To my readers…..if you are still out there I know it has been an eternity since I last updated but there has been a lot going on in my life. If you guys are still there and interested in hearing the story, I will do my best to continue writing. I truly enjoy it and I hope that you guys will truly enjoy my story

Hermione and Draco appeared suddenly in the woods.

"Now what?" Hermione questioned.

"Well, Genius, now we need to find the hiding place of the nymphs" said Draco in a sarcastic tone.

"Well, I think I remember reading somewhere that they usually live under water….How far under, I have no clue."

"Well, that's just great. God only knows how far down they could be: said Malfoy unpleasantly. Hermione just rolled her eyes. She did not want to reply to him or anger him further. Besides, she wanted to be on his good side in case they came across something dangerous, since she no longer possessed her own wand.

Malfoy interrupted her thoughts when he said, "Look, it would probably be smart if we stuck close together. I would not be surprised if we ran into one of Voldemort's buddies."

"Well, never did I think that Draco Malfoy would try to protect me….in fact, before I would have thought that you would have given me up willingly to anyone that supports Voldemort!" said Hermione. She truly was surprised.

"Oh trust me, Granger, if I didn't have to be here with you, I wouldn't!" shouted Malfoy.

"Yeah, well, the feelings mutual!" and with that she stomped off into the darkness of the towering trees surrounding them.

Draco was wandering around aimlessly, trying to find Hermione. He did not understand why but for some odd reason he was actually a little worried. He did not want to admit it but Hermione Granger was beginning to grow on him. Not to mention the fact that his happiness pretty much depended on her well-being. If she really could defeat Voldemort, than all of his problems and worries would vanish with the Dark Lord and his followers.

"I hope she doesn't get herself into trouble," he said with a scowl. As if to confirm his worries, just then a scream filled the woods, startling the birds and causing Draco's pale face to become even paler…..

Ok, well this one was really short but I wanted to get something in here before my fic got deleted so….HAPPY READING!

Much love

Ari