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Chap. 20 The First Date

Hermione and Draco told only that class about their relationship, so naturally, the whole school knew about it. Hermione was very worried about this, however. She felt it was her fault that everyone knew, because of Ron. It would be her fault if Lucius found out.

It took a while for Draco and Hermione to shake off all the students bombarding them with questions about their relationship, but finally they both managed to find each other alone in the library.

Hermione turned, relieved to see Draco she hugged him.

'Oh Draco! Everyone knows! Everyone!' She cried. 'I'm so sorry.'

'Why are you sorry? I'm the one who told them.'

'You wouldn't have had to if Ron didn't say anything...and Ron is my fault.'

'Ron isn't your fault, he's an ass and that's his fault.'

'But now your father will find out...somehow...and then Voldemort and then...and then...' Hermione began to cry again, thinking about harm coming to Draco.

'Hermione, I don't want you to worry about me.'

'How can I not?' She asked looking up at him.

He wiped her eyes with his thumbs.

'Try. I don't want you stressing out over this. Let me worry about us.'

She nodded.

He leaned down and kissed her softly.

'I think, Ms. Granger, that you have a class to get to.'

She nodded.

'You too.'

'I'll see you at lunch?' Draco asked.

'I hope so.'

-

Pansy was frantically writing a note in the Slytherins Dungeons.

Goyle and Crabbe walked up to her cautiously.

'What are you doing?' Crabbe asked her.

'Shut up...let me finish.' She snapped.

Goyle and Crabbe looked at the parchment she was scratching on.

'Mr. Malfoy? You are writing to Lucius?'

Pansy just kept writing...after a few minutes she stopped, attached the note to an owl and it flew off.

'Yes. I wrote to Lucius.'

'Why?'

'I informed him of his son's embarrassing behavior to the pureblood wizarding world.' Pansy said angrily.

'Won't Draco get in trouble for that?' Goyle asked.

'He shouldn't have gone out with that mudblood. He knows his father won't approve.'

'Yeah, I guess Draco must learn.' Crabbe shrugged.

'The Dark Lord won't like it much either.' Goyle added. 'Do you think that he'll punish Draco, Pansy?'

'Lucius won't tell the Dark Lord, it's embarrassing for him.' Pansy replied.

-

After Hermione's morning classes, she walked with Ginny and Harry to lunch.

'Hermione, are you going to be okay? I mean...everyone knows about you and Malfoy now.' Harry asked.

'Draco told me not to worry. So I am going to try not to.' Hermione responded.

'Wow...Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy...' Ginny sighed. 'I would have never believed you unless I'd seen it.'

'It's still hard to believe...and I'm in the relationship!' Hermione joked.

They walked into the Great Hall together. Hermione looked for Draco, she saw him sitting with Blaise, and only Blaise.

Draco's eye caught Hermione's.

'Yo, Blaise, I gotta go talk to Hermione quick, I'll be right back.' Draco told him.

'Go do what you have to do.' Blaise grinned.

Draco smirked and slid off his chair and ran over to Hermione.

Harry and Ginny eyed him suspiciously.

Draco didn't look at Harry or Ginny, just Hermione.

'Hey.' He said, smiling at her.

'Hi, how were your classes?' She asked.

'Fine. Boring. Yours?'

'Good.'

Hermione looked at Harry and Ginny awkwardly.

'Oh. Right.' Harry said annoyed. 'C'mon, Ginny. We'll see you later, 'Mione.'

'Bye, Hermione!' Ginny said grinning as Harry pulled her away from the "couple".

'Hermione, I wanted to ask you something.'

'What?' She asked.

'Are you up to that "first date" tonight?'

She smiled. That gave him his answer.

'Can I pick you up at seven,?' Draco asked.

'Not eight?' Hermione asked.

'Nah...that didn't work out last time. I'm sure it will this time...don't eat dinner here.'

Draco smirked.

Hermione laughed nervously.

'All right.'

'Well, I better get back to Zabini.' Draco stated.

'Yeah, I better get to Harry and Gin.'

Draco leaned down and kissed Hermione's cheek. As he leaned back up, he noticed everyone in the room looking at them. He rolled his eyes as Hermione blushed.

'I'll see you tonight.' He said quickly before walking back to Blaise.

She walked back to Harry and Ginny and ate, nervous, yet excited about her date that night.

-

After Ron ran out of the DADA class, he ran into the Head Master. Dumbledore, being Dumbledore and nearly all-knowing, could tell there was something wrong.

'Would you take a walk with me back to my office, Mr. Weasley?' He asked the angry red-head.

'Why, professor?'

'It is apparent to me that you are upset. Is there something you need to talk to me about?'

'No.'

'Nothing?'

'No.'

Shortly after than Professor Matherson came out and met the two in the hall.

'Head Master, I think I need to share some information with you, that is concerning me about young Mr. Weasley.'

Ron looked frightened.

'Yes? What is it?' Dumbledore asked.

'Mr. Weasley has been accused of attempted rape.'

Dumbledore nodded...not shocked, for he already had an idea of it.

'Mr. Weasley what do you have to say for yourself?'

'I didn't rape anyone.'

'No one said you did. You were accused of attempting it.'

Ron didn't speak.

'Was the victim Miss Granger?' Dumbledore asked Matherson.

He nodded in confusion.

'Did you already know of this accusation?' He asked.

'No, not exactly. Who accused Mr. Weasley of this crime?' Dumbledore asked.

'Many upset people in my Defense Against the Dark Arts. Miss Brown and Miss Patil mainly...and Miss Granger was not denying it.'

Suddenly Ron began to sob.

'Mr. Weasley, are you all right?' Matherson asked him.

'I didn't mean to do that to Hermione!' He cried. 'I just wanted what other guys got and

I got too ahead of myself! I didn't want to hurt her!'

'But the fact, Mr. Weasley, is that you did. And for that you must be punished. I have no choice but to send a letter to your parents explaining why you have a three-week suspension...and a month of detention with Professor Snape after you return.'

Ron nodded as he cried.

'I understand.'

Dumbledore then turned to Matherson.

'Please take Mr. Weasley to his room so he can gather his things.'

Matherson nodded, Ron began to walk away and the professor followed.

--

Hermione was in her room getting ready. It was nearly 7, and she had put on a white layered skirt on, with a light yellow sweater. She brushed through her wavy hair and put on light make up. She heard someone knock on her door. She hoped it was Draco, but because of past experiences she decided not to assume.

'Draco?' She called.

'Yes.' He said laughing.

She sighed happily and jumped up to open her door. Draco stepped in smoothly. He looked very...very...sharp. He was wearing a silk black dress shirt with silver cufflinks, and black pants with a silver belt. He pulled a white lily from behind his back.

'Oh, Draco!' She smiled.

'You look beautiful, Hermione.' Draco smiled.

'And you look very debonair also.' She said as she walked over to a table. She conjured up a vase with water and set the flower in it.

As she walked away from him, Draco watched her. He could tell she was excited for the night, she had a slight bounce in her usually graceful walk, she smiled brightly when she greeted him also...she did look beautiful.

'Are you ready to go?' Draco asked her.

She nodded happily.

He put his arm out, for her to grasp, she did. He guided them to an open window.

'Draco, what are we doing?'

'You might want to take a jacket.' He said, as he grabbed his that was laid over a chair.

'Draco...where are we going?' She asked as she walked to her closet grabbing a black coat.

He snapped his fingers and his broom flew from his room and landed in his palm.

'I'm taking you on a date.'

'Uh...' She started to back away. 'Isn't there any other way we can get to this place?'

'Why?'

'I don't do well with fl-flying.' She stammered.

Draco laughed.

'Hermione Granger has a fear?'

'So. What's the big deal?' She snapped.

'I won't let you fall.'

'I didn't say you would. But I'm still not going on that stick.'

'Oh come on Hermione, you've felt it, you know it's not the size of a stick.' He smirked.

He then laughed at his own vulgar joke.

'Draco...'

'I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. You have to admit you set yourself up for that one.'

'Fine. Now let's leave and find another way to get to the location of our date.'

'Hermione...you have to conquer your fear of flying. I'll help you, I won't let you go once. Close you eyes the whole time if you must, it's probably a good idea anyway, you'll be more surprised when we get there.'

'No, Draco, I am not getting on that flying contraption!'

He took her hand gently and kissed it.

'Do you trust me?' He asked.

'What?'

'Do you trust me?'

'Yes...' She replied hesitantly.

'Then come on.'

'Up.' Draco ordered the broom. The broom flew into a horizontal position, floating.

He hopped up, one leg on each side. He helped Hermione up onto his broomstick...not

not THAT broomstick...she sat side-"saddle" because of her skirt. She put her face immediately into Draco's chest and hugged him tightly.

'You don't want to look?' Draco asked.

'No...just go.' She said.

He laughed and took off, more slowly than usual, out their window.

'Hermione, are you okay?' He asked her after a few seconds of flying high.

Her face was still buried into his chest.

'I'mpf finempf.' She said, her voice muffled by his body.

Hermione liked being close to Draco. She was afraid, but she decided even if she wasn't, she probably would still hold onto him. She inhaled deeply, every few seconds, taking in his rich smell. He smelt of "minty/woodsy" musk. The intoxicating smell wanted her to melt. She was scared out of her mind, but she still felt very safe with Draco's strong arm tightened around her.

Draco kept his face against hers. He could smell her fair, womanly fragrance. It wanted to ravish her right there...but knew he had to control himself. He was happy that he finally got her onto the broom, and was able to take her on this date.

Draco slowed the speed of his broom as they neared their destination. Within seconds Draco landed the broom.

'You can look, Hermione.' Draco said softly.

Hermione brought her face out of his chest and looked around. They were in Hogsmeade, in front of The Three Broomsticks. She looked into the windows, the pub was lit up with many candles, giving it a romantic glow. No one was inside but two workers.

'What did you think of the ride?' Draco asked her.

'It wasn't too bad, considering I couldn't even see that I was flying.' She smiled. 'Where do we go now?'

'We're hear.' Draco grinned.

As he said this the door to The Three Broomsticks opened and a nicely dressed woman was standing there.

'Welcome Draco and Hermione. Your dinner awaits.' She said smiling.

'Draco?' Hermione asked looking for an answer.

'Shall we go in?'

'Why is there no one else here?' She asked.

'I pulled some strings.' He smirked.

She blushed and walked in on his arm.

They sat down together and dinner was immediately brought out to them. It was a large dinner with lots of butterbeer.

'Draco, this is so nice. You have the place lit up beautifully, and you look so nice, you must have done a lot to make this work.'

'Yes. I plan on getting rewarded for my hard work.' He said pointing to the door that led to the furnace room. 'You remember that nice little room?'

She grinned.

'No, please enlighten me.'

'I will after your finished with your dessert.'

-

A man came and gathered their dessert plates.

'Thank you, it was a very delicious dinner.' Hermione told the man.

'I will pass the compliment to the chef.' He smiled.

Hermione reached across the table, taking Draco's hands in hers.

'Draco, this was so wonderful. I'm sorry if you had something this nice planned for last time...since we never got around to it.'

'It's fine. It wasn't too tragic, nothing you should worry about.'

She nodded.

'There's something in the back room I want to remind you of now.' He smirked.

She smiled as he stood up. She took his hand and guided her to the door.

'I need to show my date...how you heat this place.' Draco lied to the owner.

The man winked.

'Take your time, sir.'

'Will do.' Draco replied.

Draco opened the door and stepped aside, allowing Hermione to enter first. She stepped in. This room also had candles lit inside, despite the furnace, which was turned down very low. It also had a couch, which mysteriously was not there on their last adventure here.

Draco followed Hermione into the room and closed the door.

'Where did this couch come from?' Hermione asked, with a sly smile on her face.

'Oh, just something I had lying around.' He said as he wrapped his arms around her face.

'Are you having a good "first date" so far?' Draco asked her.

'Very...more than I could hope for. It's been a lovely evening, Draco. No one has ever done anything this nice for me.'

Draco gazed at her.

'You look beautiful tonight. You out did yourself. I've never seen you wear that skirt before...'

'Oh you know, it's just something I had laying around.' She joked kissing him lightly.

That quick kiss triggered something greater. Draco moved his hand to her face, tilting it softly, pressing his lips against hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer to her. She clumsily moved him with her to the couch, plopping down roughly.

'Ooh, a little hasty are we?' Draco asked breathlessly.

'Be quiet and kiss me.' Hermione ordered.

Draco was a bit shocked, but obeyed.

He rotated her so that he was sitting on the couch and she was sitting on him. He kissed her passionately, his tongue exploring her mouth unleashed. Her fingers roamed threw his soft hair as they snogged. His arms slid up and down her spine, arousing her without her even realizing it.

He moved his mouth to her chin, and down to her neck. She moaned softly.

He slowly moved her into a laying position on the couch and crawled on top of her. Hermione had her arms around his neck, playing with his hair gently as he placed soft kisses around her face. She could feel his member hardening against her hip, but she ignored it. She just wanted him to continue to kiss her. Draco had one arm under her head, while the other brushed her arm.

Hermione suddenly felt Draco's hand move down to her thigh and glide up underneath her skirt. He started rubbing his thumb dangerously close to her pubic area as he kissed her neck.

Hermione gasped and flailed under his body. He quickly removed his hand and sat up.

'I'm sorry.' He quickly blurted out. 'I-I got excited and carried away.'

Hermione back away from him a bit and straightened out her outfit.

'Draco, I think we should go now.' She said firmly.

'No, please, Hermione,' He started, moving closer to her, 'I don't want to end this night like this.'

'How did you want to end it, Draco?' She asked, searching his eyes.

'I don't know, not like this.' He said reaching out to grab her hand.

She jumped at his touch.

'Hermione?' He asked pulling back from her. 'I wasn't going to hurt you. You look afraid.'

'I just got scared when you moved your hand up my skirt.'

'Hermione...I know this isn't an excuse, but you know my past. I've never done anything less than shagging with a girl before you...I respect you and I won't pressure you...but I might slip, like I just did. I don't want you to be afraid of contact with me, and I know it might be hard for you now, because of Ron. I'm sorry, just don't end the night like this.'

Hermione hadn't taken her eyes off of his.

She nodded and kissed him softly.

'I'm not afraid of you...you just startled me. I don't feel comfortable right now, moving further with you than what we have done.' She said softly.

'I know. It's okay. We don't have to.'

'You aren't mad?'

'No.'

'You aren't disappointed?'

'I'm not going to lie, there's nothing that I'd rather do than shag you senseless right here, but I won't press the matter, I know how you feel about it. I don't look down on you for it, I respect it. At least you aren't a slut like many other girls.'

Hermione nodded happily.

'Can we just go back to our room?' Hermione asked.

'You aren't upset with me at all?' Draco asked her.

'No, I loved this night. It was wonderful, I rather just lay with you back in our room, just in case I fall asleep...we do have classes in the morning.'

'All right. Let's go.'