Four Nights

   "Funny you should ask-" Draco heard her say in almost a whisper as he watched the scene in theLibrary curiously from behind his Herbology book, seeing her lean forward like she was about tolet the red-headed Weasley girl in on a big secret. And maybe she was. 

   "I've signed up on one of those online dating sites. I figure it was time to take life by the balls, asit were." Oh ... oh, this was too good. 

   Draco shifted in his seat to get a better view, whilst trying to remain hidden behind his book. Howhad she managed to bewitch a Muggle computer into working in the castle? Did McGonagall knowshe had that? 

   Crafty cow ... twenty points from Gryffindor ... 

   "You're bloody mental, Hermione..." came the Weasley girls voice in a hiss. Obviously she wasnot keen on the plans her friend was setting in motion for herself. 

   "Think what you like, but now that I'm on the career path after I complete my NEWT's, I need tofocus more on my private life, and apart from Viktor, I've never really dated before, and I'm morethan ready to get out there and start meeting people." She sounded determined and more thanconfident in her decision. Draco admired that. 

   Go get your nuts, Granger ... anyone's is better than Weasley's. 

   "More importantly," she continued in a hushed tone as she studied her computer screen. "It's hightime I lost my virginity. I've begun to feel like it's hanging over my head, following me around likea black cloud." 

   Draco almost shot out of his chair. 

   Jesus Christ Granger, you're in a Library ... have a bit of respect... 

   She was a virgin. A bloody virgin. 

   All manner of ungodly thoughts and sordid little fantasies erupted in his brain. Mainly ones abouthim opening those legs of hers and plunging into her tight, hot-

   Shit ... 

   "The main reason I'm still a virgin is because I held out hope for Ron being my first, but I knowit'll never happen. I need to finally let that dream die." She added thoughtfully as her redheadedfriend gave her a sad look. "It would never have worked, we're just not compatible." 

   She was so matter of fact. 

   Bet she'd be a bossy little bitch in the bedroom ... 

   Well now, there was a thought. 

   "For all those brains you have, it is a terrible fucking idea," The Weasley groaned. "You couldmeet a psycho serial killer, get dismembered and left in some random stalker's cellar." 

   Granger folded her arms over her chest and pouted. "Women join online dating sites every day. It'snot that risky, Ginny." Draco's gaze rolled over to Weasley again to see what her argument mightbe. She tight-lipped and quiet, the clench of her ticking jaw was her only movement. 

   "I just think you should concentrate on your NEWT's and impending career, Hermione." Herfriend finally told her. "If it comes along and it feels right, then go for it..." She sighed. "But Idon't want you to lose focus. I don't think casually dating is probably the best idea for you rightnow." Her tone was full of genuine concern, but Granger didn't look like she had the patience forher friend's overprotective bullshit right now. 

   "Ginny, you've never thought me dating anyone but Ron was a good idea," she snapped. "Andthat's why I'm still a virgin who has zero seduction etiquette and no idea how to even go aboutseducing anyone or being seduced myself. It's time I grew up."