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A/N: I'm so sorry I haven't updated. I was sick with the flu and I wasn't allowed to use the computer. Thank God I'm better! But I still had to make up all my work and stuff. Don't kill me for not updating!

Chapter 15… (Wow, I'm on my 15th chapter already!)


The next morning, Draco woke up to find Hermione lying next to him. Her arms were wrapped around him protectively, her hair in his face. Grinning, he kissed her lightly, causing her to open her eyes.

Draco smiled as she woke. He stroked her forehead. "Hey, Mione. Sleep well?" he yawned. Hermione nodded slightly and blinked several times. "You didn't change your mind about me, did you?" Draco joked.

"Of course not. I loved sleeping with your arms around me," she teased. Draco looked taken back.

"What! Look whose arms around who!" he protested. Hermione looked down and, sure enough, she had her arms wrapped around him. "Just can't get enough of me, can you?" he kidded. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Seems like I get too much of you. Someday, Draco Malfoy, you and your big ego are going to get in a lot of trouble," she warned, half joking and half serious. Draco found her voice driving him crazy. Stretching, she got up and headed into the bathroom to change and get ready. As she did so, Draco saw her shirt lift up slightly. He moaned once she was out of sight.

"Granger, you're driving me nuts…"


Hermione entered Potions class, humming to herself in her head. Snape glared at her and barked, "You're late! Thirty points from Gryffindor!" Hermione's jaw dropped open in complaint.

"What! Half of the class isn't here yet!" she protested. Snape pointed to her seat. Hermione grumpily slumped into her chair.

"Thirty points! That's absurd! Nobody takes off thirty whole points!" Harry cried out, jumping up. Snape frowned fiercely, but Harry wouldn't calm down. "I've heard of ten points, and even twenty, but never thirty! That's crazy!" he declared.

"So. Are you calling me crazy, Mr. Potter. You're right. Thirty points is unreasonable," Snape slowly agreed. The whole class gasped. Was Snape giving in to them? Harry slid back into his seat triumphantly, grinning and winking at Hermione. "Thirty points is definitely unreasonable when we have another trouble-maker. Mr. Potter. Better make it forty points," the professor finished. This time, Harry gaped.

"Did you really think he was going to give in that easily?" she asked. Harry shrugged. Hermione rolled her eyes, making Harry smile sheepishly. "Harry, I have to tell you something," Hermione suddenly said, becoming serious. Just then, Ron slid into a seat next to Harry. "Never mind. I'll tell you later," she muttered.


"Ginny, can we talk?" Hermione nervously asked. Ginny nodded and followed Hermione into the head's common room. Ginny's mouth was twitching, as if she was trying to hide a smile. That must have been true, for the minute they were in privacy, she broke into a smirk.

"It's Malfoy, isn't it?" she remarked, snickering. Hermione blushed slightly. "So, what happened?" Hermione had trouble hiding a grin.

"It's true… Last night, he asked me out… I mean, he completely said that he loved me and everything! I was so… shocked, but pleased. It's so weird. Draco can actually be civilized," Hermione confessed. Ginny squealed.

"Cool! Oh my God, it's just like a fairy tale," she sighed. Hermione rolled her eyes, snorting. Even still, she couldn't help smiling.

"My lord, Ron is SO gonna freak! This is bloody wicked! Gosh, I'm so happy for you, 'Mione!" Ginny yelped. Hermione bit her lower lip.

"So… How are things with you and Harry?" she questioned innocently yet mischievously. Ginny giggled slightly.

"Great. He is so sweet. Gosh, he's almost perfect. I absolutely adore him. He's so kind and funny. He even carries my books to class if he has enough time and if Ron isn't watching," she murmured dreamily.

"So, what are we going to do about Ron?" Hermione asked. Ginny shrugged nonchalantly.

"I guess we just wait for him to find out by himself… I think it'll be worse if we tell him now. Might as well keep it a secret," Ginny grimly answered. Hermione nodded her agreement.

"Ginny, would you mind telling Harry for me? Just tell him that Draco and I are dating, and if he asks more questions, don't answer. Tell him to come ask me. I know it would be better if I told him myself, but… well… I have a date with Draco," she admitted, blushing furiously. Ginny sniggered.


Hermione entered the common room quietly. Draco was standing by the window, staring out at the sky. She crept up to him from behind and swiftly wrapped her arms around him, causing him to jump. He relaxed when he saw her.

"Hey, 'Mione. God, I thought you were Parkinson for a second. She chased me around the Astronomy Tower for half an hour… I'm glad you're here. I was beginning to think that last night was all a dream and that you still don't like me," he whispered into her ear. Hermione felt goosebumps rise on her arm. He began to kiss her earlobe.

She relaxed in his arms for a few minutes before pulling away. "Okay, Mr. Malfoy. I assume you have plans for us tonight," Hermione murmured. Draco tucked a strand of hair behind her ear before nodding.

"You assumed right, Ms. Granger. Come one…" He stepped over to the window and muttered something. A minute later, his broom flew into his hand. "Do you want the front or back?"

Hermione hesitated. "Umm… Draco… I don't really… fly…" she confessed. Draco chuckled slightly. He brushed his hand up her arm, causing more goosebumps for Hermione.

"I know. I'm going to cure that. You'll feel better if you're in the back. I'll get on first," Draco said. He slid onto the broomstick and grinned at Hermione, patting the spot behind him. "Climb on."

Hermione reluctantly climbed onto the broom. It dipped a little bit when she climbed on, causing her to shriek. Draco just laughed. "It's okay, 'Mione. Here. Put your arms around my waist," he advised. Hermione did as she was told. "Ready? Here we go!"

Draco leaned slightly on his broom and it began to soar forwards. Hermione yelped. Draco made his way around trees easily with such skill. As they continued on, Draco gradually bent forwards even more. Suddenly, they were zooming past blurs of green. "Ahh! DRACO! STOP!" Hermione screeched. Draco halted his broom in midair, gasping for breath.

"Oh my God. I'm so sorry, Hermione. I don't know what got over me. I was just so excited… I'm sorry…" Draco apologized, turning around to face her. He kissed her face gently. "I'll go slower." He gently urged the broom forwards.


"Wow… This place is amazing…" Hermione mumbled, walking around slowly. Draco came up from behind and wrapped his arms around her protectively. "I knew you would like it…" he whispered seductively…

A/N: I know that was a weird ending, but I wanted to get this chapter out. You'll find out where they are in the next chapter. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it out faster. Sorry about the inconvenience. Please review!