A/N: Hey!! Sorry about not updating sooner! One of my major setbacks was the whole FFnet updating thing until Tuesday. I planned on updating Tuesday (the 23rd) but as soon as I was about to finish, Camille had to sign off. I had to go to my bro's Boy Scout Thanksgiving Dinner, so I got back around 9:30, had to do some homework, wrote, and now have to do the rest of my homework.
And then, today, Wednesday before Thanksgiving, FFnet has a new note up. They're fixing some stupid bug and are disabling updating of chappies for 24 hours. This happened right before I was going to update. Perfect timing, guys!
This chappy isn't the best, but I wanted to get something up. The end is very important, as it's a VERY big hint to the rest of the plot. If you figure it out, pleaseeee don't say it on a review. I want others to be surprised :D
Alright, so, hope you enjoy this chappy anyway! A bit short, but I wanted to get it up quick.
Oh, and to all of those who celebrate it, have a safe, Happy Thanksgiving!
Chapter 12: Recollection
Hermione instantly pulled away.
"Malfoy?! What's going on here? Did we just…kiss?" Hermione stammered.
Draco's eyes grew wide.
Was Hermione's memory finally deciding to return?
If so, why?
'Something triggered it, something that was the center of her thoughts,' Draco thought, the gears in his mind turning slowly.
Suddenly, Draco realized it.
'The kiss.'
Had Ginny been right all this time?
Draco snapped back to reality at the sound of Hermione's voice.
"Well? Hello, Malfoy, are you listening?" Hermione snapped.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, Granger, just keep your shirt on, will you? I mean, not that I mind…" Draco grinned slyly.
He quickly ducked to avoid a smack from Hermione.
"Hey, watch it. You weren't that mean to me while you were an amnesiac…" Draco said innocently, knowing this would cause uproar.
"WHAT DID I JUST HEAR YOU SAY?!" Hermione yelled.
Draco grinned.
"Oh, I'm sure you understood me perfectly…"
Hermione let out a frustrated grunt and ran out through the portrait. She needed to talk to Ginny.
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Once inside the Gryffindor common room, Hermione sighed. The scarlet and gold room felt so welcoming and familiar. Just looking around made her feel a bit nostalgic.
Hermione noticed Lavender and Parvati chatting animatedly over a magazine in a corner. She went over to the two.
"Hey girls, have you seen Ginny?" she asked.
Lavender hesitated. She didn't know Hermione had recovered her memory.
"Hey, Hermione! Yeah, Ginny's up in her room."
Hermione thanked her, and with a quick wave, proceeded up the stairs to the girl's dormitories.
"How does she know where everything is?" Lavender whispered toward Parvati.
"Dunno, maybe Draco's taught her all that," Parvati replied.
Lavender shrugged and returned to her magazine.
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Hermione knocked quickly on the sixth year girl's dormitory.
"Ginny? It's me, Hermione, can I come in?" Hermione said, cracking the door open a bit.
"Yeah, sure!" Ginny called, coming over to the door.
Hermione came in and sat on the edge of Ginny's bed. Ginny joined her.
"What's up, 'Mione?" Ginny asked softly.
Hermione took a deep breath.
"I was in my common room, and the first thing I see, Malfoy's leaning over me, apparently kissing me! What the fuck is that?!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Calm down, 'Mione, calm down. We'll figure out what's going on," Ginny said in an assuring tone.
However, it didn't bother Hermione as much as she was making it seem.
Ginny smiled to herself. So he had been listening to her. Suddenly, her eyes grew wide.
"Hang on a sec, Hermy, there's only one way you would remember you dislike being kissed by Malfoy. You've gotten your memory back!" Ginny gasped, enveloping Hermione in an enormous hug.
Hermione seemed confused.
"Ginny, what are you talking about?" Hermione asked, quite confounded.
Ginny sighed.
"Of course, you wouldn't remember. Allow me to explain," Ginny said. "This is going to take a while," she added, under her breath.
About thirty minutes later…Hermione's jaw was practically touching the floor by the time Ginny had finished.
"Malfoy?! Being civil to me?" Hermione gawked.
Ginny nodded.
"That's not all, either. Just a while ago, before you came over here, I encountered Draco in the hall. Let's just say, I made him think. I have a feeling something big is going to happen here, Hermy. Just, don't be scared to give it a chance," Ginny said wisely.
Hermione still seemed confused.
"Alright, well, this has been a long night for me. I'm going to get some sleep," Hermione said, getting up to go.
"You should, you should. I'm just glad you're finally back," Ginny smiled.
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Draco walked down the now empty corridors, a blue-bound book in hand. He was returning it to Dumbledore.
On his way to the Headmaster's office, thoughts clouded Draco's mind. If what Ginny was saying wasn't true, then why had his kiss triggered her memory?
'Because the Mini Weasel was right,' a voice told Draco.
"Oh Merlin, not the voices again," Draco muttered, referring to his conscience.
He was thankful when he reached the headmaster's office. But he unfortunately had forgotten the password.
"Some candy, oh come on, what was it…" Draco muttered to himself, racking his brain for any possible idea.
Just then, Professor McGonagall walked over to the gargoyle guarding the door.
" 'Evening, Mister Malfoy," she greeted before muttering the password. "Chocolate frog."
Draco followed the Professor up the winding stairs.
'Once again…thank goodness for McGonagall,' Draco thought to himself.
Upon entering the headmasters' office, Professor McGonagall stepped aside.
"Professor Dumbledore, you appear to have a visitor," she said announced.
Dumbledore stood up from his desk.
"Ah, yes, Mr. Malfoy, how may I be of assistance?" Dumbledore said, giving a short bow.
"I've got some good news, I guess," Draco said casually, handing the book to the headmaster.
Dumbledore's marvelous eyes twinkled more than ever.
"I suppose this means what I think it means?" he grinned.
Draco nodded slowly.
"How exactly did this happen?" Dumbledore asked, placing the book on his desk.
Draco froze. He did not, under any circumstances, wish to tell the Headmaster what happened.
"I, uhm, well, you see…" Draco was lost for words.
Dumbledore studied the blond Slytherin carefully, seeming to sense his nervousness.
"Ah, yes, Mr. Malfoy. I seem to understand," he grinned slightly.
Draco slowly let out the air he had been holding in. What exactly did Dumbledore 'understand'?
'If he knows, then that man is a mind reader,' Draco thought to himself.
"You are dismissed, Mr. Malfoy. Thank you for the wonderful news," Dumbledore said, with a slight bow of his head.
Draco thankfully scampered out of the office.
Once the door shut, Professor McGonagall began to speak.
"So, the plan seems to be working well?" she asked.
"Yes, the only way Miss Granger could have retrieved her memory was by means of Draco, since he knew. Being fully aware of what was what, she would not have told him otherwise," Dumbledore said.
"Ah, I see, quite right, Headmaster," McGonagall replied with a quick nod of her head.
"If all continues to go well, this curse may just be broken after all, and the inconceivable will come to be," Dumbledore said in his wise tone.
Professor McGonagall nodded again.
"It will work, Headmaster, I am sure of it. Those two will make an oddly perfect match," McGonagall said.
Dumbledore grinned, his eyes once again sparkling.
"In given time, Professor, in given time."
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A/N: Hey guys! I'm really glad you all liked the last chappy, and hope you like this one! Like I said, it's not as great, but I just wanted to put something up before the Thanksgiving Holidays, where I probably won't have much time to write.
Also, Samantha( ) pointed out that it was Zambini with an 'm', she clarified it with her book. Thanks!!
Now, to my reviewers. Wow, I had a lot this time!
Samantha( ): Ah! Really? Oh well, Camille won :D Thanks for that btw. Glad you like the story :D
PinkIcicle: Yay! Thanks! Yup, if you think you hate Seamus now, wait till later on. It gets bad. Mucho bad. That's all I'm saying. Thanks for the review!!Andrea( ): Lmao, it was Kara's idea! Glad you're enjoying it! Yep, I'm sticking to this one like glue. Heh..
azn-modern-miko: Thanks! I will :D
Enchanted Dragon: Lmao, soap opera xD Heh, I try to have my chappies up ASAP. Thanks for reading! Glad you like :D
AquiliusAmor: Yay, thanks :)
lunastar03: Aw, thanks! Hmm, I don't really need a beta at the moment, but thanks for offering! If I ever do need one, I'll let you know.
JassXOXO: Thanks! I'll try my best :)
x g r e e n - e y e s x: Lmao, you got it :) I will!
Orlis-Diamond: Aw, thanks! I really like this chapter, too for some reason, I dunno :) Eh heh, I am evil, remember that. I like cliffies. D
callista: Twists are my friends…wow, that was weird. Hah, nice suggestion, I was planning something along those lines, actually. You'll find out soon enough :D Lmao, si. Draco is very very shexy. And drool-worthy.
sw33tdohtee: Yay, intense random emotions (just like Draco and Hermy! Gasp.)! Lmao, thanks! I'm glad you like it :)
paper-sky: Another of my faithful reviewers! Lmao, yeah, I always pictured Ginny as the type who would do something like that. You'll find that she helps Hermy and Draco out a lot. Thanks for reading!
MJ432: Ferret boy is too sexy for his fur O. –gets out tranquilizer gun- Lmao, yay:) I thought people would like it…shanks for reading and for ze review!!
Alright guys, thanks for reading! I'll try to have the next chappy up soon.
Until then, Happy Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it!