A/N: Of course, I do not own anything involving with Harry Potter.

Thank you LOTRRanger for the artist advice with my last chapter!

Also, for those of you who don't remember, Madam Puddifoots was mentioned in the fifth book. I didn't come up with the name.


Chapter Nine: A New Priority

"Hermione?" said Ginny when she entered the common room later that night. When Draco and Hermione had departed in the Great Hall, Draco left to go to the Dungeons as Hermione walked up thee stairs to the seventh floor to come to the common room. She had decided to wait up for Ginny, thinking that she wasn't going to be much longer since she was with Blaise. But Hermione had indeed waited longer then planned and feel asleep on the couch infront of the nice fire.

"Hmm?" Hermione said quietly, stirring on the couch.

"Wake up, you need to go to your own bed." said Ginny, trying to pull Hermione up from the couch. Hermione looked around the common room to see that Ginny and her were the only ones left in there. She sat up from the couch and looked to Ginny.

"Where have you been? I've been waiting for you." she said quietly, rubbing her eyes.

"Blaise and I ended up walking around everywhere at Hogsmeade then we came back to the castle and walked around more."

"That means it went well?" she said smiling, happy for the other girl.

"Yes. I suppose so! He kissed me when we were saying bye to one another. Just a small peck on the lips. Even for the second, it was the best moment I've had."

Hermione laughed. "That is ridiculous. I still haven't gotten a kiss and I've been seeing Draco longer then you with Blaise!"

"Still?! I figured you would have gotten one today. Hermione, you should see the way Malfoy looks at you when you aren't paying attention. Even Blaise knows. When you both had left Madam Puddifoots, I said 'What do you think about them?' And you want to know what he told me?"

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Of course I want to know, Ginny!"

"Blaise told me that Malfoy was head over heels for you, but wouldn't admit to it."

Hermione smiled widely. "Draco said that Blaise hasn't stopped talking about you since last night." They both squealed, laughing together. Hermione filled Ginny in with her story of the day with Draco. Ginny smile every once in awhile to the story.

"Then he should have kissed you! That would've been a perfect moment. You are beautiful, Hermione." making a smooching noise. "kiss! It is not that difficult!"

"I know! Boys are totally barbaric! they drive me mad." she said, staring at the fire as the moment of Draco and her nearly about to kiss replayed through her mind.

"Tell me about your day with Blaise." said Hermione after she pulled away from her daydream.

Well after you left we stayed at Madam Puddifoots for a while longer and talked about Quidditch. He wont admit it, but I'm a better Chaser then he is. After that we walked around Hogsmeade. I think Harry spotted me in Honeydukes, but Blaise and I ran out of the shop. I'm not too sure if he noticed me or at least who I was with."

"Did you have fun at least? Don't worry about the git."

"I know, I'll hex him if he even begins to say something about it.. And yes, I did have fun! Who knew I would enjoy spending time with Blaise. He wants to have dinner together. Sort of similar to how Malfoy and you sneak around and do."

Hermione smiled. Happy to see that Ginny was happy. "That's great! It's always fun. The sneaking around the corridors and having a chance to get caught.. It's a lot of fun." Hermione smiled again. She was wishing she could see Draco now. To hug him tightly again. She felt save in his arms.


With the following morning and it being another free day of no classes, it was a normal sunday afternoon for most of the students at Hogwarts. Excluding a normal day away from Hermione and Ginny who sat at the tree infront of the Black Lake. They had a blanket around them that kept them warm enough to be out on the grounds and they sat there staring at the Giant Squib who tried to attack a bird as it tried flying by.

"What am I going to do?" asked Hermione, after telling Ginny how she was already falling for Draco Malfoy. He was the only thing she was able to think about. Her homework wasn't even completely finished as she would end up writing his name throughout some point on the parchment as he came to mind at random times.

"You are going to do absolutely nothing! Hermione, you don't need to tell Harry. You don't need to tell Ronald. You are happy with someone and no matter who this someone is, it should not matter to them. Every girl goes through with having these feelings for someone else. It's very natural. There is nothing wrong with you!"

"But with who it is? Do you think everyone is going to be as reasonable with who I'm falling for as you have been?"

"He's not a bad guy, Hermione. He has just always been put up as one because of his father. His father is not around anymore to worry about. Stop thinking about it so much."

Hermione sighed, she wanted to do what Ginny told her but it was easier said then done. It was not until they sat there in silence watching the water at the lake move around against the wind, when the familiar grey owl came in the direction they sat at.

"That isn't hard to guess who that is from." said Ginny, smirking as they noticed the letter dangling from the owls foot.

"Be quiet." mumbled Hermione, taking the letter from the owl when it landed right beside her on the grass.

Hermione,

I can't seem to be able to stop myself from thinking about you.

I was hoping that we could see each other tonight, because I

don't want to have to wait until the morning to see you. It's

getting pretty cold outside so perhaps we should meet elsewhere

instead our usual spot. Maybe an empty classroom?

-DM

"He just can't get enough of me.." she said in almost a whisper, smiling widely.

Ginny narrowed her eyes to her. "Don't even think to say that after, this is too good to be true! Blah blah! You're lucky you have heard from him. I haven't heard anything from Blaise this entire day now."

"Maybe you should write him then. He obviously likes you, he kissed you for gods sake!" argued Hermione. "Maybe he thinks he didn't leave a good impression on you yesterday. So he is afraid to write to you or come find you."

"Maybe you're right. Lets go to the castle and write to our boys." said Ginny standing up from her spot. She put her hand out to help Hermione and they discussed what Ginny could write to Blaise.


"Should I put dear Blaise, or just Blaise?" asked Ginny staring staright into the blank peice of parchment. Hermione couldn't help but giggle.

"Ginny. It's just the beginning of a letter. Just put Blaise. Then write whatever comes to your mind. Or how you enjoyed spending time with him yesterday. Stop making this so difficult."

Ginny glared at Hermione. "Look who is talking!"

Hermione gaped. "I have a reason too! You're just writing a letter!" Ginny sighed and continued to write. Hermione bit the end of her quill as to deciding what she wanted to write to Draco.

Draco,

I can't seem to stop thinking about you either. I would very

much enjoy to be able to see you tonight. How about you meet

me in the library just before dinner? Then we can just find a

classroom somewhere together. It is getting cold outside. Ginny

and I were out near the lake most of the morning. We watched

the giant squib try to attack a bird. Only entertainment we could

find this morning.

-HG

Draco sat alone at the tree infront of the lake. Where Hermione and Ginny had only been less then an hour ago. The only thing in his mind was Hermione. Not even the cold wind blowing against him bothered him. It was the last thing that was on his mind. His main priority was Hermione. Always. He wanted a way to let her know he was there. That he cared for her, wanted her.