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Warning: SLASH...yummy

Love, By Accident: Hermione

Harry walked into his dorm around ten that night. Ginny was asleep on his bed. Must've had a long day, Harry thought. Dean was in his bed reading and Neville and Seamus were playing a game of chess on the floor in the middle of the room.

They looked up when Harry walked in. "Hey Harry," Neville said quietly.

"How long has she been here?" he whispered nodding towards Ginny.

"Since we got back from dinner, about two hours." Neville returned to his game.

Harry sat on the edge of his bed and shook Ginny lightly. "Hmm?" she moaned.

"Wake up, I have big news," Ginny's eyes fluttered open, and then closed again. "C'mon Gin, it's about Draco."

Dean looked up from his book at the mention of the Slytherin. Neville and Seamus stopped their game to listen as well.

Ginny sat up, "Alright, what's happened then?" she asked sleepily.

Everyone in the room listened intently as Harry told them about the embarrassing Potions confession, then Malfoy finding him by the lake, and finally the date. "I don't know what to do tomorrow though, I don't know how to act during the day, I don't know if Draco wants anyone to know I-"

"Calm down Harry," Ginny yawned, "Get some sleep, we'll talk more in the morning," she got up and kissed Harry on the cheek, "I'm happy for you. Night guys," she said to the rest of the dorm as she left.

Harry got in his bed, he told the others good night and was about to close the curtains when Dean cleared his throat. "Yes?" Harry asked.

"Silencing Charm," he smirked. Harry threw a pillow at him, "Love you too." Dean laughed as Harry cast the spell.

Harry was the first awake the next morning, he was too happy to sleep anymore. Quickly he dressed, then headed down to the common room.

It was still very early so the room was nearly empty, save for one person.

Hermione sat comfortably reading in a chair by the unlit fire.

Harry opted to ignore her, but she looked up and saw him. Setting her book down, she watched Harry carefully.

"You're-uh-you're up early," he stuttered uncomfortably.

"I had a book I wanted to finish," her face was solid showing no emotion as she spoke, "What about you?"

"Huh? Oh, I couldn't sleep." Harry rubbed the back of his head, causing his hair to stick up even more.

Hermione smiled. "I miss you Harry," she was close to tears now.

Harry looked back at her sadly, "I miss you too 'Mione." The tears welling in her eyes spilled onto her cheeks, she put a hand up to cover her face, not wanting Harry to see. He sighed, "You know I hate it when you cry."

A half sob, half laugh escaped her lips. Harry went over and put his arms around her. She hugged him and buried her head in his shoulder as she cried.

A while later she wiped her eyes and let go of Harry, "So you and Ginny seem close."

Harry looked into his former best friends eyes. "We are," he told her, "She's really great."

Hermione nodded.

"How's Ron?" Harry asked.

Hermione looked at her feet. "Harry, I'm sorry about this whole thing with Malfoy. I know how you feel now, to love someone and not know if they feel the same...I just-It's Malfoy, you know?"

"I know," he hugged her again. "So Ron is as dense as ever...can't even figure out that you love him?"

Hermione smiled, "Basically." Harry yawned, "So why can't you sleep?" Hermione asked, wondering if it had anything to do with Voldemort.

"Because," Harry smiled, "I have a date tonight."

Hermione's eyes lit up, "With Draco?" she mouthed.

"With Draco," Harry confirmed.

She squealed and pulled him into, yet another, tight hug, "I'm so happy for you!"

"Thanks," Harry mumbled, grateful that Hermione accepted him again. They pulled apart as the common room started filling with students.

"Tell me how it goes," Hermione said as Ron walked in.

Harry nodded and sat on the couch farthest away from them to wait for Ginny.

"If I know Draco," Ginny was saying during breakfast, "Which I don't," Seamus laughed. "But I do know romance."

"How is Michael anyway?" Seamus smirked.

"Shut up," Ginny kicked him under the table.

"Ow!" Neville cried.

"Sorry, wrong person," Ginny stammered.

"Guys, please, stop," Harry laughed. "Ginny continue."

Ginny glared at Seamus before talking again, "I say candlelit dinner."

Harry nodded, "Picnic by the lake it is."

Ginny rolled her eyes, "Alright, I'm done helping."

"We've got Transfiguration Harry, we better go," Neville said, "Bye Ginny."

"Bye Neville, sorry bout kicking you. You can always get Seamus back if you'd like."

"Bye Gin," Harry got up with the others. "Thanks for trying."

She smiled and waved as they left.

Harry was seated next to Neville in Transfiguration, staring at Draco's back a few rows up. "Should I talk to him?" he asked.

Dean turned around, "Grab him before lunch, tell him where to meet you and when, hm?"

"Right," Harry nodded, "Thanks."

"Mr. Potter, Mr. Thomas," Mcgonical interrupted. "Is there something you would like to share with the class, besides how poorly you're doing in this lesson?"

The class sniggered.

Dean saw Draco turn to face Harry, and he smiled to his friend then turned around.

Draco wasn't laughing; he just sat and solemnly stared at Harry.

"S-sorry Professor," Harry stammered, nervous under Draco's gaze.

On Dean's advice, Harry was standing outside the doors to the great hall before lunch.

"Malfoy!" He called as Draco, Crabbe and Goyle approached. "A word."

Draco smirked, "I'll catch up," he said to his goons. "Is this what you call subtle Potter?" Draco asked, following Harry down a hallway. "Pulling me aside in front of the lunch hall?"

"Meet me in the Entrance Hall tonight," Harry said, turning to face Draco, "Eight o clock." He ran a hand through Draco's hair.

Draco nodded, stunned by Harry's sudden spur of confidence.

"I love your hair," he said before walking away.