Chapter 7

The next morning was a sunny Saturday morning. The day to visit Hogsmeade. Hermione woke up early that day in anticipation. She was upset by the current situation and couldn't really sleep. She decided she would head down to the kitchen and pick up some breakfast to eat in her room. She didn't want to face either of the boys yet. But when she opened her door she got quite a shock. A blonde boy awoke suddenly as he fell backwards through the door.

"Draco what are you doing here?" "I stopped here last night. I'm sorry. I was going to leave. I will go now. " He started to get up but his head was pounding. 'Leave it to Granger to break my fall with her shoe' he thought. "Draco, come in and lay down. I will go get us some breakfast." With that she walked out the door and closed it behind her. When she looked down she noticed the plate of food sitting on the floor that she hadn't seen before. She couldn't believe her eyes. Draco had made hamburgers and fries, her favorite foods, with a side of chocolate, cotton candy, suckers, and gum. She read the note. 'Yep all the favorites you can't have with dentist parents. I can't believe he actually listened and remembered I said that. Impressive'.

She headed down and picked up some breakfast with the help of Dobby. She picked up the plate on her way in, and entered the room slowly. "Draco. . . I. . ." was all she got out. He was already sleeping again. 'Well I can't imagine he was too comfy on the floor last night. I should just let him sleep.' She sat down on the bed beside him and ate as she watched his chest rise and fall with every breath he took. He really did look sweet when he slept. Before this year it would have been hard to believe he could ever look sweet. She longed to lay down with him and feel his warm embrace, but she just wasn't comfortable with the whole situation yet. Finally she got up and took a shower. When she returned he was finally awake. "Good morning Mr. Malfoy." She said cheerfully. "Go ahead and eat. I am just getting ready to go to Hogsmeade today".

He couldn't help but look at her. She had wrapped herself tightly in an oversized robe. Obviously in an attempt not to reveal anything, but his thoughts still wandered. "You know, I could have helped you out in the shower if it was necessary" he said half joking. "Well you are a Slytherin. Thanks for the offer but I think I can handle it." With that she picked up her clothes and headed back into the bathroom.

Draco was gone before she came back. He didn't want to know how she had dressed up for Potter. Besides, he knew she always looked beautiful. Hermione met Harry in the Gryffindor common room. "Oh Herm, you look nice today" he greeted her warmly. She was wearing a red turtleneck sweater and fitted black pants that flared out slightly at the ankle.
"Thanks Harry, are you ready to go then?"
"Sure".

They set off towards Hogsmeade. They were going to eat lunch in a small café right on the edge of town and check out all the new items in the shops. As they entered the cage they sat down at a small table for two by the window. Without much discussion they both ordered sandwiches and butterbeer and ate in almost complete silence. They were both thinking the same thing. . . 'Should this really be so hard? Shouldn't there be more talking?'
After lunch they set off for the rest of the town. They stopped at Hondeyduke's to see what new sweets they had to offer. They both emptied their wallets and bit and filled their pockets with candies. In the back of Hermione's mind all she could think about was the sweets Draco had made for her.
'Stop thinking about him. Focus on Harry. . . Focus on Harry.'
When they walked around the town Harry casually slipped his hand into Hermione's. Instead of getting a warm tingly feeling, all she felt was cold clammy hands. He was nervous and sweating profusely. They walked over to a huge fountain in the center of town. Out of his pocket Harry drew two gold galleons. He handed one to Hermione.
"Make a wish".
She took the coin and closed her eyes tight making the wish as she threw it in. 'I hope he kisses me. I need to know if we are meant to be'.

He must have been feeling the same thing. At that moment he looked into her eyes and leaned in gently pressing his lips on hers. This time he held on longer and kissed with more feeling, although there wasn't much there. There were no fireworks, only wet sloppy lips. He broke this kiss off.
"Herm, do you want to go back?"
"Yeah Harry, I think you know as well as I that there was nothing there" she answered politely.
"Yeah I understand. I'm a little disappointed but at least I can handle being your best friend. But Ron and I *would* like to see you more often."
"No problem Harry, let's get going. There's something important I need to take care of at school." She now knew what she had to do. Malfoy would be waiting for her.

A/N: ok here's the deal. I have gotten some great reviews. Thanks so much! As for adding other couples, how did I not think of that before. I must have a one track mind. The next chap is already done, so it will have to come after that, or maybe I will start to sneak it in somehow, but anyway thanks for all the great feedback and I'm glad that you guys like my story. I'm tryin real hard. I was sick today so I wrote a lot as I was in bed all day. If you hate it, I blame it on the sickness. Well until next time, keep reviewing!