"What do you want to know Headmaster?" Draco sighed, reading Dumbeldore's mind.
"From the beginning Mr. Malfoy, I have all the time in the world," he sat down in his chair and waited. Draco
paused wondering where the beginning began.
"Well," he started after a moment, "It all began when I started slacking off in class, and my marks were slipping.
And since you know my father; he got really ticked off, saying that if I didn't bring up my marks by the end of the year, he
wouldn't refer me for a job in the Ministry of Magic. So I needed help; and obviously my only way to get it, was Hermione.
I asked her and she agreed, and during lunch, after school and on weekends, she went out of her way to help me. But I
made her swear that she wouldn't tell Harry nor Ron. Well, since she didn't tell, they got worried about her and
questioned her about her whereabouts, and she and Ron got into a fight. I took Hermione to Hogsmead and she told me
about the fight, and I blamed it on myself. I blamed her unhappiness on me. It wasn't about homework anymore
Professor. I-I really enjoyed her company. I fell for her. The one person I would have NEVER thought of falling for. Well,
Ron and Harry found out about me and Hermione. Ron got really upset, Harry and I were able to get along after awhile,
then Hermione and Ron sorted out everything, and then Ron gave me a chance. And I became a part of their group. I left
the Slytherin crowd to be with them; with Hermione. Now, it's been one year today. Crabbe and the Slytherins insulted me
for dating Hermione, so I defended myself. And...well...here I am," Draco finished. Dumbeldore stayed quiet for awhile
nodding his head.
"I see," he said finally. The lunchbell rang, breaking the silence and only seconds later, Hermione rushed inside.
"It's lunch," she said, catching her breath. The Headmaster chuckled and got up from his seat, "Why, yes it is!
Very well Miss Granger, I'll be on my way to the Great Hall, you may stay with Mr. Malfoy."
"Professor, I told Harry and Ron, and they're probably already on their way..." Hermione started.
"They may stay, " Dumbeldore agreed before she could finish. He conjured up some food then headed out, just
as Harry and Ron arrived. Hermione took a seat next to Draco, stroking his light blonde hair. He was wide awake, and
aware of his surroundings, but he was instructed not to try and get up, as the potion was still working, trying to fix his
cuts and bruises. He greeted his friends, and they greeted him back, asking how he was doing. As soon as Draco had
finished saying, "I'll live", Ron rushed to the table, which was now filled with food, left by Professor Dumbeldore, and
started eating. Draco laughed, "It's good to see you too Ron!"
Hermione smiled, but as Draco continued to laugh, the pains in his stomach returned, and he winced at the pain.
"Draco," Hermione spoke softly, "I know what you did was to defend yourself but-"
"Hey Hermione! Did Dumbeldore conjure up some bat wings? I have a craving for them!" Ron inturrupted.
Hermione just glared at Ron not saying a word.
"Ummm...Ron? I think we should leave them alone for while, why don't we go to the Great Hall?" Harry
suggested. Ron's face lifted up, and quickly gathered his stuff.
"Bye Draco, Hermione," He called, and he was out the door. Harry waved goodbye and Hermione gave him
grateful look. The two were gone, leaving Hermione alone with Draco.
"That Ron's really something," Draco said, smiling.
"Yeah, he is. Listen Draco, as I was saying; I'm just scared for you. I don't want to see you get hurt Draco. I
don't want to see you like this." Her eyes began to swell with tears, and she tore her glance away from Draco. He felt
terrible for putting Hermione through all of this. He cupped her chin and brought her face near his.
"I'm so sorry Hermione," he murmured. She looked him and read the sincerity written on his face.
"I know you are. But-" she paused, "Please Draco. Promise me you won't do this again. Just stay away from
them Draco. Please," she pleaded.
"You know I'd never do anything to hurt you Hermione. I love you too much to hurt or upset you," Draco told
her.
"Then promise me Draco; promise me," she begged. He looked into her warm chocolate eyes, and sighed.
"Ok then," he said.
"Ok what?" She tested him.
"I promise I won't do anything like this again." He smiled at her, then brought her face closer and kissed her.
"Good," she whispered. She got up and got some food for her and Draco, and continued to talk as they ate.
After luch she promised him she'd return when school was over, and to bring his homework. When she said that, her
pretended to groan, "Oh Hermione! I'm in so much pain! Please be kind! No homework!"
She hit him playfully, "This isn't an excuse for not doing homework." With a goodbye kiss she left to her
Potions class.
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Sorry guys...short chapter this time...I'll write more I promise...but I really hafta study for exams now! .
But R&R and lemme know what y'all think k?!?! good good! well...til next time!
-Baby T
"From the beginning Mr. Malfoy, I have all the time in the world," he sat down in his chair and waited. Draco
paused wondering where the beginning began.
"Well," he started after a moment, "It all began when I started slacking off in class, and my marks were slipping.
And since you know my father; he got really ticked off, saying that if I didn't bring up my marks by the end of the year, he
wouldn't refer me for a job in the Ministry of Magic. So I needed help; and obviously my only way to get it, was Hermione.
I asked her and she agreed, and during lunch, after school and on weekends, she went out of her way to help me. But I
made her swear that she wouldn't tell Harry nor Ron. Well, since she didn't tell, they got worried about her and
questioned her about her whereabouts, and she and Ron got into a fight. I took Hermione to Hogsmead and she told me
about the fight, and I blamed it on myself. I blamed her unhappiness on me. It wasn't about homework anymore
Professor. I-I really enjoyed her company. I fell for her. The one person I would have NEVER thought of falling for. Well,
Ron and Harry found out about me and Hermione. Ron got really upset, Harry and I were able to get along after awhile,
then Hermione and Ron sorted out everything, and then Ron gave me a chance. And I became a part of their group. I left
the Slytherin crowd to be with them; with Hermione. Now, it's been one year today. Crabbe and the Slytherins insulted me
for dating Hermione, so I defended myself. And...well...here I am," Draco finished. Dumbeldore stayed quiet for awhile
nodding his head.
"I see," he said finally. The lunchbell rang, breaking the silence and only seconds later, Hermione rushed inside.
"It's lunch," she said, catching her breath. The Headmaster chuckled and got up from his seat, "Why, yes it is!
Very well Miss Granger, I'll be on my way to the Great Hall, you may stay with Mr. Malfoy."
"Professor, I told Harry and Ron, and they're probably already on their way..." Hermione started.
"They may stay, " Dumbeldore agreed before she could finish. He conjured up some food then headed out, just
as Harry and Ron arrived. Hermione took a seat next to Draco, stroking his light blonde hair. He was wide awake, and
aware of his surroundings, but he was instructed not to try and get up, as the potion was still working, trying to fix his
cuts and bruises. He greeted his friends, and they greeted him back, asking how he was doing. As soon as Draco had
finished saying, "I'll live", Ron rushed to the table, which was now filled with food, left by Professor Dumbeldore, and
started eating. Draco laughed, "It's good to see you too Ron!"
Hermione smiled, but as Draco continued to laugh, the pains in his stomach returned, and he winced at the pain.
"Draco," Hermione spoke softly, "I know what you did was to defend yourself but-"
"Hey Hermione! Did Dumbeldore conjure up some bat wings? I have a craving for them!" Ron inturrupted.
Hermione just glared at Ron not saying a word.
"Ummm...Ron? I think we should leave them alone for while, why don't we go to the Great Hall?" Harry
suggested. Ron's face lifted up, and quickly gathered his stuff.
"Bye Draco, Hermione," He called, and he was out the door. Harry waved goodbye and Hermione gave him
grateful look. The two were gone, leaving Hermione alone with Draco.
"That Ron's really something," Draco said, smiling.
"Yeah, he is. Listen Draco, as I was saying; I'm just scared for you. I don't want to see you get hurt Draco. I
don't want to see you like this." Her eyes began to swell with tears, and she tore her glance away from Draco. He felt
terrible for putting Hermione through all of this. He cupped her chin and brought her face near his.
"I'm so sorry Hermione," he murmured. She looked him and read the sincerity written on his face.
"I know you are. But-" she paused, "Please Draco. Promise me you won't do this again. Just stay away from
them Draco. Please," she pleaded.
"You know I'd never do anything to hurt you Hermione. I love you too much to hurt or upset you," Draco told
her.
"Then promise me Draco; promise me," she begged. He looked into her warm chocolate eyes, and sighed.
"Ok then," he said.
"Ok what?" She tested him.
"I promise I won't do anything like this again." He smiled at her, then brought her face closer and kissed her.
"Good," she whispered. She got up and got some food for her and Draco, and continued to talk as they ate.
After luch she promised him she'd return when school was over, and to bring his homework. When she said that, her
pretended to groan, "Oh Hermione! I'm in so much pain! Please be kind! No homework!"
She hit him playfully, "This isn't an excuse for not doing homework." With a goodbye kiss she left to her
Potions class.
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Sorry guys...short chapter this time...I'll write more I promise...but I really hafta study for exams now! .
But R&R and lemme know what y'all think k?!?! good good! well...til next time!
-Baby T