Disclaimer: I hate disclaimers…I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER! THEY BELONG TO J.K ROWLING! THIS HAS BEEN A RECORDING!

Pairing: Hermione/Draco

Draco found his gaze wondering over the students that sat in the great hall. His eyes landed on Hermione Granger and his icy glare softened. For months now she had been the target of his desires. Yes, filthy mudblood Granger was wanted by the ice dragon of Slytherin.

Hermione turned in her seat to chat with her friend Ginny. As she did so, her eyes met the cold gray ones of he one she despised most. Malfoy. Hermione cocked her head to one side as she noticed there was no glare set upon his face but a look of longing. The brown haired girl shook her head trying to clear her thoughts. That was absurd! This was Malfoy we were talking about. The Slytherin Prince, the house known to hate muggleborns. This was the same Malfoy who had ridiculed her in front of her housemates and classmates for five long years. Hermione quickly pushed the thought out of her head and turned to Ginny to discuss their homework.
Draco sighed and turned back around in his seat. As he went to look at his full plate he felt a pair of eyes on him. When he looked up stormy gray eyes met black ones. Blaise Zabini, his best friend.

Blaise looked at his pale faced friend as raven locks fell in his black eyes. Why had Draco been staring at the Granger girl? Why was Draco acting so differently towards the muggle born child? Why did Blaise have so many questions? The Italian shook his head before looking down at his own plate.

"What's the matter?" asked Malfoy, looking at the hazel skinned boy.

"Oh…um…" said Blaise quietly. "N-nothing…"

Malfoy cocked an eyebrow. Zabini never stuttered.

Blaise must have realized what he had just done for he cursed under his breath. He looked up at Malfoy before speaking. "What's up with you and…" he jerked his head toward Hermione for several Slytherins surrounded them.

Malfoy shrugged as he looked where Blaise had indicated. "Nothing." He said dismissively. "We'll talk later…" he said.

The coal haired Italian nodded and they ate their meal in silence.

!LATER THAT DAY!

The two slytherin's sat across from each other as they stared into the roaring fire.

"I think I like her…" said Malfoy absently, as he looked up.

Blaise's eyes widened and his eyebrows disappeared behind his long bangs. "Hermione Granger?" he asked in mild surprise.

Draco nodded. "Actually since the beginning of term…"

Blaise whistled. "What if your dad finds out?"

Draco winced, knowing the consequences of his decision. "He won't." he said with finality in his voice. "I'll make sure of it…"

!THE NEXT DAY!

Malfoy walked down the halls to Transfiguration alone. He had sent Blaise ahead to save a seat. Suddenly he heard footsteps behind him and heard the voice of Hermione Granger. His eyes widened and he found a small crevice in which he could slip through.

Hermione was walking with her two companions, Harry and Ron. Malfoy glared at the boy's as they passed. As Hermione went by the crack Draco reached out and grabbed her putting a hand over her mouth.

"Say Hermione…?" said Harry as he turned around. "Hermione?"

"Probably forgot a book back at the common room, Mate." said Ron. "Don't worry, she'll catch up."

Harry shrugged before both boys walked off.

Draco removed his hand from her mouth but kept a firm grip on her body.

"Malfoy?" said Hermione in surprise. Then she glared. "Wanted to make fun of me alone?"

Malfoy shook his head quickly. "No, actually Granger, for the past few months I've been studying you."

Hermione cocked an eyebrow. "Oh?"

"Yes," drawled Malfoy. "I've come to the conclusion that you are worth my attention and time."

Hermione's eyes widened. "What?"

"I said that you are worth my time and attention." He looked at Hermione's dumbstruck look. "I've come to terms with the fact that I like you, Granger." He said to simplify things.

Hermione was at a loss of words. She felt like the world was coming to an end.

"Well say something," snapped Malfoy becoming nervous.

Hermione opened her mouth but no words would come.

"Oh bloody hell," said Malfoy rolling his eyes. "Do I have to do everything around here…" he pushed Hermione against the wall and gently attacked her lips with his. Hermione not knowing what to do wrapped her legs around his waist and moved her arms around his neck.

Draco smiled as he licked her lips for entrance. Surprisingly Hermione accepted, parting her lips slightly. Malfoy entered her mouth and for a few moments their tongues clashed together in a battle for dominance. Draco won. He slowly pulled away from her and laid his forehead against hers. For a few minutes all that happened was them breathing heavily. Draco stepped back and Hermione slowly slid down the wall. "See ya," he said stepping out from the enclosure. "Hermione." Then he gave her a small smile before going off.

Hermione sat there a few moments taking in all that had happened. She shook her head smiling as she stood and brushed off her skirt. Then she too stepped out of the crack ad left.

Draco slid in his seat beside Blaise who was sleeping soundly. Malfoy chuckled nudging his friend. Blaise's head slid from the back of his chair to Draco's shoulder and Malfoy controlled the urge to burst out laughing.

"Hey Blaise," whispered Malfoy in Blaise's ear. "I kissed her."

Blaise smiled in his sleep and a few mumbled words were spoken. "Good for you, Drake." "Now please shut up…" then he drifted off to sleep again.

Malfoy chuckled, shaking his head then he concentrated on what McGonagall was saying.

Hermione quietly slid into her seat and Ron asked, "Did you get your book?"

Hermione went wide eyed when a book appeared on the table in front of her. It read: The Ice Dragon Chronicles and she laughed.