1Quintessence
A/N: Hey guys! If I don't update for a while, it's 'cause my internet is down sometimes. But I'll try to update in other places. I already have the next couple of chapters written. Just gotta find a place with internet to get them up! You're gonna love this chapter. My longest yet. Read the A/N at the bottom for details on upcoming events.
Much love- - Gypsy
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters, movies, songs, or phrases mentioned in this story. I do own the suspenseful plot! Not that there's much suspense in here...Anyways, on with the story!
Ch 11 Veritaserum
Draco awoke the next day with a jabbing pain in his side. Then the events of the night before dawned on him and he groaned.
"Hermione?" He whispered gently, kissing her forehead.
"Mmm?" She mumbled in her sleep.
"Hermione, baby, you have to wake up, you have classes." He reminded her.
She awoke with a start. "Classes? Ohmygod! What time is it?" She panicked, raising her voice.
"Don't worry 'Mione, I woke you up so you wouldn't be late. Now at least say good morning dear" He replied sarcastically.
"Sorry." She apologized, and gave him a long kiss.
"That's better." He smirked.
"Now, about last night.." She was cut off with Draco's fingers on her mouth.
"Ssh" He cooed. "We'll talk about that later. Now, off to class my little Gryffindor."
"You seriously don't care about that now do you?" She snapped.
"Of course I do!" Draco exclaimed. "It's just to early to talk about my pathetic excuse for a father. Way to early." He exaggerated.
"Sure." She rolled her eyes, gave him a seductive wink, and left the wing.
"My father definitely needs anger management." Draco muttered.
Madame Pomfrey came in. "Draco, I think your well enough to go to class today. How do you feel?" She asked concerned.
"I feel fine. It's just that things haven't blown over yet." Draco replied.
"Yes well, this isn't a mental hospital. Only physical. Now please, gather your stuff and go to class. The Great Hall is open for breakfast for another 10 minutes." She explained as she left the room.
"She thinks I'm mental?" Draco asked himself.
"You must be if your talking to yourself." Madame Pomfrey yelled as Draco stepped out of the hospital wing.
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Draco walked into Potions 15 minutes late and sat down at his table.
"So good of you to join us Mr. Malfoy. What's the occasion this time?" Snape hissed from the front of the classroom.
Hermione snorted. Draco shot her a death glare and replied, "I was in the hospital wing. Madame Pomfrey suggested I leave, but she obviously told me too late, Professor."
"Please get started on your Veritaserum. If you would be so kind, keep the conversational tone down. I do not need to waste my time on detention for talking. Do I make myself clear?" Snape drawled.
Soft grunts and 'yes' were heard.
"Draco, how come Madame Pomfrey let you out?" Hermione asked worried.
"She thought that I was well enough to get out. She said that the hospital wing isn't for mental cases. Only physical. She thinks that I'm moved by what my father did." He chuckled.
Hermione stifled a giggle. " She called you mental. I'm glad someone's broken the news to you. It's about time." She replied sarcastically, giving him a playful push in the arm.
"So I'm mental, eh? So I wasn't smart enough last night to tell you to leave because I knew what was going to happen?" Draco added.
"Yea, sorry about that. Anyways, we're about done with this potion, aren't we?" Hermione quickly changed the subject.
"Real sly 'Mione." Draco laughed. "And yes, we're about done. Go turn it in."
"We have to drink it Draco."
"Yes, but if we don't tell Snape that we're finished, he'll just think that we've come to a truce." He added quickly.
"Yes, and what kind of truce involves being completely honest, eh Einstein?" Hermione asked smartly.
"What? Who's Einstein?' Draco asked.
"Nobody. Now go turn in the potion." Hermione ordered.
"I just came out of the hospital wing!" Draco complained.
"Are you incapable of walking?"
"No mother. I'll be right back." He smirked as he got up.
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"Look at them," Harry pointed to Hermione and Draco, who were giggling. "It disgusts me how much they love each other. Sickening really. Don't you think so Ron?" Harry asked.
"Yea, sure Harry. 'Mione looks really happy." He sighed.
"I can't believe that git makes her happy. Look at him! I bet you he's using her because he can't get anybody else. Yea, that's it. He sunk low enough to date Hermione so he could bed her."
"Um, I don't think so Harry. Malfoy has never and hence the word never, acted like this in front of a girl." Ron commented.
"Are you stalking Malfoy?" Harry asked.
"Oh yea Harry, I'm really stalking the git. What was his password again? Oh yea I don't know it." Ron replied sarcastically.
"Shove it Ron." Harry snapped.
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"Hermione, what do you say in trying the whole date thing again. Our plans were ruined by Saint Potter last time." He asked leaning his head towards Harry and Ron.
"I think I'd love to Draco. Where to?"
"I don't know, somewhere my bastard father wouldn't find us." Draco mumbled.
"Then I know just the place!" Hermione exclaimed.
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Hermione marched into the Gryffindor Girl's Dormitory and screamed, "Lavender, are you in here?"
"Coming" She mumbled.
"Hey Lavender, I was wondering if you can give me tips on what to wear on my date tonight. With Draco Malfoy." She exclaimed.
"You want me? To give you tips on what to wear. I never thought this day would come!" Lavender squealed.
"Well then let's get to it." Hermione replied, sitting down at the vanity.
"Makeup first. Then the outfit, then the hair." Lavender took out all of her makeup supplies and dumped them on the counter.
"What does your dress look like?" Lavender asked.
"Well, it's a deep shade of blue, spaghetti straps. And I have some black heels to go with it." Hermione explained.
"Then you'll need some blue eyeliner, black mascara, and some very light blush. Now let me work my magic. Literally!" Lavender cried as she waved her wand and the makeup was immediately applied.
"Wow" Hermione sighed.
"Now, slip into your dress and come back for hair." Lavender squeaked.
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"You're going to get drunk before your date?" Blaise asked bewildered.
"Are you stupid?" Draco chuckled. "This is for after the date. 'Mione told me to bring something."
Blaise made a whipping sound. "Man, if you guys ever get married, Granger is going to have your sorry ass confined to the house doing what she says. Hell, she's going to even tell you what to say." Blaise laughed.
"She does not dominate the relationship. I think I do." Draco said to himself.
"Sure man, whatever. Just pour me some of the drink and be on your way." Blaise replied.
"Whatever. And get your own drink." Draco snapped as he stepped through the portrait hole.
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" 'Mione, that dress looks absolutely divine on you!" Lavender squealed as Hermione stepped out the bathroom.
"Really?" Hermione questioned.
"Yes, it really does. Draco must have a lot of self control if he hasn't ravished you yet!" Lavender replied in a serious tone.
"Lavender!" Hermione scolded.
"What, it's only the truth. Now let me do your hair so you can be off. Your gonna be late for your first official date!" She screamed girlishly.
"Ok, Ok." Hermione surrendered.
"Now, I'm going to put it up in a curly ponytail, with some diamonds randomly placed in your hair. Is that ok?" Lavender asked.
"Sure, sounds very lovely."
Lavender waved her wand and Hermione's hair was pulled up into a ponytail and tiny diamonds were placed in her hair randomly.
"It's beautiful Lavender. As much as I would love to gawk at myself all day, I have to meet Draco. I'll give you all the details later."
"Bye!" Lavender yelled.
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Draco was waiting at the edge of Hogsmeade so they could apparate to wherever they were going to go. He stood impatiently waiting for his girlfriend. He then heard a girl's voice behind him.
"You've been waiting long Draco?" The voice asked.
"Yea, actually its been..." Draco trailed off as his words were caught in his throat when he saw Hermione. She had a deep blue dress that had loose spaghetti straps holding it up. It had a low v-neck that showed a decent amount of cleavage. She had black heels on, which made her look taller. Her hair was up in a casual ponytail, with the occasional rhinestones placed among it. She had very little makeup on, and her face glowed with the moonlight. She smiled and ran up to Draco. She gave him a long hug and a kiss.
"You look absolutely spectacular." Draco complimented.
"Why thank you. Your not so bad yourself" She smirked. He had on casual dress up khaki's, with a tight fitting, black long sleeved shirt. He had his hair very messy, hanging over his eyes. His eyes glowed with excitement as he looked down at Hermione. He smirked and gave her a long kiss.
"Now, we're gonna have to leave if we're ever gonna get through the night." She commented as she grabbed Draco's hand.
"I'm going to apparate us there. It's in muggle London. We won't apparate directly to the place. Now, be ready." She said as she apparated with a pop.
A few seconds later they appeared in an alley. Hermione dragged Draco onto the main sidewalk, and they started walking down the street.
"This is nice. Not too many people walk around Wizard London. Just Diagon Alley, but that's pretty much it." Draco said breaking the silence.
"Everybody walks in the muggle world. It's one of the ways we get around." Hermione explained.
"O, if you ask me it's a really tiring way to get around." Draco complained.
"Oh, don't be so lazy. You're a seeker, you should be in shape!" Hermione exclaimed.
"I still have the right to be lazy."
"Oh shut up. We're here anyways." She replied as they reached the doors of a dance club spilling with people.
"What is this?" Draco questioned.
"It's a club. We dance and have drinks. It's really a lot of fun!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Drink? You actually drink?" Draco asked, surprised.
"Of course I do! I'm not a complete bookworm. I do have fun!" Hermione screamed over the music as they entered.
"Oh really? What kind of fun?" Draco smirked.
"Oh shut up and dance." Hermione scolded.
Hermione dragged Draco onto the dance floor and started to dance to the song 'Just a lil bit' by 50 cent. Hermione grinded her hips into Draco. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and his went around her waist. They danced like that for a few minutes.
"I'm tired. Wanna get a drink?" Hermione asked.
"Sure!" Draco complied.
They walked over to the bar and sat down.
The bartender walked over to them and asked, "What'll it be?"
"Um, an Apple Martini." Hermione answered.
"Firewhiskey." Draco ordered.
"He mines a whiskey, on the rocks." Hermione quickly covered up.
"Coming right up."
"So, having fun?" Draco asked, turning to fully face her. He took her hands in his and kissed each one.
"When I'm with you I always have fun!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Well, I'm not called the Slytherin Prince for nothing. I know a thing or two about fun." He smirked arrogantly.
"And your humble too." Hermione replied sarcastically.
"Yes, very." He kissed her. She kissed back happily. He pulled her onto his lap to be more comfortable. They slowly moved to snogging when they heard a cough in the background.
Hermione whipped around and saw the bartender. She blushed a deep shade of scarlet. She took the drink and said, "Thank you. How long have you been there?'
"Just long enough to know that you won't be needing too many more of these to get laid my friend," The bartender smirked as he gestured towards Hermione while talking to Draco.
"She's mine. Got it? And I don't need to get laid. Of course that would be good, but I don't force her." He trailed off getting angry.
"Calm down buddy, just joking." The bartender surrendered.
"Yea sure." Draco scoffed.
"That was unnecessary!" Hermione scolded.
"What?" Draco asked innocently.
"Nothing. We better get home soon, we have school tomorrow. Don't wanna miss that." Hermione reminded him sarcastically.
"Did you just make a pun about school? A really bad pun might I add. But nonetheless, a pun?" Draco asked laughing.
"Yes, and don't comment on my inability to make jokes. You do love me, so jokes don't matter." Hermione defended herself.
"Of course they don't." Draco added while guiding her out of the club. "But a good joke now and then is of course appreciated."
"Oh shut up. I make you laugh all the time. Just not intentionally." She fake pouted
"See, now that's funny. Your face is funny when you get mad." Draco smirked.
Hermione yawned, "Sure Draco. I'm tired, and the heels aren't helping."
"Are you suggesting I carry you?" Draco asked.
"That would be nice, but you don't have to." She said giving another yawn.
"Of course I'll carry you milady." Draco picked her up nonchalantly.
"I love you Draco."
"I love you too Hermione." Draco whispered. He looked down at her and chuckled softly. She was already asleep. "I better take you home" Draco whispered mostly to himself.
He apparated with a pop into Hermione's bedroom. He waved his wand and her clothes were switched with her pajamas. He set her down on the bed and pulled the covers to her chin. She instinctively snuggled and got comfortable. Draco changed his clothes and crawled in next to her. He kissed her forehead softly and whispered, "Good night my love."
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Hermione awoke the next morning feeling very relaxed. She looked to her left and saw that Draco had his head snuggled in her hair. She smiled from ear to ear. 'I could get used to this'
Draco stirred in his sleep, and Hermione quickly shut her eyes pretending to sleep.
"I know your awake." He cooed, stroking her hair.
She peeked one eye open and laughed. He kissed her long and hard.
"I love when you do that." Hermione sighed.
"I love when I do that too." He smirked.
"So, what are we going to do about your father?" Hermione asked hesitantly.
"I'm not sure." He shrugged. "But I think that if we plan accordingly, we can get him and Voldemort."
"That's exactly what I was thinking. Now, we need Dumbledore's help." She took a mental note.
"That old fart? Psshh, yea right Hermione. I'd rather have Weasel help us." He laughed.
"He is going to help us, along with Dumbledore. Now, Harry is gonna want to help. I don't want him to help. Do you?" Hermione asked.
"What?" Draco asked dazed, staring into her eyes.
"What are you thinking about?" Hermione whispered.
Draco looked down and said softly, "I don't want to lose you. I'm afraid if we fight this, I'll lose you."
Hermione's eyes teared up, "Is that what you were really thinking about?"
"Of course, your always on my mind. I just can't help thinking what might happen if we don't win this war. I don't want to be away from you."
Hermione let out a small sob. "Are you ok?" Draco whispered as he pulled her into a big bear hug.
"I'm fine. I've just never had someone say that to me before. You have a way with words Draco." She sniffled, giggling softly. "I'm just being emotional. Don't worry about me." She replied, waving her hand at him.
"I always worry about you. And your not being emotional. If I wasn't taught to not cry, I would be in shreds right now." He chuckled softly.
"You were taught not to cry?" Hermione asked laughing.
"No Malfoys cry." He said with a face showing no emotion.
"I think that if a man cries, he's more a man than anybody. He's showing true emotion. But I understand if your brought up not to cry, well, then there's no changing that." She explained.
"That's nice. But I'm not a poof. That was a really great explanation. You're a girl, so you are allowed to cry. If a guy ever saw another guy cry, then hell would break loose. Imagine the Slytherins watching me cry. It's a freak show to them." He chuckled.
"Well, I guess so." She said softly.
"But if I ever had to show true emotion, then it would be around you." He reassured her.
"I love you Draco."
"I love you too Hermione."
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Hermione walked into the Great Hall and saw that not many people were there. She walked over to Lavender and sat down.
"Hey Lavender. Why isn't anyone here?" Hermione asked.
"They heard about what happened. And the Ministry is sending out rumors about the Dark Lord rising again. Most kids got pulled out of school. I, for one, was an unfortunate soul who has to stay." She explained, giggling.
"I'm lucky my parents won't hear about it. I don't want to get pulled out of school. And I want to help with the war. I'm supposedly gonna help Harry."
"I don't event think Harry can manage his personal life right now." Lavender sighed.
"Nobody can. People need friends. I left him in the dust. Not my fault he hurt me." Hermione replied, shrugging her shoulders.
"Well, 'Mione, not everybody has friends." Lavender sighed and picked at her food.
"What's wrong Lavender?" Hermione asked concerned.
"Me and Parvati had a row, and we're not on speaking terms. And I miss her, but she has to apologize. What she did was completely uncalled for." Lavender sniffled.
"What did she do?" Hermione questioned, now into the conversation.
"Well, for starters, I caught her kissing Ron. Ron didn't seem to into it, he was staring out the window. But Parvati was hands on, excuse the pun. So anyways, I walk in to the dorm, and there she is snogging Ron. I scream, and Ron tries to explain. I was too mad to let him at the time. But he came to me later, and told me how sorry he was." Lavender sighed dreamily. "He really is a sweet boy. I just wish Parvati would see that and she would see he's right for me."
"Not everyone is as wide-eyed as you in the romance world. They have blindfolds on. They walk the lonely road of life with a blindfold, not noticing the little things." Hermione picked at her food.
"That definitely explains Parvati.. She doesn't care about anything. Just as long as she has a guy to fuck once in a while, she's good." Lavender cringed at the thought of Parvati doing 'it' it with some guy.
"Let's not get into that argument. I have details!"Hermione squealed, "Last night me and Draco had the most wonderful time. We went to a muggle dance club, and we had a couple drinks. Nothing big because of school. And then we went home and just fell asleep in each other's arms. Then this morning he said the most romantic things to me." Hermione sighed dreamily.
"Aww! How cute!" Lavender cooed.
"I know." Hermione squealed as she went on to explain what he said to her, excluding the war details.
"That is so sweet Hermione. I wish Ron would do that." She sighed.
"Well, Ron isn't really a romantic typed of guy. He's just...well Ron." Hermione giggled.
"Speak of the devil." Lavender whispered as she got up and gave Ron a quick kiss and a smile.
"Hey Ron." Hermione greeted.
"Hey 'Mione. Where's everybody. The whole school is empty."
"They got pulled out of school because of the war. Did you hear what happened, Lucius came to the school. Did something horrible." Hermione explained.
Lavender quirked her eyebrows but kept quiet.
"What war?" Ron asked alarmed.
"Voldemort is rising again Ron. Honestly, do you even read the Daily Prophet?" Hermione asked, giggling softly to herself.
"For your information, I don't. And when did this happen. And don't use his name!" Ron hissed, cringing.
"Well, I think it was a couple of days ago. And it came out in the Prophet yesterday. You-Know-Who is rising. That's why Lucius was here."
"Oh." Ron said softly.
"And now I'll be off. Hey Lavender, did you notice most of the Slytherins are here?" Hermione asked raising her eyebrows.
"Just ask Draco if you want to know why they're here." Ron said nonchalantly.
"Sorry Ron. I forgot you knew. I would have just said that. Anyways, I'm gonna head off to Potions. Bye guys!" Hermione replied waving.
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"Draco." Hermione whispered, stroking his hand.
"Yes?" He asked.
"Why are most of the Slytherins here?"
"You should know by now love, they're offspring of the Death Eaters." He replied nonchalantly.
"Oh, yea I forgot."
"That's ok. So today we're drinking our potions. Wanna have a little round of questions back at the common room?" He chuckled.
"That'd be great. Finding out hidden secrets is always fun." Hermione giggled.
"Yea, well, some of my hidden secrets aren't the best. So choose your questions carefully." He explained.
She raised her eyebrows, "Really?"
"Yes" He said in the same tone.
"I'm gonna get the potion, stay put."
"Of course." He saluted her.
Hermione giggled and walked up to the front of the classroom and picked up the potion.
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"So, wanna ask 'Mione some questions. Just to figure out if she really loves Draco or not?" Harry asked, scowling.
"It's there business mate, not ours. I'm just gonna leave them be." Ron sighed, shaking his head.
"Leave them be? Ron, it's the enemy!" Harry cried.
"Exactly. The less we meddle, the better we are." Ron argued.
"But what about Hermione!" Harry whispered loudly.
"She's fine. She's really happy mate. And you know what, I'd rather have her happy with Malfoy, then miserable with you." Ron huffed, getting up to get the Veritaserum.
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"On the count of three, drink it. One. Two. Three!" Draco whispered as he gulped his down.
Hermione drank hers slowly, not liking the taste.
"That was disgusting!" Hermione cried when she finished.
"I know. All potions are gross." Draco replied.
"Yea I know. One time I drank Polyjuice Potion and it was nasty!"
"I drank that once too. It was disgusting." Draco cringed.
"So, Draco, do you really love me?" Hermione asked.
"I love you so much Hermione. I would probably die if I didn't have you with me for the rest of my life. I just wish my bastard father wasn't in the way. I love the way you smile, the way you talk, laugh, the way you concentrate, the way you get mad, your body, of course, and I am completely in love with your personality." Draco explained, sighing.
"That was beautiful." Hermione sniffled.
"Really? I've never said that to anyone before, so I wouldn't know." Draco sighed.
"That was truly the most beautiful thing I've ever heard someone say to me. I love you too Draco." Hermione sniffled again and squeezed his hand under the table.
"I love you Hermione." He whispered, and gave her a hug.
"Do you want people to know about our relationships?" Hermione asked.
"I couldn't have asked for more." Draco replied, giving her an innocent kiss on the lips.
They heard the class gasp and they turned around giggling.
"We've been going out for a while" Draco announced, chuckling. He pulled Hermione in for a long, passionate kiss.
"I'd appreciate it if you didn't show off your affection in class. Detention for you Miss Granger and Mr. Malfoy. Tomorrow, 8:00 sharp. Every minute your late, you will stay another half hour. Do I make myself clear?" Snape hissed.
"Crystal Professor." Draco replied nonchalantly.
"Draco, we just got detention!" Hermione gasped.
"Yea I know. Don't freak out. It's nothing bad." Draco reassured her.
"Easy for you to say, you've had detention before!" Hermione sighed.
"Don't worry about it. I'll be there with you." Draco cooed, stroking her hair.
"Fine. I'm still mad about it though." She added, giggling.
"Whatever you say love."
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Hermione and Draco walked hand in hand to Snape's classroom. They were rounding the corridor when something stopped them.
"Follow Me." A voice croaked.
"Who are you?" Draco asked, stepping in front of Hermione.
"It's Filch, you bloody idiot. Detention is with me, got it?" Filch hissed.
"Yes sir." Draco sighed as he took Hermione's hand and led her to where Filch was walking.
"Where are we going?" Hermione asked boldly.
"Just shut your traps and follow me, for Merlin's sake!" Filch cried, creating an echo.
"Yes sir." Hermione whispered softly.
"Second time this year you were told to shut up by a teacher." Draco teased.
"You were told to shut up to!" Hermione defended herself.
"Yes, but that wasn't my first time. It was yours!" He teased, pointing his finger and laughing sarcastically.
She stuck her tongue out at Draco. "Very mature Hermione. And teachers think your ahead of your time." Draco mocked.
"And teachers think your behind your time." Hermione mimicked.
"Your wrong again. I am second right behind you. So don't even start." Draco warned.
"Sorry, I forgot. You just make it clear that you don't think sometimes."
"Same to you, my love. Now let's end it here. We can go on for hours." Draco whispered.
Hermione stopped, turned around, and gave him a long kiss. Draco deepened it. Soon they were far behind Filch, snogging in the hallway.
"Oy! Get your sorry asses over here before I make this detention longer!" Filch screamed somewhere down the corridor.
"Coming!" Hermione yelled dragging Draco towards Filch.
"It's about bloody time. I was yammering on about the rules when you two weren't even here!" Filch scolded. "You will scrub this room behind me with a rag. No magic. I trust I don't have to take your wands from you?" Filch asked. "Yes, anyways, you have until midnight to finish. After that you may retire to your dormitories."
"Yes Sir." Draco replied in a stern voice.
"Yes sir." Hermione spoke softly, looking at the floor.
Filch leaned in and whispered in Draco's ear, "First detention?"
"Yes." Draco chuckled softly.
"And she's that know it all that the teachers fuss about all the time?" Filch questioned.
"Yes." Draco stifled a laugh.
"Well, I'll be damned. Never thought I'd see her with me." Filch stroked his chin. "Anyways, I'll be off. Don't take too long." Filch hissed, walking with Mrs. Norris down the corridor.
"Let's get started then." Draco sighed, laughing, as he opened the door.
"What are you laughing at?" Hermione asked.
"Filch could tell it's your first detention. And he called you a know it all. You have to admit it's funny." Draco chuckled.
"It is not funny Draco Malfoy. And I'm that obvious?" Hermione gasped bewildered.
"Yes. Your face always shows your emotion. That's how I know to stay clear away when your pissed off" Draco laughed.
"So you can read my emotions through my face? I can't do that to you." Hermione furrowed her brows in confusion.
"I was taught not to show emotion." He replied.
"Oh." Hermione sighed.
Draco walked up to her and embraced her in a hug. She leaned her head on his shoulder and sighed.
"Why can't it always be like this?" Hermione asked.
"I wish it could. But nothing is perfect. Maybe after that damned Voldemort dies, Potter won't be so full of himself, and Weasel will stop chasing him. My damned father will die, and my mother will be back to normal. If that happens, and your still with me, then my life will be perfect." Draco said in one breath.
"Harry is not full of himself! And Ron doesn't chase after him, he's his friend. And what is wrong with your mother?" Hermione exclaimed.
"First off, Potter has an inflated head. Weasel is too blind to notice that. And there's nothing wrong with my mother." He snapped quickly.
"Tell me what is wrong with your mother Draco. I want to know." Hermione asked softly.
"No" Draco snapped.
"Fine. Now let's get to work." She huffed.
She creaked it open and peered inside. Hermione walked in and gawked at the site. It was covered from top to bottom with slime and mold. The floors were rotting, and the desks were broken.
"And he expects this to be done by midnight?" Hermione gasped.
"Yes." He snapped, "Now let's test the room to see if we can use magic." Draco said as he took out his wand.
He waved it and sparks flew out. "Damnit!" Draco swore.
"Calm down Draco. Now let's get to work." Hermione sighed as she took a rag and dunked it in the water. She began to scrub the walls.
They worked quietly until Hermione had enough of cleaning.
Hermione threw down her rag and sat against the now clean wall.
"Draco?" She whispered softly.
"Yes?" He asked annoyed.
"Are you mad at me? For asking about your mother?" Hermione asked in a soft voice.
"Not mad. More like annoyed. I hate when people ask me about my mother. It just hits a nerve, because of all that's happened." He sighed.
"Then can I lie in your lap. My head hurts." She giggled softly.
"Yes." He surrendered, chuckling softly.
Hermione crawled over to him and put her head in his lap.
"Draco, I feel weird not knowing. We're supposed to share all of our secrets. If this hits a nerve, then I should know why. I mean, some other person might say something, and I would like to know why my boyfriend is being prissy at me if it does happen." She fake pouted.
"Now who could say no to that face?" He whispered, leaning down and giving her a kiss.
"I'm very convincing." She said in a baby voice.
"Now that, my love, is true. Now do you really want to know? It's a long story, and I don't want to bore you." Draco asked sincerely.
"I love these kinds of stories. Now talk away." Hermione giggled.
"Well, I suppose first off, you should know my father beats my mother. Every time she does something out of line, or she says something, she'd get beat. The first time I saw it, I was coming home from a day of quidditch, and I walked in on my mother and father, well, you know. And I was only 7, so I screamed and covered my eyes. My dad made me watch, then beat me after for bad timing. Then my mother for raising me like this. I never looked at my father the same. I always thought he was, I don't know, a role model. I was only 7, who else was I supposed to look up to?" Draco explained, letting a single tear fall.
"Oh my god." Hermione whispered, getting up and giving him a tight hug.
"Don't worry about me. I learned to keep to myself and do things only my father would approve of. Thus creating the rivalry between you and me. The Slytherins, being followers, they copied me. I, being the richest, had to be the idol of the house. Then I got the reputation of the Sex God. I've never done it with anyone. Only once with Pansy. Pansy just brags to her friends about me being so good, and people fling themselves on me, thinking I like it." Draco sighed.
"So you've only had sex once?" Hermione asked bluntly.
"Yes. And I'm proud too. Not too many people have self control." Draco sighed.
"Wow. You just told me your life story, and I'm sitting here with nothing to come clean with." Hermione whispered in awe.
"Well, what about you? You got any hidden skeletons?" Draco asked.
"Not really. One time I stole lip gloss from a store for a dare, but that's about it." Hermione giggled looking at the reaction from Draco.
"You, Hermione Granger, shoplifted?" Draco asked bewildered.
"Yes, and it was quite fun too." Hermione laughed.
"I can imagine. Now, I'm very tired. How 'bout a nap and then we'll head back to the common room?" Draco suggested.
"We haven't finished cleaning!" Hermione exclaimed.
"It doesn't matter. They'll never come back here anyways. I've tried it. Now, a nap?" Draco chuckled.
"Yes please." Hermione said as she laid down next to Draco and placed her head on his chest.
"Goodnight Hermione. I love you. Never leave my side." Draco whispered as he drifted off to sleep.
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A week later...
Draco was studying in the Head common room when he heard a pop behind him.
"Hermione?" Draco asked whilst reading his book.
"Your still thinking about that mudblood?" Lucius spat.
"Um, no of course not. We're just on a first name basis via Dumbledore. He wants house unity." He mocked.
"Don't lie to me you insolent boy!" Lucius bellowed.
"I'm not father. What I speak of is the truth. Any other details are my business." Draco snapped.
"Your business is my business. My business is the Dark Lord's business. His business is everybody's business. Do I make myself clear?" Lucius questioned.
"Yes sir." Draco said through gritted teeth.
"Now, a lesson for lying. And a lesson for assuming I'm a mudblood." Lucius sneered.
"CRUCIO!" Lucius screamed, pointing his wand at Draco.
Draco fell to the ground and started shaking in pain. His father yelled, not one, not two, but three more curses.
"Do you like the pain Draco?" Lucius cackled.
Draco just lied on the floor, motionless.
"Here's a lesson for not answering me!" Lucius screamed. He walked up to Draco and hit his cane against Draco's neck and ribs. Then everything went black for Draco as Lucius apparated out of the room.
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A/N: And there ya have it folks. My best and longest chapter ever! They will probably be about this long from now on. Maybe a little shorter. Anyways, how'd ya like the whole muggle club thing. And I had to add another Lucius encounter, it makes the story more interesting. And I have to have events like this so they can lead up to the big one! So more chapters like this. Some more Lucius. A lil fluff. I'm gonna have time passing like I just did in a couple of chapters. If not the year will never end! I'm thinking maybe 20-30 chapters. And I'm planning on a sequel. So all of you who like this story and want more, stick with me! Anyways, This authors note is getting long. I'll leave you till the next chapter my friends. And thanks for the sweet reviews. REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! It's greatly appreciated.
Much love- - Gypsy