Chapter 26

Spring Fever

Everyone was becoming antsy and getting tired of all the studying and constant preparations in class. The last quidditch match of the year was coming up and it was Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw and everyone was looking forward to it. Although Gryffindor had basically already won the quidditch cup, the second place was still up in the air between Slytherin and Ravenclaw.

Hermione walked towards the quidditch field with Ron, Ginny and Harry. It was a nice breezy really warm day but the breeze made it nice.

"So who do you think will win today?" Harry asked.

"Don't know, but I hope it's not Slytherin!" Ron said

Hermione couldn't help but feel torn. She didn't like Slytherin but loved Draco. He was the Seeker and she wanted him to catch the snitch.

"We'll see you later Hermione." Ginny said as they all waved good-bye.

Hermione headed up to the Head's seats that were in one of the higher towers. She rolled up her sleeves, loosened her tie around her neck and unbuttoned the first button. It was warm in the compartment that she was in so she leaned over the railing over looking the quidditch pitch. Draco flew by and looked at her as the soft breeze flowed though her hair lifting it from her neck as she watched the players fly around waiting for the first toss of the quaffle.

Harry and Ginny watched them look at each other and couldn't help but smile at them. Ron was too busy talking to Neville to notice what they were looking at.

"It's romantic. You know how they are forbidden to be together but somehow found love in all of the hate and how they have to keep it a secret for it could mean great disaster. That when no one is looking how beautiful they are to each other. It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet." Ginny quietly said to Harry.

"Yeah, except the whole dying thing, I hope." Harry whispered back to Ginny.

Before Draco headed back down to ready for the releasing of the quaffle he shot her a grin and looked down at the pitch where the night before she had giving him a good luck shag for that day's game. She was feeling quite adventurous the night before. He looked back at her and she rolled her eyes and smiled. As he then went to take his place the smiles lingered on their faces, his then turned into the infamous Malfoy smirk as he laid his eyes on the opposing teams Seeker ready to take him down. He couldn't let the woman he loved that gave him such a memorable "Good luck" down. No, he was going to show off, the Draco Malfoy way.

The whistle blew and they were off, the game announcer was shouting out the different moves that the players were making.

"Jackson has the quaffle and passes it to Broader, passes it back and Jackson scores! 10 points to Ravenclaw!" The announcer's voice boomed though the stadium. The Ravenclaw team patted Jameson Jackson on the back as he flew around then looked up at Hermione who was clapping for her friend and smiled and waved and she returned it. Draco saw this and narrowed his eyes towards Jameson as Jameson flew away back to his team. Draco was about to hurt him but his eye was caught by Hermione giving him a look that said 'don't even think about it' then gave him a warm smile. Draco breathed in deeply then let it out and nodded.

The rest of the game was very close. The score was 50 for Ravenclaw to 40 for Slytherin. Hermione could tell that Draco was looking for the snitch and had no luck. The only thing that kept him from going insane was that the other Seeker hadn't seen it either. Hermione found herself looking for it, when she couldn't spot it she put her gaze back onto Draco as she leaned back onto the rail. Hermione closed her eyes and felt the warmth of the sun on her face and the coolness of the breeze that played through her hair. She slowly opened her eyes to a buzzing sound. Her eyes rested upon the golden snitch inches from her face as if it was admiring her. It was beautiful as the sun reflected off of it. Everyone had now noticed including Draco. He sped as fast as he could knowing that any second the other Seeker would see it too. Moving as if they were in slow motion Draco flew along side of the bleachers filled with students watching the situation and came up on the snitch that remained where it was and reached for it then caught a glimpse of Hermione and how strikingly enchanting she looked as the wind made her hair dance and how sun made her face glow. She looked like an angel. He grabbed the snitch not realizing it for he was momentarily stunned. Hermione eyes went from his to over his shoulder. A bludger was heading straight for him then before she could say anything it hit his broom knocking it out from under him and sent it flying in right by Hermione. Draco's broom bounced of a wooden pillar and landed by her feet. Draco still gripping the snitch began to fall, but Hermione caught his arms causing him to swing into the banners and pulling her into the side of the railing. Hermione started to lose her grip and let go of the arm that had the snitch as Draco gripped onto her other arm with the snitchless hand.

"UP" She demanded and the broom quickly flew into her hands. "It worked!"

"Hermione!" Draco yelled as he started to slip and lost his grip. He grabbed the banner and it started to rip. She tried to grab him once again but failed and he fell. Without thinking she jumped over the side after him. The crowd was filled with screams and gasps. Hermione dove on the broom and grabbed Draco. He pulled the broom to him as he mounted it with Hermione. They just barely made it and caught air right before hitting the ground.

They circled the area as the entire arena was filled with cheers and applause. They finally landed on the ground and stared at the other momentarily. Draco's face turned to disgust and turned from her taking a few steps to the center of the field. Hermione shook her head and waved him off as she rolled her eyes. Draco then lifted his hand revealing the golden snitch.

"Malfoy has caught the golden snitch! Slytherin has won the game!" The crowd clapped but the Slytherin group overpowered the rest of them. Draco turned to look back at Hermione who had already started to make her way off of the field. He watched her for a minute watching her hair bounce and her hips sway. He then tuned back to his team who began congratulating him.

"What was that all about?" Snape asked Professor McGonagall.

"Spring fever I suppose." She replied then looked next to her at Dumbledore, who was smiling to himself.

"Wow that was wicked! Hermione saved his tail and he didn't even thank her. What a jerk! She should have let him fall!" Ron exclaimed.

"Well it's not like Hermione to not to help someone no matter who it is. And from Malfoy what else would you expect from him." Harry said.

"Yeah you're right. Should we congratulate her on her miraculous show? By the way what was with the snitch and how he looked at her before he got hit?" Ron asked.

"It was weird how it did that, but we can congratulate her at dinner." Ginny answered avoiding the question about why Draco looked at her hoping Ron would forget it. He did and Harry and Ginny nodded to each other and headed down after the rest of the Gryffindor students.

Hermione made her way to the common room and reached the Portrait containing Mr. and Mrs. Albany.

"Oh, hello Miss Granger. How was the game?" Mr. Albany asked.

"It was very interesting. Slytherin won, Draco caught the snitch." Hermione said trying not to laugh.

"What's so funny dear?" Mrs. Albany asked.

Hermione filled them on what had happened which they also found amusing. After she told them and said the password they let her in still chuckling.

Hermione walked into the bathroom and took a quick shower and then jumped out and shook out her wet hair letting it fall over her shoulders. She wrapped herself in a towel and headed out of the bathroom. She was on her way to her bedroom when she heard laughter.

"Draco must be back." Hermione said out loud. She walked over behind the couch and leaned against it still in her towel and waited. Finally he was let in.

"Yeah, 'haha'." Draco said as he walked through the door. He was still in his quidditch uniform, which Hermione found quite nice. His eyes fell onto her and stopped.

"You're not mad at me are you?" She asked sweetly. "I'm sorry I…" She was cut off by his lips that had caught hers in his. He pulled her into him not caring that she was clean and he smelled of road kill as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He lifted her onto the back of the couch and pulled her hips to him. His lips traveled down her neck to her upper chest then back up her neck retuning his mouth to hers. He pulled off his sweat filled shirt and pads. Then picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He walked around to the front of the couch and fell forward holding her tight. They landed on the couch him on top of her. They kissed feverishly as Hermione ran her hands along the sweaty surface of his back. He removed the rest of his uniform and opened her towel. As she felt him she dug her nails into his back as they moved their bodies together.

After about an hour, they went to shower to get ready to go down to the Great Hall for dinner.

"So I take it that you aren't upset then?" Hermione asked with a smile.

"No. But wow that was bloody amazing how you did that, and for me. Thanks." Draco answered.

"Trust me you already thanked me!" Hermione said.

"You didn't hesitate, surprisingly with you just out of the shower and me sweaty and all."

"Well I can't resist a man in uniform." She said grinning.

"Well that man better be only me!" He said as he pulled her to him to let her know she was his.

"Draco," She began holding his face in her hands, but it might as well have been his heart. "You are!" She said as they kissed.

A/N: Here it is thanks so much! I really do appreciate your lovely review simple or full of fun! Keep them coming lol. Here are Q& A's:

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