Chapter 9: The 3rd detention

When the lessons were all done, Hermione did not go to dinner with Harry and Ron. She went straight to the prefects' bathroom. Because in Care of Magical Creatures from Draco's smile, Hermione understood that he would be there early.

As Hermione got there, a smile came over her face. She saw Draco, sitting in a chair, and reading Hogwarts: A History. As Hermione went towards him, he took his eyes off his book and looked at her. Hermione went over to him and kissed him softly on the lips.

"Hi." said Draco in a sexy tone.

"Hi baby." said Hermione as she sat next to him.

"So tomorrow holiday break starts. Are you going home?" asked Draco with a worried voice.

"Um no, actually. I would rather stay here with you." said Hermione.

"Thank you baby." replied Draco.

"Aw, no problem." said Hermione softly as she kissed Draco passionately.

They kissed for about 15 minutes when Hermione broke the kiss. Both of them were panting.

"Madam Pince will come soon and I wouldn't want her to catch us again." Hermione told Draco.

"Alright honey, whatever you say." Draco replied.

And indeed, a couple of minutes later, Madam Pince came and said, "Since you have been working so good. We are canceling the rest days of detention."

Draco and Hermione looked at each other. They were a little disappointed because they wouldn't have this time together. But they decided that they would choose a place and meet there everyday after dinner for some time together.

"Um...Hermione. There is a Hogsmeade trip for right after the holiday break. Would you like to go with me?" asked Draco hopefully when they were almost done cleaning.

"More than anything else in the world." replied Hermione.

Now they were done cleaning and were waiting for Madam Pince to come and dismiss them. They were each sitting in their own chairs and kept looking at each other. Finally Draco went over to Hermione, took her in his hands and started to kiss her again. They stopped when they heard footsteps. Madam Pince came in.

"You did a very well job, both of you. Happy holidays!" she said and left.

Draco and Hermione did not leave though. They smiled at each other and then got closer to each other until they lips met again. After a while of kissing Draco did something unexpected. He slid his tongue into Hermione's mouth. Hermione was very startled but pleased by Draco's action. A little while later Draco broke the kiss with a smile and said, "Hermione, where would you like to go tomorrow?"

"Um.we could have a small picnic by the lake. I highly doubt that any students will be outside in the cold. But I think we will be warm in our blanket."

"That's a terrific idea, Hermione! I love your mind!" exclaimed Draco.