Chapter VIII : A Play and A Kiss … or 2

Applauses sounded through the mess hall as the cast finished a scene.

Percussion, strings, winds, words

There you see her

Sitting there across the way

She don't got a lot to say

But there's something about her

And you don't know why, but you're dying to try

You wanna kiss the girl

Yes, you want her

Look at her, you know you do

Possible she want you too

There is one way to ask her

It don't take a word, not a single word

Go on and kiss the girl

Sing with me now

Sha-la-la-la-la-la my oh my

Look like the boy too shy

Ain't gonna kiss the girl

Sha-la-la-la-la-la ain't it sad

Ain't it a shame, too bad

He gonna miss the girl

Now's your moment

Floating in the blue lagoon

Boy, you better do it soon

No time would be better

She don't say a word

And she won't say a word

Until you kiss the girl

Sha-la-la-la-la-la don't be scared

You got the mood prepared

Go on and kiss the girl

Sha-la-la-la-la-la don't stop now

Don't try to hide it, how?

You wanna kiss the girl

Woh, woh

Sha-la-la-la-la-la float along

And listen to the song

The song say, kiss the girl

Woh, woh

Sha-la-la-la-la-la music play

Do what the music say

You wanna kiss the girl

You got to

Kiss the girl

Why don't you

Kiss the girl

Go on

You gotta

Kiss the girl

Go on and

Kiss the girl

More applause sounded.

Lean in … ever so slowly … close your eyes … almost there …

Flotsam and Jetsam flipped the boat over as they were about to kiss.

Bloody hell they ruined it! Wait that was supposed to happen! Whoops.

~*~

It was the final scene.

Oh God. Oh God! My kiss with Draco is in this scene.

I get to kiss her! I get to kiss her! No, I don't, Eric does! What if she doesn't like me? Would if she thinks I'm acting. Oh, here it comes.

"Here it comes…" Hermione barely whispered to Draco.

"I know." He muttered back.

They leaned in, and slowly their lips touched. It was a nice kiss, not hot and heavy, but gentle and sweet. The way Hermione had hoped it would be. Her first real kiss, with her first real love. Hopefully it stayed her first kiss, but with her last year love.

I'm melting! My knees have officially gone weak. No one makes me feel like t his. I'm head over heels and madly in love.

I love you, I love you, don't let me go! Just stay here with me … be part of my world.

~*~

'Bravo's' and 'Hurrahs' sounded the mess hall. The cast took their bows. They received flowers and all of that stuff.

Draco caught Hermione after the applause was over and walked with her to their cabin.

"Hermione I – I – I –" He started. She saw he was trying to form the words.

"Draco I love you." Hermione blurted and looked away. His face lit up, though she did not see.

She turned and ran. He looked after her for only a moment before running after his first and only true love.

"Hermione!" He called after her and finally got her arm.

"Draco I …"she started before he pulled her into a kiss. They held onto each other, as if holding on for dear life. It was the perfect kiss.

"Hermione I love you." He announced. Her face brightened as a tear slid down her cheek.

"And I love you." She whispered into his chest.

~*~

"My Lord, they have admitted their love for each other." An icy voice stated.

"Ah, I knew that would come soon. Silly man Draco is. Silly girl Mud blood is. Well, let them have their fun now, fall madly in love, and then soon, she will be gone. Let him suffer!" Voldemort cackled. The voice laughed along.

"Yes, I would give nothing more than to see the look of horror on her face and the look of grief on his. I always knew she would be a good for nothing Mud blood the day I met her."

"You are very wise my boy. You did a wonderful job of hiding your secret. Do you think that this year would be a good year to tell everyone?" Voldemort asked, with out really asking.

"Yes my Lord, this year would be wonderful. Also should I transfer to my rightful house?"

"Yes. That will do. You must notify that coot Dumbledore just before the sacrifice. Is that clear?"

"Yes sire." His green eyes flashed.

~*~

"So you two are finally going out?" Sasha squealed to her new friend.

"Yes, we are." Hermione blushed.

"That's great. You know that that was our goal at the dance club a few weeks back right?" Heather asked.

"You guys …" Hermione started threateningly.

Oh who cares, it worked didn't it?

"Hey, don't worry. We got you two together so don't get your knickers in a twist!" Sasha cut her off.

"You guys are the best!" Hermione changed her words. They embraced in a hug. "I don't know what I would have done if I never met you guys. Wait where do you guys go to school, that's what I never asked you." Hermione spoke up.

"Well, we did go to Seporia's, that's in California, you know in the states." Heather answered.

"Wait what do you mean you did?" Hermione eyed her two girl-friends suspiciously.

"Well, we're transferring to Hogwarts with you Mione!" They both squealed excitedly.

"Yes! That is awesome! We're going to have a bloody good time in London! I'm so happy. This is brilliant beyond brilliant!" Hermione exclaimed.

"We know! Oh and you know what, we got Devin and Ty to talk their parents into letting them transfer too! This year will be brilliant!" Sasha stated.

~*~

"Hey." Draco whispered breathlessly.

"Hey." Hermione answered back.

"Alright, my question is what are we going to do about our little pals at Hogwarts?" Draco asked.

"Screw them. I love you, more than anything." Hermione answered cupping her hands around his face.

Yeah screw them all. I love him, he loves me. We'll get through just fine, together, forever.

"Yeah, screw them! But what about Potty- I mean Potter and Weasley?" He asked.

"They'll get over it, and if they don't, I'll slap them." Hermione answered happily.

"It hurts too. When you slap I mean. You know, I had a bright red mark on my face for 2 days when you slapped me in 3RD year!" Draco said sarcastically.

"Sorry." Hermione flushed.

Hahaha! That was the funniest sight I had ever seen that day! That was brilliant when I did that!

"That's alright. But it would be more than alright if you gave me a snog right now." He answered with a little smirk.

"Would it?" She teased raising her eyebrow a bit.

Hey! I raise my eyebrow not her! Ugh!

So they did what was so unexpected (not). They kissed, unaware of a certain person watching them.

~*~

"Today class, we will be learning about the Unforgivable Curses. Can anyone tell me what they are?" Skyler asked.

Eeeeeasy!

Hermione raised her hand carelessly.

"Yes Miss. Granger." Skyler called on her.

"The 3 unforgivable curses are … Crustacius, Imperius, and of course, the Killing Curse, Avada Kedavra." Hermione replied flatly.

"Very good." Skyler stated, not meaning it at all.

Heather became extremely annoyed with this guys personality so she said a little spell to mix it up.

"Persona Clasky." She muttered.

All of a sudden Snape began giggling like an idiot.

"Hee hee! Class, would anyone like to help paint my nails pink?" Skyler burst out.

Heather leaned over and whispered to Hermione 'Clap your hands.' So Hermione did as she was told.

::Clap::

"Oh Hermione :sob: how could you clap? :Sob: I thought you were different! :Sob: I thought we had :sob: something. :sob: Don't do this to me. :sob: please. :Sob: Draco tell her to stop :sob:."

::Clap::

"Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this …" Skyler began to sing, but it wasn't his voice, it was Kelly Clarksons.

"Make it stop! Oh the horror!" Draco, Devin, and Tyler screamed.

"I put a spell on him so that when anyone claps his personality changes … drastically." Heather managed to get out in between giggles.

The day was filled with claps and Skyler crying, laughing, sreaming, and whispering.