I Fell Into Your Arms

Chapter 35: Drunken Mistake

"Granger! Granger! Oi Granger!" A voice called through Hermiones fireplace.

The young witch was currently out cold. Apparently she had a bit too much to drink the night before.

Hermione groaned slightly before opening an eye. She winced at the light. "Who is calling me this early?"

"Granger its already 11am." The voice scolded.

At that, Hermione sprang up, "it is?!" Her head turned to the fireplace and she saw Blaise is the one responsible for waking her up. "Whats going on Blaise?"

"I could ask the same of you. You never get drunk." Blaise frowned.

Hermione groaned, "last night seems hazy."

"Really? I was there as long as you were, and you didnt touch one glass of firewhisky." Blaise replied.

"I have my secret stash."

"Moving on, do you want to hear about Dracos woman he loved or not?" Blaise asked impatiently.

"Yes come through. I just need to find..." Hermione rumaged through her dresser drawer until she found a small flask.

Blaise came into her office as Hermione downed the flask in one gulp. "What was that?"

"Hangover potion. I keep a big supply for my co wokers. So tell me, who was the woman?" Hermione asked.

Blaise raised his wand creating privacy wards. "His mother."

Hermione gasped, "of course. I forgot about that."

"You are human, Hermione." Blaise reminded the brunette.

Hermione huffed, "Do you think this is wise?"

"What is?"

"Dating Draco? You cant tell him. Or Ill set birds on you like I did the Weasel, but I think Im falling for him." Hermione blushed.

"I already knew that. But if youre falling in love with him, why do you wish to keep away?" Blaise raised an eyebrow.

Hermione sighed, "Draco has Scorpius to parent, and a teenager to watch.  Who is my newest student."

"Hermione, you two are only dating. And Draco enjoys his time with you." Blaise pointed out.

"I know."

"Why are you torturing yourself?" Blaise asked.

"Excuse me?"

"You just admitted to being in love with my best mate, yet you wonder if its the right thing for him?!" Blaise raised an eyebrow.

Hermione groaned, "Im trying to protect myself here!"

"I know, but maybe you should be more Gryffindor than Slytherin here." Blaise replied.

"Im not trying ti be sneaky here! Im just trying to not look like a fool." Hermione huffed.

"Love can be blind Hermione. Maybe you should trust that." Blaise sent the brunette a smile before disappearing through the fireplace.

Hermione only groaned in annoyance.

*

"Hello? Anyone here?" A man called into Hermiones office.

When no answer came, the man stepped out into the room. "Wonder where Hermione is."

Hermione meanwhile was running towards Minervas classroom. "Sorry Im late, Professor! Wow first time I've ever said that."

Minerva smiled, "No worries Hermione. A word?"

Hermione nodded stepping into the hall. "I am so sorry! I got drunk last night, which never happens."

"I know."

Hermiones jaw dropped making Minerva chuckle, "When you didnt show this morning, I got worried. So I sent Albus to check on you."

"Oh no." Hermione groaned

"He told me you got a little drunk last night. So I went ahead and taught your earlier classes. Did the overindulgence have to do with Mr. Malfoy?" Minerva raised an eyebrow.

Hermione cleared her throat, "Minerva, this is hardly an appropriate subject to talk about at this time."

Minerva smiled, "Sounds just like me."

"At dinner, maybe I'll answer that question." With that, Hermione  returned to her classroom.

*

Dear Granger,
(Yes, I'll still call you that.) I have to admit, the letter you sent me in your drunken state was VERY amusing. But, for your sake, we shouldn't shag all over Malfoy Manor just yet. Don't worry, I won't hold this against you. I'll floo call you later.

Dr. Swann (DM)

Hermione looked up from the letter she received at lunch and groaned softly. "I am never getting drunk again."

"What is it Hermione?" Harry asked.

Hermione folded up the note,"I uh...got drunk last night and sent Dr. Swann a very interesting letter."

"Drunk owling? Ouch! First time I did that, Ginny held it over me for a week." Harry chuckled.

"So its been done before?"

"Yea, it has." Harry smiled.

*

"Hermione?" A voice came from the floo.

Hermione looked up from the essays she was grading to see Draco in his doctor disguise. "Hi. I am so sorry about that letter."

Draco grinned, "I would love to do what you suggested...someday."

Hermione blushed. "I cant remember writing a letter to you."

"Are you....busy?"

"Not for long. This stack of essays are almost graded. What do you have in mind?" Hermione raised an eyebrow.

"How about in 1 hour you come to Malfoy Manor? We'll have dinner and I can get you to...relax?" Draco asked.

"I accept."

An hour later, Hermione floo'd over to Malfoy Manor. "Draco?"

The man in question came into the room looking like his usual self. "Hi Hermione."

The witch smiled, "what are the plans?"

"Wheres the fun in that?" Draco smirked