Library visits

Chapter 6

"Did you tell Ginny?"

"No, but-"

"Good, because you know it would kill her."

"Harry I get that, but-"

"Seriously," he said, interrupting her again, "Ron's mom would kill him too. I know he screwed up, but-"

"Harry shut up and let me speak!" snapped Hermione.

His eyes widened, but he stayed quiet.

"I understand that Ginny won't like it, but if he keeps at it like he is I'm going to tell her. Aside from the fact that she deserves to know, he needs to face up to his lies." she said, as she continued down the hallway.

"Hermione, please. He's still your best friend."

"No," she snapped, turning to face him, "He's not."

Harry was shocked by the intensity in her eyes, and let the subject drop. They walked in silence for a few moments before he spoke up, "I hear you and Ginny are going to Madam Malkin's today?"

Hermione smiled, "Yeah, she's quite the convincer."

He chuckled, "Now isn't that the truth."

"Harry...can I ask you something?"

They both stopped in front of the library and he nodded.

"Do you think me being with Malfoy is a mistake? I mean...do you think Ron has a reason to be mad at me?" she asked quietly.

Harry sighed, "No, I don't think Ron has a reason to be mad at you, or to be acting like a complete arse. As far as Malfoy goes...do you think he's a good person?"

"Of course."

"Does he treat you well?"

She nodded, "Very,"

He paused for a moment, noticing Draco behind her, before he asked, "Does he make you happy?"

She smiled, "Yeah, yeah he does."

He nodded slowly, watching Draco smile, "Then no, I don't think it's a mistake. Regardless of what Ron says, the two of you do seem to make a...nice couple."

Hermione squealed, very out of character for her, and wrapped her arms around his neck in a hug, "Thank you Harry."

He chuckled and hugged her back, "Yeah, yeah, go on now."

He pushed her off in the direction Draco had just gone, secretly happy for his best friend, and that she'd found someone who made her as happy as Ginny made him.

Now if only he could get his other best friend to quit before Hermione told his secret. It's not that Harry didn't think Ron deserved to get knocked down a few pegs, but who knew what the repercussions would be if the Headmaster found out.

For now it would just be best if everyone kept their mouths shut.

Hermione was sprawled out on the grass staring up at the clouds when Draco sat down next to her. She looked over and smiled.

"Hey,"

"Hey," he said, leaning over her to give her a kiss.

"When are you and Ginny leaving?" he asked, smiling as she leaned her head against his chest.

She mumbled something that he couldn't understand and he chuckled, "What?"

She sighed and lifted her head up a bit, "I said, I think we're leaving in an hour."

He nodded and started absentmindedly trailing his fingers over her back, tracing patterns only he seemed to know.

"You're quite a comfortable pillow." she said softly.