A/N: Oh let's just get on with it all! But first, I will reply to my so lovable reviewers!
pookie pie: Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
Tera McCaslin: Haha, thanks for your patience. I a lot of work today… but in two days, it's all over. I can't wait to write chapters faster.
Mrs. St. John Allerdyce: Wow! I don't even need to write the plot haha!
soulmateofdraco: Hey! I'll answer each one one at a time. Hermione's sickness has NOT been forgotten. Trust me. Not in this chapter, but in the next, you will see what happens. Snape was not the teacher of this class, but he's always wanted it to be his. He helps with the class. Do you remember when he helped Professor Lockhart in the second book? Like that. I've also thought about a BETA, but I feel weird on how to go about it.
kurapika12: Now that you mention it, it kind of does. Haha, pussycat dolls…
meenajon: I'm glad I kept you locked! There are stories that I've read all in one shot and I'm delighted that I had that effect on you! I didn't have problems uploading, but I did have an infuriating trouble with logging in. I had the last chapter done for a week before I could post it. It was killing me!
I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of you! But now what you've really been waiting for; the chapter!
Chapter Twenty Two:
Hermione's POV:
After a very informative talk with Ginny I made my way back up to the common room. I could hear the yelling before I even reached the door.
"That's impossible! You're a cheater!" I instantly heard the voice of Ron as I opened the door.
"Face it, Weasel, I beat you!" Draco growled in aggravation. I finally saw them all. Draco and Ron were playing wizards chess on the coffee table while Harry was watching them.
"I can see my plan failed miserably," I introduced my presence as the boys all looked up.
"Hermione!" they exclaimed simultaneously. I smiled and made my way to one of the sofa chairs.
Harry started quickly, "Hermione, you should have seen it! Draco swallowed-," but Draco cut him off immediately.
"Hey! Hey! What happened here is not to be told – ever." I raised an eyebrow at Draco, but let them continue. Then I looked at Harry, who had continued chatting with Ron and Draco about the Quidditch Cup. I smiled to myself. Ginny and Harry would make the perfect couple.
"Hermione, why are you looking at me?" Harry squeaked pulling a weird, but slightly delighted face. I just shook my head.
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This was the day. It was one o'clock. Viktor was coming at two o'clock and I wasn't the slightest bit ready. I looked at myself in the mirror and groaned before viciously combing my hair again. It was slightly wavy today and I was afraid that it might get fuzzy later. After a few more minutes of putting on make up I went back into my room. I decided to put on a black tank top with a thin white blouse on top. Then I just slipped on a pair of my white pants and practically tumbled down the stairs.
"I see you're in no rush at all to mean Viktor Scum at the doors," I heard the sarcastic voice of Draco on the sofa.
"I don't know about you, but that's not how I treat my friends," I replied with a huff of air. I could feel him smiling from the side. Then, I heard him mumble something.
"You don't have to go…" I looked over to Draco.
"What are you talking about?"
He looked up at me. "You could wait here. I'm sure Dumbledore will send him right here anyways."
Oh, that would be lovely. Then maybe we could all have tea while discussing about how Draco and I are together and shocking the pants of Viktor. "No, it'll be nicer this way. He hasn't been here in so long." Draco grunted before I walked out the door. I sighed and leaned against the portrait. I was clueless on how to handle this. This wasn't exactly taught in Hogwarts: A History. I composed myself before walking down to the Great Hall.
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I sat with Ron and Harry at the Great Hall while waiting for Viktor. I was tapping my foot and fingers in anticipation. "Where is he!" I exclaimed, much to my friends' annoyance.
"For Merlin's sake, 'Mione, give it a rest!" Ron said. I banged my head dramatically against Harry's shoulder.
Suddenly, the doors flew open.
"Hermione!" Viktor's improved accent came. A smile crept onto my face as I lifted my head off of Harry.
"Viktor!" I squealed as we hugged each other and I heard unwelcoming noises from the boys behind us.
"You've grown!" he said, looking me over. I blushed.
"You're accent is so much better," I complimented him, meaning it to the fullest.
"So are you going to give me a tour of the place to refresh my mind?" He asked a bit suggestively without the notice of Harry or Ron.
"Sure, come with me," I said quickly before waving to my two friends.
End of Hermiones POV
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Dracos POV:
I tapped my foot and looked at the clock. Where the hell was Hermione? Off gallivanting with Viktor Scum no doubt. I could already smell his rich Bulgarian scent in my sensitive nostrils. He was definitely here. It was slowly pissing me off more. I didn't want him to be here with Hermione. Why couldn't an eagle have just kidnapped him or something?
One thing occurred to me though. Why was he alone with Hermione? Why wasn't my lazy ass with her to send the relationship signals! I looked around the lonely room and sighed at my stupidity. I quickly threw my book on the coffee table and left the common room in search of Hermione and her hairy companion.
End of Dracos POV.
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Hermiones POV:
I brought Viktor into a classroom with haste and turned to him.
"I've missed you so much 'Mione," he whispered huskily as he brought me close and kissed me roughly. Normally a kiss like that would have me melting immediately, but Draco kept flashing through my heart and mind. I gently pushed Viktor back and looked at him.
"Viktor, I haven't told you something that I should have a while back…" I started as he looked at me with such gentle eyes for such a masculine figure. I took his big hands in my small ones and tried to spit the whole scenario out. I appreciated his patience as I finally took a long breath and continued. "Viktor… I," well I didn't exactly meet someone new, "I'm in a relationship right now." He looked at me, completely astonished before asking the obvious question.
"With who?" he left his jaw hanging after finishing the sentence.
I tried to avoid his eyes, but they were like magnets as I needed to see his reaction. "Draco Malfoy."
I didn't even have to look down to know that his fists were clenched and his whole body had become tight. His breath was uneven, but for some off reason I could sense that he would be able to control himself from becoming a furious monster. That's what I liked about him. Though I didn't expect him to be happy or anything…
"Her-mione," he pronounced my name with the 'mione' part separate, his accent returning, "When were you planning on telling me this?" His tongue rolled hard on the g's as once before.
"Viktor, please forgive me. I was so in love with you. You don't know how it's like trying to let go of someone you love so much…" my words went silent towards the end.
"Vell I'm go-hing to find out now, aren't I?" he said, annoyed with my statement. He attempted to breathe slowly and it seemed to bring him to a new form of rationality. "At least you have someone else to love. I will only ever love you, Her-mo-niney." I blushed at his strong gaze on me. Even after I had gotten to know him so well through letters and the occasional meetings, I still felt so re-exposed when he looked at me. He had put me in such an awkward position. Here I was, telling him I was with someone else, and he telling me I would be the only one he would ever love. I snapped out of my daze as he gently squeezed my hands.
"Viktor, I will always love you. I'm just not in love with you. I need you to understand. Do you?" I asked him with pleading eyes.
"Yes, I do. I don't want to, but I do," I could see the frustration and anger back in his eyes.
"I want you to know that I still want to be friends. I can't imagine losing you," I reared on, icing the cake.
He gave me a small smile which I returned. "So are you going to feed me or what?" I laughed and took his hand, leading us both to the common room.
End of Hermiones POV
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Dracos POV:
I strolled down the halls not noticing anyone I passed. My radar was set to only Hermione and Krum. Unfortunately, my radar didn't detect the huge bomb of annoying that would explode on me.
"DRAKIEEEEEE!" I heard the screeching cry of Pansy from my side. I winced at her pug face as she put her death cling on my arm. "That note you put on my back was so mean! How could you do that? You know some people say boys tease girls when they like them!" She said in a playful tone as she made her fingers walk along my shoulders, giving me a creepy shiver.
"Yes, boys who are six years old," I reminded her, flicking her skinny fingers off of me. She pouted, but was not brought down as she continued to stumble, trying to match my quick pace.
"Where are you going in such a hurry?" she asked, getting out of breath.
I scowled. "None of your business. Let go of me!" I said, flinging her off me and turning a couple of corners before completely loosing her. I was just about to continue my journey to the great hall when I heard some voices.
"I want you to know that I still want to be friends. I can't imagine losing you," a female voice came which I recognized immediately. Who the hell was Hermione 'losing'?
Then a male voice came, "So are you going to feed me or what?" The accent was unmistakable, though even I admit it had gotten better since the last time I saw him. I heard the shuffling of feet and quickly darted for the common room. I practically broke my ankle trying to turn into the next hall fast enough.
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I was lounging on the sofa when Hermione and Krum entered the common room, laughing heartily. It made me want to puke the way their arms were connected so friendly, but I didn't want to bring attention to it and sound like a girly bitch.
"Draco! You remember Krum," Hermione re-introduced me as if I had no idea he was coming. I gave a sneer, but replaced it with a forced smile and nod as Hermione glared at me. Boy, was I whipped.
Something stole my attention though, as I looked at Krum. He gave a greeting smile and 'hello,' but his eyes flashed something dangerous towards me. I put my stretched out legs on the floor and went to sit on one of the single sofa chairs as Krum and my girlfriend sat together on the long one.
"So, Draco, are you head boy now?" he asked as if it was barely an accomplishment.
I gave something that looked like a scowl and a smirk. "Obviously. Are you still playing Quidditch?" I asked as if I didn't know that he was still famous and playing.
"Yes, I'm doing very well, as I was telling Hermione early," he replied egotistically. I don't know why he was so smug. I could buy his whole damn team if I wanted to. I let out a chuckle, but it did nothing to bring him down. In fact, he continued. The next words that came out of his mouth made a rage flow through me that made me want to kill him. "I've been saving up for when I plan to settle down."
I wasn't an idiot. I knew that by settle down he meant have kids with my girlfriend! I couldn't take it! Although there was nothing I could say because it was such a subtle challenge, I did say something. "I plan to settle down, too" At this point, Hermiones head, which was following each speaker, turned directly towards me.
Krum went on, "Oh really? How many kids do you plan to have?"
I smirked, "As many as Hermione wants." That seemed to be the climax of the conversation as Hermione blushed wildly and looked at me meaningfully before staring at her feet.
"I see." Krum seethed through his clenched teeth, staring daggers into me. He was such an undoubtably scary guy that I couldn't help but be a little shocked. Hermione, thank Merlin, interrupted before the daggers became real.
"So who's up for lunch?"
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We all walked down to the Great Hall where Ron and Harry were eating monstrously. We sat down, Hermione in the middle of Krum and I, right across from Harry and Ron. The minute we sat down, they swallowed.
Ron spoke as if reading off a script, "Hello Viktor. It is so nice to see you again. I hope you are doing well." At this Hermione nodded. Yes, fully scripted.
"I'm doing good, thanks," Viktor said, oblivious to Ron's monotone. Harry, I noticed, said nothing. He seemed to have the same hatred towards Krum as I had.
Hermione started chatting with Krum, both too distracted with catching up to notice anything else. For once, I turned to the two morons. "That blubbering idiot smells like sweat," I stated quietly, causing both of the boys to grin.
"Maybe he has hyperhydrosus," Ron continued.
"Or maybe he's just too hairy," Harry stated flatly, "It's like he's wearing a fur coat."
"So did you talk to him?" Ron questioned, interested. "Why are you letting him be so close with Hermione?" he asked as if it was now my responsibility to be the one who stops males from approaching her.
"She's going to bitch at me if I do anything. And do you know what that bastard said?" I replied.
Harry shot his eyes from his bite of carrots to me, "What did he say?"
I was actually amused by his interest, and continued, "He said he was saving money so that he could settle down." Harrys eyes darkened and Ron chuckled coldly.
"Let's make an agreement. If he touches her, he goes down," Ron said like some mafia villain.
Harry lacked any hesitation. "Agreed."
"Agreed," I followed.
End of Dracos POV.
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After lunch, all of Hermione, Krum, Ron, Harry, and Draco headed to go outside.
"I forgot my coat," Draco said, turning back. "Go ahead, I'll meet you outside."
Krum turned as well. "Oh darn, so did I." Hermione looked skeptically at the both of them, but looked at Draco's confused, innocent look and let it slide.
Both Draco and Krum walked quickly toward the Great Hall and got their coats. While they were walking back, though, Krum stopped. Draco looked behind and stopped to face him. "What?"
"I want to talk to you," Viktor said in a demanding voice.
Draco scoffed, "Well don't take all day, spit it out."
Draco regretted his words as Viktor took two long strides towards him. "Listen, Malfoy. I love Hermione more than you will ever know. I will have her, and if you stand in my way, I will get rid of you."
Draco looked at him, baffled at his bold confrontation, but glared heavily at the quidditch player. "Stand in your way? I will block every attempt you make, Krum. Realize that you will never be able to love Hermione as much as I do, and she will never love you the way she loves me." Draco felt like he was glowing because of his confidence in the love he shared with Hermione. Nothing Krum said could break it.
"We've been together for almost three years. Your fling will soon fade."
Draco gaped at Krum in shock. He didn't want to believe any of it. "You're a liar, Krum. Go find another girl. This one is mine," he notified Krum possessively. Although Draco felt unsure when Krum just chuckled and walked away towards the group. He wasted no time before following after him in long steps. They met with the rest of the group who was sitting by the lake, chatting merrily with the sounds of the waves as the background. Draco sat against a tree and opened his legs, letting Hermione sit between them. Krum hid his sneer, but Draco could sense it like a shark sensed blood. That's why he also sensed Harry's, but he had learned to ignore his by now.
"It's such a beautiful day today," Ginny sighed as she lay down from her sitting position on the grass beside the couple.
"Let's play truth or dare," Ron suggested gleefully. Everyone nodded in agreement. Ginny arched an eyebrow at him.
"How the hell do you get truth or dare from 'it's such a beautiful day today'?"
"Shut up, Ginny," Ron snorted. "Who starts?"
"I'll start," Hermione offered. "Vertisalotus," she casted. It was a spell you put on your wand that was common in game of Truth or Dare. If you told the truth, nothing would happen, but if you lied, the wand would glow red. "Truth or Dare, Ginny."
"Truth."
"Now, Ginny, who was your first kiss?" Ginny went a quick shade of red.
"Please, Hermione, it's so horrible, " Ginny squeaked in embarrassment. Hermione shook her head and Ginny let out a defeated sigh. "Neville, in my third year after the Yule Ball. Nearly knocked three of my teeth out in the process." The wand stayed the same.
Ron and Harry giggled to themselves. "What are you laughing at?" Ginny barked.
Harry burst, "Neville had to get two teeth fixed after the ball. He said he got in a fight!"
"We are so confronting him later," Ron muttered. "But anyways, go, Ginny."
"Alright, keep your pants on," Ginny waved him off. Ron gave a disturbed look. "Viktor, how many different people have you had sex with?"
Viktor tugged on his shirt collar nervously. "I don't remember" The wand glowed red.
"Liar," Draco stated, a little too eagerly as he watched the wand.
"Fine," Krum admitted, "Forty five." The wand did nothing. Harry, Ron, and Ginny looked shocked. Hermione looked disgusted, and Draco looked pleased.
'What a low number,' Draco thought. But before his thoughts could continue, Krum spoke.
"Draco, Truth or Dare?"
Draco thought for a moment. "Dare."
Viktor wasn't expecting this, so he took some time to think. He wanted to make Draco do something that would upset Hermione. He looked for another girl. The only one he knew the name of was Ginny. He continued, "I dare you to kiss Ginny with tongue."
Everyone looked at Krum, to Draco, and to Ginny. Draco didn't know what to do. He turned to Ginny who was now in a fidgety sitting position again. He leaned over, dodged Hermione who was sitting between his legs. Ginny followed suit until their lips met gently. Harry watched silently and Ron squinted in interest and disgust. Hermione was now watching attentively.
"With tongue," Krum repeated, sounding like a bit of a prick.
Draco slipped his tongue into Ginnys mouth and entwined it with hers. She yelped at the action, but than eased into it almost willingly. They parted quickly after a few seconds and Ginny wiggled her face up and Draco tried to look calm even though his brow was disturbingly furrowed.
"Harry, truth or dare?"
Harry, after witnessing the last dare, needn't hesitate for his answer, "Truth."
"If you could date anyone in the world, who would it be?"
Harry's eyes widened with fright and Draco looked intensely into them. He wanted to know the answer so badly, and Harry was about to answer when…
"Drake!" a voice that was clearly panting came. Everyone turned their attention to the exhausted Blaise hovering above them. It looked as though he had just ran five miles.
"What is it, Blaise?" Draco looked up, worried. Blaise usually held his composure quite well, but he now had a fierce worry in his eyes that scared even Draco.
Blaise heaved in a huge breath before muttering with all his energy, "Your father – he's here."
A/N: Well, ladies, that chapter is done. What's going to happen? The next chapter is also in my head. By the way, I wrote another One-Shot called If Only For A Moment. I would greatly appreciate it if you took a look at it and reviewed it. But don't forget to review on this one! I love it! Thanks faithful readers! Have a great day! Week! Month! Year? Year!