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A.N. - for those of you who don't know, W.C. is short for Water Closet, or Bathroom. Just making sure everyone knew. Sorry to interupt. You may now return to your previous show. :click:

Chapter 3:

FINALLY! He admits it!

"I haven't seen Hermione since . . . 7th year. I really would like to see her again." Draco said. Harry understood that Draco wanted to be with someone familiar. Even if they weren't "friends", she still might be important to Draco. That made Harry's heart jump to his throat. No. He just wants to talk to me.

Harry smiled lightly at himself. "What? Did I say something?" Draco asked. Harry realized he was making a fool of himself in front of Draco.

"No. I was just thinking of what Hermione's gonna say when I come home with you behind me." Harry snickered. Draco laughed. And I mean really laughed, it made Harry smile even brighter.

They traveled for what seemed like an eternity until finally they got to 3759 Dancing Broomstix lane. Oddly enough Harry's house was two down from a pub called "The Dancing Broomstix". But it wasn't just any old pub; it was a gay bar. And Harry was famous around there . . . enough said. Harry opened the door and entered. Draco followed Harry closely, not wanting to be left behind. "Hullo Hermione . . . Ginny." Harry said monotonously. "We have a guest, my treat." Harry said sweeping his hand to show Draco's entrance, a gasp escaped the girls' mouths at this sight. Ginny looked shocked, and Hermione had an expression of the uttermost betrayal.

"Uhhh. . .hello", Draco said cautiously.

"What is he doing here?" Hermione asked Harry; eyes shooting bullets.

"Draco came here to try and start over with us. You think you can handle that?" Harry asked clenching his teeth. Wow. Why am I defensive all of a sudden? It's not like Hermione did anything wrong. Hermione's jaw went slack.

"Harry?" she thought for a second, "Harry, join me in the W.C. for a second please." Harry nodded and followed. There was no doubt that Hermione was the "guy" in her relationship. Even with Ginny being forceful and all, Hermione really had the final say on everything. "What's gotten into you?" she asked locking the bathroom door behind her.

"I . . . . I . . .don't know", Harry answered. He was still puzzled about his reaction to Hermione. "I didn't mean to burst out like that Mione. I . . . don't know what came over me." Liar. He thought to himself. You do know. But it's not like he's yours. He's not obligated to you in any way other than to get to know you better. And he's not even that. So just cool it. "I'm sorry", Harry whispered. "Please accept my apology." Hermione nodded.

"It's just . . . weird, you know? Having your best friend, and roommate, show up with a guy you thought you both hated. It kind of scared me, still does . . . " Hermione's eyes rested on Harry's tattoo. "But if that's the decision you want to make . . . I guess I'm okay with that." She finally finished.

"Mione, we're not dating."

"Thank GOD!" Hermione gushed, releasing a breath that Harry didn't even know she'd been holding.

"But . . ."

"'But' what?" Hermione asked suddenly interested all over again.

"Well . . . ,I . . . kind of . . . want . . . to." Harry finished.

So . . . . . .Whatcha think? I know this Chapter is REALLY short but with the next sequence of events . . . ; Oo trust me the next chapter WILL be longer. I PROMISE! Motashita! (See ya later) P.S. The tattoo comes in to play later. So don't dwell on it to much.