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Author's Note: Thank you all for reviewing, *tear* I feel so loved now. And I'm glad you all liked the last chapter…. Even if I didn't as well. But that's besides the point right? I'm just the author. :-D So, here's another chapter. I hope this one was longer then the last.. And I hope it meets everyone's standards or what ever.
P.S: In chapter eight, I noticed some grammar/spelling mistakes. Let it be known that later this weekend I'm going to take down this story (not take down the whole thing, but by chapter by chapter) and change the grammar errors. Wouldn't jess be proud? ^._.^
Chapter Ten-- Good, Very Good
Draco nodded no and curiously asked, "Why?".
At that very moment, Harry heard the sound again. This time, Draco heard it to. The two boys stared in horror as the door slowly began to open.
Harry's eyes widened in terror as he stared in surprise at the shadow in the door way.
A very flustered looking Hermoine was standing in front of the two boys. Behind her was standing a dumb-found Ron. Hermoine's eyes darted nervously to Harry then to Draco and back to Harry again. Draco quickly rose from Harry's lap and much to Harry's surprise, began to blush.
After a very awkward silence, Hermoine spoke.
"I.. Uh.. We.. Err.. We saw the light on.. In the um, transfiguration classroom.. And we had been looking for you and.. We.. Thought well, that maybe something had happened?" She sounded unsure of herself, almost if she half expected someone to jump out and yell 'gotchya!'. Sure she had known about Harry and Draco before hand but that didn't mean it still wasn't.. well, a shock.
Hermoine continued. "And well.. Um.. I guess now that we've found you.. And uh, you know - made sure your okay and everything.. We'll uh.. Be leaving.." Hermoine spat all of this out in a rush, slurring her words slightly and turned a moment later to grab Ron by his arm. All Ron did in response was open his mouth three times to say something, but then decided against it as Hermoine jabbed him in the ribs painfully.
"RON!" Her voice was harsh, but barely louder then a whisper. Ron blinked and pursed his lips together. It surprised Harry how he looked like his mother when he was angry or in a fit. After another moment of silence, where Harry was panicking trying to find the right thing to say, Ron finally allowed himself to be pulled off by the bushy-haired-gryffindor. Hermoine slammed the door behind her and locked it from the outside.
Harry then turned to Draco who was straightening his robes carefully.
"Well.. He took the news better then I expected." Harry smiled meekly.
"Precisely what news, Potter?" Asked Draco, furrowing his brow.
Harry rolled his eyes as Draco made sure his hair was in place. "Always so vein eh Draco?" This comment earned a very playful smirk.
"You love it."
Sighing, Harry stepped closer to Draco and wrapped his arms around the boy's waist. "Mm.. Not really. Though I'm sure I could get used to it." Harry smiled and Draco kissed him on the lips lightly.
"And don't you dare start with the surname thing again." Said Harry, narrowing his eyes at Draco.
In return, Draco rolled his eyes. "What's wrong Potter? Can't stand a little competition?"
Harry raised an eyebrow, "Competition in what precisely?"
Draco smiled mischievously, and Harry couldn't help but think again how his face changed when he smiled. He looked beautiful..
Harry's thoughts came to a stop when Draco slid his hand down Harry's spine and began to grope his butt.
He went to say something, but was silenced as Draco pressed his lips against Harry's to draw the boy into a long, hard kiss.
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Outside of the doorway, separating the corridors from the Transfiguration classroom two gryffindors stood in a heated debate.
"But its bloody Malfoy for gods sake Hermoine!" Yelled a furious Ron, who was finally starting to get some of the color back in his face.
"I know Ron, But it's his choice." Said Hermoine gently.
Ron ignored her. "Its one thing finding out that he likes guys - BUT MALFOY?!" A first year walked by nervously, jumping severely at Ron's raised voice.
"Calm down!" Hermoine tried not to yell as she laid a hand on Ron's shoulder. Ron pushed her off.
"I REFUSE TO CALM DOWN! ITS MALFOY HERMOINE! MALFOY!" The two students were now but an inch apart, and Hermoine repeated herself once more. A hardened edge now in her voice.
"Ron, It's Harry's choice." Ron opened his mouth to yell again only to have Hermoine clamp her hand over it before he could speak. She continued. Her voice wasn't cold, but it wasn't welcoming either. She was beginning to feel like she was speaking to a misbehaving five year old.
"Apparently he's given this a lot of thought, and it bothers him as much as it does us right now that he likes Malfoy. But unlike some people he's grown up enough, to calm down and except the fact!"
Ron grinded his teeth furiously, and spun away from Hermoine. He rushed down the corridor, knocking his sister Ginny (who had been watching the show) flat on her butt.
Ginny slowly made her way to Hermoine, who had her fists clenched in frustration.
"What's wrong with him?" In response, all Hermoine did was make an exasperated "humph" noise and turn her back on the younger girl.
Ginny's eyes widened and she yelled after Hermoine, "What did I do?" Sighing heavily, she looked at the brightened classroom's door. She allowed herself to wonder as she could see two shadows in the room. It appeared to her that someone had snuck into the classroom to snog.
Ginny mumbled to herself quietly, "I wonder why Hermoine didn't stop them.. She is a prefect and all." Ginny sighed again, turning. A moment later she jogged down the corridor to get her books. Her mind fogged slightly with questions.
Little did Ginny know, that behind her stood a very amused looking Mrs. Norris. She meowed loudly and pranced off in the other direction after taking one final fleeting glance at the door. Wait until she told Filch..
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Harry pushed Draco away playfully after giving him one final kiss on the cheek. "Surprised as I am, I hate to say it but.. I think we should leave. I really need to talk to Ron."
"Why do you care so much for that weasel?" asked Draco half-mockingly. He kissed Harry softly on the chin. Resting his head on Harry's shoulder momentarily Draco sighed.
Harry poked Draco sharply in the side. "Sorry.. Sorry.." Mumbled Draco, nuzzling Harry's neck.
Harry smiled. "No your not."
"I know." Harry snorted.
"Then why say you were?"
Draco shrugged, "I don't know. I thought that's what you wanted to hear." Draco smiled slightly and sighed as Harry kissed him on the cheek tenderly. "Anyway, I guess your right.. We should be going.. I can swear I just heard a very familiar meow."
Harry rubbed Draco's back lightly and mumbled, "Uh-huh.."
"Life sucks sometimes eh?" Draco's voice was playful and as much as he hated to do it, he broke the embrace with the Gryffindor.
Draco's eyes scanned Harry nervously, until their eyes meant. "Other then the people who already know, We should keep this a secret Harry." Said Draco seriously.
Harry nodded. As long as Ron and Hermoine knew, that was fine with him. Besides.. He still wasn't sure what was happening. All he knew was that it was something good. Very good.
"So tomorrow we'll hate each other as usual." Suddenly, Draco smiled mischievously. "Unless by ourselves that is.."
Harry nodded in agreement and smiled. Draco pecked Harry on the cheek lightly and turned to leave.
Thankfully, the two boys left just in time to escape the night time conquests of Mrs. Norris, who had been being followed by a very happy looking Filch who had been thinking of various forms of torture.
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Author's Note: TAAAAAAADA! *Bows,* There.. That should hold back the crowd of upset readers. :=O I hope this is longer then the last chapters and if it isn't… well don't complain. I updated at least, right? I'll probably update again after this, soon.. Very.. Very soon.. (Muwahahaha..)
Teaser--
Draco and Harry held their wands out at each other. Their eyes set in hateful determination, and Hermoine watched the scene with growing remorse. What had happened between them?