When she returned to the common room that night her mind was still analyzing what had just happened. She was lost in thought and surprised to see Harry still awake and alone.

"Hi Harry, what are you doing up?" she ask, he looked at her relieved.

Waiting for you, I wanted to make sure you were ok." He said standing and pulling her into a hug. She hugged him tightly before pulling away and siting down on the couch.

"Thanks, where is Ron?"

"He said he was going to look for you." Harry sighed "Ever since Malfoy sat with you this morning he's been in a foul mood." She nodded and sighed putting her head in her hands. Her feelings were all over the place. She wasn't sure what she felt for Malfoy but something was brewing within her.

"He's not been the same since summer. He told me he was in love with me Harry," She paused and looked up at her best friend "I harbored those feelings for him before but I've moved on with my life."

"Did you explain that to him?" He ask carefully

"Yes of course but he wouldn't hear me out. He kept trying to tell me that I would see reason." She shook her head. "I think he's getting out of control."

"What do you mean out of control?" Harry ask wrapping his arm around her shoulder.

"I mean he freaks out over the littlest things."

"What is going on here?!" Ron bellowed as he walked into the room. His fists were clenched and his face was red.

"Ron," Harry started standing up

"You're just a little whore aren't you? First you're making out with Malfoy and now you're all cozy with my best friend."

"First of all Ronald I was not making out with Malfoy. It was one little kiss." Harry looked at her dumbfounded but was too pissed by his friends' words to care who she was kissing. "A kiss that was brought on by you I might add. Secondly I was not cozying up to Harry; he was consoling me because I am tired of going through this with you. I do not love you Ron and whatever crush you have on me has gone way too far. Stop thinking you can control my life!" she finally screamed and headed toward her dorm. He grabbed hold of her arm and forcefully pulled her back to him and kissed her. Before she could react her arm was released and Ron was on the floor with a bloody nose.

"You ever try that again Ronald Weasly and I'll do more than break your nose!" Ginny screamed. Amidst the fight the three of them had not noticed the red head slip into the room. "Mione are you ok?"

"Y-Yes Gin I'm fine but I need to go to bed." She whispered before taking off up the stairs. Sitting there staring out the window she couldn't help but to think of Malfoy. She had to warn him about Ron but was worried someone might intercept her owl. Not to mention she would have to go to the owlery. She sighed and picked up her parchment and quill.

Malfoy,

There's something you need to know. Ron saw us, I know this is nothing but he seems to think it is. Anyway he flipped out when he came back to the common room calling me names and well he kissed me. He's jealous because I didn't return his feelings this summer. The reason I am telling you all of this is I don't know how he will act tomorrow and I don't want you in any trouble because of him. Thanks again for tonight.

Hermione

She folded up her parchment and set to leave the girls dorm when she was stopped by Ginny.

"Going Somewhere?" Ginny ask

"The owlery." She muttered

"Hermione who are you writing to this late?"

"Malfoy ok? He needs to know that your brother may try to start something tomorrow." She sighed

"A bright witch like you can't make that thing fly around the castle on its own?" she ask her hands on her hips.

"Ginny you're a genius!" she ran to the window pulling it open before she pointed her wand at the parchment and muttered a spell turning it into a small paper bird. "You are to go to Draco Malfoy only." The bird chirped and left. Hermione turned back to the girl who was now sitting on her bed.

"So…." Ginny began "Details, I want to know all about this kiss."

"It was… amazing Ginny. He was so gental. When he pulled me close to him I just melted into his body" Hermione gushed. "I mean I've been kissed before but not like that." Ginny laughed.

"Who wouldn't melt into a body like that." Ginny said dreamily. "Who knew Hermione Granger would fall for Draco Malfoy."

"Ginny!" she almost yelled "I am not falling for Draco Malfoy." She hissed trying not to wake the other girls in the dorm. "Plus he's not interested, I'm a mudblood remember?"

"Well," Ginny started as a smirk played at her lips. "Men who are not interested certainly don't send notes back to you in the middle of the night." She gestured toward the window. A small bird flew in and landed in Hermione's outstretched hand she quickly unfolded it.

Granger,

First of all who says this is nothing. I'll have you know I don't go around kissing every witch I see. I certainly don't wait for them in corridors for over an hour. As for the weasel ill break his nose for pulling a stunt like that. If you haven't noticed I like to push his buttons so I believe I'll be upping my game. Double potions tomorrow, see you in the morning.

Draco

"He likes you!" Ginny said excitedly.

"I wouldn't go that far Gin."

"He more or less told you right there!" she said giving the letter back to her.

"I mean sure he's changed, we all have but I highly doubt after a few encounters together he's going to like me.

"Encounters?" Ginny asked raising her eye brows. Hermione quickly explained the trip to Hogwarts and the previous night in the library.

"Hermione, are you that blind! Draco Malfoy is flirting with you!" She squealed.
"Ginny keep your voice down!" Hermione said quickly as she looked around the dorm. Lavender and Pavati were still snoring; the other two beds were empty as no other girls from their year had returned.

"Tomorrow morning I'll be here early. If you're going to be spending the day with him you're going to look good." She smirked

"Ginny I will not be spending the day with him I merely have classes with him tomorrow." She shrugged

"I'll see you bright and early Hermione." Ginny smiled as she exited the room.