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LostArtist

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"Yeah? And then what Malfoy would have snogged her? No I'm glad I was watching," he replied stubbornly, refusing to take the blame. He couldn't stop himself wondering though, if he hadn't interrupted would she have actually let Malfoy kiss her, or would she have stopped him herself?

"She probably would have stopped him anyway," Hermione said, unknowingly following his train of thought. "I mean even if they are friends I doubt she'd take it that far. Especially when she likes someone else." She said watching Harry from the corner of her eye.

She liked someone else? That was news. While Harry was glad it wasn't Malfoy he was curious as to who it was…"Who?" he asked out loud without realizing it.

Hermione grinned, "That I can't tell you," she turned to pay attention as Professor Sprout began to explain how they were to handle the plant they were working with today.

Chapter 10

Kagome was still annoyed at the boys. The nerve of Harry to think she needed constant protection! It wasn't like she was getting attacked by demons at every turn these days. It was just Draco for goodness sake! And Draco too! Why had he goaded Harry like that? Watch your back, Potter. What was that about? Kagome shook her head returning her attention to what she was doing. It wouldn't be good to lose her concentration here in DADA.

They were currently learning how to manifest energy through they're wands to form weapons. It was very interesting actually. She was currently holding a gleaming sword of pink energy, which really was her wand transformed. She could also turn it into a bow, though she hadn't figured out how to make the arrows solid enough to use yet. Once they mastered this they would begin to learn how to actually fight with them. Maybe she could transform her wand into Hiraikotsu and hit Harry over the head with it...

Kagome shook her head, smirking a little at her own inside joke, and trying not to feel melancholy at the thought of Sango and Miroku. Especially with their great, great, great granddaughter in the room. She sighed deciding she should probably start talking to Harry again. It had been over a day since the incident anyway and he was looking rather miserable. She smirked again thinking she could at least have some fun for a moment.

Harry was currently in the back of the classroom, holding a deep green sword of energy in his hands. He had finally gotten the stupid spell down and it wasn't flickering out anymore. Just as he was about to try another weapon he felt a hand cover his mouth from behind and heard a familiar voice whisper,

"Surrender peacefully and I'll let you go."

"Kagome!" Harry whispered surprised, as she stepped away. Turning to face her the apology he'd been holding in the past day gushed out. "I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have followed you. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I just don't trust Mal-"

She cut him off, holding up her hand. "I know. You have to trust me though, Harry. I can take care of myself if something comes up. I appreciate you wanting to help, but I need to know your not going to sneak around whenever I hang out with Draco. How can I trust you if you can't trust me?" Knowing Harry understood her point she suddenly grinned. "Come on, lets keep practicing. If I could sneak up on you that easily you need a lot more training," she teased easily.

"Thanks," Harry said sarcstically, though he was thrilled. Kagome forgave him! The rest of the day flew by in a happy blur.

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Today was the first trip of the term to Hogsmeade. It was mid October now and getting colder by the day. She'd forgiven Draco the same day that she and Harry had made up and things were back to normal again. Kagome stood in the Great Hall, bundled head to toe, waiting in the line to get past Filch and outside. She was really excited to get to see the magical town right outside of Hogwarts.

"You have to go to Zonko's. Not as good as Fred and George's shop, but brilliant anyway. Oh! and Honeydukes too! More sweets then you can hope to eat in a lifetime there..." Ron was excitedly listing every place Kagome needed to see. Laughing as they finally got past Filch and his secrecy sensors the four walked happily down to Hogsmeade.

Malfoy was nervous. He knew he had to start actually doing something or he would be in trouble. Rubbing his left arm absently he thought about what to do. He'd successfully gotten her trust now, and was back in her good graces after the minor set back by Potter. Draco scowled looking around the entrance hall. This should be easy...he knew what he was going to do. Just one ancient dark object and a curse to activate it, and he could easily get rid of her for the Dark Lord with no one the wiser. Deciding not to think about it anymore for now, he went to find Crabbe and Goyle.

"Brrr" Kagome shivered as they walked into the Three Broomsticks. It was so cold out. They'd walked around most of the morning seeing all the sites that Harry, Ron and Hermione thought she ought to see. It really was an amazing town. If only it wasn't so cold today, she thought shivering again. She couldn't wait to try this butterbeer everyone was so fond of.

They sat enjoying their drinks and the warmth until almost noon. Wanting to get back to the great hall for lunch, they headed back out into the cold and started on their way to school, unaware of the figure following them.

Watching the four begin the walk to school Draco knew he had to strike now. Ducking into a dark alley he pulled out the object he'd just retrieved from his "hiding place" and spoke the words of activation.

Kagome froze, mid-step. It couldn't be. Not here, not now. She'd thought they were all extinct.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione turned to see why she'd stopped, and were startled by her expression.

"Kagome! What is it? Are you okay?" Harry asked as they rushed back to her.

"No," she whispered, trying to deny what she knew was about to happen. "Run!" she told the three as she turned, not looking to see if they listened to her, and ran to where she knew the demon would be.

"Find Kagome," he told the creature that had appeared out of the talisman, "and kill her." Turning, he quickly left the area, blaming the biting wind for his stinging eyes.

Sorry it's short and probably has some spelling errors etc.. Just wanted to get it up for you all. I'll do my best to update again soon. Thanks for waiting so patiently!

LA