Dramione

Twenty

After Draco was released from the hospital wing, Hermione insisted he go back to his common room, and that she would meet him later after lunch.  He hesitantly started to walk the opposite way down the corridor.  Once he was far enough away, Hermione quickly made her way to the great hall. She spotted Harry sitting next to Dean, Seamus, and Neville. 

"Harry..." Hermione said coming up to where they were. 

"Hello Hermione!" He said truly happy to see his friend. It had been a while since the two of them had really hung out.

"Can I talk to you for a second?" She asked politely.

"Sure."

"Alone.."

"Oh...um..yeah I guess."  He was a bit concerned of what was so urgent. 

Once Hermione had lead Harry out of the great hall she stopped in the quite vacant corridor.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Well I wanted to ask you about Dumbledore?" Hermione said in a quieter voice so no one would overhear.

"Actually Ive been meaning to talk to you about that...but with all the 'events' I didn't know if It was a good time." Harry replied. "Why? was there something youve learned about it?" He asked Hermione.

"Well....not really....It's just I think we should get to the bottom of it before the school year is over...and if it's OK with you...I think it best we keep it just between us.  Like our secret or something. After all I don't know who we can trust with this yet....But I feel like Dumbledore is trying to tell us something."

"Yeah I agree....but when you mean don't tell anyone...does that include Ginny and Draco?"

"Yes...that is why I'm here now....I never get much time away from Draco-" Hermione stopped speaking and looked at the passing students and smiled.

"We can't talk about this anymore....or at least here anyway....I'll talk to you later.  How about tonight, meet me in the room of requirement ok?"

He nodded and Hermione hugged him. She whispered in his ear. "Be safe Harry...your still my best friend ok.."

"Hermione...everything is alright...nothing is wrong!"

"I know it's just...sometimes I miss you is all."

"See you tonight 'Mione" Harry smiled, then went back to the great hall.

Hermione sighed, feeling more sure of her thoughts.  It was all OK.  She was just always uneasy, because for the past eight years, there was always something wrong, and being Harry potters friend made her in constant worry.

Suddenly she felt a pair of hands over her eyes.  See she was right.  It was all over....she was being kidnapped...and was going to die.

"Guess who?" It was Draco.

She turned around to face him. "You scared me!" she said sternly.

"Sorry?" he said confused.

"Stop giving me that look." Hermione scolded trying not to smile.

"What look?" he asked.

"The look you are giving me now....that makes me forget why I was mad at you."

"Sorry...it's just my face...I can't control it." he chuckled lightly.

"Yes you can Malfoy!" she rolled her eyes.

"Well I can't control this." He leaned in placing a gentle kiss on her lips. "Remind me again why I ever hated you."

"Remind me again why I ever fell for you."