Who Knew? Chappie 3

Hermione's Dream

Hermione's POV

Draco and I were walking on the beach just enjoying each other's company. We go around a bend in the beach and we see a dragon!(Which was very interesting because we were on the edge of the water.) Right when we see it Draco pulls a sword out of nowhere and begins to fight the dragon so that I would remain safe. After many close saves, that only were possible because of his speedy Quidditch reflexes, he stabbed the dragon in the heart and collapsed out of pure exhaustion. I immediately rushed to his side. I checked his pule and breathing and was thankful he was even alive after that episode. I sat down next to him and pulled his head into my lap and just sat there for what seemed like hours on end until he woke up. Then I happily hugged and kissed him until the sun went down. We just watched the sunset in peace until we finally got up and continued our walk on the beach.

Surprisingly enough Draco's dream was identical only from his point of view instead of Hermione's.

That morning Hermione woke more refreshed than she had in what seemed like ages. She decided to take a shower and (since she had no school on Saturday) wear a black sleeveless turtleneck, blue jean shorts since it was still really nice out. Then she did her hair, which now wasn't frizzy, in a a messy bun and let a few strands loose to curl around her face. Finally deciding she was done , she left for the common room praying to find Draco there was there waiting for her.

Her prayer was answered.

She ran over to him and gave him a hug and a kiss.

"Good morning to you to," Draco said with a smile, " I've been waiting for you all morning."

"Draco, it's only nine o'clock. How long have you been up?" she asked teasingly.

"Oh, about since six." He replied slyly.

"Do you always get up that early?"

"Usually. Are you ready to head down to breakfast?" he asked branding his muscular arm for her to take.

"Well, I believe I am now that I have you at my side."

"Then let's get going." he said. And with that they made their way out the portrait hole to the Great Hall.

When they neared the bottom of the staircase Hermione suggested they go in separately so nobody thinks they're together. Draco agreed, though rather reluctantly. He wanted to have her next to him as long as possible.

When they entered the hall they gave each other fleeting glances and walked to their separate tables.

Throughout the entire meal Hermione kept looking over a Draco and she found every time she looked he was looking over at her as well. That made her very happy.

"Hermione? Are you okay?" the voiced snapped her away from staring a Draco.

"Hmm? Oh! Yes, Ginny, I'm just fine. Now what were you saying?"

"I was talking about the Halloween Ball coming up. Remember? You were the one who set it up after all."

"Yes Ginny I remember the ball."

"Good. You had me worried there for a minute. So who are you going with?" Ginny asked earnestly.

"Well, Dumbledore is making Malfoy and I go together. Something about inter-house unity I suppose."

"Oh Hermione! I feel so bad for you," Ginny said truly feeling horrible, "I mean I'm going with Harry and…I'm just so sorry for you!"

"Ginny, relax it's ok. Draco isn't all that bad. Trust me, I've had to spend time with him and he's an okay guy."

"Are you feeling alright, Hermione?" Ginny asked putting her hand on Hermione's forehead.

"Yes Ginny. I'm just fine, now if you'll excuse me I need to go study some. I'll see you later then?" Hermione asked getting up from the table signaling to Draco that she was leaving.

"Yeah. See you later," said Ginny. She muttered under her breath, "Dang! Hermione needs to get out more. Can't she see that Malfoy hasn't changed and never will?" And with that Ginny got up from the table to go find Ron and Harry and tell them what was going on.

Meanwhile Hermione made her way to the library to see if she could actually get some studying done.

However a certain Slytherin seemed to have a different idea in mind.