Sorry about the delay but no one is actually reading this. But that is okay because I am only really writing this for something to do any way.

Disclaimer: Sadly none of these wonderful characters belong to me. I am not trying to make money off of this.

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Chapter 2:

Night before Hogwarts

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'How have I survived this hell hole for three months? How could I watch the one person I have ever cared about die? I have been alone for too long. At least tomorrow I will bet out of here.' Draco was deep in thought trying to forget the pain of his wounds that his father bestrode on him teaching all the dark arts anyone would ever need to know. All he could do is sit in pain for the thought that all wounds were protected by a spell not letting Draco heal them with magic.

Draco Malfoy understood what going back to Hogwarts meant, a year with Granger. He really didn't mind though. He knew she cared about school to much to pester him all the time about things she aught not know.

Pulling Draco out of this daze he was in was his bastard father's voice at the door, "Now Draco. I am proud to say that Our Lord is pleased with you progress of knowledge of the dark arts. I am proud to announce that Our Lord has sent me to receive you for he is very anxious to meet you. I expect you in the dungeons in 15 minutes and no later." with that Lucius left his son alone to gather himself.

"He's never been 'My Lord'. He's always been 'Your Lord'." Draco said under his breath while watching his father turn towards the dungeons.

Once Draco was sure that neither Lucius nor any other death eater was around, Draco grabbed his wand and went over to his already packed school trunk and shrunk it to fit into his pocket. Once that was secure, he grabbed his broom and stepped out onto his porch. Kicking off the balcony, he was off. He was leaving.

After flying for an hour he finally decided to fly to the only place that would be safe for him, Hogwarts.

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The fact that is was the last day of summer finally got threw to Hermione since she was in a much better mood that before dinner.

After dinner Hermione started to help Mrs. Weasley with the dishes since the rest of the family deserted her for the living room. "Hermione dear go on. This is you last night don't waste it on the dishes. I'll finish up so go on!" Mrs. Weasley said to Hermione while shooing her into the living room.

"Are you sure?" Hermione asked. While Mrs. Weasley gave her a look of 'of course'. "If you need help I will help you." Hermione added while leaving the kitchen.

Once in the living room she saw Fred and George in a corned spread out on top of a few parchments that probably had to do with the joke shop they stated last year. In the opposite corner she wasn't surprised to see Harry and Ginny talking, laughing, and stealing kisses together. Hermione had to grin at this because she had to admit it was cute. She then walked over to the couch that Ron was sitting on reading a book. Se sat down and leaned over giving Ron a kiss on the cheek whispering in his ear " After 8 months of dating I think I've finally started to rub off on you."

At that Ron put down the book turning to Hermione "What can I say? You're a bad influence." And before she could respond he had his lips connected to hers for a small, gentle kiss.

Once they broke apart Mr. Weasley came storming in. "Ah Hermione. Just the person I was looking for. I mean I would ask Harry but it looks like Ginny would be mad at me so I'll ask you." Mr. Weasley said.

"Dad. What if I got mad about you taking my girlfriend away from me?" Ron asked.

"Oh Ron don't be selfish. This is more important. This is work." Mr. Weasley added. As if it was very obvious.

At this Hermione just let out a little laugh looking at Ron and giving him a look of 'this won't take long plus I'm not leaving the couch' she then turned around to face Mr. Weasley, "Ok Mr. Weasley what do you need help with?"

Ron moved over on the couch so he could rap his arms around Hermione's waist. Then placed his chin on her shoulder to look at what his father had.

Once Mr. Weasley had her attention he asked "Now Hermione, what is the function of a yo-yo?" "Well" Hermione started but before she could continue, Harry spoke up almost laughing, "Now Mr. Weasley, this is almost as bad as when you asked me about rubber ducks a few years ago." He couldn't help but laugh.

Hermione turned back to Mr. Weasley after watching Harry, "Mr. Weasley" she said trying to hold back laughs "It's just a child's toy."

"Oh" he answered a little disappointed and Hermione couldn't help but laugh a little.

At that moment Mrs. Weasley entered the room, "Oh Arthur what did I day about interrogating Harry about things you are to lazy for find out about yourself? That rule also consisted of any other person in this house." And with that Mr. Weasley retreated back to his study.

Ron went back to his book and Hermione laved along the length of the couch placing her head on Ron's chest staring at the flames of the fire. She wished that life really was this simple, this relaxing. And they stayed this was for the next two hours. Ron then kissed her gently on the lips to bring her back to reality. "Hey baby. Everyone went to bed already and it's getting late want to go up?"

"Oh sure" she said with a yawn.

The two made their way upstairs. Once they reached Ginny's room she turned around and gave Ron a long passionate good night kiss. Then she opened the door and disappeared

Ron just thought that she was really very tired and really needed to sleep.

Once she was in side Ginny's room she heard someone ask "Who's there?" Hermione realized that is was Harry. She couldn't help but answer "Oh no one. I'll just leave you two here". Then she quickly left the room and headed towards Ron's room.

When she reached his room she knocked before entering. Once inside his room she said " I guess Harry found other places to crash tonight." She couldn't stop the laughing fit that overcame her. "Plus I don't mind being kicked out of my room if this is what I have to come to." She said smiling to the boy no man stranding in front of her with just boxer shorts on.

He walked up to her dragging her into his arms whispering into her ear, "I still have to serve a punishment for being inconsiderate to my sister though. And have I told you how sexy you look in this baggy long-sleeve tee and a pair of my boxer pants?"

"I didn't think you would mind" she added.

" I don't" and with that he pulled he down onto the bed and started to passionately caress her lips and neck with his own lips.

Even though she new that they have gone further that just making out, this was just as good being able to lie there with him. Before either of them realized that they were tired, the fell asleep in each others arms.