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Disclaimer: J.K Rowling owns all Harry Potter charachters and..just..everything! I own the plot line.
Chapter nine: realisations becoming clearer
Draco and Hermione both absentmindedly trudged back up to the castle together, Hermione tired and dazed, and Draco lost in thought.
-Why am I acting like this?- he thought angrily,- Me being nice to Hermione? I shan't accept that thought!- he told himself quickly,- It's so hard not to be nice to her, she's different from Pansy... the exact opposite, she's sweet..kind..cute- he stopped mid-thought, horrorstruck.
- I DO NOT LIKE HERMIONE GRANGER- he told himself sternly,- She's not right for me, I can't like her, I can't- his eyes wandered to the side, glancing at Hermione, who seemed not to notice, she merely walked on, her soft, chocolate-brown eyes concentrated on the ground ahead of her and her bushy mahogany coloured hair pulled back into a sloppy pony tail that made her appearance seem just right. -...If you don't like her then why are you sensing a familiuar feeling that you used to get around Pansy?- his inner thoughts told him, as Draco's heart speed up to a rapid thud. -the FEELING I used to and still do, get around Pansy is sheer annoyance!- he told himself as they reached the stair case that led the way to the entrance of the castle.
As Draco began to climb up the steps, his thoughts pounded deeper into his mind, mistaken conscience slowly turning into realisation.
-It's sheer benevolent passion- Draco took a deep breath as he reached the entrance at last and followed a drowsy Hermione slowly inside.
They were greeted by a horde of frenzy, students rushing every which- way, laughing nervously and shouted names out to their friends as several Professors hurried by, looks of exasperation and wrath fixed upon each of their faces.
'Students,' a kind voice magnified loudly over the babble. Professor Dumbledore stood at the top of the stair case, his wand held up to his mouth almost as a microphone, a small twinkle in his eyes, like always, radiant and tranquil.
'Students,' he repeated calmly, the noise died down to a low murmur as Dumbledore nodded appreciatively and continued,' As many of you may know, a couple..or might it be more appropriate to say quite a few Cornish Pixies escaped only minutes ago,-' he stopped abruptly as a loud crash echoed down the hallways, rising chaos amongst the crowd once more,' Need I say more? Please, report to your house common rooms at once, while the professors and I search the castle and try to capture the little critters-' Another loud noise sounded the room as mischievous giggles and the flutter of tiny wings slowly faded the opposite way, it sounded as though the "little critters" had lost interest in bashing the the suits of armour that decorated the west corridor.
'Until further notice, all afternoon classes are canceled.' he finished, whispering quietus as the students cheered and ran in every direction towards their common rooms.
Draco took a deep breath and looked towards Hermione who seemed to be searching the crowd with her eyes, for any sign of Harry.
'See ya,' he muttered and slowly made his way towards the Slytherin common room.
Smiling weakly past him, Hermione gave up on searching for Harry, -He's probably already there- she told herself as she pushed through the throng of students up to the Gryffindor tower.
As Hermione reached the Fat Lady's portrait she was surprised to see several other fellow Gryffindors waiting outside.
'..Where do you reckon she is?' a first year asked in alarm, looking over his shoulder as if any second Cornish pixies were going to come and vandalise him.
'..Most of them are in there already, can't we come in too?'
Hermione stood confused for a moment before realising what was wrong.
The Fat Lady was gone.
-Like this hasn't happened before..- Hermione thought, fed up.
She hoisted her book bag back on to her shoulder and turned on her heel.
She wandered back down the hall way, having no fear of four inch beasts with wings and high pitched squeaky voices coming to "attack" her.
Her footsteps echoed in the hallways as she sauntered further down the abandoned corridor.
Turning left, she found herself exactly where she'd been the other day ago.
The same Grandfather Clock with it's many hands stood grand and tall before her.
-What a strange clock- she thought dully to herself, her eyes lazily drifted over to the top of the clock where an odd writing of some sort was inscripted.
- I've never noticed that before- she thought, standing on the tips of her toes to get a closer look.
'Hermione?'
Hermione placed both of her feet firm back on the ground and spun around.
Draco stood a few feet away from her, his robes un-bottoned revealing black trousers and a dark green shirt.
Hermione couldn't help but notice how strikingly handsome he looked, his silver blonde hair neatly combed and his stormy grey eyes some what gentle and kind.
His body made every girl stare, well built and sharp.
A small smile crossed Hermiones lips as she stood silent for a moment, looking Draco over.
'Uhm..?' Hermiones mind launched back into focus as Draco stared back at her, a placid yet skeptical look resting on his face.
'What are you doing here?' she asked quickly, picking up her book bag she'd dropped on the floor earlier.
Draco raised his brow dubiously and then shook his head grinning,' I'm asking you the same thing.'
Shrugging carelessly she looked back up at the clock blankly.
'Just walking around..' she mumbled, her eyes drifting back up to the inscription above.
'Walking around? Your supposed to be in your common room,' he pointed out now both of his eyebrows raised in disbelief.
'-I'm- supposed to be in my common room? How 'bout yourself?' she retorted, turning back around to face him.
Draco shrugged and an unmistakable grin shone across his face,'The goons, Crabb and Goyle were hassling about something...wasn't really paying attention..thought I'd walk around a bit..' he said trailing off, a grin still plastered across his face.
Right as Hermione opened her mouth to comment on the 'goon' remark, the Grand Father clock began to shake vigorously, back and forth, its many hands spinning every which way.
'What the fuck?' Draco exclaimed, stepping back suddenly, his eyes wide in surprise.
High pitched giggles sounded from inside the clock as in swayed to the side.
'I think it's going to-' Hermione needn't finish as the clock fell over on it's side with a loud "CRASH" surly echoing throughout the whole castle.
Glass shattered as shards of wood along with springs and dust flew out down the deserted hallway.
Several small pixies flew out, each wearing mischievous grins and chortling devilishly.
The sound of running footsteps sounded the end of the corridor as Professor Mcgonagall and Snape appeared.
'What has hap-' Professor McGonagall spoke before trailing off as her eyes glanced down at the shattered clock.
Clutching her chest, she stepped back looking down in horror.
'What is the meaning of this?' Snape spoke quietly but quickly, making his way over to the two.
His stern, black beady eyes slowly looked from Hermione to Draco in bitter suspicion, as he opened his mouth once more,' Detention,' he said as his eyes rested on Hermione,' Ms Granger , you are out of your common room boundaries, you are-' He is rough voice stopped abruptly as Draco shook his head furiously,' No..no, sir, you've got it all wrong,' he stated, looking Professor Snape deep into his eyes,' I....I..' his expression turned so suddenly from a look of certainty to desperate, his eyes searched back and forth, as if to expect an answer to come out of nowhere.
'Sir..' he started again then sighed, turning his head the other way, his shoulders slumped and his head hung low.
'Mister Malfoy,' Snape spoke again, raising his eyebrows so high that they neared the tips of his greasy black hair that hung down nastily over his forehead.
'Lying is not tolerated, detention for both you and Ms Granger-' he stopped suddenly and spun around.
Professor McGonagall was kneeling down, picking up pieces of the shattered clock in her hand, looking them over sadly.
'Detentions, -double- detentions sound about right, don't you think Professor?' he asked, his eyes looking quickly back towards them as if daring them to protest.
'Yes..yes..about right Severus..,' she muttered, turning her soft brown eyes towards the two.
'You may take care of this one Severus...' she sighed, grasping a piece of the clock gently in her hand, walking quickly down the hall way towards the main corridor.
'Yes..like I was saying-' he said turning on his heel, facing them yet again,'- detention? yes..that rings a bell..detention, both of you...how about a week worths?' he snarled, another one of his famous wicked grins twisted upon his face,' yes..a week of detention..see me after potions class first thing tomorrow.'
Hermione could feel her heart speed up as she nodded in agreement, not wanting to cross lines with Snape, ever...ever again.
'Seem's we have all agreed to this, right Mister Malfoy?' his sharp, beady black eyes narrowed towards him as he quickly nodded his head, as he would not want Snape it be dishing up anymore detentions.
'Right then..I want both of you back in your common rooms as quickly as possible, or you'll both be serving another weeks worth of detention,' he spat, giving them one last nasty glimpse before stalking of down the opposite hall way.
Hermione stood there for a second afterwards, unable to speak.
-Draco tried to stand up to me?- she thought in amazement- Apologise to him! You'd better before he leaves again- her inner thoughts told her in alarm.
'Draco!' she shouted, a little unnecessary, as Draco was standing right beside her.
'Aah..yeah?' he said, wincing slightly. Hermione blushed a fair shade of pink as draco seemed to have lost his hearing for a moment.
'Thanks for..you know..trying to get me out of this whole..mess,' she said, looking up at him.
His face seem to relax as he nodded slightly,' Yeah..don't worry about it..it was nothing..' he said, looking down the hall way,' listen, we'd better hurry and go back to our common rooms..I'll bet Snape has Ms Norris watching out for us like none-other.'
He turned and walked quietly down the hallway, back to his common room.
'Bye...' Hermione sighed before trudging back to her own room...her thoughts still dancing wildly in her head and her smile growing by the minute..she started to get a feeling that became more clearer then ever, Draco wasn't the guy everyone thought he was..
A/N: Sorry..short chapter. Thank you for revewing! please, feel free to tell me what you think by reveiwing ! Thanks!
Thank you-
CrimsonFirebolt- you like a mean Harry? lol..okay, your soo nice to talk to on AIM I can't wait to talk to you again! Thank you so much for reviewing and update Insanity soon! please!
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Escritora- lol! I love your reviews! Ack..I'm not safe around ANY more fruit now am I? Whats going to be next!? Chocolate! Please, don't do sweets!
Riley Malfoy- aww!!! Thank you!! thank you soo much for reading and reviewing!
Brittany(Percy)- lol! Thanks!! Your soo cool to talk to on Yahoo..talk to you soon! Thanks for reviewing!
C-Thanks!! Hermione forgeting about Harry..hmm..lol.
Bri-Thank you soo much!!! your so kind! thank you for reviewing!
Black Pearl- more whipped cream and cherries, yum! *grin* danke sehr!!
Veronica*James- Thank you! Yeah..I'm having writers block..it's because schools starting up..im soo nervous! lol..thanks for reading!!
mystical- hmm..you'll find out why in the next chapter! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!
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Thank you people for reviewing! it means so much!! ( I think I say thank you way to often, but Thank you!)
Disclaimer: J.K Rowling owns all Harry Potter charachters and..just..everything! I own the plot line.
Chapter nine: realisations becoming clearer
Draco and Hermione both absentmindedly trudged back up to the castle together, Hermione tired and dazed, and Draco lost in thought.
-Why am I acting like this?- he thought angrily,- Me being nice to Hermione? I shan't accept that thought!- he told himself quickly,- It's so hard not to be nice to her, she's different from Pansy... the exact opposite, she's sweet..kind..cute- he stopped mid-thought, horrorstruck.
- I DO NOT LIKE HERMIONE GRANGER- he told himself sternly,- She's not right for me, I can't like her, I can't- his eyes wandered to the side, glancing at Hermione, who seemed not to notice, she merely walked on, her soft, chocolate-brown eyes concentrated on the ground ahead of her and her bushy mahogany coloured hair pulled back into a sloppy pony tail that made her appearance seem just right. -...If you don't like her then why are you sensing a familiuar feeling that you used to get around Pansy?- his inner thoughts told him, as Draco's heart speed up to a rapid thud. -the FEELING I used to and still do, get around Pansy is sheer annoyance!- he told himself as they reached the stair case that led the way to the entrance of the castle.
As Draco began to climb up the steps, his thoughts pounded deeper into his mind, mistaken conscience slowly turning into realisation.
-It's sheer benevolent passion- Draco took a deep breath as he reached the entrance at last and followed a drowsy Hermione slowly inside.
They were greeted by a horde of frenzy, students rushing every which- way, laughing nervously and shouted names out to their friends as several Professors hurried by, looks of exasperation and wrath fixed upon each of their faces.
'Students,' a kind voice magnified loudly over the babble. Professor Dumbledore stood at the top of the stair case, his wand held up to his mouth almost as a microphone, a small twinkle in his eyes, like always, radiant and tranquil.
'Students,' he repeated calmly, the noise died down to a low murmur as Dumbledore nodded appreciatively and continued,' As many of you may know, a couple..or might it be more appropriate to say quite a few Cornish Pixies escaped only minutes ago,-' he stopped abruptly as a loud crash echoed down the hallways, rising chaos amongst the crowd once more,' Need I say more? Please, report to your house common rooms at once, while the professors and I search the castle and try to capture the little critters-' Another loud noise sounded the room as mischievous giggles and the flutter of tiny wings slowly faded the opposite way, it sounded as though the "little critters" had lost interest in bashing the the suits of armour that decorated the west corridor.
'Until further notice, all afternoon classes are canceled.' he finished, whispering quietus as the students cheered and ran in every direction towards their common rooms.
Draco took a deep breath and looked towards Hermione who seemed to be searching the crowd with her eyes, for any sign of Harry.
'See ya,' he muttered and slowly made his way towards the Slytherin common room.
Smiling weakly past him, Hermione gave up on searching for Harry, -He's probably already there- she told herself as she pushed through the throng of students up to the Gryffindor tower.
As Hermione reached the Fat Lady's portrait she was surprised to see several other fellow Gryffindors waiting outside.
'..Where do you reckon she is?' a first year asked in alarm, looking over his shoulder as if any second Cornish pixies were going to come and vandalise him.
'..Most of them are in there already, can't we come in too?'
Hermione stood confused for a moment before realising what was wrong.
The Fat Lady was gone.
-Like this hasn't happened before..- Hermione thought, fed up.
She hoisted her book bag back on to her shoulder and turned on her heel.
She wandered back down the hall way, having no fear of four inch beasts with wings and high pitched squeaky voices coming to "attack" her.
Her footsteps echoed in the hallways as she sauntered further down the abandoned corridor.
Turning left, she found herself exactly where she'd been the other day ago.
The same Grandfather Clock with it's many hands stood grand and tall before her.
-What a strange clock- she thought dully to herself, her eyes lazily drifted over to the top of the clock where an odd writing of some sort was inscripted.
- I've never noticed that before- she thought, standing on the tips of her toes to get a closer look.
'Hermione?'
Hermione placed both of her feet firm back on the ground and spun around.
Draco stood a few feet away from her, his robes un-bottoned revealing black trousers and a dark green shirt.
Hermione couldn't help but notice how strikingly handsome he looked, his silver blonde hair neatly combed and his stormy grey eyes some what gentle and kind.
His body made every girl stare, well built and sharp.
A small smile crossed Hermiones lips as she stood silent for a moment, looking Draco over.
'Uhm..?' Hermiones mind launched back into focus as Draco stared back at her, a placid yet skeptical look resting on his face.
'What are you doing here?' she asked quickly, picking up her book bag she'd dropped on the floor earlier.
Draco raised his brow dubiously and then shook his head grinning,' I'm asking you the same thing.'
Shrugging carelessly she looked back up at the clock blankly.
'Just walking around..' she mumbled, her eyes drifting back up to the inscription above.
'Walking around? Your supposed to be in your common room,' he pointed out now both of his eyebrows raised in disbelief.
'-I'm- supposed to be in my common room? How 'bout yourself?' she retorted, turning back around to face him.
Draco shrugged and an unmistakable grin shone across his face,'The goons, Crabb and Goyle were hassling about something...wasn't really paying attention..thought I'd walk around a bit..' he said trailing off, a grin still plastered across his face.
Right as Hermione opened her mouth to comment on the 'goon' remark, the Grand Father clock began to shake vigorously, back and forth, its many hands spinning every which way.
'What the fuck?' Draco exclaimed, stepping back suddenly, his eyes wide in surprise.
High pitched giggles sounded from inside the clock as in swayed to the side.
'I think it's going to-' Hermione needn't finish as the clock fell over on it's side with a loud "CRASH" surly echoing throughout the whole castle.
Glass shattered as shards of wood along with springs and dust flew out down the deserted hallway.
Several small pixies flew out, each wearing mischievous grins and chortling devilishly.
The sound of running footsteps sounded the end of the corridor as Professor Mcgonagall and Snape appeared.
'What has hap-' Professor McGonagall spoke before trailing off as her eyes glanced down at the shattered clock.
Clutching her chest, she stepped back looking down in horror.
'What is the meaning of this?' Snape spoke quietly but quickly, making his way over to the two.
His stern, black beady eyes slowly looked from Hermione to Draco in bitter suspicion, as he opened his mouth once more,' Detention,' he said as his eyes rested on Hermione,' Ms Granger , you are out of your common room boundaries, you are-' He is rough voice stopped abruptly as Draco shook his head furiously,' No..no, sir, you've got it all wrong,' he stated, looking Professor Snape deep into his eyes,' I....I..' his expression turned so suddenly from a look of certainty to desperate, his eyes searched back and forth, as if to expect an answer to come out of nowhere.
'Sir..' he started again then sighed, turning his head the other way, his shoulders slumped and his head hung low.
'Mister Malfoy,' Snape spoke again, raising his eyebrows so high that they neared the tips of his greasy black hair that hung down nastily over his forehead.
'Lying is not tolerated, detention for both you and Ms Granger-' he stopped suddenly and spun around.
Professor McGonagall was kneeling down, picking up pieces of the shattered clock in her hand, looking them over sadly.
'Detentions, -double- detentions sound about right, don't you think Professor?' he asked, his eyes looking quickly back towards them as if daring them to protest.
'Yes..yes..about right Severus..,' she muttered, turning her soft brown eyes towards the two.
'You may take care of this one Severus...' she sighed, grasping a piece of the clock gently in her hand, walking quickly down the hall way towards the main corridor.
'Yes..like I was saying-' he said turning on his heel, facing them yet again,'- detention? yes..that rings a bell..detention, both of you...how about a week worths?' he snarled, another one of his famous wicked grins twisted upon his face,' yes..a week of detention..see me after potions class first thing tomorrow.'
Hermione could feel her heart speed up as she nodded in agreement, not wanting to cross lines with Snape, ever...ever again.
'Seem's we have all agreed to this, right Mister Malfoy?' his sharp, beady black eyes narrowed towards him as he quickly nodded his head, as he would not want Snape it be dishing up anymore detentions.
'Right then..I want both of you back in your common rooms as quickly as possible, or you'll both be serving another weeks worth of detention,' he spat, giving them one last nasty glimpse before stalking of down the opposite hall way.
Hermione stood there for a second afterwards, unable to speak.
-Draco tried to stand up to me?- she thought in amazement- Apologise to him! You'd better before he leaves again- her inner thoughts told her in alarm.
'Draco!' she shouted, a little unnecessary, as Draco was standing right beside her.
'Aah..yeah?' he said, wincing slightly. Hermione blushed a fair shade of pink as draco seemed to have lost his hearing for a moment.
'Thanks for..you know..trying to get me out of this whole..mess,' she said, looking up at him.
His face seem to relax as he nodded slightly,' Yeah..don't worry about it..it was nothing..' he said, looking down the hall way,' listen, we'd better hurry and go back to our common rooms..I'll bet Snape has Ms Norris watching out for us like none-other.'
He turned and walked quietly down the hallway, back to his common room.
'Bye...' Hermione sighed before trudging back to her own room...her thoughts still dancing wildly in her head and her smile growing by the minute..she started to get a feeling that became more clearer then ever, Draco wasn't the guy everyone thought he was..
A/N: Sorry..short chapter. Thank you for revewing! please, feel free to tell me what you think by reveiwing ! Thanks!
Thank you-
CrimsonFirebolt- you like a mean Harry? lol..okay, your soo nice to talk to on AIM I can't wait to talk to you again! Thank you so much for reviewing and update Insanity soon! please!
Claire-Uhm..I don't know if this is a flame or what, but thanks for reviewing! *big grin*
Escritora- lol! I love your reviews! Ack..I'm not safe around ANY more fruit now am I? Whats going to be next!? Chocolate! Please, don't do sweets!
Riley Malfoy- aww!!! Thank you!! thank you soo much for reading and reviewing!
Brittany(Percy)- lol! Thanks!! Your soo cool to talk to on Yahoo..talk to you soon! Thanks for reviewing!
C-Thanks!! Hermione forgeting about Harry..hmm..lol.
Bri-Thank you soo much!!! your so kind! thank you for reviewing!
Black Pearl- more whipped cream and cherries, yum! *grin* danke sehr!!
Veronica*James- Thank you! Yeah..I'm having writers block..it's because schools starting up..im soo nervous! lol..thanks for reading!!
mystical- hmm..you'll find out why in the next chapter! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!
apie- lol! Oh you'll hate him more soon..I promise you that! thanks for reading!!
kaitou ama a chiaki- Thank you for reveiwing and reading!! thanks!!!!!
Tropical Flavored Yama- I almost messed up on your name again, lol. Yes, more Draco and Hermione soon!! thanks for reading and reviewing!
Ellen- Thank you !! oooh reviews like yours are soo insperational! thank you!
Star Moon- thank you!!! its SOO nice to talk with you on AIM, I hope to talk with you again soon! and keep writing Draco's Forbidden Love..its great!
Kitty- Thanks! Don't worry..I'm making this a nice long story..I won't make them go mad lovey over each other straight away, thanks for reveiwing!!!
Rorey126- Thank you!!
Marionie Hearts- Thank you for reveiwing PLEASE update HPMS soon!! I love it!
Rosa Veritas- Thank you!! Thank you sooo much !!
Thank you people for reviewing! it means so much!! ( I think I say thank you way to often, but Thank you!)