A/N: Sorry this chapter took me so long to write! My muse left me for a bit, but now she is back. Hope you like the chapter. Also if you like Draco/Hermione check out my new fic Why do you make me cry? Please review (.

Chapter 9: Harry and Ron and the end of the Golden Trio

Hermione woke up with a smile on her face. She had really taken Draco and herself by surprise with that kiss last night. Harry was nice sure but they way he was acting even after what happen last year.

Last year
"I can't believe Cho thought we were dating Mione!" Harry said as they walked outside to meet Ron and Ginny. Hermione felt her heart drop. Harry had said that like it was some kind-of unbelievable joke.
"Well, you know since we are always together." Hermione said with a small hopeful smile. Harry laughed out loud at that.
"Yea, I know Mione," Harry started, "But it's you!. You know you're the best student here at Hogwarts and a total bookworm that never likes to break the rules. Then there is me who always can't seem out of trouble. Plus you look like you Mione. You are more like my sister." Hermione bit back the tears. She knew that Harry didn't realize her feelings about him.
"Oh shoot, Harry I forgot something back in the school," She lied, "I will talk to you, Ron, and Ginny at dinner." The she bolted as Harry waved good-bye. She felt the tears fall as soon as she turned her back on Harry. She knew that he meant that she was ugly. She knew that she wasn't pretty but he didn't have to point it out.

Hermione sighed as she got dressed. She looked at the sun outside her window. She guessed that it was about 6am. She had a class a seven with Professor McGonagall for amgaius training, it was more of a private lesson then a class but she still got a grade for it. McGonagall had come to her at the end of the last year offer her, the class. She wanted to talk to Draco but he didn't have a class until 8:30 so she would have to talk to him later. Hermione picked up her book the McGonagall wanted her to read, Animals and You by Anne Mammal. Hermione walked down to McGonagall's office to find breakfast sitting on the table and there was also a note from her professor.
Miss Granger
Professor Dumbledore sent for me and I will be having a short meeting with him. I left breakfast here for you. Please go over your notes. I would ask you to read the next chapter in the book but I am most sure that you have already read the whole thing. I will be back shortly.
Professor McGonagall

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Hermione's day went by very quickly and Draco had passed her a note in DADA to meet him by the lake an hour before dinner. Professor Krum had been as charming as ever. He kept trying to catch her eyes so he could flirt with her. Hermione felt so embarrassed by this and also felt angry that he would put her on the spot like that. She sighed as she sat in History of Magic, she had already read about and took notes about the things Professor Binns were saying. Soon class ended and she was walking out with Harry and Ron to go eat lunch. Then Ginny came running up to them.
"Hermione do you think you can help me with an essay," Ginny asked really quickly. Hermione was going to say 'no' but Ginny gave her a pleading look.
"Okay Ginny come on we will go back to my common room," Hermione said and Ginny gave her a bright smile. They said good-bye to Harry and Ron and left. Once they were in the common room and Hermione showed her around Hermione sat on the sofa.
"Okay Ginny let's get started," She said not knowing at that moment Draco was coming down from his room. "What kind of essay do you need help on?" Draco was about to break up this little moment and surprise Ginny. But he stopped at her next words,
"I lied," Ginny said as she sat down next to Hermione, "It is about Harry and Ron."
"What about them?" Hermione asked, "Are they planning some stupid prank with Fred and George?"
"They are both in love with you and they made a bet." Ginny said and Hermione stared openly at her and before she could say anything Ginny went on. "The bet is: who ever can get you to sleep with him first gets you." Hermione's eyes grew dark but before she could say anything,
"What the hell!!?" Draco said as he came into the room. Ginny jump about three feet into the air. Then her eyes went wide when she saw who it was.
"Hermione what is going on?" Ginny said as her heart began to slow down to its normal pace. Hermione sighed and push her anger aside to tell Ginny the story.

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Hermione and Draco where sitting outside by the lake. After telling Ginny the whole story, she remarked that they made a "perfect" couple; they had gone out to the lake to calm down and to get some fresh air.
"I can't believe they did that," Draco huffed, "They were supposed to be your best friends and they go and do that to you."
"Draco," Hermione said slightly annoyed, "Shut up and just kiss me!" Draco looked over at and complied never the one to disappoint a lady. Draco ran his tongue lightly over her lips and she opened them to him. As he deepens the kiss he wrapped his arms around her hips and drew her closer to him. She responded by wrapping her arms around his neck. He moaned into her mouth when she began to stroke the back of this neck with the tips of her soft finger tips. 'By the Gods how does she do this to my body? She makes me feel like my blood is made of liquid fire.' Draco thought to himself.
"What the fuck is going on here?" Yelled and angry voice. They broke their kiss and turned to find a very angry Harry Potter. He started over and yanked Hermione out of Draco's arms. "What the hell did you do to her Malfoy?" Hermione anger flared anew.
"The only thing he did to me was love me." Hermione said as she pulled out of Harry's grasp. Harry turned to her his eyes wide.
"But you are mine." Harry said, "We are supposed to be together. I love you!"
"You love me," Hermione snorted, "You love me so much that you made a bet with Ron saying whoever fucked me first got me." Harry paled at her remark. Hermione didn't wait for an answer she just brushed past him and grabbed Draco's arm. She pulled him along until he realized they were going back to the castle. Then he matched her pace. When they got into the main hallway they saw Ron. Hermione's eyes darkened. Draco knew that there was going to be trouble. She walked up to Ron as Harry came in the main doors.
"Ronald Alexander Weasley!" She said loudly. Her voice was like venom. "How dare you do something like that to me! Making a bet like that. I was supposed to be you best friend but you and Harry treated me like a toy meant to be won! If I didn't care so much about going to this school I would hex you to hell and back! You and Harry are both very troubled boys. Making a bet that whoever shagged me first got to have me!" The whole had been silent since Hermione began her outburst. Draco knew that she had just let out all the anger she felt for the boys out and it was scary. During her outburst the candles had flicker and the wall slightly shook. Ron didn't say a word. Draco looked over to see Professors Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Krum staring there watching the whole scene.
"Hermione," Harry said and she turned to him with a dark but hurt look in her eyes and Harry lowered his eyes.
"Consider the Golden Trio gone," Hermione said her eyes hard and burning with angry tears pouring down her face. She turned and left the hall and started walking toward her room. Harry and Ron looked at each other and then around to the rest of the hall. There were at least 65 people staring at them with angry looks in their eyes. Harry then saw that Ron had a defeated look in his eyes. Harry turn and walk back outside. He had a small smile on his face, he didn't have to deal with Ron trying to take Hermione from him. Then he thought to himself,
'Hermione is mine! She always has been. Now I have to deal with that asshole Malfoy. Hermione will be mine forever.' Harry frowned and then slightly smile. He knew who might be able to help him get Hermione. He would be risking it all but then Hermione who be his and Draco will be left in the dust.