Hello, amazing people!

I just wanted to tell you people that Sally met Ron only after word went around that Draco and Hermione are dating. Enjoy! ;D

Chapter 5-

Hermione looked from left to right to check if the coast was clear. When she was sure no one was around, she waved her wand and transferred all her boxes into her car magically. Then, she opened the door of the car and jumped behind the wheel. She was irritated as she wasn't able to apparate because of her stupid boxes.

When she reached her destination- Malfoy's over-the-top mansion, she let out a gloomy sigh. She couldn't believe she would have to live with that arse for a few months. She let herself out of the car, which she had parked outside his gate; proved that she a friend of Mr. Malfoy's, and walked to his door. She knocked. While she waited, she looked at the house. She was quite surprised actually. She had expected Malfoy to do his mansion the way his father had. It was still grand but completely different. It was more of a beach house. But then, he lived on the beach. What else had she expected? It had a luminous glassy exterior and was on the short side. The house looked tremendously large. A family of twenty could live inside it comfortably, Hermione assumed. It was elegantly styled, and practically screamed the word 'rich'.

She could hear the gentle lapping of the waves and imagined herself strolling on the beach at night. The thought brought a smile to her face. She was brought back to earth when someone finally opened the door.

'Hello, Ms. Granger,' squeaked an Elf.

Hermione smiled and let herself in. If she was going to live here, then she was going to free all these elves for sure.

'Hello, Granger,' Malfoy entered the hallway and smirked at her.

Hermione nodded stonily and asked, 'Where will I be staying?'

Malfoy addressed the elf and said, 'Take her to the bedroom next to mine, the one on the right,'

Hermione shrugged at his rudeness and followed the elf. She had cast a spell on her boxes and they were now gliding along behind her.

'Come this way, Ms.' squeaked the elf.

'What's your name?' asked Hermione kindly.

'I am the Tippy, Ms.,' Tippy replied.

'Nice to meet you, Tippy,' said Hermione and then smiled.

Tippy bowed and led her to a large room. As he opened the door, Hermione realized that she would be staying in a room, which was next to Malfoy's! She wished she had protested earlier because there was no point doing it now. Tippy had already started unloading the boxes and Hermione hurried to stop him. She wasn't going to let someone else do her work, not when she could do it!

After unpacking, Hermione looked around the room. She hadn't noticed it earlier, but now when she looked at it, she was amazed! The room was large. It was larger than large. It had a queen-sized bed with a nightstand next to it. There were high windows that gave the room a bright and airy look. There was also a large flat screen on the wall, which shocked Hermione. She hadn't thought that Malfoy would use Muggle technology! There was also a walk-in cupboard and a dresser. The highlight of the room was the terrace. It had a huge pool and a lot of open area. It would look beautiful in the moonlight. The terrace took up most of the room. Hermione promised herself that she would work very hard from now on so that she could make more money and afford such a house, or at least such a room. It would be worth staying here just for the room.

'Impressed, Granger?' Hermione heard the very irritating voice of Draco Malfoy, which she would have to endure for a few months, behind her.

'What are you doing here?' she asked irritated.

'Careful, Granger. This is my house,' said Malfoy with a slow smile. 'So, tell me. You are blown away.'

Hermione nodded nonchalantly so that she didn't look as awed as she really was and said, 'It's okay,'

'You don't fool me, Granger. I can see it in your eyes. You love this house and the room,' said a grinning Malfoy.

Hermione rolled her eyes in surrender. 'Fine, it's great. I really do love the house. I didn't know you were capable of such good taste, Malfoy,'

'Wait, did you just compliment me, Granger?' Malfoy widened his eyes mockingly.

'Yes, I did. Now go celebrate.' said Hermione exasperatedly.

Malfoy smirked and left the room. Hermione let out a sigh of relief. She hoped he would stay out of her way.

lllllllll

Ron left his room and went down to the reception. He asked the receptionist if he could use a phone. She told him he could use the hotel phone. Ron thanked her and dialed Sally's number. After about three rings, she picked up.

'Hello, Sally? It's me Ron.' Said Ron nervously. What if she didn't remember him?

'Oh hey, Ron! How you doin'? said Sally enthusiastically.

'I'm alright. Say, how about we meet up today? For lunch?' He was much more confident now.

'Sure. How about the Midnight Café?' asked Sally.

'Awesome! See you there,' said Ron happily.

'Yeah, bye' said Sally cheerfully and hung up.

Ron put the receiver or the cradle and walked back to his room absentmindedly. He was in love again.

Not much about Sally, I know. But did you guys notice that Hermione and Draco are getting along better than before? Also, thank you for reviewing, putting this fic. on alert and favorites. I love you all so much! Tata.

-EpitomeOfImperfection