You hate me. I know. College life was underestimated. Sigh. BUT! Here I am! ;) To be completely honest..I reread this story, and I don't like the last chapter..or two. GOSH. I considered redoing it..a lot. But I figured it wouldn't really matter, and I could fix it in future chapters. We'll see how that goes. As for the Theodore + Hermione theme, I have NOT yet written it. But I'll start some tonight, and once I'm caught up I shall publish. Sound good? Good. If not, go suck on a cookie. OH and this chapter is short..I'm sorry. I just wanted to publish something to get you guys back on track and in the mood.. ;) I asked cecily to take over this story...but IDK if she has..she doesnt answer me when I ask. SO ANYWAYS here we go!

UNEXPECTED ALLIES

Theodore watched as Hermione snuggled closer to Draco as she lay with him on the hospital wing's narrow cot together. He wished he could force his eyes closed to the sight of them, but morbid curiosity won over him. Draco Malfoy was different. Theodore narrowed his eyes, studying Draco more closely. Yes, something had shifted within Draco… When the soft kisses began, Theo did turn away to walk down the halls of Hogwarts.

As he walked, he had a permanent scowl on his lips to prevent any of the passing Slytherin to try and speak with him. Several girls tried to attract him with an extra sway in their walk, or a secretive smile but he ignored them. They would easily forgive him by tomorrow for his cold attitude, it was what drew them to him after all. They didn't want Theodore, they just wanted the orgasms the school's bad boy could provide for a night or two. He left them before he could be left. He had no problem with using girls because they used him, after all. Why not have fun with the lovely ladies if they so willingly and freely offered up their souls in exchange for a kiss or a good shag from him? Then Theo saw two people he never would have thought he'd be so happy to see. Harry Potter and sidekick. He could use this to his advantage.

"Potter, Weasley." Theodore acknowledged a bit stiffly, slowing down to stop in the middle of the now empty hall.

Harry and Ron slowed their walk cautiously, apprehensive of Theodore Nott's attention.

"Nott." Harry replied cautiously.

Theodore held his hands up, "I'm not looking for a fight; I do, however, need something from you two."

Ron snorted, "As if we'd help someone like you."

Theodore had to hold himself back from punching that git right in the eye, how dare he judge him.

Harry elbowed Ron, earning a yelp of protest. Harry focused on Theodore, he knew that although Theodore was mixed up in some considerably illegal and immoral activities, he was quite a wizard who they could always have use of to fight Voldemort. "What d'you need?" He asked Theodore.

Theodore decided to not beat around the bush with his answer, partly to help the Weasley to keep up. "Your help, in order to have Hermione come to her senses about shagging Draco Malfoy." Theodore stated bluntly.

Ron's eyes widened, his skin paled as he thought of a naked Hermione intertwined with an equally naked Malfoy. Harry spluttered incoherently, thoroughly shocked. Theodore watched their reactions, hiding a pleased smile. He could deal with shock; he could twist that into something beneficial to his cause.

"Listen, he's corrupting her far more than I ever could. I admit, I helped her bloom into a more sensual being-but I haven't endangered her concerning You Know Who." Theodore said, adding a soothing underlay to his words to enthrall the two stupefied boys. "Voldemort is aware of my...reputation and cravings. He would think she's just another game and warm body to share my bed. But Draco? He knows Draco is very picky with his shags, and he would never go for a muggle under normal circumstances but now he has. The Dark Lord will question why." Theodore paused to let that sink in with the boys, then continued. "Hermione just wants to prove that she isn't a boring goody good, and she's taken that to the extreme by getting caught in the sheets of a serpent such as Draco. I don't want her to fall to the same hell pit I have because of mixing in with the wrong sort. She is better than that." He continued, eyes pleading at the end.

Harry shook his head a bit, "Theodore, is Hermione in any current danger?"

"Not yet. But she will be soon. Draco's father will be hearing about this soon enough; these things never manage to stay secret for long." Theodore grimaced.

"She's…shagging…" Ron muttered, "I can't even say it!"

Theodore nearly growled in annoyance, he did not need reminders of the two lovers partaking in the act. "Yes." He bit out aggressively.

"We don't want to see Hermione hurt, or worse." Harry murmured. "I won't lose someone else close to me because of Voldemort."

Theodore nearly smirked. He had them. Weasley would follow Potter, as he always did. Now he just needed to have Pansy place nice until they freed Hermione from Malfoy. Just a little longer that he would have to deal with these two, just a little longer before he'd have Hermione back in his arms. Theodore relaxed slightly at the thought.

"We'll help." Harry nodded, his eyes shining brightly with determination. "She won't be dragged into the bloodshed with Malfoy."

Theodore nearly scoffed at that. No, you'll just drag her into it yourself. As long as her blood is spilt for your cause, your side of this war, then it's alright.

"Good. I'll send my owl to you with instructions on when to meet so we can figure out how exactly we plan to do this." Theodore briskly stated as a group of students began to stroll towards them. He nodded towards Harry, "Farewell."

Harry and Ron shook their head back at him, and then continued their walk down the hall.

Theodore smiled confidently to himself, "Hermione will be mine." He murmured under his breath. "As she's meant to be."

Ron covered his face with his hands, "The ferret..she's buggering that ferret!"

"Yes, Ron! I understand that!" Harry snapped. "Please stop saying it!"

Ron blushed. "Sorry, Harry. It's just-"

"I know." Harry interrupted. "I know." He patted Ron's back encouragingly as they continued to walk back to the Gryffindor wing.

BA-BAM! I hope it's good enough for short notice and blah blah. Review and stuff please.. I LOVE my readers..and I apologize for abandoning youuu! Don't hate me! Forgive and forget! Right..right? I've tweeted about uploading this chappie, so continue to follow to know when I'm uploading again. I'll upload whenver I get off campus and can therefore upload since my school blocks fanfic uploading. The lil buggers! Anyways, BUH BYE. 3