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Late Night Wandering	By : snowblind12 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 34930 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Saturday Mid Day
Draco was looking over the menu as Hermione watched him. She couldn't help questioning her convictions about Draco. But, all those times she had felt "off" in his presence, particularly in the room of requirement...they matched exactly how she felt the other times when she wasn't in the room of requirement. The logical side of her brain screamed that Draco was lying. He attacked her when she was following him, in the room of requirement and after the library that night. But, what if all that was wrong? What if someone else attacked her the nights she was following Draco? She hated herself for acknowledging it, but Harry did know she was out with his cloak...alone. What if those times in the room of requirement it was exactly as she had originally thought, it was a reaction to the ingredients. And...Harry did have all those panties in his bag. Oh Merlin... this was too much.
Hermione suddenly noticed movement to her side as another couple of students that had been sitting at a table not too far from theirs, stood to leave. She then noticed Ginny and Harry sliding into the now empty seats. Harry shot her a look of concern and mouthed, "sorry." She figured they had been unable to stick close under the cloak. This was the next best thing.
Draco put the menu down and smiled at her. She noticed him glance at Ginny and Harry. "Your friends just sat down over there." He said.
Hermione followed his gaze over to Harry and Ginny, who were pretending not to notice.
"Yeah, I saw." She picked up the menu and pretended to read it, her mind whirling with everything.
"I don't mind if you want to invite them to join us. I mean.. I would like to get to get to know your friends." He shrugged dismissively. "But, they probably want nothing to do with me. I mean, Potter and I don't have the best history." He looked up at her. His expression earnest. "I would make an effort though.. you know, to be civil, if it would make you happy."
Hermione literally felt ill. What was she to make of this? "Draco, I appreciate that. I really do..but, not today. I'm actually not feeling very well." She had actually had a slight headache all morning since she had visited Madam Pomfrey before breakfast. The concentration exercises hadn't taken long, but they had been taxing.
His look became one of concern. "What's wrong?"
"I just don't feel very well. Can we just go back to the castle? Or, you stay and I'll go back. I don't want to keep you from having fun in Hogsmeade."
"Don't be ridiculous, Hermione. Like I'm going to let you walk anywhere alone!"
She didn't know what to do. If they left she would be alone with him until Harry and Ginny could catch up. She knew she shouldn't let herself be alone with him. But, a bigger part of her was starting to trust him again. She needed to think and she needed to get away from everyone to do that.
Draco threw enough coins on the table to cover their drinks as well as leave a generous tip for the waitress. He stood and held his hand out to her. She didn't want to make a scene by refusing to leave with him, so she took a leap of faith and took his hand, letting him lead her out of the restaurant. She cold feel Harry and Ginny's eyes on her as she left.
Draco kept holding her hand as they walked through Hogsmeade and headed back towards the castle. They were drawing a lot of attention from the other students who were shocked to see the duo holding hands.
Professor Snape approached them from across the street. "Heading back to the castle so soon?" He asked.
Draco responded. "Hermione's not feeling well, so I'm taking her back."
The Professor gave her a concerned look and she knew what he was thinking. After their discussion the day before in the infirmary, he was certainly wondering why she was with Draco and was probably concerned as to why she wasn't felling well. He would likely think she might have been attacked again. She needed to let him know it was ok.
She looked up at her concerned professors face. "I'm fine, Professor. I don't feel as badly as I have felt on occasions in recent weeks. This is just a mild headache and I don't feel like being out in the crowds."
He studied her for a minute. "I would be happy to escort you to the castle, Miss Granger." He looked at Draco. "That way Mr. Malfoy can continue to enjoy the day."
Hermione felt Draco hold her hand a little tighter. "It's alright, Professor. I've seen everything I came to see. I'm ready to go back as well." Draco said reassuringly to his Godfather.
Hermione looked around. More than likely Harry and Ginny were caught up with them by now. Certainly it was safe to go back with him. She really was beginning to doubt Draco had attacked her, anyway.
She smiled at Draco. She turned back to Professor Snape. "Thanks for your concern, Professor. Have a good day." She said as she turned away, Draco leading her back to the castle.
As they walked Draco would look at her and smile softly ever so often. "I'm sorry you don't feel well. Do you want to go by the infirmary?"
Hermione shook her head, no. "I just think I just need to go where it's quiet."
They entered the castle and Draco led her up to the Gryffindor tower. As they got closer to the portrait of the fat lady, Draco pulled her aside. He looked up and down the hallway. No one was around. He pulled her up close by the waist. She bit her lip as he looked down at her. She felt her stomach do a flip. He tilted his head down to hers and gave her a soft kiss. It felt nice. She reached her hands up into his hair and his hands started to rub her back as their kiss deepened. They heard the sound of voices and footsteps and Hermione backed away.
Draco let out a sigh and tried to hide his frustration as Harry and Ginny came walking down the hall.
Hermione smiled shyly up at Draco and then turned to her friends. "Hi guys."
Harry was looking at Draco with an expression of loathing as he said, "Hi Mione."
Ginny and Harry stood off to the side as Hermione said goodbye to Draco and thanked him. Suddenly it dawned on her. "Wait, Draco. You don't have any one to walk you back to the Slytherin! You can't walk by yourself."
Harry chimed in with a scowl. 'I'm sure Draco will be just fine and can take care of himself." Hermione turned and gave Harry a disapproving look.
Draco shrugged. "It's ok, Hermione. I'll be fine. I don't think any wizards have been attacked."
Harry harrumphed and rolled his eyes. Hermione found herself getting really irritated with Harry. She looked from Harry back to Draco. "Draco, let's go to the library. I'll run in and grab my books and then we can grab yours."
He brightened immediately. "Really? Do you feel up to it?"
She smiled. "Yeah, I want to touch up my notes and read ahead for transfiguration. Plus, I haven't done anything on the ancient runes project due next month."
Draco grimaced. "Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I need to start working on that, too."
Ginny stepped up to Hermione. "Uh, Hermione. You mind if I tag along? I've got some work to catch up on as well."
Harry immediately stepped up behind Ginny. "Well, if you're going, I'm going." There was no way Harry was letting Ginny be anywhere near Draco without him being there as well.
Hermione looked from her friends back to Draco. "Is that ok, Draco?" She asked hesitantly.
His face showed no sign of irritation. "Sure, Hermione. I told you I wanted to get to know your friends." Draco turned to Harry and Ginny. "I know there has been bad blood between us, but I like Hermione and that means if I want to spend time with her, I should get to know you two. I'm willing to make a fresh start if you are."
This was too much. "Hermione, what the hell are you doing?" Harry yelled. He couldn't take it anymore and wasn't going to pretend. "Malfoy, I don't know what you did or said to her, but we all know you've been attacking her and who knows who else."
"Harry, that's enough!" Hermione said firmly.
Draco's look became livid. "Oh, that's rich coming form you, Potter. You were witnessed obliviating a witch after curfew. A witch who later found out she had been attacked."
Harry's jaw dropped. "How dare you!" He grabbed Hermione's hand. "Hermione, you are not having anything to do with this filth anymore." Harry's words were so full of loathing. She had never heard him talk like that or be this angry.
Hermione pulled her hand from Harry's. "Stop it! Both of you!" She looked from Draco to Harry and back again.
Ginny was looking uncomfortable and was looking at Harry, contemplating. Probably thinking about what Draco had said.
Hermione sighed a sigh of exasperation. "You know, I don't know what to think anymore. I honestly don't think either one of you would do such a thing. But, this yelling and accusing doesn't prove anything or help the situation." She took a calming breath. "I'm going to the library. Anyone who can be civil is welcome to join me." With that she walked through the portrait to grab her books. Ginny ran after her leaving Harry with Draco in the hall. Hermione walked back out a couple minutes later to find Draco standing alone with a busted lip and a torn shirt.
She rushed to him, "Oh Merlin! Did you two fight?"
Draco was dabbing his lip with one of his monogram handkerchiefs. He shrugged. "He just hit me. I didn't fight him back." He shook his head. "That boy has anger issues, Hermione."
Hermione turned as Ginny and Harry stepped out of the portrait. Harry looked perfectly fine. No evidence of having been in a fight. "Did you hit Draco? Why did you do that? What's wrong with you?" Hermione's look was one of disbelief.
Harry looked confused. "What?" he looked at Draco and back at Hermione. "I didn't touch him, Mione!" His look went from innocent to outrage. He gave Draco a hateful look."You sneaky, slimy, asshole."
Hermione had enough. "You know what. I'm fine, guys. I'm gonna go study with Draco. You two go do your own thing." With that she grabbed Draco's hand and headed down the hall, leaving a shocked Harry and Ginny behind.
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As Hermione held his hand and led him towards the dungeons, Draco was beyond happy. This day could not have gone any better. It was a stroke of brilliance on his part to rip his own shirt and give himself a charmed busted lip.
"Hermione, slow down. It's ok. I'm ok."
She turned to him. A worried look on her face. "I'm sorry Harry did that, Draco. He's...he's just worried about me. He thinks you're the one who attacked me, and truthfully...I thought that as well..for a while. Until today, actually."
He froze. His look was one of hurt and shock. "I would never, EVER hurt you, Hermione."
She looked up at him. "I..I think I know that, Draco, it's just.."
Time to turn the tables. He hoped this would work."You think?" He interrupted her. "That's not good enough, Hermione." He shook his head. "I can't.. I can't pursue a friendship or, or anything more with you if I'm constantly worried you don't trust me." He ran his hands threw his hair and looked like he was figuring something out. "I'm sorry, Hermione. I can't do this." He looked back the way they came. "Come on, I'll walk you back to Gryffindor."
Hermione panicked. She liked this wizard. She really liked him..and she believed him. "Draco! Stop!"
He kept walking.
She said softly, a small sob escaping her. "Please, Draco."
He stopped and turned back to see the look of anguish on her face.
He rushed to her, picking her up and crashing his mouth to hers. She flung her arms around him as he pushed her up against the wall. She kissed him back, fiercely. It felt so good in his arms, familiar somehow. His kiss, his mouth, his body. She couldn't get enough.
He pulled back and set her back down on her feet. Catching his breath, he leaned his forehead against hers. "I need you to trust me, Hermione." He whispered.
"Oh, Draco. I do...I do trust you!"
Please don't hate me... More to come...
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