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NEW GIRL

A Harry Potter FanFiction

Chapter Twenty-Three

"Granger, Parkinson, you two will partner."

Hermione let out a big harrumph.

"Malfoy and Sangster."

Draco winked in Monique's direction. Those lucky bastards. Knowing my luck, I'll probably be paired with Crabbe or Goyle… Or even worse, Harry.

It had been so intensely awkward between the two of us. Harry had insisted that we continue as usual, but he made it so incredibly awkward. He was constantly pouting and was acting even more jealous than usual. Why, only this morning Ron had put his arm around me all chummy and Harry had turned a violent shade of purple. It was increasingly infuriating. I looked up at Snape he was still pairing off the class.

"Weasley and Zabini"

"I refuse to partner with a Weasley!" Blaise said maliciously.

"Like, I want to be partnered with a prat like you Zabini." Ron spat back.

"I don't want to hear it." Snape continued, "Potter, you shall be with Bulstrode."

Harry mimed vomiting to Ron.

"Tongkummark, I'll put you with Knott."

I turned to face Theo, a warming smile played across my face. For once, something was going my way. Snape continued to prattle off names, but it was of no consequence. I was partnered with Theodore Knott. I would get to work in close range with Theodore Knott. Praise the Gods. Best part of it was that this was a long-term project, spread over three weeks. I would get to spend three glorious weeks with Theo. I threw a huge smile to Snape.

"Tongkummark, don't look at me like that ever again." Snape replied in that greasy tone of his.

I didn't care. I was partnered with Theo.

After two glorious hours of standing next to Theo, our bodies brushing against each other, getting all hot and sweaty (although this could have been because of the potion we were making, I like to think it was because of our intense chemistry) Snape told us it was time to pack up. I let out a sigh and flicked my wand, cleaning up the mess, as Theo bottled our brew.

"I expect part one of your project next class." Snape called out. I bent down and grabbed my bag, but was too late; Theo had already got it for me.

"This is too heavy for someone your size to carry!" He said with a slight chuckle. He helped it onto my shoulders.

"Hey! I'm a little Vegemite! I grow stronger everyday!" I laughed, putting my fists up for a mock fight. Theo looked at me confused.

"Oh, um, vegemite, is, oh never mind. I just mean that I am stronger than I look."

"That I know." Theo said quietly, his features softening. It took me a minute or two to catch my breathe. His beautiful eyelashes flickered slightly.

"Um, so, we will probably need to meet up and work on the written work." I said, trying to avoid his eye. I got all confused if I stared at them too long.

"Oh, yes, I suppose we will."

"Ummm, how about tomorrow night? In the library?" I suggested.

"Oh, I hate studying in the library; it's so stuffy and awful in there. How about my dorm? I'll make sure Draco isn't there to distract us."

Oh. My. God. I could not ask for a better situation.

"Sure." I stuttered.

"See you then, then." Theo said with a wink and left.

I was pretty sure I had just melted into a puddle on the floor.

It was an hour before I had to meet Theo. I sat nervously on the edge of my bed. My leg twitching. Monique looked lazily up from her book.

"Mong, you need to calm down. It's only study."

"I know! But everyone knows what happens with these situations! You're sitting close to each other, knees touching, reaching across each other, breathing softly on the back of your neck and before you know it you're making out!" I exclaimed.

Monique looked at me, her eyebrows raised.

"You read too much fan fiction."

Theo was waiting for me outside the portrait hole, which lead to the Slytherin common room. He looked good enough to eat. He had on a dark brown v-neck sweater, with dark blue skinny leg jeans and chucks. Drool. I looked up at his big blue eyes.

"Ready to study your ass off?" He asked.

"You bet." I said with a smile.

He grabbed my hand and guided me through the portrait hole and up the stairs. I could feel the stairs of his fellow house mates as I walked through the common room. I held my head high. I was allowed to be here. I was working on a project.

We entered his room. Draco was sprawled over his bed, he looked up at us.

"Hello, hello." He said with the trademark Malfoy smirk. Theo gave him a look.

"Ok, ok, I'm going." He said with a sigh. "Monique in your dorm?"

I nodded.

"Sweet. Check ya later." He swung his bag onto his shoulder and headed out the door. I turned and found Theo had spread the books all over the floor.

"I thought we could do some research first? I mean, if you want to." Theo said his eyes on the floor.

"Sounds good." I said smiling, dropping to the floor as elegantly as I could, without my dress revealing too much. Theo sat beside me, his cologne washing over me. I grabbed the book closest to me and began reading. Theo followed suite. His arm brushing against mine. It sent a shiver through me. It was going to be a long night.

After about an hour, I needed more parchment. It had actually been quite a productive night. I stood up, a little too quickly in fact, and fell a little. Theo's large arms caught me protectively.

"Are you ok?" He asked concerned.

"Yeah," I smiled, "Just got up to fast." His eyes stared into mine. My mouth went dry. His face was so close to mine. I could feel his breath becoming shallow.

"I-I'm sorry Mong, you have a boyfriend." He said, beginning to let go.

"I don't anymore." I said. His face turned to shock. I grabbed it and quickly brought it to mine. Our lips smashed against each other. My hands running through his hair. He brought my body closer to his. It was like an explosion. I had never ever felt like this with a guy. His hands ran down my back, placing them gently on my butt. He lifted me, allowing me to wrap my legs around him. His tongue darted in and out, his mouth following down my jaw line, as he took me over to the bed. He gently placed me down on his green bedspread. His eyes smouldered at me.

"Tell me if I'm going to fast."

I nodded, not willing myself to speak.

He gently kissed my stomach over my dress, his hands softly pulling it up over my thighs, until it was completely removed. My hands tugged at his jumper.

"This hardly seems fair." I said with a giggle. He quickly pulled the sweater over his head, revealing his body. It was to die for. He had a toned body, with a slight snail trail and a dabble of hair over his pecks. I ran my hands down his body and reached for his belt.

"Not yet." He said with a whisper, kissing me again. I leaned back pulling him with me. He pulled back and looked at me. His head twisting to the side. I noticed his pupils dilate and a slight flame run through them.

"Theo?" I asked. He didn't reply.

"Theo?" I asked again with more force. He turned his eyes on me. A menacing look playing on his face.

"Oh, I am going to enjoy this." He said in a gravely voice.

"Oh dear God." I said in a whisper. "Voldemort."

"How dare you utter my name, you filthy mudblood." He said, standing up, reaching for his wand. "Who, knew it would be this easy?" He said with a chuckle.

"Help!" I yelled. "HELP!"

"Oh, too late for that now."

"SOMEBODY HELP!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. He raised his wand above his head.

"SOMEBODY!"

"Avada"

"ANYBODY!"