A/N I was way serious about the 5 reviews, and I finally got 5…so here's your next chapter! Oh, and that song is owned by Rascal Flatts, not me. I forgot to put that in last chapter.

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Artpixie37: Thanks so much! Yes…I must admit I am a hopeless romantic, so my story is too. lol. There is actually a little bit of me in this chapter…so yay!

Arekisu: I based the people in the band off the people in my head…but now that I think of it they are: some guy I used to know (drummer), 2 guys in my math class who actually play bass (bassist), a hott guy I saw walking down the street. And the drummer is my favorite…so watch out because I will be making an entrance in this story!

Sissified: Yeah, I know he's a little OCC…thanks! I try for originality.

Jaqui: Thank you!

Tham: HEEHEE I LIKE THAT NAME…ok, deep breath…YESH THISH ISH MORE SHOON!

And without further ado….MY CHAPTER! WHOOPIE:stops and stares at my father who has just walked into the room wearing a red mesh tomato bag on his head…:

Chapter 7

"Aw shit," Draco muttered.

The drummer, Trey, stood up and yelled, "GO GET HER DRACO, YOU MORON!"

"Oh yeah," Draco took off running after her.

'I can't believe it. He tricked me. Hey…that was Draco! He likes me! We kissed! Again! YES! I can't believe it. That was him? He didn't tell me! Did he know who I was? Well, obviously. How can you be so bloody stupid? WHY HERMIONE WHY!' she thought as she ran pell mell into the castle.

'Why must she run so bloody fast?' Draco thought. ' BUGGER!'

Draco ran into the castle and skidded to a stop. Hermione was nowhere to be found. Draco cursed under his breath and slumped against the wall. Seconds later, Trey ran in, drumsticks stuck in his back pocket, and did the same exact thing. He spotted Draco and walked over.

"Dude…I don't see your chick, so WHY ARE YOU JUST SITTING THERE!"

"I don't know where she went already! So just back the fuckin' hell off!"

"Dude, anger management. Good idea. I know you've got the whole macho Malfoy thing going on…but that is no way to win a lady. Now think, where does she go when she is upset? Think of a time when she was majorly upset."

"Uh…right after the war when we spent the summer here."

"Good boy, now where did she spend most of her time?"

"On the roof."

"Roof. Right. Ok, man, this school has a lot of very large roofs, so I suggest you think deeper and remember which roof."

Draco took off at a sprint. Trey shook his head as he looked after him. "That boy needs serious help."

Draco was breathing heavily as he reached the heads' dorms. "Ok, now how to get on the roof? I remember her telling me that she loved to sit on the roof when she was upset and write or sketch or just lie there and look up at the stars."

Suddenly he noticed the open window at the end of the common room. He climbed out onto the sloped roof below and saw a shadowy figure a little ways up the roof. "Hermione?" he called. The figure didn't answer.

Draco carefully walked up and sat next to her. He noticed she had tear tracks on her face as she turned to face him. "It was you."

"Yes, it was. Does that upset you?" he asked gently, praying to whatever higher being there was that she would say no.

"Remember when I said you would have to prove to me you weren't your father?"

'That wasn't a yes or a no…why wasn't it a yes or a no!' "Yes…" Draco replied.

"I ran because I was confused. I didn't know what to think"

"Okay." 'This is starting to get confusing…'

"You proved it to me tonight."

Draco gathered Hermione in his arms and gave her the sweet, long kiss they had both been longing for.

The two rose, joined hands and descended into their common room. They headed back to the ball, where whispering about the shocking couple could be heard on the dance floor. As they re-entered, all eyes were on them again.

Trey jumped up on the stage and grabbed the microphone. "Yes people, that is Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. We are so proud of you for figuring out their new…couple-ship. Now, if you don't want them to break up as fast as they got together…I suggest you stop gawking."

Whispers could be heard about the sexy American drummer from Draco's band. Hermione smiled as the girls went gaga over the foreign boy.

"We should be making bets on who will go after him first," Hermione whispered into Draco's ear as they slow danced in the center of the dance floor.

Draco spun her around into a low dip. As she returned upright, he kissed her lips and whispered back, "I'd like to see them try. His girlfriend can be a feisty one."

Hermione smiled and closed her eyes. This was the best night of her life, with no exceptions.

The next day was a whirlwind of packing, making out, saying goodbyes, making out, moving out, and…making out.

Finally it was time to board the train. A teary group of 7th years waved goodbye to the teachers and students as the train pulled out of the depot. While Hermione and Ginny found a compartment, Ron and Harry took Draco aside.

"Alright, mate. You know we all decided no hard feelings after you joined our side. But get this straight-" Harry started.

"You hurt Hermione and you die. Plain and simple."

Harry smiled, "Ok?"

Draco smirked, "I think it's…touching…that you care so much about Hermione. But I'm not going to hurt her. Thank you for this little…intimidating…talk."

Ron laughed, "You haven't dealt with my brothers yet. Hermione's part of the family now, and we don't take kindly to people messing around with our sisters."

Draco's pale complexion got visibly paler. He turned on his heel and power walked to the compartment.

Once inside, he sat down and Hermione plopped down on his lap. His fingers lazily traced circles on her back and moved up to tangle in her hair.

Ginny laughed, "Did they try the old intimidation routine on you?"

Draco nodded.

"Just wait until you meet the rest of the family. The Weasley men were crazy when it was just the six of them and one baby sister. Now they have two little sisters and seven men, plus my dad. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes when they decide to have their little talk."

"Gin! Please stop intimidating my boyfriend!" Draco smiled at that comment.

Once the train arrived at Platform 9 ¾, Hermione and Draco said their goodbyes.

"It's only a week until I see you again, love, we'll make it," Draco said.

Hermione nodded, smiling, although the tears in her eyes betrayed her true emotions.

A passionate kiss later, Hermione headed off with the Weasleys, and Draco apparated to his manor.

"It's only a week…" they whispered.

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