Hey guys. This chapter is a little longer. Its more on explaining certain feeling and events. A lot less talking.
Hope its not too boring for u guys. Please. Any suggestions would help. Thanks!
..:Later that day:..

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As last bell for the day had sounded, the Gryffindor students were placing their kittens back into their pen next to Professor Flitwick's desk. They were simply brushing up on how to transport animals from one point to another without harming them.

Hermione, of course, had gotten the task done in the first 5 minutes and was sitting down reading a book while Neville had probably dizzied his kitten by looping the cat every other minute.

Since nobody had any immediate things they had to attend to, they all decided to meet up with Ginny and relax by the lake. All four students sat down relieved that they had some free time to catch up on what was going on in their life.

As usual, Ron and Harry were in a heated debate on what their Quidditch tactics should be for their next game (Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff).

This gave time for Ginny and Hermione to catch up on all the gossip that was happening around school.

"So Ginny, who the eye candy this week?"

Ginny giggled, "Well, if you must know… There is a boy in your year called Shane Derwood in Ravenclaw that I've been noticing."

"Oh yes, I've heard about him." Hermione answered. Her thoughts were obviously not with the topic so Ginny decided to change the topic.

"So when is your next meeting with our unbelievably hot Head Boy?"

"Gross Ginny! He is not hot," Hermione retorted,"But I am meeting Malfoy at 7."

"Don't deny that he's cute!" the red head shot back

"Ok…. So he's cute, but don't go overboard." In Hermione's mind she knew that Ginny's statement was true but she was not about to admit that. She looked at her watch and stood up. "Gosh! Look at the time! I have to go. It's 6:30 already. Sorry guys… I will see you at dinner."

All three left a few minutes after their best friend did.

Hermione met Draco outside Dumbledore's office at exactly 7 o'clock. She was actually surprised that Draco had come on time.

Both Heads had decided on one quite amusing activity.

This was that, every last subject of the week; two people from different houses would be teamed up and they had to comply with a series of tasks while being bound to one another. They would not be separated until they finished each and every task on their list.

If they had not finished their tasks by the end of dinner, they would be unbounded but the following week, would have to be partners until, the two cooperate with each other.

When Dumbledore heard of the idea, he chuckled and approved the plan.

"I will leave it up to the two of you to plan this and I will take care of the pairing and announcing of the event. I would like to start this as soon as possible. Since it is still September, I think we shall start this by the middle of November."

"Yes sir." Replied Hermione.

"Very well, I have a yearning for a chip butty." Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eye, "Let us go down for some supper."

..: In the Great Hall :..

Most students were starting to eat by the time the two students had entered which was fine with both of them seeing that they would be able to get to their tables without being noticed.

"Ellow Hermi-o-ninny" Ginny greeted in her best Viktor impression.

"Hello Ginny" Hermione answered with a Hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"So what is our new 'unity' project then?" Ginny questioned, disregarding the sarcasm.

"I can't tell can I?" teased the brunette, "Don't worry. You will find out soon enough. Don't ask me anything more about that topic because I am going to keep my lips sealed." She grinned.

Only half on her grin was meant for Ginny. She had made eye contact with Draco and he had smiled at her with a mischievous grin.

Both of them knew that most students would love to strangle the two once they were in formed on what this 'unity' activity would involve.

Sure enough, Dumbledore decided to announce the event to the student body during breakfast the next morning. As expected, there were a lot of groans and glares at the two students.

Hermione just sat there trying her best to look as innocent as possible while her 3 best friends gave her their dirtiest looks they could summon at 8 in the morning.

"Come on guys! Lighten up! Just think of this as an adventure to meet new friend and mind you, you won't be paired up with Slytherin all the time. There are also Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff students as well! Face it guys, you don't know many students that are below 6th year outside of Gryffindor." Explained Hermione.

It was already lunch time and both boys were still complaining about the event that was going to take place.

The only answer she got from either of them on that certain matter was a grumble.

Frankly, she was starting to get sick of it.

The rest of the day continued in the same fashion so Hermione decided to go to the library for some peace and quiet.

Ever since the announcement at breakfast, Pansy was complaining about the event Hermione and he had organized. The other Slytherin members knew better than to comment but Draco knew that they weren't that happy about the predicament and neither was Gryffindor. Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff did not think much of it because they both got along with all houses.

The Silver eyed boy could not take the complaining any longer and decided that the best place to get away from all the chaos would be to retreat to the library. He chose this particular place because he knew that nobody would suspect him being there and on top of all that, he had an urge to see Hermione and knew she would be there.

His judgment, Of course was right as usual. There were hardly any people in the library and he had spotted Hermione in her usual desk next to the window.

He just stood there, in the middle of the library, admiring Hermione. He could tell that she was engulfed in the book she was reading because of the face she made. He loved the way her hair fawned over her back the way it did and the way she her face looked when she was concentrating.

He snapped back into reality when Madame Pince had tapped him on his shoulder asking him to move away from the entrance.

Draco decided that now was his chance to talk to her properly. It was probably his last chance to ask her about the kiss.

As he walked towards her, he felt a wave of nervousness wash over him.

That's really odd

He thought to himself. He had never felt like this, especially when he was about to talk to a girl.

He was infamous for his smooth talking and effortless ways on making girls fall for him.

I've done this all before. I've never felt so. So unprepared. Why?

Hermione felt a hand on her shoulder.

She turned around and instantly felt butterflies in her stomach. He was hoping that she would bump into him today. She needed to ask him about the kiss from last year. She needed to know if he remembered.

"Hi"

"Hi"

"Can I sit down?"

"Sure"

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