Author's Note: I am greatly sorry that I haven't updated in like a year. I had hit a roadblock. Synchronized swimming with the Arizona Aqua Stars has been exhausting; yet really fun at the same time. Jake, Ashly & Katie Wenzel, and Arianne, esp. Rachel Swett, Jess, and Alex: this is for you all. Kisses.
The kiss lasted longer than either student would have expected. She ran her hands through his platinum blonde hair, while he pressed his tongue towards her lips; she granted him entrance into the hot cave of her mouth. When their lips did part, Hermione smiled a peaceful smile, making her that much more irresistible. He took her hand and led her downstairs. Hermione was giddy and would most definitely be replaying that memory in her mind for the next 36 hours.
He led her to the couch. It just happened to be the same couch that she fell asleep on last night. He flopped into the cushion nearest the right arm; she casually sat down almost on top of him.
"Draco," she murmured.
"What?" he replied?
"Why, when you first brought me here, did you tell me not to venture up into the attic?"
"I have several things up there for good reason. They are not meant to be put where wandering, probing eyes can observe and judge them," his voice suddenly sounded much older and more sober than she had ever heard him. "Only if you absolutely insist, I may show the attic to you. But I do beg of you, to prepare for the worst. Your eyes couldn't possibly have seen anything worse."
"You are forgetting who I am and who my friends are. In first year, Ron and I went with Harry to try and capture the Sorcerer's Stone before Lord Voldemort did. In second year, when everyone was scared, Harry and Ron went down to the Chamber of Secrets. In third year, the Dementors – well in third year, Harry did some pretty heroic things, and I was with him – and I saw stuff I probably shouldn't have. In fourth year, the Imposter Moody put us under the Imperius Curse, and it wasn't pleasant. Harry saw Lord Voldemort return to life. Last year, Harry, Ron, Neville, Ginny, Luna and I went into the Ministry of Magic and fought the Death Eaters and Harry fought Lord Voldemort once again. He was also told that either he'll die or he'll have to kill. I've seen a lot more in my 16 years than many people should have."
"I understand that, and respect it. There isn't much in the attic, but enough to torment even the strongest minds. So, even when you think you're ready to see what's up there, be warned, it's not pretty."
"I know."
Hermione had a funny expression on her face. It was one of joy and puzzlement at the same time. Draco knew she was thinking about the kiss; she absentmindedly licked her lips – she could still taste him there, and apart from her guess, it was a sweet taste and it left a very, very sweet impression.
A/N: All right, all right already. Give me a break. I know it is a crappy chapter and it isn't very long – it is sort of a filler chapter. I needed to get them down on the couch and on the first story. I also have the next couple of chapters thought out, but not written. I hope that I will have the next couple of chapters up in the following weeks (no promises though)! Thanks for sticking with me. Oh, and there will be some more characters coming up soon!