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Chapter 18
Looking up at the stars from the astronomy tower, she rubbed her arms as the cool breeze blew. She felt a warm cloak being draped over her shoulder, and a pair of strong arms wrap around her waist. She smiled and leaned back, knowing exactly who it was. "I miss you" he whispered into her ear.
Luna turned around and buried herself into Blaise's embrace. "I miss you too."
For a while the couple stayed that way, enjoying each other's presence. Blaise sighed frustratedly. "We've been at this for a week, but those two idiots are so stubborn."
"Just a little more patience. They're close to crumbling. I can feel it."
"Well they better hurry up. The quicker they get together, the quicker he can move his hands from you and to Hermione." Blaise growled. "I'm starting to get jealous."
Luna smiled. "I am too, you're practically on top of Hermione. But we have to do this for them. They're stubbornness are making them so blind."
He sighed again. "Are we doing the right thing?"
"I honestly don't know, but it's the only way we could think of to give them a little push."
Blaise snorted. "More like a shove. Every time I'm near Hermione, I feel like he want to just whip out his wand and Avada me." He gasped in horror "He doesn't need a wand, he can do it with his mind."
"Draco can do wandless magic?"
He nodded. "He's a pretty powerful wizard. He hasn't mastered it yet, but when his emotions are strong, his powers get stronger. That's why you don't piss him off."
Luna pondered this. "Well, I don't think he'll Avada you just yet. I think he wants to Crucio you first before he kills you." She giggled as he gulped in fear. "Don't worry, one of them will burst with so much jealousy soon, that he won't have time to send a spell your way."
"Who do you think will be first? I think it's going to be Draco."
"Personally, I think it might be Hermione."
Blaise looked at his girlfriend, smirking. "You wanna bet? 10 galleons it's Draco."
"Deal, 10 galleons it's Hermione."
"We should seal this bet." He said slyly "With a kiss"
She giggled as she slapped his arm. "Alright" She said, placing her lips on Blaise's. "I love you" She whispered, pulling away.
Blaise held onto her tighter. "I love you too"
Harry pulled Emma closer to him as they sat alone in the Gryffindor common room couch. Emma sighed staring into the fire. "Do you think it'll work?"
"What?" Harry asked
"You know, this whole Blaise and Luna making Draco and Hermione jealous"
He rubbed his temple. "Yeah I think it will. It has to"
Emma grinned and looked at him. "You know from what Hermione told me, you surprised me."
"Why is that?"
"Draco Malfoy is supposed to be the Golden Trio's enemy, yet you seem so keen into getting him together with Hermione. You'd think that if he even touches a strand her hair, you would Avada him on the spot."
"Yeah in the past I probably would have. I was about to once, actually. But now, I can see the way he looks at her, and I can tell he loves her as much as I do, maybe even more."
"I'm proud of. Putting aside past feeling so they can be happy together. You know Hermione would never truly be happy with him unless she knew she had your approval. You can be pretty great sometimes.:
"Sometimes?" Harry stood and pulled her up with him. "Well then let's sneak into the Room of Requirements, and I can show you how I can be." He whispered in her ear huskily.
The gang sat the end of the Gryffindor table happily eating their lunch. "Are you all going home for the holidays this weekend?" Hermione asked.
"Herms, I'm stuck her with you, remember?" Emma said
Draco's head shot up. He hadn't really given the upcoming weekend much though. "You're staying at Hogwarts?"
Hermione nodded. "My parents usually go on some get away with Emma's parents every year. I usually stay at the Burrow, but..."
"Same here Mione. It's too awkward at the Weasley's so I'll be here with you and Emma." Harry said
"Really? Blaise and I are stuck here too. Both out mum's are having a Mums only Christmas in Switzerland. It's our gift to them. They both need it. With both our fathers gone, we decided it was to lonely to go home." Draco explained
Hermione smiled. "We can both be there for Aria's first Christmas." Draco grinned. He liked that idea a lot.
"What about you Luna?" Blaise asked curiously. "Are you going home?"
Luna shook her head. "Father's out on an adventure looking for Merfundors, so I'll be here."
"So it looks like we'll all be together this Christmas." Emma exclaimed
"Why don't you guys stay at our dorm?" Hermione suggested. "So when we wake up Christmas day, we'll be together. I'm sure Aria will love that."
"That's a great idea, Herms. It could be like a big sleepover." Emma replied.
"It's settled then. Everyone's to come to our dorm Christmas Eve." Hermione said and everyone nodded.
"Draco, your tie's crooked." Luna pointed out.
"Oh I did not notice. I was in such a rush this morning." Draco explained looking down.
"Here, I'll fix that for you." She reached for it, untied it and neatly tied it back up. "There all better."
"Thanks Luna, you're the greatest."
Hermione rolled her eyes. 'Anyone can tie a stupid tie'
Draco and Hermione were about to enter Potions, when Luna came through the door. "Hello, Draco, Hermione." She greeted.
"Where are you heading next?" Draco asked
"I have History of Magic" She replied, holding up her big book.
"I'll walk you there" He said, taking her book from her hands.
"Thanks Draco, you're so sweet." She stood on her toes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
He grinned cheekily. "Anything for a pretty girl."
Hermione looked at them in disbelief. "Draco, you can't be late for Potions!"
"Professor Snape will let me off easy." He said and he started walking away with Luna. He then looked back at her. "Save me a seat Hermione" he called out.
"What is Malfoy pouting about?" Harry asked as he sat on the sofa in the Head's common room.
"Hermione didn't save him a seat in Potions, and he had to sit with Parkinson." Blaise sniggered
"He shouldn't have been late for Potions. I'm pretty sure Luna would have reached her next class perfectly fine on her own." Hermione scoffed.
"Sorry for being such a gentleman" Draco said angrily, crossing his arms and sticking out his bottom lip. "You don't know how awful it was working with Pansy. She pinched my arse. I have felt so violated in my whole life."
"Oh don't be so dramatic" Hermione snapped, but he only stuck his tongue out childishly at her.
He watched angrily as he watched Hermione and Blaise play with Aria. He stood up and snatched Aria and from Blaise's arms. "That's my kid" he mumbled, before stomping into Hermione's room, and slamming the door.
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