DISCLAIMER: *drops to knees, stares up at the sky, and cries out!* "Draco Malfoy is not mine!!"
Author's Note: Okay, everyone seems to be worrying about whether you can trust Becca or not with Draco's secret. I will go ahead and answer that question: yes, you can trust Becca. I am not going to have Hermione's best friend betray her. If any problems arise, the root of them will not trace back to Becca. And now, on with the story...
~*~Chapter Sixteen~*~
~*~Hermione POV~*~
I called up Becca and told her to come over that I had something to tell her. I was getting really anxious about telling her. I wasn't sure whether she would believe me or not, but I wanted to tell her about Draco and about our relationship. I couldn't wait to tell her about Eric...she knew about my past relationship and she has hated him ever since I told her. There was a knock at the door and I knew it was Becca.
"Hey Beccerz, come on in!"
"Hermione girl, it's been a few days, what's up girl?"
"Wow! Where to begin...there's something about Draco that I need to tell you."
"Hermione, what is it?! Did he hurt you?? Because if he did, I will hunt him down!!"
"No! Becca, it's nothing like that. Umm...there's something about him that makes him different from other guys..."
"Well...what is it? Other than the fact that he seems like Mr. Perfect."
"Draco...well...he's a...he's a w-wizard."
"Hang on! You mean, like with magical powers and broom riding?? You've got to be kidding...its not possible!!"
"Actually it is possible...and yes, I mean wizard as in magic powers and broom riding. He actually took me on a ride this afternoon."
"Whoa! This is some major news girl!! Has he shown you any of his *powers* yet??"
"No...not yet anyway...at least none of his *magical* powers."
"Uh oh girl!!"
"Let's just say he can make my knees go weak. But seriously Becca, you cannot tell anyone. Draco and I trust you to keep this secret."
"You mean Draco trusts me too?? Why??"
"Because I trust you."
"I will keep that trust. I swear I will not tell a soul. So what did you guys do this weekend?? Anything interesting?? Hopefully nothing illegal..."
"Oh...Eric came back."
"What?!?!"
"Yep...he came back to try and screw up my life."
"What happened??"
"Basically Draco almost hexed him and threatened him."
"So Draco used magic on him??"
"Yeah...but he used a memory charm afterwards so that Eric wouldn't remember the fact that he was a wizard. Of course Eric had his chance to tell me that I was useless and that no man would ever love me..."
"Tell me you didn't believe that crap!!"
"Well...I did at first...but Draco came back with me and I ended up falling asleep in his arms on the couch, crying my eyes out."
"Awe...he seems like such a great guy."
"He really is Becca...I'm not sure where our relationship is going, but I hope it lasts a while. I've not been this happy in a long time."
"You deserve it Hermione! I'm serious...after all the crap you've been through, you deserve to be happy. So what's on your agenda for today?"
"Actually, Draco's coming over around 5 for dinner."
"Ah...I see...spending the night alone with Mr. Perfect."
"Ha...ha...ha. It's not like anything is going to happen. He's not like that."
"Well...just don't do anything I wouldn't do."
"Believe me...I won't! You know my code...nothing until marriage."
"I'm just messin' with you...you know that." And with that she hit me with a pillow.
"Oh girl...you are gonna get it now." And so the full fledge pillow war began. We eventually both ended up lying on the floor...completely out of breath.
"Well Hermione, its 3 o'clock...you better start getting ready for Romeo."
"Yeah...I guess so. I really appreciate you listening to me and keeping this secret for Draco and me."
"Of course girl. You can trust me. Have a great evening!"
"I'll talk to you later Becca." And with that she was gone.
I quickly straightened up the room and freshened up. I couldn't wait to hear more about Hogwarts. I wanted to know everything about the school. I wondered if it was anything like school here in the States. I looked up at the clock and saw that it was almost 5pm...so I sat and waited on Draco to arrive.
~*~Draco POV~*~
I knew that I had put a lot of trust in Hermione to allow her to tell her best friend...but if Hermione trusted her, then so did I. I didn't want Hermione to have to lie to her own best friend on a topic that is so sacred between girls. I grabbed my wand and pulled on my cloak and headed for Hermione's room. I arrived at her room promptly on time. She opened the door with a huge smile on her face...then ran into my arms.
"Good gosh girl!! Did you miss me that much??" I had to pry her arms off of me to look in to her eyes.
"Of course I missed you Drakie-Poo." She drawled out.
"Ugh! I hate that nick-name. How did you come up with that?"
"I thought of it all on my own...don't you like it??" She put on her best pouty face.
"No...I don't...I hate it!! I don't mind nick-names...just NOT that one."
"MMM.....let me think.....what about.......Dragon?"
"Now that's a real nick-name!!"
"I thought you'd like that one. Now then, let's eat so you can begin to tell me all about Hogwarts."
I conjured up some food for us and we ate in silence. Only stealing glances at each other between bites. I had decided that I would tell Hermione about Hogwarts in shifts. Telling her about each year in succession. When dinner was finished, I cleared everything away and sat on the couch with her and began to tell her of my story at Hogwarts...
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Sorry guys!! The evil writers block has struck me!! I hope it goes away soon... Remember to read/review!! Thanx!! ~*~surfngurl~*~