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Chapter 8

Draco

Draco watched Hermione as she entered the Quill shop. He felt the same way he had felt that morning at breakfast, felt the urge to follow her. But he couldn't, he was stuck with Pansy who wanted to buy an owl.

Oh, how he envied the red headed Weasley girl, Ginny. She got to be with Hermione, talk to her, be in her presence.

'What do you think, Draco?' Pansy asked, interrupting Draco thoughts. 'This one, or that one?' She was pointing at two owls.

They weren't really big ones, but not small like the bloody pigeon Weasley had.

One of the owls was grey, and had white dots. His eyes were pink.

The other was black, and a bit bigger. He didn't have any spots and his eyes were bluish-grey. Like Draco's eyes.

'The grey one, the black doesn't suit you.' Draco said, answering the question Pansy had asked him.

Pansy looked from the Black owl to the Grey one, and continued to do so for almost a minute.

'Do you really think so?' Pansy asked unsure. 'I actually like the black one better.' She said. 'It's mysterious and dark.' Pansy turned to look at Draco. 'Just like you!' She winked at Draco.

Draco looked away, acting like he hadn't seen it.

'Err, well, I really think you should go for the grey one.' Draco walked to the window, trying to see if Hermione was still inside the Quill shop.

'Could you please hurry up, Pansy? I want to go to the Three Broomsticks before it gets to crowded.' Draco said to the girl standing next to him.

'What are you looking at?' She asked, curiously, trying to look past Draco.

'Nothing!' Draco snapped. 'I haven't got all day Pansy!' Pansy bit her lip, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. Draco immediately regretted his outburst.

Pansy may be annoying and very demanding, but she still was his friend, they had been friends since they were toddlers.

'I'm sorry Pans, I really am.' Draco said trying to apologise. 'But I really am in a hurry.'

Pansy nodded. 'I'm sorry too.' Pansy turned.

'I think I'll get the grey one like you said, it's more me.' She smiled at Draco and walked to the counter, where she started discussing prices.

When Pansy was finally done, they walked outside. Draco looked at the Quill shop; it looked like Hermione was still inside.

Draco let his brains work for a minute, and a plan was born. But he didn't say a thing until they were inside the Three Broomsticks and ordered two Butterbeers. When Pansy walked towards a table and sat down, Draco spoke.

'Oh Pans! I forgot something! I will be right back.' Draco said as he walked away. Pansy was startled by the sudden change of plans, and before she noticed what happened, Draco was gone.

Once outside Draco started making his way towards the Quill shop, hoping Hermione would still be there.

He would walk up to her, tell her how he felt. Like he had tried that first day of school in the library.

He still didn't know what was wrong with him. He had read thousands of books, and they all said the same. It couldn't be a spell or a potion.

Draco entered the Quill shop and let out a relieved sigh. There she was, standing in the corner. Draco started walking towards her, but stopped almost immediately when he saw the little Weasley

It was like she appeared out of nowhere. Draco turned and acted like he was looking at a Quill.

Draco saw Hermione from the corner of his eye. He didn't want to turn and stare at her like some crazy obsessed idiot. So he listened to the girls who had just started talking quietly.

'So, a brother you say?' Hermione asked.

'Hmm, she said so.' The Weasley girl replied. The two were silent again, as the sorted through quills.

'And his name started with a 'D'?' Hermione asked, breaking the silence.

Silence. Draco assumed Ginny nodded, because Hermione continued talking.

'I wonder where he lives. Maybe he's still in France.'

France? Draco thought.

Draco saw Hermione put down a Quill and took another one. 'I wonder why Delilah hadn't told us about her brother.'

Delilah? A Brother?

Draco's parents hadn't said a thing about Delilah having a brother. He'll write them and ask them if Delilah has a brother.

'I think I want this one.'

Draco heard Hermione walk to the counter. He was shocked, why didn't his parents tell him she had a brother?

Draco was so occupied with his thoughts that he didn't notice the two girls leave.

He also didn't notice Hermione looking at him with concern.

Hermione

Hermione shot a quick glance at Draco. He looked shocked and confused. Hermione hesitated, but before she knew it she was outside, being pushed by Ginny.

'Hurry up, Hermione! I want to go meet Harry!' Ginny stopped walking and turned red.

'I mean… I mean Harry and the others.' Ginny said, trying to correct herself.

Hermione lifted an eyebrow.

'Ginny, I'm your best friend. You can't fool me.' Hermione stared at Ginny, but Ginny looked away, still red. 'I know you fancy Harry. I've seen the way you look at him.'

Ginny turned even a deeper shade of red. Ginny opened her mouth to say something, but Hermione was quicker.

'I've also seen the way he looks at you. He likes you Ginny, more than a friend.'

Hermione and Ginny had reached the Three Broomsticks and Ginny wanted to go in, but Hermione grabbed her hand and stopped her.

She looked Ginny straight in the eyes and said one more thing before entering the café.

'Take my advice and do something with it, before it's too late.'

Ginny nodded and got inside. Hermione looked around and saw that Draco was heading her way.

Hermione quickly followed Ginny inside.

When Ginny and Hermione entered the Three Broomsticks they were welcomed by Harry, Ron & Delilah, who already were inside. They hadn't ordered yet, so Harry & Ron went to get five butterbeers, leaving Hermione and Ginny alone with Delilah.

'Did you have fun?' Hermione asked her politely.

Delilah smiled and talked about what they did. They went to Zonko's and to Honeydukes. She had never seen so many sorts of candy.

After that Delilah asked Ginny and Hermione what they bought. Hermione was just showing the quill she bought when Harry and Ron got back with the butterbeer.

But Ron being the clumsy guy he has always been, tripped and spilled butterbeer all over Delilah.

'Aaah!' Delilah yelled, startled. Ron turned red and was mumbling apologies.

'I'm so sorry Delilah! I didn't mean to!' he said, trying to find some napkins.

'It's ok Ron, it really is, I just have to go to the bathroom, and maybe I can do something about it.' Delilah said as she got up.

'I'll come with you; I'll see what I can do.' Ginny said.

Hermione watched the two girls walk away.

'Good job Ron!' Harry said. 'That's the way to woo a girl.' Harry laughed and Hermione joined.

'Oh, shut up.' Ron said face, still red.

Hermione looked up as she felt a wave of cold air.

Draco Malfoy had entered the building. He still looked a bit confused, and it made him look, kinda, sexy…?

Was that the word? Sexy? Hermione never found someone sexy.

Krum last year was good looking, but sexy? Hermione didn't know what it was that made Draco catch her eye.

Hermione realized she was staring at Draco with her mouth open now. She shut her mouth and noticed Ron was trying to get her attention.

'Oi!' he said. 'I asked you a question! Did you hear, or do you want me to repeat?'

Hermione shook her head and took a sip of her butterbeer. 'I'm sorry Ron, I.. I…' Hermione began, but stopped. She what? Was dreaming about the gorgeous body of Draco Malfoy?

'What did you ask Ron?' Hermione asked him.

'I was wondering if I could take a look at your notes for potions?' Ron asked. 'Snape's going to chop me into pieces and use me for experimental potions if I don't get the paper done in time.' He added, looking at Hermione with an angelic look.

'Ron,' Hermione started with a severe tone. 'You know perfectly well that Professor Snape has no right to do such thing.' Hermione took a deep breath before she spoke again. 'And besides, it's your own fault. You should have thought about it before you and Harry discussed Quidditch the whole lesson.'

Ron looked guilty and disappointed. The last four years he always got Hermione to show him her notes. He had to admit it wasn't always easy, but she never had looked as determined as she did now.

Nevertheless, Ron tried again.

'Ah, come on 'Mione! Please?'

'No, Ronald! That's my final answer.' Hermione had lost track of Draco and she blamed Ron for it.

Harry was wise enough to don't say a thing, even though Hermione knew he needed her notes too. Hermione sighed and looked around the room.

'Is there something wrong Hermione?' Harry asked her, as he looked at her curiously.

'No.' Hermione replied automatically. 'Everything is great. But I just remembered I still got some homework to do for Muggle Studies.' Hermione got up. 'I've got to go back to the castle and work on it.'

'How do you still have to do something for that subject!' Ron said. 'You're a Muggle-born!' Ron declared. Hermione rolled her eyes.

'Would you please tell Ginny I'm sorry that I had to go?' Hermione said. 'And Delilah too?'

Harry nodded.

'Sure.'

Hermione walked to the doors, still looking to see if she could spot Draco somewhere.

Draco

Once again, Draco was looking at the brunette. She suddenly got up and said something about going back to the castle.

Draco was sitting behind her, he could only see Hermione's back.

This is my chance. Draco thought. He got up.

'Where are you going, Draco?' Pansy asked.

I forgot her, again...

'Still got some things to do for school. That paper for Potions.' As soon as Draco had said it, he knew he made a mistake.

'Don't make me laugh Draco! You know Snape won't give you detention.' Pansy said, laughing. 'Just say you were busy training for the next Quidditch game.'

Draco shrugged. 'I want to learn something while I'm at school Panse.' Draco started walking away. 'I'll see you at dinner tonight!' Draco stopped when he saw Pansy's disappointed face.

'I'm really sorry! I'll make it up to you, OK?' Draco saw Blaise coming through the door. 'You go and have some fun with Blaise!'

Draco walked away towards the door, greeting Blaise on his way out.

Once outside he started looking for Hermione, she was probably already halfway to the castle, she always walked rather quick.

Draco began walking fast, following her foot trails.

Hermione had said something about finishing something for Muggle Studies.

Buh, Muggle Studies. What a pathetic excuse for a class.

No! Draco thought, that isn't true.

What are you saying?

It isn't pathetic. Draco argued with himself.

'Stop it!' Draco mumbled.

He looked up to the sky, it was almost black. It would rain soon.

Draco began to walk even faster; he didn't want to get wet.

And finally, there she was. Walking rather slowly, not what he was used to.

'Grang-!' Draco started. 'Hey, Hermione! Wait up!'