Two Faced

Chapter Four: My Imaginary Friend

AN: Thanks to all that reviewed! You guys gave me the boost I needed! ;

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"Toad's Mate.." Draco said casually to the large painting.

"Ms. Hermione is mad Mr. Malfoy.. you best be careful.." The knight warned Draco before lowering his lance and swinging his painting open.

"Thanks.. I'll be careful.." Draco entered the room to find Hermione sitting on one of the couches, glaring towards the entrance, "What's the matter with you? Looks like a broomstick ran over your cat.."

"You.. gave away the password to the room?! Do you wanna know what your friend did to me?" Hermione tried her best to stay calm, but she was having a hard time, "Never mind.. you wouldn't care anyways.. you'd probably just laugh.."

"Blaise came up here to get some books for me.. As if I was going to walk up here, when I could get someone else to do it, calm down.. That's all he was here for.. " Draco put on a look of worry. Though he hadn't been worried too many times in his life, he hoped this was what it looked like.

"He.. he.. he kissed me!" Hermione put her head in her hands, sobbing to herself.

"A kiss.. that's not so bad.. is it? Granger, don't tell me you've never been kissed before!" he tried his best to hold back laughter. Blaise had really done a good job.

"Of course I have you nitwit.. I just don't appreciate being forced upon one! Especially from a ronchy Slytherin!" she grumbled, grabbing a tissue from the table and blowing her nose.

"That.. ugh, horny bastard.. " Draco sighed, sitting on the couch next to Hermione, "Look.. I'm, well.. I'm sorry for what he did.."

Hermione couldn't believe her eyes. Draco Malfoy, THE Draco Malfoy.. Slytherin all-around jerk.. was sitting next to her and apologizing. Nothing for what he did of course, but still.. an apology was an apology, and she took it as a step in the right direction.

"I.. Malfoy.." Hermione was lost for words, as she sniffled a little, looking at Draco curiously.

"Call me Draco.. " he said, putting out his hand, "Look, I know I've done some stuff in the past.. and yeah, it's been bad.. but how about we start off new? Start on a whole new clean slate! We've gotta live in the same place.. so what's the point in making it uncomfortable? Right?"

"Is this Malf- I mean.. Draco I'm talking to? Did you take the wrong potion?" Hermione laughed, feeling his head, "Yes sir.. he's running a fever.." she said jokingly, shaking his hand afterwards, "Then it's Hermione.. not Granger, and not.. mudblood.."

"Nice to meet you Hermione.." Draco said with a laugh. This is gonna be A LOT easier then I thought it would be.. she may be smart, but she's certainly niave..

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Short chapter.. I know.. sorry guys! I would just like to say HOORAY! HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IS OUT! Sorry.. just spent about 4 hours watching the movie and all the extras that go with it.. totally awesome! Go out and buy it D