I, ME, MY LOVE POTION EGGS!
by squidward
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I, ME, MY LOVE POTION EGGS!
Chapter VIII: Simply Irresistible
Hermione's mind was swirling. She very much wanted to bang her head on the wall to stop her brain from spinning. But inspite of the emotional mayhem going inside her, she didn't want Malfoy, or anyone for that matter, to be left with the wrong impression. Various thoughts flooded her - and she was positive she was already drowned. How she wished she could just die on that spot, then she didn't have to think of these problems.
But she couldn't. This was Draco Malfoy standing in front of her! Hadn't she wished for this moment every night? Didn't she dream of being alone with him? Now that her fantasies were materializing in front of her very eyes, would she choose to run away? A resounding 'no' ringed in her head. Of course he could talk to her! Wasn't that what she really wanted, to ask him for a nice little chat? But a little voice inside her mind was screeching. What about Harry and Ron? You know pretty well that Draco is their enemy! And, according to them, your enemy too! Are you going to betray their trust?
"Could I have a word?" Draco repeated. He looked slightly confused but he still managed to put a friendly face. Hermione's legs were becoming jelly-like and her cheeks were pink. He is so cute!!! Who would refuse such face?! Hermione opened her mouth, shut the little voice in her head and mumbled, "O-okay." Draco smiled and Hermione's stomach flipped.
"I'm surprised you're not with Potter and Weasley now," Draco started, his eyes searching Hermione's. Hermione felt awkward but tried to meet his stare.
"They're already at the Great Hall, I told them to go ahead without me," she replied meekly. Her cheeks were still pink and she was sweating. Draco smiled at her again.
"Did I interrupt you by any chance?" Draco asked in unnaturally sweet tone.
"No, no, no! I-I'm not really hungry anyway," Hermione shook her head vigorously. Draco continued to smile and Hermione felt that she was going to faint.
"I guess I still have to make it quick," Draco said. Oh, there's no reason to hurry. I wouldn't mind being stuck with you for centuries… Hermione thought. Draco continued, "Our next Hogsmeade trip will be on Saturday. Mind going with me?"
Hermione just looked at Malfoy for she didn't know how long. Her always quick-thinking brain seemed to lose its usual intelligence. Hogsmeade trip… Saturday… going with me… so that means… oh Merlin, he's asking me out!!!!!!
Draco stretched his patience and waited for Hermione to recover. How long would it take to say yes? "So?"
"So…" Hermione repeated absentmindedly.
"It's ok, you don't have to say yes. I should have thought you prefer Potter's company," Draco said in a calm, slightly disappointed voice.
"No! I mean yes! Oh, I mean, okay, I- I wanted to come th-there with you…" Hermione stammered. Her face was red all over. Draco smiled at her and her heart skipped.
"That's nice. On Saturday then."
"Yeah, on Saturday."
"I have to go now. See yah!" Draco waved goodbye to her and went to the dungeons. Hermione stood there for a while, contemplated on everything Malfoy said and broke into a grin. When she felt her feet coming back to normal she ran excitedly back to the Gryffindor common room, the grin on her face still visible.
When she reached the Gryffindor tower she gracefully ran to the nearest chair and jumped on it. She stared dreamily on the space, reminiscing her moment with Draco. It only lasted for minutes but for Hermione, it was forever. The way he looked at her and the sweet smile he always gave her – Hermione wanted to squeal in delight as she recalled the memory. He is so sweet! And really cute! I can't wait for Saturday…
With her thoughts still on Draco and their date, Hermione didn't notice the portrait hole swung open. Students started to fill the room and Hermione heard familiar voices calling her.
"Hermione, where have you been?" Ron asked. Harry's eyes were also asking the same question as he and Ron occupy the seats beside her. Hermione blinked and looked at her two bestfriends with slight confusion and realized that she forgot to come down for lunch.
"Oh, I, I er, went back her to check on something. About my Arithmancy class, I talked to Professor Vector, remember? J-just got excited and I forgot to go down," Hermione said quickly. Even she couldn't understand what she was saying but Ron and Harry seemed to believe her. She sighed in relief when Ron and Harry didn't pursue the subject.
"By the way Hermione, are you going to Hogsmeade on Saturday?" Harry asked. Hermione turned pale. How could she forget? Harry and Ron would be with her and they wouldn't let her to go with Malfoy! Her mind was racing. Would she lie to Harry and just go there secretly? But what if they caught her? That would be a big trouble - she could already imagine Ron's reaction. He would be so furious and would most likely murder Malfoy.
"I don't know – yet," Hermione replied carefully. She thought this was the safest answer.
"Well, if you wanted to you have to go with Ginny instead," Ron declared with slight irritation in his voice.
"Huh?" Hermione asked, searching Ron for a clearer explanation.
"Quidditch," Ron put simply, his face frowning. Hermione sighed. She was not running out of luck after all. Alicia's timing was great. Hermione tried to hide her smile but Harry noticed it.
"Well, it-it's just, er, weird that you talk about Quidditch that way," Hermione snapped and she smiled broadly, proud of her own brilliance.
"It doesn't matter to me, really," Harry said flatly.
Ron sighed in exasperation. "Same goes for me, mate, but I just wanted to have a break. Those homeworks are really frustrating!"
"If you just did your homeworks earlier then you'll not suffer from that frustration," Hermione lectured automatically. Ron groaned and prepared to snap back but Harry signaled him to stop. "Save your energy for something else, okay. I don't want to hear you two bickering again." Ron and Hermione sighed.
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The day Hermione had been waiting for finally arrived. It was Saturday. She woke up and peered at the window, rays of sunlight greeting her. She smiled sweetly and whispered, "what a lovely day." She stood up and changed to her robes. Any minute now I'll be with him. Her cheeks turned pink and she watched herself in the mirror, tamed her hair and darted down to the Great Hall.
No matter how hard she tried to hide her happiness, Hermione couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. She practically bounced her way to the Great Hall and sat gracefully on the chair infront Ron and Harry.
"A pretty good morning you have here," Ron remarked, his brows rising. Harry was wearing the same expression. Hermione blushed.
"I just had a good night sleep, that's all," she snapped defensively. Ron shrugged. "By the way," Hermione added. She was about to tell Harry and Ron that she would go to Hogsmeade but realized that they would probably tell Ginny to accompany her. Ron and Harry looked up at her with confusion.
"Enjoy your Quidditch practice," Hermione grinned uncomfortably. Her bestfriends looked at her curiously.
"What was that for?" Ron asked irritably. Hermione searched her mind for a convincing alibi.
"To let you know I will be having a less frustrating day than you?" Hermione tried, adding a little snooty tone in it. Ron just shook his head in annoyance and turned on his food. Hermione broke into a triumphant grin.
"Enjoy your bright day in the common room then," Harry said imitating Hermione.
"I will," Hermione replied proudly.
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When Harry and Ron went down to the Quidditch field, Hermione went out of the common room sneakily, trying to hide from everyone, especially Ginny. Students from third year and up were already forming a line, with Filch the caretaker scrutinizing each student with pure disgust. Hermione jumped when a pale face greeted her.
"Hello," Draco said. Hermione blushed when she turned to him.
"Hi," Hermione returned the greeting. She saw Ginny with other Gryffindors and tried to hide from her view. She noticed that there were not much Slytherin around. Crabbe and Goyle were absent and Pansy was nowhere to be seen.
"Where are your friends?" Draco asked, unsuccessful in hiding the bitterness in his voice when he said the word 'friends'. Hermione didn't notice it.
"Quidditch," was her simple reply. "How about you, where are your friends?"
"I think they'll catch up later," Draco responded. "So, let's go?"
"Wait!" Hermione exclaimed. Draco looked at her with questioning eyes but Hermione just glanced at Ginny's direction and didn't explain. Draco realized what the problem was and didn't ask her anymore. They just stood there in silence and waited for Ginny to disappear from their sight.
"The coast is clear, I guess we should go ahead," Draco said and he grabbed Hermione's hand.
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