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A/N: I hope that that chapter kept you interested and in suspense! I hope that no one was expecting that! I'll keep writing, if you keep reviewing!! lol! THANX! ~_^


Chapter 5: Promises

"What?" Hermione said. "What's going to happen to me now?" Draco shrugged his shoulders. He had no idea what would happen.

"I dunno. He didn't say. He just said to watch your back. I love you too much to stay away and I promise you, that I will do anything to protect you ... I promise that nothing will happen to you," Draco expressed. He leaned over the bed and he kissed her on the lips. After a few minutes, they stopped kissing and slowly laid down on the bed, still holding each other. Draco had his arm around Hermione's stomach. Her hand was holding his other hand. Within minutes, he had fallen asleep. But, Hermione was still wide awake wonder what would happen to her.

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The next 3 days went by and Ron was talking to Hermione again. She had recieved a letter from Ron the other day ... he wrote:


Hermione,
I have great news and I think that you should be the first to know! Padma Patil ... Pravati's twin ... anyway, she asked me out yesterday! I said yes and we are dating now! I'm so happy! I've started to like her too and wasn't sure how I was going to ask her out ... but she beat me to it! WE ARE A COUPLE!!! Goodness, I've said that twice now! Now, I want to be serious for a moment. Like I told you the other day, I do forgive you for what you did. But you really did hurt me. I just want to let you know, not to make you feel bad just because it's the truth. I also want to wish you and Draco the best!! He truly has changed. I think we've all noticed it, even his ex-girlfriend! I think you've been a good influence on him.
Sending My LOVE,
-Ron

Hermione was glad to see Ron happy. He told her during a Potions class, that he hadn't told Harry because he felt that she should be the first to know. They wanted to keep the relationship quiet, until they are ready to tell people. Hermione looked at Draco nodded.
"Ron, can you come to our common room tonight at around 7:30? We think that there is something that you should be aware of," Hermione mentioned. Ron nodded.


At 7:30, Ron waited outside the portrait hole until Hermione came to get him. When they were all settled, they took a seat on the couch in front of the fire.

"What's wrong, Hermione?" Ron asked.

"Well firstly, congratulations on you and Padma becoming a couple." Ron blushed and said thank you. "On a serious note. Four days ago, Draco came ... er ... into my room and told me ... his father, Luscious ... found out that we were dating. We don't know how because neither of us told him."

"Anyways," Draco continued. "He said that I was a disgrace and brought shame to the Malfoy name. He gave me two options ... I could step down as Head Boy or I would have to warn Hermione that something would happen to her."

"That was the last thing that I expected for you to tell me. Did you step down?" Ron asked. Draco shook his head. "You didn't? Is she in danger?" Draco shrugged his shoulder and mouthed 'I dunno.' "You don't know?" Ron's voice sounded dangerous. He got up and went into Draco's face. "Step down for her safety ..." Ron started but Draco interrupted him.

"I love her. Ron, I love her. A day with out her is like a day without the sunshine in my life," he said.

Ron ignored Draco's statement. He reached for Hermione's hand and said, "Hermione, just know that I will be here, along with Draco to protect you ... I promise you this." Hermione started to cry. It was so touching for her to know that Ron was going to be there for her. Even after all she put him through and she was so greatful to him. He said that he and Padma had a night time stroll to go on. He left. Hermione and Draco were left alone... and again they fell asleep on the couch; together.


A/N: What do you think? Please Review! Ron lovers out there, I told you he would be happy!! Maybe not with the girl of his dreams, but he's happy! This is going to be the shortest chapter! Chapter 7 is going to be really long! Most of the story is done. But I haven't written the climax of the story yet. In your review, tell me what you think is going to be the climax!! I want to hear your opinion! L8ER! Thanx again!