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Italicized words are the characters thoughts unless it is a letter.

Chapter 6- The Letters

Hermione woke first and found a sleeping Draco on top of her. She peeled the covers off and found herself completely naked. She had completely forgot about the night before until she saw the little stain of dried blood on the sheets. Oh for Merlin's sake Hermione! How could you be so forgetful of the best night of your life? She must have stirred a little, because Draco's eyes opened and looked at Hermione. He hadn't noticed it last night, but she still wore her moonstone locket.

"What time is it, Mina?" Draco asked groggily.

"Mmmm… 6:30. But it's Saturday, so we don't have to go to classes," Hermione replied.

"You were amazing last night," Draco said.

"Thanks, you were pretty good yourself," Hermione replied.

Draco leaned over and kissed her on her forehead. "You are so beautiful Mina."

Hermione blushed and didn't know what to say, so she just leaned over and kissed Draco hard on the lips.

"I don't know about you," Hermione began, "but I am starving."

"Me too. Should we go down to breakfast?" Draco asked.

"No, I have a better idea. I'll go ask Dobby if the house elves can bring some food up to us—it'll be more fun," Hermione said with a big grin on her face.

"Your bad, Mina," Draco said.

Hermione giggled, "Of course."

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Hermione had sent Crookshanks down with a note on his collar to Dobby asking him to bring some food up to them. 15 minutes later, Dobby arrived with a big tray.

"Dobby hopes this will be enough for Sir and Miss," Dobby said.

"Oh thank you so much Dobby; we really appreciate it," Hermione said.

"It was no problem at all; I even managed to go to Hogsmeade and get some butterbeer. I'll see you later," Dobby said and left.

Hermione and Draco sat down on the bed, and Hermione picked up a strawberry and held it up to Draco's mouth.

"Mmm.. thanks Mina," Draco mumbled.

Draco picked up another strawberry and put it between his lips. Hermione leaned over and bit off the piece that was protruding from his mouth, which turned into a very passionate, strawberry kiss. Hermione leaned back and giggled, and Draco flashed her one of his million-dollar-only-if-I-feel-like-it genuine smiles.  They finished there breakfast about an hour later, when an owl flew in for Draco.

Draco recognized the owl immediately as his fathers. Draco held out his arm and the owl landed on it. As Draco untied the note from the owls foot, Hermione watched his face. She could tell Draco was worried about something.

Draco opened the letter and read it:

Draco-

I have noticed a growing relationship between you and that filthy Mudblood and I do not approve of it at all. You will get rid of her immediately and not disgrace the Malfoy name any further. The Malfoy seed is very precious and only deserves to go to a Pureblood woman. I will give you one day to end this relationship with this Mudblood or else I will take matters into my own hands- which I guarantee you will not like. Remember, I am watching you; I know what you are doing every single second.

-Lucius

Draco's face visibly turned about 3 shades whiter as he reread the note. What was his father's problem? Why couldn't he ever mind his own business? He knew if he didn't end his relationship with Hermione soon, his father would result to murder; anything that would save the Malfoy name.

Hermione interrupted Draco's thoughts. "Draco, are you okay? You don't look so good. Who was that letter from?"

"Oh, I'm fine. It was from my father. Sometimes I really wish that I did not bare the Malfoy name," Draco replied.

Another owl flew in for Hermione.

Hey Hermione!

We haven't seen you in forever! You have been too busy with Malfoy we guess. Please meet us at the Three Broomsticks at 2 when we go to Hogsmeade tomorrow. We all have a lot of catching up to do. Please owl so back with your reply.

Love,

Harry, Ron and Ginny

"Who was that from?" Draco asked.

"Oh it was from Harry, Ron and Ginny. They want me to meet them at the Three Broomsticks at 2 o'clock tomorrow. I think I might go, I haven't seen them in forever," Hermione said.

"I see. So I guess we won't be going to Hogsmeade together?" Draco inquired.

"Oh Draco! I'm so sorry. We can go next weekend together. I just haven't seen my friends in what seems like forever," Hermione said

"I understand. You go with them; you'll have a lot of fun," Draco said. Draco began to think as Hermione got out a piece of parchment to reply. This will be the perfect opportunity to get rid of Hermione. I have to do something that will hurt her. If I explain the real reason she won't break up with me; she's not afraid of Lucius. Wait, what if I brought Pansy to the Three Broomsticks at 2 and made out with her in front of Hermione. It would be the perfect way. One day I can tell Hermione the truth-I am doing this to save her.

"Okay, all done. Well I think I'm going to go down to the Gryfindor common room. I promised Ron I would beat him in Wizard's Chess. I'll see you later though," Hermione said as she gathered her stuff to go.

"Okay, bye Hermione," Draco said. After she left, he could go ask Pansy to go to Hogsmeade with him.

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Draco walked down the long hallway to the dungeon, where the Slytherin common room was. He found Pansy sitting in the corner reading a book. Wow! I didn't know Pansy could read. I thought her head was too dense to process any information.

"Pansy, come here. We need to talk," Draco said.

Pansy had a look on her face that made her completely worried. "What do you want, Draco?"

"Oh don't look so worried, Pansy. I just wanted to know if you wanted to come to Hogsmeade with me tomorrow?"

Pansy looked stunned.

"Well say something or I might take back my offer." Draco said when Pansy didn't reply.

"Yes, I would love to go with you, Drackie," Pansy said, regaining her composure.

"Good. I'll come by here around one o'clock. Okay?"

"Perfect Draco," Pansy said, "But tell me one thing Draco. Why aren't you going with Hermione instead?"

"You mean the Mudblood? She wasn't my type. You are Pansy," Draco replied. He swallowed. He couldn't stand talking bad about Hermione, but he was doing this to save her life, wasn't he?

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A/N: Hey Everybody! Sorry this chapter was so short, but the next chapter will be good.  Thank you so much for R/R. You guys are lifesavers. Oh and also, I just realized but in previous chapters I spelled Hogsmeade wrong- so thanks to SwimGoddess for reminding me…

Much love,

Jenn