Chocolate Drops
Chapter 2
By Soleil Petal
A/N. Hey all! I am soooooo sorry that I took so long to post the second chapter, I swear it won't happen again. I had a rough couple of months and I didn't get on the computer as much as I would like. Thanks for being patient. Please nobody kill me!! **Ducks and covers** Thanks for all the reviews. When I finally got online and read them I was overwhelmed. Thank you all so much. P.S. Normally I love Hermione/Draco as well as Hermione/Oliver, but I need a "bad guy" in this fic and he just fits the profile so perfectly, so for this fic, DRACO MALFOY BUTTHEAD ALERT!
A dementor glided toward her slowly, his rotting hand protruding slightly from his dark, covering, concealing, cloak. Hermione cowered in the corner of the gray, depressing, cold, stone room, and her brown eyes wide with fright. A flash of green light erupted from the tip of the dementors finger as he drew in a cold, rattling breath. Hermione screamed as the life was swept from her body. Chanting voices screeched shrilly from all around her, "Her-mi-one, Her-mi-one, Her-mi-one" The crowd was surrounding her, she could feel their harsh cold breath upon her neck and face. She looked up to see who they were but only closed her tear-filled eyes, as her final breath left her…
…"Hermione!" Oliver screamed in her ear. Ron and Harry, both utterly panic- stricken, paper-white. Her eyes opened slightly and she peered at Oliver, Harry, and Ron. A thing strip of her brown eyes was the only thing visible under her lid. "hi" she whispered in a slightly more raspy voice than her usual one. The three males took a single sigh of relief-together as one. "what happened?!?" chorused the trio of still-anxious boys. Hermione smiled a little, holding back the waterfall of tears that were threatening to flood her at any moment. She slowly got up in the train compartment, ignoring the sharp pains in the side of her stomach. "'Mione?" Harry asked tentatively, "are you-you OK?" Hermione drummed up what she hoped was a reassuring smile for her two best friends, "I'm fine, Harry. Ron. Olive-er, where'd Oliver go?" The trio glanced around the now Oliver-free compartment and almost comically, shrugged their shoulders as one…
…Charging down the aisles in the Hogwarts Express, Oliver Wood saw no one. His legs tripped other people but Oliver, red-faced and swollen with fury, was only vaguely aware that he was not alone. He murmured hurried apologies but continuing on his destructive path. Finally he saw him. Draco Malfoy. His pale, gleaming eyes narrowed directly at Oliver. There was no hint of surprise in his pale face. No hint of wonder. He knew exactly what was happening and why Oliver had come down to his neck of the train. Knew the reason he had swelled with fury. Knew why his fists were clenched at his sides, his eyebrows narrowed in anticipation. It appeared as if Malfoy was actually waiting, expecting Oliver to be there. Malfoy gently strode to meet Oliver before he managed to reach the compartment sliding door. "How's it going, wood" Malfoy drawled, purposely dragging out his last name. A smirk was tugging at the corners of his mouth, but Malfoy, in the tradition of the family, concealed his desires. But Oliver would have none if it. He stomped up and closed the distance between himself and the near-smirking, pale, pointed face boy. "Whoa there, Wood. I know I'm irresistible and all, But I don't swing that way." Crabbe and Goyal, conveniently standing in the back, away from the fray at play, sniggered. Oliver didn't even acknowledge their presence, only grabbing Malfoy by the front of his robes and shoving him up against a wall, "What did you do to Hermione?" He growled. "Nothing…" he began and Wood tightened his grip on him, "…that she didn't want." Wood eyebrows furrowed, puzzled. He recovered quickly, however, in about half a second and opened his mouth again, to interrogate, "What the hell…" "WOOD!" a sharp, shrill voice rang through the corridor. Oliver immediately let go of Malfoy, to colossal slimy git and came face to face with Minerva McGonnagal. His face flushed. He had forgotten that he was in the Hogwarts Express, in the middle of a crowed train compartment. "Sorry, Professor, just disciplining, won't happen again." She narrowed her sharp eyes at him, but turned, with a sniff of her nose, and walked away, shouting, "better not" over her shoulder as she left. "Later." Oliver growled at Malfoy, as soon as Professor had left. Oliver began to stalk off. "Watch that arm, Maverick." Oliver turned and glared, ready to turn back, but took a deep breath and stalked off…later, he thought…later…
… "So Hermione, what happened?" Ron asked, after about ten minutes of solid…sitting, and breathing, can't forget that breathing. Harry nudged him in the ribs, which caused Ron to smack Harry on the back of the head. "Hey, BRING IT!" Harry screeched, getting to his feet. "I'll bring it, you wanna piece of me, dung brains!" Ron responded, also rising. The two glared at each other for a split second before breaking into fits of hysterical laughter, doubling over and patting each other good naturatelly on their backs. Hermione sighed and rolled her eyes, ever since that had watched a nasty amount of muggle movies over the summer, the two of them had taken to pretending to want to fight so that they could sport their newly attained "cool" phrases. It drove Hermione out of her mind. The two were so busy laughing at themselves that they didn't notice Hermione sneak out of the train compartment. She stood outside the door and rubbed her forehead, crouching in the corner. Vivid images of the people surronding her kept flashing in her mind, and she saw frequent flashes of terrifying green light flashing in front of her eyes. She refused to cry however. She was strong, she was smart, she would get throw this. To many horror movies before bed. She needed to care of herself, afterall that had happened…She needed to take care of herself, that was all. She wouldn't tell Harry, Ron, or even Oliver, they need not know, it would only concern them, it was probably just a dream. And cramps from her upcoming period. Damn Hormones, she thought bitterly…
…Back in the train compartment, Harry and Ron and finished crying with laughter to notice that Hermione had also left the compartment. They looked at eachother quizzacly. "Why does everyone keep leaving," Ron asked, almost angrily, "Do we smell bad or something?" Harry immediately rose his arm and sniffed, "Man, I need a shower." The two exploded in laughter again. But stopping, much quicker this time and this time they felt more concern for Hermione. They left the compartment without saying anything, both feeling slightly guiltity, for laughing it up while their best friend was possibly crying in the hall after what could be a very traumatic and painful experience for her. They found her, huddled just outside of the compartment door. "Hermione?" Harry asked gently, not wanting to scare her, "are you OK? What Happened? Was it Malfoy?" Hermione looked up, relieved that she had not cried. The last thing she needed was her two best friends worried about her. She hated pity. "I'm fine. Honestly, just dozed off after a painful dose of…you know feminine problems." The two boys nodded in unison, both getting a little red-faced. They stayed away from those…uhh…feminine problems. She gave them a dazzling smile, "Really, I'm fine!" The two boys shared a look, they would let it go this time, but keep checking up on her. The stood up to leave but were stopped by a shout. "Hermione, I need to speak to you." They turned to see a breathless Oliver Wood standing with his hands on his hips.
What do you all think??? I know it was short, but I'll post another chapter tomorrow, now that I'm on spring break (WOOHOO!!!) I'll try to make it better and longer by tomorrow. Thanks all again for reading, if you can please review, even if your review says that I suck and I shouldn't write anymore! I live on your reviews! Thanks again for reviewing to the first chapter!!
A lot of Love and Best Wishes, (read the thank you's please! If you reviewed, scroll down!)
Soleil Petal.
Authors Appreciation of her Wonderful Reviewers! (I'm gonna thank everyone, so read on!)
BabyStar: Thanks so much for your comments. They are honestly very much appreciated!
Slinky: Thanks so much, and BTW, I love your ID name!
Ducky-doll: * blushes * Thank you so much! I'll try not to transform Hermione, but u gotta help me along the way! P.S. I love your name!
G*Ness: I bow to your greatness!! I love your fics! HUGE FAN! Don't worry about length, I LOVE long reviews! Thanks for the encouraging comments, you're a great writer and reviewer! GO OLIVER/HERM!
Moony: Yes Ma'am! I'll continue! Please don't be sad!!!! I'll write more, right away!!! Thanks again!
Katie: I'll try to make it longer in the upcoming chapters! Thanks for your comments!
Imaginative Me: Thanks! I will!
Lily Wood: :D YAY! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it!
Lil Rose: Oh no! Please don't die! I'd hate to lose you as a reader! Don't worry, your cure, a new chapter, is here! Read it and call me in the morning! Hehehe. Thanks bunches!
Lucky: I'm Hurrying!! You'll just have to wait and see about Herms! Hehehehe. Thanks!
Manda: A-Hem * Clears her throat * where are my cherries?? Hehehe, thanks a lot!
Ped: All answers will come in time! Hehe, thanks for the comments!
Ryoko: One thing I can assure you is that he's not a death eater! Not dear Oliver! Lol. Thanks!
Clavel: Yes, Mystery!! **evil laughter**! Hehe, thank you so much!
Mary: Perfect length? Really? SCORE!!! Keep reading! Thanks you!
JSUChic: Gracais! Merci! Just plain THANK YOU!! **smooches**
Thanks everyone for your time and your reviews! If anybody has written any HP or Days of our Lives or Buffy fanfiction drop me the title! Im sure you all are fabulous writers as well as readers! Thanks again, This place is great! So supportive! P.S. I don't mind constructive critiscm! Bye, 'Till tomorrow! Au Revior! Aloha! Adios! Bye!
_SoleilPetal
A smile can brighten ones day and warm your heart.
Chapter 2
By Soleil Petal
A/N. Hey all! I am soooooo sorry that I took so long to post the second chapter, I swear it won't happen again. I had a rough couple of months and I didn't get on the computer as much as I would like. Thanks for being patient. Please nobody kill me!! **Ducks and covers** Thanks for all the reviews. When I finally got online and read them I was overwhelmed. Thank you all so much. P.S. Normally I love Hermione/Draco as well as Hermione/Oliver, but I need a "bad guy" in this fic and he just fits the profile so perfectly, so for this fic, DRACO MALFOY BUTTHEAD ALERT!
A dementor glided toward her slowly, his rotting hand protruding slightly from his dark, covering, concealing, cloak. Hermione cowered in the corner of the gray, depressing, cold, stone room, and her brown eyes wide with fright. A flash of green light erupted from the tip of the dementors finger as he drew in a cold, rattling breath. Hermione screamed as the life was swept from her body. Chanting voices screeched shrilly from all around her, "Her-mi-one, Her-mi-one, Her-mi-one" The crowd was surrounding her, she could feel their harsh cold breath upon her neck and face. She looked up to see who they were but only closed her tear-filled eyes, as her final breath left her…
…"Hermione!" Oliver screamed in her ear. Ron and Harry, both utterly panic- stricken, paper-white. Her eyes opened slightly and she peered at Oliver, Harry, and Ron. A thing strip of her brown eyes was the only thing visible under her lid. "hi" she whispered in a slightly more raspy voice than her usual one. The three males took a single sigh of relief-together as one. "what happened?!?" chorused the trio of still-anxious boys. Hermione smiled a little, holding back the waterfall of tears that were threatening to flood her at any moment. She slowly got up in the train compartment, ignoring the sharp pains in the side of her stomach. "'Mione?" Harry asked tentatively, "are you-you OK?" Hermione drummed up what she hoped was a reassuring smile for her two best friends, "I'm fine, Harry. Ron. Olive-er, where'd Oliver go?" The trio glanced around the now Oliver-free compartment and almost comically, shrugged their shoulders as one…
…Charging down the aisles in the Hogwarts Express, Oliver Wood saw no one. His legs tripped other people but Oliver, red-faced and swollen with fury, was only vaguely aware that he was not alone. He murmured hurried apologies but continuing on his destructive path. Finally he saw him. Draco Malfoy. His pale, gleaming eyes narrowed directly at Oliver. There was no hint of surprise in his pale face. No hint of wonder. He knew exactly what was happening and why Oliver had come down to his neck of the train. Knew the reason he had swelled with fury. Knew why his fists were clenched at his sides, his eyebrows narrowed in anticipation. It appeared as if Malfoy was actually waiting, expecting Oliver to be there. Malfoy gently strode to meet Oliver before he managed to reach the compartment sliding door. "How's it going, wood" Malfoy drawled, purposely dragging out his last name. A smirk was tugging at the corners of his mouth, but Malfoy, in the tradition of the family, concealed his desires. But Oliver would have none if it. He stomped up and closed the distance between himself and the near-smirking, pale, pointed face boy. "Whoa there, Wood. I know I'm irresistible and all, But I don't swing that way." Crabbe and Goyal, conveniently standing in the back, away from the fray at play, sniggered. Oliver didn't even acknowledge their presence, only grabbing Malfoy by the front of his robes and shoving him up against a wall, "What did you do to Hermione?" He growled. "Nothing…" he began and Wood tightened his grip on him, "…that she didn't want." Wood eyebrows furrowed, puzzled. He recovered quickly, however, in about half a second and opened his mouth again, to interrogate, "What the hell…" "WOOD!" a sharp, shrill voice rang through the corridor. Oliver immediately let go of Malfoy, to colossal slimy git and came face to face with Minerva McGonnagal. His face flushed. He had forgotten that he was in the Hogwarts Express, in the middle of a crowed train compartment. "Sorry, Professor, just disciplining, won't happen again." She narrowed her sharp eyes at him, but turned, with a sniff of her nose, and walked away, shouting, "better not" over her shoulder as she left. "Later." Oliver growled at Malfoy, as soon as Professor had left. Oliver began to stalk off. "Watch that arm, Maverick." Oliver turned and glared, ready to turn back, but took a deep breath and stalked off…later, he thought…later…
… "So Hermione, what happened?" Ron asked, after about ten minutes of solid…sitting, and breathing, can't forget that breathing. Harry nudged him in the ribs, which caused Ron to smack Harry on the back of the head. "Hey, BRING IT!" Harry screeched, getting to his feet. "I'll bring it, you wanna piece of me, dung brains!" Ron responded, also rising. The two glared at each other for a split second before breaking into fits of hysterical laughter, doubling over and patting each other good naturatelly on their backs. Hermione sighed and rolled her eyes, ever since that had watched a nasty amount of muggle movies over the summer, the two of them had taken to pretending to want to fight so that they could sport their newly attained "cool" phrases. It drove Hermione out of her mind. The two were so busy laughing at themselves that they didn't notice Hermione sneak out of the train compartment. She stood outside the door and rubbed her forehead, crouching in the corner. Vivid images of the people surronding her kept flashing in her mind, and she saw frequent flashes of terrifying green light flashing in front of her eyes. She refused to cry however. She was strong, she was smart, she would get throw this. To many horror movies before bed. She needed to care of herself, afterall that had happened…She needed to take care of herself, that was all. She wouldn't tell Harry, Ron, or even Oliver, they need not know, it would only concern them, it was probably just a dream. And cramps from her upcoming period. Damn Hormones, she thought bitterly…
…Back in the train compartment, Harry and Ron and finished crying with laughter to notice that Hermione had also left the compartment. They looked at eachother quizzacly. "Why does everyone keep leaving," Ron asked, almost angrily, "Do we smell bad or something?" Harry immediately rose his arm and sniffed, "Man, I need a shower." The two exploded in laughter again. But stopping, much quicker this time and this time they felt more concern for Hermione. They left the compartment without saying anything, both feeling slightly guiltity, for laughing it up while their best friend was possibly crying in the hall after what could be a very traumatic and painful experience for her. They found her, huddled just outside of the compartment door. "Hermione?" Harry asked gently, not wanting to scare her, "are you OK? What Happened? Was it Malfoy?" Hermione looked up, relieved that she had not cried. The last thing she needed was her two best friends worried about her. She hated pity. "I'm fine. Honestly, just dozed off after a painful dose of…you know feminine problems." The two boys nodded in unison, both getting a little red-faced. They stayed away from those…uhh…feminine problems. She gave them a dazzling smile, "Really, I'm fine!" The two boys shared a look, they would let it go this time, but keep checking up on her. The stood up to leave but were stopped by a shout. "Hermione, I need to speak to you." They turned to see a breathless Oliver Wood standing with his hands on his hips.
What do you all think??? I know it was short, but I'll post another chapter tomorrow, now that I'm on spring break (WOOHOO!!!) I'll try to make it better and longer by tomorrow. Thanks all again for reading, if you can please review, even if your review says that I suck and I shouldn't write anymore! I live on your reviews! Thanks again for reviewing to the first chapter!!
A lot of Love and Best Wishes, (read the thank you's please! If you reviewed, scroll down!)
Soleil Petal.
Authors Appreciation of her Wonderful Reviewers! (I'm gonna thank everyone, so read on!)
BabyStar: Thanks so much for your comments. They are honestly very much appreciated!
Slinky: Thanks so much, and BTW, I love your ID name!
Ducky-doll: * blushes * Thank you so much! I'll try not to transform Hermione, but u gotta help me along the way! P.S. I love your name!
G*Ness: I bow to your greatness!! I love your fics! HUGE FAN! Don't worry about length, I LOVE long reviews! Thanks for the encouraging comments, you're a great writer and reviewer! GO OLIVER/HERM!
Moony: Yes Ma'am! I'll continue! Please don't be sad!!!! I'll write more, right away!!! Thanks again!
Katie: I'll try to make it longer in the upcoming chapters! Thanks for your comments!
Imaginative Me: Thanks! I will!
Lily Wood: :D YAY! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it!
Lil Rose: Oh no! Please don't die! I'd hate to lose you as a reader! Don't worry, your cure, a new chapter, is here! Read it and call me in the morning! Hehehe. Thanks bunches!
Lucky: I'm Hurrying!! You'll just have to wait and see about Herms! Hehehehe. Thanks!
Manda: A-Hem * Clears her throat * where are my cherries?? Hehehe, thanks a lot!
Ped: All answers will come in time! Hehe, thanks for the comments!
Ryoko: One thing I can assure you is that he's not a death eater! Not dear Oliver! Lol. Thanks!
Clavel: Yes, Mystery!! **evil laughter**! Hehe, thank you so much!
Mary: Perfect length? Really? SCORE!!! Keep reading! Thanks you!
JSUChic: Gracais! Merci! Just plain THANK YOU!! **smooches**
Thanks everyone for your time and your reviews! If anybody has written any HP or Days of our Lives or Buffy fanfiction drop me the title! Im sure you all are fabulous writers as well as readers! Thanks again, This place is great! So supportive! P.S. I don't mind constructive critiscm! Bye, 'Till tomorrow! Au Revior! Aloha! Adios! Bye!
_SoleilPetal
A smile can brighten ones day and warm your heart.