A/N: These next few chapters are going to be short since I'm cutting it off every day, or whenever I want. I'm only putting worthy events in on the days. THANK YOU ALL REVIEWERS! -kisses and hugs each one-

Disclaimer: -drawls- didn't.make.charrys.just.plot.yawn!

First Day of... Dun Dun Dun.. Family Week!

Hermione sat at the Gryffindor Table with Ron, who was sending daggers at Neville (who now had a black eye and looked very scared). She felt bad that she lied and got Neville hurt. That was until Harry took her mind off that,

"Hey, Granger, aren't you going to go visit your boyfriend?"

She looked around at Harry. Hermione was hurt that he called her "Granger" , but she was more occupied by Malfoy's parents coming in with the rest of the parents. She gulped, looking at Lucius. His gray, cold eyes met hers. He smirked as Hermione jolted away from the gaze. Breathing hard, she looked down at her plate of eggs. Harry slightly scowled, but was cheered up as Reamus Lupin had just come through the doors. Hermione stood up. She couldn't stay here. She had no family there, and she was done eating. The muggle-born witch headed towards the doors. Hermione half-expected Mrs. Weasley to call her back, but Mrs. Weasley was more concerned with fussing with Ron's tearing books. She went out into the hallway and saw a couple of students out there also. They were most likely in the same family situation with her. Hermione didn't feel particularly warm, especially since one was a string Slytherin boy. Walking up the stone stairs, she suddenly turned at the sight of Peeves. Not wanting confrontation she went out of the Great Hall and onto the grounds. Hermione walked over to the side of the lake and sat down, feeling quite put-down. Suddenly, Hermione thought of something, but of course once she had.. It happened,

"Why, Miss Granger, what are you doing out here alone?"

Hermione whipped around, glaring at Lucius Malfoy,

"What are /you/ doing out here alone?"

Lucius laughed,

"I fancied a bit of fresh air. Then I saw you out the window and it confirmed that a walk is what I needed."

Hermione looked fearfully up at the windows, wondering if Harry was watching or not. She really hoped not, but even more so, Hermione hoped Ron wasn't watching. Lucius stepped closer. Hermione's eyes grew wide and she brought out her wand. Lucius laughed,

"And, Granger, what do you expect to do with that?"

"I. I.. Uh. I."

Lucius stepped closer and grabbed Hermione by the arms. She tried to utter a shriek but couldn't. Hermione also felt a strong urge to stay. Lucius bent closer and kissed her once more. Hermione was just about to give in and wrap her arms around his neck when a surprised voice called out,

"Lucius? Granger?"

Lucius let go and stood straight, looking at Severus Snape.

((A/N: Ah, yes. Every evil dude is beginning to know!))