'Her favourite flowers are orchids.'

Draco glanced around, to the voice in question, just moments ago Aria had left with Weasley for Gryffindors last practice before the holidays, and now Granger was speaking to him out of the blue like they had been lifetime friends.

'She'll deny it until she's blue in the face, but they are.'

Draco continued to stare at the bushy haired girl, who had taken a seat next to him.

'She hates dark cramped spaces. Her favourite colour is blue, the type of blue you see on a clear sunny day. And she's a lot smarter than people give her credit for.'

Draco waited, there had to be a point behind all the things Granger was informing him of, but Granger didn't elaborate. 'Why would she deny that her favourite flowers are orchids?'

'Because she has never cared that Ron and I didn't come from wealth, orchids are expensive to buy,' Granger stated obviously. 'Aria has a generous heart, Malfoy. Do be wise not to break it, you won't last two minutes if you do.'

Ah, Granger had got to her point it seemed; a threat.

'I may not like you,' Granger said after a lengthy pause, 'but I will be civil to you for Aria's sake.'

Draco nodded his acknowledgement, he didn't trust himself to reply without sneering or insulting Granger like he used to, but like Granger, he would be civil... for Aria.

'And thank you, I know it may not sound like much but thank you for saving our lives when we were -'

'Don't mention it, Granger,' Draco stated firmly, 'Seriously don't mention it. The debt has been repaid, Aria saved my life too.'

'And Goyle's,' Granger said, 'Ron would have never turned around in that fire if Aria hadn't. Goyle owes her the life-debt really, not us.'

But yet they hadn't told Goyle this information. For as far as Draco knew Goyle was still following them. Granger seemed to know what he was thinking for she said. 'She deserves some peace, that's why we hadn't said anything.'

Lips pressed onto his own lips lightly and lingered for a few moments causing Draco to pout slightly at the chaste kiss he had received. The owner of said lips that had kissed him, giggled, her green eyes sparkling, a soft happy smile upon her face.

'You'll see me in a couple of days, no need to pout like that.'

'It's not soon enough,' Draco mumbled, letting out a sigh, he looked around the Hogsmeade platform, the scarlet express train was already waiting for them to board. 'And you won't be with me for long.'

'I promised Mr and Mrs Weasley I'd spend Easter with them,' Aria replied, 'And I do not break a promise, at least if I can help it.'

'So you'll promise to kiss me lots when I see you next?' Draco inquired. This earned him an exasperated sigh and a playful shove.

'We'll see.' Aria said, with a soft smile, her eyes sparkled playfully. 'I've got to go, see you.'

'See you.'

Draco watched her walk away to her waiting friends, Weasley was looking at Draco like he was a bit of filth, nothing unusual, Granger hurried Weasley away with Aria following them.

The loud sounding crack made Draco jump for he was not expecting it, neither had he been expecting for the person who had just Apparated to land so close that they caused them both to fall over, Draco's arms reached up automatically around what had fallen on him - or rather who. His eyes, which had closed, shot open and his breath caught in his chest as he found himself staring straight into familiar pools of emerald green eyes. Eyes which were embarrassed and blood-shot.

'Aria, what is it, love?' Draco said helping her to her feet, only then did he notice that she had brought her stuff with her. This puzzled him, Aria was not due to see him until tomorrow. Draco's question it seemed was the wrong one to ask, for Aria blinked, her eyes watering up.

'It got too much!' she stated, she looked hastily around the sitting room for signs of life, she appeared to be relieved that Draco was alone. 'I hope you don't mind my turning up unannounced and early.'

'Of course not!' Draco replied, 'You're welcome here anytime you like. Do you want to talk about it?'

Aria shook her head firmly, leaning her head upon his shoulder, her breath hit the hollow of his neck, and Draco wrapped his arms around her again.

'You can stay as long as you like,' Draco found himself saying, though it was unnecessary, perhaps she needed to hear it though for she responded with a soft thank you.