After All This Time - Book 2

Fifteen

Annalise's POV

When I awoke I was still in Snape's bed with Draco snoring softly next to me. I rubbed my eyes and rolled over on my side, glancing at the small clock on the bedside table. 7:28. I groaned and rolled back over, gently nudging Draco to wake him up.

"It's 7:30, I'm going back to my room before breakfast."

Draco replied with a muffled groan and rolled out of bed. He threw his jacket over his shoulder and ran his hand through his disheveled hair before turning back to me. "I'll walk you to Gryffindor tower."

I got up out of the bed and threw on my cloak, grabbing my wand and shoes as I followed Draco out of the room. We quickly made our way to Gryffindor tower, making sure to avoid any students or teachers.

"You know" Draco said through a yawn. "If anyone saw us right now I couldn't imagine what they'd think."

"Oh I know exactly what they would think" I groaned. "Draco Malfoy and Anna Potter spent a romantic Sunday night together."

Draco let out a loud snort as we rounded the corner. "Just think what Umbridge would have to say about that."

I tried my best to supress my laughter as I spoke the password to the portrait guarding the door. "I'll see you in potions Malfoy."

As the portrait closed behind me I quickly ran up to my room and into the bathroom. Hermione was already gone and most definitely noticed my absence this morning. If she asked, I figured I would just give the excuse that I had early morning detention duties with Snape. I quickly dressed, waved my wand around my hair and face, and grabbed my books as I ran out of my room. When I got down to the common room I was met by the twins who were also on their way to breakfast. If anything, I could at least have a normal conversation for the next ten minutes before Hermione bombarded me with questions about my whereabouts.

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As I walked into the Great Hall with the twins I noticed that Hermione was missing; so was Snape.

"Any new information?"

"No" I responded as I sat down at the table between the twins. "It's only been two days Ron, what could possibly go on in that short period of time."

"Oh I don't know, maybe a certain someone and her boyfriend getting plastered in Hogsmeade?"

"Bloody hell George, how did you know about that?!" I exclaimed as I whipped my head around to the boy sitting next to me.

"Oh everyone knows" Fred snorted as he piled his plate with food.

I let out a small groan and banged my head down on the table. "Is there anything I can do without someone finding out around here?"

"Nope" the twins replied in unison. I lifted my head up as George grabbed the plate from under it and started loading it with food.

"Now now little Potter, you probably still have quite the hangover and will need some food before you go to hell."

"Hell?"

"Potions!"

"Oh, I'm not worried about Snape. He gave Draco and I a nice verbal lashing already last night."

"Well get ready for Umbridge's."

I looked across the table at Harry who had spoken for the first time since I arrived at breakfast. "Umbridge?"

"She's inspecting potions today."

"Just what I need" I replied, rolling my eyes. "Snape will be in an even better mood tonight."