bBehind their masks/b

Hopefully I can make this chapter long! Please please PLEASE review I really love them! I don't mind if they're short ;3. We have some Hermione and Harry action now ...

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Hermione got out of the train as quickly as possible, hoping to leave her sudden feeling of lust back on it. She caught up with Harry and Ron. For the first time that year, Hermione got a good look Harry. He was tall, toned, and hot. She was his best friend. Surely there was something between them. They walked up and Hermione shivered.

"Are you cold, 'Mione?" Harry asked concernedly. He was so sweet to her, she thought. I have much more of a chance with him than with Dra-Malfoy. Hermione replied with another shiver and he put his arm around her. She was happy now. Harry was near her and she felt safe.

"Thanks Harry," Hermione said awkwardly. Strangely, she couldn't think of what to say.

"I'm glad you didn't slap me! I like you a lot, Hermione," Harry said. Hermione was so glad he cared for her, and enjoyed the walk up to the castle immensely. Harry treated her like a lady, unlike Draco. Wait, she thought. Draco just teases you and makes silly comments. It's Harry you like. Harry and Hermione sat together happily during the Sorting but she couldn't help steal glances at Draco while she ate her dessert. He didn't notice her. She turned to Harry and together they left.

"I'm glad we're more than friends now," and Harry took hold of Hermione with his strong arms and embraced her, bringing her into a kiss. Hermione couldn't see fireworks but it certainly felt good to her.

"Wow." Hermione felt dazed. They organised to go out on the next Hogsmeade weekend, and promised to meet up with each other every other lunch time for a walk in the grounds. Hermione was so happy, only minutes had gone by since they got to school and she already had Harry as her boy friend! They'd kissed too! Hermione felt so right with him.

"'Mione, I have to go do some last-minute Potions review. I don't want to be the Dunce on the first day of school!" and he kissed her lightly on the cheek. She did a little bounce of joy, only to be interrupted by Malfoy.

"Well well well. If it isn't Potty and the Mudblood tog ..."

"Malfoy, you don't know what you're talking about!"

"I certainly do."

"Prove it!"

"Hmmm ... I was just strolling back from the Great Hall when I come in on you two snogging. Not a pretty sight."

"Okay, we are together. No big deal. Leave me alone, PLEASE."

"Thought I might let you know that Harry's feelings might not be entirely what you think."

"I think the kiss let ME know how he felt. Move." Draco was standing in the entranceway to her dormitory. They had argued all the way up to the Heads' area. Hermione pushed past him and sat on her bed. Draco had said something that worried her. Well, she decided, I won't let it bother me. Harry and I are perfect for each other. She gave herself a small little smile.

"I'm the luckiest girl, I have the best boyfriend ever!" she told herself, staring into the mirror.

"Listen to your heart, honey," her mirror replied. She was only half-listening though, as her mind was filled with Harry as she got into her pyjamas. She imagined her perfect date with Harry, her perfect boyfriend. But Draco kept on popping up. Hermione just couldn't forget the thing he said. "Harry's feelings might not be entirely what you think," kept on repeating in her head, over and over. She was determined to find out whether this was true or not by getting into her dressing gown and going to the Gryffindor common room to see Harry.

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After Neville gave Hermione the password, she scrambled eagerly through the portrait hole. Luckily, Harry and Ron were in the common room playing Wizard's Chess.

"Harry, can I have a word?" Hermione smiled, happy to see him again.

"Of course, just wait. I'm winning here!" Harry replied. He was finally getting good at the game. Hermione felt a tiny bit put out by the fact he didn't come to her right away, but nevertheless, five minutes later, he took her to a corner.

"So what is it, 'Mione?"

"I wanted to see you ... I missed you!"

"Me too."

"I came up specially ... just for you."

"Oh, Hermione ..." and he put his lovely arms around her again and she could feel herself being swept away as he planted his lips on hers. His hard chest was up against hers and it made her feel faint.

"Oh, Harry, that was ..."

"Come up more often," Harry grinned.

"You can come to my dorm, too!" and Hermione whispered the password to him. His feelings were definitely confirmed with that kiss. Draco was obviously wrong, she thought firmly as she walked downstairs. She would tell him so, as soon as she got into her dormitory.

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Draco did not appear to be in the living area, and the bathroom door was wide open. Hermione felt a bit apprehensive as she walked up to his bedroom door. She knocked twice.

"Granger? What the hell do you want?" He appeared at the door.

"I wanted to tell you that Harry certainly does like me a lot, if not love me. His kiss proved it."

"One measly kiss!"

"There were two," she shouted and with that Hermione felt satisfied. She had proved him wrong.

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What do you think? I know it's supposed to be Hermione and Draco, but don't worry, there's more to come!

Thanks,

Christabel