Forgotten and Remembered

A/N: Wow, sorry it's been so long 0.o it's been forever since I've been on Fanfiction…......but now I should be on a lot more since I have my laptop. ^o^ And thanks to all my reviewers!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully this chapter is good. Don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!!!!! Enjoy the 4th chapter!

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Chapter 4:

Manhandling

When the four of them left Olive Garden they headed to a local store. Draco said he had to pick up something for the twin's breakfast in the morning.

Draco entered the Hy-Vee and Hermione and the twins followed the blonde inside. While Draco headed towards the cereal section, Hermione paved her way toward the opposite side to gather her own food. She was running low on carbs, fat, artery blockers, and sugar type food at home.

As she walked down the junk food aisle she could see Draco, Rey, and Alex. Draco stood there shaking his head as the twins ran around him, throwing food in the cart. When Alex came over holding an arm full of candy Draco shook his head and pointed his finger back toward the aisle.

Alex slinked away wearing a frown. Draco's little princess stood by the cart playing with the meat package. She poked it and watched as the meat formed a dent and then rose back up. Draco took the meat package from her and put it back in the cart. Ryanne crossed her arms, stamped her feet and pouted.

Hermione could see him sigh. She felt bad-she couldn't believe that-for him because he had to take care of the twins all alone.

'Poor guy....wow, can't believe i'm actually thinking that about Draco Malfoy....' She thought.

She began to walk towards him when someone grabbed her arm. Hermione was spun around and when she stopped she faced a man with scraggly black hair and dark, unfocused, lust ridden eyes.

Hermione tried to tug away but his grip was strong. He had a grip on both of her arms at the moment, holding right where the crook of her elbow was. He smelled strongly of alcohol and BO, making Hermione wrinkle her nose in distaste. She flickered her eyes around and saw no but her self and the stranger in the aisle.

"Hey, sweetcheeks, where you going?" He drawled, his tart onion and alcohol mixed breath hitting her right in the face.

Hermione squirmed trying to break free again. "What's it to 'ya?" She asked, trying to sound like he didn't faze her.

"Oh, I don't know.....How 'bout you, me and a little hanky panky?" He suggested, grinning. Hermione could smell the alcohol even more on his breath as he leaned in closer.

If he wasn't much stronger than her and didn't have such a tight grip on her she would have laughed at the words 'Hanky panky." Who the fuck says 'hanky panky?'

She thought of her self-defense classes and knew what to do; she prepared herself to make a move…….

Out of the corner of her eye she could see Draco stomping towards them, a furious and disgusted look transforming his face back into the visage she grown up with. Behind him she could see Rey and Alex following, silvery eyes wide.

She had to admit that she was surprised to see him.....she didn't think he'd even noticed she was missing....

"Hanky panky? With you? Hah. I'd rather do dry liver." Hermione scoffed, throwing caution to the wind. She could get out of this, just like every other time.

"Well, I'd certainly be more entertaining then dry liver…." The guy said, pulling her close to him. Hermione tried to twist away as his lips drew nearer to her own.

That's when Hermione heard the heavenly voice of Draco shout, "Hey, get away from my girlfriend!"

Surprised, the strange man looked up, his grip loosening on Hermione's arms. She swiftly pulled her arms away from his, drawing his attention. Without hesitating she pulled back her fist and let it fly. It connected hard with the strangers face. Then Hermione bolted to Draco's side, pushing the twins behind her.

The man looked from Draco to Hermione and obviously deciding Hermione wasn't worth it, he spat and turned around. He walked off, grumbling to himself and holding his nose, blood starting to flow.

As he watched the man walk off, Draco couldn't help but wonder if Hermione got hit on by guys like that a lot. It made him want to make her his again even faster; the thought of her commonly placed in this situation unnerved him.

'No one messes with my Hermione!' Draco thought, knowing that it was so cheesy.

When the guy disappeared Hermione spun to face him. "Why'd you do that!?" Hermione cried. She was thankful for him saving her, but she didn't want him to think she was weak and unable to save herself.

Draco stared at her for a minute. "I just kept that guy off of you and you're mad at me? Well that's twisted."

"Why do you even care?" Hermione retorted.

Draco thought for a second, trying to figure a cool reply. "Well….he was creepy looking. I didn't want him to…manhandle you or something disgusting. Bugger, sorry for trying!" Draco lied swiftly.

"'Manhandle?' Malfoy. I've been taking self defense classes for like, ever. I probably could have handled myself." Hermione laughed. "I was just working up to my big moment when I flipped him...."

"Oh, well sorreeeeey!" Draco said, drawling out the 'e' sound. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Thank you though. It's nice to know you care." She gave him a smile that made his heart flutter. "Now, let's finish shopping!" She proclaimed, grabbing the cart and heading in a different direction.

Draco only shook his head and, with a sigh, he followed her.

To be continued……..………………

A/N: Yeah, this chapter was a loooooot shorter than the first three. School will be starting again really really soon. AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! But…hopefully I'll be able to update pretty quickly, though. If anyone has any suggestions on how to move this along, I'd like to hear them. I have a sort of plan for how Hermione finds out but please voice your opinions!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you and PLEASE REVIEW!

~ Skye