Pirate Blood

Chapter 42

Let's Get Out Of Here

When everyone went back to their dorms, they were pestered with tons of questions. In the Gryffindor dorm, everyone wanted to know why in hell they would hang out with Malfoy and Zabini. Chris said, "Well maybe you just don't know him. Haven't you noticed that he hasn't been mean to you this year? Think about that."

Then there were questions to Hermione about Ron, which she just ignored. Ron rushed up to his dorm as soon as someone looked like they were about to ask him a question. While everyone else was talking or asking Chris, Harry, and Ginny questions, Jesse spotted Hermione.

She was sitting alone on the couch, staring into the fire. Most people gave up on asking her questions. She looked like she was sad. He knew that she hated bringing up that night with Ron. Now everyone was talking about it. He sat down next to his girlfriend. "Hey, do you wanna get out of here?" he whispered softly in her ear.

"Ron's in your dorm." she said.

"We don't have to go to my dorm. I know a way to Hogsmeade. We can just walk around, and watch the snow. Or we could go up to your Head Girl dorm. We should really just get out of here." Jesse said.

"Alright, we'll go to my dorm." Hermione said. When they got to her dorm, the common room was empty. "Draco's probably in his room."

When they entered Hermione's room, they were surprised by what they saw. There were maps, newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes. They were all relating to Kaylee. "Blaise must have done this all. I knew he was obsessed with finding Kay, but honestly, this is a bit frightening." Jesse said.

"I know. Look. You can see where he started, and how far he got. He actually figured out that it was Chris."

"Yeah, I've been working on this since you turned down living here." said a voice from behind.

"Blaise, you startled me." Hermione told him.

"Sorry, I was just coming here to take this stuff down. I don't want anyone else finding this. I doubt they could, but still. I didn't realize that you'd be here, though." Blaise said. He said a charm, and the walls were rid of his collection. They all went into a bag that he was carrying.

"What are you going to do with that?" Jesse asked.

"I figured that I would burn it in the common room. That way I know that no one will find it."

"Good thinking." Hermione said.

"Yeah, so am I going to lose my office now? Are you moving in here?"

"Maybe. I'm thinking about it."

"I'll be sure to knock next time, then. Goodnight."

"Night." Hermione and Jesse said.

"I didn't even notice that." Hermione muttered.

"What?" Jesse asked.

"My trunk and the rest of my stuff. It's all up here. I guess they forgot that I was living in the Gryffindor dorm."

"You don't have to make an excuse for wanting to live in your dorm, Hermione."

"I just thought that you and Kaylee would want me to stay there with you two."

"Somehow, I think Kaylee will be in Draco's dorm a lot more now that they're back together. Honestly, I would rather you stay here. That way, I know that you're protected."

"Why do you think I need protecting?"

"I think that the war is going to be coming to an end very soon."

"I wouldn't need protecting if it's coming to an end."

"No, this war is going to get worse before it gets better. You know that. There are more barriers around this dorm than the others. Dumbledore knew what would happen this year. That's why he put up so many barriers. No one can even see through the windows from outside. Aside from the fact that you earned the Head Girl title, Dumbledore wanted you and Draco here because the two of you are in danger in this war. Draco has death eaters out to kill him. They know that you help Harry, and you're muggleborn."

"I know, Jesse. I'm well aware of the reasons why Dumbledore put me here."

"Good." Hermione kissed Jesse.

"Thank you for caring."

"No problem." he kissed her. "It's late, I should probably go back to my dorm."

"You probably should, but you aren't going to." Hermione smiled and pulled Jesse back to kiss him.

(A/N: Alright, it's been a month since I've updated this, but I just haven't had time to update. I'm going to try and work on this more because I want to finish it by October. I would have more motivation if some one would review! Yes, you, the one sitting in front of your computer reading this. JUST REVIEW! Thank you. ttyl Nikki)