"Come with me," Draco said, pulling gently on Hermione's hand, he led her out the grounds.
…
She followed him, wondering where he was taking her. She looked around the familiar grounds; this was different to when he would race down here with Harry and Ron to question Hagrid. More relaxed... More romantic. She sighed happily, and looked to Draco, who turned at the same precise moment, to stare deeply into her eyes. He let go of her hand, she frowned.
"Only for a minute, I promise," he smiled, and reached into his pocket. "I don't know if you know, but I've liked you for a while. But due to... circumstances I was told to refrain from telling you. But…" He pulled out a small velvet box. Hermione watched him carefully.
"What you said earlier, about nothing being impossible, made me realize something," he handed the box to her; "open it," he said quietly, his face full of pure emotion. Hermione opened the box slowly, and looked inside; it was a gold necklace, with a small heart on it. Draco smiled, and whispered, 'look what's engraved on it." She picked up the delicate gold chain, and look at the inscription, 'It's impossible not to love you. DM" Her eyes filled with happy tears, and she threw her arms around him. He hugged her back tightly.
"How you acted today, with Po... Harry and Ron… I admired it, and whilst you were speaking with them, I engraved it myself; I'd intended to send it anonymously, but after today's, ah, confessions, I thought it would be more romantic to give it to you personally.'
Hermione gave a watery smile; she seemed to be crying a lot today. "Thank you... I love it. Will you help me put it on?" Draco nodded, and took the necklace from her, picking up the chain carefully; Hermione lifted her mane of bushy hair up, exposing her neck. Draco placed the chain around her throat, fastened the clasp, and kissed her neck softly. Hermione shivered involuntarily at the feel of his lips against her bare skin, and turned, her hand over the necklace. She smiled at him, leaning forward pressed her lips to his, crushing them slightly. He responded enthusiastically, a hand snaking around her waist, pulling her towards him, the other tangling in her hair, pulling her head to his. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and smiled against his lips. He reluctantly pulled away.
"What? What's wrong?" Hermione asked, confused.
"Nothing," Draco smiled lightly, "nothing's wrong, everything is perfect. You're perfect. I love you."
Hermione looked at him, "You… Love me?" Draco nodded, the smile fading fast from his lips. She grinned. "That's a relief then. I love you too." She touched the necklace briefly and grinned again. Draco let out a sigh of relief, and kissed her deeply.
"Never forget it, okay?" he murmured against her lips.
"Never." She whispered.