Phones

Rated T; strong language

I'm interrupting my running story because I thought this suited the prompt better! AA

"Granger what the fuck is this thing?"

Hermione looked up from her parchment where she was taking notes for her charms essay. "That is my mobile Malfoy."

"What purpose does it serve?" Theodore Nott asked.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "We do not use owls in the muggle world. We use phones and the mail system to communicate with each other. In fact, I think muggle phones are probably much more useful than the owl system."

Malfoy pushed away from the table and moved to her side. "Show me how it works Granger."

"Why were you digging in my bag to start with Malfoy? What were you hoping to find?"

"A lovely pair of lace knickers or something. Now show me how it works," he responded sarcastically.

"Why should I Malfoy? You don't like anything muggle, remember?"

Draco sat down next to her and leaned in close. "Oh, but that's not true Granger. I like you and you are most decidedly muggle."

Hermione glared at him. "Why do you say things like that Malfoy? You don't mean them."

"Oh, so my sweet muggle-born witch thinks she knows me well enough to determine whether or not I'm telling the truth."

"I don't know you at all Malfoy, but I know our history and you have always been clear about your disdain for muggle-borns and most decidedly me."

"Let me prove you wrong Granger," he said whispering into her ear. "Come to Hogsmeade with me this weekend. You can show me how to use your mobile and I'll show you what fun you missed when you were paired with the dunderheaded duo."

"Harry and Ron aren't dunderheads Malfoy."

"Funny that you immediately jumped to them and not a combination of any of your other friends," he said with a smirk.

She pulled back from him with her mouth open wide. "Admit it," Draco said gleefully, "I've got you there don't I Granger."

Hermione blushed, but didn't speak.

"Hogsmeade Granger. I'll meet you at the gate Saturday at ten o'clock."

Hermione stared at him while chewing her bottom lip. "I'm not sure Malfoy. I don't really trust you."

"Then let's start over."

Draco stood from his place seated beside her. "Why good morning miss. I couldn't help but notice you sitting here and I just had to introduce myself. I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy," he extended his hand to her, "and you are?"

She paused for a moment before standing and accepting his extended hand. "Hermione Granger. It's a pleasure to meet you Draco."

Draco flipped her hand and gave the back a chaste kiss. "Trust me Hermione. The pleasure is all mine."

FIN