A/N: I've been a very, very bad author. I am very sorry that I haven't updated in so long. There has been a lot of things going on in my life right now, and it's just not so good. I won't keep you guys from this chapter so on with it. REMEMBER TO REVIEW IF YOU WANT MORE!!!!

Disclaimer: I don't have ownership of anything that belongs to J.K. Rowling. Although I did steal Draco and Oliver, and they are currently in my room. Say hi guys. Draco: HI! Oliver: HELLO! Author: Hehe, I told you I get them soon. ::Hears sirens, and helicopters::We currently have you surrounded, bring out the hostages and no one gets hurt!:: ::NEVER!!!!::Gets slapped upside the head:: OW!!! Alright, alright, meanies...

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Chapter 6

"I would like to congratulate everyone for making their positions," Dumbledore said, "As you can tell, there are only four prefects this year instead of eight. I figured that since we have such an outstanding team this year, I prefer to keep the number low."

Draco stood in the shadows not making a sound. He kept his gaze on the Gryffindor Prefect as she hastily wrote down the information Dumbledore was giving out. Draco rolled his eyes. Of course Hermione would do that.

"Does anyone have any questions?" Dumbledore asked.

Hermione's hand instantly shot up.

"Yes, Miss Granger?" Dumbledore asked with a twinkle in his eyes.

"Professor, where will our rooms be if we won't be sleeping with our houses?" Hermione asked.

"I'm glad you asked, Miss Granger," Dumbledore asked, "But if you would have been patient, I would have told you that I would be showing you to your quarters now." Dumbledore said with a smile.

Hermione looked down blushing, "Sorry Professor," she said quietly.

"It's quite alright, it's good to have a curious mind," Dumbledore answered.

"Now everyone please follow me this way."

Hermione looked up again to follow Dumbledore, but found her way blocked.

"Move Malfoy," Hermione said quietly.

"Hmm, let me think on that," Draco said, "How about no."

"Malfoy, move or I'll hex you into the next century," Hermione fumed.

"Really? I would like to see you try," Draco said as he gave her a smirk, although he was shaking inside. He knew that Hermione could do that if she wanted to.

Hermione made a move to get her wand.

"Mr. Malfoy, and Miss Granger," Dumbledore yelled from down the hall.

Hermione and Draco looked over at their professor as Hermione put her wand away.

"Is there a problem?" Dumbledore asked.

"No Professor," Draco and Hermione answered.

"Then come along," Dumbledore said before moving on.

Hermione moved past Draco as he was still paying attention to Dumbledore. She didn't notice the slippery substance Peeves had put on the ground while she was talking.

"AHHHH!" Hermione screamed as she started to fall.

Draco caught a whiff of Hermione's scent as she walked by.

"Mm, roses and strawberries," Draco thought as he fought to keep his eyes from closing.

He instantly came to his senses when he heard Hermione screamed. He looked over at her and saw her falling. Using his years of seeker ability and reflexes, he moved towards Hermione and caught her in his arms. But not noticing the slippery substance either, he almost slipped. Trying to catch his balance, he spun himself and Hermione around the substance before hitting the wall with his body and Hermione's body pressed against him.

Draco grimaced when his back slammed against the wall. He didn't care about the pain, just as long as Hermione was alright. He opened his steel blue eyes, and met Hermione's cinnamon brown eyes which had a mixture of confusion and gratitude in them.

Hermione opened her mouth to say something before being interrupted by the rest of the Prefects and the two Heads.

"Miss Granger, is everything alright? We heard a scream," Dumbledore said trailing off as soon as he saw Draco Malfoy's arms around her.

"Malfoy, what the bloody are you doing to Hermione?" Justin demanded.

"Justin, he didn't do anything except save me from a fall," Hermione intercepted, "Professor, I didn't notice how slippery the ground was and I slipped, and Dra...Malfoy caught me in time."

Hermione said that as quickly as she can, and she completely forgot that Draco's arms were still around her waist.

"Alright, Miss Granger, please follow us to your rooms," Dumbledore said before turning away so quickly that no one caught the glimmer of happiness in his eyes.

The rest of the Prefects looked back once more before following the Professor.

As soon as they left, Hermione finally noticed that Malfoy's arms were still encircling her waist. The surprising thing was that it didn't bother her, in fact she likes it.

Hermione quickly untangled herself from Malfoy's arms as soon as that thought crossed her mind.

Draco had to force himself to not groan out loud with disappointment as soon as Hermione's warm body left his.

"Uh," Hermione seemed to be at a lost for words.

But before she could thank him, Professor Dumbledore called them. Hermione looked back at Draco before running to catch up with the rest.

Draco looked after Hermione's running figure before sighing out loud.

"It seems as if I'm always watching Hermione run away from me," Draco thought to himself.

Draco sighed once more before walking swiftly after the others.

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A/N: I hope everyone likes this chapter. I'm hoping everyone can tell that the chapters are getting longer. YAY!!! Anyways, the offer still stands for anyone that wants me to email them when I update. Please remember to leave your name/pen name whichever you prefer and of course your email address. Wait for upcoming Chapters!!! REVIEW IF YOU WANT MORE!!!!!!