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AN/Jelly Tot-x, thanks for the message, sorry about the dry Saturday. I'll also be posting chapter 22 shortly.
Cheap Thrills
Things Unspoken
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Walking to the staircase, Hermione and Draco heard two male voices. "It's past curfew gentlemen, oh it's you Professor. Hey Neville." Odd pair. On the seventh floor?
Snape took aim, "Mr. Malfoy, out so late, and far from your common room." Hermione intercepted, answering some perfunctory questions.
Neville and Draco looked suspiciously at Snape and Hermione. Their hackles rose, maybe it was their overly neutral tones. Neville met Draco's eyes, coming to the same conclusion.
"Draco, didn't you hear me? Come on. I'm going down anyway. The bottom floors are mine tonight."
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"Night Draco."
"You too, Granger."
Thoughts echoed in her head.
Snape caught up with her. Walking side-by-side. Say what you want to say.
Draco, really?
Hermione eyed two students. "Ten points from Ravenclaw. Go now." Professor, why are you here?
I don't know what I'm doing.
Say something Professor. Stairs, this aught to do the trick. Throwing a leg over the banister, she slid down.
"Ms. Granger! What's with you?"
Jolting at the bottom. "War's over, it's time to enjoy life."
"You're a danger to yourself and others."
Climbing down she bumped Snape. "Sorry, Professor." Walking on.
It's Severus