Love and Hate

By Tennisplaya278

The only stupid question is a question unasked

-Author Unknown-

Disclaimer: Roses are red, violets are blue, I don't own Harry Potter and neither do you. Bananas are yellow, tomatoes are red, stop reading this and read my story instead!

Harry Potter was trying hard not to laugh. His face was red and an enormous grin was plastered onto his face.

Draco rolled his eyes. "Laugh Potter. You look ridiculous."

The boy-who-lived burst out in laughter, gasping for breaths of air. Draco could hear him saying things such as 'black mail' or 'wait till Ron hears about this!' He scowled. He didn't mean to let anybody see him. Actually, at the time he thought it was quite funny as well and started to laugh too. He quickly stopped when he realized what he was doing and Harry did too.

Putting on his best I-don't-care-what-you-have-to-say look, he said, "What do you want Potter? I have more important things to be doing."

"More important than Hermione?" Harry quirked up an eyebrow.

Draco froze. What was going on?

"I have no idea what you are talking about. Why would I care about a little mud-mu-" He couldn't say it. The word wouldn't form and the sound wouldn't be made. Now he knew there was something wrong.

"What is it Malfoy? Spit it out!"

"Why would I care about a little muggleborn?" There. That had fixed it. Surely Harry wouldn't notice, would he?

"Muggleborn. Right. I'm going to believe that." Harry took a seat next to Draco. "Honestly, tell me the truth."

"Hah. Why would I trust you?"

"Because I can help you get the girl you want."

"And who, pray tell, would that be?" His voice had a hint of panic in it.

"We both know who that is. Look, she's my best friend and I just want what's best for her. After that fiasco with Ron, you seem like the perfect guy for her." Harry's eyes held a look of knowing in them. Maybe all that time with Dumbledore had paid off for him.

"What the hell are you saying? What's with me being the 'perfect guy'?" Draco quirked up an eyebrow.

"Figure it out. I thought ferrets were supposed to be clever. Just do something for me, or rather her and ask her to Hogsmede for Valentine's Day. It's tomorrow"

Draco mentally kicked himself. He had forgotten completely.

In a voice that you would use to bribe a 3 year old, Harry said, "Hermione would be really happy."

This decided it for Draco. "Fine. Keep your shirt on, for all our sakes!"

Harry put on his high girly voice and said, "Oh my! I can't wait to tell Hermione!" He giggled. "You and her make such a perfect couple!" Another giggle.

Draco squinted, his eyes straight on Harry. He broke off a branch of the tree and began to chase Harry with it all the way up to the castle.

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Draco walked wearily back to his common room. His talk with Harry had made him a little paranoid. If Harry knew, how many other people could know?

As he entered the room, he spotted Hermione curled up on the couch with a large and heavy book on her lap. 'Figures. What a bookworm.'

Without saying a word, Draco took a seat next to her and she glanced up from her book. She shrugged her shoulders and started to read again. He let out a long sigh. This would be harder than he thought.

"Um…hi?" He asked uneasily.

Hermione snorted but gracefully turned it into a cough. Again she glanced up from her book but kept her gaze.

"So, well-um-tomorrow's Valentine's Day, Hogsmede trip as well."

"I'm aware of that Malfoy."

He blushed. "Yes, well, are you going with anyone?" His became even more red.

"No," Her gaze never left his face, "Why, are you asking?"

His head now resembled that of a polar bear with a terrible sunburn, if that was possible. "Well yes, that's what I'm asking."

"So, I suppose I'll meet you in the front gates tomorrow morning, 8:00?"

His heart rose. This was like a dream come true. He nodded his head. "8:00 it is then."

"Alright then," Hermione was heading toward her room. "Good night…Draco"

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He rested his eyes and smiled. It was a great day. After all, wouldn't you be happy if you had a date with the love of your life?

"DRAKIE!"

His eyes shot open. There, standing in the middle of the common room was Pansy Parkinson. She apparently, had some great news that couldn't wait until later.

Then he remembered that Pansy was probably expecting him to ask her to Hogsmede tomorrow. She figured since he didn't ask her yet, she might as well ask him. Draco groaned. How was he going to explain to her that he already had a date?

He wanted to laugh. So now going with Hermione to Hogsmede was a date? Go figure.

They both began to speak at the same time but Pansy's voice drowned out Draco's.

"Listen. I have some news that I just couldn't wait to tell you! For Valentine's Day, I already have a date. Try to understand Draco, that a girl like me needs some space and lately," She sighed, "you've been just a bit too clingy. So, even though this must break your heart, please try to bear with me."

Draco wanted to laugh but played along. "Pansy…you're-you're-"

"Yes Draco, I'm afraid we're breaking up. I think this is the one."

He stood up and began to pace around the room. "No, no, no. This can't be happening."

Pansy gave him a reassuring smile that did just the opposite, it made him want to laugh. "I think I'll go now. You need some time to heal."

Once she left, Draco burst out laughing. Never, in his life had he seen something so funny and so false. His chortles must have woken up Hermione because soon, she came out of her dorm with a confused look on her face. Draco looked up at her and explode in laughter again. Baffled, Hermione snuck back into her room and closed the door.

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Draco laughed until the rays of sunlight hit him through a small window. It was then that he realized that he needed to start getting ready for his date with Hermione. He rushed into the bathroom but was met with a loud shriek. In the bath tub was a very naked Hermione, her eyes opened in horror. Draco spun around, his face was red again.

He mumbled an apology before dashing out of the bathroom.

Sitting down his on his bed, he couldn't help but reminisce about what he just say. He'd be lying if he said he didn't see a thing. Grinning, he began to make his bed.

A few minutes later, a dressed Hermione came into his room. Her eyes were staring daggers into his. "You'd better not talk about what you did or saw if you want to be able to see anymore." She walked into the bathroom again.

He knew well enough to take her seriously and vowed never to speak about it again.

Listening for any noise, Draco knocked on the bathroom door. He didn't hear any noise so he walked in, calmly looking around for any signs of Hermione and to his delight, he found none. He looked into the mirror.

It was going to be a long morning.

-Author's Note-

See, I'm updating by Monday! This was a little longer chapter then usual. Hope you enjoyed it!

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