ride, draco malfoy

XV.

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We made it to Slughorns Christmas party. Harry came with Luna, and well McLaggen was already there waiting for Hermione. Ginny and Dean were having a good time, though Harry kept looking at them.

Did I mention Harry likes Ginny? Yeah, Hermione told me. Have we told Ginny? No, not yet.

Blaise and I stayed by the food area. Trust me when I say the food was delicious.

"This is really good!" I exclaimed, eating the cookies. "I know right!" Blaise said, also eating the cookies.

"God I really wish Draco were here right now." I sighed. "Hey, if he's catching up on work, then he probably is and besides it's Malfoy, you know he's always like that." Blaise said shrugging. "True." I said.

Harry came over to Blaise and I. He furrowed a brow at us. "It's not what it looks like." I said.

I didn't want Harry to think I was into Blaise or he was into me. This wasn't a date and besides even if I did bring Malfoy, how would I even explain to Harry.

Blaise took a cupcake and smeared the frosting on my head. He walked away, grabbing a napkin for himself.

I scrunched her nose, grabbing a napkin and wiping the frosting off my hair. What a fantastic idea Blaise.

"Uhm Hermione." Harry said. "What?" Harry and I looked over in the corner of the room, seeing Hermione hiding behind the curtain. I scoffed, "Classic Mione." Harry chuckled as we both walked over to where she was hiding.

"Hermione. What are you doing?" Harry whispered, "And what happened to you?" I asked, whispering still trying to get the frosting out of my hair.

Hermione gave me a look. Okay yeah, I shouldn't be talking.

Hermione shook her head and huffed, "No I've just escaped- I mean, I left Cormac under the mistletoe." "Cormac? That's who you invited?" Harry said in a tone.

"She never told you? Oh wait, it was a surprise. Sorry Harry." I quickly said.

Hermione turned her attention to Harry again, "I thought it would annoy Ron the most." The three of us looked outside the curtain making sure no one could see them. "He's got more tentacles than a Snarfalump plant." Hermione blurted out. I snorted.

Someone came in with food. "Dragon tartare?" They asked, "Oh uh no I'm fine, thank you." Hermione quickly said, I shook my head no.

"Just as well. They give one horribly bad breath." The guy said, Harry chuckled. "On second thought." Hermione grabbed the tray from the guy. "Might keep Cormac at bay." She said, shoving the food into her mouth.

"Jeez, Hermione, slow down." I said. "Oh my god." Hermione says, her mouth stuffed with the Dragon tartare. "Here he comes." Hermione left quickly, giving the tray to Harry.

"I-" I couldn't even speak a word. Harry tapped my shoulder. I turned around to see Cormac and screamed. "Sorry, I didn't see you there." I said quickly.

Harry cleared his throat, "I think she just went to powder her nose." He said. "Slippery little minx, your friend." Cormac said, "Likes to work her mouth too, doesn't she?"