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Yet another hopefully (crosses fingers) good chapter….

.:CHAPTER FOUR:.

"Ron I have to go now." said Hermione checking her watch. "So soon? Don't they ever give you longer breaks?" Ron said. Hermione chuckled. "Longer breaks? Me? Ha! That's a good one." Ron smiled. "Well okay then Hermione I'll see you soon then" "For sure Ron" agreed Hermione as she gave him a hug. She was halfway down the street when she turned back and called: "Oh and say hi to Ella for me okay? Tell her to pop that baby out soon! I'm dying to see it." Ron blushed a deep crimson. He waved back and called "I will!"

Hermione smiled to herself. Ron and his wife Ella were expecting their first child. She was really happy for him. She and Ron had tried dating back when they were still at Hogwarts when they realized that their feelings for each other were nothing more than friendship. She was glad that they had found out sooner rather than later.

"Finally finished work for the day," Hermione told herself breathing a sigh of relief. She couldn't wait to get home and take a long hot bath, go to bed and read a book.
Draco made his way up Oak Street, looking for a new place to "visit". Then, he saw it. "I've found you…you look like the perfect place," he muttered to himself. He made himself look inconspicuous as he walked up the path towards the door just in case the neighbours were watching. If it was something he knew how to do, it was looking inconspicuous. He took a pin out of his pocket and picked the lock. He wished he still had his wand with him but due to…circumstances, he had to make do with what he had.

The door opened quietly as he stepped into the hall. The living room was straight in front of him, the kitchen and dining room were on his right, and there were stairs on his left. He decided to take the stairs up to the bedrooms. He made his way up the stairs slowly. He walked into the master bedroom. It was actually quite elegant for its simplicity.

The four-post bed was covered with a midnight blue comforter, the dresser and vanity were made of mahogany, a bookshelf filled to the brim with books stood in a corner and the bay windows were draped with curtains the same colour as the comforter.

He went over to the vanity and examined what lay on top. Various cosmetics and beauty products sat beside a jewelry box. He opened the first drawer of the jewelry box and examined the contents. There were many beautiful necklaces, each with a different precious stone. As he reached for a necklace with a silver chain and emeralds, he heard someone enter the hallway downstairs. His eyes widened in fear. He quickly shut the drawer when he heard footsteps coming up the stairs. His eyes darted around for a place to hide when he spotted a closet that he hadn't seen. He dashed over to the closet, and just managed to close the door when the person entered the room.

Hermione entered the room. She sat down on the bed and took off her shoes. "Alright…now what I need is my bathrobe…and then I can take my bath." she told herself. "Where did I put it?"

Draco heard her speak. He knew he had heard her voice before but he just couldn't remember when or where. He heard the woman walk over to the closet. His breath caught in his throat. He was done for and he knew it.

Hermione opened the door of the closet and received a nasty shock. When she saw the man standing there, she screamed like she had never screamed before.

Ooooo…cliffhanger! Don't you hate those? Please R&R and I will update faster!

.:Simone:.