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Chapter 12

2 months later- December

Draco scowled as he sat on the couch, looking out the window. Hermione came through the portrait and looked at him. "What's with you?"

"That!" He said angrily glaring out the window.

She followed his gaze, confused. "The snow?"

"Yes!"

"You don't like the snow?" she asked, shocked.

"I hate it! It's an absolute nuisance."

"Draco, snow is amazing! I love it so much. Why do you hate it so much?"

"It's wet, it's cold...What are you doing here?"

"I forgot my book." She grabbed it off the table and out it in her bag. "Now, Draco, don't go changing the subject. Snow can be so much fun."

"I don't wanna snow." He stood up, grabbed his bag, and headed for the portrait.

She rushed after him, catching up his pace. "There are so many things you can do. You can make a snow angel, or a snow man, have a snowball fight. You can-"

"Hermione I said drop it!"

She glared up at him. "Fine!" She spat before walking ahead of him.

Hermione sat angrily down at the end of the table with Dean and Luna. "Lover's quarrel?" Dean asked

"Quarrel yes, lovers, not so much" She said glaring at him. "How many times do I have to tell you, and everyone else, Draco and I are not together!"

"Just playing with you Hermione." He said holding up his hands. "How's Aria?"

"She's good. She's got the sniffles, but Madame Pomfrey says she'll take care of that." She sighed. The whole school knew about Aria now. Surprise, surprise, Ginny told Lavender, and then, of course, it just spread like wildfire throughout the school. She and Draco had become the talk of the school. Many of the Gryffindors turned their backs on her. Wherever she went, there were whispers. A lot of the girls would walk by, "accidentally" bumping into her, and then in low whispers they would make some sort of snide remark. Other "accidents" that would happen to her were drinks spilling on her, tripping in the halls, or falling down the last few steps.

When Draco found out about these "accidents" he was absolutely furious, and no one dared go against the Slytherin Prince. They got over her in about a month, except for Pansy Parkinson, of course. She would catch her glaring at her occasionally. There were still a couple whispers here and there, but the should die down soon...hopefully.

Hermione looked towards the center of the Gryffindor table, where Harry, Ron and Ginny sat. She hasn't talked to them for the past couple months. Ginny did talk to her once in a while...she was one of the girls with the snide remarks and caused some of the "accidents". When Ron found out about the fight between Harry and Draco, he was furious and refused to talk to her. Harry was the worst. Not only would her not talk to her, but she would always catch him giving her these sad looks that just about broke her heart.

Ginny saw her looking over, and put her elbow on Harry's arm, playing with his hair, as she smirked towards her. When Harry just shrugged her off, it was Hermione's turn to smirk. Ginny always clung to Harry, but she was always shrugged off, not even paying attention to her. Harry...she missed him so much. Not as a boyfriend, but as a friend. Clearly he was not into Ginny. She was not mad at him, she was mad at Ginny. She wanted to work things out with Harry, bring back the friendship, but he doesn't feel the same way.

Harry turned towards her with another sad look. She immediately turned away, not wanting to see the sadness in his eyes. Her attention turned towards the Slytherin table where Draco was laughing at something Blaise said. She smiled. Blaise was not such a bad guy. He's such a great friend to Draco. He's also been really nice to her, especially to Aria. He absolutely adores Aria. He's always at the Heads tower on weekends, playing with her. She and Draco have already talked about it, they were going to ask him to be Aria's godfather.

Dean whistled "Earth to Hermione"

Hermione shook her head. "What?"

"You were off into you little world again." He responded

"Are you alright Hermione?" Luna asked

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Were you thinking about your fight with Draco this morning?"

"Yeah, I guess." Hermione lied. She didn't want to bring up her issues with Harry, Ron, and Ginny...and just about the entire school. "Did you know that Draco hates snow? I just can't believe it."

"He has to have a reason for hating snow." Luna said

"He says it's wet and it's cold."

"It is wet and it is cold." Dean interjected.

Both girls glared at him. "I think you should show him how fun snow can be." Luna sighed "You can go hunting for Snorkusses. They're easier to find when it's snowing out."

"Um...thanks Luna." Hermione replied. "Well I better go, I want to check on Aria before classes." She stood up, and headed of the Great Hall. She made her way to the stairs, rubbing her forehead, where a headache was starting to form.

"Do you have a problem with me bitch?"

Hermione tried to hold back a sigh as turned towards the red-head. "I really don't want to deal with this right now, Ginny."

"I don't give a fuck, Granger!" She yelled, stepping toward her. "I saw that little smirk on your face earlier, and don't think I didn't see you staring at Harry either. Why can't you see that he does not want a little whore like you around?" She spat

Hermione laughed."Ginny, I think you're the little whore that he does not want around."

Ginny whipped out her wand "You-"

"Weasley!" Draco growled. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"

She put her wand back in her robes. "This is none of your business, Malfoy."

"I am head boy, and when you're causing trouble, it is my business." He snarled. "50 points off Gryffindor, and detention for you Weasley."

"That's not fair! You're only protecting your little slut."

"Don't make it two detentions."

Ginny growled, shoving past him. "Stupid ferret." she mumbled

"That's two detentions Weasley, and don't think I can't add a third." He called after her.

Hermione glared at him. "I could have handled just fine."

"I'm sorry for coming to help you out." He said sarcastically.

She sighed. "Thank you."

"Your welcome."

"What are you doing out here anyways?"

"I saw the Weaselette storming out of the Great Hall after you. She still not leaving you alone?"

"Obviously. Just because of Harry. She groaned frustratedly as she sat at the steps of the stairs. "I don't even want to date him. I just want to be friends. I lost my best friend and I miss him."

He sat next to her. He put an arm around her should, pulling her towards him. He kissed her forehead. "I'm still here." He whispered

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