Hey Y'all. Sorry I haven't updated, I had a research paper and an oral report to do. I should actually be working on that now, because it's due tomorrow, but I feel like I have to type, so here it is. Chapter 19.

Chapter 19

Confrontations

I, for once in my life, didn't know what the hell I should do. Potter was walking down the hall toward us. I knew he had seen us by his glare. We couldn't duck into a classroom, because there weren't any in this wing. Hermione tugged on my arm and I looked down at her. She looked a little scared.

"Umm, Draco, who's he?" She pointed at Potter. Inwardly, I sighed in relief. She hadn't recognized him.

"Nobody important. Come on, we're almost there." She nodded trustingly and stayed next to me, but a little closer than before. Potter stopped directly in front of us, blocking most of the hall.

"Hermione, what the hell are you doing with the ferret?" He looked angry and glared at me again.

"Go away, Potter. It's none of your business."

"Of course it's my business, Hermione's my girlfriend." He smirked at me and looked over at Hermione. "Come on, Hermione; let's go back to the common room to talk." He took a step toward her, but she moved back and closer to me. I felt the urge to put my arms around her to protect her, but didn't so I didn't piss off Potter more.

"Who are you? And why did you say I was your girlfriend? I don't even know you." Potter looked livid. He turned on me, his eyes bright with anger.

"What the hell did you do to her, Malfoy? She doesn't recognize me? I'm her best friend and boyfriend! What the hell have you done?"

"I haven't done anything, Potter. I do believe your actions over the summer and at the Masquerade Ball set it off. Now get the hell out of my way or I'll be forced to move you." His eyes narrowed, but he stepped aside.

"Hermione, we'll finish this talk later." He stormed off down the hall. Hermione tugged on my arm again.

"Draco, who was that? And why did he say he was my boyfriend?" She looked scared and I gave her a quick hug. "I don't know him, but he scares me."

"Shh, Hermione. You're safe with me. Let's go eat, you'll feel better after you eat something." She nodded at me and grabbed my hand in hers, lacing her slim fingers through mine. We continued walking down the hall towards the kitchens.

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Awwww, I know. That was really cute. The whole hand thing just kinda popped into my head so I added it. Anyway, I'll get another chapter out to you quick as possible. Luv y'all and thankz to my reviewers!

~WF~