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A/N: Sorry it's taken me so long to get this out. When I wasn't writing stories, I thought it would be super easy to update. And now I realize just how hard it is. So here you go. Hope you enjoy.

This story goes to GypsyCarmen. For your personal fantasy!

And for above reason, the first part of this chapter will be in first person!

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When I woke and checked the clock, it was only nine-thirty. I groaned and rolled on my side, coming face to face with Draco. I smiled as I realized that he was still asleep. Slowly, I moved him onto his back, making sure that I didn't wake him. He groaned for a moment, but then went back to breathing deeply. Smirking, I carefully pulled the sheet down and exposed his pale, muscular stomach. Something low in my gut clenched in anticipation. I moved slowly, straddling his thighs. He shifted in his sleep and his breath quickened, but he was still asleep. I bent, knowing my frizzy curls were tickling his stomach. I smiled and flicked my tongue out and circled his belly button. I moved my tongue down and licked the line where his boxers met his skin. When I felt him stiffen, I flicked my tongue just below the boxers and he groaned. His hands came up to my shoulders and grabbed on. I looked up at him and found his head tilted up and his eyes focused on me, wide but still clouded with sleep. But lust was burning just under the sleep.

I moved his boxers down, revealing his large erection. His fingers tightened just slightly as I started bending my head. I hesitated for just a second before I put my mouth on his cock and brought it as far into my mouth as I could. He gasped and his hips flexed up. I started moving my mouth, sucking and laving it with my tongue. He started bucking his hips. His groans became louder and his breathing more erratic. Suddenly, he grabbed me roughly, moving my face away from his groin and flipped us over. He yanked his boxers off. Then he moved to pull my tank top over her head and literally rip my black panties off. Dang it, that was part of a forty sickle set! I groaned as his tongue darted between my folds and flicked my clit a few times. I moaned and pushed my hips up. When Draco stuck a finger inside me, he found me wet and ready. He quickly moved up my body, devouring my mouth. Then I felt him at my entrance. I bucked my hips several times, trying to get him to hurry. But he didn't.
"Look at me!" He growled, yanking my face to look at him. I opened my eyes to see his molten silver orbs filled with such lust and other emotions but it didn't last long. He quickly forced his member inside me, ramming in all the way to the hilt. Stars burst behind my eyes as I felt his long, cock pushing at the back of my passage. My eyes rolled up in the back of my head as I let out something between a moan and a shriek. He brought my legs up to where the back of my knees connected to his shoulders and he leaned in, pressing my knees to my own shoulders.

He started slamming into me, making me yelp with every pounding thrust. My nails dug into his shoulders and he bent down to take my lips in a searing kiss. Then he bit down on my shoulder, making me cry out even louder. I felt it building, that ball of pleasure, just begging to be set free.

"HARDER!" I screamed out, feeling frustrated that it was still being elusive. Draco stopped then, flipping me over. I nearly screamed when he pulled out. But I was now face down into the pillow and he grabbed my hips, pulling them against his groin and thrusting into me with a long, hard stroke. I yelped, pushing against him with all my might. His thrusts became harder and faster. His hand came off my hip and fondled on of my breasts, teasing the nipple, and pinching it hard. I moaned and felt the ball becoming almost unbearable. I yelled in frustration. He must have known I was frustrated because he stopped playing with my nipple and grabbed my hips roughly, digging his nails in, and started pounding harder. I felt it then, the tightly curled ball was released and it exploded, washing me away in pleasure. I screamed and I heard Draco shout when my walls clamped down on him, and then he started pulsing. I felt him shoot off deep inside me, his hips pressed into my butt. Our bodies were molded together. I could feel his ragged breathing as his chest rose and fell against my back. I could feel his member starting to go limp deep inside me. I felt his knees curled beneath us as he had lifted me up into a vertical position as he came. I felt his strong, muscular stomach against my lower back. And then we collapsed on our sides, out of breath. I rolled over, him coming out of inside me. I groaned with the sensation. I looked into his relaxed eyes and smiled. He smiled in return and started kissing me. His kisses were languid, gentle, and soft. I had never felt anything like that before in my life. And I wanted to feel it forever. With a pang, I realized that I might never feel it again after Christmas break.

(third person)

The next few days were spent deep in each other's company. They took long walks in the snow and through the corridors. They had a few snowball fights. They spent some time in the library. They took flying trips on Draco's broom. Hermione got several calls from Ginny and the others on the mirror; which every time, Hermione would play it off as she was by herself and enjoying herself. Upon swearing Hagrid to secrecy, they started going to tea at his hut once or twice a day. Hermione was surprised that Hagrid was all for them being friends. He said it was best for everybody.

It was New Years Eve Day when Draco disappeared for several hours. He came back just before eleven that night, carrying two bottles. One was firewhisky and the other was champagne. Hermione went to hug him happily because she loved champagne, but he stopped her. Worried that she was being too affectionate, she smiled and then walked over to the fire as he took off his robes, leaving him in a white button up shirt and black slacks. Hermione was putting the fire poker back where it belonged when he stepped up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Happy New Year." He told her. She smiled up at him, feeling all fuzzy inside and she hadn't even had a drink yet. "Shall we drink to the new year?" Hermione nodded walked out of his arms to pick up the champagne bottle. Draco poured them both some champagne and they raised their glasses.

"To the new year! Let's hope that this year will be better than the last." Hermione toasted, her eyes shining. Draco smiled and clinked their glasses.
"My turn." He said after he drank a bit from his glass. "May we all be better people in the new year." They toasted again and drank from their glasses.

They made several toasts through the hour, and set off inside-safe fireworks. They were compliments from the Weasley's joke shop. They lay back on the bed and watched, just enjoying their conversations and the fireworks. That was when they heard the ticking down of the time. They stood and filled their glasses, drinking them quickly and smiling. When the clock struck midnight, Hermione and Draco shared a passionate kiss, just reveling in the feel of each other.

"This was probably the best new year that I've ever had." Hermione told him confidently. He smiled.

"I'd have to agree. But it gets better." He told her, smiling. Hermione smiled up, confused. He went to his robes and pulled out the little velvet box. Hermione's eyes went wide. He opened it and handed it to her.

"So you'll never forget." He said quietly. She looked inside the box and felt the tears welling up inside her. It was the locket that she had seen when they'd taken their first trip. It had a beautiful, ornate H on the front. Hermione was breathing softly, almost as if the moment would shatter if she breathed too hard. She picked it up and turned it around and on the back was a small D in ornate lettering. She opened it and felt the tears prickling her eyes. On the left side was a small picture of Hermione and Draco embracing and smiling at the camera. She remembered asking Dobby to take that picture of them in the snow just a few days ago. On the right side was the words 'Forever X-mas' engraved in pretty letters.

"I remembered you seeing it and knew that it was for you." Draco told her, taking it from her hands and clasping it about her neck.

"Thank you." She told him quietly. She glanced down and saw the ring on his left thumb. She smiled at him. "I guess we've both changed a lot this holiday." She went over to her night stand and pulled out her pajamas. Draco followed and they both changed quickly.

"I think it's for the better." He told her, smirking. She giggled.

"I think so." She lay down on top of the covers. He followed her example and lay next to her, and faced each other. He looked at her thoughtfully for a moment.

"Why exactly did you stay behind?" He asked, putting his hand on her hip and rubbing in soft circles. She pursed her lips.

"Well, you know about my old crush on Ronald." She told him, chewing her lip when he nodded. "When him and Lavender got together, it really hurt. I found out that Lavender was going to the Burrow with Ron. I knew that everybody else would help me feel as comfortable as possible. But Lavender would make me miserable. I thought that staying here for the holiday would help me clear my head. It was too late to call my parents, and I really didn't want to be around them. They would have known that something was wrong and wouldn't have let me alone until they figured it out."

"So was this the best idea?" He asked, as she rested her hand on his chest. She smiled up at him.
"I really think so. I've had an amazing time. And I don't think I could have had more fun anywhere." She told him, smiling up at him through her bushy hair. He smiled back down at her. "So, what's your story?" He looked uneasy and he stiffened slightly. Noticing his reaction, Hermione studied him for a moment. "You don't have to tell me if you really don't want to. But it might feel better to talk about it. And I'd like to think of us as friends." His features relaxed for a moment. Then he smiled down sadly at her.

"You know about my parents." He started, starting to frown. "If I were to go home, I'd be home by myself. I…I…" He started, swallowing thickly. Hermione started rubbing soft circles on his arm. "I always have hated Malfoy Manor. It wouldn't have been so bad if it could have been a little home like. But it was always cold and … kind of depressing. I had friends I could go stay with. But… I took a chance."

"I'm glad you did." Hermione told him, cuddling up into his chest. "Maybe someday you can make it feel more homey. Pain and new furnature does wonders." She sounded kind of sleepy.

"Maybe you're right…" He said, picking up his wand to turn off the lights. And then he moved his wand so they'd be under the covers. "Goodnight Hermione." He whispered. But her breathing was already quiet and even.

Draco stared at the fire over her back for several moments. He breathed deeply, her scent tickling her nose. He looked down at her sleeping form cuddled into his bare chest for a few minutes. He felt that same rise of affection burst through him. He didn't know how, but he knew it was true. The same girl that he'd called Mudblood for six years. The same girl he'd felt hate for when he was younger. The same girl he'd battled against for better grades. The same girl that had shown him compassion and forgiveness over the holiday. The same girl that got him one of the best Christmas presents ever. The same girl who made love to him with abandon. The same girl who made slept beside him and woke him nearly every morning. Draco kissed her forehead and brushed hair away from her closed eyes. He closed his eyes with a sigh and let himself fall into a peaceful slumber. This same girl, was the girl that he'd fallen in love with.

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Endnote: So what did you think. Love it? Hate it? Did you want to set it on fire? Let me know. I know it was a little short, but we're getting to the end! Only a few chapters left! I'm so excited and sad at the same time. Give me some feedback. PLZ REVIEW!!!

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Aniversy: Don't worry, she will…. I've never really liked Lavender Brown. She's always been an antagonist in my eyes… Like Ron! Lol.

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