All the Little Lies [WATTYS 2015 ENTRY]

Chapter Twelve

Draco's POV

I gaped at the every word that left out of her mouth. She was too brilliant to outsmart my Granger.

I tried connecting words, but I simply can't. My tongue has tied in different knots, incapable to speak to her question. She spoke words but I couldn't hear them. I was too swallowed up by situation.

"I got it from my father. I can buy anything with the money my family held. How about yours? Surely, this Time Turner can help you know the lessons well, thus having you the brightest witch alive", I said. I know that pointing her on being able to cheat is so unreasonable. I don't even question for one bit her brilliance. That would be my sixth little lie.

"Continuing my favor, I ask of you one little thing. Tutor me for the rest of the school year, and I'll keep your Time Turner a secret between the two of us. Any telling to your two friends of idiots and you'll know who'll know the use of it. You might use that for cheating...", I said, singing the last sentence. She has been stuck in the situation I have been before when she asked me that question.

I don't like the thought of bullying her, or even worse, blackmailing my little flower, but I know that this will be my cover for her seeing the Time Turner I've stolen.

"I-I'll... Alright, as if I have a choice with you. Every weekends, you will be expected to be in the library, the right corner so no one would spot us together. We will begin early morning until late afternoon", she spoke, making me gape now in shock. She simply agreed. It's a good thing, but at the same time, a bad one. Good, because she didn't have to think twice about it. Although, bad, since she might be able to outsmart me again and report the whole incident to any professor, especially Professor McGonagall, or worse, to Dumbledore.

She walked away quickly, having her flawless ginger hair fly with the careless wind.

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Saturday morning came by quickly. It has been three days since the first task of the Goblet of Fire has been commenced. As I sat on the spot where my Granger and I should meet, I can't help but feel nervous. What if she told the professors? What if this is just a game?

Then, I caught a glimpse of ginger hair that I knew all too well.

She was carrying three thick books. Wthout hesitation, I stood up, getting the books from her. She widened her eyes, probably unexpected by my move. She sat beside me as I placed the books on the table.

"I have here Potions, Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Which one should I start first?", she asked. I sat the seat vacant beside her and answered, "Potions please".

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It was nearly nighttime. We were about to end the lessons in Defense Against the Dark Arts, when both of us fell asleep. I woke up, next to my flower. Her breaths were calm. Her ginger hair was tied back with a ponytail. I couldn't help but smile at her figure. Everything screamed perfection in this girl. It was too hard not to notice.

I let her hair fall back, getting the ponytail loose. I carefully gathered her hair and started on dividing in into three sections. Soon enough, I was done braiding her hair. Any hairstyle fitted this girl. I shook her, waking her up. She just mumbled something, then went back to her slumber. I laughed. I carried the books back to their respective shelves.

I went back to Hermione. I placed her arms, wrapping it around my neck. I carried her light body. I went out the library and went to the Gryffindor house.

Luck have been on my side as I spotted Potter. Once he faced in my direction, he gaped at what he saw. I couldn't blame him though; it was too much to absorb. I signalled him to come to me. He opened his arms and took my Granger in his arms.

"What are you doing with her?", he asked. I simply answered back, "She's my tutor. Better get going. Bye".

As I walked back, I couldn't help but smile. Today's been great.

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Next chapter's gonna be about the Yule Ball! This one is pretty cheesy, so keep tuned!

CIANA <3