Time for me to say thank you ! I luv you all so much! By the way I'm sorry for the long delay! You will never believe what happened to me ! Read AN below if you want to know.........

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Lillian-is-fickle : I make the funnies happen! Thanks for reviewing.

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Cereza : Made you laugh ! But I'm sorry but I'm going to have to keep Devlin as Junior's name. I feel bad that you really don't like it but others do and I do too so I'm going to keep it. Sorry. Sorry. And HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY WISH !!

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Okay I am going to consider this my first flame. Let me tell you it wasn't nice. Kind of brought me down after a while, but I am happy that the feelings were expressed...

Never Mind : All I can say is sorry that you didn't enjoy it. That it wasn't up to your standards. But I am not sorry for writing it the way I did. It seems many people enjoy it and I enjoy it the way it is. What can I say? My spelling and grammar will probably never be perfect. Yes I do know about beta readers and all but I don't have time to work it all out. As for my characters I like them the way they are. That's the thing about fan fiction you write it the way you want it to be. The way you want the characters to act. And this is the way I want them portrayed. You don't like then I suggest reading someone else's. Well that's all I really have to say.

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Chapter 9 : Time And Ron's Temper

Hermione woke up the next morning to find herself alone. Draco wasn't there. Sarai wasn't even there.

" Okay. Weird " She said out loud.

' She shouldn't even be walking or moving. She was hurt so bad last night there is no way she could have healed so quickly. ' Thought Hermione.

Taking a glance at the clock beside her she noticed it was it was seven o clock. Classes started at eight. Time for another day of school.

Getting up from the bed Hermione started walking to Junior's room figuring Draco and Sarai would be there. As she neared the room she could hear them both talking. Quietly she stood beside the door hoping not to alert them of her presence. Peeking through the crack of the door she could see Draco, in his school robes, standing in front of Sarai, who was wearing a black mini skirt with a red tank top, holding Devlin in her arms.

" Awww. He's so adorable Draco. He looks just like you. " Commented Sarai. " I don't recall you mentioning you had a son last time we talked. "

" We haven't talked for a week. Why is that ? It seems whenever I tried to contact you I would be blocked. Care to explain ? " Asked Draco crossing his arms over his chest.

Hermione could see Sarai shamefully look towards the ground. " Well you see...ummm.. there was construction ..construction being done at my house. "

" Construction ? " Draco asked skeptically.

" Yup. Lots and lots of construction. Noises everywhere. "

" And what does this have to do with me contacting you ? "

" Too loud for conversation ? " Tried Sarai.

" Drop the act. " Draco stepped away from her and started pacing the room rubbing the bridge of his nose thoughtfully. After a couple minutes he threw his hands up in frustration. " I don't understand ! Why did you block your mind ?! It could have saved you from a lot of pain. If you had kept it open we would have been able to communicate and I would have known what was going on. How could you be this stupid ?! "

" I'm guessing the whole keeping the temper in check didn't work. " Quipped Sarai.

Draco threw a stern look at her.

" Right. No sarcastic remarks. Check. "

" Sarai Black ! You were nearly killed ! " Scolded Draco.

" I know. I know. " Replied Sarai.

" I know. I know. " Mimicked Draco. " You obviously didn't know ! Those bruises and your blood everywhere proves to me you didn't. "

" I thought I could handle it on my own. I'm not weak. I'm not some defenseless little girl who can't defend herself. " Yelled Sarai, as she stomped her foot..

Smirking Draco spoke, " I know very well you can handle yourself. Always had to be tough. I loved it when you kicked those sorry arses they called boys when we were younger. "

" Those were the days. "

" Those were the days, but they aren't anymore. This is no poncy little arse no more. He's strong Sarai. You know it. I know it. Plus if my father was to join. There would be no stopping them. " Said Draco.

" But your powers Draco! You could easily kill them off. I mean you just used them to heal me. Look at me I'm perfect. They would be out of our lives forever. We could go somewhere far far away. Don't you want that? " Sarai argued.

' So Sarai does know of Draco's powers. ' Thought Hermione. She continued to listen to their conversation.

" More than anything but it's not that simple. Something could go wrong. I could screw up and they would know what I am capable of. There are too many risks. We can't do this yet. " Draco stressed.

Sarai plopped down on the chair that was next to her pouting.

Draco rolled his eyes. " Now don't do that. That's not fair. "

She stuck her tongue at him.

" Real mature. I swear your just like Granger. "

Hermione gasped offended. ' He said he wouldn't call me Granger ! Ooo that makes me so mad! ' She fumed thoughtfully.

Draco continued to speak. " Well not exactly the same. She doesn't exactly dress like you. Which brings me to my next topic. What exactly do you think you are wearing ? "

" I thought you were smarter than that Draco. They are called clothes. They are designed to cover the human body. "

" Well those pieces of cloth aren't covering much. Why do you insist on wearing these revealing clothes ? Wouldn't a nice, long sleeved robe be better ? "

" Can I say tacky ? I like the clothes I have. Why ? Simple. Because I look hot in them. If I look hot then guys notice me. Hot guys notice me. Then I get to have some fun. " Sarai said suggestively.

Draco raised a hand to his face obviously disgusted by the thought. " Don't say that! I do not want to hear anything having to do with your body and another guys body. I won't allow it. "

Sarai laughed at this. " Calm down brother Draco. Don't worry I'm not getting down with another guy. Sarai is still the good little virgin. "

Draco looked at her. " You better be. No sex until your married. You can't get married unless you date. You're never going to date at all. See. Simple. It all works out. "

" But Draco ! That's not fair ! All the other girls are dating already." Huffed Sarai.

Hermione smiled to herself. ' That Draco sure is strict. I feel sorry if he ever has a daughter. Poor girl would never see the light of day. '

With those thoughts Hermione walked back to her room. It was all family matters now.

She grabbed her school robes that she would need for class and laid them out on the bed. Then she went off to the bathroom to take a quick shower. It was seven thirty already. She still had a lot to do before leaving.

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After a five minute shower, Hermione was out of the bathroom already starting to change. Unfortunately, only clad in her lacy bra and underwear, she was so busy running over the list of things she had to do in her mind that she did not notice the door to the room being opened.

That is until a swift slap to her ass brought her back to reality.

Hermione quickly spun around only to be met face to face with mister Draco Malfoy himself.

" Damn ! Your looking good Granger. "

Hermione could only stare. From what? She did not know.

" You know I think I rather like this look. You should wear this everywhere you go. " Suggested Draco.

Hermione's eyes only widened.

" Actually no. That would mean everyone would be staring at you. I don't like that. I don't like sharing period. Only wear that in front of me. "

" Are you..you..are you crazy Draco ?! " Stammered Hermione. " I most certainly will not! "

Then realizing what she was wearing grabbed her school robe in an attempt at covering herself.

" Now. Now. No need to be shy. I've seen mostly all of it. Just need to get rid of those intriguing pieces of lace off and all will be revealed. "

" Your a pig Draco. "

" I know. Sad isn't it ? "

" Get out. I need to finish getting dress. "

" No. I think I'll just wait until you finish up. We have the same class next, which should be starting soon. It's seven thirty-five." With that said Draco laid himself across the bed making himself comfortable, his arms folded behind his head.

Giving up Hermione hurriedly finished dressing with one thought on her mind convincing herself as to why she was doing this.

' It's for time. Class is starting soon and fighting with Draco would only waste time. Yup. I'm just saving time. '

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" Okay. I have everything right ? "

Hermione had finished dressing and was hastily making sure she had everything done and settled.

" Yes. " Droned Draco.

" My books ?! I don't have my books ! You are a very bad helper Draco ! I don't have ..." Hermione stopped ranting mid sentence.

Draco was holding up her books in his right hand.

" Oh. Right. Good. Prepared is good. "

" Can we go now ? " Asked Draco.

" Yes. I think we can. " Said Hermione.

Draco sighed in relief.

" Wait ! We can't ! " Proclaimed Hermione.

Draco brought a hand to his face. " What now ? " He mumbled.

" Devlin! We can't leave him alone! "

" He's not alone. Sarai is watching over him till lunch, where we will both meet back here and take over. Besides we both have that baby sensor crap you bought. Hermione we went over this we have to get to class. "

" I can't leave him. He hasn't been apart from me since the day he got here. " Hermione walked over to where Sarai was holding Devlin in her arms. " Come here my baby. I'm not going to leave you. No I'm not. "

" Oh yes you are. " Draco took Devlin from her arms and passed him back Sarai. " Take him into his room and close the door. Dobby will be here any minute to help you. I need to take this woman here to class. "

" Finally ! I swear Draco I don't know how you put up with her. " Said Sarai.

" Hey ! " Exclaimed Hermione offended.

" I don't either. I'm just guessing it from all the years of spending time with you that did the trick. "

" Hmph. " Sarai stuck her tongue at him once more before stomping up to Devlin's room.

He turned back to Hermione only to be kicked in the leg.

" Damn it ! Why do I always pick the crazy ones? First Sarai. Then Pansy. Now Hermione." Said Draco.

" I need to be here with him. He needs me. I'm his mother ! " Argued Hermione. Then realizing that she had proclaimed herself as Devlin's mother even thought it had never really been discussed she quickly tried to explain herself. " I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking. I meant that... "

Draco cut her off.

" No. You're right. No reason to be sorry. Your his mum whether you like it or not. " Draco smirked at her, while Hermione gave a bright smile. " Devlin however needs his mum to go to class so she can be learn and become smarter than she already is. That way she can teach him things he doesn't know and help him using her knowledge. "

" You're right. Well then off to class then. I don't know why you kept stalling all this time. We are going to be late thanks to you. It's seven forty-five! " Hermione said walking to the portrait, Draco following close behind.

Hearing Hermione's words Draco's jaw practically hit the floor. Merlin help him, he was going to die soon. It was final. She was going to be the death of him.

As soon as the portrait swung open Hermione and Draco were met face to face with a pissed off Ron and a guilty looking Harry.

" I tried Mione. I tried to calm him down but his temper is just too much. You have to deal with him. " Said Harry.

Then walking past her, he seated himself on the couch.

" What are you talking about ? " Asked Hermione.

Needless to say Harry didn't have to answer.

" Hermione !! I demand an explanation! What exactly are you doing with Malfoy !? " Roared Ron.

" Ohh no. I thought we went over this already. " Hermione looked to Harry, who was practically falling asleep.

" He woke up last night thinking it was a dream. Then I told him it wasn't and he exploded. The whole entire night he wouldn't stop going on and on about it. None of the guys were able to sleep! The whole entire night ! " Whined Harry. " I want sleep! "

" Typical. Just typical. " Drawled Draco.

The comment however just ticked Ron off even more.

Bam !

Ron punched Draco right in the face.

Rubbing his jaw, Draco was furious. He punched Ron right back. " Stop it this instant ! " Yelled Hermione. " Enough. We have to get to class..now ! Ron you punched Draco isn't that enough for right now ? "

" No. I want to kill him! " Ron admitted stubbornly.

Hermione sighed. " Ron it has to do for now. "

" Fine. " Ron muttered.

Then taking his chin in her hand she examined his face. " Look at you. Your a mess. Here let me help. "

After Hermione said a healing charm for Ron, she said another one for Draco who was complaining of being mistreated and abused.

" What a baby. " Muttered Ron while grabbing his books which were on the ground still angry. He looked over at Harry who was still on the couch.

" Harry !! " Ron shouted.

Hearing his name being shouted Harry jumped from the couch where he was silently snoozing. " I'm up ! I'm up! I wasn't sleeping. Nope. Not me ! "

" For get it Harry. Let's go! We have class ! We have 5 minutes to get to class ! " Cried Hermione.

Harry followed Ron and Hermione who were making their way out of the portrait.

Draco meanwhile slowly made his was behind them. " Hey shorty! I still have your books." The portrait closed behind him.

" Great ! He even has a nickname for her ! Bloody hell! I'm going to kill him! " Shouted Ron who had become fully enraged once more.

" RON !!!!!! "

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It's final ! My luck is the worst ! I had my next two chapters written and was ready to post it when my grades come in !! You see all my grades were good except my algebra grade. I got a D-. So as luck would have it my mom grounded me from the comp ! I wasn't able to update ! For a week I think it was ! I was so mad I went to confront my teacher and we went over all my grades and calculated it up. It turns out she did it wrong the first time! I really had a C+ !!!!! So when it was all cleared up I was able to get this chapter posted ! My mom said that a C+ was sort of acceptable so she let me back on the comp! I swear I was going to kill my teacher ! Anyways I got the chapter up !!! :: smile smile :: So please review !!! I need it like I need air ! Lol. Sorry for the stupid delay. I luv u all !!!!!!!

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