Something Real {Dramione} (#Wattys2017)

Chapter 6: Making Hogsmead Plans

A/N: I thought I wanted it in 3rd, but I do like having you see through Hermione's eyes.  So it's going to switch off. I won't tell you when, because it will be obvious. Thank you!

   After another hectic morning in the bathroom, I decide that I needed to get some air instead of stay in my room all day and do homework like I had planned.

   Draco left after as well so I hadn't seen him the rest of the morning. I don't understand what it is about him. Over these past few weeks I've seen parts of him that didn't know existed. I've felt feelings that I hadn't known existed.

   I think I'm falling for this mystery man. But at the same time, I can't even stand to be in the same room as him. He's always trying to find a way to get on my nerves. He's so proud as well. And it is exhausting.

  I walk down the corridor and head to the Gryffindor Tower.

"Password Ms. Granger" the fat lady looks down at me.

"I'm sorry ma'am but I am afraid I do not know it. Is it pumpkin pasties?"

"Yes... how did you know?" She says swinging open the portrait.

"Well it is November and that is a popular treat for this season."

   The common room is fairly empty except for Harry, Ron and Ginny who are sitting by the fire talking in hushed tones.

"Hey guys." They all look over at me with big guns as I take a seat on the couch.

"Hermione, I didn't know you'd be visiting us today. I though you were busy with Malfoy." Said Harry.

I blushed suddenly thinking of this morning. "What do you mean busy with Malfoy?"

"You know, Headboy and girl duties. Or studying. We have a potions test Wednesday you know?" Ron said watching me curiously.

  "Oh of course. Well we don't, so I decided to set some time aside so we could all go to The Three Broomsticks and then stroll around Hogsmead"

  "Oh that's a lovely idea. Harry what do you say?" Ginny looks at Harry expectantly.

  "Yeah let's go! We should ask Neville and Lina as well don't you think?"

   "Of course. Let's all get ready and meet in the entrance hall in 15 minutes." I state walking out of the portrait hole and head toward my dormitories.

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"Hello Professor Snape."

"Ms. Granger. Oh an Ms. Granger, be aware of who you are to find inside. It may interest you." Snape said with a sneer.

I give him a pointed look and step through the hole.

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The room looks fine and all in place except for a few books that have fallen from the coffee table and the female garments that I can safely say aren't mine. I feel my heart ache in my chest.

I quietly step over the clothing and head to my door. Just before I open my door I hear moans coming from Draco's room. And the soft creak of a mattress. Great. Already? It's too early in the morning to be having sex... I hastily push open my door and cast a silencing charm around me in attempt to block out the ungodly sounds.

"Come on Hermione, it's okay. You're okay. You're okay." I continue repeating this mantra as I move about the room gathering my cloak and a little bit of Wizarding currency and tuck them in the small pocket in my cloak.

Closing the door behind me, I check Draco's undisturbed door and take off the silencing charm just to have my ears bombarded with the sounds of moans. I think I'm going to be sick.

  "Keep walking Hermione. Keep walking" I slide my cloak on and give his door one last look before stepping out the portrait hole.

   "Goodbye Ms. Granger. When shall I expect your return?" Snape said looking at me with a sneer.

  "I shall return by tonight of course, but you can't guarantee I'll be sleeping here tonight. Good day professor." I give him a curt nod and head toward the entrance hall.

  "Breathe. Breathe. In and out" I say sucking in a huge breath and letting it out. "You are stronger than that. Let it go." As I approach the entrance hall, I hear voices.

  "Oi Hermione, what took you so long?" Ron asks as he crosses toward me. Harry and Ginny are holding hands and smile waiting for us to depart.

  "Hello Hermione." Luna appears with Neville by her side. "Thank you for inviting us along. It was very kind of you. I do love going to Hogsmeade. Are we going to Christmas shop?"

  "I think that was the intention" I say smiling.
"Well, shall we then?"

And the six of us depart from the castle.

A/N: Hello! This was sort of a filler chapter. I know you were probably hoping for some Dramione drama and what not. I assure you that I haven't forgotten.

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