Chapter 10

Disclaimer: I haven't done this in previous chapters, because I forgot. But anyway, here it is: I don't own Harry Potter, only the plot.

I finished the book.

Bloody muggle author, wrote a good book.

So in reading through the whole thing, I hadn't gotten to bed til three.

To say I was in a foul mood, would be an understatement.

When I went by the hospital wing the next morning, to drop off the book, Granger was still asleep.

Madam Pomfrey was nowhere to be seen, so I assumed she was in her office.

I placed the book on the bedside cabinet and turned to leave.

''Draco?'' A sleepy voice croaked.

Bugger.

I turned back to the bed.

''What?''

Granger frowned at me, ''What are you doing in my bedroom?''

Raising an eyebrow at her question, I gestured to the book on the side.

''I am dropping that off, so you will quit nagging me. Oh and do you intend to make this place your permanent place of residence?'' I finished sarcastically.

She blinked up at me, then slowly looked around her at the ward.

Slumping back down on the pillows, she said ''Oh.''

Taking a few steps backward, hoping to get out quickly before she had chance to ask for anything else, I repeated, ''Yeah. Oh.''

Just as I thought I was clear, her voice sounded again.

''Drac-''

''I'm going to be late for Potions.'' I muttered quickly, hurrying out.

I wasn't used to small talk, with anyone, especially her.

We hated each other.

Only, I wasn't so sure I did anymore...

HPOV

I frowned at his retreating figure.

What was that about?

We had been at least cival to each other recently, the old Malfoy would have left me to freeze to death in that bathroom, but this one just kept on surprising me.

It hit me then, that maybe the War hadn't only changed the 'Good Guys', it had obviously changed Draco too, I just hadn't seen it.

Hadn't wanted to see it, because then maybe, just maybe, I might actually start to like him.

But I had to admit that I had been overly judgemental of him.

I still saw the bully from first year, the boy who teased me, and tormented my friends, the arrogant, stuck-up brat, that suddenly was none of those things.

He had changed.

Maybe it was time I did too.

2 Days Later

''If you feel ill at any point, Hermione don't hesitate to come back. You aren't only looking after yourself now...'' Madam Pomfrey said.

I nodded, ''I will, I promise.''

She patted me on the shoulder, and left to see the other patient at the other end of the ward.

I shrunk my bag down and put it in my pocket, then turned and walked out of the doors.

It was a relief to see different walls.

Days in the same place, was really starting to annoy me.

Malfoy hadn't been back after the abrupt departure a couple of days ago, I was looking forward to seeing him, and finding out what his problem was.

I had decided that while we had to work together on this project, and we had to live in the same place, we might as well try to be friends.

This new Draco was someone that I could see myself getting along with.

After a lot of thought, I realized that we weren't really that different.

We both did well in classes, both liked to read, and strangley enough, after figuring out how to use the kitchen appliances, he was actually quite a good cook.

Of course he had scowled at me, when I told that to him.

I tried to think of a way to start a conversation with him, but came up blank.

He was right. I didn't know him.

I was determined that was going to change.

DPOV

The weekend. An entire two days without having to put up with Pansy hanging off my arm, and screeching in my ear.

I had decided I wasn't even going to bother with meals in the Great Hall, I would make something myself.

I stretched out on my couch, and let my eyes slowly drift shut.

Someone was saying my name, but it sounded so far away, all I could hear was the screaming, the begging, the laughing...

''Avada Kedavra!'' I jolted upright. Blinking to clear the green flashes for my eyes, I tried to slow my breathing.

''Just a dream...it's over...'' I muttered to myself.

After finally gaining some composure, I swung my legs of the couch and made my way into the kitchen.

I froze when I saw Granger sitting at the table.

'Hello Draco.'' She said, lowering her mug.

I stared at her, not comprehending.

''What are you doing here?'' I demanded.

Her lips pulled into a small smile, ''I live here. ''

''Why didn't you tell me you coming back today, I would've-''

I broke off as I realized what I was saying.

''Gone out?'' She suggested, jokingly.

A smile tugged at my own lips, ''Yes.''

''Well although that would have it's benefits, how could I deprive myself of your scintillating company?''

I chuckled as I reached for a mug of the sideboard.

''Shut it, Granger.''

''It's good to be home...'' She sighed.

HPOV

I heard him wake up.

I heard exactly what he said to himself.

But I didn't mention it. The curiosity nearly burned a hole through my tongue, but still I kept off the subject.

Instead we joked around. Which should have been weird.

I made him laugh, it looked pretty painful, but he did indeed laugh.

Something that was still quiet new to me, after 6 years of seeing him at people, it was nice to see him laugh with someone.

That someone being me, made the expierience even better.

''So your not going to drop dead on me are you?'' He asked, lightly.

If I wasn't mistaken, I could see the worry in his eyes.

''No. I'm sorry Malfoy, but I have been given a clean bill of health.'' I replied, rolling my eyes.

He hesitated then, ''And the baby?''

My eyes shot to his face, from my mug.

This time the worry was etched into his face, I could tell he was trying to hide it, but was failing miserably.

''The baby is fine, too. Madam Pomfrey said to come back and see her, if I feel ill or anything.'' I said, softly.

How could I not have seen this before?

How could I have been so blind?

''Good, because cleaning up the mess in the bathroom took ages...''

I laughed, and he looked relieved, but the haunted look didn't fully leave his eyes.

A/N: Hiya! :)
So yh I know it's been awhile again, but at least I updated faster than the last time...anyway, Thank you for reading, please leave a review :)

Sorry for any mistakes, but my spell checker is acting weird, and I'm useless without it...please forgive me! :)

~Abbey