Hermione stared at Harry over the breakfast table that weekend. He was shoveling food into his mouth and would definitely be able to out disgust Ron at the moment. At the thought of Ron she looked down the table to see him going forkful for forkful with Harry. It was obvious that only those two thought it was necessary to scoff down food like that; the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team was eating like normal human beings. Today was the anticipated Slytherin vs. Gryffindor match. Hermione watched as Ginny moved slightly away from Harry.
"So Hermione," Ginny said throwing one last look to Harry, "Excited for the match?"
"Shouldn't I be asking you that seeing as your playing in it?"
"I suppose. I'm use to it though." Ginny shrugged, "Who are you sitting with since Ava has detention?"
"Seamus and Neville." Hermione looked down at her watch, "Which I'm supposed to meet them at the pitch, we want the best seats available."
"Okay, I'll see you after the game?"
"Of course we need to celebrate our win after all!"
"That's the spirit!" Harry spat, speaking for the first time that morning. Hermione had wished he hadn't though because some of the biscuit he was eating came out as well. Hermione left the table as Ginny reprimanded a red-faced Harry. As she stepped onto the grounds and headed towards the pitch a tall figure fell in next to her.
"So I guess it would be too much to ask for you to cheer for me?" Blaise joked. Hermione was proud and glad to note their fun bantering relationship did not change after having sex, multiple times.
"Cheer for a Slytherin?" Hermione scoffed as she pulled her jacket closer to her body. It was the first weekend of December, that meant the first snowfall of the season was nearing, "Talk about a total house betrayal."
"And sleeping with one isn't?" Hermione punched him in the arm for his sarcastic comment.
"Absolutely not. It just means that even I get desperate." She winked at him and before he could make a retort she had climbed the stands, knowing he had to go to the locker rooms.
As she took the saved seat in between Seamus and Neville she let her thoughts run free. Ever since she gave up her virginity she has felt more relaxed. As for her and Blaise? They had become closer, not only closer in their sexual relationship but in their friendship as well. The morning after Hermione gave herself to Blaise they woke up, went another round, and had a conversation. They admitted they cared for each other, enjoyed each other's company but they did not see themselves in a relationship with each other. It wasn't because they wouldn't work well together because they would probably be the picture perfect couple, just more along the lines that their friendship was much more intense then any romantic relationship they could have. So they finalized on staying friends and having fun when and if they wanted. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hermione was laughing with her friends as they trudged up to the castle. As she had suspected and believed Gryffindor had won and now they were heading back into the warm indoors. As they marched up the grounds discussing what time the party in the tower would start Hermione spotted the Slytherins walking off to the side of them. She had only been keeping an eye out for them because she was worried about Blaise and how he was feeling, he only looked slightly upset. of course he wouldn't let the lost destroy him. Blaise wasn't as obsessed with Quidditch as some of the other players or students so he didn't dwell on it too much.
"Hermione!" She turned back to Harry to see her housemates staring at her.
"What?"
"Are you listening to us?"
"Um...no, ha, not really." Hermione mentally scolded herself and demanded she stop getting lost in her thoughts unless she was alone.
"Well Lavender just told Ron that a lot of the people in Gryffindor tower are sick with the stomach virus. She says that they are threatening to tell McGonagall if we make any loud noises tonight. They are kind of...cranky. So..."
Her eyes widened in realization, "No! Absolutely not, I cannot allow us to celebrate a Gryffindor victory in my dorm when I share it with not only a Slytherin but a Slytherin Quidditch team member."
"What if we don't mention the game? And say he can invite some of...his friends if it'll make him feel better." Ron mumbled. He usually stayed quiet because he knew that almost the whole house still was disgusted with him for cheating on Hermione. Though the hatred had cooled down and people talked to him again he was still weary of what he would say. The team nodded approval at his suggestion. Sure it wasn't ideal to spend the night with possible the team they just defeated but a party was a party and there was no point in wasting a great evening and the booze. Hermione shifted from one foot to another as all eyes fell on her.
"Fine! But not mentioning the match if there are Slytherin's there tonight, got it?" They all nodded, happy, "Meet me there at eight." XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
"Thanks Blaise, really!" Hermione smiled at her roommate who just shrugged it off. It was almost eight o'clock and as soon as she had walked into her dorm earlier she sat down and okayed the party with Blaise.
The dark haired Slytherin had been more then willing to have the party there since she said he could invite his own friends. Hermione had known he would jump on that stipulation and announced he would go talk to his friends. Both of them decided to give their guests the password to the Head Dorm since it would be easier then constantly opening the door, plus they could always change the password after. As Blaise pulled out their own personal stash of liquor she looked over her outfit once more. It was black jeans, a white tank top, and black ballerina shoes. Her hair was worn down and she only adorned black eyeliner.
"Hermione, your cubs are here!" She rolled her eyes at Blaise's pathetic humor and left her room, where she was looking in the mirror, to meet her friends and start the party.
For the first half hour the party was slightly awkward. The Gryffindors stood off to one side of the room and the Slytherin's on the other. Hermione cursed her schoolmates for making it so difficult to just have a party. Glancing to her friends she sigh and pulled out her wand. The action caught the attention of everyone; some Slytherin's even placed their hand where they hide their own wand. Rolling her eyes she waved her wand and all the furniture vanished, another wave the lights shut off and techno lights began to flash, and with a final wave music began to play, the bass vibrating the floor. Although it was dark eyes still followed her as she put her wand away, grabbed a bottle of firewiskey and made her way over to the Slytherin's. She ignored Blaise since everyone already knew they were friends and that wouldn't help alleviate the awkwardness.
"What the fuck are you doing Granger?" Malfoy asked as she stopped in front of him.
"Don't flatter yourself Malfoy." Hermione snapped before looking over his shoulder, smiling sweetly, "Theo, want to dance?"
The dirty blonde locked eyes with her for a second before one quick nod, "Sure Granger, let's see if you can move."
Grabbing her hand Theo led her onto the dance floor. He took a sip of her beer before pulling her smack against her, grinding to the music. She slid her hands up his chest and moved her hips seductively against him. It wasn't long before Ginny pulled Harry onto the floor and slowly more people joined. The Head's Common Room resembled more of a dance club then a schools room. As more time passed and more booze was consumed no one could have guessed that the group of kids were rivals. Hermione was leaning against the kitchen counter drinking scotch and talking with Theo and Daphne, while watching Dean dance with Pansy. It was a short conversation seeing as Daphne was set on getting Theo to dance with her. As the two left for the dance floor a Quidditch seeker, she had been avoiding, filled their spot.
"Are you trying to make your way around the Slytherin house or something?" Hermione pushed herself away from the counter, tipsy and glad she was wearing flats. Malfoy's usually slicked back hair had fallen in front of his eyes and his pink tinged cheeks were a sure sign that he too was tipsy.
"Why are you jealous?" She toyed, his glassy eyes flashed.
"Of what? You're just a cum-bucket anyway!" He smirked at her hurt expression. He turned, with glee, and headed towards the hallway that led to the bedrooms. Hermione followed him, refusing to allow him the last word. She followed him into Blaise's bedroom, the only bedroom that was opened for the use of a bathroom.
"You're pathetic Malfoy!" Hermione spat at his back. He turned; obviously surprised that she was there.
"You're the one following me like some love sick puppy!"
"Oh! Get off your high horse Ferret! You know what your problem is?" She was furious and in all honesty, seeing double was not helping her right now.
He sighed and sat on the edge of Blaise's bed, looking like he was content with what was going on, "I'm sure you are about to tell me what is 'wrong' with me."
Seeing Draco Malfoy do something as normal as air quotes threw Hermione momentarily but she trudged on, "Your problem Malfoy." She spoke his name with utter disgust, "is that you think you are better then everyone else" She waved her hands dramatically, "and your not! Take Harry for example!"
"Don't even try and insinuate that Pothead is better then me!" He stood up, his previously care free demeanor now one of rage.
"Oh please, you act like you hate Harry so much but in fact, you are jealous of him!"
"What!" Hermione had to silently admit that she never saw the pale Slytherin so red, and so angry as he did right now. Of course the logical part of her screamed to shut up that this was dangerous territory but when it came to Malfoy Hermione could never leave well enough alone.
"Yup. Jealous. Jealous that he is so popular without having to use daddy's money, jealous that he has true friends not people he has to intimidate, jealous that he has love and brains, and most of all you are jealous that he is a better seeker than you!"
Before Hermione could register his movement the back of his hand connected with her face, forcing her head to the side with the impact. Her mouth dropped open in shock from the slap as she lifted her gaze to lock eyes with him. Hermione's own hand rose to her stinging cheek, he was visibly shaking with his anger. Hermione knew she had been pushing him, she knew he hated when he lost a Quidditch match and she knew her comment would cause him to flip. Never though, did she imagine him hitting her. He was foul and slimy and a down right git but she never thought he would stoop so low and now that it happened she wondered why she thought he was better then manhandling. He was a Malfoy after all. Slowly removing her hand she saw a red smear on her palm, flicking out her tongue she tasted blood from her busted lip. Malfoy's eyes followed her tongue's movement his eyes widened in disbelief and shock. He stepped closer to her and she stepped backwards, unwillingly flinching.
"You bastard." Hermione whispered with such malice in her voice, "You really are just like your father."
Malfoy moved faster then she anticipated once more and had her slammed against the wall, her head ricochet off the concrete making her hiss in pain. Before she could muster a movement his lips collided with hers. She froze and closed her eyes momentarily in shock. His lips weren't cold, as she had always connected him with; instead they were warm and soft. The kiss was soft, so much different then Malfoy himself. And with that thought her eyes snapped open and her knee connected with his groin. He hissed and fell over in pain. She didn't even bother to gloat over him, instead she ran into the chaos of people, willing herself to act like nothing happened and to stay away from Draco Malfoy.
Author's Note:
I am so sorry I have not posted. No I have not had my son yet, I am still pregnant. I am on bed rest though :( I am very upset about this. The desktop computer I use in downstairs and my fiancé will not allow me out of bed for nothing. Oh how I wish I still had my laptop! However I got up today and came downstairs because I was sick of it, plus my fiancé took a muscle relaxer and fell asleep early. Anyway, I am going to try and post another chapter tonight! I am going to start typing it up but I don't know how long I can stay comfortable in this chair! =(
Anyhow! Did you like the chapter? PLEASE review and let me know!
Thanks to my reviewers;
Kelsiee; Thanks girl! I finally got on to update! I hate that I can read fics on my cell phone but can't update through my cell phone =(
Padfootsgrl79; Thanks. I know I can do more smut in a sex scene but I want to lead up to that, if I do it. Lol
Remmy'sLove; Blaise is a cutie! I hate that he never played a big part in the books =(
Mad-bout-horses-nd-cowboys; Do you know after your review I went back and read what I wrote and I also laughed. I felt really stupid haha. I totally meant less graphic but sometimes I just don't think things through fully! =)
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; All in due time it will be revealed. As long as you stay loyal to this fanfiction and the sequel all will make sense.
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Voldyismyfather; I hate just bringing in characters for a few chapters to play a main part and then they just POOF, disappear. Sometimes with no explanations! Lol I like Blaise though so I can't POOF disappear him even if I wanted to!
Oh and one more thing, Draco is not evil, psychotic in this story though this chapter might seem like it. Like I always say, things will be explained! And if anyone is paying attention to my other story I will hopefully post a chapter tomorrow but right now I wanted to take care of this one! And just a forewarning I am 4 days away from my due date!