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Chapter 17: Slyerthin Ways
Hermione sat in the Heads compartment of the Hogwarts Express. She was thinking back on the days following Draco's first visit. He had snuck out every night to come see her, finally after a few times she left the balcony doors unlocked. She was lost in the memories of the time they had spent together when the compartment door slid open.
"Hermione, I'm sorry." Draco stepped in the doorway, unsure whether or not to enter the compartment.
She looked away. "Don't."
"Hermione, listen to me," he slid the door shut behind him. "I should have told Crabbe and Golye about us, but they wouldn't understand. Hermione, I don't want you to get hurt and I know that's what will happen if out relationship gets out." She sat not moving staring out the window. He went over and sat down beside of her. Taking her face in his hands, he turned her to look at him. "I promise when the times comes I'll tell everyone that I see about us. I promise." He put his arm around her and pulled her close. She didn't say anything just snuggled up against him. "Are you still mad," he asked as he kissed the top of her head?
"I could never stay mad at you." She turned to face him and kissed him softly. "I wasn't really mad, I just hate the fact that nobody can know about us."
"I know, I hate it, too." 'She's so beautiful,' Draco thought. "Have you told Potter and Weasley?"
"No, I haven't even told Ginny."
"What about Scarlet?"
"Not yet, but I'm sure she knows."
"More than likely. For one reason my mother knows so I'm sure it's came up in conversation."
"Probably." She took his hand in hers. "So, what are we going to do?"
"I guess go back to being mean to one another. Do you think you can pretend when we're in fromt of people?"
"Yes, if you promise me one thing."
"Don't call me mudblood. You can call my anything else but that."
"I promise," he leaned over and kissed her. "How about I stick to Granger?"
She smiled and nodded. "You better get going before Harry gets back, and besides we're getting close to Hogwarts."
"Okay," he kissed her gently before leaving. He made it to the door, but came back pulling Hermione to her feet. He kissed her more passionately now, as if it would be the last kiss they would ever share. Hermione stood letting the kiss linger on her lips. "I'll see you when we get off the train," he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her one more time before leaving.
Draco might have been gone a minute before Harry slid the door open.
"What did Malfoy want?" His face was hard and cold.
"On, nothing," Hermione said trying to sound innocent. "He was just up to his old Slyerthin ways."
"Well, he better watch his step, because I'm not going to put up with his shit this year."
"Harry, stay calm it's nothing. If you remember we're the Head's this year." Hermione laughed to herself. She couldn't wait to yell at Draco and everyone else believe she was serious. "Come on, we need to change."
"I'll step out til you're done."
"All right."
Once Hermione changed she stepped out so Harry could. Draco was standing about ten compartments away. She smiled hoping no one would see. He winked back at her with a smile on his face. Harry slid the door open.
"I'm done Hermione."
"Okay." She stepped back in and sat. staring out the window. The train slowed to a stop. "Well, Head Boy shall we make an appearance?" Hermione started to get her bags together.
They found Ron, Ginny, and Luna before they were off the train. For some reason Luna had taken a shine to Ron, but Hermione didn't care she had Draco.
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