Disclaimer: The Harry Potter characters in my story are just mere puppets, and the maker of them all is none other than J.K Rowling herself. Very fine craftsmanship I must say. (Winks)

Recap: "Do you really think she is a worthless Gryffindor that you shouldn't spend you're time on, Draco?" Blaise asked as he walked up to the fireplace.

"Yes," The blonde answered with a scoff. "She doesn't even deserve to live"

Turning around to face Draco, Blaise replied "The why did you save her life from that squid?"

How did Blaise know that? You'll find out sooner. Unfortunately, I can't let a bit of a clue out. The rest of the story will be revealed if I did so.

And we're moving on with the next chapter. Giddy up, horsy!

Draco blinked in confusion as he stared at the floor. "What are you talking about, Blaise?" He asked.

"Don't you know?" Was the reply he got from the dark haired boy. "After all, you were the one who was at the scene, along with Potter and Weasley."

Draco just frowned in confusion as he looked at Blaise.

"Don't you play dumb with me, Draco. I'm sure you remember what happened." Blaise continued, as he watched the blonde.

The truth is, Draco didn't really remember what happened.

"How did you know I saved her life?" Draco asked.

"I saw it happen." Answered the dark haired boy

"I was heading to the Great Hall when I heard Granger screaming. I didn't think it would be that important. I then heard Potter and Weasley yelling at each other, next thing I knew Weasley came running in to fetch Madam Pomfrey." Blaise said as he glanced at a spot on the fireplace.

Draco kept quite.

"As I went to the grounds, I saw you come out of the lake and place Granger on the bank in front of Potter." Blaise continued saying as he scratched his chin.

"I then saw you being pulled under the lake before McGonagall called everyone into the Hall." Blaise finished as he looked at Draco.

"So answer me, why did you save her life?" Blaise asked as he turned to Draco raising an eyebrow.

Thinking quickly, Draco left Blaise in the Slytherin common room without a word.

Just as the Head Boy went through the entrance, Blaise Zambini wore a proud smirk on his face before following the Head Boy out.

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"Granger!" A frustrated Head Boy yelled as he came through the entrance of the Heads common room.

"Granger where are you?" Draco shouted before thunder in a distance rumbled..

"She's not here." An unfamiliar voice replied to Draco.

"Who am I talking to then?" asked Draco as he lowered his voice.

"She just left a few minutes before you came in" Said the voice behind him.

Turning around, Draco saw it was only Ginny Weasley. "Where did she go?" Draco growled.

"She said something about wanting to remember…" Ginny said looking away. "I heard her saying something about the lake."

Without another reply, Draco quickly made his way down to the grounds, intending to catch up with the Head Girl.

Draco then realized heavy rain pounding against the walls as he came down the grand staircase. Turning around a corner, he saw one of the huge oak doors leading to the grounds was ajar.

Without wasting anymore time, Draco ran out to the grounds. He was then greeted by a blur vision of huge raindrops.

"Granger!" He shouted through the rain. The heavy impact of rain made his skin sting as he slowly walked to the direction of the lake.

--Why does she want to do this?--

Draco then saw a dark blur a distance ahead of him. Draco then shouted Hermione's surname once more, though she didn't seem to hear him. Loud thunder rang around them. Hermione continued walking towards the lake.

"Granger, you're the most stubborn person I've ever met!" Draco shouted hoping that she heard him and turned around. The Head Girl ignored him.

As Draco was making his way towards Hermione, the Head Girl suddenly collapsed a few feet away from the lake.

"Shit." The blonde cursed as he ran to Hermione's side.

As he reached her side, he saw that she was unconscious.

"Granger," Draco said as he shook Hermione. Without a reply, the Gryffindor girl just laid there unmoving, with her eyes closed.

As Draco searched for his wand, he then remembered that he left it the common room.

--Perfect--

Draco picked up Hermione's petite frame in his arms and carried her back up to Hogwarts.

Draco then felt the Head Girl stir in his arms but did not intend to wake up. Draco then continued carrying Hermione up to the Hospital Wing.

Draco placed her gently on the nearest bed.

Leaning over, Draco looked at Hermione's serene face as she continued sleeping. "You're going to be the death of me, Granger." Draco said ever so softly as he watched her sleeping form.

Little did Draco realize just how close he was, as he took in her features.

"What happened?" Madam Pomfrey asked as bustled into the room and quickly surveyed both teens that were drenched from head to toe. Draco quicklly pulled back.

"She fainted as she was making her way to the lake." Draco answered.

"And why were you out there as well?" The nurse asked as she looked in a cabinet for a potion.

Draco looked away as he searched for an answer. The Slytherin then noticed he was still closely beside the Gryffindor.

Taking a few steps away from her, Draco answered "I just wanted to see what she was up to."

Madam Pomfrey then gestured for him to sit down on the nearest bed as she came up to Hermione's bed holding a turquoise potion.

As Draco did what he was told, the nurse enclosed Hermione's bed area with the curtains.

Draco ran a hand through his damp hair.

As Madam Pomfrey came out, Draco saw that Hermione was in drier clothes. "You better change into some dry clothes yourself, Draco." The school nurse advised "You'd get the flu."

"Will she be alright?" Was the question that accidentally slipped from the Slytherin's mouth.

"Yes of course, Draco. Hermione just has a slight fever and she needs to stay here for the night." Pomfrey answered. Nodding, Draco looked up and saw a quick flash of Blaise's smirking face through the doorway.

Draco quickly exited the Hospital Wing to find that Blaise wasn't there. Thunder rumbled and lightning cracked in the sky. Frowning slightly, Draco made his way back to the Head Common room for a hot bath.

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As the bell rang, noting that classes for the day has already come to an end, every student came out of their classroom and began chatting on what they were planning to do.

Draco Malfoy slung his sling bag on his shoulders as he walked out of Professor Binn's classroom.

As he walked through the corridor, he watched as his some of his house mates who were dressed in Quidditch robes make their way to the grounds. The students who weren't in the team carried huge banners, brought life like mascots and even wore a badge supporting their favorite team.

As Draco walked through another corridor he then remembered something that Hermione wanted to talk with him.

Looking up, he saw Hermione Granger herself walking in the empty corridor that he came in. Without thinking, Draco called out to her and quickly made his way towards the Head Girl.

"What do you want, Malfoy?" Hermione asked as she continued looking ahead.

"I've been meaning to talk to you about what you wanted to say to me a few days back." The blonde answered.

To the Slytherin's slightest surprise, Hermione scoffed in reply. "I don't remember having any discussion with you, Malfoy."

"Now, if you'll excuse me." She said as she began to walk faster. Draco naturally kept up with her.

"Oh, so you mean you'll never remember anything if you place yourself in an accident?" The blonde asked.

"If answering you will stop you from following me," the brunette began "then yes." Hermione then turned to another corridor which had few students in it.

Still, Draco continued following her. "Well then," he said "I'll just make you remember now, shouldn't I?" Draco ignored the other students that whispered to each other as the Heads passed by. Hermione on the other hand ignored Draco, like he was some nosy reporter.

"On the day you went to Hogsmeade along with Potter, Weasley and other of your Gryffindor comrades, you mentioned something about our accidents" said the Slytherin "You brought it up in the common room. You then said it could wait for another time just after you were totally distracted by Potter and Weasley and left with them."

Hermione just rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I know you clearly remember what I'm trying to tell you." Draco said. Hermione didn't reply or even look at him.

"If you don't, then why are you trying to get away from me?" He asked as he noticed her quick brisk walking.

"Maybe it's because of you that I'm trying to get away." She answered harshly as she turned to look at him. Hermione then continued walking, faster than before. Draco easily caught up with her.

Now it was Draco's turn to scoff with disbelief. "Granger, I've known you for seven years now." Both of them then realized more students coming into the corridor. "You were never the person to walk away." He continued as he walked alongside the Head Girl.

"And I'm never leaving you until you finish your discussion towards me." The Slytherin stated as he placed his hands in the pockets of his trousers.

Draco was then pulled into an empty classroom. With the door slammed shut, Draco was shoved to the wall.

"Look," Hermione began "I tell you what I know about our accidents alright?" Draco then perked up to listen --So now she remembers what happened?--

"Just not now," She then said "Maybe when I'm ready."

"You were ready to talk about it the other day." replied Draco. "Why does today have to be any different?" He asked as he raised his voice slightly.

"I don't want to talk about it today." Hermione answered looking away. Dracoobserved Hermione. As the sun rays shone through the windows, it made Hermione look more illuminated than he already saw her.

"Alright Granger," The Slytherin said "I'll wait until you're ready." He said after a long pause. Draco then got off the wall and walked towards her.

"Just remember," He began as he stopped in front of her. As Hermione turned to look at him, she was slightly shocked to see as to how close he was. "I've waited long enough." The blonde whispered as he leaned towards the brunette.

Draco Malfoy was then strongly tempted to kiss Hermione Granger as he took in her features once more. Without wasting another second and without thinking, he did just that.

The Slytherin then got what he deserved; a hard earned slap across his cheek that made him stumble backwards.

Hermione quickly left with a huff, leaving Draco in the classroom. His cheek singed with pain.

As Draco Malfoy left the classroom, he then suddenly realized that Hermione Granger had kissed him back for a second before hitting him.

Thanks for reading through this far! Thanks to ALL of you who reveiwed, all of it just motivated me to write some more!

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