A/N: Hi everyone! Thank you all so much!

I am so happy with all of the reviews I got! I was really surprised that we exceeded our goal by almost 20! I love you all so much!

I know all of you are waiting for the kiss, and it will be soon, but I plan on bringing them a closer, and putting it off for a bit :)

And to QK-Sideways Ninja: I suppose it does seem a bit desperate, but this way, you know about when I will review. :)

Diddle10-Actually, they are in their 7th year, but I have them doing a dueling unit for fun :)

I hate it, but I have to confess this chapter will be my shortest ever...I AM SO SORRY! I promise the next one will be longer!

So here it is!

Hermione POV

"I can't believe that woman!" I fumed. Then I realized something. Had Draco seen it?

It was after dinner, and I knew that Draco was probably in detention with Professor Lupin.

I ran as fast as I could to the Dark Arts classroom. Draco was sitting at a desk, looking bored. He looked up when I walked in.

"Hello, Miss Granger. May I help you?" asked Professor Lupin.

"Could I talk to Draco for a bit?" I asked.

"His detention is about over, so why not." said Lupin, getting up and walking out of the room.

Draco looked at me. "Hi?" he said, getting up.

"I'm assuming you've seen the article of us?" i asked. "And that's why you're avoiding me?"

"Avoiding you? Well that was unintentional." he said. "And yes. I saw the article this morning."

"What is wrong with Rita Skeeter?" I groaned. "She's a filthy stalker."

"I agree. That woman really needs something else to do." he said.

"Anyway, I'm sorry for what happened earlier." he said, looking away. "I got carried away, and the words just came out, but I promise I didn't me-" I stopped him.

"That's alright. I'm safe, and I know it was an accident." I told him, smiling.

He gave the hint of a smile.

"Come on. Let's get back to our room." I said, holding out my hand. He took it, and a static shock passed through my fingers.

My face grew redder, but I didn't look at him.

The feeling was warm and nice-I liked it.

Draco POV

The next morning, during breakfast, my owl arrived with a message.

I was skeptic as of what it was, but when I turned the envelope, my breathing almost stopped.

There, was a very familiar seal-the Malfoy family.

At first I wondered what reason they had to send me anything, but then I remembered. That article was in the Daily Prophet.

They had seen it.

I nervously opened the letter.

"Hey Draco." said Hermione, taking a seat next to me. "What have you got there?"

I swallowed and began to quietly read out loud-

"Dear Draco,

In the Daily Prophet yesterday, there was a most peculiar article that showed you and some girl named Hermione Granger, who, if we remember correctly, is a muggle-born. Care to explain? -Narcissa & Lucius Malfoy."

She looked at me tensely. "Oh no."

I swallowed. "I believe we are in a bit of trouble."

"What are we going to do? What's going to happen?" she asked.

"I have no clue, but-" a little paper fell out of the envelope. I picked it up. It read: "You have a free day today. Meet us a Furlie's Foods in Hogsmeade, and bring the girl."

She gaped at it.

"You know, I'm starting to fear for my life." she said, quietly.

"They won't hurt you." I reassured her, but mainly trying to convince myself.

Damn, what am I going to do?

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