~*Rising Temptations*~
Hey people, my computer is kind of working. KIND OF. But I managed to get this
chappy written, so voila. Well since school started (groan), I won't have as much time
to write as I did in the summer. So if I don't update very often, DON'T COMPLAIN
OR FLAME! Thanks, and enjoy!
Summary: This is a Hermione/Draco, Ron/Lavender, and Harry/Ginny fic but mainly
evolved around Hermione and Draco. They're in their 7th year at Hogwarts. The fic
won't seem like it in the beginning, but stick with me. I'm getting there.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, I suck..haha!
Chapter 8 - The Return to School:
Hermione Granger picked up her suitcase and slung Feather's cage over her shoulder.
Following Harry, they made their way to the Weasly's battered up van. After they
stuffed everything in the back, the four squished into the back seat. Ginny squeezed
Hermione's arm and exhaled loudly.
"Wow, we're going back to Hogwarts, Hermione!" She exclaimed.
"I know Ginny, I'm so excited!" She said.
"Sure, excited about O.W.L.S.?" Ron added.
"Of course I am Ron," Hermione frowned.
The other three exchanged looks while Harry made a gagging noise. Hermione
scowled and slapped all of them on the arm.
"Remind me again why we're going to the station by muggle transportation?" Harry
asked.
"No more floo powder," Ginny said between a yawn.
As the car started up, Hermione yawned as well. This, however, triggered a yawn
from Harry, and then Ron. The four noticed the pattern and started laughing.
"Did you know that the word 'yawn' or if someone else yawns makes you yawn as
well?" Hermione pointed out.
Harry yawned loudly again.
"Oh Hermione, saying the word 'yawn' three times in a sentence just made me
yawn!" He said.
The four laughed again.
"Ok then, we're restricted from the word 'ya-' I mean, the 'Y-word'," Ginny said.
For the rest of the trip, it was complete silence. Ron and Harry drifted off into slumber
again while Ginny stared out the window. Hermione fished out a big fat book from
her bag and started reading.
Finally they arrived at the train station. Each pushing a cart loaded with their luggage,
the four stopped in front of the wall between platform 9 and 10. As soon as a crowd
departed, Ron was the first to push through. Then Harry, Ginny, and then Hermione.
The whole platform was crowed with students with carts, bustling about, shouting to
each other, a great big reunion. Ginny immediately spotted her friends and went over
to them. Harry, Ron and Hermione stepped into the train to save a compartment
before all the other students took them. They found a good one and dropped all their
stuff on the floor.
"Oh! I almost forgot! I have to be outside making sure everyone gets on the train.
Only five minutes until department! I'll be back later guys!" Hermione said.
Checking her Head Girl badge in a nearby bathroom mirror, she jumped out and
scanned the crowd. Most of the students were pushing into the train. Then something
caught her eye. Something blond and muscular. Gee, what could that be?
Hermione sighed. Malfoy. She turned the other way and tried to concentrate on
the blurs of students rushing into the train. When she was sure that everyone was on,
Hermione went back to Harry and Ron's compartment to get her things. She had to go
to the Head's compartment. After apologizing a billion times, she finally stepped out
and made her way to the front of the train. Taking a deep breath she slid open the door
and saw Draco sitting in one of the chairs, his back facing her.
"So the Head Girl finally arrives," he drawled in an icy tone, not moving an inch.
"Well Malfoy, I never expected you to be Head Boy. Tell me this; how much did your
father pay this time?" She replied in an equally icy tone.
This caused him to frown and stand up. As he turned to glare at her, he let out a gasp
instead.
"It's you! From the bookstore!" He said.
Hermione grinned, "You're damn right. Got a problem with that?"
"Who are you?" His beautiful gray eyes squinted at her.
"Your worst nightmare, because I'm going to make the next couple months of your
life a living hell." Saying that, she flashed him another dazzling smile and turned to
sit down.
He shook his head and sat down again. Who is this angelic beauty?
Meanwhile Hermione was trying not to burst out laughing behind her book. I wish
I could've taken a picture of the look on his face then. He's going to kill me when he
finds out who I am though. Hermione shrugged and turned the page.
"First years over here! First years follow me!" Hermione yelled. This year, the Heads
got the job of leading the first years to the Great Hall.
"First years follow me and er, what ever her name is!" Draco yelled.
Hermione laughed as many puzzled faces gazed up at the silver headed boy. After
everyone was lined up in alphabetical order, Hermione and Draco made their way to
the Prefect and Heads table. Harry, Justin Finch-Fletchley the Hufflepuff prefect,
Padma Patil the Ravenclaw prefect, and Blaise Zabini the Slytherine prefect were
already seated. Hermione took a seat beside Harry and Draco went to sit next to
Blaise. Professor McGonagall brought out the Sorting Hat and it started on its annual
song, followed by the sorting of first years. During the sorting, Hermione snuck peaks
at Harry, who was winking and mouthing things to Ginny. Hermione sighed quietly
and turned away. She glanced at Draco and found that he was staring at her! Blushing
slightly, she concentrated on the sorting.
"Jesmo, Gerald." McGonagall called out.
This was going to take a bit longer. She looked back Draco and he was still
looking at her. God, doesn't he have anything else to look at?
~Draco's POV~
The sorting began as the mysterious Head Girl and I sat down. Funny, why in the
world would she want to sit next to Potter? Out of all people. There was something
oddly familiar about her. Something about her big, chocolate brown eyes. I've seen
those eyes before at Hogwarts before. But I can't put my finger on it. Her eyes
flickered on me for a second before turning away with slight disgust. Was there
something on my face? Something wrong with my hair? I stopped using gel so it got a
bit crazy sometimes. I ran a hand through my hair and patted it down. She looked over
at me again. Yes, I definitely know those eyes.
"Zwebiski, Terra."
Dumbledore stood up as the last student make her way to the Hufflepuff table.
"Students of Hogwarts, welcome back!"
The whole hall erupted in cheer and applause.
"As you all know, the Forest is off limits. There will be a Halloween
Masquerade Ball soon. More details about it will come later. Now I will announce
who your student leaders are this year," he said indicating to their table.
Yes, finally I can figure out who she really is.
"The Prefects this year are Harry Potter for Gryffindor, Padma Patil for Ravenclaw,
Justin Finch-Fletchley for Hufflepuff, and Blaise Zabini for Slytherine."
All houses cheered loudly for their prefect.
"Now for our Heads. Please stand up."
Hermione and I stood up. She seemed a bit pale and weak.
"Your Head Boy for this school year is Draco Malfoy from Slytherin!"
All the Slytherins cheered as I smirked.
Funny, she really does seem kind of pale. I hope she's all right. You know, I thought
that Hermione Granger would be Head Girl. Weird how she got it, unless, no it
couldn't be, she can't be.
"And the Head Girl this year is Hermione Granger from Gryffindor!"
HERMIONE GRANGER?!
~End Draco's POV~
As Hermione's name was announced, she couldn't help but glance in Draco's
direction. His gray eyes were huge as they stared at her in surprise. As soon as they
sat down, the tables were loaded with food. Hermione politely helped herself to some
and stared down at her plate as she chewed. She could almost feel his eyes on her.
Those beautiful eyes. Eyes that made girls swoon were intently watching her.
Harry nudged her, "Hey Mione, have you noticed that Malfoy keeps on staring at
you?"
Hermione nodded and blushed. Why would she care? He's probably just trying to
annoy her, but oddly she wanted him to watch her. His icy eyes seemed to make her
feel warm inside. It must be the curse starting to take over.
"Prefects please lead your house to their common rooms. Heads come to me right
now," Dumbledore announced after everyone was stuffed full.
Hermione and Draco made their way to the teacher's table, trying not to make eye
contact.
"Now Hermione, Draco, you and the Prefect will be sharing living quarters. Follow
me, the other four will soon join you after their duty," Dumbledore said.
They followed him past all the other common rooms and the prefects caught up with
them. They stopped in front of a portrait of all of them in a field of daisies. They were
laughing and running around. Draco was chasing Hermione, Harry was lying on the
ground staring up at the sky, Justin and Padma were talking while Padma was making
a daisy chain, and Blaise was lying besideHarry. Draco caught up to Hermione
and pushed her down. He was lying on top of her. Hermione, watching the portrait
gasped and blushed. Harry squeezed her arm lightly and slightly grinned. She looked
at Draco with the corner of her eye. He was intently gazing at them with a weird
expression on his face.
"Evanescence," Dumbledore said and the portrait swung open, making them tear their
gaze from it.
Once inside, all six of them took in a sharp breath. Their common room was
magnificent. It looked like the walls were made of gold. House banners hung from
each wall. The couches were a deep wine red with a dark wooden coffee table in the
middle. There was a mini kitchen and many bean bags thrown around. At the back
were six staircases all branching out in different directions. Hermione's and Draco's
were the middle staircases. The stairs were gold for Hermione and silver for Draco.
The other four's were around theirs and each staircase was their house colours. They
all sprinted up the stairs into their room. As soon as Hermione opened the door, she let
out a high squeal. It was so beautiful. Her room was decorated like it was outside. The
ceiling looked like the night sky, the walls had huge evergreen trees that looked so
realistic, she wanted to reach out and feel the bark. It even smelled like pine too. The
ground felt somewhat grassy and cool. Her huge king sized bed had a light, semi-see
through dark green canopy draped over it all. She parted the silky fabric to observe
her soft, evergreen pillows and comforter. Hermione suddenly felt tired, so she
quickly changed her happy face girl boxers and a white tank top, she went out into the
hall. There was a huge bathroom for all of them. There was a Jacuzzi sized bath tub,
six separate sinks, and six toilet stalls. Harry and Padma were already brushing their
teeth. Hermione went to the sink labeled 'Hermione Granger' and got out her
toothbrush.
"So Granger, who would've thought it was you," a voice startled her from behind.
She took out her tooth brush from her mouth and raised her head to look in the mirror.
She saw Malfoy standing behind her with a really sexy smirk on his face.
"Shut it Malfoy, you know what I said earlier about being your worst nightmare? Well
I'm not taking it back so you better watch out," she replied and stuck her toothbrush
back into her mouth.
When Hermione returned back to her room, Draco's door was open a crack.
Hermione's curiosity got the better of her and she silently went up and took a peek in.
She saw him standing with his back facing her. He was in the process of changing his
shirt. As he raised his arms to lift off the shirt, Hermione's eyes widened at the sight
of his extremely muscular and lean figure. She felt a melting feeling inside her
stomach and her face burnt up. Turning around, Hermione tip-toed back into her room
and immediately flung herself onto the comfortable bed.
'Girl, you're not just falling for him. You're falling for him bad.'
So there you go, another chappy up. I'm still not happy with the reviews. I love you
guys, but please review more! Thanks!
~dragon tamer
Hey people, my computer is kind of working. KIND OF. But I managed to get this
chappy written, so voila. Well since school started (groan), I won't have as much time
to write as I did in the summer. So if I don't update very often, DON'T COMPLAIN
OR FLAME! Thanks, and enjoy!
Summary: This is a Hermione/Draco, Ron/Lavender, and Harry/Ginny fic but mainly
evolved around Hermione and Draco. They're in their 7th year at Hogwarts. The fic
won't seem like it in the beginning, but stick with me. I'm getting there.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, I suck..haha!
Chapter 8 - The Return to School:
Hermione Granger picked up her suitcase and slung Feather's cage over her shoulder.
Following Harry, they made their way to the Weasly's battered up van. After they
stuffed everything in the back, the four squished into the back seat. Ginny squeezed
Hermione's arm and exhaled loudly.
"Wow, we're going back to Hogwarts, Hermione!" She exclaimed.
"I know Ginny, I'm so excited!" She said.
"Sure, excited about O.W.L.S.?" Ron added.
"Of course I am Ron," Hermione frowned.
The other three exchanged looks while Harry made a gagging noise. Hermione
scowled and slapped all of them on the arm.
"Remind me again why we're going to the station by muggle transportation?" Harry
asked.
"No more floo powder," Ginny said between a yawn.
As the car started up, Hermione yawned as well. This, however, triggered a yawn
from Harry, and then Ron. The four noticed the pattern and started laughing.
"Did you know that the word 'yawn' or if someone else yawns makes you yawn as
well?" Hermione pointed out.
Harry yawned loudly again.
"Oh Hermione, saying the word 'yawn' three times in a sentence just made me
yawn!" He said.
The four laughed again.
"Ok then, we're restricted from the word 'ya-' I mean, the 'Y-word'," Ginny said.
For the rest of the trip, it was complete silence. Ron and Harry drifted off into slumber
again while Ginny stared out the window. Hermione fished out a big fat book from
her bag and started reading.
Finally they arrived at the train station. Each pushing a cart loaded with their luggage,
the four stopped in front of the wall between platform 9 and 10. As soon as a crowd
departed, Ron was the first to push through. Then Harry, Ginny, and then Hermione.
The whole platform was crowed with students with carts, bustling about, shouting to
each other, a great big reunion. Ginny immediately spotted her friends and went over
to them. Harry, Ron and Hermione stepped into the train to save a compartment
before all the other students took them. They found a good one and dropped all their
stuff on the floor.
"Oh! I almost forgot! I have to be outside making sure everyone gets on the train.
Only five minutes until department! I'll be back later guys!" Hermione said.
Checking her Head Girl badge in a nearby bathroom mirror, she jumped out and
scanned the crowd. Most of the students were pushing into the train. Then something
caught her eye. Something blond and muscular. Gee, what could that be?
Hermione sighed. Malfoy. She turned the other way and tried to concentrate on
the blurs of students rushing into the train. When she was sure that everyone was on,
Hermione went back to Harry and Ron's compartment to get her things. She had to go
to the Head's compartment. After apologizing a billion times, she finally stepped out
and made her way to the front of the train. Taking a deep breath she slid open the door
and saw Draco sitting in one of the chairs, his back facing her.
"So the Head Girl finally arrives," he drawled in an icy tone, not moving an inch.
"Well Malfoy, I never expected you to be Head Boy. Tell me this; how much did your
father pay this time?" She replied in an equally icy tone.
This caused him to frown and stand up. As he turned to glare at her, he let out a gasp
instead.
"It's you! From the bookstore!" He said.
Hermione grinned, "You're damn right. Got a problem with that?"
"Who are you?" His beautiful gray eyes squinted at her.
"Your worst nightmare, because I'm going to make the next couple months of your
life a living hell." Saying that, she flashed him another dazzling smile and turned to
sit down.
He shook his head and sat down again. Who is this angelic beauty?
Meanwhile Hermione was trying not to burst out laughing behind her book. I wish
I could've taken a picture of the look on his face then. He's going to kill me when he
finds out who I am though. Hermione shrugged and turned the page.
"First years over here! First years follow me!" Hermione yelled. This year, the Heads
got the job of leading the first years to the Great Hall.
"First years follow me and er, what ever her name is!" Draco yelled.
Hermione laughed as many puzzled faces gazed up at the silver headed boy. After
everyone was lined up in alphabetical order, Hermione and Draco made their way to
the Prefect and Heads table. Harry, Justin Finch-Fletchley the Hufflepuff prefect,
Padma Patil the Ravenclaw prefect, and Blaise Zabini the Slytherine prefect were
already seated. Hermione took a seat beside Harry and Draco went to sit next to
Blaise. Professor McGonagall brought out the Sorting Hat and it started on its annual
song, followed by the sorting of first years. During the sorting, Hermione snuck peaks
at Harry, who was winking and mouthing things to Ginny. Hermione sighed quietly
and turned away. She glanced at Draco and found that he was staring at her! Blushing
slightly, she concentrated on the sorting.
"Jesmo, Gerald." McGonagall called out.
This was going to take a bit longer. She looked back Draco and he was still
looking at her. God, doesn't he have anything else to look at?
~Draco's POV~
The sorting began as the mysterious Head Girl and I sat down. Funny, why in the
world would she want to sit next to Potter? Out of all people. There was something
oddly familiar about her. Something about her big, chocolate brown eyes. I've seen
those eyes before at Hogwarts before. But I can't put my finger on it. Her eyes
flickered on me for a second before turning away with slight disgust. Was there
something on my face? Something wrong with my hair? I stopped using gel so it got a
bit crazy sometimes. I ran a hand through my hair and patted it down. She looked over
at me again. Yes, I definitely know those eyes.
"Zwebiski, Terra."
Dumbledore stood up as the last student make her way to the Hufflepuff table.
"Students of Hogwarts, welcome back!"
The whole hall erupted in cheer and applause.
"As you all know, the Forest is off limits. There will be a Halloween
Masquerade Ball soon. More details about it will come later. Now I will announce
who your student leaders are this year," he said indicating to their table.
Yes, finally I can figure out who she really is.
"The Prefects this year are Harry Potter for Gryffindor, Padma Patil for Ravenclaw,
Justin Finch-Fletchley for Hufflepuff, and Blaise Zabini for Slytherine."
All houses cheered loudly for their prefect.
"Now for our Heads. Please stand up."
Hermione and I stood up. She seemed a bit pale and weak.
"Your Head Boy for this school year is Draco Malfoy from Slytherin!"
All the Slytherins cheered as I smirked.
Funny, she really does seem kind of pale. I hope she's all right. You know, I thought
that Hermione Granger would be Head Girl. Weird how she got it, unless, no it
couldn't be, she can't be.
"And the Head Girl this year is Hermione Granger from Gryffindor!"
HERMIONE GRANGER?!
~End Draco's POV~
As Hermione's name was announced, she couldn't help but glance in Draco's
direction. His gray eyes were huge as they stared at her in surprise. As soon as they
sat down, the tables were loaded with food. Hermione politely helped herself to some
and stared down at her plate as she chewed. She could almost feel his eyes on her.
Those beautiful eyes. Eyes that made girls swoon were intently watching her.
Harry nudged her, "Hey Mione, have you noticed that Malfoy keeps on staring at
you?"
Hermione nodded and blushed. Why would she care? He's probably just trying to
annoy her, but oddly she wanted him to watch her. His icy eyes seemed to make her
feel warm inside. It must be the curse starting to take over.
"Prefects please lead your house to their common rooms. Heads come to me right
now," Dumbledore announced after everyone was stuffed full.
Hermione and Draco made their way to the teacher's table, trying not to make eye
contact.
"Now Hermione, Draco, you and the Prefect will be sharing living quarters. Follow
me, the other four will soon join you after their duty," Dumbledore said.
They followed him past all the other common rooms and the prefects caught up with
them. They stopped in front of a portrait of all of them in a field of daisies. They were
laughing and running around. Draco was chasing Hermione, Harry was lying on the
ground staring up at the sky, Justin and Padma were talking while Padma was making
a daisy chain, and Blaise was lying besideHarry. Draco caught up to Hermione
and pushed her down. He was lying on top of her. Hermione, watching the portrait
gasped and blushed. Harry squeezed her arm lightly and slightly grinned. She looked
at Draco with the corner of her eye. He was intently gazing at them with a weird
expression on his face.
"Evanescence," Dumbledore said and the portrait swung open, making them tear their
gaze from it.
Once inside, all six of them took in a sharp breath. Their common room was
magnificent. It looked like the walls were made of gold. House banners hung from
each wall. The couches were a deep wine red with a dark wooden coffee table in the
middle. There was a mini kitchen and many bean bags thrown around. At the back
were six staircases all branching out in different directions. Hermione's and Draco's
were the middle staircases. The stairs were gold for Hermione and silver for Draco.
The other four's were around theirs and each staircase was their house colours. They
all sprinted up the stairs into their room. As soon as Hermione opened the door, she let
out a high squeal. It was so beautiful. Her room was decorated like it was outside. The
ceiling looked like the night sky, the walls had huge evergreen trees that looked so
realistic, she wanted to reach out and feel the bark. It even smelled like pine too. The
ground felt somewhat grassy and cool. Her huge king sized bed had a light, semi-see
through dark green canopy draped over it all. She parted the silky fabric to observe
her soft, evergreen pillows and comforter. Hermione suddenly felt tired, so she
quickly changed her happy face girl boxers and a white tank top, she went out into the
hall. There was a huge bathroom for all of them. There was a Jacuzzi sized bath tub,
six separate sinks, and six toilet stalls. Harry and Padma were already brushing their
teeth. Hermione went to the sink labeled 'Hermione Granger' and got out her
toothbrush.
"So Granger, who would've thought it was you," a voice startled her from behind.
She took out her tooth brush from her mouth and raised her head to look in the mirror.
She saw Malfoy standing behind her with a really sexy smirk on his face.
"Shut it Malfoy, you know what I said earlier about being your worst nightmare? Well
I'm not taking it back so you better watch out," she replied and stuck her toothbrush
back into her mouth.
When Hermione returned back to her room, Draco's door was open a crack.
Hermione's curiosity got the better of her and she silently went up and took a peek in.
She saw him standing with his back facing her. He was in the process of changing his
shirt. As he raised his arms to lift off the shirt, Hermione's eyes widened at the sight
of his extremely muscular and lean figure. She felt a melting feeling inside her
stomach and her face burnt up. Turning around, Hermione tip-toed back into her room
and immediately flung herself onto the comfortable bed.
'Girl, you're not just falling for him. You're falling for him bad.'
So there you go, another chappy up. I'm still not happy with the reviews. I love you
guys, but please review more! Thanks!
~dragon tamer