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Chapter 16…


Hermione glanced around the place. "Oh my gosh… This is amazing…" she gasped. Draco grinned and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"I hoped you'd like it… So, care for a tour?" he asked coyly. Hermione smiled. "We're in the spot between heaven and earth, called the Starry Dome. It's weird, but it's nice and peaceful up here. Normally, it's filled with magical folks, but I reserved the spot for us… Look! Over there! See those staircases? The golden ones? Those are the ones connecting earth and the Starry Dome. And, see how the stairs continue over there? That's up to heaven. But living ones aren't allowed up there. You'll get shocked if you try to pass through…"

"This place is absolutely remarkable," Hermione whispered, snuggling closer to Draco. He grinned. "I love it. It's great." She then looked down and squealed. "Oh my God! Lord, we're walking on… on clouds!"

"I was wondering when you'd notice. Pretty cool, huh? There actually the soft and fluffy ones, not the ones that get you soaked," Draco commented, pressing his face into her hair. "Oh, here we are!"

Hermione's grin broadened as she saw a small table with only two chairs. She turned to face Draco, about to kiss him, but he stopped her. Then, flicking his wrist, he managed to pull a single rose out of the air. "For you, Hermione. I love you," he whispered huskily without a moment's hesitation. It made Hermione shiver.

God, he didn't even pause before saying that. It's scaring me… Hermione gulped. She leaned in and kissed him since she didn't feel like saying anything. It was supposed to be a short kiss, but Draco immediately pulled her closer. His tongue dipped in and out of her mouth, making Hermione moan slightly.

SWITCHING POV'S

Draco's member erected everytime Hermione let out a moan. Fuck, where did she learn to kiss like that? He felt a need for air and slowly moved back. "You're a hell of a kisser, 'Mione. Should I be jealous?" he teased.

Hermione blushed. Yeah right. If anybody should be jealous, it should be me. You're the one who's done it with practically every girl in the school. She couldn't keep the bitter thoughts out of her head.

"Hermione? Are you okay?" Draco asked, snapping her out of her trance. Hermione nodded, blinking rapidly.

"Yeah, I'm fine… Why don't we eat now?" she suggested. Draco nodded, the concern still showing on his face. He absent-mindedly pulled out a chair, and Hermione graciously sat in it.

I'M SKIPPING TO THE END OF THE DATE BECAUSE THE DINNER IS AWFULLY BORING

"That was a great dinner, Draco. Thanks," Hermione said, kissing him lightly on the cheek. Draco smiled, dusting off his pants as they sank onto the comfy couch. Hermione rested her head on his chest.

"Anything for you. I can't believe we got back so late. It's already eleven… Maybe we should go to sleep. We have early classes tomorrow. Double potions, actually. Snape's bound to drive us hard, so we need our rest," Draco mumbled sleepily. "What do you say? Let's go to bed, huh?"

When there was no reply, Draco glanced down to see Hermione fast asleep, cuddled up against him. He gave a small, lop-sided grin. "I guess so… Sleep well, love." He gently laid Hermione down on the sofa before settling down next to her so that her back was to his stomach. He wrapped his arm around her stomach and kissed her head before falling asleep.


After classes were over the next day, Harry stopped Hermione in the corridors. "Hermione, Ginny told me that you and Malfoy were…" He paused and raised his eyebrows, as if trying to hint something. Hermione understood immediately.

"Yeah… Harry, I know you're probably mad, but please try and understand. Draco's being really nice and everything, and I think that he's actually serious this time. Please, Harry," Hermione begged.

"Hermione, I'm not mad at you… I'm just… worried. This is Malfoy we're talking about. He could hurt you any way he wants to… Just… take care of yourself…" Harry bit his lower lip anxiously, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

"I will. He loves me, Harry. I know he does. I'll be fine," she reassured him. Harry nodded solemnly. "Thanks for understanding… thanks for everything…"


Draco Malfoy walked out of Charms when he felt a violent jerk on his sleeve. He toppled into a broom closet. Blaise Zabini hovered over him, grinning.

"You scored, didn't you?" he asked, unable to wipe the knowing smirk off his face. Draco wrinkled his nose in confusion.

"What the hell are you talking about?" he demanded. Blaise rolled his eyes and pulled his friend off. Draco dusted off his pants.

"With Granger… Come on, I know you did. I've never seen you happier… except for after your first with Parkinson, but she's a good shag. So, what happened? I want all the details? Did you guys do it?" Blaise questioned nosily.

"With Hermione? Yeah right. She'd never let me touch her this early. Sheesh, Zabini. You should no that. It was probably only Potter that she's shagged… But I did take her out on a date. Went to the Starry Dome. On my broomstick. Heh. Hermione actually climbed onto my broom. She seemed to enjoy it, too," Draco said. Blaise "oohed" humorously.

"Well, you can go now. I know you're just dying to get up there and shag her senseless," he teased. Draco rolled his eyes and left.


Hermione was settled peacefully on the couch when Ginny burst into the head's room, tears streaming down her cheeks. Hermione reacted quickly. She jumped up and rushed over to comfort her friend. "Ginny, what happened? What's wrong?"

"It's… (sniffle) Ron… He (sob, gulp) saw… me.. (sob, sniffle, sob) and Harry… (gulp)…" Ginny managed to choke out. Hermione grabbed her friend's wrist and marched out of the room with her.

It didn't take long to find Ron. Shouts and screams could be heard from the Gryffindor common room. Hermione gave a weak smile at the Fat Lady. "Oh, hello Hermione. Come on in. And tell them to calm down. I'm getting a headache. I think I'll go visit Margaret…" she greeted them, swinging open.

"… AND YOU COULD HAVE TOLD ME! YET YOU DECIDED TO HIDE IT BEHIND MY BACK! MY OWN SISTER! AND YOU!" Ron screeched, causing Ginny to burst into a new flood of tears.

"Ronald Weasley, you lower your voice right now! You're disturbing the other students!" Hermione cried. Ron glanced at her and frowned.

"Lower my voice? LOWER MY VOICE? HOW CAN I LOWER MY VOICE? DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY DID? THEY WERE –," Ron began, but Hermione stopped him.

"Ron! SHUT UP!" she yelled. Ron immediately stopped. "I knew perfectly well what they were doing, and I see no reason why you should be mad."

"What the… NO REASON WHY I SHOULD BE MAD! ARE YOU CRAZY? MENTALLY INSANE? FOR WEEKS, THEY HAVE BEEN… ARGHH!" Ron shouted. Hermione groaned.

"Ron, have you ever considered that this is exactly why they have been hiding it?" Hermione said. Ron paused, and then continued ranting.

"HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE WALKING INTO A ROOM TO SEE YOUR LITTLE SISTER AND YOUR BEST FRIEND SHAGGING LIKE BUNNIES!"

"We weren't shagging! We were just kissing!" Harry protested, turning a bright red, almost redder than Ron's hair. Ron glared at him.

"JUST KISSING? I'D CALL THAT MORE THAN KISSING! MAYBE YOU WEREN'T EXACTLY SHAGGING, BUT YOU'RE LUCKY I WALKED IN OTHERWISE YOU PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN FIVE MINUTES LATER, JUDGING BY THE WAY YOU TWO WERE GOING!" Ron bellowed.

"ARGH! I can't take it anymore! Silencio!" Hermione yelled, pointing her wand at Ron. He instantly stopped talking. "Finally. I thought he'd never stop."

Harry wrapped Ginny in a tight hug, kissing the top of her head. Hermione couldn't help but stare. A while ago, that used to be me… Wait a minute. Am I jealous? She shuddered at the thought. Why am I jealous? I don't need to be. I have Draco.

"H-Hermione… It's okay… You can… let him… talk," Ginny stumbled in a whisper. Hermione flicked her wand and began talking before Ron could speak.

"Ron, you better shut up or Gryffindor will lose points," she advised him. Ron scowled and crossed his arms across his chest.

"Fine. But, Mum will hear about this, Ginny. I'm going to write to her right now!" he threatened, leaving. Hermione shrugged.

"Mum will be okay with it… I think…" Ginny said tentatively. Harry placed his hands on her shoulders.

"Don't worry. If she's not, I'll write to her myself. She'll be fine with it. Trust me, Ginny. I know," he reassured her. Ginny whirled around and pressed her mouth against his. They began a frantic make-out session. Hermione tip-toed out of the room quietly.


A/N: Once again, a bad, unsuspenseful ending, but I think this chapter is long enough. More soon. Please review!