(A/N) And here's the chapter you all have been waiting for:D far be it from me to keep you from reading! Go ahead and get started on reading!
Chapter 9:
A heated Quidditch game was taking place at the Quidditch pitch. The stands were completely filled and the weather was nice and clear, a perfect day for a match. The teams playing were Slytherin and Ravenclaw. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were in the stands with the rest of his team. Harry being captain, made sure he was at every game, studying the forms used by the opposing teams and taking note at the various areas the snitched appeared since he was the seeker. Harry ordered the rest of his team to do the same and keep track of the people that were playing their individual positions. This was a very smart strategy, no other captain has thought of the idea. Each Gryffindor player focused and ignored the screaming crowd.
Draco had just successfully dodged a bludger. He flew high up into the sky and scanned the field for the snitch. His eyes then laid on one of the Gryffindor stands. He could clearly see the top of Hermione's head sitting next to Potter and Weasley. Draco dived down and looked for Skyler. Draco had always made sure to keep a close watch on the opposing seeker. He finally found Skyler flying towards Hermione. When Skyler got there, he flew up and made himself eyelevel with her and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. Hermione blushed and the girls around her gave deep sighs. Harry and Ron however took their concentration off of the game and glared at Skyler. Draco merely rolled his eyes and went in search for the snitch again.
"GOAL! Slytherin!" yelled the commentator. "It's a good thing Malfoy decided to put girls on the team eh folks?"
"Mr. Jordan, detention with me on Monday" said McGonagall.
"Aw but Professor-"
"No buts Mr. Jordan. Monday"
"And there you have it folks! If you're looking for me on Monday…I'll be scrubbing the Transfigeration floor! Now back to the game! Another ten points to Slytherin!"
Draco finally saw the snitch and zoomed after it. Suddenly his left side was slammed into by Skyler meeting him inch for inch. This was the first time Draco was ever racing Skyler for the snitch. Ever since Cho Chang quite from the Quidditch team, Skyler has been the seeker and Draco has always caught the snitch way before Skyler did and never even had to talk to him.
"You're not gonna win this time Malfoy" said Skyler.
Draco lost focus for a while. He knew he had heard that voice before somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where. He shrugged it off and turned his attention back to the snitch, not even bothering to say anything back to him. The two flew around the field trying to dodge bludgers and the rest of the players on the field. Finally, one of the beaters, Marissa Steel, tackled Skyler and he nearly fell off his broom. Without Skyler by his side, Draco was able to go full speed and catch the snitch. The Slytherin crowd boomed and Draco landed in the middle of the field while he was congratulated for winning the game. He looked over and saw Hermione, Potter and Weasley with the rest of the Gryffindor team. Hermione ran over to Skyler who was rubbing the side of his arm. Draco smirked and looked over at Marissa, silently thanking her as she nodded back to him. He then heard Hermione speak.
"Skyler are you ok?! Does it hurt?"
"No it doesn't hurt. I'm fine, don't worry" said Skyler.
"Damn it, I was just about to go and marry that Marissa Steel girl for tackling him. I don't care if she's only a fifth year" whispered Ron to Harry as he laughed. Even Draco smirked at the joke and let out a snicker.
Luckily neither Hermione nor Skyler heard and they continued to talk.
"Oh thank goodness. I can't believe that girl did that! Are they even allowed to tackle you?" asked Hermione
"If we aren't, they should make an exception for when we play Ravenclaw" whispered Harry this time to Ron as they laughed again.
"No, they're not allowed to tackle, but don't worry about it, she's just a naïve little bitch" said Skyler.
"Skyler, you watch your language!" said Hermione sternly.
Skyler put his head down and kissed her on the cheek. "Sorry 'Mione"
Draco's face went pale. Now he knew. He remembered hearing that exact voice say those words, "naïve little bitch". There was no doubt about it. Skyler was going to try to rape Hermione. Draco's face went from pale to red, more red than Ron's hair. Right when he was about to lunge himself onto Skyler, Blaise witnessed Draco's reaction and grabbed him, leading him out of the crowd before anyone suspected anything. As Blaise was struggling to keep Draco still and away from the people, he was trying to talk to him.
"Draco, mate, what the hell is your problem?" he asked frantically.
"It's him! It was fuckin' him Blaise! IT WAS HIM!" Draco yelled struggling to get out of Blaise's grip so he could snap Skyler's neck.
"What are you talking about?! Calm your ass down now!" Blaise slammed Draco against the wall hard. Blaise knew that Draco calmed himself down by pain. Instantly, Draco's breathing slowed. "Now, tell me what happened, and who are you talking about?"
Draco slowly breathed in and out. "Skyler…"
"Who the fuck is that?"
"That bloke Granger's dating"
"What about him?" Blaise asked curiously.
"Remember that voice I told you about when we were doing that project for Snape? Well it was his voice, Skyler's. I heard it, I didn't realize it at first but it was definitely him!" Draco closed his eyes and tried to calm himself down more. "You were right to stop me though Blaise, if I had punched him right there, I would have been in so much trouble from McGonagall that—Blaise?"
When Draco opened his eyes he saw that Blaise wasn't in front of him anymore but walking away from him towards the Quidditch Pitch rolling up his sleeves ready to kill Skyler.
"Blaise! Get back here!" Draco yelled and ran after Blaise. When he reached him, this time he was the one holding Blaise back and the roles were switched.
"Draco get off! I'll kill him!"
"Which is why I'm not letting go! Take your own advice and calm your ass down!" exclaimed Draco. Blaise was still not listening so Draco did the only thing he could do: he tackled Blaise to the ground and sat on his back to prevent him from moving.
"Ok, ok, you win. Get off me" said a defeated Blaise.
"Glad you see it my way" Draco said as he got off of him.
"So what the hell are we going to do? Sit back and wait until something bad happens?" asked Blaise
"Think about it! What can we do? If we beat him up Potter and Weasley would kick our asses! And worse! Granger would Avada us! And don't think she won't! Draco pointed out.
Blaise just looked at him. He knew he was right. The only thing they could do was catch him in the act, and they both knew that wouldn't be pretty.
"Are you sure you don't have a thing for the Gryffindor?" asked Blaise
Draco then slapped Blaise across the head.
It was the day before the Ball and it was a Hogsmede weekend. Hermione and Ginny were shopping for dresses, shoes, and accessories as Harry, Ron, and Skyler went to get fitted for dress robes. Ginny was going through dress after dress; she just couldn't decide which one she wanted. She went through every color known to wizard kind and more styles then Hermione knew existed.
"Ginny? Do you have money to pay for your dress?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah, mum sent me money for this, loads, but don't tell Ron that! He'll go mad" said Ginny giggling. "Do you have your money?"
"Yup, mum exchanged some muggle money for some galleons. She really wants me to have the perfect dress, shoes, jewelry, everything" said Hermione.
"Uh, I know what you mean! That's exactly why mum gave me so much money! When are you going to start looking around for your dress?" Ginny asked.
"Well, I pre-selected all the stuff I wanted. All I have to do is go to the register and pick them up" Hermione said as she shifted in her seat.
Ginny saw this and got suspicious. "'Mione? What are you hiding?"
Hermione looked around the room uncomfortably. "You promise not to tell anybody?" said Hermione.
"Of course!"
"Ok…I didn't pre-order the dress…I designed it and I sent the sketch over to get it made…I made the list of materials and colors I wanted used and everything! The lady making it was kind of hesitant about it because it was a muggle dress, but I love the design so much!" Hermione said blushing.
"Hermione that's so great! I don't think I've ever seen a real muggle dress. You know, one that was for special occasions. I'm sure yours will be beautiful! When do I get to see it?" asked Ginny excitedly.
"Well I-"
"Excuse me are you Hermione Granger?" asked a lady.
Hermione turned around to look at the lady. "Oh Katani! Hello! Ginny, this is the lady who made my dress" Hermione said smiling.
"Hello nice to meet you" said Ginny shaking the lady's hand.
"Nice to meet you too" she said with a smile. "Hermione, your dress is done, would you like to see it now?"
"Oh yes that would be great, we were just talking about at actually" Hermione said.
"Excellent, I'll be right back."
The lady left and went to the back room.
"Oh my goodness I'm so excited!" exclaimed Ginny.
Hermione laughed. "Calm down Ginny, it's not that big of a deal."
"Oh I know Hermione but you know me when it comes to dresses, and the fact that yours is a muggle dress makes it all the more exciting! I just can't wait to see how you look in-" and then Ginny gave out a huge gasp. Her eyes went wide and glassy and she was at a loss for words. "Oh my…Hermione…it's beautiful!..."
Hermione turned around and smiled. She looked at the dress she designed up and down with a sense of pride. She couldn't wait to pick up all her accessories and try everything on.
Every woman in the store looked at the dress in awe. A few even walked up to Katani and asked if there were any other dresses in different sizes and colors. Katani sadly told them all no and that it was an original. When the women asked who had made the dress, she simply pointed at Hermione.
This made Hermione very uncomfortable. She didn't want all the attention of rich middle aged women with snobby faces. Each looked like they were about to yank her dress away from Katani and run out of the store with it. Noticing this, it was Ginny who suggested she pay for the dress as soon as possible and get out. Hermione did and gave a hug to Katani along with the money and she split from the store.
"Oh Merlin" said Ginny, "I thought we were about to get jumped in that store"
"I know! I couldn't believe it" said Hermione
"Well now we know that next time you make a dress, make sure you do your business in private" Ginny suggested.
"Will do Gin, will do."
"We should get the rest of our accessories and go back to the school. I wanna make sure everything fits ok in case we have to come back for last minute returns" said Ginny.
"Alright"
The girls walked around and picked up their items for another hour. Harry, Ron, and Skyler had already left back to the castle. Skyler went back to the Ravenclaw tower with his friends as Harry and Ron went back to the Gryffindor Tower playing wizard's chest.
Ginny and Hermione finally got done with their business and headed back to the castle. Hermione went straight back to the Head's Tower. She was too eager to try on all her stuff. When she walked in, Draco was sitting on the sofa reading a book. He had been there all day debating whether or not to tell Hermione what he had found out. When Hermione saw him, she ignored him and started to walk up to her room. Draco however got up from the sofa and started walking after her.
"Granger--" Draco said as he walked towards her
"Don't talk to me right now Malfoy, I'm busy" she said still not looking at him
"Granger you don't understand, this is really important--" Draco said. He was right behind her now.
Hermione turned around and was face to face with him, just mere inches apart. "I SAID…don't talk to me" She then turned away from him and started to walk up her stairs.
"Granger wait!" Draco tried to follow her up the stairs but the lion forbade him. "FUCK YOU, YOU BLOODY CAT!" yelled Draco and he turned around furious and marched out of the Head's Tower.
Draco went down to the Slytherin Dungeons and looked for Blaise. Draco decided to stay there for the night. He did want to stay in the same area as Hermione at the moment. Draco and Blaise spent the whole night debating what to do about the whole Skyler situation. Draco told him about almost telling her what he knew and Blaise wasn't being too gentle.
"Well what the fuck did you expect? You make friends with her, get mad at her for something she didn't even to intentionally do to you, avoid her for months, and then all of a sudden expect her to talk to you? You can't get everything mate" Blaise said.
"Thanks for putting it nicely" said Draco sarcastically.
"Shut up and go to sleep you git" said Blaise as he threw a pillow at Draco.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm going…Hey, who are you taking to the Ball tomorrow?" Draco asked.
"I'm taking Millicent Bulstrode. Well…more like she's taking me. She really wouldn't take no for an answer. Who are you taking?" he asked.
"I'm taking Marissa Steel. I'll take any girl to the Ball who can tackle an arse like Skyler. She's pretty cool actually. She's nothing like Pansy. She may probably be the only Slytherin who just wants to be friends instead of sex buddies" Draco said.
"Shocker there…" said Blaise
"Tell me about it. Cool with me though, that's all I wanted anyway" he said
"What?" asked Blaise
"A friend…" said Draco
There was a moment of silence. The two Slytherin boys were having a touching moment and anyone who's anyone knew who had to ruin it.
"So what the hell am I? Pumpkin juice?" said Blaise jokingly.
The two laughed hysterically. After a few minutes, the two couldn't breathe and were clutching their sides. After another hour of talking, they finally fell asleep and waited for the next day when the Ball began.
The sun rose and so did Draco and Blaise. The day went by surprisingly quickly and soon every girl in the castle was getting ready for the Ball. The guys of course didn't have to worry on the count of they didn't have much to do. The Ball started at seven in the evening and it was six. Draco and Blaise decided to go to the Head's tower. Draco hadn't been there since the night before and there was still stuff he had to get before the Ball. When they arrived at the portrait Draco looked at Blaise.
"…What?" said Blaise curiously.
"Go away" Draco said
"Huh?" Blaise said raising his eyebrow
"I'm not allowed to give out the password" Draco said.
"Merlin you're kidding me…" Blaise said, but he turned around and closed his ears.
"When Lions and Serpents Meet" and the Serpent bowed and swung the portrait door open as the Lion glared.
Draco walked in and Blaise followed. Blaise took a good look around the room, it was the first time he had ever seen the Head's Tower and he was very impressed. All of a sudden, he slammed into the back of Draco and nearly fell over. When he looked at Draco, he was just standing there with his eyes wide. He followed Draco's gaze and saw why he was acting the way he was.
When Draco walked into the door, the first thing he saw was Hermione. He stopped right in his place and also stopped breathing. She looked beautiful. Period. Draco was surprised that he was still standing. He had never seen someone so beautiful before in his life. The dress she wore was of nothing he had ever seen either. It was a tube dress that had two layers and stopped at her knees. The under layer was a silk dark red/pink material and a see through black material with embroidered flowers with white diamonds at various places at the skirt. Her shoes were black stilettos and she wore pink diamond ear rings and necklace with a diamond bracelet. Her hair was down and bouncy. She charmed it so that glittered; it looked like the brightest of all the stars fell and landed to shine brightly in her hair.
(A/N) ok, I really don't know how to explain how she looks, so being the GREAT person that I am, I took the liberty of finding what everything looks like. If you want to see the dress and everything else Hermione is wearing, go to my fanfiction profile and i'll have the links there :D Everything you see is EXACTLY what Hermione is wearing. PLEASE tell me what you think of them! PLEASE!!!!)
"Blimey, she's got our smirk" whispered Blaise to Draco and Draco nodded.
"Good evening" said Hermione. She walked down her stairs and grabbed her black rap. "Have fun at the Ball" she said with a smile and walked out the door. When she left, Draco still did not say anything.
"I told you that you would fall for the Gryffindor" said Blaise at last
WHACK! Draco slapped Blaise at the side of the head.
"You know, you are very abusive" Blaise said rubbing the side of his head.
"She looked…she looked…" Draco stuttered
"I know mate, I know…she looked beautiful"
The two went up to Draco's room to get the rest of what he needed and then went to downstairs to the Great Hall for the Ball. When they got there, it was 7:00pm on the dot. They were instantly greeted by McGonagall.
"Where have you been Mr. Malfoy? You're suppose to be attending the Ball with Ms. Granger and you have to open it by dancing first! Please don't tell me you forgot!"
Draco's face paled again. He had completely forgotten. Fortunately for him, Marissa was right next to him and heard McGonagall.
"Draco you should go. Don't worry about me, I'm fine with it believe me" she said
Draco nodded at her and said thanks. McGonagall then took him by the arm and led him to Hermione. Draco again felt his throat tighten and he was unable to talk.
"Now, the two of you are to open the Ball by dancing to the first song. Get in positions please"
Draco held out his arm and swallowed hard. Hermione took it and walked towards the center of the floor. The music started to play and they began to dance. All the guys had their eyes on Hermione and every girl in the room had their eyes on Draco. They looked perfect together, two beautiful people dancing to a beautiful song on a beautiful night. Draco finally got the courage to say something.
"Granger, uh…you look…nice" he said
Hermione looked at him and gave a small smile. "Thanks Malfoy. You don't look too bad yourself"
"Thanks…you know, I'm sorry about the past few months…There's things that you don't understand, and I couldn't tell you because—"
"Malfoy, shut up. It's ok, I forgive you. I don't want anything to ruin this night. I've accepted that you needed time to yourself and that I'm going to have to be with you the whole night. Just enjoy it ok?" she said with a smile, a real smile.
Draco looked at her, and for the first time in a long time, he really looked deep into her eyes and smiled back at her. Before they knew it, the song was over and everyone clapped. They still didn't look away from each other and it was like time went by too fast, as they both heard Dumbledore's voice.
"I would like to thank our Head Boy and Head Girl: Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger! They have graciously offered to plan this occasion-" at this Draco and Hermione both smirked as they both knew very well that they were forced. "and what a find job they did! Now, far be it from me to delay your fun any longer. Students of Hogwarts, the Winter Ball has officially begun!" With that, fake snow flakes lightly fell from the sky, and disappeared before it hit the floor.
Hermione turned away from Dumbledore and looked at Draco. "Hey um, I know we're suppose to be here together but is it ok if I have a dance or two with Skyler?"
Draco flinched at hearing the name. He had forgotten about Skyler. "Actually Granger, I know we said not to ruin the night but there's something I have to tell you"
"Oh well I'm sure you can tell me later, there's Skyler" said Hermione
"Granger wait!" he called
"See you in a bit!" yelled Hermione over her shoulder.
"Oh no…" Draco whispered to himself.
Draco went to find Blaise, he needed someone to help him through this time. Currently, Blaise was sitting down at one of the tables while Millicent and Marissa were talking.
"Hey mate. Man, that dress Granger was wearing was so different! Must be muggle. Who knew muggles could dress so good huh?" he said slyly.
"Yeah, but we have a problem, she's out with that Skyler ass hole right now. He's probably going to make his move tonight. Did you think of a plan yet?"
"No man I didn't. Like you said, what are we suppose to do?"
Draco thought for a while. He looked around the room and saw Harry and Ron. They seemed to be looking around the room as well. They were looking to make sure Hermione was safe, just like what Draco and Blaise were doing. Draco then saw Ron point somewhere. He followed the direction and saw Skyler and Hermione exiting the Great Hall. Draco nudged Blaise and started to walk out of the Great Hall just as Harry and Ron were. For some reason, most of the people in the Great Hall were heading out too.
When they arrived, the hall was so crowded that it was hard to get through. They could hear Hermione yelling at Skyler. Harry, Ron, Blaise, and Draco all reached the front of the action. Skyler had Hermione up against the wall and was yelling at her.
"I SAID YOU WILL!" he bellowed.
"AND I SAID I WON'T! NOW LET ME GO THIS INSTANT YOU FUCKIN' CREEP!" Hermione screamed back.
That's when it happened. Skyler raised his right hand and with great strength slapped Hermione across the face. The hit was so strong and loud that it echoed through the halls. Everyone had their eyes wide and their mouths hanging open. No one moved and it was so quiet you could have heard the fake snow fall. Even Harry and Ron were too shocked at what they had just witnessed. Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked around at all the faces. All of them looked the same: shocked; except a certain group of people.
All the Slytherins, boys and girls alike, had faces more red than Ron's hair and looked as if they were about to hunt and kill. Everyone but the Slytherins backed away and then the silence was broken.
"HOW DARE YOU!" yelled Pansy Parkinson
All the Slytherin girls walked up from where they were standing, pushed Skyler away and went to Hermione's aid. Hermione was so shocked she fell to the ground. They picked her up and started to mutter soothing words to her.
"Are you ok?"
"Can I get you anything?"
"He's an ass!"
Hermione tried to ignore them and looked at what else was happening. The Slytherin boys had made a circle around Skyler and were closing in on him. Blaise was the first boy to speak.
"EVERYONE GET BACK!" he yelled.
The boys, still ready to kick some ass, unwillingly stepped back. Skyler looked confused and stared at Blaise. Blaise then turned to Draco and said two words:
"Get him"
Draco lunged at Skyler and punched him good in the jaw. That one blow made him fall over and Draco climbed on top of him and threw more punches. Left. Right. Left. Right. With each punch, Draco yelled.
"DON'T. YOU. EVER. HIT. A. WOMAN. YOU. STUPID. BLOODY. BASTARD. I'LL. KILL. YOU!" Draco continued to yell.
Harry and Ron were still at a loss for words. They were so lost and even Hermione couldn't blame them. Everyone then heard a loud pop and it looked like Draco had just broken Skyler's nose. At that point, the Slytherin boys then grabbed Draco and tried to pull him off of the bastard.
"NO! NO! LET GO OF ME! I'M NOT DONE WITH HIM!" Draco yelled.
"Draco stop! It's done! He's finish! Just go to your tower before one of the professor's come!"
Draco took one last look at Skyler, spat on him, and left. Hermione, eyes wide, went after Draco. Skyler had gotten up by this time. When Hermione passed him, he grabbed Hermione's wrist and started to yank her towards him. BIG mistake. Before any of the boys could get to him, Marissa Steel went up and gave him a good right hook to his already broken nose.
"Let go of her or I'll shove my six inch heels up your ass!"
Skyler let her go and before Hermione left, she gave him one more slap across the face ran to find Draco. She quickly gave the password and she rushed into the common room and she immediately saw Draco pacing back and forth behind the couch. He saw her and stopped.
"Malfoy, I-" Hermione began, but Draco cut her off.
"I tried to tell you Granger! I TRIED TO TELL YOU! But you wouldn't listen to me! You know, for the smartest witch of your age you are STUPID! I WAS TRYING TO HELP YOU! I TRIED! BUT YOU DIDN'T LISTEN! WHY!"
"Malfoy I know I didn't listen and I'm sorry but-"
"Don't 'but' me! You could have gotten hurt! You're just lucky we were there"
"Why did you do it?! Why did you all do that for a mudblood like me!? Why was I all of a sudden good enough to have the protection of the almighty pureblood Slytherins?! HUH! ANSWER ME!"
Draco looked at her, anger building up inside him. "Is that what you think? Is that what you think of us? Let me tell you something Granger, we may seem heartless, prejudice, and cold blooded, BUT WE'RE NOT! WE DAMN WELL CARE WHAT HAPPENS IF AN INNOCENT WOMAN IS HURT! WHY THE HELL DO YOU THINK WE GET READY TO MURDER WHEN SOMEONE INSULTS OUR MUMS?! WHY DO YOU THINK WE GLARE AT EVERY FUCKIN' COUPLE IN THE SCHOOL?! YOU THINK WE'RE JEALOUS OF THEM? NO! WE'RE MAKING SURE THE SCUM BUCKET THE GIRL'S WITH WON'T HURT HER! WHY DO YOU THINK WE GET SO MADE WHEN YOU GRYFFINDOR'S CALL US CARELESS? HEARTLESS? EVERYTHING!..." Draco looked at her. She looked like she was about to cry. "…you just don't understand…we really do care…" Draco put a hand under her chin and tilted it up. "I really do care…"
Hermione looked up at him and a tear ran down her cheek. "Draco…thank you. I'm sorry for making you mad, I'm sorry for not listening to you, I'm sorry for ignoring you, I'm sorry for everything, just…please forgive me."
Draco looked down at her. His eyes were soft and all the anger inside him ceased to exist. His hand fell from her face and he gazed deep into her eyes. "It's no problem…Hermione. Just…don't think I won't be there for you if that git Skyler comes back around."
He unwillingly turned away from her and started to walk up his stairs. Hermione stood there watching his back until it disappeared into his room. All she did was think to herself.
He…saved me…He actually saved me…He cares for me…and…I care for him…Oh gods…do I like Draco Malfoy? The guy who made me miserable since I arrived at Hogwarts seven years ago? No…I can't…I-I don't like him… she looked at his door once again. The thought hit her so clearly she couldn't believe it. She slowly made her way to the steps. The serpent then popped up and looked at her. She looked down at it and it looked back up at her. He then slithered to the side allowing her entrance. Hermione smiled and ran as fast as she could up the stairs. When she reached the top, she pounded on the door very loudly and hurriedly.
"Draco! Draco! Open up!" she yelled through the door.
Draco opened the door sur
prised. "Hermione what are you--"
He was cut off. Hermione through her arms around Draco's neck connected her lips to his. Hermione did not like Draco Malfoy. She loved him, and she couldn't deny it. She just closed her eyes and kissed the guy she knew she loved.
When Hermione threw herself on him, Draco's eyes went wide. He definitely wasn't expecting this. For the first few seconds, Draco stood there with his arms slightly raised. Then, that feeling he got a few times before came back to him. This time, he knew what it was. It was love. He's never experienced it before until now. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tight. He didn't want to let go of her. He opened his mouth and licked the line of her lips. Hermione all too eagerly agreed and opened her mouth for him to gain access. She tightened her grip around his neck and deepened the kiss as Draco attempted to bring her even closer to him though he knew it wasn't possible. He held onto her as if his life depended on it. He picked her up in the air and swung her in a slow circle, their lips never leaving each other.
He carried her over to his bed and gently laid her down. He crawled in next to her and held her, just held her protectively. He wanted her for himself and he didn't care what anyone said. She was his Hermione, his love, his everything, and he wouldn't want anyone to hurt her. Hermione put light kisses on his neck and snuggled close to him. The two spent the night cuddling close to each other. He held onto her preciously and she gratefully welcomed his embrace. They wanted to be as close to each other as possible.
Draco laid there with a smile on his face. He looked down at Hermione who was sleeping on his chest, listening to his heartbeat. He ran his hands through her soft hair "Hermione…I love you" he knew she couldn't hear him, but he didn't care. He had to say it, and he didn't care who heard it. He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. His last thoughts were of his love, Hermione, and hitting Blaise again because…he was right…he had fallen for the Gryffindor.
(A/N) So what did you think?
Please don't kill me for leaving you off here hehe…
Seriously :D