Let me know what your thinking. The idea kind of struck me. Sorry for the cliff hanger but I had to stop it there. Don't worry all will be revealed in the next chapter

That evening Hermione entered the Gryffindor common room she saw Ron sitting in front of the fire with what looked like red confetti spread around him.

"Hi Hermione!" Ginny called as she stood and walked over to her friend.

"How many?" Hermione whispered gesturing to the mess on the floor.

"5, once mom heard they all did. I think Charlie's was the worst, he used quite a bit of nasty language." Hermione nodded "I think Ron has something he wants to say." She said loud enough for her brother to hear. Ron who had not looked away from the fire the moment he heard her enter now looked down at the floor. The girls made their way toward the couch and Ginny pushed Hermione into the chair across from Ron. "Isn't that right Ron?" She ask through gritted teeth. He sighed and looked up at them.

"I'm sorry, I was a right git. I let my jealousy get the best of me. I know we talked about this over the summer and I guess I just thought you would eventually come around. I've always loved you Hermione and I had planned my life around us being together. I was stupid and I know that now."

"Yes I'll say you were." She interrupted "I told you before at one time I did share those feelings for you but not anymore. I've moved on Ron and you need to as well." She responded matter-of-factly. He nodded solemnly

"Now," Ginny began "you and I need to talk." She grabbed Hermione's hand and pulled her out of the chair. The two girls entered Hermione's room and the red head rounded on her friend. "What's going on with you and Malfoy?"

"What gin I don-"

"Don't you dare Hermione" Ginny warned.

"Fine to be honest I don't know." She sighed sitting on the edge of her bed. "When I'm with him I feel right. I know that doesn't make any sense but you know how long I've liked him. It's just, I'm afraid things are going to move too quickly."

"Mione if it feels right then go for it." She said with a smile on her face. Just then the girls heard a small tweet. Hermione looked up to the window and saw a small paper bird on the window seal. "Ohhh I know who that's from." Ginny jumped up and opened the window allowing the bird in. It landed gracefully in Hermione's lap and she unfolded it.

Granger,

Weasley didn't bother you did he? I'll curse him if you like. I want to talk with you this evening. Can you meet me at the ROR on the 7th floor after dinner tonight?

Draco

"He wants you to sneak out after dinner to meet with him?" Ginny ask reading the note over her shoulder. "And shouldn't you been on a first name basis by now?" Hermione laughed.

"I don't know calling him Draco just seems strange to me I guess. "She shrugged when she grabbed parchment and her quill from her nightstand.

Malfoy,

Ron actually apologized and I think he has finally realized he's been an idiot. And sure I'll meet you at the ROR tonight say around 9?

Hermione

"Someone's got a date." Ginny responded in a sing song voice. Hermione laughed before sending the bird off.

"Oh do shut up Ginny." Hermione said standing and looking herself over in the mirror.

"You're not going to meet him like that." Her friend answered her unasked question before she started rummaging through the girls closet. "When did you get this beautiful number?" Ginny asked pulling out an emerald green shimmery knee length skirt and matching halter top with a silver circular pendant at the neck.

"I-I don't know." She said looking at the outfit with curiosity. She stood up and ran the fabric through her fingers. It was very expensive she could tell but it wasn't ringing a bell.

"Well it doesn't matter this is what you are wearing tonight." Ginny said laying the outfit on the bed.

"Aren't the boys going to wonder why I'm all dressed up?" she ask nervously still staring at the outfit.

"Not if they don't see it. Now go take a shower while I steam this a little and we'll get you ready." Hermione sighed shaking her head at the young girl before walking into the shower and turning on the hot water. She still couldn't begin to fathom where she had gotten the outfit or when. It was like it appeared out of nowhere. She took her time showering trying to calm her nerves. This was her first date with Malfoy yet she hoped she wouldn't be to overdressed. He had never said it was specifically a date but something in the back of her mind told her it would be. After an hour or so she was sitting in front of her dressing table as Ginny waved her wand over her hair. It began to fall in soft brown curls behind her back.

"Gin I owe you." She said smiling the red head nodded.

"Now let's get your robes on and get down to dinner." Ginny said holding up the robes. Hermione slipped them on and the girls made their way to the common room. Harry and Ron were standing by the fire and turned when they heard the door open. Their mouths both dropped when they saw her.

"Hermione your hair," Harry said and trailed off.

"Not now harry," Ginny said quickly "Come on lets go down to dinner." She practically pulled the girl from the common room. When she walked in the great hall she made sure her robes were securely fasted. She didn't want anyone to see her outfit and start asking questions. The girls sat down at the table and Hermione looked across the room to see Draco watching her his eyebrows raised. Harry and Ron took their seats across from her she smiled sweetly at them and turned to the food in front of her. She was suddenly starving.

"So Mione," Harry began Ginny shot him a warning look and he took a bite of his dinner. "Your hair looks nice."

"Thanks Ginny helped me with it earlier; you've got to teach me that spell Gin." She said smiling.

"Er," Ron started

"Ron can you pass me the rolls." Ginny cut her brother off. She knew Ginny was upset with him but she was being rather cross with both boys and that didn't change all through dinner. Each time they started to talk to her Ginny was right there to change the subject. It was almost like they were hiding something from her. Finally dinner ended, her nerves were going crazy. She didn't know why the thought of meeting with Malfoy put her so on edge. She kind of liked it, it gave her a rush she hadn't had since the war. It was like meeting with him in private was dangerous. She glanced at her watch, it was 10 till 9.

"Well I'm headed to the library for a little studying, don't wait up for me." She smiled and left the table. She noticed Malfoy was watching her as she left the hall she looked over at him and smiled before heading to the 7th floor. She was standing outside of the room of requirement deciding what the best way to do this was. I need a place I can meet with Draco Malfoy. She thought and began to pace in front of the wall. On her third pass the door appeared and she walked into the room. It was a cozy little room. It had a roaring fire with a black leather sofa sitting before it. There was a small round table next to the window with two chairs on either side of it. The carpet was dark red and the walls were painted a crème color. The lighting was dim producing a warm glow about the room. She walked over the sofa and unfastened her robes laying them over the back of it. A second later the door opened and he walked in.

"Malfoy" She greeted with a smile. He smiled back and looked her over.

"You look beautiful." He commented as he walked toward her. When he was close enough she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. He put his hands on her sides and pulled her closer to him. When they pulled apart she stated up into his deep gray eyes. They shown with conflict and a flicker of fear crossed his face.

"Are you ok?" she ask he closed his eyes and nodded.

"I thought I saw," he paused and looked into her eyes instantly forgetting the memory that had just flicked across his brain. "Never mind." He whispered "Want to sit?" she nodded and they moved to the couch sitting next to each other. He pulled her hand into his and waved his wand at the table making two mugs of firewhisky appear. She eyed the drink for a moment and sighed before picking it up and taking a drink. The liquid was hot on her throat but she was used to that by now. After the war the drink had been her favorite way to relax and try to forget the past. She sat her mug back down and looked back at him. He pulled her close to him and began to kiss her again, this time was different there was more passion in the kiss. She found herself moving into Malfoys lap and was surprised at how comfortable she felt there. Her hands worked their way through his hair and his hand found its way to her hip. She finally pulled away in need of some air she looked into his eyes and gasped. She was looking at a younger and thinner Draco Malfoy. He was saying something to her and there were tears in his eyes.

"Draco I-" She paused and closed her eyes. Draco? I haven't called him Draco before and what was that I just saw. When she opened them again she was looking at the Draco who had entered the room.

"Hermione what's wrong?" He ask he held her face in his hands his eyes filled with concern. Those eyes are so full of expression I could easily get lost in them.

"Nothing," She said with a smile. She continued to play with his hair and he smiled back at her. He started kissing her cheek and slowly made his way to her neck. She moaned in his ear and tilted her head back. When he pulled away from her she looked at him with lust filled eyes. She couldn't believe the feelings he was causing within her. She quickly stood up and he looked at her unsure. "I'm sorry Draco I have to go." She ran out of the door and straight to Gryffindor tower. As she neared she heard hushed voices near the portrait hole.

"I'm going to find her; she's only going to get hurt again." Ron said angrily.

"Ronald Weasley you get back here this instant." Ginny hissed.

"We promised her we would tell her. I have to tell her" He argued She was standing in the shadows watching her three friends with interest.

"No." Ginny said defiantly. "We are going to tell her we just have to wait till the right time."

"Ginny shes falling for him again, you didn't see them earlier." Harry replied

"and if you didn't notice I'm trying to help her along that path but we can't just spring it on her. Hermione specifically told us-"Ginny stopped when the girl in question stepped from the darkness and walked up to her friends.

"I specifically told you what Ginny?"