Hey everybody!! I know that this may not be the best chapter, but please bear with me! I have had a serious case of writer's block lately, and I need some support! It was kind of hard to write anymore from that spot where I last left off. Also, please keep in mind that I'm STILL a first time writer on fanfiction.net!! Ok? Good! Now, I would like to give some thank yous out to my lovely (some are loyal too! ^-^) reviewers!
ilovetomfelton06: have you gone crazy yet? lol. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting so long! Thanks for the comment!
PassionPolice237: thanks! You know I love your story! I'm glad you understand the whole "you're just like you evil father" thing. I know it was lame, but I couldn't think of anything else! lol. I feel it's very important to describe the scenery properly. I mean, if you don't know what the scenery is, how are you supposed to know what sets the mood of the story? It really is a key thing. Thanks once again for reading and reviewing my story. Now read this chapter!!
omowiro soga: lol. I'm glad you finally got to read my story. Thanks!
be slytherin: hey Jessie! Thanks for reading my story! I know you liked my disclaimer, but just wait until you read this one!! MUAHAHAHAHA!! lol. Just went a little crazy there. ^-^
If you people have read that awful Lirawen person's reviews, forget about it. It's not even about my story. She's just a self-conceited bitch, that's all.
Also thanks to: Mirrors Reflection, Ezmerelda, Waterdemon900, smac, Esther Shin, and Socialbutterfly!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Draco Malfoy!!! (Or any other of the wonderful Harry Potter characters for that matter. **Pouts**) But I'm pretty sure you guys all know that I would LOVE to own him! ^-^ If anybody, and I mean anybody, knows if that wonderful Malfoy-Boy is going on sale or not, please, don't hesitate to tell me. No, really.........(lol) ^-^
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Later that day, at lunch, Hermione frustratedly picked at her food. How, in the bloody hell, was she to become friends with Draco Malfoy, of all people?! Well, she must've looked extremely worried, because Harry soon interrupted her thoughts.
"'Mione, what's wrong? Are you feeling alright?" he asked, a sheer look of concern on his face.
"What? Oh, I'm fine Harry. You really shouldn't worry about me."
"Are you sure? Because you know you can tell me anything if you have a problem, or if-" he was abruptly cut off.
"Harry! I'm fine!! Really, I am! Don't worry about me!"
** Maybe I ought to go outside to think for a while.... I need some fresh air anyways...**
Hermione grabbed a couple of desserts, and headed outside, leaving Harry sitting at the table with a look of disbelief, and worry, spread across his face.
* * * *
Draco Malfoy sat underneath a tree, gazing at the lake. It was a beautiful day, and he was sitting in his favorite spot, just daydreaming, and taking in the scenery.
The squid from the lake made waves, and splashed around with it's giant tentacles.
Draco would come out here to think, or just to enjoy the scenery, like he was now. It was good to be back at school. Hogwarts was more of a home to him, than Malfoy Manor could've ever been during the summer, or Christmas holidays.
But Draco had come out here for a reason though. Pansy Parkinson, or "The Pug", as her fellow Slytherins had so fondly nicknamed her, had been chasing Draco around the castle all morning. She clung to his arm half the time, and always called him "Drakie", or Drakie-Poo", or something stupid like that, and he hated it. But out here, in his spot...well, it was his escape.... his escape from the world.
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Hermione reached the Hogwarts grounds, and started walking towards her usual spot over by the lake, when she spotted Draco.
At first, she didn't recognize who it was.
** Who's that in my spot? ** She looked closer still. ** Malfoy?! What's he doing out here?....... **
She stopped, and stared at him once more, (quickly trying to think of all of the possible reasons why he would be there...) before heading in that direction.
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Draco heard footsteps approaching. Thinking Pansy had found him, he stood and turned, ready to insult. But he stopped when he saw who it was.
"Granger. What are you doing out here?" he asked (relieved it wasn't Pansy) when she arrived.
"Is it really any of your concern Malfoy?"
For an instant, Draco looked hurt, but as quickly as it came, it vanished.
"Well...if you really want to know, I come out here to think sometimes..." she said, drifting off. She stared into Draco's eyes, and found herself lost in them, yet again.
Draco just stared back at Hermione. Her chocolate brown eyes glistened in the sun. The two stood, staring, each lost in one another's eyes.
"...It's lunch time, and you're out here...what are you doing?" Hermione said, finally coming out of his gaze.
"None of your business Granger." He sneered. He was just about to walk back towards the castle, when Hermione grabbed his arm, and pulled him back.
"Sit down." She gestured. Draco was about to protest, but Hermione interrupted.
"SIT." She commanded. Noticing the stern look on her face, Draco sat, in defeat.
"Have it your way Granger." He said, with an essence of "Malfoy Pride".
Hermione rolled her eyes at this, and sat down next to Draco on the soft green grass. She handed him one of the desserts she had picked up on the way out of the castle. In the blink of an eye, the dessert was gone.
"Though you'd be hungry. I don't think you showed up for lunch, did you?" she chuckled.
Draco smirked evilly. (Don't you just love that? He's so sexy when he smirks!! ^_~)
"You knew I was hungry?" he paused for effect. " Stalking me, are you Granger? I know that I'm irresistible, but honestly-"
"WHAT?!!" Hermione shrieked, going red in the face. Draco had to laugh at that. He was winning. "I AM NOT STALKING YOU MALFOY!! For your information, I brought both of these cakes for myself!!!"
"Riiiiiiiiiight. Whatever you say Granger."
Before he knew it, Hermione had smacked him quite hard on the head.
"OW!!!!...Bugger..."
Satisfied, Hermione gave a smile, but it quickly vanished.
** Ohhhhhh my...am I flirting with Malfoy? **
"...So what are you doing out here?" she said, changing the subject.
".............To get away from Parkinson..." he looked out towards the lake.
** Why does she want to know? And why am I even talking to her? **
"Oh..." she replied, quite timidly.
The squid in the lake splashed some more, drawing nearer.
The two uncomfortably stared out onto the lake, until Hermione broke the silence.
Draco looked at Hermione out of the corner of his eye. She was still looking around at the scenery. It was like he was seeing her for the first time. Of course he had always thought of her as attractive at times, but no one had ever talked to him before. No one had ever listened. They were all too afraid of him, or didn't think that he was capable of being friends. Crabbe and Goyle were basically bodyguards for him. They were too stupid to understand. Sure, they listened to Draco, but they never understood him.
"It really is beautiful out here, isn't it?" Hermione said, looking around, somewhat dreamily.
Draco looked at her out of the corner of his eye once more. The breeze lightly moved her warm brown curls, and she seemed to glow with the sun shining on her.
"Yeah...beautiful..." he replied, still looking at her out of the corner of his eye.
A little voice in the back of his head kept on nagging him.
** No! No! No! What are you doing!! She's a muggle-born! What will people say? Snap out of it man!!!! **
Lucky for him, Hermione didn't notice that last comment. She was still engulfed in the beautiful scenery.
By now, the squid was extremely close to Hermione and Draco, and it was still splashing.
More silence came from the two, but this time, they were a little more relaxed with each other. (Especially Draco.)
Coming to her senses, Hermione stood, moments later. Draco stood as well.
"Well, I think I'd best be on my way to my next class." She said.
The squid was the closest it had been to where Hermione and Draco were standing now. It raised it's tentacle, and.............
"I suppose I should get to cl-" Draco started to say something, but was interrupted by a splashing sound, and about 100 gallons of ice cold water dumped over his head.
He stood there, shivering like mad, partly because he was cold, and partly because he was angry. (At the squid of course. He kind of has a short temper, in case you haven't noticed in the book series.)
Hermione, on the other hand, was rolling around on the floor, obviously about to die of laughter.
When she regained her breath, she stood (again) with tears of laughter running down her face.
"Gee Malfoy, I think the squid fancies you!" she said playfully.
Mockingly, Draco glared at Hermione.
"Ha, ha, ha. Very funny Granger." He drawled.
"Well, I thought it was..." she chuckled to herself.
Draco glared mockingly at her once more.
Still chuckling, Hermione muttered a spell under her breath, and instantly, Draco was dry yet again.
He inspected himself, and gave a nod to Hermione as thanks.
"I suppose we should get to class now?" he asked.
"Yeah. Lunch has already ended, I'm sure. We should get going before we're late!"
The two headed off towards the castle, very unaware of the pair of eyes that followed their every move...
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Hey, hey, hey! I'm done with this chapter! And you know what? I still need ideas! So I need all of you people out there *points finger at non-existing crowd* to give me some advice!! Ok? The sooner you send me some advice or ideas, the sooner I'll have the next chapter up! I already have some ideas, but I just need a few more, or a little boost! Anyways, how did you like that chapter? I just felt kind of fluffy there for a moment, but come on, you know you love it! Have any questions? Comments? Flames? Just wanted to say hi? Well, you can tell me when you...
REVIEW!!!
**Starry Skies** ^-^
ilovetomfelton06: have you gone crazy yet? lol. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting so long! Thanks for the comment!
PassionPolice237: thanks! You know I love your story! I'm glad you understand the whole "you're just like you evil father" thing. I know it was lame, but I couldn't think of anything else! lol. I feel it's very important to describe the scenery properly. I mean, if you don't know what the scenery is, how are you supposed to know what sets the mood of the story? It really is a key thing. Thanks once again for reading and reviewing my story. Now read this chapter!!
omowiro soga: lol. I'm glad you finally got to read my story. Thanks!
be slytherin: hey Jessie! Thanks for reading my story! I know you liked my disclaimer, but just wait until you read this one!! MUAHAHAHAHA!! lol. Just went a little crazy there. ^-^
If you people have read that awful Lirawen person's reviews, forget about it. It's not even about my story. She's just a self-conceited bitch, that's all.
Also thanks to: Mirrors Reflection, Ezmerelda, Waterdemon900, smac, Esther Shin, and Socialbutterfly!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Draco Malfoy!!! (Or any other of the wonderful Harry Potter characters for that matter. **Pouts**) But I'm pretty sure you guys all know that I would LOVE to own him! ^-^ If anybody, and I mean anybody, knows if that wonderful Malfoy-Boy is going on sale or not, please, don't hesitate to tell me. No, really.........(lol) ^-^
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Later that day, at lunch, Hermione frustratedly picked at her food. How, in the bloody hell, was she to become friends with Draco Malfoy, of all people?! Well, she must've looked extremely worried, because Harry soon interrupted her thoughts.
"'Mione, what's wrong? Are you feeling alright?" he asked, a sheer look of concern on his face.
"What? Oh, I'm fine Harry. You really shouldn't worry about me."
"Are you sure? Because you know you can tell me anything if you have a problem, or if-" he was abruptly cut off.
"Harry! I'm fine!! Really, I am! Don't worry about me!"
** Maybe I ought to go outside to think for a while.... I need some fresh air anyways...**
Hermione grabbed a couple of desserts, and headed outside, leaving Harry sitting at the table with a look of disbelief, and worry, spread across his face.
* * * *
Draco Malfoy sat underneath a tree, gazing at the lake. It was a beautiful day, and he was sitting in his favorite spot, just daydreaming, and taking in the scenery.
The squid from the lake made waves, and splashed around with it's giant tentacles.
Draco would come out here to think, or just to enjoy the scenery, like he was now. It was good to be back at school. Hogwarts was more of a home to him, than Malfoy Manor could've ever been during the summer, or Christmas holidays.
But Draco had come out here for a reason though. Pansy Parkinson, or "The Pug", as her fellow Slytherins had so fondly nicknamed her, had been chasing Draco around the castle all morning. She clung to his arm half the time, and always called him "Drakie", or Drakie-Poo", or something stupid like that, and he hated it. But out here, in his spot...well, it was his escape.... his escape from the world.
* * * *
Hermione reached the Hogwarts grounds, and started walking towards her usual spot over by the lake, when she spotted Draco.
At first, she didn't recognize who it was.
** Who's that in my spot? ** She looked closer still. ** Malfoy?! What's he doing out here?....... **
She stopped, and stared at him once more, (quickly trying to think of all of the possible reasons why he would be there...) before heading in that direction.
* * * *
Draco heard footsteps approaching. Thinking Pansy had found him, he stood and turned, ready to insult. But he stopped when he saw who it was.
"Granger. What are you doing out here?" he asked (relieved it wasn't Pansy) when she arrived.
"Is it really any of your concern Malfoy?"
For an instant, Draco looked hurt, but as quickly as it came, it vanished.
"Well...if you really want to know, I come out here to think sometimes..." she said, drifting off. She stared into Draco's eyes, and found herself lost in them, yet again.
Draco just stared back at Hermione. Her chocolate brown eyes glistened in the sun. The two stood, staring, each lost in one another's eyes.
"...It's lunch time, and you're out here...what are you doing?" Hermione said, finally coming out of his gaze.
"None of your business Granger." He sneered. He was just about to walk back towards the castle, when Hermione grabbed his arm, and pulled him back.
"Sit down." She gestured. Draco was about to protest, but Hermione interrupted.
"SIT." She commanded. Noticing the stern look on her face, Draco sat, in defeat.
"Have it your way Granger." He said, with an essence of "Malfoy Pride".
Hermione rolled her eyes at this, and sat down next to Draco on the soft green grass. She handed him one of the desserts she had picked up on the way out of the castle. In the blink of an eye, the dessert was gone.
"Though you'd be hungry. I don't think you showed up for lunch, did you?" she chuckled.
Draco smirked evilly. (Don't you just love that? He's so sexy when he smirks!! ^_~)
"You knew I was hungry?" he paused for effect. " Stalking me, are you Granger? I know that I'm irresistible, but honestly-"
"WHAT?!!" Hermione shrieked, going red in the face. Draco had to laugh at that. He was winning. "I AM NOT STALKING YOU MALFOY!! For your information, I brought both of these cakes for myself!!!"
"Riiiiiiiiiight. Whatever you say Granger."
Before he knew it, Hermione had smacked him quite hard on the head.
"OW!!!!...Bugger..."
Satisfied, Hermione gave a smile, but it quickly vanished.
** Ohhhhhh my...am I flirting with Malfoy? **
"...So what are you doing out here?" she said, changing the subject.
".............To get away from Parkinson..." he looked out towards the lake.
** Why does she want to know? And why am I even talking to her? **
"Oh..." she replied, quite timidly.
The squid in the lake splashed some more, drawing nearer.
The two uncomfortably stared out onto the lake, until Hermione broke the silence.
Draco looked at Hermione out of the corner of his eye. She was still looking around at the scenery. It was like he was seeing her for the first time. Of course he had always thought of her as attractive at times, but no one had ever talked to him before. No one had ever listened. They were all too afraid of him, or didn't think that he was capable of being friends. Crabbe and Goyle were basically bodyguards for him. They were too stupid to understand. Sure, they listened to Draco, but they never understood him.
"It really is beautiful out here, isn't it?" Hermione said, looking around, somewhat dreamily.
Draco looked at her out of the corner of his eye once more. The breeze lightly moved her warm brown curls, and she seemed to glow with the sun shining on her.
"Yeah...beautiful..." he replied, still looking at her out of the corner of his eye.
A little voice in the back of his head kept on nagging him.
** No! No! No! What are you doing!! She's a muggle-born! What will people say? Snap out of it man!!!! **
Lucky for him, Hermione didn't notice that last comment. She was still engulfed in the beautiful scenery.
By now, the squid was extremely close to Hermione and Draco, and it was still splashing.
More silence came from the two, but this time, they were a little more relaxed with each other. (Especially Draco.)
Coming to her senses, Hermione stood, moments later. Draco stood as well.
"Well, I think I'd best be on my way to my next class." She said.
The squid was the closest it had been to where Hermione and Draco were standing now. It raised it's tentacle, and.............
"I suppose I should get to cl-" Draco started to say something, but was interrupted by a splashing sound, and about 100 gallons of ice cold water dumped over his head.
He stood there, shivering like mad, partly because he was cold, and partly because he was angry. (At the squid of course. He kind of has a short temper, in case you haven't noticed in the book series.)
Hermione, on the other hand, was rolling around on the floor, obviously about to die of laughter.
When she regained her breath, she stood (again) with tears of laughter running down her face.
"Gee Malfoy, I think the squid fancies you!" she said playfully.
Mockingly, Draco glared at Hermione.
"Ha, ha, ha. Very funny Granger." He drawled.
"Well, I thought it was..." she chuckled to herself.
Draco glared mockingly at her once more.
Still chuckling, Hermione muttered a spell under her breath, and instantly, Draco was dry yet again.
He inspected himself, and gave a nod to Hermione as thanks.
"I suppose we should get to class now?" he asked.
"Yeah. Lunch has already ended, I'm sure. We should get going before we're late!"
The two headed off towards the castle, very unaware of the pair of eyes that followed their every move...
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Hey, hey, hey! I'm done with this chapter! And you know what? I still need ideas! So I need all of you people out there *points finger at non-existing crowd* to give me some advice!! Ok? The sooner you send me some advice or ideas, the sooner I'll have the next chapter up! I already have some ideas, but I just need a few more, or a little boost! Anyways, how did you like that chapter? I just felt kind of fluffy there for a moment, but come on, you know you love it! Have any questions? Comments? Flames? Just wanted to say hi? Well, you can tell me when you...
REVIEW!!!
**Starry Skies** ^-^