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A/N OMG, I finally got the chapter back from my old computer and finished it. I know it's been months since I updated and I am truely sorry. I hope to be updating more often from now on. But I think this story will be coming to an end in the next few chapters. But don't worry. I have another story I had on my old computer that is already partway finished. It is another Dramione and it takes place while they are at Hogwarts. Well I know this chapter is short, but I hope you like it anyway. If you reviewed teh author's note I had for this chapter, you may not be able to review. So if that happens, and you love it, or hate it send me a private message, email me or IM me on AOL. DracoLHermione at AOL dot com. Or check out my myspace page. Its myspace dot com backslash DracoLHermione. Happy reading and don't forget to review if you can.

A Valentine's day to remember

Valentine's day came quickly and all the students were excited by the Hogsmeade weekend. The older students were given the opportunity to stay the entire day. Draco and Hermione left the castle early and had breakfast at one of the tea shops in town. They met up with Lavender and Blaise by noon and were having a great time shopping and talking. Just after lunch they ran into Harry and Ginny, and to their surprise Ron and Pansy.

"Hi Harry!" Hermione said hugging him. She had not had much time to see him since dating Draco and N.E.W.T.s and all. "Hi Ginny!"

Her eyes wandered to Ron and Pansy. Her jealousy act was getting old in her opinion. And she also thought that they no longer cared. Ron and Pansy seemed genuinely happy.

"Hi Ron. Hello Pansy." she said grabbing Draco's arm and holding on tightly.

"Hi Hermione." Ron said grinning as Pansy grabbed his hand. "Malfoy."

"Weasley. Pansy. You two seem…cozy." Draco said smirking.

"Very." Pansy replied quickly. "We are having lunch at the Three Broomsticks. Why don't you all join us?"

Blaise laughed heartily.

"What?" Pansy shot.

"Won't that be a sight? Draco, who used to date you, who is now with Hermione, who used to date Ron, who is dating you now and he used to date Lavender who is now dating me. That is an uncomfortable situation if I ever heard one."

"Yeah I don't think it's a good idea." Harry said. "See you later Hermione." The four couples parted ways quickly.

"That was awkward." Draco said.

"Yeah.

"They seem happy." Draco said. "I hope she calls off the engagement soon. She wasn't wearing that ring her father gave her."

"I hope so." Hermione said giving his hand a squeeze. Just then Ginny came running up to the four of them.

"Hermione! I can't take it anymore!" she said breathlessly.

"What?" Hermione asked pulling her away from the group.

"Ron and Pansy. She is so totally annoying I'm thinking of sticking her head first into the black lake and having the giant squid suck her face off."

"But Ron seems to like her."

"That's another thing. I'm not to sure that it's not all just an act to make you jealous."

"I don't think so Ginny. Maybe in the beginning, but not anymore. She has a domineering personality. And he seems to take to that like a duck to water."

Ginny laughed.

"Honestly," she whispered "She reminds me of my mum sometimes."

"Ginny Weasley! That was almost cruel to say about your mother."

Ginny pressed her finger to her nose making it pug like.

"Ronald, I told you to meet me in the great hall at noon. It's now 12:04. Can't you listen to a thing I tell you?" she said in an almost perfect imitation of Pansy.

Hermione laughed out loud causing Blaise, Lavender and Draco to wander over.

"What's so funny?" Lavender asked.

"Oh, nothing." Ginny replied blushing, "See you later Hermione." she said skipping off to find Harry again.

"Some sort of girls joke I suppose." Draco mused.

"Something like that." Hermione giggled. "Let's go eat lunch. I am starved."

They made their way down the streets of Hogsmeade, but to their dismay everywhere was packed for Valentine's day except The Three Broomsticks. Sighing heavily they weighed their options.

"Okay, it's either go hungry…" Hermione said.

They all shook their heads no.

"Go back to Hogwarts… or eat in here." she finished.

"I suppose we can eat in here." Lavender said. "But let's sit far away from the other group."

"But Harry, Ron and Ginny are my best friends. And I never get to see them anymore. I can put up with Pansy for an hour if you guys can. Well I know Draco and Blaise can, I mean they've been housemates for seven years. How about you Lavender?"

"I suppose if you guys can, but we don't have to sit with them do we?"
"No, but if we have to sit by them it won't be such a disaster right?" Hermione asked the group. "Besides, it's freezing out here and I am hungry. So let's just suck it up and go."

Hermione pushed the door open and entered the crowded pub. She pushed their way through the people and found a table for four near the back window. The four of them looked around and didn't see Harry, Ginny, Ron or Pansy anywhere in sight.

"This is perfect." Lavender said grasping Blaise's hand and pulling him into the seat next to her.

"Yes, very romantic." Blaise whispered in her ear.
Hermione and Draco took the seat across from them and Draco put his arm around Hermione. The barmaid came over to take their drink order.

"Four butterbeers please." Draco said.

"This has to be the best Valentine's day in years." Lavender sighed.

"It's not over yet." Draco said grinning. Inside his robes he pulled out a small black box. "Happy Valentine's day."

"Oh Draco, you didn't have to get me anything." she replied.

"Who said this was for you? Happy Valentine's day Blaise." He said handing the box to his shocked friend.

"Draco!" he squealed in a girlish way. Batting his eyelashes and giggling.

Both girls went into hysterics.

"Cat's finally out of the bag eh Malfoy?" Harry asked as he Ginny, Ron and Pansy strolled up to where they were sitting.

"Merlin Potter." Draco said snatching the box back from Blaise. "You sure know how to ruin a moment."

"You and Zabini pretending to be poofs? Sorry I ruined it." Harry joked.

"Mind if we join you?" Ginny asked pleadingly.
The four of them looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders, in a sense accepting defeat.

"Great!" Pansy squealed. She pulled another table next to theirs and Ron moved the chairs. He looked less than thrilled. Pansy sat next to Draco with Ron on the other side and Harry and Ginny sat next to Blaise and Lavender.

"Well this is cozy." Blaise said sarcastically. Ginny gave him a weak smile.

"So what were you about to give Hermione before Harry so rudely interrupted?" Ginny asked.

"Well the moment's ruined now, but hopefully you will still like it." He said placing the box in Hermione's hand. She smiled at him and opened it slowly. Inside was a beautiful crystal rose. When she touched it the color changed.

"It is a mood rose. Whatever mood you are in when you touch it will reflect in the rose's color. See here is the chart. Red is for love. Pink for cheerful, green for jealousy, blue for sorrow, black for anger, yellow for happy, orange for undetermined, purple for lust."

Carefully Hermione touched it again. It turned a vibrant shade of red causing her both to blush and smile.

"I'm glad you like it." Draco whispered in her ear.

"Thank you."

Ron made a gagging noise.

"You can leave if you are going to be rude Ronald." Hermione spat at him.

Harry pulled a box out of his robes as well. It was a small diamond ring. Ginny nearly choked on her drink.

"Uh, Harry? I am only sixteen."

Harry blushed.

"It's a promise ring Ginny." he managed to get out. He took the ring out of the box and placed it on her finger. "It just means that I promise to be with you and only you if you will have me that is."

"Oh, of course Harry. Thank you!" she replied hugging him around the neck and planting several kisses on his face and ears.

"That's so sweet Harry." Lavender commented, looking hurt that Blaise had forgotten her.

"You didn't think I forgot about you love?" Blaise said smoothly.

"Well, I didn't really expect you to…you didn't have to." she blushed.

"Don't be ridiculous." Blaise replied, pulling a card out from his robes. On the front was a heart that exploded into thousands of little hearts. And on the inside was a certificate for the new spa that opened in Hogsmeade. The wonderful witch.

"You can spend the day pampering your beautiful self."

"That is so thoughtful." Lavender said. "No one has ever given me something so nice. Thank you Blaise." she planted a kiss right on his lips.

"You are most welcome." he smiled into her lips. Everyone's attention now turned to Ron. Pansy was looking at him expectantly. Ron's face turned a deep shade of scarlet.

"Well, uh Pansy…I uh…"

"Oh my gods!" Ginny said throwing her hands into the air.

"I forgot okay?" Ron shouted. "Thank you all for making me look like a total arse."

"I think you are doing a good job of that yourself." Blaise laughed.

Pansy looked like she was near tears. She stood up and stormed out of the Three Broomsticks. Ron stood up and started to go after her.

"Ron, you are a complete git. You are a wizard for crying out loud. Couldn't you even conjure flowers for her?" Hermione scoffed.

"Flowers! That's it!" Ron said fumbling for his wand. "Orchideous!" he said loudly. A burst of orchids and lilies erupted from the end of his wand. And then without saying goodbye he took off after Pansy into the crowded streets.

Draco leaned over and whispered to Hermione.

"All our hard work down the drain."

The remaining six students walked back to Hogwarts in the bitter cold. The wind whipped their hair and burned their faces. They were glad to be back in the warm, toasty castle and they parted ways at the grand staircase. Ginny, Harry and Lavender headed up to the Gryffindor common room, Blaise kissed Lavender and headed down to the dungeons of the Slytherin dorms. And Draco and Hermione headed up to the fifth floor head's room. When they arrived the house elves had lit a fire in the fireplace. Hermione carried the box with the mood rose in it carefully. It was one of the most beautiful gifts she had ever received. They both sat down on the sofa and shared a moment of comfortable silence before Hermione broke it.

"Do you think Ron caught up with Pansy and convinced her to forgive him?"

"Pansy can be stubborn. But I think they are good for each other."

"Me too." Hermione said staring at the dancing flames of the fire. "And I think you are good for me as well." she said smiling as she turned to face him. She could see the reflected flames in his steely eyes.

He leaned in and kissed her softly. She responded eagerly by opening her mouth and allowing his tongue to explore wherever it wanted. She ran her fingers through his hair, letting the soft, silky strands fall freely between her digits. His heart was beating hard and fast as he pressed against his chest against hers and leaned her back onto the couch. His able hands explored her stomach and chest from underneath her shirt. Everywhere his hands touched Hermione felt a tingling sensation. When they broke apart to catch their breath Hermione smiled and picked up the box with the mood rose. She opened it and said;

"Can you tell what mood I'm in now?" she said with labored breaths. She touched the rose and it turned purple instantly.
"I think I already knew that." he smirked, and with that he scooped her up and carried her up the stairs to his room. Once inside he tossed her on the bed, eyes full of passion for her. She scooted towards the headboard and he crawled on the bed after her.

"Oh, no…you are not getting away that easily." he growled. Hermione giggled as he pursued her on the massive bed. Finally he leaped across the bed and pinned her down. He kissed her neck and collar bone as he was unbuttoning her shirt. When her bra was exposed he kissed the tops of her breasts as well. Her whole body flushed red.

"It's not like the first time I've seen them." Draco smirked. Hermione reached up and unbuttoned his shirt as well. He helped her and tossed it off onto the floor. "That's better eh love?' She returned his smile and pulled him down to kiss her again. Soon his hands were tugging off her skirt, and she was unbuckling his pants. Their near naked bodies melded together on the silky sheets. Before long Draco could not control himself. He carefully pulled off her knickers and threw them somewhere in the room. His boxers were gone in a flash as well and then all she could feel was his hardness rubbing against her leg. She wanted him more than she could have imagined.

"I love you Draco." she whispered to him.

"I love you too. Happy Valentine's day." he replied.

She shifted quickly underneath him so that her legs wrapped around his waist. An instant shudder of pleasure went through her body as he entered her. Her back arched slightly with every movement he made. He completed her, filled her in every way. Their chests pressed together tightly and each one rose and fell with the other. Draco could feel the fire in his stomach. He needed her, and not just now. But always. Likewise Hermione felt the tidal wave of bliss churning around in her body, and soon she screamed out as it hit her full force. Draco resisted the temptation to give in to his own needs and instead focused on pleasuring her countless times instead. Hermione screamed out over and over as he concentrated on her needs first. He massaged her breasts and sucked on her nipples. Every touch on her skin made her mind soar. She was convinced that she was in heaven. Then, when he could hold back no longer he released into her body, yelling out as he did. He collapsed on top of her and she held him as he caught his breath.

"Stay with me tonight?" he asked her.

She nodded and fell asleep in his arms a short time later.