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Chapter 10:

The Magialarm clock made a loud beeping noise, waking Hermione out of her sleep. She got up and stretched, happy that it was such a beautiful day. She suddenly plopped down on her bed, as full effect of what happened yesterday hit her. Peering outside to make sure Draco wasn't out of his room, she crept into the bathroom.

Before taking a shower, she was about to cast Aphrodite's Protection, when she put down her wand. There was no need for the barrier, she trusted Draco not to do anything while she was in the shower.

She turned on the water, when the full meaning of what she just

thought. 'When did I begin to trust Malfoy?' She mused as she stepped in. 'Next thing I know, we'll be friends. Then, we will go out and one day he'll ask me to mar- She stopped her last thought abruptly.

Hermione let the water, fall over her. She almost forgot that yesterday she found out, that she was going to be married to Draco. She slipped on a bar of soap and came crashing down. "Ow!" She exclaimed, while rubbing her head. In a matter of minutes, Hermione was done and now was fixing the tie of her uniform.

She took a deep breath, and opened the door. Hermione saw the back of Draco's head, he was sitting on the couch reading a book. She was contemplating if she should go back inside the bathroom and wait until he leaves.

"You can stop staring Granger. You might bore a whole through my head and what were you doing in the bathroom. It sounded like you were in a blasted war," said Draco his back still towards her.

Hermione scowled. "I wasn't staring and I wasn't that loud in the shower, I just fell."

Draco turned around and looked at her. "Then please tell me, why you were standing there in the door?"

"I was...I was thinking about the Ancient Runes homework from last night," She said finishing her lame reason.

Draco raised his eyebrows. "Really now. What did you do write only four feet of parchment, instead of five?"

"That's right. I wanted to write another foot of parchment on the Ancient Runes assignment." She took a step out of the doorway. "I think I'm going to write it right now."

Draco watched as Hermione sped to her room. 'Maybe Blaise was right. She is a bit interesting to watch.' He picked up his book again, amused and started to read.

Harry's face was the definition of bewilderment. "Are you sure that's what Hermione did? Maybe she was tired and didn't hear what you said.

"I'm positive mate. I remember me asking her if that meant she knew who her future husband was. She ignored me, I know she heard my question,"Ron said.

Ginny shook her head. "Will you give it a rest Ron? I don't think Mione would have ignored you on purpose."

Ron opened his mouth to speak, but stopped when he saw Ivy, Serena, Mark, Izzy, and James sit down for breakfast.

"What did you think of the potions assignment, Mark?" said Serena, before taking a bite of her eggs.

Mark grimaced. "I think Snape is a greasy git, who dese-" He stopped as Professor Snape walked by. "The assignment was hard. How much did you get done?"

"I'm almost done, just need to write two more inches, Serena answered.

James frowned. "You shouldn't be working so hard. You're going to make yourself sick."

"At least she's getting work done," Ivy snapped.

James put his hand on his chest in mock hurt. "I was only trying to be a good friend Ivy. I'm hurt that you only see me as a lazy person."

Ivy rolled her eyes, while Serena looked at her curiously. Mark spoke, "What should we do at the Hogsmeade trip tomorrow?"

"I was thinking, that maybe we can get some Christmas shopping done," Said James.

Izzy walked over from the Ravenclaw table, interrupting the conversation. "Don't we have to go to the library to find something?"

Sensing something was amiss, Ivy looked over at Harry and Ron, who were watching them with utmost concentration. "Oh yeah. Guys, we better go."

All of them except Mark, realized the scrutiny they were under. They grabbed Mark and left for the library.

Mark! Didn't you realize some of our parents were staring at us?" whispered Serena fiercely.

He shook his head. "No, I was a bit busy eating. If you didn't notice."

Izzy laughed. "Mark, you really need to go on a diet."

"Are you calling me fat?" Mark said angrily.

Ivy rolled her eyes. "Of course she's not. She means you eat too much, and we all agree."

"Hmph." Mark said, showing his displeasure.

"Serena's eyes showed concern as she said to her friends. "Do you think our parents found out about our secret?"

"Impossible, Said James. "We arranged all our meetings carefully so no one would find out."

Ivy said, frustrated. "Then what's your explanation?"

The two glared at each other. Getting the impression that a fight was just around the corner, Serena attempted to calm the two. "Bickering like this won't get us anywhere."

Ivy crossed her arms. "Fine."

"I agree with Serena. I think our parents did find out our secret."Izzy grinned. "But just to make sure I have a plan."

The four other teenagers gathered around Izzy and listened attentively. Once she finished talking, the other four had identical smiles pasted on their face.

"That's bloody brilliant," Mark said, his eyes bulging.

Serena laughed. "I'm guessing we're agreed on doing this."

"Everybody get ready for phase one," Said Ivy.

Hermione sat in between Harry and Ron, and was taking out some parchment. "Harry, Ron, have you done anything to make Ivy, Serena, James, Mark, and Izzy suspicious?"

"Of course not Mione. We're not idiots," Ron said.

Hermione looked at them skeptical. "I suppose I'll have to believe you."

The seats in the room started to fill up and soon everyone was waiting in their seats for the lesson to begin. Sure enough, Snape swept into the room leaving a trail of billowing dust.

He cast a spell on the chalk to write the instructions on the board. "You will brew a Disillusionment Potion, don't forget to write down the steps. Then after that you will have to do a project on the uses and disadvantages of the potion. In the end, have a presentation ready to show exactly how the potion works. Also you will be working in pairs, so hurry up and find someone to work with."

As usual, Harry paired up with Ron and Hermione paired up with Lavender. Snape watched this and got an amusing idea.

On second thought, I will be choosing your partners, "He read of a piece of parchment. Potter and Goyle, Weasley and Parkinson, finally Granger and Malfoy." He turned to the rest of the class. "The rest of you may work with the partners you have chosen."

"But Professor." Harry started to protest.

Snape gave Harry a sharp look. "Mr. Potter, if you say one more word about your partner. I will take fifty points from Gryffindor. He added with after a pause. "And a weeks detention as well. The same goes for the rest of you."

Hermione sat down next to Draco. "I'll get the fire ready, can you go get the ingredients?"

"Fine," He said getting up. He soon came back with the beetle eyes, porcupine quills, knotgrass, and a few others.

They followed the directions and silently watched the potion simmer in silence. Hermione shuffled through some of her papers. In minute writing, she wrote times and dates that she can meet Draco in the library to work on the project. He handed him the paper.

He read what was written. "What's this Granger? I told you before I'm a busy person and have no time to date you."

"Those are the times to meet for our project. I have no intention of dating you," She replied in a strained voice, fighting back the urge to slap him across the face.

He tucked the paper into an inner pocket in his robes. "Ok, we can meet th-"

The potion that was quietly simmering suddenly began to grow red and glowed. It rumbled threateningly, Hermione and Draco backed away quickly. The potion exploded and drenched many of the people around it. Some were getting gigantic boils, while others were sporting tentacles.

Snape swiftly strode over. "Explain yourselves."

"Professor, we didn't do anything wrong," Hermione said, nudging Draco to agree. He however remained silent.

Snape's expression remained unchanged. "Then enlighten me on how a potion with none of the steps done wrong, would explode."

It's because...I don't know Professor," She said bowing her head.

Snape used all his will power to hide the creeping smirk. "Fifty points from Gryffindor for talking back to the teacher and detention for a week."

"Professor, I'll have detention for a week as well," Draco said softly.

Both Snape and Hermione were taken aback. "What?" Hermione said.

"We were both responsible in making the potion and I think we should both deserve detention," He said, his face emotionless.

"Fine Mr. Malfoy, if that is what you want," Snape said after clearing his throat. "You will report here after dinner. I will tell you what you need to do when you arrive."

Hermione continued to glance at Draco at times, still surprised at his sudden outburst. She was internally relieved that everybody was too busy tending his or her injuries to overhear this conversation.

The day passed by quickly and it was soon time for dinner. Hermione was silent as she ate, replaying what had happened in potions that day.

"Mione?" Ginny said waving her hand in front of Hermione's face.

"Huh?" Hermione peered around her and found the owner of the hand. "Ginny, what do you want?"

"I kind of wanted to talk about, you know," She said her voice low.

Hermione was confused for a moment, and then realization dawned. "Oh, but I can't right now. Can we talk around nine? I have detention today." She noticed the urgent look on her face. "Or I can just skip dinner and talk."

Ginny gave her a grateful smile. "Thanks."

They headed to Hermione's corner in the library. "What's wrong Ginny?"

"I've been thinking a lot ever since yesterday. You know about me and Harry being married in the future," Said Ginny.

Hermione softly urged her to go on. Ginny continued. "Well, I was thinking about how I would feel if Harry were to date someone else and-" She paused. "And I don't think I think like the idea very much."

"I'm happy for you. I'll help you in whatever way I can," She said, giving Ginny a comforting hug. She glanced at her watch. "I have to go. Don't want to be late for detention."

Hermione sped to the cold Potion's classroom and took a deep breath before entering.

Snape stepped out of the shadows. "Now that Miss Granger has decided to join us, I'll tell you what you will be doing. Sort the potions ingredient cabinet."

Hermione sighed relieved. This was going to be easier then she had first thought.

"Without magic of course. I'll be back in two hours to make sure you finished your task," He said as he left the room.

'Scratch that last thought. This is not going to be easy.' Hermione thought.

She opened up the cabinet and took out all the labeled bottles. "You can help you know."

"Why should I? It's your fault we're here in the first place," Draco replied, sitting on top of a nearby desk.

Hermione scowled. 'What happened to the Malfoy that said he would be punished as well. I guess it was all a show to impress Snape.' "You insu-"

Draco interrupted. "But if you're willing to help me with something, I'll agree to making a temporary truce."

"What do you need help with?" She asked, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Nothing too hard. You know about the potion that I made right?" Draco started.

Hermione nodded, feeling the heat rise in her face. "Yes."

Draco smirked. "Didn't you wonder why Harry put the potion into your drink?"

She thought for a moment. 'Why hadn't I thought about it? Harry wouldn't put something into my drink on purpose.' She shook her head embarrassed. "No, I haven't. I had...other things on my mind."

Draco's smirk grew wider. "The potion was payment for a deal Potter made with me."

"What kind of deal?" Hermione narrowed her eyes.

He shrugged. "He asked me to help put Ginny and him back together."

"Why would he come to you about something like that." She remembered what Ginny said happened between her, Draco, and Harry. "He would never ask you for help after what happened."

Draco hesitated. "So you know what happened."

"Of course I do, and none of us will forgive you for what happened," She said her voice sounding cold even to her ears, but she didn't care. "Harry would never go to you for advice, even though nearly the entire girl's population will disagree, you Malfoy are incapable of feelings like love. You didn't even flinch, when you tricked Harry and Ginny to fight. You

betrayed a person who trusted you!"

He grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her to look at him. "Don't talk like you know what I'm like. I did think of Ginny as my friend, it was-" He let go of her. "Not like what it seemed. I really want to succeed in my part of the deal." He stopped. "Maybe then Ginny will listen, and forgive me for what happened."

Hermione searched his eyes, her mind told her not to believe him, but her heart told her otherwise. "I'll believe your story...for now. What are the terms of the truce?"

"It's rather simple, we don't try to pick a fight, or send curses at each other. You know try to be civil to one another. Oh, and we should try to call each other by their first names," Draco finished casually.

Hermione crossed her arms. "Fine, Draco"

The two sat down and discussed the Ginny and Harry plans that will be put in action the next day, during the Hogsmeade trip.

A/N: Sorry for the long wait. Both my parents are on vacation this week and I've been really busy. Did you think Draco was bit OOC? As always read and review.

2A/N: Only three people left reviews last time I posted this. So, I revised this a bit and posted it again. Also I'm not sure if the reviews that the people left for my old chapter 10 are still there, so if you could, can you review it again? Please review this time; I want to get your opinion on how the chapters were. I want to know what I could have changed to make it better. Remember the more you review the faster I'll want to update. By the way, the fifth chapter of Harry's Favor is up.