A/N: Wow all your reviews put such a smile on my face! I love you all, but for time's sake I have only one "shout-out"...I received an astounding compliment from NYCBallerina5678 ... here let me quote:

"From: NYCBallerina5678 ( )

GREAT CHAPTER! AMAZING best writer around. You out-do J.K.!

(I didnt laugh and cry at the same time ;) so does really... unless they are happy tears.)

Alyssa HIGHLY RECOMENDED!"

I was very overwhelmed when I saw that...I love your compliment, Alyssa, but I must disagree with you. J.K. Rowling is brilliant and my story is just a sliver story that evolved from her works of creative-genius! But thank you so much all the same.

I also want to point out that I don't want to make any of you awesome reviews upset by singling her out, but I thought I needed to point out who the REAL master of Harry Potter stories are. I am so grateful to you all and all your reviews! Thank you all so much!

P.S. I would like to share some recent information to you. I am a senior in High School and all of you who are in high school or older know what a Capstone paper is right? It's a long paper we students have to right to graduate high school. Well, my paper regulations at my school are: A 12 page paper on a topic that is perhaps controversial that interests you. I decided on my topic after an "argument" with my friend. My topic (I hope you all appreciate this): Should the Harry Potter series be pulled from childrens' book shelves? My friend claims that if you are a Christian, you can't read or watch Harry Potter. I thought this was insane. I am a strong Christian, as are many of you I'm assuming, and Harry Potter does not threaten my faith life whatsoever. Arguments are made AGAINST Harry Potter books saying they teach children that occult magic is okay and should be used. Some even claim Harry Potter as the anti-Christ. I think all that is B.S. My paper is going to fight for the right for Harry Potter to be read by all, even Christian children. If any of you have websites or just facts you think would help my paper, please email me or tell me in a review! Thank you all so much!

Chap. 24 Interruptions

After classes and a quick meeting with Professor Matherson that night Hermione skipped up to her and Draco's room. Her last three classes were ones without Draco. When her and Draco started going out, she didn't think that she would miss him if she didn't see him for a few hours or so...but she realized how much she would miss him when they broke up for that day. She was elated that they were back together...kinda...I secret. She prayed that there would some how be a way for her and Draco to be together in public. She wanted to hold hands with him, hold him, touch him whenever she wanted...not just in private. As long as Lucius and Voldemort and peers were in the world, she didn't think that would ever be possible. So she was content at the moment with a secret relationship...at least Draco was part of it.

Hermione walked into the room and Draco was sitting there on the couch in a black button up and dark jeans. When she stepped into the room, he looked at her and glanced up at a wall clock.

'You're late.' He stated bluntly.

Hermione looked up at the clock. It was 9:05.

'Draco! I'm five minutes late!' She said smiling.

'I told you to be here at nine o'clock or earlier...or else...'

Hermione threw her arms up in surrender.

'You win Mr. Malfoy! I am late, you are correct. I give my most humble apologies.' She said jokingly.

'You know what that means.' Draco said standing up.

He walked over to her.

'Bend over.' He demanded.

'Excuse me?' She asked, eyebrow raised.

'You need to be punished so you know not to be late again.'

'I will not bend over for you, Draco.' She said firmly. 'That's degrading.'

'Have it your way.' He said plainly, walking back to the couch.

'Draco...don't be like that. I had a meeting with Professor Matherson about our project. That's why I'm late. I tried to get here quickly.'

'What did you have to have a meeting about?' Draco asked.

'I wanted to talk about the time line of our plant.'

'What is it?'

'Well, in the next few days our bulb, if properly taken care of, should sprout four green leaves. In a week, it should blossom into a red flower. It'll grow to the size of a...let's see what could I relate it to so you'd know...it should grow to the size of a bludger. This process takes a month, if taken care of once again. After that month is done a small gnome will jump from the pot. It should have two green arms, two green legs and a red body. Matherson told me not to be alarmed if it , they can be like that sometimes.'

'Cooperative? What do you mean? Please expand.'

'I don't really know. Professor Matherson said each gnome has a different personality.'

'Shit...ours is probably going to create havoc.' Draco said rolling his eyes.

Hermione shrugged her shoulders and sat down next to her "boyfriend". She put her books down and took Draco's hand. She intertwined her fingers with his and placed their hands in her lap. Draco watched her curiously. She looked up at him and blushed. She smiled that oh-so-innocent smile that drove Draco crazy. He looked at her and could not shake how beautiful she was. Draco then did something very un-Draco like. He leaned in and kissed her cheek...only her cheek. He then put his free hand in her hair and ran his fingers through her thick brown hair. He kissed her forehead and then the top of her head. These small actions were very significant to Hermione. Shivers went down her spine as he caressed her hair and kissed her lightly. Hermione moved herself into Draco's lap, not taking her hand from his. She wanted to get closer to him. He smiled when she moved onto him. He kissed her jawbone, he saw her eyes close and he moved his lips to hers. She let go of his hand and placed both her hands on his chest as she kissed him back. As they kissed, Draco could feel Hermione's hands searching his chest muscles. He smiled in his kiss, knowing Hermione didn't realize what she was doing. He decided to take advantage of her want for touch. He moved his hands to the bottom of her white sweater. Before taking his next thought-out action he had to make sure Hermione wasn't ready to stop kissing. He pulled away from her lips. She moaned quietly and opened her eyes. Her eyes were filled with disappointment. It was exactly what Draco hoped to see. He smirked and leaned back in to capture her lips once again.

He slowly brushed his hands underneath her blouse, feeling another layer of clothing. Once he got both hands under her sweater he licked the outside of her mouth, asking to increase the passion of their kiss. She allowed him to enter her mouth. He sucked her tongue for a few seconds before pulling away and lifting her sweater over her head. Hermione did not have time to realize what he did, because once she felt the sweater off he captured her mouth again and she was consumed with passion for Draco. She draped her arms around his neck. He moved his lips to her neck and rotated her so she was lying under him on the couch. She put her hands to his face and pulled his lips back to hers.

Out of the corner of her eye she saw their common room door open. And in walked Harry, looking around not quite noticing the two making out on the couch.

'Hermione? Are you here?' He called.

Draco lifted his head from Hermione at the sound of Harry's voice. Draco growled angrily burying his face into Hermione's shoulder.

'She's right here, Potter.' Draco groaned, his voice muffled by Hermione's shoulder.

Harry looked down and his eyes became wide.

'Hi Harry.' Hermione said smiling sheepishly, pushing Draco off of her.

'Uhh...sorry?' Harry apologized questionably.

'How did you get in?' Hermione asked.

'The lion on your portrait took a liking to me.' Harry said awkwardly. 'I came here because I thought we were going to talk...and I was worried about where you were.'

'We were going to talk?' Hermione asked. She thought for a second. 'Oh! Harry! I was supposed to meet you after last class! I forgot I'm so sorry.'

'It's okay...we were going to talk about you and Malfoy's break up...but...' Harry looked at Hermione and then at Malfoy and then back at the scantily dressed Hermione.

'We can still talk about it...something happened...'

Draco looked at Hermione and shook his head.

'Draco, he obviously can see that we aren't broken up still. Harry won't say anything.' Hermione said to Draco.

'Oh, are you back to having a secret relationship?' Harry asked.

'If you must know, Potter, yes.' Draco snapped. 'Now please leave I was in the middle of a good snog.'

'Draco...' Hermione scolded.

She got off the couch and grabbed her sweater and put it on quickly.

'Well...I better get back to my...project...' Harry said quickly.

Hermione laughed and nodded.

Draco sat on the couch, arms crossed, a pouty look on his face.

'I'll see you around, Hermione...be careful.' Harry said. He then turned to Draco. 'Malfoy.'

'Potter.' Draco responded. 'You know your way out.'

Harry nodded and smiled at Hermione and left.

Hermione looked at Draco and laughed.

'What?' He snapped.

'You are so pathetic.' Hermione stated.

'I am not. I'm just disappointed in Potter's horrible sense of time.'

'Harry didn't know what we were doing...he was worried about me.'

'Worried my ass.' Draco spat.

A knock came to the door.

'Potter...' Draco growled.

'Come in.' Hermione said cheerfully.

Expecting to see Harry, the couple was a bit thrown off at their guest.

'Oh, good evening Head Master.' Hermione said smiling.

'Good evening, Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy.'

Draco nodded, acknowledging his presence.

'Is there something we can do?' Hermione asked.

'Not you, I am actually here to tell Draco that his father is here and would like to see him.'

Hermione and Draco both widened their eyes.

'Oh, um...is it that important?' Hermione asked, sounding stupid. After it came out of her mouth she realized that it was none of her business, but she didn't want Lucius to see Draco.

'It's okay, Hermione.' Draco said to her. 'I'll be fine.'

Draco stood up and walked with Dumbledore to the door. Then he stopped.

'Sir, I'll meet you in the corridor.'

Dumbledore looked from Draco, to Hermione and back to Draco. Dumbledore simply smiled and kept walking.

Draco turned to Hermione and walked to her. She looked frightened.

'Draco, stay here.' She pleaded.

'I'll be back later.' He said, ignoring her plea.

He turned to leave.

'Draco!' She called worriedly.

He turned and looked into at her, her face was filled with concern. He stepped back to her and kissed her gently on the lips.

'I'll be back tonight, baby, I promise.'

He then ran out of the room, leaving Hermione alone thinking about what Lucius is going to do.

A/N: Sorry, it was a bit short again...and I left you at some what of a cliffhanger! Sorry! I'll update this week though I promise! REVIEW PLEASE!