Grabbing Draco by the hand, Her reaction soon became clear as her eyes shot down to her hand and she loosely released his from hers. "Sorry" she mumbled "Don't worry about it Granger, all girls wish they could do that" "Whatever Malfoy" she sighed rolling her eyes. Hermione had almost thought Malfoy human for a while, She felt it a shame that his vain comments could destroy these thoughts.

It had been too cold for ice cream that day, so Hermione decided to introduce Draco to the joys of pizza.

Draco took a slice of the pizza and thoroughly examined it, "For Merlin's sake Malfoy just eat the fuckin pizza!"

She sighed "But how do I know if I'll like it?" he questioned "You don't, that's why you should try it" "But its muggle food" he went on "Yes, and you're a MUDBLOOD" she reminded whilst taking another bite of the glistening slice of pepperoni pizza. Draco bit into the slice and pushed it around his mouth as if letting the taste erupt into his mouth and savouring the flavour "Good?" Hermione asked, Draco feebly nodded in response and took another bite.

"So, Wana go to the park later?" She asked, Draco nodded in response. Hermione knew Draco would love the park, although she was a little old for the slide and sea saws she loved the little tree house. She would sit up there for hours when it rained, just her and her books…

"What's at the park?" He questioned

"You'll see" Hermione smiled

"Wow" Draco gasped "This way" Hermione smiled leaving Draco with his mouth gaping open. He had never seen any of these things in the wizarding world, they were so colourful and shiny. Draco felt slightly embarrassed as he felt Hermione's gaze locked on him as she walked backwards, "Come on Malfoy, I don't think I've ever seen you struck for words." Hermione laughed and pulled her jacket tighter around herself.

Once in the tree house Hermione rested against one of the strong wooden walls, "It's like a house" he smiled "Well duh Draco…hence the name Tree HOUSE" she stated trying to hide a grin. Draco blushed a little "What's wrong?" Hermione asked "You called me Draco…not Malfoy or Ferret" At hearing this a slight blush crept across Hermione's cheeks as well "Slip of the tongue" she lied, but that wasn't it at all. The truth was that since she had found out that Draco was a mud blood she had felt a small connection that had for some reason brought her closer to Draco and made her feel more comfortable around him. "Any way, what do we do up here?" he asked with a slightly exited tone to his voice. Hermione had never seen Draco exited, she didn't think he could get exited…and if he did, well he was VERY good at hiding it. "We can do anything we like up here, look at the view, talk, read or just relax" Draco smiled "Anything?" he questioned "Anything" Draco sat down in front of Hermione "Lets talk then" he said tucking a stray piece of hair behind his ear. "Ok, who in Hogwarts would you most like to date?" Draco felt his stomach churn with nerves. He had liked Hermione since 5th year, he had to admit it to himself sooner or later, she had a beautiful smile…Gorgeous eyes, her body was perfect and her mind was truly divine.

"Well…" Hermione probed "Umm…well"

"I bet I know who" she taunted "Who?"

"It's truly obvious Dra…Malfoy. You like Ginny" "what? Ginny? No Hermione, I don't like Ginny in that way" Draco laughed and ran a hand through his hair.

Hermione then noticed how handsome Draco had become since 6th year, he let stopped slicking his hair back and let it hang loosely around his face, it complimented his face structure well and his body wouldn't go a miss either, his good heartedness could be broken sometimes by his peers reminding him he was a Slytherin and was to act like one…but all in all Draco was pretty hot.

"Anyway, what about you? Weasel is it?"

He asked making strong eye contact "Nope, you'd be surprised" "That's fine, I like surprises" he proceeded to get the answer out of Hermione but she wasn't giving in "I'm not telling you!" she giggled.

Draco gave in soon after and they headed off towards Hermione's house for warmth.

Draco draped his arm around her shoulder as they laughed and joked together, Hermione tensed at his touch but them gradually she settled into it…