Ok here's the next chapter... sorry it took so long, I had a big project due for school... *grumbles*



Just One Kiss Beneath The Mistletoe


Out on the lawn Neville had the same eloquence on his face as the headmaster. He sighed and thought happily ~/Well at least it's Saturday.... no potions.... nothing for me to make a fool of my self over... well at least not by a lot./~ He sighed once more and turned his attention to the lake which was now frozen over, the sun glinting off its glassy surface.


Suddenly a warm presence sat down beside him. Hey Nev. Hermione said gently What's wrong?


Nothing really.... just thinking


Oh... ok.... is it about.... *him*? she asked smirking.



Neville blushed, his sky blue eyes shining brightly.


Look Nev, if you like him so much why don't you tell him? she questioned.


Did the word rejection ever cross your mind?


Common Neville, you never know until you try. Have a little faith. she said lightly, patting him on the back.


What about you? he asked changing the subject.


What about me? her look changing to a confused one.


Well I thought you well..... and him


US!!!??? Oh no never! She laughed Ok so maybe I kinda liked him last year... but it was only a crush.


What if he likes you? the blonde asked his expression turning to an even further downcast one.


Oh...... I never thought about that. she said quietly.


Maybe you should have....


Yeah.... But I have my sights set on someone else. she said the smirk once more returning to her face.


..... Wait....*Really*???! WHO???! he questioned eagerly.


That's for me to know and you to find out! she smiled sticking her tongue out at him.


he sighed exasperatedly. She just laughed.


Where is he anyway? Neville said once more changing the subject.


Always worried about your crush, eh? she laughed.





Ok, ok... she shook her head still chuckling, I left him up in the dormitories to sulk about- she cut herself off before she let out too much information.


About....? Please tell me Herm... I'm always the last person to know about new gossip. he said pouting.


I'm not sure this is going to make its way out to the public so soon... She mumbled. Well... Harry and... erm... Malfoy....


Wait, let me guess... hmm.... Harry and Malfoy got stuck under a snog box and now they actually like each other? Hermione could only gawk.


How-how-did how did-you....


My womanly instincts. He replied with a large grin.



With that she smacked him upside the head ....Really Nev....? she asked once more.


Well if you must know... I was going to get my charms book, cause I accidentally forgot it in the Transfiguration class room... um don't ask... and I kinda saw them well snogging. He said smiling roguishly. I wondered how long all that sexual tension could stay put before it exploded..... he trailed off with a thoughtful look on his face and then turned to face Hermione.


Both were soon rolling around in the snow laughing at the absurdity of his sentence.


~*~


From a window in the Gryffindor tower, Ron looked down on Hermione and Neville laughing together on the front steps. A pang of jealousy shot through him. Lifting his head suddenly to stare across the lake.


~/Wait a sec..... I thought I had decided I didn't like Herm..... I've gone over this a thousand times! I don't like her I don't.... Then why am I so jealous right now? Maybe I can talk to Harry about it.... if he still isn't with Draco./~ here Ron growled deep in his throat ~/I still don't see how Harry could do this to me.... Mione is worse... sayin that she expected it! Am I always this clueless?/~ he sighed and turned his gaze back to the frizzie haired girl, and the small blonde with the sky-blue eyes.


~*~



When Harry woke up again, it wasn't much later than the first time. He sighed then squirmed out of Draco's embrace and over to the window.


~/Wow! That's a lot of snow!/~ he giggled child-like and rushed back to the bed and underneath the covers, where it was warm. As he jumped back into bed he decided it was time for Draco to wake up. He gently climbed on top of his newly acquired lover'? and started to pepper kisses all over Draco's face and neck, head and shoulders. Draco moaned softly, stirring, and then tried to return the soft kisses but Harry held him firmly down to the mattress below. After he had covered Draco's entire face Draco was finally able to place a kiss upon Harry's nose, and then moved along his jaw line to his ear where he quietly whispered, I could get used to waking up like this. he chuckled lightly.



A worried look suddenly came across his usually hard face. Harry I know nothing is official yet... but will you go out with me? he groaned and then added Argh that sounded soooo lame, I- he was shut up with a soft kiss from Harry. When he pulled away Draco looked up at him, his eyes smiling Is that a Yes?


What do you think? Harry asked exasperated. Common we gotta get up before anyone else comes looking for us', besides go ahead and take a look outside, it snowed! he added quietly.


Draco laughed What? Does ikkle Arrykins wanna go owut an pway in da snow?


So what if he does? Whose gonna swtop ikkle They both fell into fits of laughter at Harry's mocking of Draco's ikkle Arrykins'.


Harry noticed a pile of clean robes and clothes in the corner, whether by Hermione, or some of the house elf's doing he was extremely glad they were there. Harry jumped out of bed once more and went over to dress quickly, it was still really cold. After he was finished he turned to find Draco still in the same position on the bed watching him. asked Harry.


Oh don't mind me I am just enjoying the show.


Harry reached over and took a pillow from the small couch and launched it a Draco, who cried Hey what was that for?


Why don't you come and find out! yelled Harry as he ran out the door.


Hey where are you going?


Ikkle Arrykins is going out to play in the snow.... try and catch him! replied the voice as it moved down the hall.


yelled Draco jumping out of the bed and over to the pile. ~/Hey... these are my clothes (A/N referring to his muggle' clothing) how did they get in here?/~ He shed quickly out of his old clothes and into the new ones before placing the new robe on. He dashed out of the room as fast as he could after Harry who was now probably outside, not even noticing as yet another small door off to the side of the room closed silently.


~*~



Harry's breath caught in his throat. ~/Wow... the snow is beautiful!/~ He was out on the snow standing a good distance from the lake looking out over the frozen water and beyond, the sun shining brilliantly, when suddenly a snowball hit him in the back of his neck. He turned around to see Draco holding about three more in his right and left hands. Draco smirked and drew back his hand as if to throw one.


cried Harry running in the opposite direction away from Draco. he cried as one of the snowballs reached its target. He reached down made one of his own and turned to throw it just as the second snowball hit him in the face. he yelled before tipping backwards. A short distance away he heard Draco laughing mirthfully.


Their snowball fight continued for about an hour, both boys hitting and getting hit. They were now both extremely tired and extremely wet and cold, but they were still having fun. As a final attempt Draco launched himself at Harry bringing the two of them down together. Draco squirmed to aline his body with Harry's Draco purred, nipping at his nose, I'm cold lets go back inside.


Whatever you want, love. said Harry leaning in for a kiss, but before he could reach his destination Draco pulled back slightly.


asked Draco a little shocked.


Harry smiled before pulling the other boy back down, Yes...... love. he kissed him softly, I mean we have slept together haven't we?


Draco couldn't help but laugh once more before picking up a handful of snow and shoving it down Harry's pants. (*Cackles* BWHAHAHA!)


~*~


Ok well that was chapter 7.... I hope it was longer..... anyways I think all the major changes are going to COME IN THE NEXT CHAPTER k? ^_^


Oh and here the new story I've been working on... Its an original~

The Fallen- What happends when you don't belong in Heaven or Hell? The Fallen live among us, yet they do not live. Luke is stuck in a world where he has to choose between the strong idealism of his father, his twin's 'compassion' for him, perhaps losing every friend he's ever known, and the Council strict and forbidden rules which could send him to Zadose, a place far worse than hell, or.....
Love.


Who would like to read it? Hmmm???