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I am soooooooooooo sorry that it took me so long to post this. I really haven't had much time lately. I am going to try to post a new chapter to my other fic right after this if I can. I would have posted this earlier today, but my mom locked me out of the computer. Remember to read and review!

Chapter 6: Akward Talks and Dragons

Hermione awakened in a strange bed. She opened her eyes and looked around. The door to the bathroom was open, and she could hear water running. She got out of bed and tip-toed to her room.

When she saw what time it was on her clock, she screamed.

"What's going on!" yelled Draco, as he ran into her room.

"It's 8am, that's what!"

"Class doesn't start until 9:45."

"I know, but I ALWAYS get up at 6."

"Wow, how do you do that? What do you do during all that time? I couldn't get up that early." he said, truly suprised.

"I get ready. I also read. Although I'm sure you know that."

"I guessed as much."

She just then that he was in nothing but a towel. She blushed a deep crimson. She had just remembered the activities of the previous night.

"Ummm... yeah, I should probably be getting ready, since it's like 8:10 now." she said, trying not to look embarassed.

"Okay. Do you maybe want to talk later?" he asked, noticing her nervousness.

"Of course.

Hermione hopped into the shower, did her hair, and headed down to breakfast. Truth be told, she wasn't too keen on talking to Draco. She headed to the Gryffindor table. She sat near Ginny, since it appeared that Harry and Ron weren't there yet.

"So, how's it going?" asked Hermione.

"Pretty good." Ginny said, glassy eyed.

"What's up with you?"

"Oh, I just think that Ricky's awesome. He's sweet, hot, and smart!"

"He's also a teacher. Yes, I admit, a very good looking teacher, but a teacher none the less."

"Lavender likes Jesse."

"Yes, but you know what I think about Lavender and how she acts."

"Also, they're YOUR teachers, not mine. Lavender has good taste in men. Granted, she does act like a whore. Have you seen the men she's dated?"

"Yes, including Ron."

"That was a lack in judgement." Ginny laughed. She always loved making fun of her older brother. She also knew that not many girls liked him.

"Anyways, off to another subject. Have you heard that most of the Slytherins are using 'snake' or 'dragon' in their screen names?" Ginny asked.

"Really?" Hermione had thought that they'd be more original than that.

"Yeah. Pansy is using a 'dragon' one. Probably having to do with Draco. Crazy whore." Ginny said and giggled.

"Well, class is about to start. Well in about 20 minutes, but we better get going." Ginny was taking advanced transfiguration with the 7th years. She thanked Hermione for all those lessons.

"Oh, I think that Blaise's name is like 'Dragonguy' or something like that. Thought you'd like to know, seeing as I know you talk to someone with a name along that line, on your list."

Hermione just stood there, opened mouthed.

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After the class was over, Hermione and Draco had a free period. They went their seperate ways and ended up together at the portrait hole.

"Messenger." he said, and held his hands out for Hermione to go in first. He climbed into the portrait hole after her. He saw that she was walking up to her room.

"What do you think you're doing?" he asked her. "You know that we need to talk."

"Okay. I know." she said, shifting from foot to foot. "I'll be down in a minute." she said.