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Author's Greeting: Hey everybody! Here is another installment of my story. You know, I was looking back over my story. The early chapters. I was pretty new at this. My story didn't seem to flow as nicely as now. But everyone starts out choppy. I originally wanted to write a story centering around Hermione and George Weasley. Then one night as I lay awake I thought... I wonder about a story between Hermione and Draco? I wonder if there are even any stories out there concerning those two. Ha! I looked the next day and lo and behold! There were a few hundred pages of them. They are apparently one of the most popular pairings out there. They naturally would be. They are both extremely opposite and that attracts people. You know, it has been a while since I updated. College has started. Classes aren't too challenging though. I'm only taking 12 credits which is fine with me. But I'll need to up that if I want to graduate in 2 years. Anyway, the stage is set and the characters are moving on...

P.S.: Did I tell you that I've written the final chapter for this story? The story still has quite a ways to go. But one night I was in such an entranced mood that I couldn't help myself. I wrote the final chapter and let me tell you, it is great! I can't wait to show it to you. But we still have exciting chapters until then...:)

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kagomesdance: It's not my intention to make this a violent- centered story. In fact, Ron's abuse is more emotional. But there are some physical scenes.

mr snibbles: I do use "curious" a lot don't I? I like the word.

IronicSkys: My story is frustrating? Hmmm. Curious. Can you elaborate? Also, I suppose it does have feeling. I'm trying to make it authentic.

frenchpiment: If you poke me in the arm, I can't type very well. Haha. Thanks for the compliment.

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What does "PAMS" stand for?

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The day passed and Hermione found herself sitting in the Great Hall at dinnertime. Ron's words from earlier that day were still drifting around her mind.

"From now on, I am not letting you out of my sight. I can't trust you. Whenever you go somewhere, I'm going with you. No more of this sneaking off."

and the eerie "I will never break up with you. And you will never break up with me."

There hadn't been a big change in Ron's behaviour this day. Of course, Hermione hadn't done anything but go to classes and meals. Ron just went with her

everywhere as always.

One thing Hermione was wondering, was what Ron was going to do about the patrolling. How would apply his new rules to that? There was nothing to do but

wait and see.

After dinner, Harry, Ron and Hermione made their way up to the Gryffindor common room. Hermione was still wondering what Ron would say about patrolling.

Hermione quickly put her things away, (timed by Ron, of course) and came back down. Ron had just reminded Harry of a chart they had to fill out and Harry was

heading up to the boy's dormitories.

"I have to patrol tonight, remember Ron?" Hermione asked Ron.

"Of course I remember." Said Ron. Then, "Four hours, though." More to himself. He seemed to be contemplating.

"You know I can't do anything about it. McGonnagall has it all laid out." Hermione told Ron. She was afraid he would make her "check in" with him every hour or

so. That would be horrible!

"Well, I guess since it's Head duties..." Ron said. "But I'm still going to be waiting up for you. I expect you to be here at midnight."

"I will, Ron. I have nothing else I'm going to be doing." Hermione said, trying to keep things low key.

Harry appeared with both his and Ron's charts. "Here they are. Too bad Hermione won't be here to help." Harry said, regretfully.

"You need the practice!" Hermione chided. "Oh! I'm going to be late! I'd better get going." Hermione said as she noticed the time. It was only a few minutes to eight.

Hermione headed toward the door. Ron soon was at her side. "I'll be back in a few minutes, Harry!" Ron told Harry, looking back.

"I'll walk you down." Ron stated to Hermione. Surprise Surprise.

They quickly made their way down to McGonnagall's office.

"I'll see you at midnight, remember." Said Ron. As though Hermione had forgotten already.

"Ok. bye." Hermione said. Then she turned into McGonnagall's office where a fire crackled away.

Draco was already there.

"Ok. I will see you both at ten o'clock." McGonnagall said to them. They left the office and proceeded down the corridor and to the Great Hall.

Neither of them said anything as they began. Hermione was remembering last night where Draco had invited her back to the workroom next Tuesday night. How

on earth was she going to pull that one off? What with Ron's oppressive behaviour times ten, she would never succeed. What to do?

I'll have to tell Malfoy tonight that I can't make it. But what do I say? I have to have some excuse. Still four hours left, I can think of something.

The first part of patrolling went by smoothly. Nothing to report. Of course, there wasn't much talking either.

The two arrived at McGonnagall's office at ten p.m.

"No reports? Very well. I will see you both tomorrow. Good night." said McGonnagall.

They both went to the workroom for a short break. They didn't have to start again until ten twenty.

When they got to the workroom, Draco lighted a fire in the grate. Heat began to swirl around the room.

Still silence. Hermione's heart started to pound. Draco's blood began to rush.

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You know what? I like this so much I'm going to write another chapter. You really get into this stuff. I'm so excited! My heart is starting to pound.