Disclaimer: If I owned HP, you'd be the first to know. Until then, I do not own Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling does.
A/n: Sorry about that loonng wait, I just haven't had any inspiration. It's been weird, when I'm in the car, I get this strong urge to write, but as soon as I step foot into my house, it goes away. -Sigh- I need a laptop. Oh, -Ahem- Hermione sort of has this semi-psycho dad. He's that or really over protective. Lol.
Eight days later, January 5th
Hermione was sitting in the library studying for her Charms exam. The truth was that for some reason she couldn't study, which didn't happen very often. She was dazedly daydreaming about what had happened over Christmas holidays. It was a very hectic vacation. That announcement that her mother had mentioned earlier at the train station was actually a baby! Her mum was four months pregnant, and he/she was due in May. Hermione had thought her mum had gained some weight, but even if you are a boy or girl, never ever, tell a female she is gaining weight, unless it that gaining weight was intentional. It might be the last thing you'll ever do.
She fumbled with the charm bracelet that was dangling from her wrist. Draco had given it to her after the baby announcement. It was the key for the diary. What you're supposed to do it lay it across the spine of the book. That's why the imprints were on the spine for. Even she hadn't of thought of that. That way, no one can open your diary with magic, or some kind of key pick. Very clever. Of course she returned the favor even though he said he didn't want a gift. Being Captain and seeker of the Slytherin Quidditch team, of course he would have an interest in the sport. She gave him a book that always updated on the latest Quidditch games and facts. She was rewarded with heated snogging sessions in her room, when most people were downstairs contentedly discussing about the baby. Harry and Ron, they were eating. (Her mum was an excellent cook. They even took some food home.) Little did he know that she gave a relatively familiar book to Harry and Ron. If only they could push aside petty differences and realize they were more alike they they'd like to admit.
One of the most memorable moments at the Grangers' was after everyone had left. Her dad went all NYPD on Draco.
FLASHBACK
"Bye Henry!" her mother shouted as Mr. Granger shook Uncle Bert's hand.
"I'm telling you, they're watching," said a drunken Uncle Bert, "And they're looking for me,"
"Sure they are," Mr. Granger replied as he showed him out.
Mr. and Mrs. Granger turned around to see Draco and Hermione chatting quietly on the sofa. Draco turned to them.
"I guess, I should leave," he said standing up and extending his hand to shake Mr. Grangers "Thank you for dinner and hospitality,"
"Oh no you don't," Mr. Granger interjected. Draco looked baffled and sent Hermione a look that clearly showed he was a bit confused.
"John!" her mother hissed.
"Not now, Helen, dim the lights please,"
Mrs. Granger gave Draco a sympathetic look and went over to flick the switch. The room was almost pitch black, until a bright light shone on only Draco's face.
"Oh god, not again," Hermione whispered to her self.
The last time her father did this is was to her cousin's boyfriend. Her cousin, Gina, had always been like a sister to her, and a daughter to her parents. Her boyfriend almost had a stroke. It's very scary when Mr. Granger goes into overprotective mode.
Draco's eyes darted all over and across the room. He seemed to be looking for an escape.
"Er…"
"Draco…Malfoy, if that is your real name," Mr. Granger questioned.
Draco nodded. "It is,"
"Tell me, why are you dating my daughter?" Mr. Granger asked as he fixed the flashlight into Draco's face.
"Er…well you see-,"
"What are your motives?"
"My mot-
"You're here to just shag her, aren't you?"
"Daddy!" shouted Hermione.
"Um…" said Draco looking like he was about to wet himself.
"WRONG ANSWER!"
"You want the truth?" asked Draco.
"The truth? YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
"Give the boy a break, John!" Mrs. Granger pleaded putting a hand on Mr. Granger's shoulder. .
Draco gulped. Stupid muggles and their light sticks. It was strange, one minute he's Hermione's cheerful and merry dad, the next he's this overprotective father. It was like watching Jekyll and Hyde.
"Look, I'm dating and I came here because I respect and care about Hermione, I don't have any ulterior motives, and if I wanted to shag, anybody, I wouldn't have gone to her,"
Mr. Granger glared at Draco.
"Helen, please put the lights back on," Mr. Granger finally said as he reached for Draco's hand and shook it. "Take care of Hermione," he said with a smile, "But if you break her heart, I'll hunt you down like a dog,"
FLASHBACK
"It stings, Severus"
"Don't worry, it's completely normal," explained Snape, "As long as no one sees it, you're fine,"
"Absolutely ridiculous," Draco said to himself.
"Like this… liaison you have with Ms. Granger?"
Draco rolled his eyes. "Not this again,"
"You dating her will blow your cover!"
"Who's going to find out?"
"Who's going to find out? The whole school already knows!" shouted Snape "You know very well the Dark Lord has scouts around the castle! If you continue this relationship with Ms. Granger, you are basically killing her! They will kill her!"
Draco sighed and fingered the bandages on his forearm. "I know," he finally said.
"If you are so infatuated with Ms. Granger you have to let her go," Snape softly.
"I've got to go," Draco said as looked up at Snape and left the dungeons.
X
She didn't notice a certain blond hair wizard proudly strolling into the library and sitting down next to her.
"Hello," Hermione said cheerfully.
Draco sighed and glanced and picked up the book sent her a weird look. "Charms? This isn't do until three weeks,"
Hermione try to grab the book back but Draco just stood up and dangled it above her head. Ah, the disadvantages of being short.
"Stop playing around! You're going to get us kicked out of the library," Hermione whispered, "I need to finish studying!"
"Au Contraire," Draco teased, "You weren't studying, you were daydreaming about my total and perpetual shagablilty," Draco taunted as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"You are such a pompous git, now give it!"
Draco smirked. "Coming up a little short aren't we?"
"Just like that thing in your pants," she said smugly. Draco gaped then glared at her.
"Wat chu talkin' bout Granger?" he said in a Gary Coleman in the Facts of Life sort of tone. "I'll have you know that-"
"Trouble in paradise?" said a voice from behind him.
"Calvin, hey!" Hermione said warmly.
"Hey Hermione, we're having a prefect meeting at six in two hours," he said with a smile as he grabbed the book Draco was holding and gave it to Hermione at the same time bowing.
"M'lady," he said sneaking a sly glance towards Draco's way.
"Thank you kind sir," she said giving a mock-curtsy oblivious.
"Thank you kind sir," Draco mocked in baby-tone "Completely pathetic…" he said crossing his arms.
Calvin gave a smile and left. Draco glared at Hermione.
"What?" she asked.
"You were flirting with him!"
"I did no such thing!" Hermione shouted
"Shhhh! Quiet!" interrupted Madam Pince.
"Oh please," he said as he rolled his eyes, "Thank you kind sir?" How could you even flirt with him when he looks like…that?" he said pointing to the door. Hermione sent him a look as she packed her bags and was heading towards the door.
"Someone's a little jealous," Hermione drawled.
"Jealous!" Draco shouted "Me?" he laughed "You are delusional, my little Gryffindor pet. The boy looks like a frog or something, I don't want you to get warts, so stay away"
"I can see anyone I want. Besides, I have to see him, he is temporary Head Boy," Hermione said, "I believe someone's mad because they are no longer Head Boy,"
"Kicking Weasly's ass was worth it," Draco said defiantly, "Besides, it's only because I can't serve detention and do my duties at the same time. I'll be out in a month,"
Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Calvin," Draco snorted "More like Kermit the frog,"
X
Pansy put on her black robes and cast a silence spell onto her feet as she ran through the Hogwarts castle. She was almost out of the Hogwarts castle when she heard a meow. It was Filch and Mrs. Norris. She took out her wand and tapped her head twice.
"Invisiblus," she said quietly. In a snap of a finger, Pansy was nowhere to be found.
X
She was in the heart of the forbidden forest. The wind was stronger, and the air got colder. Pansy knew she was getting closer. 'This better be worth it,' she thought.
"I might as well say it now," she said to herself. She cleared her throat.
"Era of Obscurum
Era of Nox noctis
Era of Decor Quod
Era of Vires ego adeo vos is
Plenus luna nox noctis
Succurro mihi triumphus
Sic ego may smitus
Era of Obscurum
Quod Era of Nox noctis…"
She chanted this three times. At first the wind seemed to blow stronger, stinging her face, and the howls and air had gotten more distinct. Then it was just quiet. The howls had stopped, and the wind vanished. She sighed and took a step. Suddenly roots sprouted from the ground wrapping around Pansy's body and stifling her screams. She slowly began to sink into the earth.
X
Hermione tiptoed quietly down the stairs to the Head's common room only to see a slightly snoring Draco on the sofa. She smiled and sat down on the sofa facing the silently crackling fireplace.
"You're up late," suddenly said Draco groggily. He looked at the time "1:00 am,"
"Couldn't sleep, what are you doing down here?" Hermione whispered as she curled up and took out a book. Draco shrugged.
"Nothing," he said quietly as he rubbed his eyes "What is that monstrosity on your feet?" he said half-asleep, and half-curious.
Hermione looked down at her feet. "My bunny slippers?" she quietly laughed "Their not monstrosities,"
"Stop lying to yourself, they are," he winced "Take them off, for the sake of humanity"
"No, I'm not taking orders from you," she said as she open up her book and began to read.
"Your feet are ugly aren't they?" he said curiously.
Hermione gaped at him. "My feet are not ugly!"
"Sure they aren't," Draco replied not believing her, "If they aren't, then take them off,"
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Ignoring you," she said out loud.
"Let's see, you like to flirt with Ravenclaws, and your feet are atrocious little demons that will destroy the world if you take you slippers off… Anything else I need to know? C'mon, we're on a roll," Draco drawled.
Hermione coughed and turned the page.
"I just wanted to see if they could start biological warfare," Draco continued, "Or, what do you call it? If they can be used as weapons of mass destruction,"
Hermione couldn't stop herself from laughing. "You are such a prat," she said as she took off her slippers. Her feet were dainty and creamy color with the nails painted a light pink.
"See, they cannot be used for biological warfare," she said defiantly. "Anyways, they're normal, now please let me finish my book,"
Draco looked at them with interest. "They're small…" he began "Like…peanuts,"
Hermione rolled her eyes and chuckled. she began "You're comparing my feet to peanuts? Real poetic, Malfoy,"
Draco rolled to his back and crossed his arms. "Bossyboots,"
X
Pansy woke up on cold dirt floor. She looked up and saw she was in a hall. It was dark, with one candle in the middle of the room, and a throne of roots at the head of the hall. The rest seemed to go on and on into the shadows. She looked around until she saw someone come out of the shadows. It was lady of absolute beauty in a dark robe. She pulled back her hood only to reveal a face. Her skin was of metallic silver, her hair black and long. She opened her eyes, and they were as red as blood.
"You rang?"
A/n: Made it longer than usual to make up for the time I didn't update. Er… anywayz stay tune! Your reviews are what keep me going! R&R.