Chapter eleven Snuggles and Cuddles

Hermione long after the her club ended stayed back in the library and decided to catch up on her work, but found it rather difficult as her mind was somewhere completly else.... She threw 'Hogwarts, a history' onto the table in frusteration. She had been re-reading a particular paragraph for the past hour. This was no use, she had to get some girl talk.

The Head girl rushed out of the library, packing her bag as she went. She ran as fast as she could to Griffindor tower and muttered the password. She climbed in through the passage way and was pleased to see Ginny, snuggling into Harry's side in front of a roaring fire.

Her head was resting on his shoulder and Harry was absentmindely stroking her arm with his thumb. The sight of the two love birds was so sweet that Hermione just stood there, a large smile on her face and sighed dreamily.

The two heads shot in her direction and were a bit taken aback seeing her standing there, a dreamy expression on her face, gawping at the wierdly. Hermione snapped out of her trance and scooted inbetween them, snuggling into the sofa.

"Hey! Whats up Hermione?!" protested Harry as she put one arm around his neck and the other around Ginny, in a friendly way. She pulled their heads closer and gave them a devilish smile.

"I need date advice guys." she said and they 'aahhed' in understanding. She let go of their necks and sat back, looking at them expectantly. Ginny nudged her in the ribs and raised her eyebrows up and down.

"So, with who Herms?" she said with a delighted smirk. Hermione gave Ginny a grin then turned to Harry.

"Draco." she said in a whisper. Harry and Ginny burst out laughing and patted her on the back.

"Congrats Herms! You just got the second most hottest guy in the school." she said eyeing Harry saying the word second long and clear. Harry blushed.

"Guys! I need help! What will I say? What will I wear? How should I act? How to eat my food or not slurp my soup! Do I pour it in my mouth or do I stuff the whole spoon?" she blurted out very fast but was cut off as Harry had put his whole hand over her mouth to shut her up.

"Hermione, we'll help you. Trust us, this date will be the best date you've ever been on." said Harry reasuringly, while taking his hand off her mouth. She smiled at him.

"I bet it will be, with your guys help." she said and rested her head on Ginny's shoulder. Suddenly, Harry stood up and hauled Hermione off the sofa, she landed on the ground with a thump and pouted at Harry.

"What the hell was that for?" she cried and rubbed her bum in pain.

"Well, for starters, your head was on MY girlfriend. Secondly, if you want to get ready for your date, don't wait!" he said and pulled her roughly to her feet. Hermione glared at him and swept past him and crawled through the portrait hole.

What ass hole! Treating her like a raggedy Anne. She was furious and probably had a nice new bruise on her bum. She stomped all the way to the seventh floor when she realized that she would have to go all the way to the nineteenth floor and search for the seceret entrance.

She and Draco only went to their common roon this way once. All the other time they used the secert doors. She swore under her breath and headed back down again.

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Draco slumped back to the school, his head throbing. He really grew to love those kids, he didn't even know he was capable of loving little pip squeaks like them, but they were just so stupid and helpless, they just were so cute!

He had taught them how to fly, throw, beat, chase and even do tricks in the air. They were all exited and you could tell that they really liked Draco. Though the whole time he couldn't help but think about his date with Hermione.

He felt a strange sense of exitment and was smiling at just the thought. He came back to the school, his back and head were aching and he felt sore. His muscles were strained and felt he needed a warm, relaxing bath.

The slytherin came up to the hidden door, expecting to find Hermione cuddled up by the fire, reading a book, but was surprised to she wasn't there. He sighed and fell into the chair. He closed his eyes and tried to relax. He didn't even notice the door open and a blue haired witch come into the common room.

Hermione saw him sitting on a chair. He looked tired and sore, but just so adorable! She crept up behind him and slid her hands down his shoulders, giving him a massage. She felt Draco's muscles relax and he moaned with pleasure.

Hermione smiled and slid her hands a bit lower, to his chest. Draco smirked, her devilish side was taking her over obviously, and slipped his hands over hers. He pulled them even lower so that Hermione was forced to bend over, her chin on his shoulder.

She gently took her hands out of his and wrapped her arms around his neck, still standing behind the couch he was sitting in.

"Aww, missed me?" he asked teaseingly. He felt Hermione nod and he pulled her closer. She wriggled out of his grip and walked around the couch to face him. He was looking a bit hurt but that expression dissepeared as she snuggled next to him, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Sorry about that, but my arms were suffering from blood loss." she said and cuddled into him more. He pulled an arm around her and they were cozily sitting on the couch infront of the fire. They were both very happy that they would be a couple soon.

"So, how was your club thingy?" she asked curiously and partly because she wanted to start a converation.

"Well, I really do love kids and it was alot of fun hanging with them." he said casually. Hermione raised her eyebrows.

"Wow, you never striked me as a kid loving type." she admitted. Draco laughed softly.

"Anyway, we learned how to do tricks in the air and stuff. They're just so stupid and helpless, you've gotta love them." he said and Hermione laughed.

"You've got a point there. Aahh, I had the most boring time! I can't believe how stupid one person could be! I practicly DID their homework, not help them." she said with an annoyed voice. Draco smiled and rested his chin on top of her head.

"Hey Mione, how about I pick you up on Saturday, at seven o' clock?" he asked uncertainly. Hermione grinned, she had momentarily forgotten about their date.

"That sounds perfect." she said and placed a kiss on his cheek. He blushed and felt his cheeks burn. Hermione laughed and nuzzeled her nose over his cheek. At this he smiled.

"Oh god, I have never I mean NEVER blushed because a girl kissed me before." he said bewildered. Hermione laughed again.

"And I never I mean NEVER felt that good kissing a guy just on the cheek before." she said and pecked him on the cheek again. Draco thought this was a perfect moment for him to make the move and kiss her on the lips, but he wasn't sure how she would react and he didn't want to ruin their first kiss with a stupid move.

Hermione got up and stretched. She then just stood there, staring at him with a large smile on her face.

"What?" he asked feeling uneasy.

"Well, I still can't beleive that me as in Hermione Granger is actually going out with thee, Draco Malfoy." she said and Draco laughed.

"I mean, a couple of years ago we couldn't even stand each others presents and now, were all snuggling and cuddling." she said with a strange expression on her face.

"Scary." he agreed.

"Tell me about it." Hermione looked around and had the familiar urge to light herself a cigarette. She clenched her teeth and shut her eyes.

"Hermione? Are you okay?" he asked while standing up. Hermione shook her head and squeezed her eyes shut. She felt Drcao's arms slide around her, keeping her from going off and lighting. Her urge didn't ease and she was practicly screaming. It was like a never ceasing thirst that she just had to quench.

Draco caressed a finger gently over her cheek, making her flutter her eyes open. The urge to go light a ciggarette fadded as she got lost in those silver-grey eyes. He was just about to close gap between their lips when the common room burst open and a bunch of tired looking students stumbled inside.

Hannah, Padma, Mark, Ginny, Harry and to Hermione's surprise, Ron. Hermione and Draco pulled away before they noticed and sat down on the sofa again. Ever since the group had met, they had been coming into their common room as if it were their own.

They all shared it and were glad. That way they got loads of privacy and had the whole place to themselves. But at that moment, they all looked exausted and fell into bean bags and couchs.

Hermione began to talk when she realized that as soon as they fell into seats, they fell asleep. She giggled to herself and went pulled out a few blankets from the closet.

She covered Padma, Hannah and Mark and let them snooze on. Ginny and Harry were still there, with Harry's arm around her waist. They grinned at them and bid them goodnight.

Draco and Hermione were left alone. Draco spoke first.

"Um, do we just leave them here? Or should we wake them up?" he asked.

"Let's leave them. They had exhausting days and deserve a nice long rest." she said with a smile. The Head girl walked swifly past him, purpesly (sp?) brushing against his side.

Draco grinned and followed her upstairs...

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