DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry Potter...or Draco Malfoy...*sniff sniff*  I only have my alternate universe in which I hang out with Draco and he takes me flying on his broom.  Hahahahahahahaha!!!

~*~Chapter Eleven~*~

~*~Draco POV~*~

We finished our dinner silently.  I tried to prepare myself for how to explain this whole thing to Hermione.  I knew she would have plenty of questions for me.  And I also knew that I would have to tell her about my past life and how I *used* to act.  I sat there staring up into the sky until her voice broke the silence.

"I'm ready to listen, if you're ready to explain."

"I am ready, it's just I'm not sure where to start."

"Well...how about you tell me where exactly you go to school, since I'm pretty sure it's not a simple private school."

"Hahaha...yeah...it's definitely not simple.  I go to a school called Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  It really is located in England.  The only way to get there is by taking the train at King's Station by way of Platform 9 ¾."

"Wait!  Platform 9 ¾??"

"Umm...yeah...witches and wizards can walk thru the wall that forms between Platforms 9 and 10.  We just have to be careful not to be caught by any muggles."

"Muggles?"

"Oh, basically that is non-magic people."

"So that's what I would be?"

"Yes, you are a muggle.  There are some witches and wizards who are only part wizard...for instance their mother may be a muggle and their father a wizard...and they also attend Hogwarts."

"So no muggles are allowed?"

"No."

"What about your family?  Are you full wizard or only part wizard?"

"Umm...my family are purebloods, er I mean full wizards.  Unfortunately for me, my family is not the nicest family on the block, with the exception of my mother.  See, my father supports Voldemort, who is the most evil dark wizard ever.  I grew up my entire life being taught the Dark Arts and the proper way to support the Dark Lord.  During these teachings I was taught that muggles and mudbloods, or part wizards, were no good.  I went through most of my days at Hogwarts as one of the most hated students.  I disrespected anyone who wasn't a pureblood.  But then finally in my 7th year, I realized that joining the Dark Lord was not what I wanted to do with my life.  I wanted to live life on my own, without having someone else's thoughts controlling my actions.  So I decided that I would defy my father and attend school here in the states."

"What did your father do?"

"Well...basically I'm not considered his son anymore.  He said I was a disgrace to the Malfoy name.  But for once in my life I wanted to do what I wanted to do and not what my father wanted me to do."

"So why did you choose a school in the states?"

"Just another part of my self-discovery, I wanted to know what muggles were really like.  If I'm going to have any opinion about them, I might as well know what I'm talking about."

"So what do you think so far?"

"The technology is amazing!  It baffles the mind!  I still have no idea how to operate most of the things I've seen here.  As far as muggles themselves, I'm still formulating an opinion.  Although...there is this one girl that I've gotten to know who is absolutely amazing.  But you don't want to hear about it."

"No...please...indulge me."

"Okay...let's see...this girl is quite the bookworm, but I don't mind.  She's not afraid to take chances...from what I can tell.  And she's also the most beautiful creature I've ever seen in my life...especially in the moonlight."

"Really now?  Would I possibly know this girl?"

"You might...she's actually in our English class...I think her name is Heather."  I looked at Hermione's face for a reaction.  Her eyes nearly bugged out of her head.  "Oh wait...or is her name Hermione...yeah that may be it.  Listen, it's been a long night...you need your sleep.  Let's head back to the dorms."

"Okay...but I have one more question."

"What is it?"

"Can you take me for a ride on your broom some day?"

"Of course...only if you think you can handle it."

"Oh yeah...I can handle it!"

~*~Hermione POV~*~

So now I knew the truth and I was glad that Draco trusted me enough to tell me.  I was still a little worried about what he told me about the Dark Lord and his father.  I didn't know much about his father, but he doesn't seem like the type to give up so easily.  But I decided not to worry myself about it.  For now I was happy and even felt a little bit special knowing that my boyfriend was more than your average guy.  But I also knew that I would have to keep his secret and not tell a single soul...not even Becca.

Draco and I walked silently back to the dorms...hand in hand.  He even offered to walk me back to my room, of course I accepted.  I enjoyed any time together with him, even if it was in silence.  We finally reached my dorm room and we stood there for what seemed like an eternity just staring in to each other's eyes.  He finally leaned forward and placed a single kiss on my cheek and whispered in my ear.

"Until tomorrow my fair maiden."

I watched him walk away before I closed my door.  I logged on to my computer and checked my email...only to receive one of the worse surprises of my life!  My ex from high school had decided to come visit me this weekend.  Oh yeah, things were about to get complicated!  I could not believe that this was happening to me.  Every time I think I'm happy, Eric comes back and screws things up for me.  Why me?!?!  I hadn't mentioned Eric to Draco because I didn't think it would cause any problems.  But I knew that once Eric got here, problems would definitely arise.

Eric and I kinda dated in high school.  I was the shy bookworm and he was the popular jock.  I thought it was only too good to be true...of course in the end I was right.  I thought we had a perfect relationship until I caught him making out with Kelly, a cheerleader, in the library.  It was only after that incident that I found out that he was constantly going out with other girls while he was supposed to be going out with me.  He was only using me to pass his classes.  When I tried to break up with him, he wouldn't allow it.  So I played around until summertime came, then I just avoided any confrontation at all costs.  I didn't think he knew where I was going to college, but apparently he found out somehow.  I would definitely have to warn Draco before Eric gets here.  Draco probably won't let me out of his sight.  Of course I wouldn't mind that.  I would just take things as they came.

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oOo...it's getting good now...Draco will definitely show his other side when Eric comes to town!

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