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Chapter 12: Going Against Rules

Her heart was pounding loudly as she ran down the corridors towards the Gryfindor House, it was her fault and she expected too much from someone but once again ended up being a fool. Hermione came upon the portrait of the Fat Lady and whispered the password. Hermione ran in to find Harry sitting lazily with Seamus, Pavarti, Ginny, and Hannah. They were all doing their own things quietly and a few younger Gryfindors were also hanging around as well.

"Harry!" Hermione yelled and he turned around quickly to see the huffing and puffing Hermione Granger.

"What the hell happened?" He asked.

"Come with me, we need to talk. It's really important." Hermione replied pulling on his arm. He followed her out of the common room and down the dark corridors until they reached the Library. She sat down in her favorite secluded area and got ready to tell him everything.

"It's about your mark."

"What? What did you find out?"

"Harry, on the night of Halloween when Malfoy gets initiated you will too." Hermione said.

"I had a feeling that was going to happen. But what I want to know is what kind of spell they used on me to do this."

"I don't know, the night you dreamed of me being attacked. I really was."

"What? How?"

"I..I followed Malfoy into the Forbidden Forest and-"

"-he saved you?"

"Yeah, I don't know why he did knowing how much he hates me but he did anyhow and then he went back into the woods. I guess he had a meeting with Voldemort. I followed once again and I found that Voldemort has plans for you. He's just waiting for you to become a death eater like we guessed earlier."

"Why does he want me to become one? I don't understand."

"I don't either."

"Hermione?"

"Yeah?"

"Why the hell haven't you told me earlier?"

"Because I thought maybe I can change Malfoy's mind about becoming one."

"Do you honestly think he would go against his fathers wishes and listen to you out of all people?"

"No, but I had hope. Guess I was being naive."

"Yup, you were. Anyways we have two choices here."

"Really?" Hermione was surprised about this.

"We can go to Dumbledore or we can figure out a spell to get rid of this damn snake on my arm."

"We have exactly five days."

"Hermione you're smart, I'm good at figuring things out, Ron well he's just Ron and putting our minds together we can figure something out."

"Okay, if you say so." Hermione replied, she was unsure about this but how many other times had they faced danger?

"Tomorrow after Tutoring class meet me and Ron here."

"Okay."

"Good night Hermione."

"Night." And that was that, Harry went back to his house and Hermione went back to hers. When she came to the Prefect common room she found Ron reading a magazine. Most likely a Quidditch Magazine.

"You're up." Hermione stated.

"Looks like it."

"Ron, I just needed to-"

Crash!

Ron stared at Hermione with wide eyes he was thinking the same thing as her, what was that sound? Before she could move any closer to the couch Ron sat on another horrible crashing sound was made. Ron jumped up at stared at the direction of the noise. The source of the noise was coming from the Slytherin staircase leading to Draco and Pansy's dorm.

"Herms, what the hell was that?"

"I don't know." Hermione replied just as curious. Another loud crash came this time it sounded like shattering glass. Ron grabbed her arm and took out his wand the same time she did. They both walked up the staircase and came upon Draco's room. Ron knocked on it hard but there was no answer.

"MALFOY!" Hermione yelled and banged on the door with her fist. Still there was no reply. Hermione looked over at Ron. "Go check on Pansy." Ron nodded and walked down the hall and banged on her door. Hermione pointed her wand at the door knob and casted a spell. "Alohomora." The door made a clicking noise and Hermione knew it was now unlocked, she opened the door.

Hermione glanced around the room, it was a complete mess. It looked like there was a battle in here. Pieces of broken glass from the window was on the floor, the book shelf lay broken, the dresser drawer, night table also had been tampered with and then there was a figure in blood lying on the floor. Hermione walked closer to the figure when she realized exactly who it was. It was Draco, she kneeled down to his body and could see he was unconscious. Who had done this to him? What had happened here?

"Hermione?" Ron was standing by the door holding Pansy in his arms. She was covered in blood as well, her night gown was practically shredded in pieces showing a lot of her milky colored skin.

"They've been attacked, Ron." Hermione stated.

"I can see that. We have to tell Dumbledore right now." Ron said.

"Lay Pansy on this bed and go get help. I'll try to clean this blood off." Hermione replied. Ron nodded and lay Pansy on the bed with ease then left. Hermione looked back down at Draco, she felt so horrible about the state he was in. She conjured a wet towel and began to clean his face from cuts. His black cloak had covered the majority of his body and she couldn't tell if he was hurt anywhere else but he had a large gash on his forehead. Hermione tried to raise his head up on her lap as she continued to clean him. Her index finger began to leave a trail along his lips, and she wondered if she'd ever kiss them again. That's when he began to stir and his head moved to the right.

"Malfoy?" Hermione whispered and his eyes slowly fluttered open. "Malfoy?" Hermione repeated. She wanted to be sure he was okay.

"How-How long have you been here?" He asked a bit confused.

"Not long. We're getting you help." Hermione said a bit happy he wasn't hurt that badly. He pushed her away and sat up staring at her disappointedly.

"Damn you Granger! You always cause more problems for me." Draco said. He then looked up at the bed to see Pansy lying there unconscious. Hermione frowned, she was here to help him and he couldn't at least be thankful.

"Fuck you, I don't know why I bothered to clean your fucking blood." Hermione said and threw the blood soaked towel at him.

"At least you got to see pure blood. Red, clean and pure." Draco replied with a evil smirk and threw back the towel at her. "This is a reminder of what you'll never be." Hermione couldn't believe how horrible he could be, she hadn't even done anything to him. Why was he being so uncivil and rude? She got off the floor and began to walk out.

"Where you going?" Draco asked.

"Fuck off." Hermione replied and ran down the steps and found Harry, Ron, the Head Master and Professor Snape walking towards her from the common room.

"What happened?" Harry asked. She could tell he noticed her angry face.

"They're upstairs." Hermione said ignoring his question with that the Head Master and Professor Snape left to go get them. Ron stared at her confused.

"Hermione? What's wrong?" Ron asked.

"Don't worry. Did you tell them everything?" Hermione asked and he nodded then she looked at Harry.

"What are you doing here anyways?" Hermione asked.

"I was just about to come to you guys when I saw Ron running and I caught up with him. Then we both went to get Dumbledore. Snapes happened to be having a meeting with him at the time."

"Oh." Hermione replied. Professor Snapes came back down carrying Pansy while Draco walked along side the Head Master. His face showed no emotion but his eyes were on Hermione like a hawk.

"Excuse us, I must take these two to the hospital wing. I will speak with you three shortly." Dumbledore said and walked off. Harry, Ron and Hermione were left in the common room completely confused.

"He woke up?" Ron asked.

"Yeah, stupid git has some nerve to call me names when I was helping him." Hermione said remembering.

"No wonder you were upset. He calling you that name again? Seriously he needs to stop it. It's getting rather old." Harry said sympathetically.

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The Head Master returned thirty minutes later and told them to sit down. Hermione made her way between Ron and Harry.

"I have been trying to find out what happened to them but Ms.Parkinson is asleep and Mr. Malfoy refused to speak to me even though I have a slight idea." The Head Master began. Harry gave Hermione a quick glance before looking back at him. "It has come to my attention that the reason why you have a mark Harry is because of certain plans Voldemort has. And I'm also aware that Mr.Malfoy is the key in this whole ordeal, so I must do what I can to make sure he doesn't leave the school grounds. And Harry I advise you to stay away from any trouble while I contact the order."

"But what am I suppose to do about this mark? I don't want it on me and one mark is enough as it is." Harry said.

"Professor Moody might have a solution for that. I have told him awhile back and he said Voldemort performed a spell using something that belongs to you and Mr.Malfoy. The counter curse might be a little bit more tricky. Professor Moody would need your blood as well as Mr.Malfoy. But we can have that taken care of before Halloween."

"Okay." Harry said.

"Oh and Ms.Granger.."The Head Master turned his attention on her. "..you were lucky the last time you followed our dear friend into the woods but please do not do such a thing. There is a reason why the Forbidden Forest is Forbidden. I understand your reasons but just refrain from such drastic measures." Hermione nodded her head and he gave her a genuine smile. That's when he turned over to Ron. Ron was staring at Hermione confused and worried.

"You went into the forest? Never mind I don't want to know." Ron said and leaned back on the couch. He zoomed out and seemed to be some other world by the way he was staring at the rug.

"Mr.Weasley, don't worry about Ms.Parkinson, she will be doing just fine." The Head Master stated and then quickly left the three in the room alone. Harry and Hermione looked over at Ron the moment he left.

"Pansy?" Hermione said a bit confused.

"Huh?" Harry said rather baffled. Ron's face slowly began to redden and he looked away from them.

"I was just worried and I guess he read my thoughts, thats all." Ron said. Harry was about to say something but Hermione stepped on his foot and he winced.

"Harry, I think it's best that you get some rest tonight. See you tomorrow." Hermione said calmly and gave him a hug. Harry stood there for a second trying to recollect what just happened and then left. Ron and Hermione were the only two left in the Prefects common room.

"Well, I think I'm tired too so I'll just go to bed." Ron said quickly and dashed up the staircase.

"Not so fast!" Hermione replied running after him. Ron stopped in the middle of their small hall way and stared at her.

"What? I'm tired."

"Pansy?" Hermione asked and began to laugh a bit.

"What?"

"I'm sorry I just find it rather funny."

"What's funny about her?" Ron asked.

"Well...it's PANSY!" Hermione was becoming hysterical.

"I know it's Pansy."

"So why were you worried about her?"

"It's not like I like her or something, I was just wondering if she was okay." Ron retorted.

"In order for someone to WONDER if another is okay that must mean they care and for them to care is to have some mutual feelings for that certain PERSON." Hermione said as a mater of factly.

"Oh shut up! You like Blaise!"

"So you admit you LIKE Pansy?"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Come on! You do, I won't tell Harry."

"No!"

"Remember what you said? Slytherins are nothing but scums."

"Well they are!"

"Then?"

"She's a girl, I was talking about the guys."

"Well she's not exactly a DECENT girl now is she?"

"No and I suppose Blaise is a DECENT guy?"

"He doesn't run around strutting his stuff."

"So? It's not her fault she has a hot body."

"And no brains."

"It's not always about the brains! Oh I can't believe I'm having this conversation with you. You wouldn't understand. I'm going to bed. BYE!" Ron said and ran into his room closing the door behind him. Hermione gave a little laugh and walked back down the stair case. She was left alone to think once more. It was now that she took serious thoughts about the kiss she shared with Draco. He kissed her. And that was the strangest thing he has ever done. Why did he kiss her?

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Hermione came to the hospital wing in the middle of the night with Harry's invisibility cloak. She just wanted to see him once more before she went to bed. Hermione walked in being careful not to cause any noise. She found Draco lying on the bed sleeping. Careful not to cause any distractions, she watched him quietly. Damn him for having a beautiful body, damn him for sending her mixed messages and most importantly damn him for kissing her with those nice full lips of his.

He opened his eyes and looked around the room. "Granger?" How had he sensed her? Hermione didn't want him to catch her here so she began to walk out holding tightly to Harry's cloak. "Granger! Stop hiding from me!" Draco commanded. Hermione stopped half way down the room and took a quick look at Pansy who was sleeping on another bed.

Draco got off the bed and looked around. "Damn it Granger! I know you're here!" Hermione gave up, it's not like she cared anymore. So she pulled the cloak off and showed herself. Draco gave his infamous smirk and walked over to her. "What are you doing?"

"Sneaking up on you so I can watch you." Hermione said making sure she sounded sarcastic.

"I knew you would. Can't stay away from me I see."

"No, I can't" Hermione said with a bored tone. "Well don't let me bother you, I'll just be on my way." Hermione said turning around to leave. But once again he caught her in his arms and forced her to stare up at him.

"No good night kiss?" Draco asked.

"No. I don't want a kiss from you."

"But you enjoyed the last one I gave you."

"How?"

"How what?"

"How can you just switch moods whenever you feel like? One minute you want to kill me, the next you kiss me then you're back to tormenting me about being a mudblood and now you're asking me for a kiss? How can you do that?"

"Call it magic."

"That's not answering my question."

"I don't want to answer your question."

"Ugh!"

"I'm beginning to get the feeling you like me."

"Don't let your egotistical mind get to you. I have no feelings for you."

"Then prove it."

"How?"

"Kiss me."

"What the hell? That's proving that I like you."

"Exactly. If you can resist my kiss then I know you don't give a flying fuck about me."

"Whatever." Hermione said trying to struggle out of his grip. He just looked at her and licked his lips but didn't advance on her. Hermione watched his lips with interest. He gave a smirk and bit his lip. What was he doing? Trying to seduce her into a kiss? "Why.." Her voice almost down to a whisper.

"Why what?"

"If I'm nothing but filth why would you want me to kiss you?"

"Like I said before, you talk too much mudblood." Draco said assuringly and licked his lips seductively at her. Hermione watched his lips again and felt a tinge of lust crawling inside her. She wanted to feel his lips on hers. She wanted to have the feeling of not caring about anything expect that kiss. She wanted her worries, pain, and frustration to die as his lips touched hers. But she couldn't allow herself, could she?

Sneak Peak:

Look what we got here?" Draco said smirking over at Hermione who was trying to ignore him.

"Leave her alone man!" Blaise said a bit irritated at Draco.

"No, I don't think I will." Draco replied and came right next to her matching her long strides. "So mudblood, interested in my friend I see?" Hermione didn't once look at him but continued to walk.

"Draco, just shut it." Blaise said.

"No! I want to know what she thinks of you." Draco replied. "So what is it? His looks? His money? Hmm...? What do you want from him?" He asked and Hermione was getting irritated. "Oh! I know, you want to be one of them girls who fucks him, takes his money and leaves. A gold digger. Is that right?" Draco persisted.