Chapter Sixteen- Trick or Treat? Part 1

They took a deep breath before entering the Great Hall. Hermione was nervous of what everyone would think. She pushed those thoughts away as Draco took her hand and stepped forward.

Harry and Ron saw them immediately. Harry was surprised; Ron was boiling in anger. Lets just say that a certain redhead's crush hasn't died out. Ron was about to walk over when Harry grabbed his arm "Don't. It's Hermione's decision"

"Do you SEE who's next to her, Harry! That scum is actually NEXT TO HER!" said Ron

At that moment Draco and Hermione reached the table. Ron and Draco had a glaring contest while Harry talked to Hermione

"You look beautiful"

"Thanks, Harry"

She looked at Ron, who looked like he was trying too hard to keep his composure. It gave him a constipated look. "Hi, Ron"

He stared at her "Hello"

It was cold and cautious; Hermione didn't like it at all "Can I talk to you?" she asked Ron and then turned to Draco "If that's alright with you".

Draco gave her a mischievous smile and Hermione raised an eyebrow

"Of course" and in an instant movement his lips quickly met hers. Hermione was taken aback by his sudden action, but her surprise didn't compare to Ron's reaction.

His fist made contact with Draco's jaw "Get the fuck away from her!" yelled Ron.

Everyone turned to look as Draco fell. "Go to your whore upstairs tonight and leave Hermione alone!"

Hermione, Ginny, Parvati, and Hannah paled. Ron could've said anything at that moment.

Lavender made her way to Ron "Calm down, baby. It doesn't matter"

Ron scowled at her "Fuck off" and left the Great Hall.

Draco stood with a deadly look on his face. People thought he was going to sit down, but instead, he walked out after Ron. Hermione gave Harry a frightened look. He took her hand "Come on" and they left the Great Hall.

They heard shouting in the hallway ahead and when they got to the corner, Harry and Hermione were relieved when they saw that they were just yelling at each other and weren't fighting physically.

"Do you honestly think that I'm going to believe that your intentions toward Hermione are good? You must be out of your goddamned mind"

"Newsflash, weasel. This isn't the first time Granger and I are together"

Ron was confused but kept his defiant look "You're probably blackmailing her with something so that she'll be with you. She would never be with you willingly! She hates you as much as I do!"

Draco smirked "I don't think she hates me if she welcomes me to her bed more than willing to offer herself"

Harry's eyes widened as he looked at Hermione. She was gaping and Ron was dumbstruck. Hermione couldn't take it anymore; she turned the corner and walked straight at them. Both boys looked her way, startled.

She turned to Draco "How dare you say that? You know it wasn't like that and either way, that's OUR private business!"

Then she turned to Ron "And I don't see how this affects YOUR life. You have Lavender following you like your dog AND you also have a so called "whore" for yourself if I'm not mistaken!"

"How do you…" began Ron

"I KNOW BECAUSE I'VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE!" she yelled when she lost control.

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