Disclaimer – Refer to chapter 1

Chapter 7 – The Aftermath

The next morning, Hermione woke up in a warm embrace. She looked around the room and started to panic when it looked unfamiliar to her. She felt someone's arm around her and for once, she felt safe in those arms. She turned a bit to look at the person next to her and without thinking, she screamed.

"WHAT THE HELL!" yelled Draco who was woken up by the scream.

Draco looked over at Hermione and realized that they were both naked in his bed.

"Please don't tell me that I slept with you last night," said Draco trying to catch his breath.

"I won't tell you then," replied Hermione.

"Oh my god, Snape's going to kill me!"

"As good as that sounds I'm not going to kill you, now turn around so I can put on my clothes."

Draco reluctantly obeyed and turned around. When Hermione was sure Draco couldn't see her, she got off the bed and quickly put on her clothes." When she was done, she turned around and waited for Draco to do the same.

"I just want to know what the hell happened last night!" said Hermione, as soon as Draco was done dressing.

"Snape's going to kill me," Draco repeated again.

"I just said I wasn't going to kill you. I just want to know what the hell happened last night."

"I don't mean you, I meant Professor Snape, your uncle. And to answer your question I'm not really sure what happened last night, but it's probably along the lines of some idiot spiking the pumpkin juice at the ball and we got wasted."

By now, Hermione was filled with anger and sadness. Eventually, the sadness part took over and she started to cry. "I can't believe (sob) I slept (sob) with you (sob) last night."

"Come on Granger, don't cry now please,"

"What else do you expect me to do?" she yelled, "what happens if I end up pregnant huh? My uncle is going to kill me and I'm probably going to get expelled!"

"Relax Granger, if you do get pregnant, which I doubt, you could always take a potion and get rid of the baby. Your uncle won't kill you because he's going to be too busy trying to kill me and I doubt you'll get expelled since you weren't the one that spiked the pumpkin juice."

Hermione didn't care what Draco said. She knew Harry, Ron, and her uncle would be furious with her for being irresponsible. Everyone at Hogwarts would think that she was desperate to get laid and her whole reputation as the smartest witch Hogwarts has every seen since will be ruined. Her whole life is ruined just because of one mistake.

Draco didn't know what to do. The sight of Hermione crying just tore his heart apart. He didn't think that she would take it this badly. After about a minute of watching Hermione cry and showing no sign of stopping soon, he wrapped his arms around her and tried to comfort her. To his surprise, she didn't pull away. Instead, she did the opposite and wrapped her arms around him, crying on his chest.

"It'll be okay Hermione. If anyone gives you trouble just tell me and I'll deal with them."

"Why are you being so nice to me?" asked Hermione who suddenly stopped crying.

"I'll tell you, but you have to swear you won't laugh."

Hermione let out a chuckle. "I promise."

He unwrapped his arms around her and sighed. He looked at her hesitantly and said, "I like you, Hermione."

Hermione sat there frozen. She couldn't believe that Dr-Malfoy liked her. Now that she thought about it, it all makes since. First the mumbling in his sleep, then defending her against Parkinson. She didn't know why she didn't see it before.

"If you don't feel the same way, I understand. I apologize for all the things I did to you over the years."

When Hermione made no sign of replying he started to get up and leave. As he was about to get off the bed, Hermione grabbed his wrist.

"M-Draco, I'm not mad at you. I'm just shocked, that's all. If you really feel that way then I'm willing to give you a chance."

At those words, Draco Malfoy actually smiled and gave her a hug. When they pulled away, they looked at each other and smiled.

"I think we should both get ready for class."

Hermione nodded and gave Draco a kiss before she left. She went straight to her room to take a long, hot shower. On her way to the bathroom, she was oblivious to the naked Ginny and Blaise on Ginny's bed. When she was finished, she came out in her school robes and saw a worried looking Ginny sitting on her bed in her school robes.

"Are you okay Ginny?" asked Hermione while sitting down next to her friend.

"Err..I'm fine. Can I talk to you about something?" asked Ginny.

"Sure. Are you sure you're okay?"

"I need to talk to you about last night."

Hermione started to blush, but Ginny didn't notice it.

"What about last night?" she asked trying to remain calm.

"You have to promise me that you won't flip out and you won't tell Ron or Harry."

"I promise. Are you sure you ok?"

"isleptwithblaiselastnight"

"I'm not sure I heard you correctly." She hoped that her ears weren't working right.

"I slept with Blaise last night," said Ginny, whose face was becoming as red as her hair.

"That's what I thought you said. Are you going to tell anyone else?"

To Ginny's surprise, Hermione didn't freak out at all and this made Ginny suspicious. "I'm not going to tell anyone else. You're the only one that knows besides Blaise and maybe Malfoy. Speaking of Malfoy, what did you two do last night?"

This time it was Hermione's turn to blush and Ginny had a mischievous look on her face.

"If I tell you, you have to promise me not to tell anyone, okay?"

"You can trust me. I promise I won't tell anyone."

Hermione sighed and told Ginny what happened this morning.

"Oh my god!" she exclaimed, "I can't believe you slept with Malfoy. Do you know how many girls wish they were you? If I wasn't dating Blaise, I would be totally jealous."

"GINNY! How can you say such a thing? What am I going to do? What happens if I get pregnant?"

"Don't worry 'Mione. I don't think you'll get pregnant since it's your first time."

"I hope so," she muttered under her breath.

"Come on let's go get some breakfast."

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Meanwhile in Draco and Blaise's room...

"Dude, I can't believe you slept with Hermione!" yelled Blaise.

"Shut up! They're gonna hear us!" Draco hissed.

"I think it's time you tell her how you really feel about her."

"Yea, about that...I kind of already told her," replied Draco.

"Way to go mate. What did she say?"

"She said she will give me a chance."

"It's better then nothing I guess. To tell you the truth man, I thought she would slap you like she did in third year," said Blaise trying to contain his laughter.

"That wasn't funny Blaise. Now what should I do?"

"What do you mean what should you do?"

"I mean what should I when Snape finds out I slept with Hermione?"

"Relax, mate. What he doesn't know won't hurt him."

"I guess your right."

"Aren't I always right?"

"You wish. I just don't want to think of Snape's reaction if he finds out."

"Why are you so worried about Snape man?"

"Hmm..let's see. Maybe it's because Hermione is Snape's niece and he happens to be our head of house."

"I see your point. I'm glad I only have her brother to deal with if someone finds out and not Snape."

"Correction, you have five of her brothers to deal with and The-boy-who-just-wouldn't-die, if they find out." Draco smirked at Blaise's paling face. "Come on, let's worry about this later," said Draco.

Blaise nodded and followed Draco out of the common room.