Disclaimer: I own only the plot, not the characters; they're J.K. Rowling's.

QUICK QUESTION: Why doesn't J.K. Rowling just make Harry go back in time with the time turner thingy and kill baby Tom Riddle? Is there something I'm missing? Anyways, moving on…

Good Old Fashioned Discussion

The four of them entered the door of Blaise and Draco's room that afternoon with mixed emotions. They had no idea how they should feel at the moment. On one hand, Blaise's dad was hauled away for finally being exposed, but that's only if they believe what four kids tell them. Also, they just got back from the visitation of Blaise's mother. Going through their minds at the moment was, 'pick an emotion, happy, sad or anxious, whatever's most appropriate." They didn't exactly know what was most appropriate. So they did what anyone (most likely) would do in this situation, they distracted themselves from it! They had the whole afternoon to spend on their own with their friends! That kind of an opportunity shouldn't be spent contemplating feelings.

The room was large and circular. There were two four poster beds on the right wall separated by a bedside table. Across from the beds were an oak desk and a matching chair. On the far wall from the door was a large bay window with a cushioned window seat. It had one big, blue arm chair to the left of the window and a matching white one to the right. In the center was a small, round oak table. The bedding, cushions, walls and curtains were a deep blue. The bed curtains were white, along with the carpeting, the trim above the window curtains and the crown and base molding on the walls. It was a very elegant room.

The three Kit Kat's were curled in the centre of one of the beds. They didn't wake when their owners came in the door, but Spunky periodically thumped his tail on Felix's back causing him to flinch.

Ginny and Hermione broke free of the boys grasp and ran straight for the bed that wasn't occupying the tiny cats and jumped into the centre. Laughing, they scrambled to sit up and turned to Draco and Blaise who had just closed the door and were staring at them confused. Honestly! Where did that come from? Draco lifted his brow at them when he saw them staring.

"What?" Blaise asked, confusion written blatantly across his face. Hermione just chuckled as Ginny whined, "We're bored! Entertain us!" She crossed her arms over her chest. Hermione mimicked her when she was able to get her face to look serious and the two girls stared the boys down. Blaise was thoroughly confused. Did girls have no patience? They had just walked in the door! 'Why can't I get annoyed with Ginny! She's too damn cute. Damn hormones and their damn control over my damn emotions,' he thought with a frown. He gave a sigh and walked over to the two girls on the bed. Blaise turned and fell backwards onto the bed so his legs still dangled over the edge. His mop of black hair was strewn in short locks around his head and he was looking straight into the now smiling face of Ginny. She crawled over to him and sat and his stomach facing Hermione. She could hear the "humph" he let out when she sat unexpected on him, but she realized he didn't mind when he snaked his arms around her waist. Both Hermione and Draco were watching this with a smirk.

"I don't feel comfortable being on the same bed as you two," she said trying to look convincing as she wriggled off the bed. Draco, still adorning his smirk, said, "Well maybe we should leave them then, they seemed to be amused," Strutting over to Hermione, he put his arm around her shoulder and twirled her into his chest. When she stopped her hands were resting on either side of his collar bone and her face was buried in his neck. She certainly hadn't expected that, not that she was complaining of course! She took advantage of the fact that none of the room's occupants could see her face and licked Draco's neck playfully. He gasped and ran his hand up her spine. Their close proximity made it all too obvious to him that his gesture made her shiver. He probably would have moaned if Ginny hadn't said, "No! I want 'Mione to stay here, we haven't had too much time to talk yet this year!" Draco sighed with relief. How embarrassing would it have been if Ginny hadn't interrupted them! Though he was still a bit disappointed.

"Fine," he said after having an idea. He wrapped his one arm behind Hermione's knees making her squeal and fall back into his other arm. He lifted her and threw her back onto the bed making it jump slightly. Ginny had to grip Blaise's shirt and arm to keep from losing her balance. Hermione was lying on her back with her arms crossed. She was pouting at Draco, which she had never done before. Draco realized at that moment that that face would be his downfall.

"Hey!" She glared at him. "What was that for?"

"I just thought I'd make it easier for you to talk to your friend." Draco pouted back at her and felt a sense of accomplishment as he noticed her glare falter.

"I already told you I don't feel comfortable being on a bed alone with these two!" Draco turned his expression to that of someone deep in thought, but inside he was smirking. Slowly, he walked closer to the bed.

"I might be able to help." He wasn't looking at her, at least not directly. He made it look as if he was staring off into space but he was really watching her reaction from the corner of his eye. Both her brows shot up in question. Then, without warning, he pounced on top of her. This caused an even louder squeal to escape her lips. His hands were on either side of his head and his knees were on either side of her hips. Her eyes were tightly shut but she could hear Ginny and Blaise laughing at her. Oh she'd get him back! She opened her eyes and lay there as if nothing happened. When Ginny had calmed down, Hermione turned her head back to her.

"So what did you want to talk about?" she asked, not even bothering a second glance at Draco who was still hovering over her. Draco frowned at her but she didn't see him. She knew what was coming, and she knew it would definitely get to Draco.

"We're probably going to have to discuss how you're going to tell Ron about you two," she said nodding to Hermione and Draco. Draco looked from Ginny to Hermione.

"Why would it matter?" he asked, his expression started to look angry. Ginny replied for Hermione, she just loved starting things with people. It's what friends do!

"He likes Hermione, as MUCH more than a friend. He's probably going to be pretty pissed. It will probably just make him try and get Hermione's attention more, especially since you used to like him too. You know that boy can be so stubborn," she said with a sigh.

"Excuse me!" Draco's voice was rising with his anger. He once again, turned his gaze to Hermione.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked almost frantically. Hermione just shrugged.

"I thought he was over it, besides, Ron? Compare to you? I don't even think that's possible in his dreams!" She laughed at the shear thought of it. This made Draco visibly lighten up.

"He'd better keep his hands off of you; you know I'd be more than happy to kick his ass." He rolled to the side of Hermione and wrapped his arms around her. Leaning over, she kissed his nose gently.

"Draco, he won't touch me without my consent so I don't think you have to worry." He buried his face in her neck and mumbled, "It's him that should worry." Hermione just let it drop though.

"That brings up another question, what are you going to do when you tell Harry? You know you're in the same position I am," She told Ginny. Ginny frowned, she hadn't expected that to come back and bite her in the ass. Blaise tightened his grip on her. Unlike Draco, he did have competition. The 'Golden boy' could practically pick any girl and have her. And he just happened to pick his girl.

"Yeah well, that's his problem isn't it? It's not like I asked him to," she said in defiance, sticking her nose in the air. Blaise growled with anger.

"I want to be there with you, both of you. Incase they decide to get angry," he stated in a tone of finality. Draco nodded at this, his hair falling into his face and tickling his nose.

"I'll be there too, that Weasel doesn't use his head," Hermione sighed, staring at Ginny for confirmation. She sat and thought for a moment and nodded.

"Yeah, alright, just don't start anything," Ginny pleaded with the two. Hermione turned her attention to Draco for his confirmation. He nodded, once more, causing more of his hair to fall into his face. Hermione giggled at him while pushing the soft hairs back from his face.

During their little talk, clouds had rolled into the skies and were now violently pouring rain. A flash of lightning and a crash of thunder was what it took to wake up the Kit Kat's. They were terrified; Kit Kat's hated loud noise. They jumped to their feet and looked around frantically. The long hairs of their backs were on end, their backs were arched and their small tails were sticking straight into the air. In their search for safety, they spotted the four teens on the opposite bed. The little creatures made a mad dash for their owners. Hermione and Ginny squealed as Felix and Rascal jumped onto the bed. They didn't notice they had awoken. Spunky and Felix padded over to Hermione and Draco. Hermione pushed away from Draco slightly so the Kit Kat's could curl up between them. Felix rubbed his nose against Hermione's, thankful for the safety she provided. Hermione laughed at him and kissed his nose. Once again, Draco pouted at her.

"You know, I think you kiss that thing more than you kiss me," he said in a whiney voice. Hermione tried her best to look sorry.

"I'm sorry, I just can't help it. He's adorable, who could possibly resist?" Hermione said, bringing Felix back to her face and nuzzling his nose. His little pink tongue escaped his mouth and licked her nose affectionately. Draco frowned at her little display.

"You mean you can resist me? I can't believe it, my competition is a little cat!" He rolled onto his back and crossed his arms over his chest. She chuckled at him and held Felix to her chest. She stroked his back absentmindedly.

"If you were in my reach I probably couldn't, but since Felix here is the closest one to me, well, I have to deal with what I have now don't I?" She kissed Felix's head. Draco glared at the ball of fluff in resentment when it started to purr. He couldn't help wondering if it was mocking him.

"Well, I was close to you just a minute ago, you didn't kiss me then!" he answered in defiance.

"Well I can't kiss you while we're talking!" This made Draco smirk.

How do you know? We haven't tried." Hermione rolled her eyes.

"You're crazy!"

"No matter what your relationship is about you still find something to argue about! You two are like an old married couple!" Ginny huffed, more in amusement than annoyance. This made Draco's smirk broaden.

"Just practicing," he replied casually.