A/N: I know, I can't believe it either! I'm posting a chapter every day. I
hope you are taking advantage of this; I'm not sure how long this will
carry on.
Disclaimer: Own nothing, yes yes, bla bla. You know.
Kissing a Green and Silver Serpent: Chapter X
The answer to his letter
Hermione was so used to waking up to the soft hooting sound of an owl, that when she heard it on Monday morning she merely rolled over and tried to keep sleeping; but Bandy hooted again, and she didn't want her roommates to awake, the would be overexcited at the news that she was receiving secret letters at the crack of dawn and she really didn't feel enduring Lavender's and Parvaty's shrikes and giggles this early in the morning. Besides they would probably tell the whole school and that included Ron and Harry, she had decided long ago to keep this whole affair in secret; there was no other choice. and with a sight of resignation she step out of bed and slowly and quietly walked to the desk near the window. Bandy didn't have a letter for her this morning; she was perched on her four-poster waiting for her reply.
Hermione had written it last night, with Ginny's help. It hadn't been easy, she had spent half her life writing letter to Harry, Ron, and Viktor but she had never sent a letter agreeing to do something with someone not knowing who this person was. She didn't wish to sound too excited, but she didn't want to be rude or appear as if she wasn't interested at all; in the end. The two friends managed to produce a letter that expressed what and how she wanted it. She re-read it for the last time before sending it.
Dear Secret Admirer,
I'm sorry toy had to wait three days for my replay, but given the special circumstances I hope you can understand the reasons of this delay. My answer to your invitation is yes, I would like to go t the Mask Wall with you. But as I don't know who you are, you'll have to find me. I'll be waiting next t the statue of William the Warlock at 7:45 PM. Please don't keep me waiting.
Yours Faithfully
Hermione
P.S: Thanks a lot for the earrings and the roses, they
are lovely!
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Draco re-read the letter for the tenth time in a row, he couldn't believe it she had said yes!
"Ok now you have six days to convince her that you have changed, that you are a good person and that you really love her; otherwise, the moment you take off the mask she would run away after she had jinxed you".
This was the most difficult part of his plan, even though he was quite sure that Hermione felt something similar to what he did when they were alone (that is to say when Potter and Weasley weren't near), particularly when they were looking at each other; but that meant nothing, it was probably only passion and Hermione was an intelligent witch, she wouldn't confuse sparks and chemistry with love, and she'd never have a relationship r even kiss someone to whom she only felt an "animal attraction". No, if he wanted to share with her more than the ball night he would have to show her his new, real self, and he would have to start now.
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"So, did you send it?" Asked Ginny eagerly the moment Hermione arrived at the Gryffindor table.
"Sent what?" Said Harry curiously
"A letter to. aaee the Daily Prophet, because they published a very offending article about. house-elves" Hermione lied quickly; she wasn't sure if Harry had believed it or not, but the moment he turned and started talking to Ron about quiditch she nodded and winked at Ginny.
"Did he send anther letter or something" Ginny whispered
"No, he just sent Bandy"
"You sound disappointed"
"Yeah, well. I was kind of hoping he'll send another of those romantic letters. I got used to them, and. Which girl wouldn't like receiving romantic notes?"
"I know what you mean! How I wish someone would ask me to the ball" Ginny sighted, and for some reason she looked toward where Harry and Ron were
"Gin, do you still like him? I though you were over him!"
"I though that too, but the more I get to know him, the more I like him"
Ginny sighted again staring at Harry, and Hermione took her chance to glance at the Slytherin table, there he was lost in his own thoughts looking as charming as ever.
"How I wish he was thinking about me. Stop it Hermione. It's Draco Malfoy you are thinking about, the disgusting, filthy, foul idiot that had put all his energy into making your, Ron's and Harry's life a living hell"
"But.May be, he has changed. He's been acting differently, almost kindly" Said one of the voices that had developed inside her brain ever since the first letter arrived, and at that very moment he smiled and winked at her. She shock her hear and looked away quickly.
Harry was talking (it seamed to Hermione rather nervously) to Ginny, who was blushing furiously. Ron was nowhere to be seen. There was nothing to distract her here, and she needed to get away from Malfoy before something bad happened. Thus she stood up and walked out of the Great Hall. She still had fifteen minutes before lessons started; perhaps she could walk around the lake, the cool breeze of the morning would clear her mind.
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"She's leaving, and alone. this is a perfect opportunity to talk to her" Draco though eagerly as he saw Hermione leaving Gryffindor Table. He two stood up and followed her quickly. He reached the front doors and saw that she was sitting in the same rock she had been with Weasley.
Draco had walked a few steps into the grounds toward the lake when he heard a high-pitched vice behind him, it was Pansy Parkinson.
"Draco, have you been avoiding me? I've been trying to talk to you. you know, about the Ball"
"Oh, yes. Now you mention it" He was about to release a storm over his head but he didn't care, the only thing he cared abut was Hermione.
But Pansy interrupted him "We'll go together right? I know it's silly of me, but I just wanted to make sure, as you've been acting so weirdly lately"
"Yeah, well, no. I have already asked someone else, and she had agreed to come. But I'm sure Crabbe or Goyle will be delighted to go with you"
"YOU WHAT? Draco Lucius Malfoy, you can't do this to me!! You just wait. You'll pay for this" She stormed at him, turned around and entered the castle still cursing him.
He had seen this coming, but she couldn't intimidate him. She would probably write to his father, but she didn't know it was Hermione Granger the one he had invited; he was safe until she found out. And even then, he wasn't afraid of his father. Well, he was, but he was ready to face him if Hermione took him. And speaking of Hermione, he turned towards the rock, but she was gone.
"Dam it, I was so close. I'm going to kill you Parkinson" He shouted angrily, but at that moment the bell rang and he had no other choice but to enter into the castle. He wuld have to postpone his plan, again!
A/N: Poor Draco!!! Maybe next time he would be able to talk to Hermione alone! So, what did you think about it? Tell me! I'm dying to know!!
Disclaimer: Own nothing, yes yes, bla bla. You know.
Kissing a Green and Silver Serpent: Chapter X
The answer to his letter
Hermione was so used to waking up to the soft hooting sound of an owl, that when she heard it on Monday morning she merely rolled over and tried to keep sleeping; but Bandy hooted again, and she didn't want her roommates to awake, the would be overexcited at the news that she was receiving secret letters at the crack of dawn and she really didn't feel enduring Lavender's and Parvaty's shrikes and giggles this early in the morning. Besides they would probably tell the whole school and that included Ron and Harry, she had decided long ago to keep this whole affair in secret; there was no other choice. and with a sight of resignation she step out of bed and slowly and quietly walked to the desk near the window. Bandy didn't have a letter for her this morning; she was perched on her four-poster waiting for her reply.
Hermione had written it last night, with Ginny's help. It hadn't been easy, she had spent half her life writing letter to Harry, Ron, and Viktor but she had never sent a letter agreeing to do something with someone not knowing who this person was. She didn't wish to sound too excited, but she didn't want to be rude or appear as if she wasn't interested at all; in the end. The two friends managed to produce a letter that expressed what and how she wanted it. She re-read it for the last time before sending it.
Dear Secret Admirer,
I'm sorry toy had to wait three days for my replay, but given the special circumstances I hope you can understand the reasons of this delay. My answer to your invitation is yes, I would like to go t the Mask Wall with you. But as I don't know who you are, you'll have to find me. I'll be waiting next t the statue of William the Warlock at 7:45 PM. Please don't keep me waiting.
Yours Faithfully
Hermione
P.S: Thanks a lot for the earrings and the roses, they
are lovely!
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Draco re-read the letter for the tenth time in a row, he couldn't believe it she had said yes!
"Ok now you have six days to convince her that you have changed, that you are a good person and that you really love her; otherwise, the moment you take off the mask she would run away after she had jinxed you".
This was the most difficult part of his plan, even though he was quite sure that Hermione felt something similar to what he did when they were alone (that is to say when Potter and Weasley weren't near), particularly when they were looking at each other; but that meant nothing, it was probably only passion and Hermione was an intelligent witch, she wouldn't confuse sparks and chemistry with love, and she'd never have a relationship r even kiss someone to whom she only felt an "animal attraction". No, if he wanted to share with her more than the ball night he would have to show her his new, real self, and he would have to start now.
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"So, did you send it?" Asked Ginny eagerly the moment Hermione arrived at the Gryffindor table.
"Sent what?" Said Harry curiously
"A letter to. aaee the Daily Prophet, because they published a very offending article about. house-elves" Hermione lied quickly; she wasn't sure if Harry had believed it or not, but the moment he turned and started talking to Ron about quiditch she nodded and winked at Ginny.
"Did he send anther letter or something" Ginny whispered
"No, he just sent Bandy"
"You sound disappointed"
"Yeah, well. I was kind of hoping he'll send another of those romantic letters. I got used to them, and. Which girl wouldn't like receiving romantic notes?"
"I know what you mean! How I wish someone would ask me to the ball" Ginny sighted, and for some reason she looked toward where Harry and Ron were
"Gin, do you still like him? I though you were over him!"
"I though that too, but the more I get to know him, the more I like him"
Ginny sighted again staring at Harry, and Hermione took her chance to glance at the Slytherin table, there he was lost in his own thoughts looking as charming as ever.
"How I wish he was thinking about me. Stop it Hermione. It's Draco Malfoy you are thinking about, the disgusting, filthy, foul idiot that had put all his energy into making your, Ron's and Harry's life a living hell"
"But.May be, he has changed. He's been acting differently, almost kindly" Said one of the voices that had developed inside her brain ever since the first letter arrived, and at that very moment he smiled and winked at her. She shock her hear and looked away quickly.
Harry was talking (it seamed to Hermione rather nervously) to Ginny, who was blushing furiously. Ron was nowhere to be seen. There was nothing to distract her here, and she needed to get away from Malfoy before something bad happened. Thus she stood up and walked out of the Great Hall. She still had fifteen minutes before lessons started; perhaps she could walk around the lake, the cool breeze of the morning would clear her mind.
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"She's leaving, and alone. this is a perfect opportunity to talk to her" Draco though eagerly as he saw Hermione leaving Gryffindor Table. He two stood up and followed her quickly. He reached the front doors and saw that she was sitting in the same rock she had been with Weasley.
Draco had walked a few steps into the grounds toward the lake when he heard a high-pitched vice behind him, it was Pansy Parkinson.
"Draco, have you been avoiding me? I've been trying to talk to you. you know, about the Ball"
"Oh, yes. Now you mention it" He was about to release a storm over his head but he didn't care, the only thing he cared abut was Hermione.
But Pansy interrupted him "We'll go together right? I know it's silly of me, but I just wanted to make sure, as you've been acting so weirdly lately"
"Yeah, well, no. I have already asked someone else, and she had agreed to come. But I'm sure Crabbe or Goyle will be delighted to go with you"
"YOU WHAT? Draco Lucius Malfoy, you can't do this to me!! You just wait. You'll pay for this" She stormed at him, turned around and entered the castle still cursing him.
He had seen this coming, but she couldn't intimidate him. She would probably write to his father, but she didn't know it was Hermione Granger the one he had invited; he was safe until she found out. And even then, he wasn't afraid of his father. Well, he was, but he was ready to face him if Hermione took him. And speaking of Hermione, he turned towards the rock, but she was gone.
"Dam it, I was so close. I'm going to kill you Parkinson" He shouted angrily, but at that moment the bell rang and he had no other choice but to enter into the castle. He wuld have to postpone his plan, again!
A/N: Poor Draco!!! Maybe next time he would be able to talk to Hermione alone! So, what did you think about it? Tell me! I'm dying to know!!