Chapter 5: Rule Number 4, Always Leave Him Wanting More

H e r m i o n e G r a n g e r

Hermione looking through each shelf thoroughly in the magical creatures section of the library was trying to gather information on the first event of the Tri-Wizard Tournament.

"We're off to Sugarplum's Sweets Shop." Ginny said walking away from Hermione with the other girls. "You sure you don't want to come?"

"No it's alright. I'll see you later." She replied still looking for the right book on dragons.

"Alright, Remember to-"

"Yes I know." Hermione interrupted.

Ginny gave her a smile as they all waved Hermione goodbye leaving their designated library spot for the last six weeks. It must have been 20 minutes since they left leaving her to find the book all on her own.

"Where is it?" she asked herself. "I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be in this section…"

"Looking for this?" A voice came from behind her.

She turned around to find Draco holding the book up beside his face giving her a smile.

She smiled back at him quickly trying to process the rules into her brain. "Hey there, I see that you're the one who had it all along."

"It must be fate." He said walking over to her. "Who knew I'd be the one to help you end your search."

She stared at him wondering if he meant more than just finding her desired literature of the hour.

"Well thank you for deciding to return it. You'd usually hide it just to see me run around campus looking for it for your amusement."

He laughed. "We should end this feud between us. Hatred can cause one to look old."

"You're funny." She joked stretching her arm out signalling Draco to hand it over.

Draco quickly took it behind his back causing Hermione to try and take it. He laughed at Hermione struggling to keep her balance as she tried grabbing the book from behind him. "I'll give it to you on one condition."

Hermione stopped to look at him. "What is it?"

"Kiss me." He said a smirk spreading across his face.

Hermione found herself staring at his lips wondering that to do. Ginny never told her what to do if he wanted to snog her. She couldn't say no, and if she did she'd have to say it in a way that would leave him wanting more. Since their first encounter at Hogsmeade, Hermione was actually starting to think that completing this plan would be a piece of cake. Although, she would still find it quite awkward flirting with Draco during class when Ron and Harry were there witnessing her every move.

"Alright." She said smirking back at him.

Hermione slowly leaned in feeling his warm breath on her face. She lifted her thumb up to feel his cheek; her other fingers finding a way to curl into his bleach blonde hair. His sight turning pitch black as his eyelids wept down covering every centimetre of his eyeballs. She leaned in as far as she could; pressing her body against his. She could feel the suspense building up from inside Draco's body at her very fingertips. A smile sneaked upon her face as she stared at his now closed eyes. She knew she was being such a tease. Her other arm sneaked around his waist quickly snatching the book away from his hands. She broke her contact with Draco's skin taking her belongings as fast as she could giving him another wink when his eyes opened. Hermione ran across the library watching Draco standing there stunned like he was at the Teashop. She smiled to herself leaving the room; teasing Draco was starting to become amusing to her.

The Gryffindor Common Room was quiet; the only sounds being heard were the sparks flying from the fireplace. Hermione walked her way over to the red velvet couch a book on dragons in her right hand and Ginny's guide in her other as she slumped down making herself comfy. Ginny told her to make a tick beside each rule she applied to every encounter she had with Draco for the past week and write an entry on how well it worked. So far there were 12 entries, but Hermione wasn't sure if in class encounters would count. Most of her buddies were at Diagon Alley buying confectionaries at Sugarplum's Sweets Shop, so no one would be bothering her for a while.

"Ahh… finally some time to relax." She whispered to herself throwing Ginny's guide onto the floor. She didn't want to spend all of her time focusing on bringing down Draco. She wanted to help Harry too with the Tri-Wizard tournament. Besides, Draco should still be bewildered from their most recent meet in the library. A breath of air left her mouth as she opened the book.

Her eyes widened a little seeing a piece of parchment paper being attached to the front page. It read:

Hey Granger ;), I have a feeling that you'll try to escape from me when I give this book to you. As clever as I am, I've already thought of a way for you to make it up to me. Meet me at The West Wing 9pm tonight, unless you are scared of breaking curfew. I'll be waiting for you. ;) Don't be late.

Yours Truly, Draco Malfoy

Hermione smiled at the note. All she COULD do was smile at the note. Draco WAS pretty clever…