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Chapter Twelve

Hermione was furious. Was he stark mad? I mean who did he think he was attacking her while she was taking a shower? And then making out with her? He probably had his way with a lot of girls but not her. She threw on her clothes and stormed out of her room. She grabbed her bag and left the dormitory as fast as she could.

On her way to the great hall she met up with Ron and Harry who were talking about last night's quidditch practice. They stopped when they saw her angry face. "What's wrong 'Mione?" Harry asked while Ron gazed at her intently. "Nothing Malfoy is just an ass." She replied. "Do you want us to hex him?" Ron said with a hateful expression on his face; fists clenched. "No he'd dock points off of Gryffindor." She said as they waded into the great hall and took a seat. Hermione just concentrated on finishing up her breakfast. She knew Malfoy would be down here looking at her reaction of what he had done. When she cautiously glanced up she realized he wasn't there.

Hermione, Ron, and Harry walked to their charms class with Neville. Harry and Ron had to drag Neville out of the trick step he had accidentally stepped into yet again. They entered the charms classroom and took their seats. Professor Flitwick was there standing on top of his usual pile of books.

"Today we will do complex cheering charms, charms that pull people out of chronic depression." He said sweeping a gaze around the class. "We have all learned basic cheering charms before, but these will be harder and I will put a spell for depression on each of you. You will pair up into partners and then try the spell by cheering up your partner. It involves mind concentration and happy memories. The incantation is: Cherdepris! Just swish your wand and point."

They did cheering charms throughout the whole class resulting in many people shrieking with laughter. Hermione was partnered up with Ron, and Ron was sent out of the room because he could not stop laughing uncontrollably. Ron's attempt at the spell cheered up Hermione tremendously; despite what happened in the morning. Professor Flitwick let Ron back in eventually and he came in wearing a cheeky grin while trying not to laugh. They all left the room at the end of the class smiling widely.

They had defense against the dark arts in which they learned about vampires, herbology, and then lunch. Ron was still having little fits of laughter which he was unsuccessfully trying to suppress. They ate lunch and were about to go when Dumbledore stood and said; "I know in the past few days we were not able to have self defense class due to the arrival of our guests, but they will be in session starting from today." Hermione had totally forgotten about them and groaned along with everyone else.

She finished up the rest of her classes and went up to her dormitory to change for the self defense class. On her door there was a piece of parchment stuck on with spell-o- tape. She ripped it off and sat on her bed to read it.

Granger, My apologies for intruding your shower, I was put under a heavy sleeping draught which did not enable me to see very clearly. I thought it was a Slytherin girl I had over last night. Thanks, Draco Malfoy

Hermione considered the note and thought it was a fair excuse. I mean he could have done it any other time. Besides when she had gotten up for a trip to the bathroom she had heard moans coming from the other room and someone saying "Oh Draco" again and again. So she stored the note in her desk and then looked through her clothes for something to wear. She found some maroon velvety shorts which said "sexy" on the back; Lisa had gotten them for her because she had insisted Hermione wore very sober clothing, and a matching maroon tube top. She put them on then looked at herself in the mirror. She reapplied lip gloss and then went outside on the school grounds. The outfit gave her lots of stares from boys who were milled around the door and she heard a few whistles. She felt herself blush but determinedly walked up to Harry and Ron who were standing by a clump of trees. The rest of the school poured out and a bunch of girls came out wearing shorts and tank tops. The boys were wearing shorts and t-shirts.

Ron stared at her open mouthed. "I didn't even know you owned that kind of clothing." He said blushing and trying not to stare too much. Harry was whispering to Ginny behind the tree and making out with her. Ron gave them a disgusted glance and muttered "I wish they wouldn't do it in public..."

"Ok welcome to your self-defense class everyone." Madam Hooch had levitated herself a few feet into the air in order for everyone to see her. "Dumbledore has told you the reason for this class so I suggest we get started." She showed them a few moves in the air and then told them to practice. Since Harry was no where in sight Hermione and Ron tacitly agreed to be partners. Hermione threw a few light punches at Ron as he grabbed her by the waist. She wriggled away and then lightly kicked him in the shins. He was reaching for her and wasn't expecting the kick so he reeled over and fell. Hermione jumped on top of him holding him down and counting to ten.

Ron blushed a scarlet red when Hermione jumped on him and leaned over him; she was looking at everyone else while she was counting, but Ron was staring at her boobs which were right in front of his face. Hermione got up and exclaimed "I win! You're too easy Ron!" "Yeah well...I let you win." He replied and she rolled her eyes at him. Suddenly Madam Hooch levitated herself into the air again and exclaimed "This isn't working! I need you to partner up with someone in another house!" There were a series of groans and everyone reluctantly cast about for a new partner.

Malfoy walked up to Hermione and Ron and said "How about you?" He said gesturing toward them. "Let's get this over with Malfoy." Ron stepped forward and clenched his teeth. "I wasn't talking to you." Malfoy said and stepped closer. "I was talking to Granger. However if you are so desperate for a partner, I can help you there." He indicated to Goyle and he looked menacingly at Ron. Ron gulped. "Shall we?" He asked Hermione. She nodded; she was going to use him as a punch bag.

She flexed her wrists as she followed him to a secluded clearing surrounded by a clump of trees not too far from the crowd. "Shall we begin?" He asked standing opposite her. She nodded and leaped at him without warning. He toppled backward then regained his balance and Hermione landed a blow on his shoulder. He grabbed her waist and looked into her eyes. Hermione felt weak as she looked back. She didn't even make an effort to punch him. His finger trailed down to her navel and poked at the waistband of her shorts. She sucked in a breath slowly and then reached forward and grabbed his lips with hers. She didn't even know why she did that it was just some urge; some impulse. She grabbed his face with both of her hands and kissed him with all she had and he gently laid her down on the sweet smelling grass while lying on top of her and kissing her feverishly. Then she stopped and sat up. "I forgive you." She said and walked out of the clearing. "Sexy indeed." He said to her retreating back, he was most likely reading her shorts.