Chapter VI
To say that the next day was dreadful is not to overdo it. First in the morning, after I had to wake up earlier because Hermione said we had to be in the Great Hall with the teachers, I met that disgusting creature that she calls a cat. Let me tell you something, if that thing can be considered an animal at all, it`s more like what we find in the Forbidden Forest than a pet.
I don`t know how, but the beast entered my room and was lying in my bed when I woke. That is not the worst part. I didn`t see it, and accidentally rolled over him. Lets jus say that I have some pretty nasty marks all over my body. And where dear, sweet Hermione was? Laughing her head off in the common room.
So after my battle with that abomination, we headed to the Great Hall. Hermione was in a very good mood after all her fun seeing me, and the professors made a face when they saw us. Like the prospect of us been civil were fascinating.
Mcgonagall told all the students about us, and I could see a lot of then looking at her like she was mad for putting me there. It`s really funny to see their faces, and I had to smirk when a Hufflepuff gagged with her juice.
But the fun ends there. After the breakfast we got to our classes, and I could hear people whispering about me every time I went through them. Even the few slytherins that were there weren`t too pleased to hear the news. I wonder if I can scare them if I jump out of nowhere.
The classes went like all the time – boring. And after actually scaring the hell out of some first years ( their faces were priceless ), Blaise got me in the halls. There we go. And to make things even better, Potter`s girlfriend overheard he talking about his "plans", and assumed that I am trying to do something. If it`s possible, she made an even worse frown then last night.
And now, after an annoying meeting with the prefects, full of hatred looks, we are back to our dorm. Hermione gave a sigh after entering the place, and prompt fell on the sofa. That project of a cat came and got on her lap.
-Hello to you too monster.
He showed his teeth and hissed.
-Don`t be like that Draco, Crooks likes you.
-Yeah, and I am a fearless, oh so brave Gryffindor, right.
-He was sleeping with you, and that isn`t normal. If he was comfortable to go there, it means that he likes you, even if it`s a little.
-I`m flattered.
-You`re a jerk.
-Just for you.
I winked to her before I could stop myself. But thank Merlin she didn`t mind. We came to a comfortable situation after that talk last night. I just hope it`s a long term peace, even if I have to endure little Weasley. Speaking of the devil, here she comes.
-You gave Weasley our password? She`s going to kill me in my sleep, if that beast don`t do it.
-I didn`t. She must have heard when I said it yesterday.
-Night Mione.
I know that expect she to greet me is ask for too much, but she didn`t even glance at me. I think that it`s better to get out of here, it`s not like she is a sweet guest.
-Hello Gin. What are you doing here at this time?
-Just wanted to check on you.
Now she gave me a pointed look.
-I`m going out. You two can talk better that way.
-No Draco, you don`t need to. Come on, this is your dorm too.
-Don`t worry, I have to get a book in the library.
She gave me an apologetic look, but didn`t say anything. Before the portrait closed I could hear Red talking ( "At least he knows when he`s not welcome" ). Of course I know Weasley, even some brainless guy would. She really gets on my nerves! That little brat . I think it`s a Weasley think to be so annoying.
In reality I don´t have any book to grab, so the better way to kill some time is fly a little. And I did it until I could, because it started raining pretty bad, and I was drenched. When I came back there wasn`t a soul in the common room, and I assumed that Hermione was in her bedroom. After a warm bath, I got in bed.
Some time at daybreak I woke up feeling cold, and I noticed that the sheets were soaked with sweat. Oh it`s just what I need now – get sick. After that I woke several times, and my head began to ache.
In the morning I couldn`t even get up, my whole body ached. So I stayed in bed until someone began to knock on my door.
-Draco?
-Come in Hermione.
She did, and gave a little gasp when she saw my condition. I must look just like I feel, because her face was a little disgusted.
-Merlin, you`re horrible.
-Why thanks, I feel like that too.
-I thought that you were in the Great Hall, but when I didn`t saw you in the Slytherin table I found it strange. Are you sick?
-If you can`t tell that by just looking, I think you have some serious problem.
-Go ahead, be a jerk.
-I`m not in a good mood today.
-That I can see.
She left the room and came minutes later with some glass bottles. Whatever are those potions, I`m sure they don`t taste good. She put the bottles next do my bed, and was putting some on a spoon.
-What is this?
-Medicine, it will make you feel better. I grabbed some food, you have to eat.
-Hum….Thanks.
-No problem. I have to go now or I will be late, but after the classes I`ll check on you. Try to rest.
She gave me that disgusting liquid and the food, and left the room. That orange beast came after she was gone for some time, and got in my bed. I didn`t have the strength to take him away, so I slept with him by my side. The next time I woke he was upon me.
-Getting all chummy with me, aren`t you?
He opened his eyes and got out.
-Told he liked you.
That scared me, I didn`t see her there. She was reading some book on my armchair, with normal clothes. That means the classes are finished, I think I overslept.
-What time is it?
-Two hours since the classes ended.
It`s late, I should get up. My head don`t hurts anymore, and my body aches just a little. So I pulled the coverings and started to get up, but my head started spinning, and I felt dizzy. Hermione came to my side and put her arm around my waist to support me.
-Not so fast, you`re still weak.
-I`m feeling better, and I need a bath.
-Oh yes, you do. You`re stinking. Come on, let`s put you in the bathroom.
She put a hand on my forehead and I blushed a little with our proximity. She might have noticed that too, because her face become all red.
-Taking advantage of me when I`m sick Hermione? I didn`t expect something like that from you. All you had to do was ask.
-You stupid brat. I was only seeing if your fever is gone.
-Don`t worry, you can touch wherever you want.
I smirked and she muttered something that I couldn`t hear. After walking all the way to the bathroom I was really dizzy, and had to support me in her.
-Now who`s taking advantage of who?
-I can`t help myself, you´re to blame.
She blushed and I gave a little laugh. After sitting me on the end of the bathtub she got to the door.
-Are you going to let me here alone? Seriously? I can get hurt. And I don`t think that I can wash myself, care to help me?
She stopped and turned to look at me. She was smirking.
-The offer is tempting. But I think that if you`re back at your jerk mode, you are just fine.
And she left. I couldn`t help the smile that formed in my lips. Yes, it`s good to have this kind of conversation. Blaise may be right in the end, not that I`ll tell him this. But then I remembered she talking about Weasley the other night. I sighed and began to slowly undress. You can`t always have everything. I got in the water and began to think about the war, and my mother, and Hermione. Even if I develop some feelings towards her – no. It`s not right, I can`t do that after all that I have done. She is too kind to me, and I don`t deserve that. Even if I don`t think Weasley is the right guy, he is better than me.
The water was so good and relaxing that I fell asleep. I think that I may have been there for some time, because when I woke Hermione was knocking on the door, and the water was cold.
-Draco? You`re fine there?
-Yeah, just a minute.
I got up and put a tower. The dizziness is gone, and I`m feeling better, just a litter weak. When I opened the door she was there, and when she saw me her face become as red as Weasley`s hair. She was staring at my chest.
-Enjoying the view?
-No…..I mean…..No, I was just…..Ah quit being a git will you?
-My offer about the bath is still up, whenever you want.
-You`re hopeless.
-Onw, that hurt my feelings.
I headed to my bedroom and changed in some black pants and gray shirt. When I got back to the common room Hermione was doing some essay on the floor. I sat on the armchair next to her and the mutant orange thing laid on my feet.
-Oi you, who said you can get there?
-Stop it Draco, I know you like him too.
-In your dreams. I think he`s being like that just so I can let my guard down and he can kill me when I`m sleeping.
-You`re exaggerating.
-Not one bit.
And that was when the letter came.