Chapter summary: In this chapter Draco's bitterness about life and love is pretty much obvious.. and something happens between Draco and Hermione.

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CHAPTER 2

Draco stared up at his bedroom ceiling.. so much has come to pass. He felt as if he grew ten years in the course of a few months. I suppose in a way I'm similar to that Potter guy already, only that I don't resemble some incompetent whining 4 eyed geek. I'm the youngest death eater, and one day be the most fervent of all that has served Voldemort. Thinking about Potter made his body shudder with anger, because of him I'm an orphan, and because of him I must endure the pain of forever wishing that he was just dead.
He and his perfect little life. picturing him, laughing and joking around with his two stupid friends, yeah that carrot topped weasley and the bushy haired idiot. Seeing them in his head.. wouldn't it be nice to break them apart? Yes.. make them endure pain as he had. That while they continued on with their ideal little lives he had sleepless nights and nightmares about his father. Now now now.. with his brilliant little mind he was sure to whip something out, probably an exceptional strategy that will cause the downfall of their idealistic existence..
He sat up from his bed and saw a note lying on his bedside table. A small white parchment that sparkled through the light of the moon from the opened window.. "Meet me tonight at the empty classroom.. Pansy.." it read. She must have gotten some slytherin guy to place it on his table, specifically of course either Crabbe or Goyle. Well.. what can he say.. it was wonderful the first time, and looks like she's asking for a whole lot more. All Work and no play makes a man really dull Draco.. grey eyes twinkling.. another night for some naughty play. Smiling to himself getting his coat from the chair beside him.

He made his way out the dark hall, "Lumos.." he cried out raising his wand up high in the air. His footsteps echoing noisily on the marble floors, shadows outlining his form. Passing by the library, he noticed a glimmer shining from the cracksin the doorway. What kind of freak would stay up this late in the library? Curiosity getting the best of him he quietly stepped in the dimly lit library and inaudibly made his way in.. slowly pushing the door with the tiniest squeak.

Hermione sat down on one of the chairs of the library.. accomplishing her late night homework, still feeling exasperated.. After all that has occurred why is it that she's still feeling sympathy over Malfoy? Somehow it astounded her that he behaves himself normally when just a few months ago both his parents died.. but she knew that he's just trying to conceal everything and that she found him so… so…
"Don't even think about it Hermione!!!" she told herself shaking her head in utter absurdity.. she cant even believe that she's considering the fact that she's a little… well not little.. tiny.. or at the most held the faintest attraction to Draco. Yup that's the word.. faint.. yeah just like the faint glow of his blonde hair and the tiny creases on the side of his grey eyes each time he thinks of a better comeback whenever they argue… and.. HERMIONE!!!!
So sure.. he has called you names in the past, and insulted you and your friends. But he has never seen u as a true woman.. and that's what you are. A tiny voice in her head said.. well true.. but I guess no one will ever see me besides a nerd. She reasoned out. But her mind swept back to the moment in his arms, the feeling of muscular chest beneath her trembling hands. His platinum hair gleaming even without the light of the sun. But those are just skin deep of course.. under that robust body is an angered human-hater..

He stared at her from behind..aware of how the darkness reflected her slim figure and made her hair less bushy. geez I should have known better, it was half past midnight and she's still out here in the cold, in the company of this dull books. Just then he had a wacky idea.. carrot head obviously likes bushy haired girl, and because he is such an airhead he is contented by just goggling over her all day as a pal… potterguy thinks theyre perfect for each other being the moron that he is.. then all of a sudden some appealing and sexy boy goes in between them, with the stature, the body, the manhood.. and now opportunity itself is presenting himself to him.. he checked his coat pockets and just as he anticipated there was his reliable hankie, he took it out as a superb scene played on his mind. It would be really nice to devour his days in school watching those 3 rupture their relationship at his expense.

So add a little of rat's hair for the potion.. just as she was about to memorize the composition She felt someone grab her from behind.. two strong and firm hands grabbing the sides of her shoulder hard, and she grimaced with pain and before she could even let out a cry of protest or even take a glance at who the assailant might be suddenly her eyes were covered by something..
"what the.."
She felt her body being slammed hard at the side of the wall, a body pressed tight against hers. Hard, masculine.. . all of a sudden her cold numb body filled with intense heat that seemed to take over the rest of her senses, but still trying to fight the pressure

Draco pinned her against the wall, placing both her hands on her back so that she couldn't fight back.. to him it took him not an ounce of strength, smiling to himself, seeing her hopelessly struggling against her grip.
"Whoever you are this isn't funny.." she said her voice quivering

he stared at her… covered eyes, but red lips so innocent.. they look so sweet..Why not? Its worth a try Malfoy…Before she could let out another word he pressed his lips against hers, compellingly unraveling it open with his wet tongue. It slid skillfully into her mouth and expertly he kissed her, gently then eagerly, tasting her lips, her mouth.. relishing every moment. Then she started to respond first a bit hesitantly.. he felt a sting on his lips, probably came from the cut he made the other night was bleeding … but he didn't really care.. he knew she was kissing not with experience but with all the feelings she could surge out, taking pleasure with every movement of his mouth

Hermione couldn't help herself. Desire was pulsating all the way through her veins as she responded.. it was the first time she was ever kissed like this..damn! It was the first time she has ever been kissed.. she moved her lips towards the rhythm and she felt herself growing weak. It tasted weird… the taste of blood but she ignored it. She moaned softly feeling the strangers hand brushing her cheeks softly.. then down to her neck, sliding down her chest, unclasping her robe expertly. She continued on exchanging the kiss craving for more .. trying to speak in between kisses but couldn't.. his tongue was deep inside her mouth and her knees were practically giving out. She was all under the control of the person infront of her.. that if he let go of her, she swears she would collapse right on the spot.

Alarms were screaming inside his head, this isnt the right time, but he couldn't help himself.. If he didn't stop himself he would tear her clothes apart. he wanted to break through her, the smirking face everything.. smiling through her mouth as he continued to kiss her. Then his mind raised.. wanting to whisper to her.. to make her scream his name. But he knew it was not right.. before even losing control, with all the courage he could master he pulled away from her.. and ran from the library..

Hermione breathed a few gasp of air and immediately tore out the blindfold when she felt the strangers body part away from her.. she collapsed in a nearby chair breathing heavily, then as though on cue tears of humiliation sprung to her eyes. As she stared at the spot, she couldn't believe that she could have given everything to the stranger if he asked it from her right at that instant, feeling so low for willing herself to be so weak.

"whoa.. that was something.." he whispered to himself.. Draco Malfoy chuckled instantly after he was out of earshot. "And the most successful performance of an actor in a sexy role is.. Mr Draco malfoy.." He said to himself... successful breakthrough. Who could have thought that someone as ugly as her could kiss so hungrily? Oh well… cant blame her at that point.. I can turn out to be a really nice guy anyway.. just as long as you learn to worship me.. he thought smiling as he opened the door to he and Pansy's meeting place.. that's why she and I get along well. He needed to get rid of the extra heat in his body from the kiss before he changes his mind and rips Hermione's clothes apart.

He lay flat on his back breathing rapidly.. Pansy was extra ordinarily hot tonight he thought, as she lay beside him… "Draco.. Im going to tell you a secret.." she whispered..
"Yeah whatever.." He muttered absently… fondling with Pansy's long hair that rested on his shoulder.. she looked up at him slowly.. her fingertips tracing the contours of his face, he brushed them away, then down to the dark mark which was peculiarly glowing that night..
"I think im starting to really really like you.."
"Yeah Pansy.. you and the rest of the world.." He replied.. sitting up from his comfortable position to get dressed when Pansy turned to him.
"I mean im starting to really love you! Im serious ok? Sometimes its just that when you got it all figured out.. you do the dumbest thing you could ever do.. and that is to fall in love.. Draco its not just sex anymore! Youre kisses isn't enough for me.. I want you.."
Draco looked at her in awe.. he would have loved to laughed out really loud if it weren't only for the totally serious expression on her face..
"listen pansy. You're a really fun girl.. But there are too many mediocre things in life to worry about.. and well.. as for me.. Love aint one of them… Come to think of it, now that you mentioned it, the madness of being in love is so crazily insane and twisted it drives me up the wall!! Anyway.. it was really fun tonight, mind you I still have to prepare for tomorrow.. goodnight k? take care of yourself.." he immediately laughed to himself when he got out of the room.. The mark ached.. he figured out the Dark Lord would just talk to him if he wanted him to do something. For now, he couldn't wait to see the look on Hermione's face tomorrow at school.

Hermione sat down on the Gryffindor table, trying to maintain a low profile as possible. She didn't sleep a wink that night trying her best to recall the time and find any clues as to who it might me.. but instead of evaluating things, she only finds herself lost in the moment… and she wasn't able to study anymore for the Herbology test either, she did the best she could to avoid ron and Harry that day. Careful not to draw attention.. whoever did that to her would most likely be somewhere in the corner watching her..
Her mind drifted back to the incident that night..whoever it was it was obviously someone taller than her, really strong… the kiss seemed to be so vivid that it was as if just a few moments ago.. was it done to hurt her? To make her feel bad? But she'd like to think that it came from someone who really wanted her..

"Hermione.. you don't look like you've been yourself lately…" she heard Harry say
"Ignore her Harry, maybe she just forgot to memorize a book or two last night and she's mentally banging a trout on her head.." Ron piped in gobbling down his pumpkin soup.

She was interrupted in her thinking by Ron who looked at her with care.. then she stared down at his lips.. could it be him? After all.. she was pretty much aware that Ron had a little crush on her back then.. But it wasn't like him to do that.. Last night's kiss was so passionate.. and well passionate and Ron just don't jive in a sentence together..
"Hello?? Earth to Hermione! Geez.. from that look on her face I could have guessed.. Man she's lost in dreaming.. probably imagining some cute guy kissing him.. women and raging hormones.."
Hermione turned to him instantly… it was starting to make sense to her
"RONALD WEASLEY!!!!" She practically screamed, all of the students turned to her at the gryffindor table..
"wha.. what???" Ron said his eyes wide with shock..
Hermione gaped at him.. it couldn't be.. but his statement sounded just like a claim of guilt…
"Where were you last night?"
"Uh.. in bed? I mean where else could I be?" He stammered nervously
"Don't you dare lie to me Weasley!!! DON'T YOU EVEN DARE!!" she said bloodily pointing an accusing finger at him.
"Ok ok!!! So I wasn't in bed last night! So what sue me! I wouldn't even have the money to pay for a lawyer! Send me to Azkaban! Im guilty as charged.. I did it coz I just had to!! I NEEDED IT!! I WANTED IT!!"
"Does Harry know about it?!?"
"Oh Im sorry Hermione.. I know.. I know its wrong I shouldn't have let him. . he had been wanting to do that for years Hermione… I didn't think he was gonna actually do it!!" Harry said darting from Ron To Hermione.
"Understand me Hermione! My heart's about to break if I didn't do it last night!!!"
Tears flung to her eyes. "I didn't think you could do that to me Ron.. Not in a million years…" she muttered as she stomped away from the table.

"You did it Ron? I cant believe it…" Harry said quietly after everyone has settled down and resumed to their own businesses..
"Harry.. I was going to steal the papers last night with your cloak.. You know how I always wanted to get higher marks and everything.. but I chickened out on the last minute and came back.. I couldn't disappoint you.. I knew it was wrong… And I figured out there would probably some hoax on the papers, teachers wont just leave it lying around" Ron explained..
" Oh well.. I guess you'll just have to clarify it to her later.. when she cools down… geez women.."
"Yeah.. just when you think you finally figure them out.. You find yourself back to where you started.."

Draco pushed the stray strands of hair from her face, trying to conceal his amazement at the incident that happened at the Gryffindor table. This turned out really well… Dragon… My servant.. at the sound of the familiar whisper he stood up from the table and moved his way out to the empty grounds…
Yes master..
"You have done a great job last night.. I have seen that you'd do really well even without my guidance.. Now.. You have formed a brilliant idea in your head.. all I need to do is sharpen it.."
Draco listened..
"I want you to gain her trust.. play with her as you will. But when the time comes, I will order you to do so. If you have gained her complete being we shall give her a choice.."
What choice? He asked
"A choice that will change her course of life.. I have regained power and we will ask her to be one of my alleys.. to be with u and if she doesn't give in to the wonderful offer Strike Hermione dead.. but before that you must completely gain her trust. Her death will depress Harry dearly.. he had lost one of his dear friends, with her dead you could easily strike the red head kid.. and leave that Harry Boy to me.."
Draco shifted his weight to another feet.. the idea of killing someone was by some means new to him, and he couldn't help feeling a tad bit nervous about it. Still he maintained a tough face.
"Do not worry my dear servant.. I will assure that you enjoy yourself.. immensely…for now, play with her.. confuse her diminutive life. Keep in mind that u wouldn't need to kill her if she's under your influence… that's all for now.. I will need to lay low..


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