Draco.

It took Draco a short moment to comprehend what Harry had just suggested. He and Hermione dating? Coming from Potter, that was somewhat strange. He was Hermione's best friend and for him, of all people to believe they were dating, Draco began to doubt himself.

Of course, Draco and Hermione were not dating but it suddenly made him consider the concept. What would it be like to actually date her? She was extremely attractive, Draco couldn't deny that fact. And everyone knew of her outstanding intelligence. But was she what Draco wanted?

"Well? Malfoy… answer the bloody question!" Potter groaned, pulling Draco from his odd yet intriguing thoughts.

"No Potter, of course not." He muttered, he watched Harry relax considerably obviously he would go ballistic if Draco had said yes.

"Well that's encouraging, but seriously Malfoy… I know you're not a death eater or anything anymore… but I don't exactly trust you." He sighed, lifting himself up to stare at him directly in the eyes.

"As I said, I would never hurt Hermione" he confirmed before grabbing the door handle and yanking it open.

"Wait." Potter mumbled, causing Draco to sigh. He wanted to get away from Harry stinking Potter quickly, he was asking too many awkward and personal questions for his liking.

"Can you ask Hermione to owl me? I haven't heard from her for so long… and I want to know about what happened between her and Ron"

Draco nodded, "Fine, bye."

Potter nodded back then Draco swivelled round and strolled out of the office. Had he just agreed to do Potter a favour? No matter how much he had changed, there was still something inside that annoyed him about Harry Potter. So why would he do him a favour? He guessed it was for Hermione's sake.

As Draco reached the Floo station, he grabbed a handful of powder and shouted his destination.

To his delight he found Hermione crossed legged on the sofa divulged in a book as usual.

She glanced up when he entered and smiled.

"Nice day?" She asked, laying her book down next to her.

"Yeah, I guess… Although I had to speak to Potter…" he moaned, slumping on the sofa next to her.

"You spoke to Harry?" She chirped eagerly. Her face lighting up at the sound of his name, "What did he want?"

Draco wasn't sure whether or not to mention the fact that Potter thought they were dating. Not because he was embarrassed, but because he didn't want her to laugh at the idea. He was starting to become very fond of her.

"Oh, he told me to tell you to owl him…" he muttered, gazing down at the floor in annoyance. He didn't want Potter to get involved with the pleasant life that he and Hermione were now living.

"Oh, well… I think I should" She declared softly.

That was not what he wanted to hear. He did not Potter coming and taking her away. Trying to be a hero as always. They didn't need him, they were happy. As least he was happy. He had never really asked Hermione if she was too happy. He thought he better get to it, Draco wasn't one to hang around.

"Hermione, are you happy here?" He asked out of nowhere.

For a moment she looked startled by his question and frowned slightly. But as her eyes met his, she grinned gleefully.

"Yes, I am… Why'd you ask?"

Draco shrugged. He couldn't tell her the real reason. That he wanted her all to himself, that he didn't want her to leave and cause him to be alone. Suddenly the realisation finally dawned on him. He wasn't scared of being on his own, he scared of losing her because… he was in love with her.

Hermione.

She waited a few moments for Draco to answer but when he didn't, she started to giggle.

"Hello? Earth to Draco?"

He seemed to be almost in a trance and was completely still. The only movement was of his gentle breathing.

Suddenly he turned his face towards her and Hermione flinched ever so slightly at the fact they were so close together.

It brought sudden memories of the night when they had returned from Diagon Alley and she had thought about kissing him.

All different emotions ran through her as she stared deeply in the wide pools of grey.

"Drac-"

But before she could even finish his name. He pressed his lips softly onto her own and cupped her face delicately with his large hands. Hermione could not explain the emotions that were rushing through her body, only that she liked it a lot.

Soon their lips were moving rhythmically between each other's, and Hermione found her hand gripping his blonde hair roughly.

After a few minutes, Draco reluctantly pulled away and glared longingly into her eyes.

Neither of them spoke. Too completely stunned at what had just happened. It was entirely impulsive. It seemed over the past few months Hermione had done many things on impulse, not thinking about the consequences or anything to be honest.

Unlike with Ron, this decision was definitely for the best, she could tell.

Hermione gawked happily at Draco then cuddled down into his arms. Before when she had done this, he had stiffened but now he embraced her in his arms willingly.

As she reviewed the day in her head, Hermione suddenly remembered her encounter with Blaise and thought it best to tell Draco.

She sat up slowly, "I saw Blaise today" she announced, "He's worried about you."

Draco's reaction was unexpected, instead of being concerned about his friend, Draco simply sat there. His expression didn't change, he did nothing.

"Don't you care?" she wondered, forehead creasing at his under reaction.

This was his best friend and Draco didn't seem to give a toss.

"Not really." He dismissed, sitting forward slightly.

"But… he is your best friend, isn't he?"

"I suppose…"

Hermione looked at him worriedly. Maybe it was time that he saw Blaise and perhaps his parents. They must be so worried. She wasn't sure this Astoria girl would want to see him, and Hermione didn't particularly want Draco seeing her either.

Was she jealous?

"Draco, I think it's time we go and visit your parents?" she suggested quietly, holding her breath over his reaction.

"We?" he replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah… I bet they're worried" she muttered, knowing Draco's feelings towards his parents. He had told her that his parents didn't really care about him, but she knew this probably wasn't entirely true.

"Come on, then…" She beckoned, standing up and collecting her cloak.

"Now?!" He whimpered, jumping out with a panicked expression.

"Yeah, why not?" Hermione smirked, before chucking Draco's his cloak. She didn't know whether going to see his parents was a good or bad idea, but she would have to wait and see.

A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in ages! They've finally shown their feelings for each other yay! But I wonder how Draco's parents will take the news?