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Chapter 4: So Unexpected!

Hermione kept she busy during the next couple of days. She did her homework, she did her Head Girl duties, and she avoided Ron as much as she could. Ron, however, was doing the opposite. He kept on trying to get her attention, whether it was talking to a cold shoulder, or sending her notes. But Hermione didn't accept any of them. She was hurt, and there was no explanation necessary for what he did.

Ginny didn't know what was going on between Hermione and her brother. But she was ready to find out.

"Hermione?" Ginny asked one afternoon. Hermione's eyes focused from the fireplace to her friend.

"Yeah?" She asked.

"What happened to you and Ron?" Ginny asked. Hermione sighed.

"Just…he's not the one," Hermione replied. Ginny was still curious. Hermione frowned.

"I don't want to go into specifics because he is your brother. I don't want to cause any problems with you and him or me and you," Hermione replied. Ginny understood. But she would talk to Ron and find out for herself whose side she should take. Hermione ran a hand through her hair and stood up.

"I'm going to take a walk," Hermione said. She pushed herself out of the chair and walked out.

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She didn't know where she was going. So she went outside. It was brisk and sunny, her favorite type of weather. She walked down to the lake. She needed peace and tranquility. She sat down on a log and sighed.

"Cheer up," Came a voice behind her. She jumped, startled, and turned around. There was Draco leaning against a tree.

"Oh. Hi," Hermione said. She stood up and walked toward him.

"How're you holding up?" Draco asked.

"I'm okay," Hermione said, shrugging her shoulders.

"I talked to Pansy," Draco said quietly. Hermione looked at him.

"I don't care what she has to say," Hermione whispered. Draco draped his arms around her and pulled her close. She nestled her head on his chest.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" Hermione asked.

"We'll be done with Hogwarts after this year," Draco said. "I'm starting to realize that all the Mu—people shouldn't be treated…" Draco was obviously looking uncomfortable.

"Draco, did something happen to you?" Hermione asked.

"No!" He exclaimed too quickly. Hermione raised an eyebrow. Draco shook his head.

"Forget it," He murmured.

A strand of hair blew into her face. Draco swept it away. She made him forget. Made him forget everything that happened the summer. God, she was beautiful.

"I've got to talk to you about something," Hermione said. She gazed into his pale eyes. Could she be falling for the guy that's given her trouble all these years? Draco was thinking the same thing about her.

"What is it?" He asked.

"It's…it's about our new Headmaster,"

"What about him?" Draco asked.

"Don't you think he's kind of…creepy?" Hermione asked. Draco knew what she meant. He looked to be young to be a Headmaster, and…

"He just doesn't do anything." Hermione said.

"I want to kiss you," Draco said. He almost kicked himself. He watched Hermione closely.

"W-Why?" Hermione asked.

"Because you are beautiful. Because you care. Because I want to take away the hurt," Draco said. Hermione looked at him. Her stomach was rolling, but it wasn't like she was going to be nauseous. Her breathing was the slightest bit irregular. Draco stepped closer to her and placed his lips on hers. She didn't' respond automatically which didn't surprise him. He was about to break the kiss, but then he felt her arms around his neck. She was kissing him back. And HELL, was she good. He felt his trousers tighten up. No one made him feel like that. Not even Pansy when they had their fling. Pansy actually disgusted him. He continued kissing Hermione, but she broke it off stepping back.

"I'm sorry," She whispered. "It's…it's just too soon," Draco nodded his head.

"I'm sorry," She said again.

"Not a problem, Granger," Draco replied. He should have known. She probably still loved the Weasel.

"Draco," Hermione pleaded.

"By the way, Pansy said there was no feeling behind what happened. You can have your Weasel back," Malfoy spat. He turned and walked away, leaving Hermione's mouth agape.

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Back in the common room, Ron was busy doing his homework. IT was then when Ginny decided to make her move.

"Hey," Ginny said.

"Hey," Ron answered. He looked busy.

"So what happened with you and Hermione?" Ginny asked. She never bothered to beat around the bush. Ron's quill snapped. His hand started to shake.

"Um,"

"Um, what?" Ginny persisted.

"It was all my fault," Ron whispered.

"What?"

"She's too good for me," Ron shook his head.

"What'd you do?" Ginny demanded. Ron looked up at Ginny, a single tear rolling down his face.

"I cheated on her," Ron said finally. Ginny gasped. Ron looked away.

"Why…?" Ginny asked. Ron shrugged his shoulders.

"How…how long?" Ginny pressed.

"Just two days,"

"And how far did you go with her?" Ron's silence spoke for itself. Ginny just stared at him.

"With whom?" Ginny knew she was being nosy, but she didn't care.

"Pansy…Parkinson…" He whispered. Ginny reared back. She had nothing to say anymore, except,

"I won't be stupid and never speak to you. But you should know that you made a terrible mistake. Your consequence is probably never getting to be with Hermione again. Because she was the best thing to have ever happened to you." And with that, Ginny walked away.

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Hermione didn't know what to do. She realized she didn't WANT Ron anymore. How could she, with the feelings she had when Draco kissed her like that. The physical feeling she had when Draco kissed her was her first warning. Her heart sped up her stomach curled, and her knees went weak. When he kissed her, she thought she was going to faint. She never felt that with Ron. Well…she did, but it wasn't as bad. The emotional feeling was something else to think about. When she kissed Draco, she felt like she was the only girl that existed, and he the only boy. When she kissed Ron, she was nervous that they would get caught by his parents. Or by Harry, since they kept their relationship a secret. But why didn't she get nervous with Draco? Draco was a SLYTHERIN, and Harry's and Ron's enemy.

While she was thinking about this, she ended up in front of the Room of Requirement. The door formed, so Hermione walked in. There was Draco on a bed and sleeping. She had weird feelings about the Room of Requirement. It was what made her find out about Ron and Pansy. Then she kissed Draco. And now here he was. She tentatively walked into the room, the door vanishing behind her. She sat on the edge watching Draco's sleeping form. At the moment, his eyebrows were furrowed and his forehead was crinkled. It looked like he was having a bad dream. Then, he started talking.

"Don't leave," He muttered. She listened intently.

"He didn't do anything, Father!" She bit her lip. Then he jerked in his sleep.

"Stop hurting him!" He exclaimed. He jerked again. Hermione was thinking about going to get help.

"HE'S DEAD!" Draco cried. That was it. Hermione had to stop this and wake him. She shook him. He sprung awake. He was crying. Hermione immediately rushed to his side and held him.

"It's okay," She whispered. Draco clung to her tightly until he calmed down.

"What happened?" Hermione asked. He wiped his eyes and gave her one long look. He leaned in and kissed her. She kissed him back, stroking his hair. When he pulled away, he seemed to have calmed down.

"I'm going to tell you something you cannot tell anyone."

A/N: Ooh boy! What could this secret be? Does it have anything to do with what happened in the summer? What could it be?