Chapter Six- Hogsmeade

Disclaimer: Still not mine…I wish…

Summary: Lucius follows Hermione and manages to "creep" Ginny out even more.

Chapter Six:

It had been almost a week since that day by the lake. Hermione hadn't seen Lucius anywhere except for mealtimes. He never looked at her. She hoped he'd gotten the point. Ginny, however, hadn't left her alone. She was disgusted when Hermione finally told her about Lucius being at the lake instead of Mr. Shields. She hadn't missed a single opportunity to remind her of it either.

"He hasn't said anything to you since then?" Ginny whispered Friday evening at dinner.

"Ginny…" Hermione said warningly.

"Sorry…it's just…tomorrow's Saturday…what if he tries something?" Ginny whispered nervously.

"We'll be in Hogsmeade! Surrounded by people!" Hermione muttered, hoping she was right.

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The next morning Hermione and Ginny left breakfast together for Hogsmeade. She felt Lucius watching her as she passed the staff table. Ginny must have noticed to, because she let out a snort of disgust form Hermione's side.

"Creepy, creepy, creepy!" she muttered, "he was eyeing you…it was just…gross--" Ginny froze and Hermione turned to see what her friend was looking at.

She found herself face to face with the strong chest of Lucius Malfoy. She felt her heart pounding in her throat, and prayed her robes would hide her trembling knees as she raised her gaze to meet his defiantly.

"Have fun", Lucius sneered, before passing them to make his way down the road to Hogsmeade.

When he was out of view, Hermione slowly turned to Ginny. She was visible shaken and ashen face, but kept her tone neutral.

"Stick to me like glue today, k?" She moaned and Ginny nodded.

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Lucius watched Hermione and Ginny enter Hogsmeade with Harry and Ron. They headed for Zonko's Joke Shop. Lucius waited patiently until they left the store and the boys and girls wandered off in two separate directions.

Two down. One to go.

Lucius followed the two girls to The Three Broomsticks, and waited behind some shrubbery as they ordered. He sat in a booth hidden from view, but still close enough to hear their conversation.

"I haven't seen that creep since we got here." Ginny muttered.

"Thank God." Hermione mumbled.

Ginny got up to go to the bathroom, leaving Hermione alone at the table. Lucius made his move. He sauntered over to Hermione's booth and sat across form her. She looked up at him, trying to compose herself outwardly though she was screaming inside. Hermione's face remained blank, but her eyes shone with fear and confusion.

"Mr. Malfoy" she said evenly.

"No need to hide it, Miss Granger. I can see it in your eyes." Lucius smirked.

"See what exactly?" Hermione asked heatedly as he came around the table to sit next to her.

"I see wants…needs… desires …"he purred.

"Then you're hallucinating." Hermione said, but she couldn't hide the nervous moan in her throat as he came even closer.

"I think not. I--" Lucius was cut off by Ginny clearing her throat and sitting across from them.

"Well, thank you for letting me interview you further, Miss Granger." he said, and then he left.

"Why did we have to sit in the back?" Hermione groaned.