Chapter Two

No Love Lost

One of the great things about being head was that I got to go to Hogsmeade whenever I chose. I got up, stretched, and grabbed my robe. I took a quick shower, brushed my teeth, and dressed. Then I saw Malfoy come in with nothing on except black, silk boxers.

Oh. My. Bloody. Hell. Look. At. Those. Muscles. And. Abs. Must. Look. Away.

He obviously didn't see me so I thought it to be in our best interest to alert him. I cleared my throat and giggled. I smoothly walked out, leaving Malfoy attempting sadly to cover himself. I sat down between Harry and Ginny and ate my breakfast. The morning mail came and I was delighted to see that I had mail from Viktor. I opened it hastily with excitement. It read:

To my dearest Hermione,

I heard about the great news. Congratulations on getting the Head position. I'm sorry I didn't see you much during the summer but I have been preoccupied. I just want to let you know how important you are to me. I also understand that you are able to visit Hogsmeade whenever you choose, so I was hoping that we could meet up later today after your classes.

Sincerely

Krum

This letter seemed odd. It looked as if it was hastily written. I also didn't understand him. He was preoccupied but I was very important to him? He signed the letter with his last name? Something was up and I knew it wasn't going to be good.

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I went straight to the bathroom when I woke up. I needed a shower badly since I didn't take on last night. I heard a throat being cleared and saw her there. I blushed a deep red and tried to cover myself as quickly as possible. I was still wearing barely anything. She left giggling.

God she's beautiful. Damn that Krum!

I took a shower and fixed my hair. I dressed as quickly as possible, seeing as I only had fifteen minutes left of breakfast. I wolfed down my eggs and toast and barely made it to Charms. The day went exceptionally well for my part. Gryffindor lost a fair amount of points in Potions. Longbottom managed to ruin his potion yet again and Hermione managed to finish before me, yet again. I wandered around the grounds after classes and spotted Hermione headed to Hogsmeade, probably to meet Krum. I watched her open his letter;I saw the excitement in her eys. I envied him. I wandered the grounds some more and eventually went to the Astronomy tower. I sat there and listened to Guns n' Roses and finished myCharms essay. I finished late and decided to roam the grounds before I got to bed. That's when I saw Hermione storming in through the front doors. She looked hysterical.

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I couldn't wait to meet Viktor. Dressed in a blue mini-skirt and a white tank top, I walked to Hogsmeade, reminiscing our past dates and how awkward they were and how they ended up Viktor and I kissing. It wasn't my idea of a date…but one thing leads to another. I met him at the Three Broomsticks. We talked about quidditch, which was even more boring than how Ron and Harry talk about it, head duties, and…us.

"So, what did you want to talk about?"

"Um…well…Hermione…I wanted to tell you the truth…"

"Am I going to like the truth…if you were true to your word, I should like it…right Viktor?" i asked skepticaly, stirring my drink.

"Hermione…I've…been…since…we haven't been-"

This girl with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes cut him off before he could say what we haven't been doing. She gave him a deep kiss and sat on his lap. To be honest to myself, Pansy would be considered beautiful compared to her…if you were looking at their faces. She has beetle eyes, thin lips, and the biggest schnoz I've ever seen. She had breasts nearly big enough to knock her out if she tried hard enough and a big arse to boot. The wheels in my head formulated what this meant.

"Who in the bloody hell are you and what are you doing with my boyfriend?" she asked rudely.

"Viktor, can you explain this. I would like to know what the bloody hell is going on." I said through clenched teeth.

Before he could speak, my rage got the best of me and I lost it.

"You know what! Don't! Forget it! I don't want an excuse! It's over! I never want to see your foreign arse near me or else I'll hex you into oblivion. You and your whore!"

"Hermione! She's not a whore! Her name is Lenora, she's going to be going to your school, in your grade, and please calm down! Let-"

"Who the bloody hell do you think you are?! Threatening Viktor like that and calling me a whore? If anyone is going to be hexed it'll be you!" Lenora spat angrily.

She was about to take out her wand, but she was too slow. I whipped out my wand and pointed it at her revolting face.

"I'm Vikor's ex-girlfriend. And if you are going to Hogwarts, you better watch yourself, Lenora, because I'm head and I'll make your life a living hell. And you Krum, I hope your burn in bloody hell!"

I stormed out, knocking over random people in my rage. My eyes filled with tears of anger and pain. I stormed up to my room, ignoring the stares from the other students. One of my "casualties" was Malfoy.

"HEY! Watch it…Granger?"

I slammed my door and collapsed on the floor. The tears were now coming in rivers down my face. I went into the bathroom and locked the doors. I stared at my reflection. My eyes were red and puffy from crying. My hair was all frizzy and tangled from the wind rushing past me as I ran. I was shaking all over. I heard Malfoy call my name. I ignored him and fell to the floor once again and went into a fit of sobs. I curled into a ball, crying into my knees, muttering about how I was going to kill Krum and Lenora. The doorknob jiggled and was magically unlocked.

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I was nearly knocked to my feet by a flash of blue and white. Not knowing whom it was, I retorted angrily. I noticed it was Hermione and chased after her. She was bloody fast and was in her room while I was barely half way up the stairs. I stopped for a breath before entering our dorm. I called out her name and heard her crying in the bathroom. I tried to open the door, finding it locked; I magically unlocked it and saw Hermione curled up into a ball, crying into her knees. Not thinking about the outcome, I rushed to her side and cradled her, letting her cry into my shoulder and weakly hitting me from anger for Krum. I rubbed her back, trying to understand the fragments of sentences she was saying.

"Krum…sniff…arse…sob…Lenora…sob…schnoz…sniff…cheater…Lenora…sobs…coming to Hogwarts…sniff…whore…big arse…sob…giant knockers…sobs…hex…"

As soon as I heard cheater, my hopes lifted. It all made sense. Krum, the arse, cheated on Hermione with a whore named Lenora who had a big arse, giant knockers, and who is now coming to Hogwarts. I sat there comforting Hermione until she stopped sniffling and fell asleep. Her eyes were puffy and her face was wet from tears. What did Krum do to her…? I lifted her up and placed her down on her queen-sized bed, gently pulling the covers over her body. I pulled up a chair and watched her sleep. She looked so distraught…but so beautiful at the same time…I watched her, contemplating how to break the news that I'm head over heels for her. I eventually fell asleep myself.

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I woke up at four; remember everything fromyesterday. I stared at the ceiling, remembering how Malfoy comforted me. I've never seen him do that to me; act so caring and gentle. I sat up and saw him sleeping on a chair. He looked so peaceful. Now I realized how much I really like him, not because he's hot, but because he can act so…human…

It might have been a bad idea, but it was all right in my mind. I woke him up. His eyes fluttered open and I smiled sweetly.

"Mal…Draco?"

He was shocked, I could tell.

"I just wanna say thanks, ya' know, for comforting me. That wasn't one of my best moments. I was angry and…"

His finger silenced me. I looked contently in his eyes. I needed to tell him, but I didn't get a chance before he…

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Hermione lightly shaking me awaked me. She looked so passive and beautiful. She started rambling on about how she was angry, but I didn't want to hear excuses. I put my finger to my lips, signaling her to be quiet. She looked deep into my eyes. I could tell by the way she looked at me that she liked me as well. I decided to tell her by my actions. I leaned in and my lips crashed with her. She was obviously caught off guard by the way she tensed up. I put my hand on the back of her neck and the other on her waist. Her muscles melted under my touch. My tongue gently slipped through her lips. She opened her lips a little more, allowing my tongue more entry. She silently gasped as my tongue touched her, telling me that the touch was new to her. Krum obviously didn't know what he was doing. She wrapped her arms around my neck, kissing me deeper. Our tongues danced a litle more before we broke the kiss,breathing deeply for air. Our eyes locked. She was the first to break the silence.

"Draco, I really like you and..."

"No need to say anything. I really liked you too. I've liked you for so long...the insults were just a cover up and I'm sorry about them. It feels so good to have it out in the open. But you do know that we have to keep this thing between us a secret. What would everyone think?"

"I don't care."

"I would think Potter and Weasly would care though. But, as long as we're together...if that's what you want to be, then we can continue in secret."

It was a great idea, but a look of worry was painted on her face.

"They wouldn't like it at all, but...I don't care. If they were real friends, they would understand that you make me happy."

"I make you happy? You just broke up with Krum. Aren't you hurt?"

"Of course I'm hurt, butI need to move on. Maybe we shouldn't be together..."

My disappointment must have been obviousbecause she continued her sentence.

"but we can do the things we do, even though we aren't together. We don't need to be obligated to each other or anything. This will give me enough time to get over Krum, but still be happy with you." She smiled brightly.

"You really are the brightest witch of our age." I said kissing her deeply. We fell asleep, side by side, with smiles on both of our faces.

I woke up first, silently creeping out of bed, hoping not to wake her. I walked to my room and gathered some clothes. I took a shower, covering my lower body just as Hermione walked in. I smiled at her and kissed her passionately, leaving her to get ready for her own shower. I felt extra confident today, knowing that I had the greatest girl, but I wasn't obligated. If she was with me, she would get over Krum easily, but, I respected her decision. I walked down to the Great Hall and sat across from Pansy. Hermone walked in three minutes later looking as beautiful as ever, she glanced at me and I winked. She blushed and hastily sat down between Potter and Weasley. In the middle of breakfast, Dubledore annouced some news.

"I pleased to inform everybody that we have a new student. She came in a week ago, requesting that she get used to the atmosphere before entering school. Her name is Lenora King, and she'll be joining the Sylerthin House. So if you would please, give Lenora a warm welcome and help her out if you can." He sat down and quickly began chattering with Hagrid.

As soon as the Headmaster said her name, Hermone's eyes became dark and explained everything to the rest of the Gryffindor table. Lenora sat next to Pansy and I was able to recieve a good look. She looked just as Hermone said, giant knockers, big arse,and she was hideous. She fluttered her eyes flirtatiously at me but I turned away, hoping she didn't find me atractive. But, knowing girls well, she probably did. I got up and left, feeling her eyes on me, I quickened my pace.

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I saw her flutter her eyes at Draco and my blood boiled. She stole my boyfrined and she's gonna go and try to steal Draco? Not if I could help it she wouldn't. Draco got up and left, her eyes still following him. I was ready to take out my wand and perform an Avada Kedarva on her ugly arse when my attention was pulled away.

"Hermione? Are you ok? You look very angry right now and it's scaring me." Ginny said nervously.

"I'm fine Ginny, really. I've actually never felt better. I think I've forgotten how good it felt to be single again." I said with a big smile.

"Hermone Granger. Don't you dare lie to me. I can tell you're still hurt. Do you really hate her that much?"

Even though I really did feel fine, I let her believe that I was crushed. She was totally oblivious to the fact that I had Draco. I felt bad, butI knew this was for the best.

"Yes, I do hate her that much. Krum and I were in a great relationship. Then suddenly one summer, a girl with an overdone boob job and a big arse comes into the picture and he drops me like that. But that's not all that ugly slut does; she goes and flirts with Draco! Totally forgetting that she has Krum!"

"Since when did you start calling Malfoy by his first name?" asked Giiny giving me a suspicious look.

It was hard enough lying to Ginny about Krum, but her being my best friend, this was even harder.

"Dubledore proposed that we start actied decent to each other for the better of our positions. We have to "set and example". We both agreeded on doing so...so we cold both remain heads." I said matter-of-factly hoping that she would believe it.

"Ok, but rememmer what we said..."

"If he couses me any trouble to call you and you'll have my back...I know." i said finishing her sentence.

I felt better knowing that they really did care, not that I didn;t know it before. I stared at my three best friends and became all warm inside. I really have friends. Yay!

A/N- Hope you guys liked the first two chapters! It took a while to write them because of early writers block but hey, i still wrote them right? R&R please!