Hogwarts may be a large castle, but that dosen't mean that sneaking
around kissing Draco Malfoy and keeping it from your best friends is easy.
Hermione was just begggining to learn this. Draco didn't much care if
anyone knew about them, as long as he had her. His "seduction" had been
given up, and he had opted for simply enjoying her, knowing it couldn't
possibly last as long as he wanted it to. For one, he was expected to
become a death eater, shortly after graduation, and for two, she was bound
to wise up and dump him. His like for her grew every day, though he
couldn't bring himself to even imagine the word love. The word love held
too much hope, too much promise. The word love hit too close to home.
Harry kept a close eye on Hermione. He had no idea what was going on between her and Draco any longer, and he really didn't care. He had Quidditch, school, and Ron to deal with on a regular basis. His new policy was "don't ask, don't tell", and he intended to keep it that way. His stress over simple school things was nothing compared to his stress over Voldemort, who was rumored to be gaining more and more power every day.
More news came everyday of Voldemort's rise. More people went missing, and even more than that were found dead. The newest news had been of a past seventh year that they had all known, Penelope Clearwater, who had been killed along with her young son, while Percy had been at work. Ron had been suffering the most of this news, for Penelope had become a Weasley only two years ago, and the whole family had grown close to her. The whole school was mourning the loss of several family members and friends of Colin Creevy. Things at Hogwarts however, stayed basically the same as they always had been.
Hermione was in fact enjoying the sameness of everything. While her relationship with Draco had changed dramatically, everything else pretty much, was as it always had been. She found some comfort in this. She hadn't told Ron and Harry about her and Draco, and this was the only thing that seemed different between the three. Ron was completely oblivious, and Harry pretended not to know.
Hermione was studying harder than ever. The exams which were taken by Hogwarts grads to enter the Ministry of Magic were rumored to be grueling, and Hermione needed top scores to become and auror as she had wanted to do. She was also keeping up her grades, and was predicted to be the Valedictorian. By November, when the skies were turning grey and the wind was cold and biting, Draco could no longer stand Hermione leaving him for the library. It was such a time as his outrage with her studying, that he came up with a solution.
They were walking outside, right on the rim of the Forbidden forest, one place were no one could see them from the castle. His gloved hand was holding her's and they were having one of their heated discussions, the kind that were sort of arguments, but not quite. The day was cold, and Draco wanted to take Hermione in his arms to keep the chill from getting her.
"You just don't understand. I have to study for the S.T.O.T.M.O.M(standard test of the ministry of magic), keep my grades up, hide us from Harry and Ron, and now you want to see me every five minutes for a snog, and I just can't handle it anymore! I'm just so stressed." Hermione said tiredly. Draco frowned and looked away from her.
"I know you are Hermione, trust me I do, and I don't want to add to all that, but I miss you. Every minute of the damn day you're in the library, or spending time with Weasley and Potter so they won't suspect anything. There's no time for me, and I know that, all I'm asking you to do is make time." Draco said wearily. Hermione frowned as well and stopped walking, turning to face Draco. He looked at her seriously.
"I know you miss me love, but it just seems like there isn't any time, you know? Not enough time in this bloody life." Hermione said softly, reaching up to stroke Draco's hair away from his face, her eyes lingering on his soft hair. Draco smiled slightly at this action. Then he frowned as an idea came into his head.
"How bout we go away for a weekend, just us. Go to diagon ally to stay, just for two days. It would be great Herm! We could go out to a nice dinner, like we never get to, and then spend the whole night together, just you and me, no one else." Draco's face lit up, the idea crashing over him like warm water. A weekend alone with Hermione. Hermione bit her lip and kept walking, folding her arms around her.
"I don't know, that might not be such a good idea. It would have to be on a weekend of course, but that's when I get all of my real studying done. We wouldn't be able to hide it form anyone, I mean unless it's normal to just disappear for a weekend. And I'm positive it would break every single school rule." Hermione said nervously as Draco caught up with her.
"I'm way ahead of you Herm. Look, have you ever heard of a time turner?" Draco asked curiously. Hermione raised her eyebrows; "heard" could not even describe it.
"Yeah, of course I have, they transport you through time." Hermione answered.
"Yeah, they're really useful. I own one, my father gave it to me in my sixth year. Don't you see? All we would have to do is turn it a few times and sort of reuse the weekend. In one time were here, your studying, and in another, were in diagon ally, enjoying each other. It would be perfect!" Draco said all this very quickly, giddy as a schoolboy.
"Draco, that's really dangerous. What if we got caught? What if we made a mistake and saw ourselves?" Hermione said, starting chew on a nail nervously.
"Come on Hermione! Were too good for that. I know how to use one, and it wouldn't be all that easy to see ourselves." Draco prompted. "We could leave and be back in five minutes, no one would even miss us." Now Draco was close to her, looking Hermione right in the eye his voice low and excited.
"Oh alright! But we have to be really careful!" Hermione said exasperatedly. Draco grinned and picked her up off her feet, swinging her around in the air in joy.
"I can hardly wait till next weekend!" yelled Draco. Hermione laughed and held on tightly to his back, not wanting to slip to the ground.
* * * * * *
Draco was the one who reserved the room at Diagon Ally. He was also the one to pack for the weekend and make the dinner reservations. Hermione was so caught up with schoolwork and studying that she almost forgot about their weekend. Draco couldn't even think of anything but the weekend ahead.
Finally, it was Monday, the day they were planning to go back in time and reuse the weekend. Both Hermione and Draco woke early and dressed to meet each other in the astronomy tower were they were going to "take off". Hermione simply grabbed the nearest pair of muggle jeans and a thick grey sweater, and finally a pair of well worn boots. Draco dressed in baggy muggle jeans and long sleeved shirt. Both grabbed the backpacks they had packed for the weekend, and they met quickly in the tower. Draco was already there when Hermione came in, her cheeks flushed and her bouncy curls restrained in a pony tail. Draco grinned and gave a quick hug.
"Ready to go?" He asked softly.
"Yeah, I think." Said Hermione nervously. She was still worried about leaving school like they were.
"Don't worry ok? We'll be fine, trust me." Said Draco stroking her check with his rough hand. Hermione sighed and smiled up at him.
"Ok, lets go then!" said Hermione. Draco grinned and pulled out a time turner, this one silver and intricate. The chain that held it was long and fine, almost like tinsel. The time turner it's self was a piece of work, it's sand inside the glass orbs was silver as well, almost like ash that glowed. It was a much prettier thing than that which Hermione had used in her third year. Draco quickly put it around his head and Hermione's pulling her close to him.
"Three turns should do it I think." Said Draco. Hermione nodded and Draco turned the time turner three times. Hermione gasped as she felt the familiar swoosh as she raced back through time. She grabbed for Draco, but found that she couldn't reach him. Draco reached out as well and couldn't feel Hermione. As fast as it had begun it had ended and they were standing in the astronomy tower in the dark. Hermione looked around and saw Draco instantly and grabbed his hand instinctively. Draco smirked at her and looked out the window. It was obviously nighttime, and the stars were brighter than he had ever seen them.
"Do you think we landed on the right day?" Hermione asked uncertainly.
"Hold on, let me check." Draco replied. He lifted his shirt sleeve to revel a watch unlike any other Hermione had ever seen. It had the regular clock numbers, and the minute and second hand, but it also showed the planets movement as well as the day.
"It's Friday night, right where, or when, we wanted to land." Draco said. Hermione smiled in relief. Draco grabbed her hand and walked towards the window were a single broom was leaning against the wall. He grinned as the broom rose in the air when he approached it.
"Are you ready?" Draco asked as he straddled the broom between his legs. Hermione nodded and sat in front of him. Draco sighed as he wrapped his arms around her to hold the broom handle in front of her. Hermione grinned and scooted back so her back was leaning against his muscular chest. Her hips were pressed against his and she grinned even broader as he moaned and Hermione felt his arousal.
"Hermione." Draco groaned her name. "You can't do that to me sweetie." Draco said. Hermione however kept her back pressed firmly to his.
"Do what?" Hermione asked innocently. Draco frowned.
"Hermione, seriously, how am I suppose to get us to Diagon Ally with you so close to me?" Draco said.
"Oh come on Draco, you can manage." Said Hermione with a grin. Draco smiled slightly, but took off all the same imagining just how he was going to "manage" with her later.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
The ride to Diagon Ally took very little time, and it was only ten when they arrived at the pub/inn where they were going to be staying. Draco had chosen and exclusive little inn where the owners were sure to not know them. When they arrived they walked straight up to the solid marble counter behind which the owner was standing. Draco took charge instantly.
"Hello. I have a room reserved for two, under the name Malfoy." Draco said quickly to the owner, a burly man who seemed to be cheerful. He reminded Hermione very much of her grandfather.
"Yes, Mr. Malfoy we have your room all set up. Room five, right up the stairs there. Will you be needing anything tonight?" the man said, looking at Hermione with curiosity. He knew she couldn't be more than seventeen, but most wizarding kids were in school this time of year.
"Umm, yes actually, could we have some chocolate covered strawberries?" said Draco quietly.
"Of course sir, I'll send them right up." Said the owner smiling.
Draco mumbled thanks as he draped his arm over Hermione's shoulders and led her up the stairs. They reached the room and Draco unlocked it quickly ushering Hermione in. Hermione gasped as she entered. The room was a suite, large and sparkling. There was one large queen bed in the middle of the room. The bed was covered in a cream quilt in a floral pattern. The furniture was all dark cherry and polished to a shine. The room was lit by a warm glow and a fireplace.
"Draco - it's beautiful! How did you ever afford this?" Hermione asked, almost whispering. Draco smiled as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"Well, I wanted this weekend to be special, and they said this was the best room in the whole place. I had the money. I was going to use it on your Christmas present, but I thought this might be better."
"Oh Draco!" Hermione said as she threw her arms around Draco and trapped him in a bone crushing hug. The wind was slightly knocked out of Draco as he grinned through the hug.
"Hermione, sweetie, I'm glad you like the room, but I can't really breath." Draco smiled as Hermione let go of him and looked up at him biting her lip slightly.
"Draco, was this room meant to- for us to -" Hermione stopped herself. She didn't want to think that Draco had done all this just to get her into bed. Draco searched her eyes desperately. He had hoped that tonight would be the night, after all they had been dating for a few months now. It was simply practical to expect sex after a certain period of time, wasn't it?
"No, I mean, if you want, but that wasn't the only reason." Said Draco hurriedly. Hermione sighed and smiled.
"That's good, because I have these really old fashioned ideas about marriage and sex and love for that matter. I really just want to wait till I'm married, you know? I think that making love is an act of love, and I want to be in love when I do it, you know?" Hermione said as she held onto Draco, leaning into him. Draco frowned. Didn't she love him?
"Do you love me?" Draco asked quietly. Hermione stopped smiling, and stood back from him for a moment before answering.
"It all happened so fast. I'm not sure if this is love, but if it isn't, I have no idea what love is." Said Hermione softly. She didn't want to hurt Draco, but she also couldn't lie to him. Draco smiled slightly.
"Let's go to bed." Said Draco. Hermione smiled as well and took off her backpack, setting it on the floor next to a chair. While they had agreed to go to bed, neither knew where to start. Hermione, instead of undressing in front of Draco, began to gather her pajamas and toothbrush as if she were going to the bathroom. Draco frowned that this and stepped forward, standing in front of her and holding her gently by the sides of her arms. Hermione looked up at him nervously.
"Let me undress you." Draco said softly and simply. Hermione gazed into his eyes for a moment then nodded. Draco began with the hem of her sweater, pulling it over her head. Once her sweater was off, Hermione was standing in only jeans and a bra. She looked up at Draco as he sighed at the beauty of her torso. Hermione then took the hem of Draco's shirt and took that off of his body as well. She gasped at his muscular chest, hairless but well defined with smooth creamy skin. She traced her small warm hand over the curves of his abs and Draco moaned as he began to unbutton her jeans. The two were soon standing in only their underwear, both tracing the other's curves with their fingertips, the whole world dissolving around them.
Hermione reached behind her and undid her bra, letting it fall to the ground softly. Draco sighed at the sight of her beauty. He then took off his boxers fully. Hermione sighed as she saw him completely naked. She looked back up into his eyes and kissed him deeply. Draco moaned as he felt her soft skin against his skin. He pushed her gently towards the bed and sat her down atop the covers kissing her passionately. A knock at the door startled them both causing a "shit!" from Draco and a "crap!" from Hermione. Draco walked quickly towards the door and opend it just a crack, covering his naked body behind the door.
"Your strawberries sir." Said a young man in a waiters uniform holding out a tray of scrumptious chocolate covered strawberries. Draco groaned but said a quick "charge it to the room" and grabbed the tray slamming the door. He turned around back to Hermione and found her under the covers of the bed, only her bare shoulders showing.
"Get in bed, it's lovely and warm." She beckoned. Draco grinned and walked towards her with the tray. He set the tray down and slipped into the bed with her, spooning her back against his chest, feeling her warmth spread over him. Hermione took the tray and set it in front of her, cuddling up to Draco and sighing contentedly as she bit into a luscious strawberry.
* * * * * * * *
The next morning Hermione woke with an arm holding onto her waist tightly. She smiled as she pushed herself even more into Draco's strong chest. Draco however was not expecting to stay in bed all day.
"Don't go back to sleep on me now." Said Draco softly in her ear. Hermione frowned and kept her eyes closed.
"Don't wanna get up." Said Hermione groggily. Draco smirked and pulled her out of bed. Hermione was still naked in the morning light and she felt oddly free. She glanced at the window and sighed as she saw the pale light coming through the window. Draco saw he looking at the window and came behind her for a hug.
"Hi there." He said softly.
"Hey." Said Hermione smiling in his embrace and gazing at the fresh light.
"I have plans for us today." Said Draco in her ear. Hermione smiled and looked back at him over her shoulder.
"They're growing weak my lord. Draco feels safe with this girl, and she with him." Said Luicus softly, staring into the silver orb which was showing the two teens clearly.
"Very well Luicus, take the girl tonight." Said Voldemort looking into the orb as well, thanking Merlin for foolish love, and how he would prophet from it.
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AN: Seriously people, review! It is just cruel not to! I used to be one of the people who would read and dash, but now I know how it is. Come on, give a girl who has nothing better to do with her time than write, a little measly review, I'll love ya for it, and give you chappies!:) Oh and it you want to be a beta, I would love that too!
Harry kept a close eye on Hermione. He had no idea what was going on between her and Draco any longer, and he really didn't care. He had Quidditch, school, and Ron to deal with on a regular basis. His new policy was "don't ask, don't tell", and he intended to keep it that way. His stress over simple school things was nothing compared to his stress over Voldemort, who was rumored to be gaining more and more power every day.
More news came everyday of Voldemort's rise. More people went missing, and even more than that were found dead. The newest news had been of a past seventh year that they had all known, Penelope Clearwater, who had been killed along with her young son, while Percy had been at work. Ron had been suffering the most of this news, for Penelope had become a Weasley only two years ago, and the whole family had grown close to her. The whole school was mourning the loss of several family members and friends of Colin Creevy. Things at Hogwarts however, stayed basically the same as they always had been.
Hermione was in fact enjoying the sameness of everything. While her relationship with Draco had changed dramatically, everything else pretty much, was as it always had been. She found some comfort in this. She hadn't told Ron and Harry about her and Draco, and this was the only thing that seemed different between the three. Ron was completely oblivious, and Harry pretended not to know.
Hermione was studying harder than ever. The exams which were taken by Hogwarts grads to enter the Ministry of Magic were rumored to be grueling, and Hermione needed top scores to become and auror as she had wanted to do. She was also keeping up her grades, and was predicted to be the Valedictorian. By November, when the skies were turning grey and the wind was cold and biting, Draco could no longer stand Hermione leaving him for the library. It was such a time as his outrage with her studying, that he came up with a solution.
They were walking outside, right on the rim of the Forbidden forest, one place were no one could see them from the castle. His gloved hand was holding her's and they were having one of their heated discussions, the kind that were sort of arguments, but not quite. The day was cold, and Draco wanted to take Hermione in his arms to keep the chill from getting her.
"You just don't understand. I have to study for the S.T.O.T.M.O.M(standard test of the ministry of magic), keep my grades up, hide us from Harry and Ron, and now you want to see me every five minutes for a snog, and I just can't handle it anymore! I'm just so stressed." Hermione said tiredly. Draco frowned and looked away from her.
"I know you are Hermione, trust me I do, and I don't want to add to all that, but I miss you. Every minute of the damn day you're in the library, or spending time with Weasley and Potter so they won't suspect anything. There's no time for me, and I know that, all I'm asking you to do is make time." Draco said wearily. Hermione frowned as well and stopped walking, turning to face Draco. He looked at her seriously.
"I know you miss me love, but it just seems like there isn't any time, you know? Not enough time in this bloody life." Hermione said softly, reaching up to stroke Draco's hair away from his face, her eyes lingering on his soft hair. Draco smiled slightly at this action. Then he frowned as an idea came into his head.
"How bout we go away for a weekend, just us. Go to diagon ally to stay, just for two days. It would be great Herm! We could go out to a nice dinner, like we never get to, and then spend the whole night together, just you and me, no one else." Draco's face lit up, the idea crashing over him like warm water. A weekend alone with Hermione. Hermione bit her lip and kept walking, folding her arms around her.
"I don't know, that might not be such a good idea. It would have to be on a weekend of course, but that's when I get all of my real studying done. We wouldn't be able to hide it form anyone, I mean unless it's normal to just disappear for a weekend. And I'm positive it would break every single school rule." Hermione said nervously as Draco caught up with her.
"I'm way ahead of you Herm. Look, have you ever heard of a time turner?" Draco asked curiously. Hermione raised her eyebrows; "heard" could not even describe it.
"Yeah, of course I have, they transport you through time." Hermione answered.
"Yeah, they're really useful. I own one, my father gave it to me in my sixth year. Don't you see? All we would have to do is turn it a few times and sort of reuse the weekend. In one time were here, your studying, and in another, were in diagon ally, enjoying each other. It would be perfect!" Draco said all this very quickly, giddy as a schoolboy.
"Draco, that's really dangerous. What if we got caught? What if we made a mistake and saw ourselves?" Hermione said, starting chew on a nail nervously.
"Come on Hermione! Were too good for that. I know how to use one, and it wouldn't be all that easy to see ourselves." Draco prompted. "We could leave and be back in five minutes, no one would even miss us." Now Draco was close to her, looking Hermione right in the eye his voice low and excited.
"Oh alright! But we have to be really careful!" Hermione said exasperatedly. Draco grinned and picked her up off her feet, swinging her around in the air in joy.
"I can hardly wait till next weekend!" yelled Draco. Hermione laughed and held on tightly to his back, not wanting to slip to the ground.
* * * * * *
Draco was the one who reserved the room at Diagon Ally. He was also the one to pack for the weekend and make the dinner reservations. Hermione was so caught up with schoolwork and studying that she almost forgot about their weekend. Draco couldn't even think of anything but the weekend ahead.
Finally, it was Monday, the day they were planning to go back in time and reuse the weekend. Both Hermione and Draco woke early and dressed to meet each other in the astronomy tower were they were going to "take off". Hermione simply grabbed the nearest pair of muggle jeans and a thick grey sweater, and finally a pair of well worn boots. Draco dressed in baggy muggle jeans and long sleeved shirt. Both grabbed the backpacks they had packed for the weekend, and they met quickly in the tower. Draco was already there when Hermione came in, her cheeks flushed and her bouncy curls restrained in a pony tail. Draco grinned and gave a quick hug.
"Ready to go?" He asked softly.
"Yeah, I think." Said Hermione nervously. She was still worried about leaving school like they were.
"Don't worry ok? We'll be fine, trust me." Said Draco stroking her check with his rough hand. Hermione sighed and smiled up at him.
"Ok, lets go then!" said Hermione. Draco grinned and pulled out a time turner, this one silver and intricate. The chain that held it was long and fine, almost like tinsel. The time turner it's self was a piece of work, it's sand inside the glass orbs was silver as well, almost like ash that glowed. It was a much prettier thing than that which Hermione had used in her third year. Draco quickly put it around his head and Hermione's pulling her close to him.
"Three turns should do it I think." Said Draco. Hermione nodded and Draco turned the time turner three times. Hermione gasped as she felt the familiar swoosh as she raced back through time. She grabbed for Draco, but found that she couldn't reach him. Draco reached out as well and couldn't feel Hermione. As fast as it had begun it had ended and they were standing in the astronomy tower in the dark. Hermione looked around and saw Draco instantly and grabbed his hand instinctively. Draco smirked at her and looked out the window. It was obviously nighttime, and the stars were brighter than he had ever seen them.
"Do you think we landed on the right day?" Hermione asked uncertainly.
"Hold on, let me check." Draco replied. He lifted his shirt sleeve to revel a watch unlike any other Hermione had ever seen. It had the regular clock numbers, and the minute and second hand, but it also showed the planets movement as well as the day.
"It's Friday night, right where, or when, we wanted to land." Draco said. Hermione smiled in relief. Draco grabbed her hand and walked towards the window were a single broom was leaning against the wall. He grinned as the broom rose in the air when he approached it.
"Are you ready?" Draco asked as he straddled the broom between his legs. Hermione nodded and sat in front of him. Draco sighed as he wrapped his arms around her to hold the broom handle in front of her. Hermione grinned and scooted back so her back was leaning against his muscular chest. Her hips were pressed against his and she grinned even broader as he moaned and Hermione felt his arousal.
"Hermione." Draco groaned her name. "You can't do that to me sweetie." Draco said. Hermione however kept her back pressed firmly to his.
"Do what?" Hermione asked innocently. Draco frowned.
"Hermione, seriously, how am I suppose to get us to Diagon Ally with you so close to me?" Draco said.
"Oh come on Draco, you can manage." Said Hermione with a grin. Draco smiled slightly, but took off all the same imagining just how he was going to "manage" with her later.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
The ride to Diagon Ally took very little time, and it was only ten when they arrived at the pub/inn where they were going to be staying. Draco had chosen and exclusive little inn where the owners were sure to not know them. When they arrived they walked straight up to the solid marble counter behind which the owner was standing. Draco took charge instantly.
"Hello. I have a room reserved for two, under the name Malfoy." Draco said quickly to the owner, a burly man who seemed to be cheerful. He reminded Hermione very much of her grandfather.
"Yes, Mr. Malfoy we have your room all set up. Room five, right up the stairs there. Will you be needing anything tonight?" the man said, looking at Hermione with curiosity. He knew she couldn't be more than seventeen, but most wizarding kids were in school this time of year.
"Umm, yes actually, could we have some chocolate covered strawberries?" said Draco quietly.
"Of course sir, I'll send them right up." Said the owner smiling.
Draco mumbled thanks as he draped his arm over Hermione's shoulders and led her up the stairs. They reached the room and Draco unlocked it quickly ushering Hermione in. Hermione gasped as she entered. The room was a suite, large and sparkling. There was one large queen bed in the middle of the room. The bed was covered in a cream quilt in a floral pattern. The furniture was all dark cherry and polished to a shine. The room was lit by a warm glow and a fireplace.
"Draco - it's beautiful! How did you ever afford this?" Hermione asked, almost whispering. Draco smiled as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"Well, I wanted this weekend to be special, and they said this was the best room in the whole place. I had the money. I was going to use it on your Christmas present, but I thought this might be better."
"Oh Draco!" Hermione said as she threw her arms around Draco and trapped him in a bone crushing hug. The wind was slightly knocked out of Draco as he grinned through the hug.
"Hermione, sweetie, I'm glad you like the room, but I can't really breath." Draco smiled as Hermione let go of him and looked up at him biting her lip slightly.
"Draco, was this room meant to- for us to -" Hermione stopped herself. She didn't want to think that Draco had done all this just to get her into bed. Draco searched her eyes desperately. He had hoped that tonight would be the night, after all they had been dating for a few months now. It was simply practical to expect sex after a certain period of time, wasn't it?
"No, I mean, if you want, but that wasn't the only reason." Said Draco hurriedly. Hermione sighed and smiled.
"That's good, because I have these really old fashioned ideas about marriage and sex and love for that matter. I really just want to wait till I'm married, you know? I think that making love is an act of love, and I want to be in love when I do it, you know?" Hermione said as she held onto Draco, leaning into him. Draco frowned. Didn't she love him?
"Do you love me?" Draco asked quietly. Hermione stopped smiling, and stood back from him for a moment before answering.
"It all happened so fast. I'm not sure if this is love, but if it isn't, I have no idea what love is." Said Hermione softly. She didn't want to hurt Draco, but she also couldn't lie to him. Draco smiled slightly.
"Let's go to bed." Said Draco. Hermione smiled as well and took off her backpack, setting it on the floor next to a chair. While they had agreed to go to bed, neither knew where to start. Hermione, instead of undressing in front of Draco, began to gather her pajamas and toothbrush as if she were going to the bathroom. Draco frowned that this and stepped forward, standing in front of her and holding her gently by the sides of her arms. Hermione looked up at him nervously.
"Let me undress you." Draco said softly and simply. Hermione gazed into his eyes for a moment then nodded. Draco began with the hem of her sweater, pulling it over her head. Once her sweater was off, Hermione was standing in only jeans and a bra. She looked up at Draco as he sighed at the beauty of her torso. Hermione then took the hem of Draco's shirt and took that off of his body as well. She gasped at his muscular chest, hairless but well defined with smooth creamy skin. She traced her small warm hand over the curves of his abs and Draco moaned as he began to unbutton her jeans. The two were soon standing in only their underwear, both tracing the other's curves with their fingertips, the whole world dissolving around them.
Hermione reached behind her and undid her bra, letting it fall to the ground softly. Draco sighed at the sight of her beauty. He then took off his boxers fully. Hermione sighed as she saw him completely naked. She looked back up into his eyes and kissed him deeply. Draco moaned as he felt her soft skin against his skin. He pushed her gently towards the bed and sat her down atop the covers kissing her passionately. A knock at the door startled them both causing a "shit!" from Draco and a "crap!" from Hermione. Draco walked quickly towards the door and opend it just a crack, covering his naked body behind the door.
"Your strawberries sir." Said a young man in a waiters uniform holding out a tray of scrumptious chocolate covered strawberries. Draco groaned but said a quick "charge it to the room" and grabbed the tray slamming the door. He turned around back to Hermione and found her under the covers of the bed, only her bare shoulders showing.
"Get in bed, it's lovely and warm." She beckoned. Draco grinned and walked towards her with the tray. He set the tray down and slipped into the bed with her, spooning her back against his chest, feeling her warmth spread over him. Hermione took the tray and set it in front of her, cuddling up to Draco and sighing contentedly as she bit into a luscious strawberry.
* * * * * * * *
The next morning Hermione woke with an arm holding onto her waist tightly. She smiled as she pushed herself even more into Draco's strong chest. Draco however was not expecting to stay in bed all day.
"Don't go back to sleep on me now." Said Draco softly in her ear. Hermione frowned and kept her eyes closed.
"Don't wanna get up." Said Hermione groggily. Draco smirked and pulled her out of bed. Hermione was still naked in the morning light and she felt oddly free. She glanced at the window and sighed as she saw the pale light coming through the window. Draco saw he looking at the window and came behind her for a hug.
"Hi there." He said softly.
"Hey." Said Hermione smiling in his embrace and gazing at the fresh light.
"I have plans for us today." Said Draco in her ear. Hermione smiled and looked back at him over her shoulder.
"They're growing weak my lord. Draco feels safe with this girl, and she with him." Said Luicus softly, staring into the silver orb which was showing the two teens clearly.
"Very well Luicus, take the girl tonight." Said Voldemort looking into the orb as well, thanking Merlin for foolish love, and how he would prophet from it.
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