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Disclaimer: Once again, no I do not own Harry Potter. I do cry myself to sleep at night because I don't own Draco… but my doctor says I'll be ok some day as long as I keep taking my pills… crazy grin Haha just kidding but no, everything you recognize belongs to JK Rowling, with the exception of the song, by Eric Carmen.
And here is chapter three! Eee so exciting! smile
Hermione stood in her new dormitory, amazed and shocked at what she had just done. She had given Draco Malfoy a boner… Malfoy, of all people! She giggled to herself not really knowing what else she should do.
She had to admit it had felt kind of nice being close to him. He had smelled so heavenly… like tangerines and pink limes… (a/n: haha I know it sounds weird but there's actually a men's cologne like that and it smells sooo yummy!) His skin had been so soft where she had kissed him, and the fingertips he had unknowlingly placed along her side had sent shivers of delight up her spine.
It was a few moments before she realized what she was thinking. She shook of the warm fuzzy feeling being with Draco had given her and looked around her new dormitory. She was standing in a fairly large living room with a sofa, two chairs, and a cozy looking fireplace. There was a bookshelf on either side of the fireplace holding more books than Hermione's big bookworm heart could ask for.
She saw the kitchen on her left. It was fairly large as well, and upon further inspection Hermione discovered the cabinets were filled with foods and cooking utensils. She smiled to herself. She had always enjoyed cooking, and it made her feel better to know that the house elves at least wouldn't have to make food for her when she was hungry in the middle of the night.
Hermione had been having trouble sleeping lately, and she often found herself waking up in the very early hours of the morning, and the only thing that helped her go back to sleep was a warm drink and a small snack. The previous year she had taken to sneaking down to the kitchens and asking the house elves, who were all too glad to help her, although they were slightly wary of her and made sure to watch out for her attempts at offering them clothing.
But this year she wouldn't have to worry about having them prepare her food for her, she would be able to do it herself. She would also be alone… away from Parvati and Lavender's midnight gossip when she was trying to get some rest before a big exam. This year was going to be amazing.
Her bedroom was the best surprise yet. It had a king size canopy bed with a sheer material draping down the sides. One wall was all windows that looked out on the Quidditch pitch. The wall opposite was all mirrors. It was a truly beautiful room.
Hermione had just thrown herself on her bed in a fit of ecstatic giggles when she heard a tapping at her window. She looked up and saw Harry and Ron hovering on their broomsticks, grinning at her. She smiled back and threw open the window.
"How did you two know which window to come to?" Hermione asked, knowing she hadn't had a chance to tell them where she was yet.
"We followed you when you left with McGonagall," Harry answered. "We just wanted to make sure we could keep an eye on you, you know, what with you having to live next to Malfoy and all."
"Yeah, he's been acting a bit strange lately," Ron added, looking at Hermione significantly.
"How so?" Hermione asked innocently.
"Well for one he was staring at you all through dinner," Harry said with a grimace. "I don't get it… what is the git up to?"
"Am I that unattractive, Harry?" Hermione teased him, raising an eyebrow.
"No, Hermione, that's not it at all!" Harry protested, getting flustered. "I was just… you're… you're beautiful, it's just… that it's Malfoy… it has nothing to do with you, I-"
"Harry I know, it's ok," Hermione laughed. "I just love to see you get all anxious, it's adorable." She kissed him on the cheek and he blushed profusely. "Come in though, we can all sit in my very own living room!"
"Nah, it's ok, we actually have to get going," Ron said. "Angelina wants us to practice a bit of Quidditch before we turn in for the night. Do you want to come watch?"
"You know I would, but I'm kind of tired," Hermione said with a smile. "Maybe I'll watch from here though. It's a great view. I'll probably just go read for a bit, they gave me a ton of books, I'm so excited!"
Harry laughed. "Only you, Hermione," he said fondly. "All right, but we'll see you in classes tomorrow morning."
Hermione smiled and waved as her two best friends flew on their brooms to the Quidditch pitch where the rest of the Gryffindor team was waiting. She walked out to the living room and picked out a book. She lit the fire with her wand and curled up on the couch to read.
She had peace and quiet for all of five minutes before she heard a strange scratching noise. She looked up at the corner where she thought the sound was coming from. She stood up and walked over, putting her ear to the wall to hear better.
Suddenly the part of the wall she was leaning on disappeared, and she tumbled through the opening into the arms of a very shocked Draco Malfoy.
"So this is where the tunnel goes…" Draco said, genuinely perplexed. He raised an eyebrow at Hermione, and it was so cute that she couldn't help but giggle.
"Wait…" she said, finally realizing what he had said. "What tunnel? What the hell are you talking about?"
"Well see… I was looking in my closet," Draco began, flushing slightly as if he were embarrassed. "and I sort of tripped over my cat, and fell through the… um… well, where the wall had been… and there was a tunnel, and I was curious so I followed it. Is that a problem?" He added the last question with a glare at Hermione, as if daring her to tease him.
"You have a cat?" Hermione asked after a brief pause.
Draco stared at her for a moment and then began to laugh. "I like how I tell you that entire story, and all you can ask is if I have a cat," he said. "Hermione, you truly are a wonder."
There was an awkward pause after he spoke, and he stared at Hermione in horror. Hermione grinned at Draco wickedly.
"Oh really?" she said, finally realizing that she was still on top of Draco from her fall, and his arms were around her, one finger slowly tracing her spine.
"Yes really," Draco said, regaining his courage. He flipped over so that he was lying on top of Hermione. He ran his finger along her cheek, traced her jaw, and rested it on her bottom lip. He stared at her, taking in her beauty, wanting so much from her and yet nothing at all but to hold her and call her his.
Now I've got you in my sights
With these hungry eyes
elektrikstorm- oh don't worry, Hermione definitely has her wild side. big grin
Moon Doll- thank you so much! Ooh isn't it such a great song for Draco and Hermione? As soon as I heard it the other day I was like WOW! And I will most definitely be reading and reviewing your story. I'll check it out as soon as I put this chapter up:-)
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