Chapter 9

Potions

Disclaimer: Although I wish that I owned Harry or Ron or Draco, I do not own a thing.

"It's so nice of you to join us. Ten points from Gryffindor and detention for all of you." Snape growled as Hermione, Ron, and Harry quickly sat down in their seats.

"We were not late. I checked my watch before we came to class." Hermione said.

Snape shot Hermione an evil look and continued to write on the board.

"Turn to page 835 in your The Complete Guide to Potions book and be ready to be put into pairs.

The class quickly pulled out their books and turned to page 835.

Once everyone was on the same page, Snape cleared his throat.

"First group, Potter and Anderson."

A pretty blonde girl sat down next to Harry, a smile spread across his rosy face.

"Clemence and Brook."

"Weasley and Robinson."

Ron grinned as a tall brunette girl sat down next to him.

The list continued on until there were only two people left.

"Finally, last but not least, Mister Malfoy and Miss Granger."

"No bloody way.." Ron growled.

"Hermione knows how to handle herself, mate." Harry said, hoping that he was right and that Hermione would know how to protect herself from Draco.

Without any hesitation, Hermione threw her book bag over her shoulder and plopped down in the empty seat next to Draco.

Draco grinned as Harry and Ron cast him threatening looks from the other side of the room.

"I see that your friends are enjoying this. Look at Weasley. He looks like he's about to explode." Draco said with a smile.

Hermione looked at Ron and Harry. "They're probably over there listing off the many spells they could use on you when Snape's not around."

"I wouldn't doubt it."

Hermione sighed and took out a piece of parchment and a pen from her bag.

"I can't believe that you, Hermione Granger, have detention."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Snape is a complete idiot who needs to learn how to read the bloody clock."

Draco smiled. "Well, since you have detention, I might as well join you."

Hermione looked confused. "Why would you want detention? Don't tell me that you would actually want to spend another retched hour with Snape?"

"You, Me, Ron, and Harry, spending detention together. You know, it could be a lot of fun."

Hermione shook her head. "You are such an instigator, Draco Malfoy."

Draco grinned. "Yes I am, thank you very much. Now, if you will excuse me, I must earn myself a detention."

Draco cleared his throat and raised his hand high for Snape to see.

"Professor Snape, have I told you that you look horribly gruesome today?"

Snape shot up from his desk and glared at Draco.

"You think you are funny, don't you? We'll have to see about that in detention, now won't we?" Snape growled.

Draco put down his hand and smiled.

"Easy as that." He said, sitting back in his chair.

A/N: I'm sorry that this chapter is so short. It's been a while since I last updatedand I really wanted to get this chapter out. I have a small case of writers block for the next chapter, so if you have any ideas, feel free to share them with me. Thanks a bunch! Also, be sure to check out my new story, The Pain of Loving. Cookies for everyone!

Love always,

Jess