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Kissing a Green and Silver Serpent: Chapter VII
The date
Hermione awoke early on Saturday, she was as nervous as she had been during her first OWL, the prospect of going on a date with Ron to find out whether she was in love with him or if she only loved him as a friend was terrifying. She had no idea who this was going to end, the only thing she could hope was that the outcome wouldn't hurt neither of them.
After laying in bed for a while she decided to go down to have some breakfast, although she was quite sure she was not going to be able to eat anything, her stomach was full of butterflies again. But she never reached the Great Hall, she arrived at the Common Room she found Ron sitting on an armchair facing the door through which Hermione had just passed.
"Morning" he said brightly "I was waiting for you, so we can go to have lunch together"
"Oh" Again he had caught her with her guard low "mmm, sure" She said taking the hand he was extending towards her.
They made their way towards the Great Hall in silence; she noticed he kept glancing at her through the corner of his eye. This was not what she had expected to happen, but so far there was no damage in her plan, she knew she wouldn't be able to find anything out unless they were alone.
It was to early for the hall to be packed with students, there were only a dozen of them sprinkled in the four tables, Hermione was grateful for this, she didn't want the whole school to see her hand in hand with Ron, she wasn't embarrassed or anything but as she wasn't sure what her feelings towards him were she thought it was probably better to keep it for themselves (and Harry who was most likely to know even more than she did by now).
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Of course, she hadn't counted that one of the early-wakers was Draco Malfoy, who at the sight of them had lost all his appetite. This couldn't be coincidence; it was the second time in two days he had seen her with that idiot holding her hand. If she kissed him again, if he dares to lay his lips on any part of her I'll kill him. he though angrily. However luckily they just sit on the Gryffindor table, talking animatedly (too animatedly)
"Draco, are you even listening to what I'm trying to explain you?" Said Montague. The formal reason for him being up so early was that he had Quiditch practice that morning; the real one was that he hadn't been able t sleep at all thinking on how to get Hermione to accept his invitation. He hadn't dared to send another letter in case it annoyed her (she had so coldly said he had to send another letter by Monday), so it had been difficult to try and persuade her, especially after the fiasco of the charms lessons.
"Yeah, something about, me and the Quaffle?" He said absentmindedly
"Seriously Draco, you need to concentrate on getting the Snitch before Potter does. We are going to devote an hour of today's practice to snitch catching. If he beats you one more time I swear I'll chuck you out of the team, no matter how many Firebolts your father can get, got it?" Said Montague, but his seeker thoughts were again on a certain bushy haired Gryffindor and he wasn't able to get any more answers from him.
"So, it looks as though I'll have to leave my plan for tomorrow.Anyways, on the bright said I'll have more time to prepare it" He though dimly.
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Meanwhile, at the Gryffindor table a couple was getting up, talking in low voices.
"So, we'll go to the library now, we need to act as though nothing out of the ordinary is going to happen today"
"Yeah, and after lunch." Finished Ron grinning broadly.
She couldn't help to noticed, even with all the uneasy feelings that were rumbling in her chest, that he looked very attractive indeed. Perhaps. Could it be?
"Stop it, will you" She though angrily "If you start thinking those things you'll never be able to discover what to really feel towards the guy"
"Ok, ok. but even you can deny he has a gorgeous smile."
The rest of the morning went by pretty uneventful and before she knew, lunch time had come. She expected this part of the day to be as quiet as the rest had been, but again she hadn't counted on Malfoy's ability to disturb her. Although she had to admit that lately he had change his tactics, and she wasn't sure why he was acting so strangely. The only thing she knew was that every time he showed her his charming smile or when their eyes met, even if it was for only a second, she felt as though everything around her disappeared and in her world only Draco Malfoy existed. And that, she was sure, was not something good. But the most disturbing fact was that she was pretty certain Malfoy had exactly the same feeling; it was as though a special connection rose between them.
"Mione, Are you ok?" Said Ron, sounding worried and following Hermione's eyes to see what she was looking at. His gaze met Malfoy and his expression changed immediately: he looked as though he wanted to fulminate Malfoy with his eyes. Then he turned back to face Hermione.
"Don't let him running our day" He said, clearly he though Hermione's expression was of disgust or loathing. "Anyway, you never said what happened in that charms lesson, was he horrible to you? Did he do anything to hurt or upset you? Did he call you a mudblood?" He said his tone and temper rising with every word.
"Oh, no. he. didn't turn up. I suppose he found out that I was the one teaching him and he simply decided to let me waiting"
"Oh, well, better then. mmm should we be going then?"
"Yes, let's go now, everybody seam to be here. Do you have everything?"
"Yes. I thought we could cover with the invisibility cloak in the cupboard near the staircase and then walk towards the statue"
"Not a bad idea you know" She said impressed and again she had the distinct impression he had planned this very carefully.
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They arrived at Hogsmeade half and hour later, managed to get out of Huneydukes unseen and headed towards the Three Broomsticks. Once in there they ordered two butterbeers and sat in a table at the back of the shop (just in case any professor went there).
"So." He said
"Yeah." She nodded, it was awkward. They had been alone before, and always had something to talk about, but now it was different. She couldn't find anything to say and had to admit that Ron had been right: if this actually worked she was glad this uncomfortable moment didn't occur at the ball.
Finally it was Ron who broke the silence, he mentioned something about auror training and they started t talk about their future, that Dumbledore's plans to stop Voldemort then. and between nervous laughs and uncomfortable silence the afternoon passed. All in all they were having a good time, so it came as a shock when Hermione look at her watch and realized that they had been in the pub four hours.
Again they managed to get inside the passage with none noticing them.
"Will you stop worrying 'Mione, I tell you that old warlock didn't see us"
Nut Hermione had other things in her mind, their date was over and she hadn't found out what she felt for Ron, he would probably ask her whether she'd be her partner for the ball and she didn't have an answer, or an excuse to solicit more time.
They arrived at the end of the tunnel and Hermione was about to climb out of the statue when Ron grabbed her hand with a soft "wait"
"Oh no, he is going to ask me now. what should I do?" She though desperately
But Ron didn't ask her anything, he didn't speak at all; Hermione turned, their noses were inches from each other and Ron was getting nearer and nearer.
The kiss was sweet; she couldn't say she didn't like it but. It was a strange feeling, something didn't feel right. And the moment they broke apart she knew he had felt the same. "Mmm, Ron."
"I know, it was like kissing Ginny" He said in an apologetic tone "But, I don't understand. I'm sure that I love you and I was pretty sure this was going to be the most glorious moment of my life"
"Ron, I love you too. You are my best friend and the person I care about the most. Perhaps we know each other too well and we are not meant as a couple"
"Yeah, well I tell you what, from this moment I adopt you as my second little sister. So I will always be there for you, and you'll always be there for me. Deal?"
"Oh, that's really sweet! Deal then" She said, hugging him tightly, a twinkling sensation running down her body, but this time she knew it was only because she was hugging the most special person she had ever met, the one she will always forever, as her best friend.
TO BE CONTUNIE
A/N: So, it looks as though she was able to solve one of her problems. But she still has to find pout who her secret admirer is and why she can't look at Malfoy as she used to. And we also have to see what Draco is planning! Will she accept his invitation? Will she discover who he is? While we wait for the answers, PLEAE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW.. THANX :o)
Disclaimer: Guess! I own nothing!
Kissing a Green and Silver Serpent: Chapter VII
The date
Hermione awoke early on Saturday, she was as nervous as she had been during her first OWL, the prospect of going on a date with Ron to find out whether she was in love with him or if she only loved him as a friend was terrifying. She had no idea who this was going to end, the only thing she could hope was that the outcome wouldn't hurt neither of them.
After laying in bed for a while she decided to go down to have some breakfast, although she was quite sure she was not going to be able to eat anything, her stomach was full of butterflies again. But she never reached the Great Hall, she arrived at the Common Room she found Ron sitting on an armchair facing the door through which Hermione had just passed.
"Morning" he said brightly "I was waiting for you, so we can go to have lunch together"
"Oh" Again he had caught her with her guard low "mmm, sure" She said taking the hand he was extending towards her.
They made their way towards the Great Hall in silence; she noticed he kept glancing at her through the corner of his eye. This was not what she had expected to happen, but so far there was no damage in her plan, she knew she wouldn't be able to find anything out unless they were alone.
It was to early for the hall to be packed with students, there were only a dozen of them sprinkled in the four tables, Hermione was grateful for this, she didn't want the whole school to see her hand in hand with Ron, she wasn't embarrassed or anything but as she wasn't sure what her feelings towards him were she thought it was probably better to keep it for themselves (and Harry who was most likely to know even more than she did by now).
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Of course, she hadn't counted that one of the early-wakers was Draco Malfoy, who at the sight of them had lost all his appetite. This couldn't be coincidence; it was the second time in two days he had seen her with that idiot holding her hand. If she kissed him again, if he dares to lay his lips on any part of her I'll kill him. he though angrily. However luckily they just sit on the Gryffindor table, talking animatedly (too animatedly)
"Draco, are you even listening to what I'm trying to explain you?" Said Montague. The formal reason for him being up so early was that he had Quiditch practice that morning; the real one was that he hadn't been able t sleep at all thinking on how to get Hermione to accept his invitation. He hadn't dared to send another letter in case it annoyed her (she had so coldly said he had to send another letter by Monday), so it had been difficult to try and persuade her, especially after the fiasco of the charms lessons.
"Yeah, something about, me and the Quaffle?" He said absentmindedly
"Seriously Draco, you need to concentrate on getting the Snitch before Potter does. We are going to devote an hour of today's practice to snitch catching. If he beats you one more time I swear I'll chuck you out of the team, no matter how many Firebolts your father can get, got it?" Said Montague, but his seeker thoughts were again on a certain bushy haired Gryffindor and he wasn't able to get any more answers from him.
"So, it looks as though I'll have to leave my plan for tomorrow.Anyways, on the bright said I'll have more time to prepare it" He though dimly.
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Meanwhile, at the Gryffindor table a couple was getting up, talking in low voices.
"So, we'll go to the library now, we need to act as though nothing out of the ordinary is going to happen today"
"Yeah, and after lunch." Finished Ron grinning broadly.
She couldn't help to noticed, even with all the uneasy feelings that were rumbling in her chest, that he looked very attractive indeed. Perhaps. Could it be?
"Stop it, will you" She though angrily "If you start thinking those things you'll never be able to discover what to really feel towards the guy"
"Ok, ok. but even you can deny he has a gorgeous smile."
The rest of the morning went by pretty uneventful and before she knew, lunch time had come. She expected this part of the day to be as quiet as the rest had been, but again she hadn't counted on Malfoy's ability to disturb her. Although she had to admit that lately he had change his tactics, and she wasn't sure why he was acting so strangely. The only thing she knew was that every time he showed her his charming smile or when their eyes met, even if it was for only a second, she felt as though everything around her disappeared and in her world only Draco Malfoy existed. And that, she was sure, was not something good. But the most disturbing fact was that she was pretty certain Malfoy had exactly the same feeling; it was as though a special connection rose between them.
"Mione, Are you ok?" Said Ron, sounding worried and following Hermione's eyes to see what she was looking at. His gaze met Malfoy and his expression changed immediately: he looked as though he wanted to fulminate Malfoy with his eyes. Then he turned back to face Hermione.
"Don't let him running our day" He said, clearly he though Hermione's expression was of disgust or loathing. "Anyway, you never said what happened in that charms lesson, was he horrible to you? Did he do anything to hurt or upset you? Did he call you a mudblood?" He said his tone and temper rising with every word.
"Oh, no. he. didn't turn up. I suppose he found out that I was the one teaching him and he simply decided to let me waiting"
"Oh, well, better then. mmm should we be going then?"
"Yes, let's go now, everybody seam to be here. Do you have everything?"
"Yes. I thought we could cover with the invisibility cloak in the cupboard near the staircase and then walk towards the statue"
"Not a bad idea you know" She said impressed and again she had the distinct impression he had planned this very carefully.
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They arrived at Hogsmeade half and hour later, managed to get out of Huneydukes unseen and headed towards the Three Broomsticks. Once in there they ordered two butterbeers and sat in a table at the back of the shop (just in case any professor went there).
"So." He said
"Yeah." She nodded, it was awkward. They had been alone before, and always had something to talk about, but now it was different. She couldn't find anything to say and had to admit that Ron had been right: if this actually worked she was glad this uncomfortable moment didn't occur at the ball.
Finally it was Ron who broke the silence, he mentioned something about auror training and they started t talk about their future, that Dumbledore's plans to stop Voldemort then. and between nervous laughs and uncomfortable silence the afternoon passed. All in all they were having a good time, so it came as a shock when Hermione look at her watch and realized that they had been in the pub four hours.
Again they managed to get inside the passage with none noticing them.
"Will you stop worrying 'Mione, I tell you that old warlock didn't see us"
Nut Hermione had other things in her mind, their date was over and she hadn't found out what she felt for Ron, he would probably ask her whether she'd be her partner for the ball and she didn't have an answer, or an excuse to solicit more time.
They arrived at the end of the tunnel and Hermione was about to climb out of the statue when Ron grabbed her hand with a soft "wait"
"Oh no, he is going to ask me now. what should I do?" She though desperately
But Ron didn't ask her anything, he didn't speak at all; Hermione turned, their noses were inches from each other and Ron was getting nearer and nearer.
The kiss was sweet; she couldn't say she didn't like it but. It was a strange feeling, something didn't feel right. And the moment they broke apart she knew he had felt the same. "Mmm, Ron."
"I know, it was like kissing Ginny" He said in an apologetic tone "But, I don't understand. I'm sure that I love you and I was pretty sure this was going to be the most glorious moment of my life"
"Ron, I love you too. You are my best friend and the person I care about the most. Perhaps we know each other too well and we are not meant as a couple"
"Yeah, well I tell you what, from this moment I adopt you as my second little sister. So I will always be there for you, and you'll always be there for me. Deal?"
"Oh, that's really sweet! Deal then" She said, hugging him tightly, a twinkling sensation running down her body, but this time she knew it was only because she was hugging the most special person she had ever met, the one she will always forever, as her best friend.
TO BE CONTUNIE
A/N: So, it looks as though she was able to solve one of her problems. But she still has to find pout who her secret admirer is and why she can't look at Malfoy as she used to. And we also have to see what Draco is planning! Will she accept his invitation? Will she discover who he is? While we wait for the answers, PLEAE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW.. THANX :o)