Chapter Eight

Hermione was standing before harry speechless. Draco had requested her silence, but harry had asked her a direct question.

Taking a deep breath she made a decision.

"I was reading in here looking for spells and studying for ways to become your secret keeper." She said looking up at him unfailingly

"And I remembered Sirius had said I could enter a room thinking about a library. I did and it was filled with spell books. "she said in an amazed voice, knowing he would believe she had lost track of time in the library.

He seemed to relax "Oh …. I went in looking for you, but I didn't think about a library. I guess that's why I didn't see you."

She silently applauded herself for her successful lie but couldn't help feeling guilty.

"Molly and Arthur are downstairs with Ron, Ginny and Sara."

"Sara? Ron's girlfriend?" Hermione said, wondering what Sara would be doing here.

"Yeah I don't get it either, but they are here and waiting for us." He said with a smile. It warmed her heart.

Hermione was beyond confused she didn't know what to think.

That kiss with Draco was amazing it was so much different than the kiss she shared with Harry. There was so much emotion and passion in Draco's kiss. Harry's kiss was pretty amazing in its self though. She just didn't know. She had told Draco nothing was going on with Harry, and even though he showed no reaction to the comment she hoped it might mean something to him.

But was she lying when she said nothing was going on.

There had been some definite flirting going on and the kiss. He had been looking at her the other day when they were running. But they hadn't talked about it.

She followed him down the stairs to the kitchen where Molly was cooking dinner. Hermione had gotten used to cooking dinner for her and Harry. She liked to cook. She sat down next to Harry, Ron was on her other side and the girl Sara was on Ron's left.

Ron looked at Harry.

"Is it ok that Sara stays for the rest of the summer her father and bill are on a mission in China to see if they can catch a wild dragon there."

Harry saw the question coming because he had seen that there were three trunks in the hallway.

"Sure Ron, there's always room for more in this house," he said hospitably.

He had already decided that it would be best if Sara stayed for the summer. That way, he wouldn't have to hear Ron moping all summer and talking about how much he missed her.

He caught Ginny's eyes and saw her role them in Sara's direction, and they both stifled a laugh.

Hermione saw the two of them looking at each other and felt jealousy swell up inside of her. For a few minutes she contemplated whether or not she had a right to say anything. She pushed the food around on her plate. It wasn't until she felt harry lean in and whisper something in her ear that she stopped playing with her fork.

"Personally, I would have to say I enjoy your cooking much, much more."

His breath tickled her neck and she couldn't stop the blush from pinking her cheeks.

For the rest of the meal the conversation went on as it usually would. The only difference was the looks Harry was giving her when no one was looking.

After dinner it was late and they all retired to bed, each to their own rooms. There were so many rooms in the house that Harry saw no reason for them to share. Even though he suspected that Sara and Ron would probably opt to room together.

Harry lay in the master bed unable to fall asleep. He finally dosed off thinking of Hermione and whether or not he could have a future with her.

Hermione fell asleep thinking of Draco and all he had been through in his life. She didn't know exactly how she felt about harry but she knew for sure that she definitely wanted to kiss Draco again. She woke up around one and made her way to the bathroom. One her way back she found herself walking into the library. She had to see Draco she had to tell him that she wasn't completely honest with his when she said nothing was going on with Harry.

She pulled the leaver and saw that the room was transformed in to an enormous bed room with an enormous bed in the middle. Figures that he would imagine the best room possible for himself.

She made her way over to his bed and quietly sat on the corner. She took a sharp breath in when she realized that he was wearing nothing but the sheet that was conveniently covering his waist. She saw the scars around his stomach she reached across to touch them again. For a few minutes she traced them unstill she was sure she could write a paper on the design they created across his stomach. She heard him moan and saw little goose bumps erupt over his entire torso. The moan was one of the most magical sounds she had ever heard. She didn't even realize that he had woken up. It was only when she felt his arm move to pull her closer.

"I wanted to thank you for everything today." He said in a sincere voice as she laid her head down on the pillow next to him.

"It was nothing, I'm sure you would have done it for me." She said grateful he didn't yell or kick her out. She continued, "I just want you to know that I wasn't completely honest before, when I said there was nothing between me and Harry." She said, not sure what she expected his reaction to be. "He kissed me earlier this week. I don't know what it means but I do know that I needed to see you tonight and I needed to see if that kiss was just a onetime thing or…"

She was cut off by him turning on his side to face her. He took his left hand and moved it up to stoke her cheek and moved his other hand to pull her closer to him. He looked at her with those captivating gray eyes and kissed her.

It was like an eruption had gone off inside her. There was so much more passion in this kiss. She rolled him over so she was half way on top of him and deepened the kiss his hands were roaming respectfully? over her silk night dress, careful to avoid any places that might upset her.

Draco was not sure what he was feeling. He had kissed a few girls in his years in Hogwarts, but not like this. He had never felt like this before. He didn't want to push her into anything she didn't want to do. Especially choosing him over potter. If she needed time he would give it to her

When they broke apart he looked into her eyes.

"I don't care if you kissed Potter as long as you keep kissing me." He said with his smirk. That melted Hermione into a puddle. This kiss she initiated. It was more forceful. And by the time they broke apart both were breathless and she knew she had to be getting to bed. She looked at him and said she would see him tomorrow. And she apologized for barging in the way she did.

"Don't be sorry Hermione; I loved every second of it. Just from now in I think I'll sleep in pants, because I'll be expecting more visits like this in the future." He said in a sweet voice that she was a bit surprised to hear coming from him.

She knew that she would be making the trip tomorrow night as well and leaned in and gave him another kiss, turned and left to room with a huge smile on her face and made her way back to her bedroom.

AN: I hope you guys are enjoying the story … I have up to chapter 10 written so leace a comment and ill post faster !!!!!