Let Me Help You

DracoxHermione

Rated NC-17

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or its characters from the franchise. That honor belongs to JK Rowling

Let Me Help You

Chapter 11

Hermione felt as if she was floating on a cloud the days following her kiss with Draco in the Astronomy Tower. Even now as she was on the Hogwarts Express back to London, she felt as if she could fly right out the window. A love struck smile was plastered on her face and she would sigh happily and softly every now and again as she stared out the window. She was lost in her own little world starring her and Draco that she didn't even notice Harry and Ron staring at her in confusion.

Draco was in a bit of a similar situation, as he too was staring out of the window of his compartment of the Hogwarts Express, a small smile on his face. He couldn't help himself, though. He couldn't get the beautiful brunette out of his mind. He had never kissed anyone before (unless he counted Pansy, and she basically forced herself onto him) and he couldn't believe how magical and how…right it felt. But that was what also scared him a little. The kiss with Hermione had felt so natural, as if she was meant to have her lips against his. And truthfully, he was beginning to fall for her more and more each day. What was he going to do? It could prove a problem for him if the Dark Lord found out, or worse, his father.

"Draco!" Pansy's voice suddenly exclaimed in his ear. Scowling Draco turned to face her and cringed at her adoring expression.

"What do you want?" he replied.

Pansy giggled and said, "Oh Draco, no need to sound so irritated. I know you care for me."

"I'd rather care to be bitten by a hundred poisonous serpents than to care for you."

"Anyway I was hoping that you and I could possibly, you know, spend some time together over Christmas, alone."

Draco felt the girl's hand start to drift up his leg and he quickly grabbed it in a tight grip, squeezing it hard and causing her to yelp in pain before letting go. As she nursed her hand he said, "I've said this time and again, Parkinson, and I will say it once more. I don't, and won't ever, be interested in the likes of you. You are a stain on my existence and I only tolerate you because of our families. Now if you will please be so kind as to shut up and go away."

Pansy stared wide eyed at the blond boy, her lip trembling as tears filled her eyes. Blaise, Crabbe, and Goyle, who were also in the same compartment, stared at the Malfoy heir before moving their eyes to Pansy, then back again.

"Why? Draco, why? Is there someone else?" Pansy couldn't help but ask as her voice began breaking.

The blond boy turned to face the hurt girl to reply when his eyes caught Hermione walk past his compartment, headed for the restroom. Just seeing her walk by made his heart beat wildly in his chest. Looking at Pansy he answered, "Yes, there is actually."

"Is it Greengrass?"

"Not even close. Now if you'll excuse me."

Blaise, Crabbe, and Goyle stared at their friend as he stood and walked out of the compartment, surprised to hear that he liked some girl that wasn't Greengrass. Who could have possibly caught the Slytherin prince's attention?


Hermione sighed as she exited the restroom, glad to have relieved herself. She was also glad that she got some privacy away from her friends. She loved them dearly, but they could be such nuisances sometimes. They had been pestering her about why she looked like she was placed under a love spell and who it was that she was thinking about. What surprised her was that Harry seemed to be rather jealous, which she couldn't understand why.

She was about to walk back towards her compartment when she was suddenly grabbed by the wrist and pulled into an empty compartment. The door was spelled shut and locked, then curtains were dropped over the windows leading to the hallway of the train. Turning Hermione saw that it was Draco and before she could say anything, he pressed his lips against hers in a sweet kiss.

Moaning softly as she returned the kiss, Hermione wrapped her arms around Draco's neck and held him close as his hands rested on her hip. When they pulled away to breathe, Hermione smiled and said, "Hello Draco."

"Hello to you too, Hermione," Draco replied with a smirk before kissing her again. Releasing her lips once more he then said, "I want to tell you something."

"Okay," Hermione said softly, allowing the blond to pull her over to one of the seats and sat down with him. "What is it?"

Draco took a breath before saying, "It's about what happened in the Astronomy Tower."

Worry came over the brunette as she asked, "You don't regret it, do you?"

Shaking his head Draco answered, "No, of course not. In fact, I think that was probably the best moment of my entire life." He held her dainty hand in his and gave it a soft squeeze before continuing. "Actually, it made me think a lot about you and me and our friendship. And I have come to the conclusion that I don't want friendship between us anymore."

"Wh-What?" Hermione couldn't help but say, her heart beating faster and faster by the second. "What are you saying?"

The blond boy smiled and said, "I was hoping that if you would like it, you would allow me to court you."

Brown eyes widened as they stared into grey, Hermione's mind buzzing with Draco's words. He wanted to court her. Draco wanted to court her for a relationship! If she hadn't felt like flying before, she felt like soaring now. A giggle bubbled up from her throat as she threw herself at the blond, holding him in a hug.

"Yes, you can court me," Hermione replied before pulling away, grinning happily. The grin then fell as she asked, "But won't that be hard? After all, if anyone found out- "

"They won't find out. In fact, I plan on asking Severus to help us. He'll help, whether he wants to or not," Draco replied, a sure smile on his face.

Hermione looked skeptical as she said, "If you say so. But I suppose it will be alright. Honestly Draco, I've had a crush on you for the longest time now. Probably since the start of term and my feelings just kept growing."

Draco was surprised to hear that Hermione had liked him for so long. He also realized that it was her feelings for him that lead her to helping him in his mission, despite knowing it was something she was completely against. And even still she decided and dedicated herself to helping him and offered him her friendship, knowing he could and possibly would refuse. Draco couldn't believe that this wonderful, intelligent, beautiful creature before him liked and cared for him enough to risk everything for him. Just realizing this made Draco feel light and warm.

Not being able to help himself Draco cupped the brunette's face and brought her lips to his, kissing her once more, though more passionately then he had ever kissed her before. Hermione was a little surprised at the suddenness of it, but she soon melted into the kiss. The two of them sat and held each other, talking quietly and exchanging sweet kisses, not even noticing that it was almost time for them to arrive at Platform 9¾.


Draco was glad to be spending a Christmas without his father around. It might actually be in enjoyable for once. And at least his mother would be glad to see him home for the holidays as well. The moment he stepped inside his home after being brought home by a House Elf, he heard giggling coming from the parlor. Recognizing the sound to be from his mother, he headed in that direction, wondering what could have his mother giggling. Narcissa never giggled, at least not out loud.

Moving towards the parlor he found the doors to it closed, but yet he could still hear his mother giggling. And if he listened closer, he could also hear a deep baritone voice murmuring and chuckling. Was his mother seeing someone? Suddenly the giggling soon turned into moaning, alerting Draco to what his mother was possibly doing. Bursting inside Draco's eyes widened at the sight before him.

The sofa had been transfigured into a bed and on it with its sheets everywhere was his mother who was covered by and being thrusted into by…by…

"Sev?! Mother?!" Draco exclaimed.

Severus and Narcissa quickly ceased their activities and covered themselves, both of their faces bright red, which looked brighter on Severus' naturally pale face. Narcissa ran a hand through her blonde hair as she said, "Draco! You're home! Um, welcome back. I um, I can explain if you will allow us a few minutes."

Draco's grey eyes switched from his mother to his godfather, noting how the man averted his gaze from him. He realized that Severus must be feeling shame as well as embarrassment for having been caught with his mother in a compromising position. Nodding he left the parlor and closed the door, heading up to his room where he would wait for the two adults to come and explain their situation to him. And as he waited he couldn't help but wonder if Hermione's homecoming was better than his own for the Christmas holiday.

He smiled as he thought of Hermione. He couldn't wait to see her again at the start of the new term. And hopefully things wouldn't become complicated for them in the long run.