A/N: It's only been a week since I last updated! Woo hoo! I didn't make you guys wait too long!
Disclaimer: You know how it goes
Recap: Gryffindor beats Ravencalw in a Quidditch match. Cho and Harry decide that whatever happened in the past was going to stay in the past. Cho didn't know that Harry is with Ginny and she kisses him. Ginny sees the kiss and slaps Harry for kissing her. Harry makes it up to her by getting her a necklace for their anniversary.
Yours Truly
Chapter 8: Good news, Bad reaction
The next few weeks went by as blurs. Everyone was busy with homework, exams, and with Christmas being less than four days away, last minute shopping.
Hermione had gotten all of her shopping done already. All but one at least. She had no idea what to get him. She sat up in bed to see if her roommates were still sound a sleep, and they were. She slowly climbed out of bed, down into the common room, out of the portrait, and down to the second floor. She opened the door to the bathroom, walked into it and went to the sinks.
"Never wake a sleeping Dragon." She whispered. After the sinks moved and the steps were formed, she made her way down. Hermione still didn't like going down there without Draco, but she's gotten use to it.
Five minutes later and Hermione was in the room that she's gotten a custom with. The torches were lit but there was no one in there. Instead of going back to the Gryffindor tower, she decided to spend the night there, even if Draco wasn't with her.
She walked towards the bed and was about to climb in when she saw a piece of parchment on the bed. She picked it up and read it.
Dear Draco,
I know it's been a while since you last heard from me, but I have wonderful news! The last time you heard about me, I was said to be sick. Yes, I was, but it wasn't what anyone thought it was. Draco, dear, your going to be an older brother! I'm pregnant! I don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet, it's too early to tell. Anyways, I have more good news. Your father went away, somewhere in the U.S and won't be back until late spring. So for Christmas, I want you to come home so we can spend time together. And I want you to invite that girlfriend of yours. She sounds lovely and I can't wait to meet her. Please write back soon. I can't wait to hear from you. I love you, dear.
Love always,
Mother
"What are you doing?" Draco asked, coming from behind her and grabbing her, scaring her.
Hermione jumped and dropped the letter back on the bed. She quickly turned around. "Oh my God, Draco! Where did u come from?" She asked, trying to catch her breath.
"From the bathroom. What are you doing here?"
"What's the matter? I'm not allowed to see my boyfriend?" She said, putting her arms around his neck. Draco instinctively put his arms around her waist and brought her closer to him. They smiled and Draco started kissing her. He used his weight against her, causing her to walk backwards. She stopped walking once she hit the bed but he continued to force his weight on her. She didn't have anymore room to move back, so she bent her knees and lowered herself onto the bed. Draco went down with her, never breaking the kiss. Hermione hit the bed--
CRUNCH!
It was muffled, but Hermione still heard it. She pulled away from the kiss.
"What's the matter?"
"I don't know...I...landed on...something." She said trying to get it out from under her. She pulled it out and held it up. "Oh, it was just the letter from your mother."
"So you read it, huh." He said. He knew she read it. He saw her reading it when he snuck up on her.
"Yeah, I thought it was a note from you to me." She confessed. "Congratulations."
"On what?"
"Becoming a big brother."
"Thanks. And I'm guessing you know that my mother wants you to come spend Christmas with us."
"I do."
"Well, I wanted to ask you myself. So do you want to?"
Hermione didn't answer right away. She sat there deep in thought.
"I'd love to spend it with you and your mother." She finally said.
"Excellent."
"I'll owl my parents tomorrow and let them know that there is a change in plans."
"Ok. Well, I don't know about you, but I'm beat. Care to join me tonight?"
Hermione nodded. Draco gave her one more kiss before they both got themselves comfortable and fell asleep.
'Come on...just one more minute...ring already...RING!' Ron said to himself, anxiously looking at the clock. It was the last day of classes before Christmas Holiday officially began. The Gryffindors had Double Potions as their last class along with the Slytherins. 'Of all classes to end the day with, it had to be Double Potions! RING ALREADY!'
Ron was looking forward to Christmas Holiday this year. It was going to be so cheerful at the Burrow, which it hasn't been since Percy turned his back on his own family. Harry and Morgan were going to the Burrow for the Holiday, which meant Ginny was going to be busy with Harry and keeping her out of his way with Morgan. Not only was Ron going to be spending Christmas with her, but Christmas also happened to be their eighth month anniversary.
'3...2...1...YES!' The bell rang and Ron picked up his things and walked with his friends to their common room.
"Hermione, are you coming to the Burrow this Holiday?" Ron asked, sitting down on the couch, holding Morgan in his arms.
"No, Draco invited me to spend Christmas with him. His mum wants to meet me. But I'll stop by before Holiday is over."
"Your going to Malfoy Manor for Christmas? What about Lucius?!" Harry asked, very alarmed. He knew that Lucius despised all muggle borns and Hermione going there for Christmas had to be the dumbest thing she ever did.
"Don't worry. Draco's mum sent him an owl saying that he's in the U.S and won't be back til late Spring. OH! And Draco is gonna be an older brother! His mum is pregnant!"
"Oh no, so now we have to deal with three Malfoys? Both of them are probably gonna end up just like their father." Ron whined.
"Ron, Draco really isn't that bad. If you took the time to get to know him, you would know that." Hermione said almost defensively.
"Your just saying that 'cause he's your boyfriend." Ron retorted, annoyed.
"Ron, Hermione, calm down. Don't start anything, not with two days left til Christmas." Morgan said trying to avoid World War ten from happening between Ron and Hermione.
But Hermione didn't pay attention to a word Morgan said.
"Draco is NOT his father! He can be trusted! If you had any idea what he's had to go through living with that man that he called father, you would know to keep your moth shut about things you don't know nor understand!"
"That's enough! The both of you!" Ginny put her foot down, ending it before it got worse.
Hermione looked at Ron with tears forming in her eyes, soon to trace the tracks the previous ones made. She was so hurt by what Ron was saying. She thought he understood. With one last disapproving look at Ron, Hermione walked out of the common room and headed towards the library.
There was an uncomfortable, tense silence in the common room. No one knew what to say or do.
"You guys should finish packing, or start if you haven't already." Ron said softly. "My dad will be here after dinner to pick us up."
"Hey, I thought I would find you here, I've been looking everywhere for..." Draco stopped what he was saying when he saw Hermione crying. "What happened? What's the matter?" He asked, taking a seat next to her.
Hermione started to wipe her face. "It's nothing. Really. I'm fine."
"Hermione, you can't sit there and tell me that your crying for nothing and expect me to believe it. Now, what's the matter?"
"Ron and I got into another argument. That's all. Honestly."
Draco believed her, but what the argument was about, he decided that it was none of his business. He cleared her face of tears and gave her a kiss.
"Feel better?"
"Much."
"Good. Anyway, I've been looking for you to tell you that my mum is thrilled that you are coming. She told me that we should floo there tomorrow morning."
"Ok, I'll pack tonight."
"She's not the only one who's thrilled that your coming."
Hermione smiled.
"Ah ha! Finally a smile!" Draco said smiling back at her.
Hermione gave him a warm, soft kiss, but Draco pulled back.
"A little daring doing this in public are we?" Draco raised his eyebrows. Hermione suddenly remembered that they were in the library and looked around to see if anyone saw. Whenever she was with him, everyone and everything around them just seemed to disappear and it was just him and her. Draco chuckled. "How about after your done packing tonight, you meet me in our get away. We'll relax in the pool tonight."
"Sounds good. I could do with some relaxing."
"Come one, Hermione. You know Ron and his temper." Harry said during dinner that night. Ron was in deep conversation with Dean about what they are planning to do after Hogwarts, so Harry took this opportunity to talk to Hermione about what happened earlier.
"I thought that you guys were ok with me and Draco."
"Hermione, we never said that we liked the idea. We just said that we were happy if you were and to come to us if Malfoy hurt you in anyway." Harry said calmly, trying not to tick Hermione off more than she already was. After the night in the Prefect Bathroom, Harry was starting to think differently about Malfoy and now he wanted to know more about what Hermione was talking about when she said something about Malfoy and growing up with Lucius.
"Come on, Harry. My dad should be here soon. We need to get our things." Ron said.
"I'll come and help you guys and wait with you guys til you get picked up." Hermione said standing up.
A half hour later and everyone was down stairs standing in front of the entrance when Mr. Weasley came and put their things into the cars that the Ministry provided for him.
"I'll write." Harry said, giving Hermione a kiss goodbye on her cheek.
"Enjoy your holiday, Hermione. We'll owl your gifts." Morgan said, saying goodbye to Hermione.
"Are you coming to visit us?" Ginny asked after getting out of a hug with Hermione.
"I'll try. I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best."
"Ok. Just...be careful."
"I will."
With one last wave goodbye, Hermione stood and watched as her friends disappeared.
After saying goodbye to her friends, she decided to go and met Draco. She made the usual trip and she was there before she knew it. When she walked into the room, she saw Draco on the couch, fast asleep. She smiled to herself and walked toward him. She sat down next to him, leaned down and gave him a soft kiss.
"Looks like someone started relaxing without me." She said, running her hand through his hair.
"Are you ready to relax in the pool?"
"Yeah, I just need to change."
She took out her wand and pointed it to herself and the next second, she was wearing a two piece bathing suit. The top tied around her neck and behind her back and the bottom tied on the sides. The design of it was red, orange and yellow blending in and out of each color with black palm trees. Draco looked her up and down and smirked.
"Why Miss Granger. What do we have here? A navel piercing? Since when?"
Hermione, who was already blushing deeply just being in front of him practically naked, blushed even more at his reaction to her navel piercing.
"About two months before my sixteenth birthday."
"So are those stones your birthstones?"
"Uh huh."
"Sapphire...September." (A/N: idk when Hermione's birthday is or if JK even mentioned it, so i'm just saying that it's September. do u realize the only b-day she mentions is Harry's??)
"Yeah. Ok mister, no more about me. Change into your suit. You promised me a relaxing night."
Draco gave her a smirk. He took out his wand and did the same thing she did and a second later, he was in nothing but his swim suit. It was exactly like Hermione's except his was green and silver. Now it was Hermione's turn to put the spot light on him.
"Qudditch does the body good." She said. "He blushes! Didn't think I'd see the day." She teased.
"Ok, ok. You had your fun. Now it's time to relax." He grabbed her hand and walked her towards and into the pool. It was nice and warm and...relaxing. Draco pointed his wand to the water and bubbles were forming, turning the pool into a giant hot tub.
Draco sat on the ledge against the wall and motioned for Hermione to come and sit on his lap. Hermione sat down and Draco began massaging her shoulders.
"Your really good at this." She complimented.
"Thanks. And I'm not even using magic."
After about fifteen minutes of Draco massaging Hermione, Draco stopped the bubbles from forming and cooled the water temperature down so they can swim in it.
Finally, after a nice relaxing night, they decided to turn in. They got comfortable on the bed and in each others arms.
"Thanks Draco. This was exactly what I needed."
"Anytime. This is what I'm here for. To pick you up when your down."
They kissed each other goodnight and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
A/N: I don't like this chapter much, I just needed something in there before Christmas. But I hoped you liked it and if you didn't, I promise the next chapter WILL be better.
Some thank yous to:
Tom Felton Chica: lol, I couldn't help but do that!
XxAnimeLoverxX: you shall see in time...
Harry-potter-luvs-me: thanx!
Gable: well here it is!
Angelarose: thanx so much for ur kind review! If you like it so far, u'll probably will defiantly like it as it gets closer to the end.
Hermione122103: THANK YOU!!!
Starcatcher-Girl: thanx, hope u keep reading it
Applescm: thank you. And I finally caught up with ur story! U update a lot! Every time I thought I was getting close to catching up to the last chapter, u update even more! Lol. But it's really good and I can't wait for more! And I know what you mean about getting more ideas and how the story just seems to get longer and longer.
HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY DAN RADCLIFFE!!!!!!!!!!
Disclaimer: You know how it goes
Recap: Gryffindor beats Ravencalw in a Quidditch match. Cho and Harry decide that whatever happened in the past was going to stay in the past. Cho didn't know that Harry is with Ginny and she kisses him. Ginny sees the kiss and slaps Harry for kissing her. Harry makes it up to her by getting her a necklace for their anniversary.
Yours Truly
Chapter 8: Good news, Bad reaction
The next few weeks went by as blurs. Everyone was busy with homework, exams, and with Christmas being less than four days away, last minute shopping.
Hermione had gotten all of her shopping done already. All but one at least. She had no idea what to get him. She sat up in bed to see if her roommates were still sound a sleep, and they were. She slowly climbed out of bed, down into the common room, out of the portrait, and down to the second floor. She opened the door to the bathroom, walked into it and went to the sinks.
"Never wake a sleeping Dragon." She whispered. After the sinks moved and the steps were formed, she made her way down. Hermione still didn't like going down there without Draco, but she's gotten use to it.
Five minutes later and Hermione was in the room that she's gotten a custom with. The torches were lit but there was no one in there. Instead of going back to the Gryffindor tower, she decided to spend the night there, even if Draco wasn't with her.
She walked towards the bed and was about to climb in when she saw a piece of parchment on the bed. She picked it up and read it.
Dear Draco,
I know it's been a while since you last heard from me, but I have wonderful news! The last time you heard about me, I was said to be sick. Yes, I was, but it wasn't what anyone thought it was. Draco, dear, your going to be an older brother! I'm pregnant! I don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet, it's too early to tell. Anyways, I have more good news. Your father went away, somewhere in the U.S and won't be back until late spring. So for Christmas, I want you to come home so we can spend time together. And I want you to invite that girlfriend of yours. She sounds lovely and I can't wait to meet her. Please write back soon. I can't wait to hear from you. I love you, dear.
Love always,
Mother
"What are you doing?" Draco asked, coming from behind her and grabbing her, scaring her.
Hermione jumped and dropped the letter back on the bed. She quickly turned around. "Oh my God, Draco! Where did u come from?" She asked, trying to catch her breath.
"From the bathroom. What are you doing here?"
"What's the matter? I'm not allowed to see my boyfriend?" She said, putting her arms around his neck. Draco instinctively put his arms around her waist and brought her closer to him. They smiled and Draco started kissing her. He used his weight against her, causing her to walk backwards. She stopped walking once she hit the bed but he continued to force his weight on her. She didn't have anymore room to move back, so she bent her knees and lowered herself onto the bed. Draco went down with her, never breaking the kiss. Hermione hit the bed--
CRUNCH!
It was muffled, but Hermione still heard it. She pulled away from the kiss.
"What's the matter?"
"I don't know...I...landed on...something." She said trying to get it out from under her. She pulled it out and held it up. "Oh, it was just the letter from your mother."
"So you read it, huh." He said. He knew she read it. He saw her reading it when he snuck up on her.
"Yeah, I thought it was a note from you to me." She confessed. "Congratulations."
"On what?"
"Becoming a big brother."
"Thanks. And I'm guessing you know that my mother wants you to come spend Christmas with us."
"I do."
"Well, I wanted to ask you myself. So do you want to?"
Hermione didn't answer right away. She sat there deep in thought.
"I'd love to spend it with you and your mother." She finally said.
"Excellent."
"I'll owl my parents tomorrow and let them know that there is a change in plans."
"Ok. Well, I don't know about you, but I'm beat. Care to join me tonight?"
Hermione nodded. Draco gave her one more kiss before they both got themselves comfortable and fell asleep.
'Come on...just one more minute...ring already...RING!' Ron said to himself, anxiously looking at the clock. It was the last day of classes before Christmas Holiday officially began. The Gryffindors had Double Potions as their last class along with the Slytherins. 'Of all classes to end the day with, it had to be Double Potions! RING ALREADY!'
Ron was looking forward to Christmas Holiday this year. It was going to be so cheerful at the Burrow, which it hasn't been since Percy turned his back on his own family. Harry and Morgan were going to the Burrow for the Holiday, which meant Ginny was going to be busy with Harry and keeping her out of his way with Morgan. Not only was Ron going to be spending Christmas with her, but Christmas also happened to be their eighth month anniversary.
'3...2...1...YES!' The bell rang and Ron picked up his things and walked with his friends to their common room.
"Hermione, are you coming to the Burrow this Holiday?" Ron asked, sitting down on the couch, holding Morgan in his arms.
"No, Draco invited me to spend Christmas with him. His mum wants to meet me. But I'll stop by before Holiday is over."
"Your going to Malfoy Manor for Christmas? What about Lucius?!" Harry asked, very alarmed. He knew that Lucius despised all muggle borns and Hermione going there for Christmas had to be the dumbest thing she ever did.
"Don't worry. Draco's mum sent him an owl saying that he's in the U.S and won't be back til late Spring. OH! And Draco is gonna be an older brother! His mum is pregnant!"
"Oh no, so now we have to deal with three Malfoys? Both of them are probably gonna end up just like their father." Ron whined.
"Ron, Draco really isn't that bad. If you took the time to get to know him, you would know that." Hermione said almost defensively.
"Your just saying that 'cause he's your boyfriend." Ron retorted, annoyed.
"Ron, Hermione, calm down. Don't start anything, not with two days left til Christmas." Morgan said trying to avoid World War ten from happening between Ron and Hermione.
But Hermione didn't pay attention to a word Morgan said.
"Draco is NOT his father! He can be trusted! If you had any idea what he's had to go through living with that man that he called father, you would know to keep your moth shut about things you don't know nor understand!"
"That's enough! The both of you!" Ginny put her foot down, ending it before it got worse.
Hermione looked at Ron with tears forming in her eyes, soon to trace the tracks the previous ones made. She was so hurt by what Ron was saying. She thought he understood. With one last disapproving look at Ron, Hermione walked out of the common room and headed towards the library.
There was an uncomfortable, tense silence in the common room. No one knew what to say or do.
"You guys should finish packing, or start if you haven't already." Ron said softly. "My dad will be here after dinner to pick us up."
"Hey, I thought I would find you here, I've been looking everywhere for..." Draco stopped what he was saying when he saw Hermione crying. "What happened? What's the matter?" He asked, taking a seat next to her.
Hermione started to wipe her face. "It's nothing. Really. I'm fine."
"Hermione, you can't sit there and tell me that your crying for nothing and expect me to believe it. Now, what's the matter?"
"Ron and I got into another argument. That's all. Honestly."
Draco believed her, but what the argument was about, he decided that it was none of his business. He cleared her face of tears and gave her a kiss.
"Feel better?"
"Much."
"Good. Anyway, I've been looking for you to tell you that my mum is thrilled that you are coming. She told me that we should floo there tomorrow morning."
"Ok, I'll pack tonight."
"She's not the only one who's thrilled that your coming."
Hermione smiled.
"Ah ha! Finally a smile!" Draco said smiling back at her.
Hermione gave him a warm, soft kiss, but Draco pulled back.
"A little daring doing this in public are we?" Draco raised his eyebrows. Hermione suddenly remembered that they were in the library and looked around to see if anyone saw. Whenever she was with him, everyone and everything around them just seemed to disappear and it was just him and her. Draco chuckled. "How about after your done packing tonight, you meet me in our get away. We'll relax in the pool tonight."
"Sounds good. I could do with some relaxing."
"Come one, Hermione. You know Ron and his temper." Harry said during dinner that night. Ron was in deep conversation with Dean about what they are planning to do after Hogwarts, so Harry took this opportunity to talk to Hermione about what happened earlier.
"I thought that you guys were ok with me and Draco."
"Hermione, we never said that we liked the idea. We just said that we were happy if you were and to come to us if Malfoy hurt you in anyway." Harry said calmly, trying not to tick Hermione off more than she already was. After the night in the Prefect Bathroom, Harry was starting to think differently about Malfoy and now he wanted to know more about what Hermione was talking about when she said something about Malfoy and growing up with Lucius.
"Come on, Harry. My dad should be here soon. We need to get our things." Ron said.
"I'll come and help you guys and wait with you guys til you get picked up." Hermione said standing up.
A half hour later and everyone was down stairs standing in front of the entrance when Mr. Weasley came and put their things into the cars that the Ministry provided for him.
"I'll write." Harry said, giving Hermione a kiss goodbye on her cheek.
"Enjoy your holiday, Hermione. We'll owl your gifts." Morgan said, saying goodbye to Hermione.
"Are you coming to visit us?" Ginny asked after getting out of a hug with Hermione.
"I'll try. I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best."
"Ok. Just...be careful."
"I will."
With one last wave goodbye, Hermione stood and watched as her friends disappeared.
After saying goodbye to her friends, she decided to go and met Draco. She made the usual trip and she was there before she knew it. When she walked into the room, she saw Draco on the couch, fast asleep. She smiled to herself and walked toward him. She sat down next to him, leaned down and gave him a soft kiss.
"Looks like someone started relaxing without me." She said, running her hand through his hair.
"Are you ready to relax in the pool?"
"Yeah, I just need to change."
She took out her wand and pointed it to herself and the next second, she was wearing a two piece bathing suit. The top tied around her neck and behind her back and the bottom tied on the sides. The design of it was red, orange and yellow blending in and out of each color with black palm trees. Draco looked her up and down and smirked.
"Why Miss Granger. What do we have here? A navel piercing? Since when?"
Hermione, who was already blushing deeply just being in front of him practically naked, blushed even more at his reaction to her navel piercing.
"About two months before my sixteenth birthday."
"So are those stones your birthstones?"
"Uh huh."
"Sapphire...September." (A/N: idk when Hermione's birthday is or if JK even mentioned it, so i'm just saying that it's September. do u realize the only b-day she mentions is Harry's??)
"Yeah. Ok mister, no more about me. Change into your suit. You promised me a relaxing night."
Draco gave her a smirk. He took out his wand and did the same thing she did and a second later, he was in nothing but his swim suit. It was exactly like Hermione's except his was green and silver. Now it was Hermione's turn to put the spot light on him.
"Qudditch does the body good." She said. "He blushes! Didn't think I'd see the day." She teased.
"Ok, ok. You had your fun. Now it's time to relax." He grabbed her hand and walked her towards and into the pool. It was nice and warm and...relaxing. Draco pointed his wand to the water and bubbles were forming, turning the pool into a giant hot tub.
Draco sat on the ledge against the wall and motioned for Hermione to come and sit on his lap. Hermione sat down and Draco began massaging her shoulders.
"Your really good at this." She complimented.
"Thanks. And I'm not even using magic."
After about fifteen minutes of Draco massaging Hermione, Draco stopped the bubbles from forming and cooled the water temperature down so they can swim in it.
Finally, after a nice relaxing night, they decided to turn in. They got comfortable on the bed and in each others arms.
"Thanks Draco. This was exactly what I needed."
"Anytime. This is what I'm here for. To pick you up when your down."
They kissed each other goodnight and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
A/N: I don't like this chapter much, I just needed something in there before Christmas. But I hoped you liked it and if you didn't, I promise the next chapter WILL be better.
Some thank yous to:
Tom Felton Chica: lol, I couldn't help but do that!
XxAnimeLoverxX: you shall see in time...
Harry-potter-luvs-me: thanx!
Gable: well here it is!
Angelarose: thanx so much for ur kind review! If you like it so far, u'll probably will defiantly like it as it gets closer to the end.
Hermione122103: THANK YOU!!!
Starcatcher-Girl: thanx, hope u keep reading it
Applescm: thank you. And I finally caught up with ur story! U update a lot! Every time I thought I was getting close to catching up to the last chapter, u update even more! Lol. But it's really good and I can't wait for more! And I know what you mean about getting more ideas and how the story just seems to get longer and longer.
HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY DAN RADCLIFFE!!!!!!!!!!