When they got to their common room, Hermione went to the bathroom to get a wet washcloth for Draco's eye and lip.

He was sitting on his couch when she came out. She went over and sat next to him to dab his eye and lip.

"I'm so sorry," said Hermione.

"It wasn't your fault," said Draco.

"I know, but still," Hermione said dabbing his eyes. After the bleeding stopped Hermione put the towel away and came back. "I can't believe Ron did that."

"It was coming," said Draco.

"I know, but I wasn't expecting it to be one of my best friends," said Hermione.

There was a moment of silence, which was broken by a tapping noise on the window. Hermione got up and opened the window. The owl flew in and dropped a letter on Draco's lap, then left.

"Who's it from?" asked Hermione.

"Potter and Weasley," said Draco. Hermione looked confused. "It's for you." He handed her the letter.

Hermione, met us in our common room as soon as you get this.
Harry and Ron

"They want to talk with me right now," said Hermione. "I'll be right back."

She left through the portrait of Godric Gryffindor. Harry was practicing dueling. Not wizard dueling, but sword dueling. He couldn't kill Voldemort with magic, so he decided to use Godric Gryffindor's sword. He was practicing with a muggle-born fully qualified wizard that learned sword fighting before he got into Hogwarts.

"Sit, I'll be right here practicing, but I?ll still be here," panted Harry.

"Why did you kiss Malfoy?" asked Ron.

"I didn't kiss him, he kissed me," said Hermione.

"Then-why-didn't-you-push-away," panted Harry.

"I don't know," said Hermione. She dropped her head so Ron couldn't see her.

"I can't believe it," said Ron. "I thought I knew you better than that."

"Well, you don't. And you know what? I liked it! I like him ok! I'm 17, stop treating me like a little kid. I can like whomever I want!" Hermione yelled standing up.

"Traitor! Leave!" Harry yelled pointing to the portrait she came in. Everyone was staring at them.

"I'd rather be anywhere but here," said Hermione. She left through the portrait and went down the tunnel.