A/N: Here's the 4th chappie, thank you my reviewers, I have a note for each of you below. The next 2 chapters are dedicated to one of my best friends, ruu-ruu!!!!!

Ailsa- I'm glad you enjoy my story, I agree change is a great thing.... please keep reviewing!!!!!

ruu-ruu- I agree about Ron being gay, tee-hehehe, so these next two chapters are for you (the next one is better, grins) I'm glad you are enjoying this story.

Asby- yeah, but my spell checker said it was right!!!!!! lol. Yes, you're my beta reader, thanks for showing me that!!!!!!

Starry- what do you mean by more happening? more romance? or more action? both are coming soon. please keep reading!!!!

Without further ado, here's chapter 4. Please R&R!!!!!!! Thanks, -Tinkerbell

If Only chapter 4: A private conversation

Hermione and Malfoy were searching for other students in the corridor after hours. "It sure is silent in these halls after everyone goes to bed," Hermione said. "I know, even the portraits are quiet." Malfoy replied. "Hey Hermione, do you swear not to tell anybody what I'm about to tell you?" Malfoy asked.

"Sure, what's on your mind?" she asked.

"You know, Voldemort is alive again, and that this year I have to decide to be a death eater or not, and all that, right?" Malfoy asked.

"Yes, I was informed of both," Hermione replied not knowing where this conversation would end up.

"Well, I overheard a conversation with Voldemort and my dad, they knew you would be head girl somehow, and after I became a death eater, they wanted me to kill you, but before you react, I've decided not to become one, cuz that is giving up my rights to freedom, and I don't want to be my father, he is evil!!! Even though I can't stand Potter I don't want to become a menace to the wizardry world like my dad, and the other death eaters," Malfoy whispered to her, and she noticed he was sobbing just a little.

"They want me killed? Why?" Hermione asked.

"Easy, two reasons, One, you're a mudblood, no offense, and two, that would be a step closer to Potter. See, they took Sirius's life, now they want to take yours or Ron's so he would be so depressed that he could die," Malfoy explained.

"I should've guessed that," Hermione replied. "Why did you tell me all this anyway?" she asked.

"Because, you needed to be warned about this, I wasn't going to let them kill you, I may be cruel sometimes, but I'm not a killer, plus, Hermione, I think I love you," Malfoy replied honestly, and Hermione embraced him.

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Meanwhile, Ron and Neville were in their dormitory talking about Ron breaking up with Pansy. "That was awesome, Ron, you are the man," Neville said. "Well, I mean with the way she two timed me, she deserved what she got, right?" Ron asked. "Definitely," Neville replied. "So who are you going after now?" Neville asked curiously. "I don't know, do you swear not to tell anyone this?" Ron asked. "Of course," Neville replied. "Okay, well, I think I'm gay," Ron said not avoiding the point at all. "Really? That is different, but in a cool way, I don't think anyone in Hogwarts has ever been gay," Neville replied. "So we are still friends?" Ron asked. "Of course Ron, I kind of feel the same way," Neville replied. "Really?" Ron asked. "Yeah, totally, I mean, look at the girls here, they are like smarty pants, or preps, atleast guys are so down to earth," Neville replied. "Yes, exactly my point," Ron answered. And the boys continued talking about that lifestyle.

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Hermione and Malfoy were heading back to their suites, talking about classes and stuff. "So, Hermione, would you be interested in tutoring me some in a few subjects?" Malfoy asked. "Uhhhh sure, I guess I can help you some," Hermione replied. "Cool," Malfoy replied, and they were finally back at the suites. "Hermione," Malfoy called. "Yes," Hermione replied. "Come here for a minute, please," Malfoy asked. She strolled to him, and he grabbed her waist, and kissed her gently on the lips. "Good night," he whispered. "Good night Malfoy," and they let go, heading to their bedrooms.