OK, I promised my friends Tracie and Kat another chapter today, so I figured now would be the best time to start. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, but I sure wish I owned Draco…..
Chapter 27
Early Rising and Movies
The next morning, I woke up with Hermione in my arms. She was sleeping peacefully even over the noise of my stomach. I was starving. I carefully got up, and she whimpered when I completely pulled away. I slipped out the door and down to the kitchens. The elves were already up, but I wouldn't let them make what I wanted. I grabbed a pan, some eggs, and a bowl of pancake batter. I picked up a spatula and turned my attentions to the food, a memory tugging at my brain.
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I was 5 or 6. One morning, I had gotten up very early and was wandering around the manor. I wasn't supposed to do that when my father was home, but I didn't care. I was in one of the hallways and a yummy smell reached my nose. Following it, I stumbled across the kitchen. All the house elves immediately stopped whatever they had been doing when I walked in. My nurse-elf ran over.
"Master Draco! What are you doing down here? You should be sleeping. Come on and Willa will take you back to your room." I shook my head and walked over to a tall white box. Elves were standing on stools around it. I was instantly curious, something my father said was no good for a Malfoy.
"What are you doing?"
"We's be making pancakes and eggs for your breakfast, young Master Malfoy."
"Can I try?" the elves traded quick looks, and another stool was brought over and I climbed up on it. I watched for a few minutes, then with the elves careful patience, I learned. I had been so proud.
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Over the years I had learned to make various dishes, even having the better ones served for dinner. My parents never knew. I half-smiled and finished up the pancakes. I heaped them next to the eggs and put them on a tray with some glasses and a pitcher of milk. Picking it up, I left the kitchen.
She was still sleeping when I walked into the room. I set the tray on the table and showered quickly. I had turned the coffee on before I left that morning and it had finished. I poured a cup and carried it over to her bed.
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"Hermione, wake up." A voice coming from over my head was calling to me through the dark. I slowly pulled myself upward through sleep. I opened my eyes to see Mal-Draco standing over me with a cup in his hand. I gave him a small smile and sat up a little and leaned against the headboard. He handed me the cup and I sipped, the coffee slowly awakening my senses. He picked up a plate off the table and carried it over to me. "Eat up, you need your strength."
"Breakfast in bed? What did I do to deserve this?" He flashed me a quick smile and pulled a chair over.
"I'm not sure, still trying to figure that out." He smirked devilishly.
"Oh really." He nodded and started eating. I took a bite and was pleasantly surprised. "These are great!"
"Thanks." This was said around a mouthful of pancakes.
"You made them?" he nodded. "Who taught you how to cook?"
"House elves at the manor. My parents didn't know." We ate in silence for a few minutes, each visiting various memories. I finished my breakfast and downed the last of my coffee.
"Thanks, Mal-Draco." He looked up at me, surprised, then a smile lit up his eyes.
"Your welcome, Hermione." My name sounded so sweet coming off his tongue and I smiled.
"Want some coffee?" he nodded and I stood up and walked over to my coffee maker. I filled my cup then his. I handed him a mug, then started digging through my trunk. I pulled out a bag and smiled.
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Draco's POV
I was suddenly curious. What was Hermione doing? She had pulled a bag out of her trunk and pulled a small table over between the couch and fireplace. She turned to look at me.
"Umm, Draco? Did we ever find my wand?" I nodded and pulled it out of my pocket.
"Is this one yours?" She walked over to me and took it, smiling.
"Yup. Where did you get it?" she looked puzzled.
"From Dumbledore. I went to see him last night."
"Thank you." She gave me a quick hug and went back to what she was doing. She pulled a box with glass in it out of her bag. She resized it and I realized it was a TV. We had seen a picture of one in Muggle Studies. She pulled a few other smaller black rectangles from her bag. "Ok, Lord of the Rings, Big Daddy, or Beauty and the Beast? I was confused.
"Umm, the first one?"
"Alright." She resized it and pushed it into a slot. She ran over to our beds and grabbed the blankets. Not looking, she tossed her scarlet one at me and curled up under my emerald green one at the end of the couch.
"Hermione, what is this?"
"A movie. Shhh, its starting." I was instantly hooked. The Arwen elf was pretty, reminded me of a veela. The archer dude, Legolas I think, was cool. At the end of the movie I looked over. Hermione was sound asleep, and I caught myself smiling. I tucked the blanket around her a little better and resized another mobie and put it in.
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Hermione's POV
When I woke up, Draco was sleeping and the TV was fuzzing. I stretched carefully so I wouldn't wake him up. He looked so peaceful when he slept. I flipped off the TV and walked over to the window. I heard Draco shift behind me and turned around. I saw two envelopes sitting on the table. I walked over and picked up the first one.
Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger
There is going to be another ball. As the heads, it is partially your duty to plan it. The date has been set for the Friday before the Christmas holidays. Fourth years and up will be allowed to attend. The theme is up to you. I am anxious to see what you come up with. Have fun and good luck.
Albus Dumbledore
A new ball. It would be hard, but fun. I doubted I would go, but looked forward to planning it. I set down that note and picked up the other one.
Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger
Here is the list of homework for you to complete. It is due as soon as you finish. Simply lay it on the table and say 'Transmetta'; and the teachers name. this will send the work directly to the teacher. We are all looking forward to having our Heads back in class. Get well soon, Ms. Granger.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonnagll
I scanned the list. Not that bad. The three potions essays would take some time, but not too long. I sat down and got to work.
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Draco's POV (I know, I keep switching)
I woke up to find the couch empty. I stretched lazily and stifled a yawn. I sat up to see Hermione at the table, bent over a book and some parchment, writing furiously. I rolled my eyes and stood up. She glanced over with a quick smile and went back to what she was doing. I walked over to the coffee maker and filled my cup. Sipping, I walked over to the table and glanced at the notes. Hermione had already written out our separate lists in her neat, careful handwriting. She already had two things crossed out on hers. I set my half-empty cup o the table. Glancing at my watch, I realized it was nearly 8. No wonder I was hungry.
"Hermione, are you hungry?" she looked up at me.
"Umm, no not really. You can go to the kitchens if you want." She sounded tired. I was instantly worried.
"Did you have another one of those dreams?" I was concerned, but didn't let it show on my face but I knew my voice gave it away.
"No, Draco." She smiled at me. "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Why don't you go get us some pizza or something, then we could start planning the ball." She was trying to change the topic, and I let her.
"What's pizza?"
"A really good muggle food." She glanced back at her book.
"Oh." I was confused. She had so many odd muggle gadgets. She sighed and put her quill down.
"Come on, I'll show you how to make pizza." She headed for the door and I followed obediently.
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There! Chapter 27 is done! Yay me! Hope you all liked it. I'll try to have another chapter for you tomorrow, if I can, but I might hit the beach instead. Leave me a review!!! And thankz to
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