at her head.

"That's true, but he's always one of the first in the hall like me, he always has been, plus-" she nodded her head towards the Slytherin table, "Crabbe and Goyle are there, so he must of told them not to go with him because they follow him like sheep.

"Stop panicking and eat your breakfast Hermione, I'm sure he's perfectly fine."

Hermione looked down at her bowl and slowly continued to eat it, her head shooting up whenever she heard the main doors open and going back down when she saw it was never him.

It was about half way through breakfast when Ginny noticed Hermione was beginning to panic more because Draco still hadn't turned up.

"He probably forgot and is waiting outside for you. Come on, lets go back up to the dorm, I'll get changed quickly then we can go down to the lake, he's probably there already.

"Okay." She stood up, grabbed her book and waited for Ginny.

Ginny finished her second cup of coffee then got to her feet and walked out the hall next to Hermione. The two girls hurried up the main staircase and through the Fat Lady portrait. They entered the 6th year girl's dormitory and Hermione stood staring out the window whilst Ginny got changed into her robes.

"There's loads of people out there already."

"And I bet one of those is Draco." Ginny smiled at her through the mirror where she was doing her hair.


Ron left the Great Hall after eating as much food as he possibly could and started to walk up towards the Gryffindor common room. After he'd got changed, he was going to find Draco and have words with him about 'forgetting' Hermione. Ron being Ron, assumed that Draco was probably snogging some girl in a broom closet and had lost track of time.

He was walking along one of the corridors to find a shortcut up to the seventh floor when he saw Draco strolling down the corridor towards him.

"Oi Malfoy. What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Erm, going to meet my girlfriend weasel, got a problem with that?"

"You're too late. Your 'girlfriend' already left whilst you were snogging some randomer."

"Snogging some randomer… what the hell are you talking about? I haven't been snogging anyone."

"Don't lie. Hermione was sitting in the hall, waiting for you and you didn't bother to turn up because you were too busy with some girl."

"Why have you got into your head that I was with some girl?"

"Because you're a cheater. I've seen you with a girlfriend before and you always cheat on them and I'm not going to let you hurt Hermione."

"You're saying that as though you care about her."

"I do."

"Now who's lying. You don't want to hurt her yet look what you've been doing to her? Accusing her, insulting her. Look, I wasn't cheating on Hermione, I was doing something that isn't any of your business or concern-"

"Bull shit. Every word you say is a lie Malfoy. You don't love her." Ron spat. "You're going to hurt her and I won't let you." He leapt forward and his clenched fist connected with Draco's cheek.

"What the fuck?" Draco's hand cupped his cheek and he winced in pain.

Ron raised his fist once again and was about to punch him when-

"Ron, what the hell?" Harry was running down the corridor to stand in between the two men. Draco was still clutching his cheek and Ron was panting heavily.

"H-he was cheating o-on Hermione." He said, breathlessly.

"Oh grow up Weasley. No I wasn't. I was sorting something out, which is none of your business!."

"You're a fucking liar, why should I believe you?" Ron shouted pushing Harry out the way, but this time it was Draco's fist that connected with his face. Ron fell backwards onto the floor, clasping his eye.

Harry glanced at Ron, then Draco not sure what to do, as he knew both men were stronger than him and he didn't particularly want to get in the way.

"Why would I want to hurt the girl I'm in love with? Maybe that's something you would do. I'm not planning on letting her go. Just because you two were so careless as to let her slip past you, doesn't mean I'm going to be stupid enough to. You've had your shot, and you failed, so why don't you just see the fact that she is happy. I know you hate me, and to be perfectly honest I'm not so keen on the two of you either but she's happy. Just let her be. "

Ron sat up angrily, removing his hand from his face; a swollen purple bruise had started to appear around his eye.

"Oh, good look for the ceremony Weasel."

"You-" He growled and leapt to his feet, stomping towards him but Harry stepped in the way and pushed him back.

"Ron stop it. This is pathetic-" Harry started to say.

"I'll tell you what's pathetic, he's pathetic!" He yelled angrily, pointing over Harry's shoulder towards Draco. "Lying to Hermione, pretending he loves her, just so he can hurt her."

"How is it a lie if it's the truth? I do love her, more than anything else and that's the reason I'm asking her to-"


Hermione was starting to go into a full panic. "Ginny! He's not here yet!" She was frantically looking round, not seeing the blonde hair anywhere.

"Hermione, just relax. I bet he's overslept or something. I'm sure he'll arrive in a minute." Ginny grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her towards the back row of seats that had been set out for the ceremony.

Some students were milling around, chatting in groups, some sitting, others standing. There was still about half an hour before the ceremony was due to start. Dumbledore had decided that the ceremony was a special occasion and it was open to all years and teachers to come and watch if they wished. As it was the choice between sitting outside in the sun or packing their clothes for the train back tomorrow, most students decided to sit and watch.

"What if something's happened?" Hermione ran her fingers through her curly hair, trying to stop herself from completely freaking out.

"And what could have happened? We're at Hogwarts remember, nothing's happened to him. Like I said, he probably overslept."

Hermione sighed, knowing Ginny was right, but part of her was still worrying that something had happened to him. She slid down in her seat and looked over to the lake, watching the water ripple slightly in the gentle breeze.

A soft kiss on the top of her head brought her out of her reverie and she sat up, turning round and saw a grinning Draco Malfoy standing behind her chair. She got off her chair and walked around so she was in front of him. She scowled and folded her arms across her chest, looking unimpressed.

"Morning gorgeous." He said sweetly, stepping towards her and smiling.

Hermione glared, "Where have you been? I've been worried sick. I had no idea where you we-"

"Hey hey, calm down. I was just… sorting something out, I'm here now though." He opened his arms for a hug but she kept hers firmly crossed over her chest.

"You were meant to meet me in the hall."

"I know I know, and I'm sorry baby, things just took a little longer than I expected."

Hermione raised her eyebrow. "What 'things'?"

"Just some err, stuff I was doing."

Her eyebrow rose slightly higher. He smiled his 'I'm an innocent boy so you can't be mad at me' smile.

"Oh come on baby, you can't be mad at me."

"Why not?"

"Because," he leaned down towards her, his cool breath washing over her face. "You love me." He whispered before placing his lips against her own and wrapped his arms around her body, pulling her closer.

Hermione wriggled and tried to resist, but it was impossible and she gave up trying. They drew apart after a few minutes and Draco leant his forehead against hers, looking into her eyes.

"I'm sorry about not meeting you."

Hermione smiled, "I forgive you; you made up for it by that kiss." She winked.

Draco grinned, kissed her once more softly before standing up straight, his arms still around her, holding her close to him. Hermione leaned her body against him, resting her head against his chest.

"Hey Ginny." Draco nodded his head towards the redhead sitting on the chair next to the one Hermione had just vacated.

"Draco." Ginny turned to give him a small smile.

"Gin!" Someone called from behind them and Draco looked over his shoulder to see Ron and Harry heading towards them. He smirked slightly as he could see Ron's purple eye gleaming in the sunlight.

Ginny turned and confusion etched its way into her expression, at the fact Harry and Ron were walking towards them. Together. Like they were friends again. She glanced at Draco and saw that he didn't look confused at all and was absentmindedly stroking Hermione's hair and nodded towards the two boys. Something was going on and she was going to find out.

As the boys got closer, Ginny gasped loudly, "Ron? Why on earth do you have a black eye?"

Hermione turned her head and her eyes widened at Ron's eye.

"Long story, kinda embarrassing." Ron mumbled, glancing at Draco. Ginny started mumbling some spells to hide the bruise. Hermione noticed Ron's glance and looked up at Draco. He saw her looking and tilted his head down to her slightly.

"Did you do that?" She whispered.

"Mmm maybe I did," he muttered quietly under his breath, the trademark Malfoy smirk planted on his face.

"Oh you naughty boy." She giggled softly and hit him gently on the arm.

"Tell me what happened Ron!" Ginny ordered once she'd finished covering the bruise up.

"I, err…" Ron started to say.

"He walked into his bedpost." Harry finished for him.

Ron turned to scowl at Harry as Ginny started laughing. "You walked into the bedpost. Oh that is hilarious Ron." Ginny covered her mouth, trying to stop herself from laughing, but the thought of her brother walking into his bed was just too funny. Hermione had bit her lip and buried her face in Draco's chest in order to stop herself giggling.

"Yes, very funny I know. Anyway, Dean's looking for you, he says it's important."

Ginny stopped sniggering and her facial expressions went blank. "What did he say?" She whispered.

"That he was sorry and that it was very important he spoke to you before we leave tomorrow."

It took her a few moments to reply. "Well he can forget it, because I don't want to talk to him." Ginny scowled at Ron.

"Don't give me that look, I'm only the messenger."

"I thought you two were going well?" Harry asked, looking confused.

"We were. That was until he found someone else and dumped me last night."

"Oh, I'm sorry Gin." Harry stepped forward and took the younger girl in his arms, hugging her tight. Ginny buried her face in his shoulder, willing herself not to cry.

"Do you want us to get him for you? We'll sort him out, won't we Harry?" Ron growled, as his protective side came out. If someone had hurt his little sister, he was going to hurt them, badly.

"No, please. I don't want a fuss. Please, I just want to forget about him and move on." She removed herself from Harry's arms and looked at her brother.

"If you're sure Ginny, but we can if you like?" Harry said softly.

"No, no thank you. I appreciate that you are trying to help, but I'm not going to bother with him. He isn't worth it."

"Well said." Hermione swivelled round and smiled at Ginny.

Dumbledore's voice echoed around them. "Would everyone kindly take a seat, there is enough for everyone."

The five of them took their seats along the back row and were soon joined by Luna, Neville and Blaise Zabini, Draco's best friend. Draco rested his arm lightly across the back of Hermione's chair, running his fingers up and down her arm gently.

Dumbledore stepped up onto the platform and started his speech and for once it was an actual speech, not just a few odd words put together. He spoke of the many adventures the 7th years had had together and he was sad to see them leaving, but he was expecting many great things of them all.

Draco started chatting quietly to Blaise about playing Quidditch over the summer halfway through Dumbledore's speech but this conversation was brought to a halt when Hermione elbowed Draco in the ribs for not listening to Dumbledore.

"Hey, what was that for?" He asked.

"Shut up and listen," was the reply he got.

He rolled his eyes at Blaise and muttered "girls," earning himself another elbow to his ribcage.

"-And now I would like to begin the presentations. We will start with Gryffindor, then Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and finally Slytherin. So would all the 7th year Gryffindor's please come and line up to the side of the platform, then your Head of House will hand you your certificate and you can go and sit back down." There was a shuffle of chairs and the Gryffindor's made their way towards the front. Dumbledore called their names out one by one and a loud applause was given to each as they were handed their certificates. An even louder round of applause was given to Neville, because as he proceeded to leave the platform after receiving his certificate, he tripped over his robe, falling flat on his face. Hermione hurried back to help him to his feet and dragged him along side her back to their seats.

"Have a nice trip Longbottom?" Draco smirked as the two reached their seats. Hermione smacked him hard on the head as she walked past behind him before plonking herself down on the seat next to him. "Hey! I was only joking. No need for the physical abuse." He pouted at her.

"Say sorry."

"Oh what, fine." He twisted round on his seat to face Neville, who was a few seats down. "I'm sorry Lon-" Hermione poked him in the back with her nail. "Neville." He finished. Neville blushed slightly and Draco turned back to face Hermione.

"Better?"

"Much." She grinned and moved forward to kiss him once, before leaning back against her chair, to watch the rest of the presentations. Draco rested his arm across the back of her chair again and yawned.

"Last but not least, could the Slytherin students make their way up here," Dumbledore called delightedly. Snape was already on the platform next to him, the permanent half smirk half scowl fixed onto his face.

"See you in a minute." Draco kissed Hermione's cheek then got up and followed Blaise towards the front. The younger Slytherin students clapped their fellow housemates loudly and to be polite, the other students gave a small clap to each one. However, when it came to Draco, he received the loudest claps and even whistles from the girls in the audience.

Draco could see Hermione in the distance and she didn't look to happy at how everyone reacted when he had appeared. He hurried quickly off the stage and back to his seat. Normally he would love all the attention from the girls, but now he only cared about one, Hermione. He sat back down and resumed his previous position of one arm draped around the back of her chair and placed the other one on top of her leg. She didn't look up or show any sign that she realized he has returned.

Noticing that most of the girls were craning their necks to stare at him, he started to feel slightly uncomfortable, then thought of something which would stop them staring.

"I can't control what they do when they see me," he whispered in Hermione's ear, causing her to lift her head slightly, "but I can control what I do." He placed his hand on her cheek, cupping it gently and made her look at him. Leaning forward slowly, he captured her lips with his own and heard the loud sigh and shuffle of girls as they turned back to the front. Hermione pulled away, slightly taken aback and looked at Draco.

"I love you." He smiled.

"I love you too." She grinned back and leant against him, her head resting on his shoulder.

"Just a few more words, because I let you enjoy the sunshine and finish your packing. 7th years, good luck in the future and I look forward to hearing how you get on. To the others, have a safe summer and come back next year eager to learn more. Thank-you." Everyone clapped as Dumbledore stepped off the stage then students began to disperse, ready to make the most of the sunshine and enjoy their final day before the summer.

Hermione got to her feet and stretched her arms up in the air, causing her shirt to rise up slightly. Draco stood up and slide his arms around her waist and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. She giggled and ran her fingers through his smooth hair.

"So what's everyone doing now?" They heard Harry's voice behind them and Hermione turned around in Draco's arms to face them.

"I need to go finish packing; I've lost half of my stuff." Neville said, worriedly. "If I leave stuff here again, Gran's not going to be happy!"

"Do you need any help Neville?" Ginny asked.

"Well…"

Ginny laughed, "Come on Neville, me and Luna will help you find everything and you can surprise your Gran by bringing everything home."

"Really. Wow, thanks guys." Luna and Ginny both grinned and turned to face the others. "See you at dinner guys." They waved before following Neville to search for his missing belongings.

"Hey Ron, wanna go play some Quidditch. We can get a bit in before the sun sets, and we can finish packing later?"

"Yeah mate, sounds good. I've got tons of packing to do, but it can wait until later. I'd rather be outside."

Hermione was about to comment on how Ron should stop leaving things until the last minute, but then realized they hadn't been friends for a while and she still wasn't sure what was going on.

"See you later Malfoy, Hermione." Harry waved and started to walk quickly back to the castle. Ron nodded at Draco and looked at Hermione before hurrying after Harry.

"That was quite… awkward." Hermione wondered out loud, turning to face Draco. "How come you are all so... civil with each other?" She raised her eyebrow and looked at him.

"We just decided it was stupid to fight over you, when it was obvious that I was better for you because I'm more charming and good looking" He smirked and received a hit round the head.

"I somehow doubt that." She said folding her arms, her brow raised.

"Potter's on my side, he just wants you to be happy, and the Weasel finally realised I'm not giving you up any time soon so we made a truce. We get along as long as I don't ever hurt you in any way. If I ever do anything to hurt you, they have the right to remove my genitalia with a blunt metal object."

"Ouch." She muttered, then smiled and leaned up to kiss him. He kissed her back then pulled away, taking her hand instead.

"Do we have any plans then?" She looked at him whilst they walked back towards the castle.

"Now that, you'll have to wait and see about."

"Can't you tell me?"

"Nope." The famous Malfoy smirk in place.

"Pleasee?" He ignored her.

"Dracooo, tell me! You know I'm impatient." She stepped in front of him so he had to stop walking. "Pleaseee." She whined, looking up at him.

He bent down so his mouth was near her ear. "No." He whispered quietly, before standing up and dragging her towards the castle.

Hermione reluctantly gave in for the moment. He would eventually cave in and tell her, he always did.

Draco stopped them along one corridor and pulled something out of his pocket.

"A blindfold?" Hermione asked cautiously.

He nodded. "I need you to wear this for the last part. Don't worry; I'll be leading you so you won't fall over. I just don't want you to see." He grinned, mischievously.

"Hmm. Okay then, just because I love you." Draco smiled, kissed her softly on the lips before tying the blindfold around her head.

"That's not too tight is it?"

"Nope, its fine." She held her hand out blindly and Draco took it in his own. He led her through many doors, along corridor after corridor and up endless stairs until finally Hermione had no idea where she was anymore.

"We're almost there." Draco said quietly, leading her up some steps carefully. He pushed open a door, allowing her through.

"We're here." He whispered in her ear as he carefully lifted the blindfold off of her.

Hermione opened her eyes and was amazed by the scene before her. They were stood in the Astronomy Tower, but it wasn't how she'd last seen it. Fairy lights had been hung along the walls, little floating candles hovering in the air above and around them, each a different colour.

"Draco… you did this?" She turned around to face him. He placed a finger over her lips and led her towards the side, where the sun was just setting across the horizon. The sky was filled with oranges and yellows and looked spectacular. Hermione leaned against the ledge; Draco stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her middle.

"Do you remember, we watched this together when I told you I loved you?" Draco muttered softly in her ear. Hermione nodded her head, her eyes watching the sunset. "It was beautiful," she whispered.

The sunset was almost over when Draco finally built up the courage to speak again. "Hermione?" He said shakily; Draco Malfoy was actually nervous.

"Yeah?" She asked, swivelling around the face him.

He stared into her eyes and took her small, delicate hands in his own. "This may seem a bit sudden, but I love you and… would you like to move in with me?"


Oooh Draco Malfoy, actually nervous :O but what will Hermione say?

Thanks to everyone who's reviewed this story so far and I'm glad you all like it :)

Sorry if some of the people seem out of character, but I guess, because its fan fiction they are allowed to be different :) its just the way they need to be for this story, hope you don't mind?

Exams are over – finally! But I've got my operation in 8 days – scary stuff :O However after it, I'll be on summer holidays so hopefully will be able to update quicker :)

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