Quick Note: ALOHA!!! hehehe... I'm back with another chapter!!! Yippeee!! LOL... However I must warn you that the serious part of the story starts here (with a little craziness on the sides of course)... So don't kill me just yet... It will be fun! I promise... So on with the story then... Oh yeah, I know everyone just kinda bypasses the author notes, but I was wondering what a "Mary Sue" is, it sounds negative... Okay, I know I'm really ignorant. Don't flame me! :) Pretty Please!!!
Disclaimer: As always, NOT MINE!
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Chapter 10: The Date
Hermione woke up to the sound of utensils clanging on plates. The sun was shining overhead, it must be around 11 am or 12 noon. She raised her head leaning slightly on her elbows and found Draco sitting in front of the table eating away at his food.
Draco looked up and motioned for the seat next to him. "This food is really good. Eat."
Hermione closed her eyes and slumped back on her bed. She was having a terrible headache. It wasn't until the wee hours of the morning that she finally dozed off to sleep. She stayed awake thinking of the kiss she and Draco shared and what that could have meant.
After a few minutes, Hermione got bored pretending to be asleep that she rose up from her bed and headed straight for the bathroom. She looked at her reflection. "Ughh," she thought. Dark circles were looming under her eyes. She quickly washed her face then went out and joined Draco on the table.
"I wasn't sure what time you'd wake up so I just ordered in food, just in case you got hungry." said Draco matter of factly.
On the table were plates filled with bacons, sausages, scrambled, poached and hard boiled eggs, bread and butter, orange juice and water.
Hermione started piling up her plate and muttered a quick "Thanks." She didn't realize how hungry she was until her stomach grumbled noisily.
"So, what's the plan for today?" asked Draco drinking his coffee. He had made 2 cups and offered some to Hermione which she gratefully accepted.
"Ummm," said Hermione still chewing on the bacon. "As far as I can remember, they're supposed to give us a letter of some sort, a surprise treat or something. Didn't anyone bring anything?"
Draco stood up and shuffled across the room, "Now that I think about it, this letter was given to be by the bell boy that delivered room service. You think this is it?"
Hermione rolled her eyes, it's either Draco was just acting stupid or he just didn't have common sense. She reached for the letter and read it silently.
Dear Mr. Draco Malfoy and Ms. Hermione Granger,
Congratulations and Good Day!
Two members of the Threshold Staff will arrive at your room later at 12:30 noon to escort you for your Special Treat.
See you soon.
Sincerely,
The Threshold Staff
"They didn't even say what our activity would be!" complained Hermione looking over the letter again and again searching for something that she might have missed. "We don't even know how we're supposed to dress!"
Draco propped his legs on the other chair and leaned casually on the chair. He looked leisurely at the digital clock on top of the table and muttered silently. "You might want to get ready, it's already 12:15 noon. They'll be here in no time."
"What!?" At once Hermione sat up straight. She stood up, picked up some clothes from the cabinet and rushed to the bathroom. She quickly took a bath and dressed as fast as she could.
Draco watched amusedly as Hermione hurried around the room. He had been awake since 8 in the morning and was ready to go when the clock struck 9. He wondered why Hermione woke up so late. Why did she sleep so late? What was she thinking about? Could it be him? Coz he was thinking about her more often that he'd like.
A knock on the door startled Draco out of his thoughts. He breezed toward the door and opened it cautiously. Outside stood a red haired man in a suit carrying a briefcase and a blonde woman dressed as smartly as her companion.
Draco led them inside calling to Hermione who was still inside the room drying her hair. "Hun, they're here." Draco offered them a seat and apologized, "It takes a while for her to get ready. You know?" he winked at them and smiled widely. "She drives me crazy at all times."
The man and the woman smiled knowingly then chatted with Draco about the stunts that they did and the prizes that they won. Draco was inquiring about the 'Surprise Treat' but he couldn't squeeze a squeak from any of them.
"Sorry," Hermione said suddenly after a few minutes rushing toward the man and the woman holding up her hand for a handshake. "I woke up real late. I'm Hermione, this is Draco." said Hermione pointing at Draco. "What are the plans for today?"
The woman smiled and motioned for Hermione to sit down. "My name is Sophia and this is Henry." Henry nodded in acknowledgement and waited for Sophia to continue. "Henry will be taking you somewhere and I'll be the one in charge of Draco."
"You mean we won't be together?" said Hermione wide eyed staring at Draco. She then turned crimson almost instantly when she realized how she must have sounded.
Sophia and Henry laughed simultaneously. "Don't worry, you'll be together tonight, we just have to take you to separate activities first for the afternoon. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, you know?"
Hermione turned a deeper red. Sophia and Henry probably thought that she couldn't live without Draco or something.
"Yeah," interrupted Draco. "Can't you be away from me for a while? It's just a few hours."
"Okay, so where are we going?" Hermione said turning to Henry ignoring Draco's comment.
"You would have to follow me." grinned Henry standing up and heading for the door. "Come on now, we'll be late."
Hermione trailed Henry out the door looking briefly at Draco to give him a half smile. She nodded at Sophia and disappeared out the door.
It turned out that the activity for the afternoon was pure pampering. Hermione found herself enjoying a spa treatment, a shiatsu massage, manicure and pedicure.
Around 4 in the afternoon, as the hairdressers figured out what to do with Hermione's bushy hair and then putting on her make-up, Henry came in the salon carrying a large box.
"Compliments of the Threshold Staff." he said placing the box on a nearby table.
"What is it?" asked Hermione curiously looking at the mirror to see Henry.
"You have to open it to find out."
After Hermione was made up and her hair swept up high on her head, she stood up and proceeded to the box. She opened it quickly and gasped as she saw the contents of it. It was a backless midnight blue dress splashed with glitters formed into flowers.
"Wow, this is -," Hermione took in a deep breath and breathed out slowly. "Superb!" Hermione run her hands on the delicate fabric that was her dress and added, "Will I wear this tonight?"
Henry gave a small smile and nodded.
Hermione's head swam with thoughts. If she was given an evening gown, perhaps the Threshold Staff also gave Draco a suit and tie or something. This night was supposed to be special. She was sure of it.
At 6 in the evening, Draco was waiting uncomfortably for Hermione in the Hotel Lobby. He was dressed in a well fitted coat and tie with his hair swept away from his face. He was looking real handsome that several ladies who passed him by were giving him flirtations glances and sweet smiles. However, Draco ignored them completely. He was too nervous to mind them. Instead, he found himself pacing the floor like a lovesick puppy, holding a bouquet of blue roses that he personally picked out at the florist, and sniffing it every now and then. He didn't actually need to give Hermione flowers. But for some reason, some voice inside him was nagging like crazy for him to buy those flowers.
Actually, the activities of the afternoon surprised him immensely. It was his first time to go to a spa and massage treatment. But he had enjoyed it a lot. It was very relaxing, better than the Relaxing Potion that he often brewed for himself.
He looked at the wall clock hanging on the wall of the Front Desk. Hermione was running late. Sophia told him that she was supposed to meet him at 5:30.
Finally, a black limousine rolled in front of the Hotel. Draco looked up and found Henry get out of the limousine and help a lady out of the car.
Draco caught his breath as he saw the lady who took Henry's hand walk toward him. It was Hermione. She was breathtaking! Absolutely stunning!
"Wow." said Draco speechless as Hermione stopped in front of him smiling shyly.
"Hi." uttered Hermione blushing profusely and looking down at the floor.
"I guess I should leave you both now eh? Just proceed to the limousine when you guys are ready." said Henry feeling awkward being the 'third wheel'.
Hermione and Draco nodded simultaneously then started staring at each other.
"Y-you," started Hermione looking at Draco. "look great."
Draco blushed and mumbled a "Thanks" looking at the floor. He suddenly remembered the blue roses and handed it to Hermione. "Here, I got this for you."
"Aww, thanks." gushed Hermione taking the bouquet bringing it up to her nose.
"We better go." said Draco after a few seconds. "We don't want to burst their bubble." He started walking toward the limousine without waiting for Hermione but stopped abruptly and went back for her. He offered her his arm and they both strode toward the waiting vehicle. "We still got to put up a show."
Draco mentally kicked himself. What was wrong with him? There he was almost successful in making Hermione feel special, then there he goes ruining it all at the right moment.
Hermione nodded feeling glum. What did she expect? They were putting a show. Did she really think that Draco REALLY liked her for her?
At half past 6, the limousine arrived at Marina del Sol. Hermione and Draco looked around at the colorful lights decorating the different yachts. The huge yachts were bobbing up and down in the water, the lights illuminating in the night.
The limousine halted in front of a majestic white yacht named "Enamorarse tu". The driver nodded to them and cheerfully said "Enjoy!"
Draco stepped out of the limousine and helped Hermione out of the car. They stepped on the wooden board leading to the yacht and climbed slowly inside.
The yacht was breathtaking to say the least. The interior was decorated with lit candles and there were rose petals scattered on the floor. The rose and candles led to a grand room wafting with the scent of lavenders. In the center of the grand room, there stood a candlelit round table set for two. On the table rested their dinner and a bucket of red wine.
Hermione was speechless. Never in her life has she experienced so much extravagance. She proceeded inside and stared in shock as she looked around the room.
"Let's eat now shall we?" said Draco breaking the silence. "I'm starving."
Hermione caught herself and laughed hard. "Right, I'm sorry, It's just that - ," Hermione sighed and looked around once again. "This is just so beautiful."
Draco helped Hermione to her chair then quickly walked across the table to his own chair. He stared curiously at his wine glass standing in front of him and brought it to his nose to smell it.
"It's red wine." said Hermione reading Draco's mind. "It's supposed to taste real good."
Draco brought the glass to his lips and drank its contents clean. Hermione gasped. "I maybe wrong but I think you're supposed to drink the thing slowly, or else…" Hermione let her words trail as Draco laughed aloud and filled his glass again with wine.
"Do you know that the boat's name Enamorarse tu means to fall in love with you in Spanish?" said Hermione, making small talk as they ravaged their dinner.
She looked at Draco who was consuming his 3rd glass of wine. Hermione worried that he might not make it through the night. She might have to carry him back to the hotel. And to think that they were meeting the winners of the 2 other groups, who were to be their competitors tomorrow for the Final Competition.
"You know, you should drink that thing slow – ,"
"So, Hermione, tell me about your life?" said Draco cutting her off. He looked at her intensely across the table and placed his glass down.
Hermione hesitated, "Why don't you tell me about yourself first?"
Draco laughed and waved his finger at her. "Haha, I asked you first."
Hermione contemplated where she should start. It was mighty suspicious why Draco wanted to know more about her. But then again, maybe he was really interested or was just looking for some common ground to start a conversation with.
"Well, I work as an Auror, which mind you doesn't sound so exciting anymore, with the fall of Voldemort and all -," Draco flinched slightly upon hearing Voldemort's name which quickly disoriented Hermione. "Ummm," Hermione continued. "I live on my own, as you already know, in Muggle London. I - ,"
"So tell me why you don't have a boyfriend?" cut Draco getting bored with her speech.
Hermione gave out an uncomfortable laugh and flushed deep red drinking her glass of wine to buy time. "Because - ," Hermione let her supposed to be sentence hang in the air praying slightly that Draco would cut her again and change the topic.
Draco looked on to her and prodded her to go on.
Hermione sighed and gave up. "Because men are jerks."
Draco gave out a raspy laugh and put up his hands as if in surrender. "Don't generalize, woman!"
Hermione raised her eyebrows and leaned close to Draco as if she was whispering a secret. "Oh really? Well, let me tell you this. I have had 2 boyfriends my whole life. The first one was idiotic Victor Krum in 4th year."
"The Quidditch Player?" asked Draco wide eyed.
"Yup, that's him. I've only made 3 major mistakes in my life and being with him was biggest mistake number 3. Turns out, he's the most obsessive compulsive, possessive person in the whole planet. I felt strangled the whole time."
Draco nodded in understanding.
"The relationship was just real quick really, it didn't last long. But I guess it traumatized me a lot!" Hermione rolled her eyes in disgust. "The second one was Caleb Carmichael, he's a Muggle."
Draco groaned in disgust. He pretended to place his hands over his ears clearly showing Hermione that he was grossed out.
"Keep your prejudices to yourself alright?" Hermione said suddenly irritated.
"Hey, I'm not prejudiced! I'm talking with you aren't I?" answered Draco defensively.
Hermione shook her head and stuck out her tongue. "Anyway, being with him was biggest mistake number 2. I was with him for 6 months, right after graduation from Hogwarts. He lived right next door to me. Unfortunately, unknown to me, he's the biggest jerk you could ever meet in your whole life. Would you believe that he made this bet that he could persuade me to be his girlfriend with his friends? FOR 1,000 POUNDS! And I was stupid enough to fall for him."
Hermione shook her head in remembrance then took a large gulp of her red wine. "After that, no more relationships for me. I think I've been single for let's say 5 years?"
Draco whistled loudly and then shook his head, as if what Hermione said was the saddest thing he has ever heard. "How bout Weasel then?" asked Draco nonchalantly as if he didn't care. But in reality, Draco was dying to know the real deal between Ron and Hermione.
Hermione looked at him surprised. She didn't expect that kind of question from him. Did he really pay enough attention during Hogwarts years to know that there could have been something between her and Ron. "Oh please, he's just a friend. It wouldn't work out between us, it's too complicated."
"Give me a break, everybody in Hogwarts knows about you and Weasley!"
"No really," answered Hermione turning away from Draco's gaze and staring blankly into space, "we're just friends! Turns out, I'm not good enough for him."
"Oh cut it out HG!" said Draco sensing loneliness in Hermione's voice. "I don't need drama in my life. I'm just curious. Besides, what guy would think you're not good enough?"
Hermione looked up, and stared intently at Draco's eyes. She was partly surprised at his comment and partly pleased. Draco must hold her in high regard if he thought no man would think she wasn't good enough. But then again, maybe he didn't really mean anything he was saying or probably it was because he already had too much to drink.
Hermione started slowly. "Well, Ginny always told me Ron had feelings for me but he never really actually showed it. EVER! Believe me, I tried making the first move, but it's either he's really dense or he just doesn't want me." Hermione shook her head and took a sip of her wine.
"I'm sure he likes you. Maybe he's just too shy or afraid you might turn him down." Draco mentally wanted to slap himself. Was he playing confidant and counselor now? What in the world was he doing? He was giving Hermione hopes that Ron might like her when all he wanted to do was tell her that he wanted to be with her. "Us guys, that's our biggest fear really."
"I know!" Hermione said smiling lightly. "It's all about the male ego thing, huh?" She took a sip of wine and admired Draco's features made even more defined by the candlelight. "Well, if the girl was making the first move on you, would you tell her you like her if you really do?"
Draco shrugged and downed his glass of wine. "Maybe."
Draco was silent and then nodded out of nowhere. He consumed his red wine once more and filled it up again along with Hermione's glass.
"Aren't you feeling tipsy with all that you're drinking?" said Hermione peering at Draco's face just in case.
"Nah, I'm made of harder stuff." said Draco amused. "Do you want to know about me?"
Hermione's jaw dropped and all she could do was give a small nod to encourage him to go on. Was Draco offering her personal information that perhaps only he knew?
"Well, as you already know, I'm a private healer right?" started Draco watching the flame of the candles. "I used to work at St. Mungo's hospital and that's where I met my girlfriend Cornelia. She's the daughter of my mother's doctor who also works at St. Mungo's. We've been together for -," Draco paused and mentally counted how long he and Cornelia have been together. "I'd say 8 months."
Hermione's head immediately raced with questions. But for her sake, she didn't even know where to start. Thankfully, Draco answered some of it for her.
"I quit St. Mungo's because I have to take care of my mother; she has a slight case of Manic Depression. Remember the potion I was brewing that night you found me in the bathroom? That was for her. She's pretty sick you know, and she has nobody but the house elf to take care of her."
Hermione's heart swelled with pride and admiration for Draco. There was a heart behind that tough exterior he liked to wear around. And she was glad she had the opportunity to learn that.
"Tell me about Cornelia." urged Hermione not wanting to elaborate on Draco's mother in case he got too serious and throw a fit right there.
"She's a lot like you actually." said Draco without thinking.
Hermione gave out a small gasp and turned red instantly.
Apparently, Draco didn't notice and he continued, not minding Hermione's reaction. "She has deep brown eyes and curly brown hair. Really pretty if you think about it. But lately we have been having problems. She seems to be aloof and cold towards me. Probably one of the reasons I agreed to do this TV show with you is because deep inside I want to get back at her. I have my suspicions; I think she's seeing another guy."
Hermione gasped in disbelief and then encouraged Draco to go on with her eyes.
"I guess when we finish this reality tv show, she and I could talk about it. Deep inside I know our relationship wouldn't work." Draco paused then looked dreamily into space.
Almost immediately however, he snapped back into reality then turned to Hermione looking her straight in the eye. "But of course, we have to win the money first right." He winked at her then drank again from his wine glass.
This was Hermione's chance to ask Draco what he needed the money for. Obviously, this was a 'tell-all' session and if she chickened out now, she might never know why he needed the money so much. He was in the crossroad of normal thinking and drunkenness at this moment and she could work that to her advantage.
"So," said Hermione casually. "What do you need the money for anyway?"
Draco shot her a glazed glare which made Hermione's heartbeat stop for a millisecond. His gaze then softened and he started speaking.
"Well, money in the private healing business doesn't come easily. You have to establish your practice and have loyal patients that would keep coming back. There are days that I have a lot of patients, there are days that I have none. It's not really a stable paying job you know? Unlike if I work at St. Mungo's." Draco took a sip of his wine buying time.
"But of course, being a private healer also gives me enough time to take care of mother, so I guess the money is worth the sacrifice."
Draco let his words hang in the air to Hermione's disappointment. Why wouldn't he get it over with?
"Anyway, the problem is, the herbs and fungi needed for mother's potions are really expensive and I can't buy them all while also paying out debts my father left us." Draco's eyes were full of hatred as he mentioned his father and Hermione was fearful that he might break apart and start thrashing the place in his anger.
Hermione reached Draco's hand across the table and gave him a sympathetic look. He didn't have to go on if it was too painful for him. "Draco, I -,"
"I could lose the Manor." finalized Draco staring hard at the flame of the candle.
Hermione's head raced for all the comforting words she could say but none came out of her mouth.
"My stupid father, I hate him!" spat Draco fire dancing in his eyes. "He prioritized the Dark Lord instead of his family and look what happened to him? Look what happened to my mother? Look what happened to me?" Hermione could feel Draco's hands shaking with wrath. "I would have followed his footsteps. He molded me to be like him. But -," Draco stopped and stared deeply into Hermione's eyes with all sincerity. "It's not worth it."
At this moment, Hermione stood up and knelt beside Draco hugging him tightly. She rubbed his back aiming to comfort him and almost immediately Draco relaxed under her embrace.
That's when Draco noticed that music was playing around the room. He stood up and offered his hand to Hermione for her to stand up too. "Dance with me? Just one."
Draco led her to the side of the table, took her hand and placed it on his heart and pulled her close. Hermione then wrapped her other hand around Draco then tilted her head and placed it on his shoulder closing her eyes. They both swayed together to the music until suddenly Hermione felt Draco's weight on her making both of them crash to the floor.
When Hermione opened her eyes, Draco's body was above hers in a very compromising position. However, he was unconscious. Hermione wriggled herself away from Draco's body and laughed giddily as she saw Draco sprawled on the floor.
She quickly rolled Draco to his back then reached for her purse and took out her white handkerchief. She dipped it inside the ice bucket and placed it on Draco's forehead.
"I told you not to drink to much." she said cradling Draco's head in her lap. She swept his hair away from his eyes and continued. "I really admire you. You're not too bad. I guess I misjudged you eh? But never talk to me like this again. I might actually fall for you, and you don't want that." Hermione chuckled to herself feeling silly she was talking to an unconscious person. She stroked his hair lovingly and after a few minutes shook him awake.
"Draco, we have to go. Come on!" Draco stirred and curled on Hermione's lap. "Come on," repeated Hermione stifling a laugh.
She helped Draco up who was mumbling incoherently and led him outside the yacht to the already waiting limousine. She helped him inside the vehicle and told the driver what a wonderful night they had and how Draco drank too much. The driver laughed cheerfully and told her she could take a nap if she wanted since the trip would take a good half hour. Hermione looked at the digital clock up front and saw that it was already 9:30 pm. How in the world were they supposed to wake up tomorrow in time for the first stunt?
Hermione struggled to push her worries out of her mind and positioned Draco so that he was lying down on the seat with his head propped up on her lap. She stroked his head again until she also fell asleep.
35 minutes later, Hermione was shaken awake by the driver. "Miss, we're here at the hotel."
Hermione sat up straight and nudged Draco from his sleep. "Draco," Draco shifted his position but showed no signs of waking up. He nuzzled his head deeper into Hermione's lap and gave out a loud snore.
Hermione choked with laughter but caught herself in time to smile sheepishly at the driver. "Would you mind asking the bellboy to please help me bring him to our room?"
The driver nodded and exited the limousine bringing the bellboy with him after a few minutes.
"Draco," Hermione repeated shaking Draco awake. "Come on, wake up!"
"I see miss needs help?" said the bellboy opening the door for Hermione.
Hermione nodded and allowed the bellboy to pull a grumbling Draco up. They put Draco's hands over their shoulders and helped him to the room and then to his bed.
"Thank you so much." Hermione said to the bellboy when they reached their room. Draco was now sprawled on his bed sleeping like a baby.
When the bellboy nodded and went bid her good night, Hermione smiled at him appreciatively and then quickly closed the door quietly.
Hermione then turned to Draco and said to him, knowing very well that he wouldn't hear her. "I'm going to look for herbs in your bags okay? I think I should make an Anti-hangover spell. We wouldn't stand a chance tomorrow with you looking like that."
She crossed the room and started rummaging through his luggages. No wonder he had so much bags with him. They were all full of herbs and all kinds of stuff used for potion making. He must have been brewing potions in the middle of the night while she was sleeping. Like the time she caught him in the bathroom.
After a few minutes, Hermione rounded up all the ingredients for her Anti-hangover potion and started brewing it. She was lucky she read a lot of Potions Books herself. Or else, they would be done for tomorrow.
A little after 11 pm, Hermione's Anti-hangover potion was finished. She scooped a cup into a glass and helped Draco up for him to drink the potion.
"All the way down Draco." pushed Hermione holding the glass to his mouth.
Draco sat up and leaned his weight on his elbows taking the potion obediently. Almost immediately Draco felt better. The immense headache he had was starting to subside.
Hermione laid Draco's head carefully onto his pillow and strode toward the bathroom to take a quick bath and wash the make-up off her face. A while ago she was contemplating if she should remove Draco's coat and tie to make him more comfortable but decided immediately against it fearing that he might burst into flames the moment he gets up in the morning seeing himself stripped off of his clothes. So she just left him as he was with his shoes and all.
Hermione was untying the knot of her dress while proceeding to the bathroom when Draco opened his eyes and watched Hermione intently.
She was about to close the door behind her when he called to her. "Mione,"
Hermione froze and stopped fumbling with her dress. Draco called her 'Mione'? No one ever calls her Mione except close friends – very close friends. She looked cautiously at Draco and waited for him to continue.
"I'm starting to like you," smiled Draco with an absent look on his face. Hermione wondered if he had any idea of what he was talking about. He turned in his bed "Thanks, I had fun tonight." He closed his eyes and went to sleep.
Hermione smiled back and then went inside the bathroom closing the door behind her. She leaned on the door and closed her eyes. Knowing things about Draco made her feel so good, so alive; Merlin forbid, but she might actually be falling for him.
However, thinking wild thoughts wouldn't get her anywhere, she was only opening herself up to hurt again. He had a girlfriend! And he probably doesn't feel the way she does.
Hermione banged her head to the door and forced some sense into her brain. She just couldn't risk it. It was just too much. She had repeated her number 1 mistake over and over and over again, she couldn't follow her heart with Draco when her head said NO, it just wasn't worth it.
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So, guys, what do you think about it? Liked it? Hated it? Anyway, next chapter should be really good... (i know i tend to say this all the time..lol.) I don't want to say what it's about though (coz I'm really selfish and all... heeheehee), but I'll tell you anyway... So see, Hermione and Draco won the semi finals already right? So now, they will be playing for the million... AND, it's going to be really MESSY!!! harharharhar!!!!
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kawaii&crazy - YIPPEEE!!! I'm so glad to hear from you... I kinda look forward to your reviews... What do you think of this new chappie? I wanted to update real soon but I had some problems this weekend... Hope you don't mind! Take care!!!
MrS-SiRiUs-BlAck - Okay, no more tension.. Hehehe, I'm kinda starting the romantic side of it... HOWEVER, next chapter, I think tension will kind of build up again... LOL... hehehe... What do you think of this chapter? Hope you like it!
Fairy Lights - Hi! Updated already! What do you think of this chapter? LOL... Hope you liked it! Thanks so much for your review!!! I appreciate it a lot!!!
Emma - HI! Wow! I'm so glad to hear from you! You know what? I was kinda playing with the idea of Fiona and the others knowing that Draco and Hermione are magical, however, it would make the story long already... I'm planning on making it like 17 chapters or something... But we'll see... So, what do you think of this new chapter? Hope you like it!!! :)