A/N: not much to say except that.... I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!! THANKS FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT AND AT THE END OF THIS STORY THERE WILL PROBABLY BE A LONG THANK YOU LIST! Oh and I don't know when Draco's real birthday is so I just used mine...with the chapter
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Battle of the Bands
Chapter 8: It was the Best Thing He Ever Did
Monday Morning in the Great Hall....
"This sucks!!! Why is Dumbledore making us do a slow song?!?!" Ron yelled as Ginny told him and Harry about the requirement for the second round of the talent show. "Yeah, come on you guys we've never even written anything in a slow rhythm before!!!" whined Harry. Hermione and Ginny just rolled their eyes at this, and the Ginny spoke, "Oh come off it. Have guys forgotten that you two have us." She said as she put her arm around Hermione. "Exactly, Ginny and I are working on it. I'm going to come up with the music and Ginny is going to come up with the lyrics, and then we'll collaborate. So don't worry, we're going to be alright and tomorrow we'll just practice what we have, but by Thursday we should have everything together alright?" Hermione said as the two red heads and raven haired boy nodded their head in agreement.
"So Hermione, did you get that homework finished?" Ginny asked. For a moment Hermione looked at her like she was sixes and sevens (crazy and nuts), but shook off the expression as she remembered her excuse from yesterday, "oh yeah, it was really simple." The two boys seemed oblivious to look Hermione had given Ginny, but Ginny on the other once again seemed to notice something odd. Gin was going to comment about it this time, but as she opened her mouth, an origami bird flew in front Hermione and landed on her plate. Hermione opened the bird (that still sounds kinda weird even though it's paper) and read its contents...
Hermione,
I just wanted to drop a note to say good morning and that I had such a great time with you last night. Also wanted to know if you wanted to meet me in the library during Study period?
Before Hermione could continue reading she heard Harry scoff behind her, "Who the hell does he think he is calling you that?" Hermione once again looked like he had gone bonkers, but turned back to the letter.
Oh I thought I'd let you know...that if anyone else reads this besides you it'll look like a regular hate letter, calling you this and that...And judging by the scoffing of your buddies I guessed right in that they would read this as well. Well anyway...I'll meet you in the library later...See you in potions...
Draco A. Malfoy
"Gawd, Mione, if you want us to we'll go beat the shit out Malfoy right now we will." Ron said as he and Harry started to crack their knuckles. "It's ok; I can fight my own battles and besides remember what we talked about yesterday. No fighting unless you absolutely must. Anyway we need to go; we don't want to be late for potions." Mione gathered her books, and after Harry gave Ginny a quick kiss (much to Ron's disgust; come on who wants to watch their best friend kiss their sister?) the trio headed out...
Potions went as on as usual could they really expect anything different. Professor Snape took 15 points from Gryffindor when Neville for once in life got a potion right all on his own because he assumed that Hermione helped him. "Miss Granger, you need to learn when to stick your know-it-all nose in someone else's business and when to not; 15 points from Gryffindor." The Gryffindors groaned as the Slytherins, but Hermione had enough of his pompous antics, and decided to get that stick out of his arse (not literally). Hermione stood up, "well you Professor need to learn how to judge good work when you see it."
All the groaning and snickering stopped immediately at Hermione's defiance. "Miss Granger, I highly advise to refrain yourself before I take more points." Snape dictated as he gave her a deathly stare. "Well Professor I highly advise you to take that stick that you've got rammed so far up your arse before I report to Dumbledore your mistreatment of Gryffindors because of your own personal grudges!" All the Gryffindors were cheering for Hermione, but were silenced at the smack that Snape gave Hermione's face. "Get out of my classroom Granger!" "Yes, Professor, I'm sorry." Hermione muttered softly as she grabbed her stuff and ran.
Everyone (including Slytherins) looked at the Professor in total shock that he actually hit a student; especially since she's Head Girl. "Back to work NOW!" Harry and Ron looked at one another, and then back at the door hoping Hermione was alright. Across from them in equal shock was the Slytherin Prince who up until that moment held the utmost respect for Snape. Draco finished his potion then set on Snape's desk; he picked up his stuff then ran out the door. The class once again was shocked, but this time by Draco's sudden actions. Harry and Ron decided to follow suit after placing their potions on the professor's desk. ..
Harry and Ron searched all over for her, but she was no where to be found. They soon went on to History of Magic, and decided that they would just wait until lunch to find her. Little did they know that their distraught friend could be found outside up in her favorite tree by the Great Lake. 'Good going dumb arse...now Gryffindor has probably lost close to all of its points. You're going to land in detention for the rest of the year. Your badge will probably be taken from you, and you, Harry, Ron, and Gin will probably be thrown out of the competition.' "Could this day get any better?" She asked herself as she buried her head in her knees, "Well I could think of a few ways it could get worse." A voice said...
Hermione looked up to Draco on his broom next to her. "Malfoy, what are you doing here?" Draco climbed on his broom onto the large branch that Hermione currently occupied, "Well isn't it obvious?" Hermione smiled at his slightly complimentary question, but she winced because of the particularly large bruise forming from where Snape made contact with her skin. Draco noticed this and moved closer to see it. He reached out to move a strand of her hair out of the way, "Malfoy don't look at it."
"Hermione I'm sorry that he did that. It's was completely out of line," Hermione interrupted him, "well I was out of line by what I said." "That may be true, but one it was bloody brilliant. I've never seen anyone stand up to him, not even a Slytherin, and two, although what you said was out of line even though he deserved it, he still shouldn't have hit you. Now hold still." Draco whipped out his wand and pointed it at her face and healed the dark purplish bruise. "There all better." He kissed her cheek. "Thanks Dr. Malfoy." She said happily as he enveloped her in a very warm embrace.
Hermione enjoyed the feel of his arms around her. She noticed that it was as if they fit together like a puzzle. "Malfoy, can we stay like this?" Draco looked at her in slight confusion, "what do you mean?" "I mean can we stay right here in each other's arms?" Draco smirked lightly, "Well we could, but then we'll probably either lose balance or the wind will knock us out of this tree, and then we won't be able to hold each other like again." Hermione chuckled at this, "come on let's go down and sit." Draco nodded and climbed back on to his broom, and that's when he realized that Hermione didn't have a broom with her.
"Hermione, how did you get up here?" "I climbed." Draco looked down as the ground then back at her, "well how about you fly down with me?" he said slightly uneasy at the thought of Hermione climbing down this at least 35 ft. drop. On the other hand Hermione looked uneasy at Draco's broom, "I don't like flying." "Don't worry I won't let you fall." Draco extended his hand to her as she cautiously climbed on the broom in front of him.
The descent was very slow for Hermione's sake; and as soon as they landed she hurriedly got off. "Ugh, I hate flying." She grumbled as she took a seat by the lake. "It's not so bad though you must admit." Draco said. At this moment he decided to step back and look at Hermione from where he was standing. The wind blew through her soft chestnut hair in the early December breeze, and her slightly tanned skin seemed to radiate along with the sun. In other words at this moment Draco was just in awe of her. She wasn't the most beautiful girl he had seen in his life, but there was just an air of beauty and sexiness that radiated from her that attracted him to her even more.
"No I guess flying isn't so bad." Hermione's voice broke Draco out of reverie. He took a seat next to her as they looked at the lake in silence. Hermione broke the silence, "Malfoy, did you know that you could give Ron a run for his money at chess?" Draco thought of joke he could say about that but decided against it, "Nope, maybe I'll challenge him one day." Hermione smiled at him, "Now that is a game that I would pay to see." They both laughed at this, but soon silence fell between them again.
It was Draco this time who decided to break the silence, "So what's it like to have everything?" Hermione looked at him perplexed, "what do you mean everything?" Hermione who had been lying down propped her head up with her forearm. "Well, what's it's like to have friends, and a family who love you and would do anything for you?" Hermione completely sat up now at his question, "well, it wasn't always like this I mean with Harry, Ron, and Ginny. Before I came to Hogwarts I was the social outcast at my old school because people were jealous of my high marks, and nobody wanted to hang out with the dork. So my parents were my best friends up until about the end of October of first year. That's when Harry and Ron came into the picture. We became inseparable after the incident with the troll, and then Ginny came along in fourth year. But you must have several friends, I mean, I thought Slytherins stick together?"
"Well I guess, I could say that I do have one friend, and that's Blaise, but I don't know the reason for why he's my friend. It could be because of who are families are so it's expected of us to be friends or if it's because he genuinely likes me, but I'd go with the first explanation. My parents aren't any better, my father has hated me since the day I was born, and my mother couldn't give a rat's arse. I don't think I've ever heard them say 'I love you' once in my whole life, and I hate them for it, but I try not to dwell on it as it'll make me more bitter than I already am. You're very lucky. Just remember this: love your loved ones with all that you are, appreciate them like there is no tomorrow, because you will never realize what you've got until it's gone. Never let them go, ok?" Draco finished in a slightly sad tone.
Hermione noticed this as she responded, "Ok I won't let them go ever, and," she pulled Draco into a tight yet warm hug, "I won't let you go either." She whispered in his ear. His grip tightened around her waist at her words. She pulled away a little to look in his eyes. She couldn't believe what she saw, but she actually saw his stunning silver/blue eyes water. "And I to you." He said as one single tear escaped his eyes. Hermione wiped it away with her thumb, and before they knew it their faces when leaning very close to one another, and right before their lips touched...
RING DING RING DING!!!!
Hermione and Draco pulled away at the sound of the lunch bell (I know Hogwarts doesn't have a bell system, but for this fic they do.). "I guess it's time for lunch, oh and I won't be able to meet you in the library as imagine that I'll be called to Dumbledore's office to explain myself. "It's all right...I'll see you tonight, but for now let's just go to lunch." Draco said as he took Hermione's hand. Together they walked hand in hand to the front of the Great Hall and separated; still trying to keep up pretenses. Hermione sat with Harry, Ron, and Ginny as usual. Harry and Ron handed her the notes they took, and studied them. Soon they all started to talk about the upcoming Quidditch match between Ravenclaw and Slytherin. The rest of the day passed by in a blur for Hermione that is until she received a note later a dinner...
Miss Granger,
Miss Granger I have been informed by Professor Snape of what happened in class today, and I must admit that he had it coming. But nonetheless I have to give some sort of punishment, and I was going to give you two weeks worth of detention, until a student brought to my attention what Snape had done to you in response of your defiance. I have talked to Snape who has told me the complete truth now. So I will not be giving you two weeks of detention, but you must write a 3 foot long essay on why students must not be defiant against teachers and 50 points will be taken from Gryffindor. Also Professor Snape will no longer be a judge in the competition as now his judging will be biased. Good day and the essay will be due on Wednesday to Professor Snape.
Professor Dumbledore
Hogwarts Headmaster
Hermione was highly agitated at the letter that she just crumpled it up and threw it on the table, "I'm heading for bed see you guys tomorrow night." She said as she made her way out of the Great Hall. Harry picked up the note and read it then handed it to Ron and Gin. They all just shook their heads sadly as Hermione left. It's not that she minded doing an essay or anything; she was just perturbed at the fact that Snape omitted the fact that he hit her. 'Well did you really expect any different Mione?' "I guess not." She said aloud. For the next hour and a half she wrote out the essay then plopped in her bed and fell asleep. Dreaming of only one thing....Draco...
Thursday: Gryffindor Common Room
Nothing interesting really happened on Tuesday or Wednesday. Hermione had turned in her essay a day early, and avoided Snape the rest of the day. Draco was busy with Quidditch and band practice so the only time they talked to each other was when they chatted for 15 minutes before heading to bed. Also Harry, Ron, and Ginny were busy with Quidditch practice that their meeting on Tuesday was very short, but long enough to let Harry know that Ginny was going to teach him the piano part for the song since she was doing the violin part, and well she obviously can't play two instruments at once. Hermione was worried about Harry learning to play a whole new instrument that had such a major part in the song, but Ginny was right. Harry's a quick learner, so she would just have to have faith, and worry about the vocal range she'd have to display. This song was a lot higher than she was used to, but she was absolutely convinced she could do it. Tonight they were to practice the whole song...
Upon request the rest of Gryffindor House settled in the common room to listen to the new song. The band wanted to get their opinion on what should be done better and whatnot. They played it with maybe one hitch, but the rest was flawless. The other Gryffindors were absolutely stunned at the set of lungs that Hermione has, and offered a few little tips then they dispersed for the night. Leaving the band to rehearse a few more times before deciding they were ready. The boys headed for bed, and two girls talked for a moment, "so you think you're ready Mione?" Ginny asked. "Well, it's a stretch in my range, but I think I'll have down pat at show, what do you think we wear?" Soon the girls were talking another 20 minutes before coming up with the perfect couture (I think that word's hysterical). Shortly there after the two girls parted for sleep...
Friday: The Library...
Hermione was just finishing her weekend homework when someone tapped her shoulder, "Granger." Smiling inwardly she stood up and turned to face Draco, "Malfoy." He smirked and stepped closer to her, "I just wanted to wish you good luck about tomorrow, and maybe tomorrow you'll be able to offer your forgiveness." Hermione just cocked an eyebrow at him, "Oh really? Well good luck to you too, and I'll be looking for your apology." He bent down and whispered in her ear, "You don't have to look, just hear." He then placed a gentle kiss on her cheek, and then, "Draco, what are you doing with the enemy!?!?" Blaise yelled as he, Crabbe, and Goyle came towards him.
"Nothing, it's called intimidation. We are after competing her tomorrow, so a little intimidation might help." Draco explained lamely. "You couldn't intimidate us even if you tried. You F#$cking Ferret" Ginny said as she, Ron, and Harry came up behind Hermione as they noticed the Slytherins ganging on her. Hermione looked sharply at little red head, "Language Gin." "Sorry, Mione. You know what let's just go." Ginny said as she started to pull Harry and Ron away before they kick some arse. Blaise now decided to pick a petty name calling fight now, "Yeah, you take Pothead, Weasel, and the Mudblood before..." "DON'T CALL HER THAT!!!" Everyone's eyes wandered over to who shouted and they all landed on Draco. Inwardly Draco started to panic, "Um...I mean don't call her that because then we'll just get into another fight, and then well get thrown out and Slytherin does not need anymore problems." Hermione tried to give Draco a furtive little smile, but it was caught by one of the red heads. Soon the bands decided to head to their respective common rooms and rehearse....
Gryffindor Common Room...
"That's was awesome!!! I think that we may win this thing!" Hermione exclaimed as she hugged the rest of the band. "Now, Mione, what would make you doubt us?" Ron asked jokingly. The band also pulled out their outfits for tomorrow except for Hermione, Ginny wouldn't let her. "Gin, we want to see what she's wearing so you know we'll match." Harry said. Ginny just shook her head, "Nope, you're not seeing it because I want it to be a surprise, but you guys do indeed match so don't worry." Hermione just laughed at Gin's actions; then she picked up her stuff, said goodnight, and headed out. Little did Hermione realize that she left her arithmancy book..
Head Common Room...
Hermione walked in the common room to find Draco on couch reading silently. She just admired how calm and peaceful he looked and what...he's wearing glasses?!?! 'He looks really good with glasses.' She thought. The glasses weren't like Harry's they were rectangle with curved edges, and a silver frame. They really did make his face look really good. She shook her head to focus her thoughts and walked over to him. "So you wear glasses?" She asked bringing him out of his concentration. "Yup, my reading glasses." He said still looking at his book. "You look good with glasses." When she said this was when he looked up at her, "why thank you my lady." "So what are you reading?" Hermione asked curiously. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" he answered.
"Oh I've been wanting to finish that one; I'm on the Scourging of the Shire, oof!" As Hermione had been talking Draco decided to pull her down in front of him; Hermione's back was now against Draco's chest as they lay on the couch together. "You're in luck, that's the chapter I'm fixing to start." He said as he turned the page. "Oh well then read to me then." She jokingly demanded. "Don't worry I intend to." Hermione shifted a little bit to get comfortable, and the Draco began reading. It was late though, and Hermione really tried but the rhythmic beating of his heart, and his soothing voice made it really hard to stay awake, so in effect Hermione fell asleep. Draco's noticed this and kissed her head, but continued to read; that is until he began to feel drowsy. He fell completely asleep as he said his last line for the evening, "It was the best thing he ever did." The Serpent and the Lioness were sleeping peacefully, and content in each other's arms...
They were sleeping so soundly that the opening of the portrait door didn't stir them. Had they heard it they would have disentangled themselves from the very compromising position that the red head found them in. The surprised red head placed Hermione's Arithmancy book on the table and walked out of the room...The red head knew that tomorrow they would chat...
(Now I was going to end it here, but I'm nice and I'm going to keep going.)
The Talent Show: Round Two...
(Regular=Fred, italics=George)
"Welcome back"
"For"
"Round"
"Two"
"We are.."
"Gred and Forge"
Fred and George once again returned as the hosts for the show. They pulled off another comical skit for the audience and then introduced the first act. "Now here for the first act in the first category: dance: Luna Lovegood and Michael the "Jerk" Corner will be giving us a fast pace swing dance to Jump Jivin'." Luna and Michael then took centerstage and did an impressive show of the swing. As they were dancing Ron was looking from backstage at Luna, admiring how cute she looked. His trance was interrupted however, "So you like Luna? I never would've thought." Ron's little sister said. "Oh hush up Gin, I don't like Luna." "Well if you didn't like Luna then why do you turn beet red whenever I say Luna. HA! Proved my point!" before Ron could deny the obvious anymore, Ginny left to go find Hermione.
As Ginny was searching for the brunette; she bumped into her boyfriend, "Hey love, are you ready?" Harry asked kissing her hand gently. "Oh yeah I'm ready, but I was wondering if you could talk to Ron." "Nervous again?" "Yeah, but not because of the show; he likes Luna, but he can't admit, I need you to help him admit it." Ginny said. "Ok." "Really? Thanks you're the best!" She kissed Harry on the lips and then left again to find Hermione. As she was still looking she could see Harry go up to Ron, "So you like Luna?" Harry obviously scared Ron when he said that because he jumped and then shouted, "WOULD PEOPLE PLEASE STOP DOING THAT!" Ron was lucky that no one in the audience heard him because they we're all clapping for Luna and Michael. Luna passed by, and Ron decided to say something, "Oh umm..eh a ...great job..Luna." Luna turned around and gave Ron a hug, "oh thanks Ronald. Good luck to you, I'll be watching." Luna then placed a kiss on his cheek, and bounced off somewhere; leaving Ron completely stunned and scarlet in color. "And you don't like Luna?" Harry asked as he started laughing, "Oh shut up Harry."
Walking all over backstage; Ginny was still in pursuit of Hermione. Then she saw Draco, and decided to mess with him a little bit. "Malfoy, have you seen Hermione?" Draco looked at Ginny annoyingly, "No, why would I know where Granger is anyway?" Ginny just put on her innocent look, "Oh I don't know, you two just seem so I don't know close lately." Draco was starting to panic on the insides again, but decided to play it cool, "Me and Granger? Please, why would I waste my breath on her?" "I don't know, but if you do, it might be the best thing you ever did." And with that Ginny took her leave. Draco just went back to reading his book, and muttered something about strange Weasley women.
20 minutes later...
Hermione was still no where to be found, and now the band started to get worried as the next act was Malfoy's band. "Now the next and last category for the evening is the Band category." George said. "Yes tonight the two bands will be serenading us with a ballad so please if you feel like pulling out a lighter or waving your arms in the air please do so by all means." Fred said as they heard a few cheers from the audience of students. "Ok now for our first band we have the Slytherins very own Black Night!" The audience clapped as Draco, and the rest filed out onto the stage. As they were putting everything in place, Ron, Harry and Ginny were freaking out, "Where is Mione, we can't do this without her." Ron was panicking.
"You can't do what without me?" The trio turned around to see Hermione, and all three's jaws dropped. "Hermione you look absolutely gorgeous!" Harry exclaimed. Hermione did indeed look stunning in a satin silver halter dress that had an A line cut, but in the back her entire back was exposed save for the two strings that held the dress together, and it also had a little ruffled train (The dress in a walk to remember loosely based). Her hair was up in a bun, and very light makeup. "Oh Mione you do look splendid, but..." Ginny took out her wand and said a spell that released Hermione's hair from the bun into loose wavy curls. "That's better." Ron then cut in, "So this is why you made us wear silver shirts and black slacks Gin?" "To right you are big brother."
Then the sound of Draco's voice caused them to stop their admiring, especially Hermione. She went to the side of the stage to watch. "Well I would just like to say that this song is dedicated to a special girl, who I've treated like absolute dirt. You know who you are. So I'd like to ask if she'd forgive me for the way I've treated her. So my lady this is for you. This song is called My December." Draco began to play the piano. (Italics =Draco, Regular= Blaise)
"This is my December
This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear"
"Just wish didn't feel like there was something I missed"
"This is my December
This is my snow covered home
This is my December
This is me all alone"
"And I (Just wish that I didn't feel like there was something I missed)
And I (Take back all the things I said to make you feel like that)
And I (Just wish that I didn't feel like there was something I missed)
And I (Take back everything I've ever said to you)"
"And I give all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to"
"This is my December
These are my snow covered trees
This is me pretending
This is all I'll need"
"And I (Just wish that I didn't feel like there was something I missed)
And I (Take back all the things I said to make you feel like that)
And I (Just wish that I didn't feel like there was something I missed)
And I (Take back everything I've ever said to you)"
"And I give all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to"
"This is my December
This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear"
"Give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to"
"Give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to"
The audience was screaming for them as they exited the stage. Hermione was completely in utter shock. Draco was the last to leave the stage, and as he came off, he saw Hermione, and how beautiful she looked. To keep up regular appearances he knocked his shoulder into hers and sent her "evil" stares, but it was during this time that she felt him slip her a piece of paper in her hand. After he left, she opened it and it read,
: You look beautiful, good luck, and can I ask you to forgive me now?
Draco:
"Hermione, I know about you and Malfoy." Hermione turned around crumpling the paper in her fist to see Ginny, "Gin, I don't know what you're talking about." The boys soon joined them so to save Hermione the possible embarrassment Gin whispered in her ear, "Don't worry I won't tell, but I want details later." Hermione smiled and nodded at her friend. Soon they were called onto the stage. Harry took a seat at the piano, and Ron with the percussion. Ginny went to her spot, and picked up her violin and spoke into the microphone, "Hello, ladies and gentlemen, this song was written in by myself in collaboration with Hermione Granger. It's called Only Hope. Harry started to play the piano...and then Hermione took the stage, and a very audible in take of breath could be heard from the audience, and even some of the judges.
"There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried
To write over, and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over,
And over, and over again.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my
Only hope
Sing to me the song
Of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing, and laughing
And laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have
For me over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my
Only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it back
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my
Only hope"
Hermione hummed and cooed to the last piano piece in the song, and then the band stood up and bowed. The audience was clapping wildly as they did for Slytherin's band. The band scurried off stage to wait for the results. Ten minutes later the results for this week were in; Professor Dumbledore stood up from his chair to announce the eliminations, "This has certainly proved to be a difficult decision, but alas we felt that some of the acts were not quite up to par with the others. Now the elimination can be from any category and a category may end up eliminated. When I call your name please exit the stage: Susan Bones and Colin Creevey, Dean Thomas, Justin-Finch Fletchey, Dennis Creevey, Seamus Finnegan, and Annette Spencer. Thank you for being here and we'll see you here next week for the final round." After Dumbledore's dismissal, Harry, Ron, and Ginny said good night to Hermione as they headed for their (formerly Hermione and Draco's) detention with Blaise, Crabbe, and Goyle. As they said their farewells Hermione made a mad dash for the Head Common Room.
"No dice Frodo!" Hermione yelled at the portrait. The door swung open, and she ran inside to see the blonde serpent standing their in the middle of the room. Hermione ran straight to him and jumped up and hugged him so fiercely that Draco had place a foot back to retain his balance. "I forgive you." She said softly into his ear. In response Draco kissed her neck. She did the same. He kissed her cheek. Hermione pulled his face close left a trail of butterfly kisses from his forehead down his cheek to his neck. They embraced one another for what seemed like and eternity. Draco pulled back and then pulled her face close, "If you don't want me to, tell me to stop." As a reply Hermione pulled his face closer and as their lips almost caressed they paused as they were usually interrupted right here. They both smiled as they were thinking the same thing, but Draco leaned in, and this time there was no interruptions.
A/N: whew...that took me forever to write that! 12 pages on Word...I didn't even write 4 for my research paper. Anyway I hope you liked it...I don't know if any more chapters will be this long, and what do you think Draco and Hermione are doing since there's no interruptions? Get your mind out of the gutter if you're thinking THAT. And does Ron like Luna? And I had to put LOTR in there somehow....sarah that was for you...The songs are My December: Linkin Park, Reanimation album and Only Hope: Mandy Moore, A Walk to Remember