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A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her. Sorry about the grammar, I'm typing as I think and sometimes my mind moves faster than my hands and the grammar checker sometimes doesn't make sense either. Sometimes, we have slangs too in our country and I may have not noticed using it. It made sense to me but might not make any sense to others. Sorry! Besides, I'm not an American so I'm entitled to make mistakes. Sorry if I sounded harsh. BTW I have classes again so it may affect the story and updates.
Title: Models
Chapter27: Confrontation
Hermione could feel something. Her head was aching. The chair was not comfortable as she believed it would be. She looked at her watch and noticed that she's late in her time only though. She was used to waking up early but now she woke up just in time for breakfast. She cast a spell to make her tidy up her wrinkled robe. She returned the books she got from the Restricted Area and headed to the Great Hall. She looked at the Gryffindor table and saw two pair of eyes lighten up as they motioned her to come along. She merely smiled and looked at the other side of the room. When she spotted what she was looking for she breathed deeply and marched forward.
Malfoy was casually eating his breakfast while Pansy was giggling her head out. Hermione stopped beside Malfoy and cleared her throat. "Malfoy, we need to talk."
Malfoy was shocked when he heard someone at his back. He turned to look and got even more surprised. 'What the.'
"What is it mudblood? Don't you see he's eating? Wait your turn." Pansy never liked the idea of sharing her Draco.
Malfoy rolled his eyes as he listened to Pansy. He weighed what was happening. 'What's worse, enduring the giggling lunatic or talking with a mudblood?' Instantly, he got up.
At about this time, everybody's head was staring at the scene. Whisperings were heard. Icy glares were shot. "What's going on?"
"I smell trouble."
"What did I miss?"
"Look! A Gryffindor and Malfoy."
"Look! Malfoy and the mudblood."
"What's happened to the golden trio?"
These were a few of the words traveling all around the room but there was a line that was more distinct than the others. "What happened to Hermione Granger?"
Malfoy was not oblivious to what's happening so he said, "I will not stand for any of your suggestions for our patrol tonight."
Hermione nodded and started to leave. Malfoy followed from a distance. 'I have to admit, if I had to admire something from a Gryffindor, it would certainly be their courage.'
The people still did not stop talking. Malfoy's desperate attempt to silence them didn't make sense to them. You know how people act at the sight of impossibility becoming reality.
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When the 2 were safely behind the doors of the Great Hall Draco couldn't help it but smirk at her. "Couldn't wait to see me eh?"
"Yeah, I really need to talk to you."
"So, you are admitting that you're attracted to me?" He drew closer to her teasing her.
Hermione was feeling some tension rising in her stomach. She tried to increase the space between them but found herself leaning on a wall. She swallowed trying to calm her nerves. "Yes, and that's the problem."
"I don't see any problem." He stepped closer. He bent his head so that they were in eye-level.
Hermione's mind started to become cloudy. 'Damn! This is hard.' She started to think about Harry, he always clears her mind. "Stop! Do you want to be caught in a compromising position? Someone from the Hall might see us."
"You didn't seem to mind that earlier when you looked for me."
She felt like her heart was exploding. She really couldn't hear well because of her heartbeats but still maintained composed. She could almost feel his lips as he talk. 'Think Harry!' Her mind commanded but her body didn't seem too anxious to follow. "That was different."
"Whatever." He tried to kiss her but she was able to move her head to the side.
"All I wanted to do was talk about the."
Draco was disappointed but didn't move away. He felt like he wanted to be close. "Attraction," he finished for her.
"Yes, and not act on it."
"Fine. You do the talking." That was the only time he let go of his position and stood up straight.
"Look, I think that I am attracted to you because you are something new to me. If I get used to you then I'm sure the attraction will fade."
"I doubt that. So what are you planning to do about it?"
"I don't know, maybe if we spend time more and get to know each other it will fade and we can move on with our lives. Admit it, you're attracted to and you don't want it as well. Why don't we try getting rid of this unwanted desire?"
"You think that getting to know each other is the cure? How naïve can you get? The only way we can get over this is if we wore the attraction out. But you won't let me."
Hermione scowled at the idea. "You are such a prat! I would never!"
"You're the one who suggested to get rid of this why not embrace the solution?" He stared into her eyes for a long moment before he aimed for her mouth.
This time, Hermione wasn't fast enough to picture Harry in her mind. The moment his lips touched hers her world went crazy. Suddenly, her legs became weak and the only way that she could stand was Malfoy's arms wrapped in her waist as he pulled her close. She started hearing sounds she couldn't recognize. Then she felt something penetrating through her mouth. Her eyes shot open and she pushed him.
Malfoy backed off silently cursing himself. 'Fuck! I shouldn't have hasten my pace.'
She was about to say something or rather shout something when the doors of the Great Hall burst open. She turned and saw her 2 friends' familiar faces. Actually, what she saw were 2 angry faces. She looked at the situation and was glad to see that she and Malfoy were in a considerable distance.
Harry looked ready to pounce while Ron was glaring. Hermione didn't like the idea of fighting so she stepped in front of her friends, "I'm alright guys, and starving. Do you think you could come back inside and accompany me while I grab a bite?"
Harry got her message and nodded. He ushered her into the Hall and went in after her but not before he could glare at Malfoy again. Ron followed his friends and mimic Harry's actions.
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Draco felt a stab in his chest as Harry led Hermione back to the hall. I'll get back at that Potter once and for all. He started thinking of plans but it seemed like he can't think of anything else aside from the sweet taste of Hermione's mouth. 'She damned felt like she liked it why the hell did she have to stop?' He remembered the feeling when his tongue entered her mouth and got a peek from what she was not giving. It felt like the forbidden fruit. He was pleased to know that he was the first one to taste it. He knew from her reaction that she's never had one before. Everything about her was driving him crazy; from her figure that improved from her childish body, to her sweet kiss and to her glimmering eyes. He still didn't know what kind of glimmer he liked best, when she was mad or when she smiled. She has yet to smile at him to distinguish them.
It annoyed him to realize that her smiles were already reserved for someone else. Namely the 2 people he hated the most, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley. 'Those fools are merely taking her for granted. They don't deserve her.' He thought angrily.
Actually what he hated the most at that moment was the fact that Hermione was under the control of those 2 idiots. With just their presence she returned to the reliable control freak old self. He meant to change all that. He will be the one in control not those 2.
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Harry and Ron saw Hermione coming in for breakfast. They were worried when they didn't find her in the Great Hall. She was always first to arrive. They waited but became only more jumpy so they decided to go to her room. When they didn't hear any answer they went back to the Great Hall to see if she was there. All they found was Ginny, Lavender, and Parvati. When they settled beside the 3 girls they saw someone standing in the doorway. It was Hermione.
Both relaxed to see that she was all right. They motioned her to come and sit with them and they only got a smile. Ron's back was facing the Slytherin table so Harry did all the looking.
"So, where's she headed?" Ron asked.
"Don't know yet." Harry's eyes widened when he saw her moving towards Malfoy.
"What happened?"
"You're not gonna like or believe this."
"What?"
"She's headed for Malfoy!"
"The slimy git!" Ron was getting ready to stand up to get to his friend's side to try to protect her.
"Easy Ron, he hasn't done anything yet."
"Are you gonna wait then?" Ron was irritated at Harry's answer.
"It won't help anyone if we start the mess. Besides, I doubt Malfoy would do anything in front of Dumbledore."
"Fine then! If something goes wrong." It was clear that Ron still had feelings towards her. She had been his crush for 2 years now. It's unavoidable. "And here I thought you cared for her."
Harry wasn't paying any attention to Ron. He was staring hard on the Slytherin table. He was careful not to miss anything. He heard her say something then the whole room bursts with whispers. They were too far to understand a word that was exchanged. He was glaring at him as if it could protect Hermione.
He watched as Malfoy got up and said something. As soon as the whispering started Ron turned around and watched as well. He didn't like what he saw and gave Malfoy the same treatment Harry was giving.
Harry then saw Hermione walk away from the Slytherin table with Malfoy at a safe distance. Harry felt a pang of jealousy. He noticed that Hermione didn't seem to mind Malfoy, as if they were acquaintance even. 'Calm yourself; it must be something with regards to Prefect duties. It's nothing.'
When the door shut the whispering came back. What was whispering words before got into loud buzzes.
"Harry, I think that we should follow them."
Harry couldn't answer. He couldn't believe what Hermione had done. 'Malfoy's a slimy git!'
"Harry!"
"Come on now Ron, she thinks that she needs new friends who are you to intervene?" Ginny was the only one at least in the Gryffindor area to see something good from all this.
"Gin, that's Malfoy we're talking about!"
"Maybe she's tired of you and Harry. She might need someone more exciting. Or maybe she's just like him, a."
"Shut up! Don't you ever compare her to him! She's nothing like him or you for that matter." Ron lost his temper. "What happened to you? You weren't like this before."
"Ron, I think we should go after them." Hermione and Malfoy were taking too long outside and Harry couldn't bare the idea of them alone.
"That's what I've been telling you."
Harry didn't really care what Ron thought. He was already up and heading towards the door. 'If he's harmed her in any way, I swear, I'll make him pay. in double!'
Harry reached the door first but Ron was not far behind. Harry didn't know where to look for her first and started thinking of the possible places. He was both glad and utterly upset when he found them right outside the Hall. He was glad that he didn't have to look for her and upset because of her appearance. She looked flushed and her lips were a bit swollen. 'Fuck!' He knew those symptoms. He knew from experience that that came from a good snogging session. 'No! There must be some other way.' He glowered Malfoy. Ron seemed to understand as well and gave him icy stares. However, Harry looked a bit dangerous from his stance. Then Hermione blocked he's view. He looked at her and heard her say, "I'm alright guys, and starving. Do you think you could come back inside and accompany me while I grab a bite?"
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The three went back to their table and sat at the end.
"What did you talk about?" Ron wanted to know everything.
"Nothing really." She took some bread and put it on her plate. Ron offered bacons, which he had earlier while Harry filled her glass juice.
"So, this is the last week you'd have to face Snape alone, aren't you glad?" Harry didn't want to press on. As a matter of fact, he wanted to forget what happened.
"Yeah, you're right." She sighed.
"Sounds like you don't like it to end." Ron was revolted at the idea.
"Well do you?"
"Like it to end?"
"Yes."
"No. Frankly, I like the way he challenges me. I find pleasure in being able to figure out a potion. I mean he enjoys making it hard for me. We've come to a mutual understanding; he gives me challenges for his sake and I figure them out."
"You really need to have some more fun."
"What kind of fun Ron? I am having fun you know."
Harry was glad that the usual atmosphere that was between the three of them was back. At the back of his mind, 'I think she's spending a lot of time with him and is confused. I need to get him away from her, make her forget all about him.'
Ron and Hermione were having a little argument that they both enjoyed when Ginny passed by. "So was he the one you had a rendezvous with?" She made sure the word rendezvous was loud and clear.
Harry looked at Hermione and saw her blush. 'My god, does that mean that wasn't the first?'
"Leave now Ginny, whatever you're planning won't work." Ron was quick to defend Hermione. Then Parvati and Lavender was at Ginny's side. "I think these 2 are bad influences to you. I suggest you find some new friends." Ron stared hard at his sister and it was returned thrice by the 3 girls altogether.
Harry broke his spell and stared at Ginny. 'What has happened to her? She was sweet before.'
Ginny felt Harry's eyes on her and took it as her cue to leave.
A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her. Sorry about the grammar, I'm typing as I think and sometimes my mind moves faster than my hands and the grammar checker sometimes doesn't make sense either. Sometimes, we have slangs too in our country and I may have not noticed using it. It made sense to me but might not make any sense to others. Sorry! Besides, I'm not an American so I'm entitled to make mistakes. Sorry if I sounded harsh. BTW I have classes again so it may affect the story and updates.
Title: Models
Chapter27: Confrontation
Hermione could feel something. Her head was aching. The chair was not comfortable as she believed it would be. She looked at her watch and noticed that she's late in her time only though. She was used to waking up early but now she woke up just in time for breakfast. She cast a spell to make her tidy up her wrinkled robe. She returned the books she got from the Restricted Area and headed to the Great Hall. She looked at the Gryffindor table and saw two pair of eyes lighten up as they motioned her to come along. She merely smiled and looked at the other side of the room. When she spotted what she was looking for she breathed deeply and marched forward.
Malfoy was casually eating his breakfast while Pansy was giggling her head out. Hermione stopped beside Malfoy and cleared her throat. "Malfoy, we need to talk."
Malfoy was shocked when he heard someone at his back. He turned to look and got even more surprised. 'What the.'
"What is it mudblood? Don't you see he's eating? Wait your turn." Pansy never liked the idea of sharing her Draco.
Malfoy rolled his eyes as he listened to Pansy. He weighed what was happening. 'What's worse, enduring the giggling lunatic or talking with a mudblood?' Instantly, he got up.
At about this time, everybody's head was staring at the scene. Whisperings were heard. Icy glares were shot. "What's going on?"
"I smell trouble."
"What did I miss?"
"Look! A Gryffindor and Malfoy."
"Look! Malfoy and the mudblood."
"What's happened to the golden trio?"
These were a few of the words traveling all around the room but there was a line that was more distinct than the others. "What happened to Hermione Granger?"
Malfoy was not oblivious to what's happening so he said, "I will not stand for any of your suggestions for our patrol tonight."
Hermione nodded and started to leave. Malfoy followed from a distance. 'I have to admit, if I had to admire something from a Gryffindor, it would certainly be their courage.'
The people still did not stop talking. Malfoy's desperate attempt to silence them didn't make sense to them. You know how people act at the sight of impossibility becoming reality.
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When the 2 were safely behind the doors of the Great Hall Draco couldn't help it but smirk at her. "Couldn't wait to see me eh?"
"Yeah, I really need to talk to you."
"So, you are admitting that you're attracted to me?" He drew closer to her teasing her.
Hermione was feeling some tension rising in her stomach. She tried to increase the space between them but found herself leaning on a wall. She swallowed trying to calm her nerves. "Yes, and that's the problem."
"I don't see any problem." He stepped closer. He bent his head so that they were in eye-level.
Hermione's mind started to become cloudy. 'Damn! This is hard.' She started to think about Harry, he always clears her mind. "Stop! Do you want to be caught in a compromising position? Someone from the Hall might see us."
"You didn't seem to mind that earlier when you looked for me."
She felt like her heart was exploding. She really couldn't hear well because of her heartbeats but still maintained composed. She could almost feel his lips as he talk. 'Think Harry!' Her mind commanded but her body didn't seem too anxious to follow. "That was different."
"Whatever." He tried to kiss her but she was able to move her head to the side.
"All I wanted to do was talk about the."
Draco was disappointed but didn't move away. He felt like he wanted to be close. "Attraction," he finished for her.
"Yes, and not act on it."
"Fine. You do the talking." That was the only time he let go of his position and stood up straight.
"Look, I think that I am attracted to you because you are something new to me. If I get used to you then I'm sure the attraction will fade."
"I doubt that. So what are you planning to do about it?"
"I don't know, maybe if we spend time more and get to know each other it will fade and we can move on with our lives. Admit it, you're attracted to and you don't want it as well. Why don't we try getting rid of this unwanted desire?"
"You think that getting to know each other is the cure? How naïve can you get? The only way we can get over this is if we wore the attraction out. But you won't let me."
Hermione scowled at the idea. "You are such a prat! I would never!"
"You're the one who suggested to get rid of this why not embrace the solution?" He stared into her eyes for a long moment before he aimed for her mouth.
This time, Hermione wasn't fast enough to picture Harry in her mind. The moment his lips touched hers her world went crazy. Suddenly, her legs became weak and the only way that she could stand was Malfoy's arms wrapped in her waist as he pulled her close. She started hearing sounds she couldn't recognize. Then she felt something penetrating through her mouth. Her eyes shot open and she pushed him.
Malfoy backed off silently cursing himself. 'Fuck! I shouldn't have hasten my pace.'
She was about to say something or rather shout something when the doors of the Great Hall burst open. She turned and saw her 2 friends' familiar faces. Actually, what she saw were 2 angry faces. She looked at the situation and was glad to see that she and Malfoy were in a considerable distance.
Harry looked ready to pounce while Ron was glaring. Hermione didn't like the idea of fighting so she stepped in front of her friends, "I'm alright guys, and starving. Do you think you could come back inside and accompany me while I grab a bite?"
Harry got her message and nodded. He ushered her into the Hall and went in after her but not before he could glare at Malfoy again. Ron followed his friends and mimic Harry's actions.
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Draco felt a stab in his chest as Harry led Hermione back to the hall. I'll get back at that Potter once and for all. He started thinking of plans but it seemed like he can't think of anything else aside from the sweet taste of Hermione's mouth. 'She damned felt like she liked it why the hell did she have to stop?' He remembered the feeling when his tongue entered her mouth and got a peek from what she was not giving. It felt like the forbidden fruit. He was pleased to know that he was the first one to taste it. He knew from her reaction that she's never had one before. Everything about her was driving him crazy; from her figure that improved from her childish body, to her sweet kiss and to her glimmering eyes. He still didn't know what kind of glimmer he liked best, when she was mad or when she smiled. She has yet to smile at him to distinguish them.
It annoyed him to realize that her smiles were already reserved for someone else. Namely the 2 people he hated the most, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley. 'Those fools are merely taking her for granted. They don't deserve her.' He thought angrily.
Actually what he hated the most at that moment was the fact that Hermione was under the control of those 2 idiots. With just their presence she returned to the reliable control freak old self. He meant to change all that. He will be the one in control not those 2.
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Harry and Ron saw Hermione coming in for breakfast. They were worried when they didn't find her in the Great Hall. She was always first to arrive. They waited but became only more jumpy so they decided to go to her room. When they didn't hear any answer they went back to the Great Hall to see if she was there. All they found was Ginny, Lavender, and Parvati. When they settled beside the 3 girls they saw someone standing in the doorway. It was Hermione.
Both relaxed to see that she was all right. They motioned her to come and sit with them and they only got a smile. Ron's back was facing the Slytherin table so Harry did all the looking.
"So, where's she headed?" Ron asked.
"Don't know yet." Harry's eyes widened when he saw her moving towards Malfoy.
"What happened?"
"You're not gonna like or believe this."
"What?"
"She's headed for Malfoy!"
"The slimy git!" Ron was getting ready to stand up to get to his friend's side to try to protect her.
"Easy Ron, he hasn't done anything yet."
"Are you gonna wait then?" Ron was irritated at Harry's answer.
"It won't help anyone if we start the mess. Besides, I doubt Malfoy would do anything in front of Dumbledore."
"Fine then! If something goes wrong." It was clear that Ron still had feelings towards her. She had been his crush for 2 years now. It's unavoidable. "And here I thought you cared for her."
Harry wasn't paying any attention to Ron. He was staring hard on the Slytherin table. He was careful not to miss anything. He heard her say something then the whole room bursts with whispers. They were too far to understand a word that was exchanged. He was glaring at him as if it could protect Hermione.
He watched as Malfoy got up and said something. As soon as the whispering started Ron turned around and watched as well. He didn't like what he saw and gave Malfoy the same treatment Harry was giving.
Harry then saw Hermione walk away from the Slytherin table with Malfoy at a safe distance. Harry felt a pang of jealousy. He noticed that Hermione didn't seem to mind Malfoy, as if they were acquaintance even. 'Calm yourself; it must be something with regards to Prefect duties. It's nothing.'
When the door shut the whispering came back. What was whispering words before got into loud buzzes.
"Harry, I think that we should follow them."
Harry couldn't answer. He couldn't believe what Hermione had done. 'Malfoy's a slimy git!'
"Harry!"
"Come on now Ron, she thinks that she needs new friends who are you to intervene?" Ginny was the only one at least in the Gryffindor area to see something good from all this.
"Gin, that's Malfoy we're talking about!"
"Maybe she's tired of you and Harry. She might need someone more exciting. Or maybe she's just like him, a."
"Shut up! Don't you ever compare her to him! She's nothing like him or you for that matter." Ron lost his temper. "What happened to you? You weren't like this before."
"Ron, I think we should go after them." Hermione and Malfoy were taking too long outside and Harry couldn't bare the idea of them alone.
"That's what I've been telling you."
Harry didn't really care what Ron thought. He was already up and heading towards the door. 'If he's harmed her in any way, I swear, I'll make him pay. in double!'
Harry reached the door first but Ron was not far behind. Harry didn't know where to look for her first and started thinking of the possible places. He was both glad and utterly upset when he found them right outside the Hall. He was glad that he didn't have to look for her and upset because of her appearance. She looked flushed and her lips were a bit swollen. 'Fuck!' He knew those symptoms. He knew from experience that that came from a good snogging session. 'No! There must be some other way.' He glowered Malfoy. Ron seemed to understand as well and gave him icy stares. However, Harry looked a bit dangerous from his stance. Then Hermione blocked he's view. He looked at her and heard her say, "I'm alright guys, and starving. Do you think you could come back inside and accompany me while I grab a bite?"
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The three went back to their table and sat at the end.
"What did you talk about?" Ron wanted to know everything.
"Nothing really." She took some bread and put it on her plate. Ron offered bacons, which he had earlier while Harry filled her glass juice.
"So, this is the last week you'd have to face Snape alone, aren't you glad?" Harry didn't want to press on. As a matter of fact, he wanted to forget what happened.
"Yeah, you're right." She sighed.
"Sounds like you don't like it to end." Ron was revolted at the idea.
"Well do you?"
"Like it to end?"
"Yes."
"No. Frankly, I like the way he challenges me. I find pleasure in being able to figure out a potion. I mean he enjoys making it hard for me. We've come to a mutual understanding; he gives me challenges for his sake and I figure them out."
"You really need to have some more fun."
"What kind of fun Ron? I am having fun you know."
Harry was glad that the usual atmosphere that was between the three of them was back. At the back of his mind, 'I think she's spending a lot of time with him and is confused. I need to get him away from her, make her forget all about him.'
Ron and Hermione were having a little argument that they both enjoyed when Ginny passed by. "So was he the one you had a rendezvous with?" She made sure the word rendezvous was loud and clear.
Harry looked at Hermione and saw her blush. 'My god, does that mean that wasn't the first?'
"Leave now Ginny, whatever you're planning won't work." Ron was quick to defend Hermione. Then Parvati and Lavender was at Ginny's side. "I think these 2 are bad influences to you. I suggest you find some new friends." Ron stared hard at his sister and it was returned thrice by the 3 girls altogether.
Harry broke his spell and stared at Ginny. 'What has happened to her? She was sweet before.'
Ginny felt Harry's eyes on her and took it as her cue to leave.