Draco stood there and glared at the boy while everyone else thought a fight was about to break out. Draco then sized up the boy, just as Blair did him, then he put on his famous Malfoy smirk.

"Well I think her taste has improved." He chuckled. Blair rolled his eyes and was about to have a come back, but Mr. Granger showed up and told everyone to get to the back porch to start eating. Blair shoved passed Draco as Naudia intertwined her hands into his and threw a smirk back at Hermione, Megan in toe. Pansy held out her hand as she helped Ron and to everyone surprise Ginny did the same for Blaise.

"Are you guys good now?" Pansy questioned.

"Better then ever!" Ginny replied as she kissed Blaise on the cheek and they all headed out of the room except Hermione and Draco. He stood there looking at Hermione waiting for an explanation about this Blair guy, Hermione also knew why Draco had waited.

"Draco just forget about him…he was the past." She turned to leave, but Draco grabbed her arm.

"That was the boy Naudia stole from you isn't?" She nodded, but didn't look into his eyes "Hermione…don't worry about him or her alright plus…look at me! I look way better." he smirked. Hermione laughed as he said this and placed a kiss on his lips "I love you Malfoy."

"I love you Granger." He held out his hand and she took it.

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Through out the rest of the night Hermione's relatives filled the house from grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and their babies. Her Aunt Sheryl had walked over to her and put her baby Drew on Hermione's lap.

"Please Hermione watch him for me while I need help Howard unload the fireworks." She didn't wait for an answer and left. Hermione looked at the two girls next to her and pulled her cousin closer. The baby was about 3 months old and she had to hold the head up. Pansy played around with his hands and feet and Ginny kept touching his hair.

"Baby hair is so soft." Ginny said as she made a funny face and caused Drew to laugh.

"I can't believe how small his hands are!" Pansy held one in hers and saw the size difference "Man and we use to be that small…"

On the other side of the room where the fire works were being laid out were the boys staring at their girls. Draco looked in awe as Hermione was cradling the baby in her arms. She had looked up and smiled at him and he returned it.

"Don't get any ideas Malfoy." Ron said as he saw the baby in her arms.

"Weasley I think he's just thinking about the practice that comes with it." Blaise smiled. Ron sat there in confusion until he processed everything and threw on a disgusted look and the noticed his sister was by the baby as well "You better not be thinking of doing that with my sister! I'm still not happy about the situation." Ron yelled. Blaise patted Ron on the back and reassured him nothing would go wrong this time and that she was still too young for him to think of her like that. When her aunt Sheryl came back she took Drew and thanked Hermione for watching him and also told her that her boyfriend was quite a looker. She blushed and look at his way, she saw Naudia who kept trying attempts for him to realize her, but Draco never paid any attention 'She better back off before I sick Pansy on her' Hermione smiled as she looked at the clock 11:30. The girls made their way to the other side and joined the boys.

"Are you guys having fun?" Hermione asked worried her friends weren't enjoying themselves.

"Oh no Hermione were fine!" they said in unison.

She kept hearing a ding and noticed it was the door bell 'Who would arrive this late at night?' she made her way to the door and once she opened it she spotted Lavender and Harry. She screamed and hugged them both "I can't believe you guys are here!"

Draco who heard Hermione scream raced towards the door with everyone else following when he realized it was Harry and Lavender he calmed down and slapped Harry's outstretched hand.

"How was Hawaii?" Draco smiled as he half hugged Lavender who was just now releasing Hermione.

"The best ever I'm defiantly going back." Just then everyone else showed up.

"Wow Mate you look tan!" Ron said as he glanced as his own skin and shook his head "I wish I could've gone…" Ginny came up holding Blaise's hand "What made you come here?"

"Lavender and I wanted to bring in the New Year in with Friends and plus her parents wanted to go off and celebrate it in a different way" he winked at the boys who all got the idea laughed. Everyone was gathered in the living room chatting away about Harry's adventures on the island and they filled him in about what had been going on there side of the vacation. Draco on the other hand had his mind was somewhere else. He kept glancing at the clock and then at Hermione who was seated across from him she would shoot him smiles and it made his heart melt knowing that this New Year approaching wouldn't be a good one. He took in the scenery around him and noticed everyone laughing and getting along with one another 'Muggles' he thought as he glanced up at Mrs. Granger who was smiling at him, she too kept glancing at the clock 3 minutes till midnight. The Granger family filed out and made their way on to the beach where the fire works were to be set off once it struck midnight, thanks to Hermione who charmed them. He waited for everyone to shuffle out before he even made an attempt to get off the couch, he then met Hermione's eyes outside and started walking up to her, they loved each other so much, and even if it was as forbidden love they had found it together.

"I love you" he whispered as he held up her hands and kissed them.

"I love you too" she smiled as he set them back down.

Everyone was now paired with their loved one once the countdown began. Draco looked passed Hermione and took notice that Blair was looking jealous as he held Hermione in his arms. He glanced up at his fellow Slytherins and took note that Blaise was already snogging Ginny and Pansy was trying to stop Ron from going over there and ruining her friend's moment. His thoughts were interrupted as Mr. Granger started the countdown from 10.

"9." every one started to chorus in.

"I love my family!" Hermione said as she listened to everyone counting.

"8."

"I'm kind of liking the muggles too" he looked at her shocked face "But don't go telling everyone that." he smiled.

"7."

"It's not even midnight Harry and he's got his Slytherin tongue already down her throat!" Ron yelled over everyone so that Harry could hear him, but he was too consumed by Lavender.

"6."

"Ron…can you just forget about them and focus on US." Pansy was getting irritated.

"5."

He looked at her and blushed and muttered an apology.

"4."

Hermione sat there looking at Draco as he took in his surroundings she smiled to herself for getting to know this incredible person in front of her. Draco looked down at her feeling, her eyes upon him, he lifted an eyebrow up and she just smiled.

"3."

Ron was already kissing Pansy "Forget Midnight we have now!" Pansy laughed as he said that and they broke away from each other.

"2."

Everyone was holding their breath as they all shouted "HAPPY NEW YEARS!" Just as they did that the fire works went up into the air and the whole sky was illuminated by different colors. Hermione looked up proud of her spell, but as she looked up she found those same silver eyes boring down onto her brown ones.

"Happy New years Hermione!" with that he placed a soft and sensual kiss on her lips, she could feel her breath escaping her, for she loved this man before her and she was absolutely sure he loved her back. He held her by her waist and brought her closer to him making sure no space was visible. Hermione who opted for something better rested her back against a post and Draco leaned up against her making her give a little moan. Draco stopped and smiled at her "Enjoying yourself Granger?"

"Not as much as you are" She captured his lips again and started bring her hands up onto his face to deepen the kiss he moved her hands onto the back off his neck. He then heard a male cough behind him 'fuck it's her Father' he thought as he turned around expecting to see Mr. Granger, but instead it was Blair who held an evil glint in his eyes. Draco realizing it wasn't anyone important turned back around and started to kiss Hermione again, but he noticed she didn't want to so she turned her face. She sent him a sorry look and he understood, he turned back around and decided to acknowledge his guest.

"What?" Draco was back to his old self. Hermione stood their shocked, meanwhile locking eyes with Ginny and Pansy to come over here quick with the others. With an instant the boys were behind Draco who didn't even need them for whatever Blair's problem was it was only with him. Blair stared daggers into his eyes before speaking.

"Naudia here just told me that you seemed to have made a move on her back in the house…Is that true?" He glared at Draco then at Hermione.

"Why would a mess with such a slut?" he shout back.

"Oh contraire Malfoy it is you messing with the slut" Naudia emerged from behind him and stood next to her sister "You put your hand on my thigh back inside on the couch, remember" she smirked. Blaise who had been with Draco the whole time only recalled the incident when Naudia sat next to Draco and she was the one who had set her hand on his thigh, which he shoved off. Megan had giggled and caught his attention, he felt Ginny tense behind him and he dropped his hand to hold onto hers.

"Oh Blaise let's have a couple drinks, shall we?" Megan was now instigating Ginny.

"I'm sorry Naudia is it? But Draco never touched your contaminated self I recall that you touched him though" Pansy flashed a smile at Blair "And Megan you say one little smart remark about that Carnival night again I will beat the shit out of you!" Ginny pulled Pansy back and smiled up at her friend before she took the floor.

"Plus I heard you were quite gross" She smiled. Megan made a move towards Ginny, but Pansy got her by the hair and threw her onto the ground. "Down bitch!" she yelled. Naudia then took her chance and dove for Draco and to everyone's shock she kissed him right on the lips. Hermione pushed Draco to the side as she dove for Naudia and tackled her to the ground, Draco was wiping her lip gloss off and spitting before he realized Hermione fighting on the ground with her cousin. This shocked Draco, but yet made him feel good inside as well. He and Blair instinctively pulled the girls apart who were screaming at each other.

"YOU SLUT!" Hermione was struggling to get out of Draco's arms.

"Hmmm" Naudia licked her lips "He taste sweet" she smirked, but Blair had let go of her and stepped back 'what the hell' he thought.

Hermione was now shaking with rage and Draco not liking that comment out of anyone else's mouth except Hermione's let her go, he watched as Naudia was off guard and his girl punched her right in the nose, like she had with him their 3rd year. Megan rushed to her sister's aid after Pansy had stepped away, picking up her sister, she had noticed blood started coming out of Naudia's nose. Blair had rushed to her aid as well and pulled her towards the porch making sure no other relatives knew what was going on. He threw Draco and them one last evil glare, Hermione who shaking her hand out glared at Draco.

"What are you smiling at…did you enjoy that kiss of yours!" He wiped that smile right off his face and stared at her with a cold expression.

"How can you think that?" Draco looked at her and she looked at him back matching his coldness. Harry who was on the side witnessing the whole thing came over and congratulated her on that punch.

"Yeah Hermione that was a better punch then the one you had threw back in 3rd year!" Ron said and smiled at Draco who just was giving everyone his cold stare. Blaise noticed everyone looking at Draco and Hermione he stepped in front of Draco.

"What's wrong with you mate?" he continued to stare at Hermione with cold eyes.

"She thinks I enjoyed that kiss!"

"Well actions speak louder then words!"

"Didn't you see him wipe his lips off and start spitting?" Blaise coaxed in.

"Stay out of this Blaise" them both shot at him.

Hermione looked at all her friends as if saying something to them by eye contact and to her relief they got it, they all started to leave just leaving Her, Draco and Blair. Blair noticed what everyone else was doing, but he didn't want to leave his best mate with this crazy girl right now, but to his disappointment Draco ushered him to go. Once he was gone Draco softened his eyes and held his hand out to Hermione, who didn't take it so he decided to grab hers instead.

"Hermione no one can kiss me like you" he pulled at a curl that was around her face "I love you, but I was smiling earlier because seeing you lash out like that kind of turned me on…" He started pulling her up against him trying to continue what was rudely interrupted. Hermione who was trying to keep a straight face up until she heard him say the last part which made her burst out into a fit of giggles. "Draco your impossible!" She raised her head up and placed and kissed on his lips. The group of friends just stood a couple feet away as they watched them solve their problem. Lavender pulled Harry next to her and began to whisper to him.

"Shouldn't you tell them your scar's been burning and the visions you're having of Zabini and Malfoy being a Deatheater?" Harry heard what she said, but he shook his head trying to get the memory out of his mind.

"Lavender its New Years…" He motioned towards where Zabini and Malfoy were they were both holding their girlfriends and whispering sweet nothing to them "I'm not ruining this moment for them…"

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Everyone had bid the Granger farewell as they made their way on to the train they boys helped the girls load their stuff on, but to Hermione's dismay Draco had left to visit his parents and he would apparate to Hogsmeade after, so he told her. He never even got to have a good bye breakfast with them and her parents, but in reality Draco was already on the train just not in the Head compartment, he wanted to be alone since his run in with his Father and Mother. He stared out the window as the trees passed by and thought about the events back at the Malfoy manor.

"Draco!" he heard his mother say. To his surprise she seemed to be happier then ever as she held her son in her arms "Your father and I were just having a little breakfast, come join us" she took her son's hand and led him into the dining room. As he entered he had recalled his first breakfast he had back at Hermione's house, this didn't even compare to it. All he had on his plate were: eggs, hash browns, toast and sausage. He pulled out his chair not even glancing up to look at his father. On the other hand Lucius was staring at his son with soft eyes. He had noticed Draco had grown up into a decent looking young man, Malfoys always did anyway, but Draco was his son…his first and this kind of put a pain in his heart realizing how much he had put this boy through. He then began thinking of the right words to tell him about the events that were to take place in the next couple of weeks. He could tell Draco was furious about him lieing about the whole Sinclair tid bit. He took a deep breath and decided to go from there.

"Draco" he had nodded acknowledging his Father to continue "As I am aware your mother has told you about Sinclair and I being a lie."

Draco looked across the table at his Mother who seemed to be glowing "You told him?" He spat.

"Yes Draco…just listen to what your Father has to say."

"As I was saying…Yes it was a lie to get you to trust me more so I could lure you deeper into the Lord's services, but something unsuspected happen and I have stepped back and took a glance at life." Draco scoffed and he ignored him "I do not wish to serve him anymore…" Draco rolled his eyes, but then stared right at in his Father's eyes searching for a lie. He glanced at his mother who smiled brightly; she was containing something, but knew it wasn't the right time. He went back to his Father's eyes instead of his cold façade he was greeted with warm and also seem to be holding love in his eyes, even though is brought relief he looked at it more as kind of creepy. "I just can't drop out just like that…so I contacted Dumbledore who gave me the truth potion and to his surprise and to the on lookers I was telling him the truth about me wanting to change…to better the Malfoy name instead of it being feared." Now it was Draco's turn to talk.

"So what changed your mind about the Lord? Because I sure as hell know you didn't come to you senses by yourself" He glanced at his Father who smiled at his Mother indicating it was her turn to speak.

"I'm pregnant!" Draco's mouth dropped, he had no clue his parents still did that 'How gross' "With a girl!" Lucius took Narcissa's hand and squeezed it. Draco was still confused, but happy that things were about to change in this house hold.

"So…" he still quite did not understand "I mean congratulations…I'm finally getting a sister!" he strode over to the other side of the table and have him mother a hug and he turned to his father and didn't no what to do, so he just stood there.

"I'm changing because I regret the way I raised you and us having a girl now…well I don't think a girl could handle all the pressure becoming a Deatheater and all" he half smiled. Draco's mouth dropped had someone performed the imperious curse on him, but no Dumbledore even believed him now. He all of a sudden felt anger as he remembered his Dark mark.

"So I got this damn mark for nothing!" Draco roared scaring his Mother and his Father looking calm.

"I'm sorry Draco... but you already know my explanation for that" his father had apologized for the first time in his life. 'This is a dream' he thought as he hardened his expression again.

"I haven't even told Hermione! Once she finds out that I have this" he lifted up his sleeve and pointed at the hideous thing "She's never going to forgive me let alone love me!"

"Draco…Hermione seems like a great and understanding gi-"

"Oh what now mother! Your all for us being together now!" he interrupted.

"Draco the circumstances have changed will you just please calm down" she pointed to the seat across from her "Now sit! There are some matters to discuss that Dumbledore has ordered." she nodded at Lucius to tell him now that he was calm. Lucius stared at his son as he rolled his sleeve back down. He cleared his throat as he began this long announcement.

"Dumbledore feels that… with Narcissa with child" he took it slowly for this wouldn't end with his son being happy "He has set up some place safe for you and your mother…and Blaise."

"I don't understand Father."

"Our family will be in grave danger if the lord finds me UN…trustworthy and turning from him slowly…so in order for the safeties of my family you guys will be in another part of England attending school and living life, but I will not know where you are and no one may contact you." When he finished he looked at his son.

"There's no way I'm going!" Draco sat back "Why does Blaise have to go?"

Lucius took a deep breath "His parents were killed by the Lord the other night when you received the same task as before." Draco remembers Blaise questioning why it had been so easy. He then took note that his best mate's parents were dead "What happened?"

"The Zabini's were suppose to kill Blaise when you had arrived at the liar when you were away…notice I wasn't there…" he nodded "They couldn't come to killing their only son…so the Dark Lord showed this as a weakness and killed them on the spot…why does he want Blaise killed you wonder? Well…Zach Flint made up some lie about him being in Dumbledore's Order and that was why he was protecting Arthur's son at the dance. So The Lord couldn't risk it…he also tried to say you were too, but the Dark Lord knew that was too ridiculous."

"Does Blaise know?"

"Yes he does…he seemed to take it well…" Draco wondered why he hadn't said anything to Draco about his parent's deaths "Does he know about Dumbledore's plan?"

"Yes he knows that as well…" he sighed "I know you don't want to leave Hermione, but for once Draco please listen."

Draco sat there and stared at his hands so many things were running through his mind right now. Where was he supposed to live? How will Hermione take it? Will his Father be safe here? When will he be able to come back? He finally nodded at his Father letting him know that he'll go as long as he still gets to graduate at Hogwarts. To his disappointment that was up to Dumbledore. He got up and bid his parents farewell and notice the time 'the train was about to load' so he decided just to apparate there instead of Hogsmeade.

He started to notice to tops of the castle and decided to change into his school robes by the time he was done the train hit the station. He looked at himself in the mirror straightening out his tie and took a deep breath 'You can do this…your going to tell her tonight' he exited the compartment and as he stuck his foot out a girl tripped and with his good reflexes caught the girl.

"I am so sorry are you alright?" he looked the girl over making sure nothing was broken. The girl in front of him had jet black hair and dark brown eyes that seemed to glow red when the sun hit them. She was the same height as Hermione and her hair fell into curls just a little past her shoulders.

"Oh don't apologize! It was my fault. I just transferred here and I was looking for the train conductor to let me know where to go" She smiled up at Draco "How rude of me I'm …Samantha Rid-" her eyes grew wide "Riddick! Sorry I thought I saw a bug" she shook her head and extended her hand.

"I'm Draco Malfoy" he shook her hand and gave her a weird look "I'm the head boy here at Hogwarts so just follow me and I'll show you where to go" he turned and led her off the train what he didn't notice was the young girl was smirking behind his back. Once he stepped off he notice Hermione ushering everyone onto the carriages, he smiled as he went up and wrapped his arms around her waist, she jumped.

"Draco! You scared me I thought it was some creep!" she smiled up at him and noticed the girl standing behind him "Who is that?" The young girl stepped up and extended her hand "I'm Samantha Riddick! I'm a transfer student from Merlin's witchcraft and wizardry." Hermione shook her hand "Pleasure to meet you! I'm Hermione Granger the Head Girl and th-"

"We already met" Draco and Sam said in unison.

"Oh…how" she looked confused.

'Shit' Draco thought "I tripped her on my way out of the compartment…sorry I didn't come and find you I was just in deep thought, I'll tell you later" he kissed her forehead.

"Oh it's fine! Merlin's…I've read about them" Draco couldn't help but chuckle and roll his eyes "I heard their very focused on wand less magic."

"Oh yes very they want us to be prepared for whenever an enemy has taken away our wands we won't be useless…it's very hard and exhausting!" Sam laughed, but a certain boy with a lightening bolt scar caught her eyes, she smirked. Harry walked up next to them looking horrible "Lavender and I aren't together..." he then noticed the new girl and smiled "She just started flirting with a bunch of Slytherins after they complimented her hair…no offense Draco, but that's not for me" Harry patted him on the shoulder.

"I'm Samantha Riddick!" she held up her hand and Harry kissed it "But you can call me Sam" she blushed.

"I'm Harry Potter…and you can call me Harry" he laughed.

Draco and Hermione exchanged looks and smiled. Hermione already knew Harry and Lavender wouldn't last for he had never really talked to her and she didn't click with her as she had with Pansy. She's a great girl she'd give her that, but she never pictured Harry with a high maintenance girl. When the last group loaded the carriages Hermione and Draco took the next one, she stared at him knowing whatever happened at his Manor wasn't good, but whatever it was she'd be there for him no matter what. She scooted next to him and lifted his arm around her, which was a good thing for it made him smile.

"Cheer up!" he glanced down at her and Hermione could see the sadness in his eyes "What's the matter?"

"I'll tell you everything tonight." with that he turned and glanced back out at the landscape.

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I'm so happy about how this story is coming out and I hope you guys like it as well! I can't believe I have 100 reviews!!!! I love you guys so much! I wonder what's up with this Samantha girl…hmmm…and I know it sucks about Blaise and Draco, but aren't you glad that Draco's finally going to tell Hermione everything! I wonder how she'll take it…I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Chapter 14 reviewers:

purplekitten7 – Sorry that THEY didn't fight, but haha Hermione did instead! I thought about Blair and Draco fighting but I just felt he fought to much already plus there's going to be more later on. Thanks for the review!

Tigersky7 – Thanks for the review! I hope this chap was interesting as well.

erri- baby –Damn Naudia oh well she deserves what she got in the end, right? Thx for reviewing!

PeanutluvsHP- I can't believe I forgot all about it snowing in the U.K. I completely forgot Ahhhh it's just living here in Florida you forget that weather, it's sad, but I'm glad you love it anyway.

q8iya – I'm glad you're STILL reviewing I miss my other old reviewers, but they must be busy with school, but thanks so much for reviewing it's nice to still know I'm holding onto some readers hehe.

dreamer21 – You're my 100th reviewer!!! but yes Harry will be showing up more I can promise you that! I know the pairings are weird…I wasn't feeling Lavender and Harry so I brought an OC in…which will spice things up in the long run. Thanks for your review you got me my 100 that I've been wanting..plz keep reading.

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