Chp. 11- Hogwarts' Scandal

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They staid there kissing for awhile, neither bothering to remove themselves from each other.

Finally after a few minutes, Draco finally slid out of Hermione and helped her up. Neither said a word as they got dressed and made their way to the castle. When they were on the fifth floor, Draco grabbed Hermione's hand in his. She grinned over at him and intertwined their fingers. Finally they reached their common room, and both were exhausted.

Draco laid on the couch and pulled Hermione down on top of him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and Hermione rested her head against his chest, hearing his heart beat. They feel asleep like this, with smiles on their faces and didn't wake till the next morning.

Now:

Hermione woke up and felt arms around her waist. She lifted her head up and saw Draco sleeping soundly. She thought about how they got there and then she remembered what happened last night.

Oh my god...I slept with Draco, Hermione thought to herself.

Hermione unwrapped Draco's arms from around her. She got off the couch and groaned at the pain that shot through her body.

"Ow bloody hell!"

Hermione slowly made her way to the bathroom and started the shower up, making sure the water was hot. She slipped her clothes off and stepped into the shower. She let the water run over her body.

She washed up quickly and wrapped a towel around her body. She made her way over to her bedroom slowly.

Hermione laid down on her bed for a bit. Finally she got up and looked through her clothes. She grabbed out a pair of navy blue lace knickers and a navy blue bra. She slipped them on then put on a pair of faded jeans and a navy blue tanktop. She put her cloak on and then slid some navy blue flip flops on.

Hermione sat down at her vanity and grabbed her brush. She brushed her hair out and then put on some light pink blush, clear lipgloss, mascara, eyeliner, and smoky gray eyeshadow.

She grabbed her bag and then went out into the common room. Draco was no where to be seen. Hermione made her way down to the Great Hall, taking her time.

When she got there, she sat in between Ginny and Harry again. Ginny looked at her and raised her eyebrows.

"I'll tell you during break."

Ginny nodded. Hermione had Transfiguration and then Arithmancy. Then she had break.

"What the hell is that Hermione?"

Hermione looked at Ron, who was staring at her.

"What's what?"

Ron pointed to her neck. People started looking at her and gasped. Ginny leaned over and whispered in Hermione's ear, "You have love bites all over your neck."

Hermione groaned and ran to the bathroom. She looked in the mirror and sure enough she did have love bites all over her neck from Draco.

"Damn it. Concealia."

The marks were concealed and Hermione breathed deeply. She made her way back to the Great Hall and just when she got to the doors, she ran into Draco. He looked at her.

"Hi Hermione."

Hermione blushed and looked at the floor.

"Hello Draco."

She felt his hand grasp her chin and pull her face up so she was looking him in the eyes. He kissed her quickly.

"This isn't going to be weird is it?"

Hermione blushed even more.

"Umm no...its just the farthest I've gone with a boy is kissing..."

"Really?"

"Yeah...so I've never done anything like that before..."

Hermione stuttered slightly before shutting up. Draco looked at her and smiled.

"Well you were great last night..."

Hermione gave him a half grin and felt her heart beat faster.

"Well we better go eat before classes."

Hermione nodded her head and followed Draco into the Great Hall. It was dead silent and all eyes were on the two. All of a sudden there was a bunch of whispering. She caught bits of conversations.

"...heard they were bethrothed..."

"Pansy was pissed..."

"Hermione's not even her real name..."

"...and get this. She's a pureblood."

"I heard that she was pregnant and that's why they're engaged."

"...but I don't see her ring..."

"Someone told me they've had sex ten times already..."

"...and I can't believe she gets him as a husband..."

"She is soo lucky. He's amazing in bed!"

Hermione groaned and glared at Draco. His eyes were wide and he was looking around at everyone.

"I'm going to kill you," she whispered dangerously at him.

She pulled him out into the hall and put her hands on her hips.

"You just had to tell Pansy and Blaise, and now they spilled the bloody beans and everyone knows!"

"Well excuse me...I told them not to tell anyone, but Pansy was bloody furious I wasn't marrying her, so she probably did it to piss me off!"

Hermione put her head in her hands. She felt Draco's hand rest on her shoulder, and she fell into his arms and wept. He held her close and patted her on the back, not quite sure what to do.

"It's fine Hermione...At least now we don't have to hide behind out secret..."

"It's fine for you...I'm suppose to be flawless, and now I have the biggest scandal that ever happened to Hogwarts happening to me..."

"Well we're going through it together. If people see that it doesn't bother us, then they'll just drop it."

Hermione sighed and then wiped her tears away. She breathed deeply before looking at him.

"So do you really want to give them something to talk about?"

She raised her eyebrows at this.

"What do you have in mind?"

He grinned and replied, "Oh just walking in hand and hand, and then breaking apart with a kiss."

Hermione thought it over. Well if her reputation was already down the drain, she might as well have fun with it.

"Ok."

Draco smiled at her and grabbed her hand in his, linking their fingers together. He opened the doors for them and walked to the tables. Everyone looked up, their jaws dropping. Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger were together! They stopped and looked at each other. Everyone waited, holding their breath.

Draco leaned down and kissed Hermione. Everyone watched, enthrailed at the spectucal in front of them. Even the teachers watched, not use to seeing something so daring happen. Finally they pulled apart and went to their respective house tables. Everyone started talking again, discussing this new information. Hermione took her seat between Harry and Ginny.

Ginny smiled at her.

"You go girl!"

Hermione grinned back at her. Lavender and Parvati were sitting across from her, with smiles on their faces.

"Hermione! You lucky girl...you and Draco!"

Hermione smirked at this.

"Yes I know..."

"So is it true that you're engaged to him?"

"Yes it is..."

"Wow...so where's your ring?"

"Well we haven't had time to buy one...we've been so busy."

Lavender and Parvati's smiles widened at this.

"Oh I'm sure you have been. Well congratulations!"

"Thank you."

Hermione ate quickly and then headed to class with Harry and Ron.

"What the hell was with that kiss Hermione?"

"Well Draco thought it would be better if we pretended not to care what people thought, and ignored them..."

Ron was bright red.

"Oh and he thought it was a good idea to leave love bites all over your neck?"

Hermione blushed at this.

"Err yes...well we called truce so we won't make each other miserable and yeah..."

They sat down in class.

"So who told about Draco and I?"

"Pansy...she got up on the Slytherin table and screamed it practically...right after you left."

"That stupid bitch..."

"Hermione!"

"Sorry Harry," Hermione replied and grinned at him.

Class started and they learned a new spell, which Hermione was the first to get, as usual. She earned 15 points for Gryffindor and smile at Professor McGonagall. She read the book and waited till the bell rang. She made her way to Arithmancy after saying goodbye to the boys. She took notes and then did some book work in that class. She had no homework and went to find Ginny. She found her in the library, and sat next to her.

Ginny grinned over at her.

"Ok I want all the details..."

"All?"

"Oh yeah!"

"Ok well we made out yesterday morning, when I just got done in the shower and was only wearing a towel. Then last night I was outside when it was raining and he came out. He kissed me then pushed me down on the ground, and we shagged..."

Ginny's jaw dropped at this bit of information.

"Are you serious?"

Hermione nodded her head.

"Was it good?"

"Oh yeah...it was wonderful...but it was a bit awkward this morning..."

"Why?"

"Well because the farthest I've ever gone with a guy besides Draco is kissing, and not even with tongue..."

"I see...well you are soo lucky...I've heard he's a great kisser and an excellent lover!"

"Oh he is Ginny," Hermione said with a dreamy look in her eye.

"So now you can kiss him in public and stuff..."

"Yeah...this is the biggest scandal in Hogwarts though...everyone is going to be talking about it forever...no one was suppose to find out yet..."

"Well at least it's out in the open and you don't have to worry about it..."

"Yeah I suppose. Well I better get back to the Head common room. I'll talk to you tomorrow, ok?"

"Yup talk you tomorrow Hermione."

Hermione made her way upstairs and saw Draco lying on the couch. He was reading a book. Hermione went into her bedroom and changed into a pair of black yoga pants and a white tanktop. She grabbed a book and went out into the common room. She flopped down onto the chair, letting her legs fall over the arm. She felt eyes on her but ignored them.

Draco cleared his throat and Hermione looked up from her book.

"Yes Draco?"

"Are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm fine...I was wondering when I get my engagement ring Draco..."

Draco smiled at this and went into his room. He came out carrying a black velvet ring case. He kneeled next to her and opened the case up. Inside was the most gorgeous ring she had ever seen.

It was 24 karat white gold and had a big rectangular diamond in the center and alternating small sapphires and diamonds around the band.

"Oh it's gorgeous Draco."

Draco grabbed her hand and slid it on her ring finger. Hermione admired it and looked at Draco.

"I love it Draco..."

"I'm glad," he replied and went back to lie on the couch. Hermione read her book again and looked at the ring every now and then. She fell asleep quickly, not even noticing when Draco picked her up and put her in her bed.

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