A/N: oops! Sorry for that long wait! And awayyyyy weeeeee goooooo!!!!
"We'll take it!" The fiancé's said at the same time. It was small, but quaint. Neville didn't think Pansy would have loved it as much as she had. She'd grown up a privileged life in a manor. "It's perfect Nev! Can't you see us all snuggled in front of that stone fireplace. Making love right there." She pointed to the spot in front of the hearth. Neville chuckled then kissed her temple as Miss Hendricks, the realtor blushed at Pansy's exclamation.
The couple were thrilled about finding their first home. Pansy was going to start her party planning business after graduation, and Neville had already been hired to start teaching Herbology at Hogwarts beginning next year. The wedding was all planned out and they were ready to begin the rest of their lives together.
If anyone told Pansy years ago that she was going to fall in love with Neville Longbottom, she'd have checked them into the Janice Thickey Ward at St. Mungo's, but alas here she was, head over heels. That day in the summer where they had been reintroduced was the best day of her life. The moment he took her hand in his, their lives changed. A spark was ignited, and within the hour they had shared their first kiss. Their fates were sealed, it was one of those rare 'true love' matches that she had read about but never dared dream of.
After finishing up the paperwork for the cottage, they apparated back to Hogsmeade to get back to the castle. They had gotten special permission from the Head Mistress to leave classes early to see the house they would now call their own. As they walked back, they saw two people flying high over the Quidditch pitch and wondered who it was.
Ginny walked out toward the Quidditch stands and her heart beat faster as she saw Greg standing with his Nimbus 2001. He was sans robes and had a tight black tee on with gray Muggle trackies. In a word, he looked fit. He was looking away from her toward the pitch as she approached him.
Greg was getting more nervous with every minute that passed. He hoped Ginny got there soon. Friends. They would be friends and then maybe more than friends as they got to know each other better. "Hey you!" He jumped as someone suddenly spoke. Turning slowly, he saw her red hair being blown by the wind as she approached him. In a word, she looked ethereal.
"Hello, gorgeous!" He said with the confidence Theo had taught him to exude. He hugged her tight, picking her up from the ground and causing her to squeal with delight. He placed her down again and smiled at her.
'Holy fuck!' She thought as he held her in his arms. She didn't know how long this whole 'Friends First' thing would last if he kept greeting her like that. He smiled at her as he stepped back from their hug. "Hello yourself! Ready to get your ass out flown?" Ginny winked at him then climbed onto her broom.
"Of course, if you think you can catch me on that. Good luck Weasley." With a smirk he kicked off the ground and took to the sky with the Gryffindor right on his heel. Ginny didn't mind the view from behind, he had a great ass. She smirked at him when he looked behind to see where she was then turned to switch directions swiftly making her gasp.
For a big guy, he sure was nimble on a broom. Ginny took off and went higher, hiding in a patch of gray clouds before over taking him from above. "Alright, alright! You got me." He chuckled as they slowed down to keep pace with each other.
"So, I was wondering what you were doing Saturday. Thought maybe we could hang out and maybe get some lunch in town." Ginny asked him to his great pleasure.
"Uh, yeah, we can do that. I was going to just study with the guys but I can blow them off for you. Definitely." He saw her blush and almost fell off of his broom. She was beautiful and he wanted to take her in his arms at that moment.
They flew around for a bit longer before heading back to the ground and dismounting. "I had a great time, Greg. Thank you. I was actually sort of nervous, can you believe that?" Greg's eyes went wide with her confession.
"You? No. I don't believe that. For what? Being seen with me?" He said sadly. He knew it was too good to be true. To think that a witch like her would ever want to be seen with a wizard like him.
"Sweet Mother of Merlin, no! Not that! Greg, I really like you!" Ginny stepped closer and took his hand in hers, interlacing their fingers, then pulled him to her. "I don't mean to be so forward, but.." her words were cut off when he crashed his lips against hers. She put her arms around his neck and he picked her up like their hug earlier, only this time she wrapped her legs around his waist so he held her up by her ass.
They pulled away panting and she giggled. "I've had a crush on you since fifth year when you Bat Bogey hexed me in Umbridge's office." He said with a chuckle and Ginny leaned her forehead against his. "The fierce look in your eyes, well, I've been dreaming of those eyes ever since." Ginny leaned in to kiss him again.
"So, Saturday then? Our first date?" Ginny smiled up at him as he placed her back on the ground. They held hands as they walked back to the castle. As the came up to Gryffindor Tower, they heard arguing. Turning the corner, they saw Draco and Hermione and stopped to laugh at them.
Draco sat on the fountain in the Clocktower Courtyard as he waited for Hermione. He hoped he didn't bollocks things up. He looked at his pocket watch and saw it was 10:30. Right on time, Hermione came out through the wooden doors and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him waiting for her.
Draco stood up and waited for her. She smiled at him, so he couldn't help but smile back. "You're here! I'm glad." She looked up into his eyes and her stomach flipped. Those damn eyes, they always drew her in. "About the other night, I'm sorry that I teased you. I didn't think you'd take it like that. Big, bad Slytherin that you are." He smirked at her.
She was adorable, there was no other word for her. "Well, my ego took a huge hit over the past couple years." Feeling ballsy, he placed his hand on her hip and pulled her closer. Leaning down, he snuck a quick kiss. "Excuse me if I thought you were having second thoughts." Hermione huffed out a laugh. He was so sexy, looking down at her threw his fallen fringe.
"Draco, I want to be with you. That is if you want to be with me still. I cannot stop thinking about you. When you were ignoring me, my heart felt as if it we're trying to spring from my chest." She hugged him around his waist and he placed his chin on top of her head.
"I'm sorry for that. I was trying to save myself from heartache but caused it for you instead. Of course I want to be with you, Granger." They stood there holding each other for what felt like hours. Afterward, they decided to walk back toward Gryffindor Tower.
They were just about to the portrait of the Fat Lady when it happened. It must have been a prank. It had to be! They couldn't move. Their feet were stuck to the same slab of stone flooring. "What the! I can't move!" Hermione screeched.
"Me neither! Hold on to me, damn it! You're going to fall!" Draco tried hold her as still as he could but she would stop attempting to get unstuck. "Granger! Stop! It must be a sticking charm! Finite!" Nothing happened. "Do those Weasley make something that does this? I swear, if it's one of those prankster shits, I'm going to lose it."
Hermione knew why he was freaking out. If Draco was anything like her, he didn't like being in control of himself. It was an after effect from the war. "Breathe, Malfoy. We'll just need to wait for somebody to find us." Draco huffed in exasperation.
"Well somebody needs to hurry because I need to piss!" Hermione laughed and he narrowed his eyes at her.
"S'not funny! I'll just go right here, shall I?" He pretended to unzip his trousers.
"Don't you dare! Malfoy, cut that out! Oh Merlin! You prat!" They heard laughter and turned their heads to see Ginny and Greg holding hands and attempting to stifle their laughter.
"Oi! You two! Help us!" Draco yelled. Greg let go of Ginny's hand and they rushed over.
"What happened?" Ginny said through a giggle.
"No idea! He was walking me back to the tower when suddenly, we became stuck to the floor." Hermione explained as Ginny knelt down to see closer.
"Did you try Finite Incantatum?" Greg asked. Draco scoffed.
"Of course! The first thing we tried. Weaslette? Does your brother's shop sell any shite like this?" Draco asked, to which Ginny sneered at the nickname she loathed.
"Not that I'm aware. Maybe a potion?" They sat there trying to figure out ways to unstick the two, but nothing came to them.
Suddenly, Greg shouted, "Epoximise! Somebody must have transfigured the stone!" Everyone looked at him in shock. "What? I pay attention in class! I just suck at tests!" He pouted and Ginny hugged him. That placated him a bit.
"I don't know how to remove it, but I know who does! Greg, go get Theo. He's a damn genius when it comes to Transfiguration." Greg nodded then rushed off to the Slytherin common room. When he entered their dorm, he got way more than he bargained for!
After dinner let out, Theo met Luna in the alcove by the stairs to the Slytherin Dungeons. They started kissing after disillusioning themselves. "Missed you today. I hate that we have no classes together." Theo said as they cuddled together on a pile of pillows he transfigured from their robes.
"I know, but we have our nights together and we can be alone on the weekends either in Hogsmeade or on the grounds here at Hogwarts. Besides, we have our whole life to be together. I've seen it in my dreams." She smiled up at him and curled up closer to him.
Theo was starting to get a crick in his neck from the position he was in then had an idea. "Hey, you want to go to my dorm? Greg's out flying with Ginny, Blaise went to the library, and Draco's meeting Hermione. We can cuddle in my bed instead of this tiny spot." Luna's eyes sparkled with mischief.
"Hmm, let me think...yes! Let's go!" The dropped their disillusionment and ran down the steps, stopping every so often to kiss. Theo whispered the password, then looked into the common room. By some miracle, it was empty except for one student that was asleep in one of the armchairs.
Theo took Luna's hand in his and led her to the dorm room he shared with Draco, Greg, and Blaise. "Ahh, I've got you all to myself, my angel." Luna grabbed ahold of his tie and pulled him to his bed. He smirked at her, and followed her like a good boy.
"Lay back." She said in her most commanding voice. He did as she said. "I'm going to remove your shirt now." Luna slowly undid the buttons on his shirt then opened it up, staring down at his abs then lightly trailing her hand down his torso. He could feel his pants getting tighter.
"Luna, kiss me." He shrugged his shirt off then pulled her down to meet his lips. She straddled him and moaned as she felt his erection press against her sweet spot. "Are we moving too fast?" He asked, cursing the pureblood manners instilled in him. He heard her mumble the word, no, and they continued snogging.
She pulled herself up then tore her shirt off. "You're perfect," he said as he caught site of her. Her breasts were small but anything more than a handful was a waste in his opinion. Her skin was like porcelain but felt like silk. She smiled brightly at him as she reached around to unhook her bra.
Theo sat up and began to suckle her breasts, and he felt her arch her back. She grabbed ahold of his chestnut hair and lightly pulled it causing Theo to groan. She was grinding against his erection to get the friction she needed, all the while her moans became louder and louder. "Ooh, Theo! Oh gods, yes." He'd never heard her so vocal before, but then again, they only had done some snogging in alcoves and dark corridors.
Suddenly with a wave of her wand, they were no longer clothed. "I don't care about proper." She took him in her hand and guided him inside of her. She was tight, and it was his first time so he knew he wasn't going to last long. She began to rock her hips, finding a rhythm with the maximum amount of pleasure for both of them. Just as they climaxed, the door to the dorm slammed open causing them both to shriek.
"Greg! What the bloody hell man!" Theo raged as he covered up his naked girlfriend.
Greg comically threw his hands over his eyes, "Sorry! Sorry! But we need you! It's Draco and Granger. We think someone cast an Epoximise on the floor and now they are stuck. We needed your Transfiguration expertise, mate! My apologies Lovegood."
Luna peaked out from the blankets, "Thank you Gregory. You are forgiven. Give us a moment to redress and we'll be on our way." She smiled serenely at him and he blushed slightly before closing the door behind him.
Theo, Luna, and Greg arrived to the great relief of Draco. "About time. My bladder is about to explode!" Hermione rubbed his back soothingly. Theo got down on the ground, laying on his stomach with his wand ready. After a few minutes, the stone slab was back to normal and Draco and Hermione were free. Draco ran off in the direction of the boy's lavatory leaving the rest of the group to wait.
"It's about midnight, why don't you all get to your rooms and get some rest. I'll wait here with Hermione." Ginny offered. Theo and Luna held hands then they waved as he walked Luna to the Ravenclaw Tower. Greg walked over to Ginny and took her hand in his. He pulled it up to his lips to kiss her knuckles. Hermione watch with growing interest. "Goodnight, Greg. I'll see you tomorrow morning." He smirked at her then nodded towards Hermione before walking back down to his dorm.
"New developments, I see." Hermione smiled brightly at her friends crimson face. "Skipped over the friends first?" Ginny playfully smack her friend's arm.
"Shut up, like you're any better with Malfoy." Hermione smiled and am then shrugged.
"I like him, Gin. I, um, I got a letter from Ron." She looked around to see if Draco was coming back yet. Ginny was staring at her waiting for her to speak. "He met someone. Love at first sight type of thing. Daphne Greengrass's younger sister, Astoria." Ginny scoffed.
"What a pig! So, he cheated on you?" Hermione shook her head.
"No, at least, I don't think so. He just needed to break things off once he met her. Not that I'm upset, but it still stings a bit. You know. I'm sure, you of all people know. Harry got together with Daphne two days after your break-up. I love him, he's like a brother to me, but that was pretty damn tactless." Ginny nodded then hugged her friend.
"I'm heading up to bed. I'll see you in a bit." Ginny went through the portrait hole and Hermione started walking towards the boys bathroom to find Draco.
She heard whispering as she got closer and saw Draco with Blaise and Parvati.
Draco ran to the bathroom and sighed in relief once he evacuated his bladder. He washed his hands then headed out the door into the hall.
"I told you no. I need to get back to the Heads dormitory, now move out of my way." Parvati Patel was admonishing his friend so Draco walked over.
"Well, well. What's happening here?" Draco asked and watching as Parvati huffed and rolled her eyes.
"Fantastic! You couldn't just let me be, could you Zabini. Get back to your dorms. It well past midnight." Blaise grabbed her wrist to stop her.
"Please, Patel. Just listen. I was not flirting with that Hufflepuff, okay! She was flirting with me. Don't do this because you are afraid of feeling for me what I feel for you." Draco looked from his friend to the Head Girl. This was too serious for his liking so he started to back away.
"I'm just another notch on your bedpost. Save it!" Just then Hermione came around the corner. Draco locked eyes with her, silently pleading for her to intervene.
"Blaise, Parvati? Everything okay over here?" As she stood next to Draco, he took her hand in his, a motion the twin eyed curiously.
"Hermione? You're with Malfoy?" Hermione laughed.
"Yes, if you must know. We're rather fond of each other." Draco smiled down at her then leaned in to kiss her sweetly on her cheek.
"That's...unexpected. Any ways, I was trying to get back to my room, but he," she pointed at Blaise, "won't leave me the hell alone." Hermione giggled.
"They're pretty persistent, these Slytherin Wizards. Blaise?" He let go of Parvati with a sigh. "Now, let's all go to bed in our rooms. You two can discuss this thing between you tomorrow with clearer heads, yeah?" They both nodded and she smiled at them. "Excellent. Good night, Parvati." Hermione took ahold of Blaise's sleeve and pulled him along as he watched Parvati with longing.
"Bloody infuriating witch, but I sure do want the priss more than anyone I'd ever wanted before. Not my fault I am so damn charming that witches fall at my feet." Draco and Hermione fell into a fit of laughter and Blaise told them to, "Bugger off." He kept walking as the two love birds stopped in front of the Fat Lady.
"Get some sleep." Draco kissed the tip of her nose then nuzzled her neck with his nose. "See you at breakfast, love." Hermione got on her tiptoes and kissed him one last time before going through the portrait hole.
That night she lay thinking of him, what this school year would bring, and how she was going to tell Harry and Ron that she was having deep feelings for the Malfoy heir.