Blackmail

Chapter Two

Disclaimer: JK Rowling owns the Harry Potter universe.

Draco arrived at Hogwarts none the worse for wear, and was sitting at the Slytherin table watching the sorting. It was the same boring ceremony as every year, but that didn't keep him from clapping for every new Slytherin. Being the sneaky Slytherin he was, Draco already knew that Granger was going to the library tomorrow night after dark. So Draco had left an anonymous note for Filch. Getting all wrapped up in his plotting thoughts he missed clapping when Jerry, Samantha and Samson joined their table. He came back to earth when the food appeared on the table. He began to gorge himself with food. Draco couldn't wait till tomorrow. He quickly finished his food, then went to his dormitory to go to bed so he wouldn't be tired tomorrow.

The next morning he woke up with the sun in his eyes because he forgot to close his bed curtains. For once this didn't bother him because he was always in a good mood when he had an evil plan. His first class was potions. He came in late, but Professor Snape didn't say anything because he favored Draco. "Sorry about that Sir." Professor Snape was the only teacher Draco was polite to, because he was his favorite teacher. The class went well excluding Longbottom blowing up the review potion, at which Snape to said, "Longbottom we did this last year, can't you wait till we learn some new potions to blow up the dungeons." Draco laughed along with all the other Slytherins.

The rest of the classes weren't so enjoyable, but the thought of his plan entertained him. Lunch came soon and then the afternoon classes. He was now in his problem class, transfiguration. Granger was doing great as usual. He felt resentful that it came so easy for her. He was pleased to see that Potter and Weasly were having trouble too! Soon class adjourned, then they went to supper. After supper Draco rushed to his common room to get ready. Draco grabbed his green invisibility cloak, and went to the entrance to the library to wait for Granger.

He stood just outside the library waiting to see her go in. Shortly afterwards a figure passed him and went in. He followed her inside, staying close by, and it wasn't long before he heard the old caretaker's voice say, "Well, well Miss Norris, I think someone's in here." Draco heard Hermione gasp and say "oh no." She tried to hide behind a bookshelf, but if he didn't help her she would get caught. He played around with the thought of leaving her, but he needed her help as much as she needed his. He walked up behind her, threw the cloak over her head, and put his hand over her mouth. She started mumbling. This isn't good he thought, and whispered in her ear, "if you don't shut up, you'll get caught." She shut up. Thoughts rushing through his mind, he pulled her out of the library and into the hall.

Once he got her somewhere Filch couldn't find them he took his hand off her mouth. "Malfoy?" she asked "but why?" "Malfoy? But why?" he mocked. "Simple I saved you from Filch, now you owe me something" said Draco. "Thanks" then she started to leave. Before she could get very far Draco grabbed her arm and said, "It's not that easy. I'll tell you what you owe me. My grades are low and you're going to tutor me till they're higher. Meet me in the library tomorrow after classes or else..." "Or else what?" she asked. "Or else I'll tell Snape you were out after dark." Hermione gasped, "You wouldn't!" "Oh yes I would, and Mudblood, don't be late." As he walked back to his room he was feeling very satisfied with himself. "This will be fun," he thought.