Decide
I tried to hold off writing for a couple of days so you would think I wasn't desperate but…I suppose I'm desperate.
The notebook was glowing by the time Hermione had woken up and gotten ready. She flipped the cover open and smiled a bit to herself at what was written there. She was still a little on the fence about Malfoy, she couldn't trust him completely, but it was nice to have someone paying attention to her.
Good Morning Draco.
She wrote and then sat back. It was Sunday morning and she had no plans for the day, so she was snuggled into her couch with a book. She caught the glowing out of the corner of her eye not long after writing back.
I wasn't sure you would write back. I'm glad that you did. I feel like maybe we can talk a little more openly this way. Were you surprised to see me last night?
Yes. But I think it was a good surprise. To be honest though, I'm not super sure that I fully trust you, as you said you were kind of a jerk when we were younger.
I understand. I would think you weren't that bright if you just trusted me right off the bat. I can only say that my intentions are pure.
How do I know this isn't all an elaborate scheme? To embarrass me, or to make my friends angry with me, after all you did used to hate me quite a bit.
All I can do is swear that I've changed. I told you my story last night; I can only hope that you believe it.
It was easier to believe when you were sitting across from me I guess.
So, you don't want to see me again?
I don't recall saying that. I think I want to get to know you better, and I'll decide from there. How can I get to know your intentions better unless I get to know you better?
Okay, well, let's make a plan to see each other then.
When are you free?
Whenever, I can shift my schedule around to meet my needs. How about Wednesday night?
Yes, I can do Wednesday night; let's do something a little more…casual this time?
I should warn you that I don't do casual well. So you'll have to plan the evening if that's the case.
I'm not shocked. Meet me at the leaky cauldron for a drink around six o'clock?
Okay. That's new for me. I think I might be more nervous for that than I was for last night.
Hermione grinned and shook her head slightly. She couldn't imagine someone being nervous just grabbing a drink.
You'll be fine, just don't wear anything fancy. If you do people will look at you funny.
Okay, okay, but the next time we go somewhere I can choose?
Sure.
You know Hermione, eventually you'll have to decide, if you're okay with me being me, or not. I'll try my hardest to bring you around, but it's up to you.
I know. That's why I'm giving you a chance. I like V, a lot, so it should be that I like you a lot.
She couldn't see it but on the other side of the notebook Draco was smiling to himself. If he could get Hermione to see that he actually did like her, and was genuinely trying to win her affections, then he was sure they would be great together. He was happy enough that she was giving him a chance. His biggest fear with sending her the notebook was that she would see who he was and turn around without letting him explain. But she didn't and that was the best thing he could've asked for. Phase one was complete, and on to phase two, he thought.
It should be.
I have to go, someone is at the door. Talk later?
Of course, goodbye for now, Hermione.
Hermione shut the notebook and went to answer the door. When she opened it she was a little surprised at who was on the other side.
"George? What are you doing here?" She asked puzzled. Ron's brother George was standing on the other side of the door with a slight smile on his face.
"Oh, come on Hermione, we're friends aren't we?" He grinned. Hermione blinked her eyes a couple of times and nodded.
"I suppose we are. Why don't you come on in?" She moved away from the door to admit him to her flat.
"Well actually I am here on a bit of a mission." He said after he had walked inside and turned to face her.
"A mission is it? What mission would that be?"
AN: Holy smokes this chapter is shorter than I wanted. But I kinda wanted to get an update out. I really debated pulling George into this story, but I looooove him! I think he might prove an interesting plot twist. Thanks for following, hitting the favorites or reviewing this story, it means a lot to me! Thanks for reading, and please if you have time, review!