A/N: Hey! OMG thank you all so much for your wonderful reviews! I got soooo many and they were all so nice! I love you all too!
I also want to clear ONE thing up: Draco did not propose to Hermione in the last chapter at the end. That wasn't a proposal. Draco was never really sure he wanted to be with Hermione forever. He fought with himself about that subject in previous chapters, but in the last chapter, he realized that he loves her more than anything else, and he lost her for a bit and realized he could never lose her again. So, he was just telling her that basically they would be together forever. But it wasn't a true "proposal". Sorry, to all of those who wanted it to be a proposal but it wasn't.
I just got home from seeing the new movie Phantom of the Opera the one in the movie theaters right now, not a play of it. And it was FABULOUS! I recommend it to EVERYONE! It was a beautiful romantic musical, and we don't see to many of those made anymore. I went out and bought the soundtrack and everything. It was an awesome movie. Go see it!
Chap. 47 Glowing Red
Hermione woke restfully in Draco's strong arms, which were wrapped around her. Her eyes fluttered open and saw his still closed. She knew she had to get home, before her parents realized she was gone and before Draco's parents realized she was there.
Hermione slipped out of his grasp, being very gentle with his scarred arm. She crawled off the bed, taking a sheet that was tossed to the side and wrapped it around her naked body. She then walked over to his writing desk and was about to write a note to Draco, explaining her departure. But then she thought, Too risky. Lucius may see it.
Hermione didn't want to just leave without saying goodbye. But her worries were trivial. She felt an arm slide around her waist, then a hand move hair from her shoulder, and lips beginning to kiss her neck and shoulder.
She sighed softly, tilting her head, allowing him more access.
'Ohh Draco…' she moaned softly.
Hermione then turned around, and wrapped her arms around her neck.
'Were you going to leave without saying goodbye?' He asked, placing a small kiss on her lips.
'I wasn't sure what I was going to do, I didn't want to wake you though… now I don't have to worry.' She said kissing him back. 'I should go now though. My parents will notice something's up when they knock on my door for breakfast and "I" say that I want to go to sleep again…'
'That's true.' He replied. Then he looked down at the sheet she was wearing. 'Nice outfit.'
She laughed.
'I didn't want to walk around your room naked.'
'Why not? I wouldn't mind…'
'I seemed odd. I don't know.' She shrugged.
'Well, get dressed and go home then. I don't want your family getting upset with you.'
She moved away from him and began to get dressed. He watched her with a smile on his face. She looked up and saw the mischievous grin.
'What are you smirking at?' She asked him.
'Nothing.'
'Nothing? Well I don't believe you.' She replied firmly as she buttoned up her pants.
'Do you need help at all?' He asked her, still grinning.
'No thank you.' She smiled. 'I think I can dress myself.'
'Well you always need help undressing so I wasn't sure.'
'I don't need help undressing, you just choose to help me.' She laughed.
'That's true.'
She finished dressing, and had also put boxers and a black beater on. They stood with each other for a few silent minutes. Then Hermione raised her hand and placed it against his heart.
'Thank you, Draco.' She said.
'For what my love?'
'Giving me your love once again.'
'You always had it, I just wasn't sure you wanted it any longer…but let's not talk about it anymore.'
She nodded in agreement.
'I'm sorry. I am just so happy you came back to my room last night.'
He raised his hand and placed it against hers, which was against his fast-beating heart.
'When will I see you next?' She asked him.
'Well two days until Christmas, four until school…you can't come here again. I'll visit you for a bit on Christmas, but after that I think we'll have to wait until school.'
She nodded and smiled.
'That's fine, Draco. I think I'll survive, it'll be hard but I'll do it.'
'Is that sarcasm I hear?' He asked.
'Maybe a hint.' She smiled.
She then leaned up and kissed him softly.
'Until Christmas then.' She said.
He nodded and let her go.
She then left him.
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Hermione apparated back home. She appeared in her room and the first thing she saw was that her door was unlocked.
Her eyes widened. She knew she locked her door.
She turned around and saw Bradin sitting on her bed, arms crossed, stern look on his face.
'Where have you been?' He asked.
'Okay, Bradin, listen, I was at Draco's but we didn't have sex or anything so don't go all big-brother on me.'
'I thought mini-Malfoy left so you could spend time with family?'
'He did. But then something happened with Jess that shouldn't have and Draco found out and I had to try and fix it.'
'Something happened with Jess? What do you mean?'
'Nothing. It doesn't matter anymore.' She stated firmly.
'Did Jess make a move on you finally?'
'Yes. He kissed me. Draco and I broke up for a very long two days, if you must know.'
'And you got back together? Did you kiss Jess back?'
'A little maybe…'
'And he took you back? Draco did?'
'Yes. He realized I don't love Jess and that it was a mistake. A big one.'
'Wow. If Christine kissed another guy I don't think I'd take her back.'
'I'm sure you and Christine haven't gone through as much as Draco and I have… wait. Who's Christine?'
'I do have a girlfriend.'
'Who!'
'She lives in America. She goes to my university.'
'Oh! Why didn't you tell me?'
'I don't have to tell my little sister everything.'
'You make me tell you everything! It's only fair!'
'I ask you everything and force you to tell me. It's different.'
'Well can I ask about Christine and then you tell me?'
'Depends on what you ask.'
'Is she pretty?'
'Would I go out with her if she wasn't?' He retorted.
'Well, that was very arrogant of you.'
'Sorry, go on.'
'Blonde? Brunette? Red? Raven?'
'Black, raven I guess.'
'Wow, not blonde? Shocking.' She said with a smile.
'Blonde? Why the fuck would I go out with a Krista?'
'Not all blondes are dumb, Bradin. Draco's brilliant.'
'He's a guy. It's different.'
'Is not, but whatever. Is she tall, short? You know what, just describe her looks to me.'
'Dark hair, green eyes, medium height, like 5'5". She's slender and has a nice ass.'
Hermione laughed.
'Good to know.' She replied. 'What is she going to college for? You're going to be an athlete physician right? Is that what she's doing?'
'Nah, she's massage therapist…she's already really good.'
'Well, a message therapist, eh? That's a nice bonus.'
'Yeah, she's a good girlfriend.'
'How long have you been together?'
'Three months.'
'Do mum and dad know?'
'Nah.'
She smiled.
'I'm the first in the family!'
'Krista knows her. She goes to school with us you twit.'
Hermione blushed.
'Oh yeah…do you think you guys will be together for a long time?'
'I don't know. I don't think that far in advance.'
'Have you guys…?'
'You shouldn't ask me that.'
'You asked Draco.'
'Well then go ask Christine.'
Hermione narrowed her eyes at him.
'I don't have to. I know you have.'
'You don't know that.'
'So, you haven't?'
'She's very conservative.' Bradin responded.
'Wow. You must really like her if you haven't had sex with her yet and you're still going out after three months!'
'What kind of guy do you think I am, little sister?'
'The kind Draco used to be.'
Bradin stared at her for a bit, then stood up.
'I feel weird talking to my little sister about my girlfriend, so I'm going to go down to breakfast. Coming?'
'Sure.'
Then the two siblings left together.
-
Draco dressed and went down to the dining room.
His mother and some house elves were already down there.
'Good morning dear.' Narcissa said when she saw him.
'Morning mother.'
'How are you feeling?'
'Well.'
'Your mark isn't hurting you too badly?'
'Not too bad. It hurt like bloody hell last night though.'
'I'm sorry, darling.'
'It's fine. Nothing you can do now, or could have done.'
Narcissa was about to say something, but then Lucius enter.
'Morning, dear.' She said to him.
He strolled over to her and she kissed his cheek.
'Morning, Draco.' Lucius said when he noticed him.
'Morning father.'
'Did your mark burn?'
'Yes, badly, last night.'
'Good. That means it's working, the brand was deep enough.'
'That's good?'
'Yes. Unless you want to get it done again.'
'No. It's burned well.'
'That's what I thought.' Lucius said irritably.
They all sat down as the elves served them.
'What are you going to do when you get back to school, Draco?' Lucius asked.
'What do you mean?'
'About your mark, you fool.'
'Lucius.' Narcissa said, trying to scold him about calling their son names.
'Quiet Narcissa.'
She submit and looked down and continued to eat.
'I won't let anyone see.' Draco said.
'Good.'
Their family then ate in silence.
After breakfast, Draco decided to go visit Blaise for a bit. He owled him.
Hey Blaise, Just wondering what you're up to. Can I come over?…it's dreadful over here with my dad. Owl back soon. –Drake
Draco then tied it around Demon's leg.
'Bring this to Blaise Zabini.' He instructed, as he pet the owl's head.
The black owl then flew off. Draco sat on his couch waiting for a response. He received one quickly.
Hey fucker. Please come over, it'll give me an excuse not to hangout with fucking Crabbe and Goyle…and fucking Lavender is on vacation with her parents…ugh. See you in a bit.
Draco laughed as he read his friend's note. So predictable as usual. Draco ran down to the main living room to tell his parents he was off.
'I'm going over to Blaise's. I'll be back later.'
'All right, dear. Have fun.' Narcissa said with a smile.
'If the mark glows, you better apparate to Him. No fucking around with Zabini.'
'Yes, sir. Good bye.'
Draco then apparated to Blaise's house.
Draco appeared in Blaise's room. Blaise was on his bed, looking at a magazine.
'Well, it's about fucking time.'
'What the bloody hell are you talking about? That was like five minutes tops.'
'Yeah, yeah. So how was Grangers?'
'It was okay, we broke up for about two-three days.'
'Really! Why did she break up with you?'
Draco lifted an eyebrow at Blaise.
'And why would you presume that SHE broke up with ME?'
'…look at her. Why would you break up with her?'
'Well, Mr. Thinks-He-Knows-Everything I broke it off. But it doesn't matter anymore. We were both stupid. All that matters is that we're back together for good.'
'For good? What's that supposed to fucking mean?'
'I don't know. I just said it.'
'No one says anything like "we're back together for good" randomly. What happened? What did you say to her?'
'What do you mean? And why must there ALWAYS be a hidden meaning for everything with you?'
'Because, with you, there ALWAYS is a hidden meaning. You never come out and say exactly what you want, when it comes to "feelings" and shit. You speak in riddles.'
'Well thank you for that analyzation of my mind.' Draco said rolling his eyes.
'It's true, man. So, how'd you get back together?'
'She came to me and apologized for the shit she pulled and I eventually forgave her.'
'What shit?'
'She kissed another guy, okay? Satisfied?'
'Really! Wow…didn't think Granger had it in her.'
'Me either. That's why I freaked out, but it's FINE now. So drop it.'
'Sorry, Drake. So you and her are good now?'
'Yes. And it feels much better that way.' Draco stated. 'Anyway…how are you and Lavender then?'
'Haven't seen her since school.'
'On vacation?'
'Yeah. With her parents.'
'Going good though, other than that? Are you two keeping in touch?'
'Yeah, it's going well. Not as good as you and your wife, but good.' He said with a smirk.
'Ha. Ha. Very funny.' Draco said sarcastically.
Blaise just shrugged.
Suddenly Draco's arm began to burn like crazy.
'Ahh!' Draco cried out in pain.
'What?' Blaise asked in confusion.
Draco gripped his arm and winced.
'What?' Blaise asked again.
Draco lifted his sleeve so Blaise could see his mark. It was glowing a deep red.
'You got your mark?'
'Yes…and it is fucking hurting like hell right now!'
'Does Hermione know?' Blaise asked.
'Yes. I have to go though.' Draco said bitterly, not toward Blaise but at himself.
'What's wrong though? What's going on with the mark?'
'Fucking Voldemort is "calling" his bitch…me apparently.' Draco said angrily.
'Are you going to be okay?' Blaise asked.
'I've never fucking done this, Zabini. I don't know what will happen. I'll owl you tonight.' Draco stated, still wincing. 'Bye.'
Draco then apparated away, and appeared in front of Voldemort.
'Be faster next time young Malfoy.' Voldemort stated impatiently. 'We have to talk about future plans for me and my followers.'
