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Authors Note- ok, I hope you like this chapter, its short and sweet, and please forgive the ooc-ness of some of the characters. It was necessary.
Enjoy.
Chapter 9
The days that led up to our departure were filled with studying and lazy lovemaking. I was so nervous. I was so used to having Severus all to myself and for retreating to the basement if I needed to feel the Earth surrounding me, I didn't quite know what to do.
Sunday came, and all too soon we were packed and heading to Kings Cross Station. We had both agreed that I should ride the train to Hogwarts, and that would give Severus time to talk to Dumbles about my situation. Severus also said that I should take the time to explain things to my friends about all the changes that are going to take place.
I knew Severus was right, but damn it , I didn't want to have that conversation just yet.
I sighed as the train came into view and I turned and gave him a quick, but thorough kiss on the lips. "Are you sure I have to ride the train?" I asked sullenly. I really wasn't looking forward to having kids stare at me…more so than usual.
Severus smirked. "Yes. What, tired of your most persistent admirers?" he teased.
I growled turned, stalking toward the train, and to the gigantic group of red heads. I raised my hand and flipped him the bird, not looking back to see the grin that adorned his face.
"Harry! Hey mate!" Ron yelled when he saw me. I turned on a fake smile and waved back, silently cursing Severus. I wasn't in the mood for this right now.
"Blimey Mate what happened to you? you look weird." He commented, finally getting a good look at me.
I could feel my blood beginning to simmer, as if it were over a hot cauldron.
"Thanks Ron." I bit out.
"I think you look handsome." Ginny said with a flirtatious smile.
I internally rolled my eyes. "thanks Gin." She stepped a little closer to me, and I could feel his eyes in the back of my head, and knew that he was still watching. Making sure I was okay.
I tried to step away without being to noticeable, and scratched the back of my head in agitation when she followed.
I could practically hear Severus' laughter and growled softly. "uh, have you seen Hermione? I need to talk to her." I said to Ron, while trying to weasel away from Ginny.
"Yeah, she's on the train already, in the Prefects Cabin. She's Head Girl this year."
I sighed a relieved sigh, and used this as an excuse to leave. "Well, I'm gonna go talk to her. Bye Ron…Ginny."
I practically ran away from the clingy red head, to find the prefects cabin.
It was at the front of the train, in the first compartment.
I knocked on the glass window, and waited for it to open. It did, and I found myself face to face with Draco Malfoy.
"Uh, hey…is Hermione in here? I kind of need to speak to her." I rambled.
Draco didn't respond. He just stared at me, as if mystified. I could see him raise his hand up, as if to touch me, then let it fall. He shook his head as if to clear it, then nodded dumbly. "yes." He opened the compartment door fully, and I could see Hermione on the far bench, a book in her lap. I smiled a thanks and slid inside. He followed me back in an sat down on the opposite bench.
"Hey Mione." I greeted.
Her head rose and she froze. I rolled my eyes. "look can you just ignore this" I said gesturing to my body, "and focus on something else? Please? Merlin, its still me." I snapped.
Her eyes came to mine, and then glanced at Draco behind me.
"Oh, seriously Mione, can we grow up? It's just Draco, its not like the entire school wont know eventually." I bit out.
I turned to the stunned Draco Malfoy and pointed to the seat next to him, across from Hermione. "Draco, can I sit here?"
He nodded mutely.
"Thanks."
I sat down and sighed. "Before you ask a million questions, I want to you just listen." I waited for her to nod before continuing. "As you know I was saved from the Dursleys by Severus, and was staying at 12 Grimmauld Place this summer. What you didn't know is that on my birthday I received my magical inheritance, and Severus has been helping me with it." I paused giving them both time to process this, and as expected Hermione ignored my wishes and fired off a question. "But Harry, why didn't you tell me and Ron? We're your best friends, surly we are better to help you heal then Snape." She said his name with disgust, and my simmering blood came to a boil.
I clenched my jaw, trying to hold back the horrid comment that almost came spewing forth.
I took a steadying breath. "As we have observed over the past years, that is proven to be false. You not only didn't even suspect abuse, you both," I turned to Draco for this statement, "assumed I lived on a pedestal. No, Severus, has been most helpful, where you would have gotten in the way." I couldn't keep my anger away, and felt myself getting twitchy. I really wished Severus was here…
"Granger, what part of shut it didn't you understand? I…I want to hear this."
Draco stated. I turned to him, and gave a grateful smile before continuing.
"Like I was saying. Severus helped me find out what I was, and everything that went with it. well he found it, and I just sort of listened… but, the point is…" I took a deep breath. "I will be moving out of Gryffindor tower, and down into the Dungeons."
I waited for the onslaught of questions, but they didn't come. I peeked at Hermione and her face was one of shock. Her mouth hung open slightly, and then suddenly she came to life. "WHAT? Harry Potter you must be joking? How can you-" I turned and saw Draco sigh with relief and put his wand away.
"Sorry about that, I mean I know she's tour friend, but she was driving me crazy."
I nodded, smiling. "Yeah. I was dreading this conversation. Knew she would flip out. Hey," I said sticking my hand out, "can we just call a truce and be friends? Sev said I should give you a chance, and right now that seems like a fantastic idea."
Draco looked weary, but then smiled and took my hand, shaking it firmly. I could feel his magic flow over me and smiled, letting mine intertwine with his in a sign of friendship.
"So…you are going to be living in the dungeons?" he asked hesitantly.
I laughed and nodded. "yeah. Sev is talking to Dumbles about the changes. I kind of need to, or I might uh, well lets just say it could be bad."
"I know you don't trust me, but what…I mean…"
I held up my hand, "Draco, first of all, Severus told me to tell you everything, so I can have someone there to uh, help, and I do trust you. Believe it or not." I said with a smirk.
He shot me an unbelieving look, but smiled anyway. "So, its Severus now?"
I blushed and grinned. "Most defiantly."
We continued the train ride to Hogwarts in comfortable chatter, while Hermione sat screaming at us through a silencing Charm.
ok, that's chapter 9. it's a little short, but that seemed like a good place to stop. Plus its late, and I'm tired. I know there was a lot of ooc on Draco's part, but he is going to be a constant from now on, so get used to it. yes, there will be lots of Ron, Ginny, Hermione, and Dumbles bashing. Get over it. I hope you liked the chapter! There finally almost at Hogwarts! Woot!
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