Hey everyone, it's been a while I know! I really do apologize but school has been in the way, as usual. Hope everyone is looking forward to another chapter. This is one I wrote up real quick, it is mainly fluffy but there is some plot development so I just hope you like it! Some things to know: I accidentally deleted my first chapter, so I had to combine chapters one and two and now everything is all thrown off. So as of right now, I think I'm going to go in and name the chapters, because it is bothering me that chapter 21 is link 20 and whatever. I also have an official beta now, that would be my best friend Dani. I know I'm telling you that and yet I didn't have Dani read this chapter. I totally forgot until I started writing this author's note so you have to deal with my mistakes for one more chapter, sorry. I really want to thank all the people who have continued to read and support the fic, and those who have just started the journey with me! Sorry this is a long author's note I have a lot to catch up on haha.
On another note, if any of you like Once Upon A Time I wrote a smutty oneshot for that called Faith, Trust, and Lust. Just go to my page and click the story! So, if you need your sex fill just go there ;).
Also, I want to write a little side story with this, of like things Hermione and Malfoy do in the muggle world when they aren't arguing, making out, or figuring out how to survive the next obstacle. First scene will probably take place in a coffee shop, so keep your eyes open for a short oneshot that goes along with Snakeskin. (Probably within the week)
Now that I have a break coming up I should be able to post another chapter this week! Thanks everyone!-Allie
**One final thing! I have updated the bio for Snakeskin, I was wondering which one people liked better the old one or this one. Also if you want to write a better description for me please feel free and message it to me. Same thing goes if you want to make a banner for the story as well. Thanks!
Old description:The war with Voldemort has ended, but the battle continues. Bellatrix is at large and has taken over as "Dark Lord". Draco is done with the war and has been working secretly with none other than Harry Potter. This has remained a secret. Draco's intentions stem from many things- one of them being his strong feelings for none other than Hermione Granger.
New description:Working as a turncoat, Malfoy is now protecting everything he swore to hate; including Granger. The girl of his many fantasies is now a woman and still fighting with the Golden Trio. When the two of them are thrown together can they find the love that was always meant to be? "Every time I'm near you, I want to be closer. What kind of spell do you have over me, witch?"-Draco Malfoy
Reviewers:
Dani: I know, got to love those shower scenes ;) and Narcissa's wand, very sad moment. Hurt me to write it lol, things need to happen though right! So, I need you to edit my next chapter when I finish it, see you tomorrow! xox
Aretee: Thanks again as usual, I know we talked briefly and I can't thank you enough for the continued support. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. By the way, I love your stories as well, although I haven't been reading a lot recently. Still laughing at the "fueled Ron's hate fire comment" lol. Enjoy the chapter and good luck with your writing!
lilbobcatgrl88: Don't thank me! I should be thanking you for reading and reviewing. The least I can do is write back to you right!? So thank you for your support and hope you enjoy the chapter!
I woke up feeling alone. When I sat up I looked to my right to see Granger fast asleep in her own bed. That's how it was supposed to be, but I couldn't help but feel disappointed. Maybe I was hoping that she would have crawled into bed with me while I was asleep, but that was just wishful thinking.
I looked over at the peaceful witch who was wearing a tank top and small shorts. This triggered the one thought I had been trying to avoid since last night; the beautiful silhouette of Granger's naked body. By the dim light of my wand I was graced with that glorious picture, and it would be forever ingrained in my brain. When my mind touched back down to earth I saw she was curled up with another book. I stood up and took it into my hands, sitting down on her bed.
Ever since I had shown it to her she hadn't put down this book of dark magic. I didn't know what angle she was playing at but it was making me nervous. There were things in here that no one should ever read. I went to put the book down when I noticed two bookmarks. Did I really want to see what she was so curious about she bookmarked it? I sat there for a moment and flipped to the first area she deemed important.
It was simply a page about how the dark mark worked, I had read over this page many of times wondering what I could do to get rid of it, I practically memorized the script. She was probably reading about it after I commented on her detest for it last night. Well, there was nothing too dangerous on this page. I flipped to the other bookmark and held my breath when I saw what she had been reading.
The Killing Curse. This book detailed the curse and was more in depth than anything we had ever learned in school. Why was she so interested in it right now though?
"Morning," a groggy voice came from beside me. I closed the book quickly and looked over at Granger who was propped up on one arm.
"Sleep alright?"
"As fine as I ever do," she smiled and looked at my hands.
"I noticed you bookmarked some pages, I was just wondering which ones," I said nonchalantly. She sat up completely now as I flipped open the book. She was anticipating a question from me and I had to give over.
"Granger, I have to know. Why were you looking at the killing curse?" She was quiet for a moment and averted her eyes, biting her bottom lip. We sat in silence until she had the courage to speak.
"I have never killed anyone, you know. Not like that at least," she whispered and shrugged. "I just thought maybe it was about time that I could do it. I've seen so many people die and often times it's because we never played by the same rules. A death eater would cast the killing curse and I'd throw a stupid jinx. I just wanted to know the next time someone throws a killing curse at me, I could do the same back," she said, almost shamefully. I felt an odd sensation wash over me. I was angry that she wanted to feel that much hatred and I was upset that she had felt it before. I was terrified of someone wanting to kill her and hurt that I wouldn't be enough to protect her.
"Granger, you don't ever need to use that curse. Using it, it's for people who have so much hatred. It's so dark. Look, if you are ever in that situation I'll protect you. Don't ever let those words leave your mouth," I grabbed her shoulders and stared into her eyes.
"I know I could do it now though. I have seen so many people die, I have enough hatred to do it," she whispered.
"No, no you don't. Even if you are capable though, I don't want you to do it. You are too good for that. You are better than that," I said trying to make the words sink in. She said nothing, she just looked down at the book.
"Promise me. Promise me those words will never leave your lips," I held her chin making her eyes meet mine.
"I won't promise you that. I promise I won't use it unless I absolutely have to."
"Granger, I'll protect you. You won't ever have to use it as long as I'm around."
"You can't protect me from everything, Malfoy."
"I will until they kill me," I whispered to her. I reassured her of this as I pressed my lips to hers. I had to let her know, my words weren't working so maybe so actions would. She went soft against me and her hands found my chest. She held on tightly to my shirt and very slowly she moved closer and closer. First her hands found me, then one leg, and then the other. Soon she was straddling me, sitting on top of my lap, her knees on either side of my thighs. My fingers found their way into her curls and I held her lips to mine, like I had gotten accustomed to doing. I was slowly getting lost in her mouth. I'd protect this. If I could do this everyday for the rest of my life I'd kill every last bloody death eater.
I slipped my tongue into her mouth as I questioned what we were doing here. This kept happening and neither of us tried to stop it. As her arms ensnared around my neck I reclined backwards, letting my back fall against the bed. She propped herself up over me, certainly changing things up from usual, taking control of the situation.
She started grinding her hips against mine as she continued the sweet assault on my lips. My hands were just resting on her hips last I had checked, but with the growing heat I was apparently digging my nails into her sides , my self control feigning. She ground her hips hard against my growing arousal. Bloody Hell. One minute we were talking about the killing curse and the next she was trying to kill me with her body.
I wasn't thinking when I took her by the arms and flipped her over. I quickly reversed our positions and trapped her under my body. I kissed my way down to her neck where I could feel her rapidly beating pulse. I worked my lips over her sensitive skin and she moved her neck to the left giving me easier access.
I had been controlling myself this whole time. Every time my lips found Granger I had to control my body from progressing faster than she was ready for. Right now I wanted to test the boundaries. Even if my mind wanted to stop my body didn't. With great care I had placed my hand on her hip and slid it slowly up her body.
My fingers ran over her stomach and up to the middle of her chest. My lips had remained on her neck as my fingers ever so slowly made their way to her right breast. When I felt my self control wavering again I let go. My hand enveloped her breast and at the same time we both gasped. This small action let me discover something wonderful. Granger slept with no bra, and I was definitely okay with that.
My hand worked over her chest quickly. I pulled back to look at the beautiful witch below me. Her innocence was present on her face as she closed her eyes tightly, feeling every sensation. Wanting more of the sight that was before me, I lifted her shirt and stared down at her chest. It was probably longer than I should have stared, because she opened her eyes and looked at me with concern.
"Look, I know they aren't much, but you don't have to look so disappointed," she whispered blushing, anger flaring in her voice. Again,I managed to mess up again. It was apparently my greatest talent.
"Stop it, right now," I said to her as I placed my hand on her cheek.
"You, Granger, are the most beautiful witch I have ever laid eyes on. Do you understand me?"
She didn't answer and looked away. My one hand was still holding her shirt up and I was conflicted. Was she angry enough to want me to stop; or did she want me as much as I craved her? I hoped for the latter as I delved my head down and let my tongue find the small erect nub on her breast. I took her nipple into my mouth and sucked gently. I mimicked my tongue's actions to the best of my abilities with my free hand on her other breast.
The sounds that had left Granger's lips were unlike any other. Her gentle moans had me sucking, tugging, and pulling harder. I wanted to keep my cool, I wanted to go slow for her but it was getting harder to refrain from getting aggressive. As my lips moved to her other breast my free hand slid down to her shorts. I rubbed my fingers over the fabric that separated us. I traced her over her shorts, and she bucked her hips in response. A new type of sound escaped Granger's lips triggering a primal sound to leave mine.
I was so lost in her pleasure, I wanted to give her more. I wanted her, and there was no denying that. My whole body ached to be near her, over her, in her. I wanted to protect her from everyone but me. I wanted to feel her around me, show her I was the only one in the world for her. I wanted her to trust me.
I didn't deserve that though. I didn't deserve her trust, her body, her virginity. I felt her getting wet through the thin lace protecting her from my fingers and I stopped. How easily I could have slipped my fingers under the fabric and taken her. Once I started I wouldn't stop, I'd want more. Draco Malfoy was selfish, and I'd take selfish to a whole new level when it came to this girl. I quickly pulled back sitting up over her, I needed to stop.
"W-what's wrong?" She asked timidly.
"Nothing. You just deserve better. This isn't happening, not like this."
"Well, what if I wanted it to? Is this like a pureblood thing? I thought you were over that," She shouted at me and pushed me off of her. She pulled her shirt down and curled up on the bed facing away from me. I ran my hands over my face and sighed heavily. I laid behind her and put my arm over her midsection.
I was feeling very...honest today. I didn't want to say it but the words left my lips and I couldn't take them back. Mainly because I meant everything I said, "Granger, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I don't give a fuck if you are pure blood or a muggle born. I care about you and I don't want to push you too far. You have kept your virtue this long, don't give it up so easily now."
"Just because you found out I'm a virgin you don't need to treat me like I'm breakable."
"I'm sorry. I just don't want to mess things up right now. Believe it or not Granger, I care about you. So get used to it," the whole truth was out now.
She smiled at my words but tried to cover it up as she turned over to face me. There was a shift in the atmosphere when she opened her mouth again.
"You didn't ask about the other page I had bookmarked there."
"The dark mark? I just figured you were reading up on it after our little discussion last night."
"Malfoy," she said sighing and sitting up. I followed her actions and she took my arm into her hands. She rolled up my sleeve and stared at my mark before she continued to speak.
"I think. No, I know I can get that off of you," she said with confidence.
"You've gone mad, haven't you, Granger," was this girl just toying with me?
"Malfoy, I know I can. I read all about it last night. It works like a protein charm, just stronger. I should be able to extract the energy from your arm. The mark would still be there but it would be inactive," she sat there with her fingers tracing the mark.
"Why? Why would you want to do that for me?"
"Just like you said. I care about you Malfoy. Get used to it," she smirked and her fingers stopped tracing my mark.
"Granger, I've read that passage a million times. What did you figure out that I didn't?"
"Why don't you just trust me? I've trusted you," she said and looked right into my eyes. There was something else she was thinking but I didn't know what.
"Go on, there's more isn't there. It better not be you have to perform the killing curse on my arm or something," I teased, though I was half serious.
"Look Malfoy, my other thought was that if this works we could use it to convince people to help us. People who have the mark and who have gone into hiding. If we convince them we can get rid of it, maybe they'd be more willing to join us. We can create that army you talked about," her eyes lit up.
I hesitated before responding. "I'll think about it, alright. It seems...dangerous. I don't want you getting hurt doing something stupid."
"I know. Just think about it," she left me for the bathroom.
It was a brilliant idea. She was a brilliant witch. If she could do what no witch or wizard had done before she could change lives. Hell, she'd change my life. I was having trouble understanding how she was going to do it, or why she really wanted to, but I would be a liar if I said her idea hadn't given me hope. I'd never thought I'd be free again from this wicked curse. Just as I felt this chain start to loosen another one tightened. The chain that was holding me to Granger was growing more constricting, and I didn't want to loosen the hold any time soon.
There you go! Another chapter of Snakeskin! Keep an eye out for the side story and the next chapter. Thanks again everyone. Drop a review and you will get a shout out in the next chapter. Love you all, stay -Allie
**(although you may have read this above I wanted to put it down here where it is less cluttered)Remember I have updated the bio for Snakeskin, I was wondering which one people liked better the old one or this one. Also if you want to write a better description for me please feel free and message it to me. Same thing goes if you want to make a banner for the story as well. Thanks! (of course you will receive credit and everything!) Can't wait everyone!