Disclaimer: i still dont own them (Harry and co) and i wont throughout the entire story! (sorry but i always forget to do this so this is for the whole story k?) :-P

Chapter 4:

"Uncontrollable!" Hermione practically shouted

"Shhh!" Ron whispered although there was really no need as the three of them had gone upstairs to Hermione's room.

"How can a secret be uncontrollable?" she asked again.

"Well maybe someone else knows about it and will spread it round" Ron said excitedly, proud that it was he that thought of this and not Hermione, who in response rolled her eyes,

"Does it matter? It's probably nothing" Harry stated decidedly

"But..."

"Don't be so nosey Hermione, it's none of your business" Harry snapped.

"Shhh, listen to that. Potter's next door" Draco whispered. He and his companion had decided to make a night of it; they were already in trouble anyway, most likely. The two of them sat in silence listening, the girl giggled quietly.

"She's kicked them out! Drama queen did you hear that door slam!" she laughed

"Clever Miss. Mudblood doesn't take well to being wrong!" Draco joined in. After laughing and catching up Draco paused to glanced at the girl. She lit up the room with her smile he thought decidedly to himself.

"Hello...Earth to Draco..." she snapped her fingers and waved in his face "What you thinking?"

"What right does he have to stop our summer? I mean you're like my best friend and I see you once a year and he stops it! Why?" he looked suddenly serious.

"I've told you all I know. They wont tell me what's going on, just it wont happen again and we'll have time to catch up over Christmas" she smiled to lighten the mood "And you getting all sentimental" she pretended to be embarrassed.

"Shut up!" he smiled and threw a pillow at her.

"Hmm" she sighed snuggling into the pile of pillows she was lying on, she slowly opened her eyes then bolted upright "Shit, Draco it's nearly 11 o'clock people will be going mental! Hey how did you get the bed and me the floor?"

"Wah?" a bleary eyed Draco replied "Eleven!" Ten minutes later the pair were washed and dressed and saying a rushed goodbye.

"Wish I could beat you some more with the pillows but I guess I'll see you at Christmas" Draco smiled

"I know. I can't wait...well bye" and with that she threw her arms around him and kissed him lightly on the cheek. She turned and waved as she boarded her train, looking slightly embarrassed. Draco with a slight smile waved thinking maybe he should have hugged her back. Draco walked happily and absentmindedly straight into the last person he wanted to see.

"Got yourself a girlfriend Malfoy?"

"Oh shut up Potter and mind your nose"

"Sorry. My mistake she turned you down" Harry said sneering.

"No, for your information she is a family friend..."

"You can tell that Malfoy, she was nearly as bad mannered as you!" Hermione cut in.

"NO SHE IS NOT! I AM NOT BAD MANNERED I JUST DON'T SEE WHY I SHOULD PRETEND TO LIKE PEOPLE! SHE ON THE OTHER HAND IS NOT LIKE ME; SHE GIVES EVERYONE A CHANCE AND DISLIKES NO ONE. AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION GRANGER SHE IS A NICER PERSON THAN YOU COULD EVER HOPE TO BE!"

There was silence; everybody was shocked by Draco's outburst including him.

In Malfoy Manor Draco lay on his bed thinking 'Why did I defend her so strongly it wasn't that bad an insult, although she isn't bad mannered at all and mudblood Granger had absolutely no right to judge.' The door opened loudly downstairs and Draco jumped off his bed and ran to meet his father.

"Father, may I please speak with you a moment" Draco asked 'see I'm not even bad mannered myself'.

"Yes Draco you may. Follow me to my study we will speak there" Lucius always went to his study for lengthier discussions. Draco waited patiently at the door to be invited in.

"You may enter Draco" Lucius sat tall at his desk and Draco followed suit in a nearby chair.

"Father, what is going on? How had Dumbledore managed to spoil my summer by refusing us guests? I was under the impression that was not something he controlled" Draco was angry but controlled his emotions very well in his father's presence. Lucius on the other hand showed no will to control his, his anger bubbled to the surface. He cleared the room in three quick paces and smacked his son around the head.

"Do not question my authority!" Lucius barked "I have delayed our visit, I think you will find it will turn our for the best" Lucius raised his hand again and Draco winced, Lucius ruffled his hair and struck once more when his son relaxed "Do not wear your emotions where you wear your heart" Lucius growled "Your sleeve Draco is a very vulnerable area! Dismissed" Draco left the room. He had not meant to vent his anger on his son, but he to was angry. Dumbledore had no authority were the girl was concerned but still got his way.