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Spontaneous Combustion	By : astartelydianna Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 16780 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Chapter Four: Mistletoe

Hermione laughed as Ginny bent down to kiss the little first year boy on the cheek to release the mistletoe spell. The enchanted mistletoe at Christmas was now tradition, with first through fourth years only kissing on the cheek as required but with fifth through seventh and staff included it was a kiss on the lips to free you from the spell and allow you to move from under the mistletoe. It was strictly forbidden until the last day of term before the Christmas break though as students started getting stuck under it on purpose to skip classes. Ginny had been kissing poor first year boys all day to free them from the spell.

"Thanks." The boy said shyly, flushing heavily before dashing away down the corridor.

"That's the seventh one today." Ginny laughed.

"I think word got out that a seventh year girl was kissing first years to break the spell and that they're doing it on purpose." Hermione grinned.

"I doubt it, but still even if that were the case we'll never know either way will we?" Ginny chuckled. "It's not fair to leave poor little loners under the mistletoe all day because no one wants to kiss them"

"It's fair if they did it on purpose." Hermione countered.

"Are you sure you won't just come stay at the Burrow with me?" Ginny asked, heading to the castle entrance. "It'll be fun..."

"No, I've got far too much to do. You know what I'm like and the Burrow isn't really quiet enough for me to get much done." She replied. "I'll be over on Christmas eve though for a couple of days."

"I suppose if you're definitely going to be there for the important days..." the red head relented. "Don't work too hard; I'll see you next week." With that the two witches hugged and said their goodbyes before Ginny joined the other students that were leaving for the holidays.

Hermione took advantage of the holidays to go and borrow the book from the library again, she was going to find a solution to her sex problem...

Clearly the issue was with her because Ron seemed to be having no problems with his new girlfriend...well not from what Ginny had said seeing as how she had overheard them going at it one night. So the issue was her...and it wasn't that she was physically unable to enjoy herself since she had managed to bring herself to orgasm even if it did take rather a long time. So she needed to find some way of boosting her libido or something...

Unfortunately she didn't want to risk taking the book from the restricted section while Madam Pince was staying at Hogwarts for the holidays as she would probably notice if a book were missing, so she would just have to sneak in and read it for a bit, maybe take some notes and then come back to do the same another day if she still needed to.

She used a disillusionment charm on herself and darted into the library before ducking into the restricted section, it was dark in the library by now but she didn't bother with a lamp as she knew her way around and didn't want to draw any attention to herself. She found the book and then headed deeper into the restricted section until she found a suitable corner to hide in.

After a good hour of reading Hermione stopped to stretch her back out, sitting on the floor wasn't the most comfortable position to be in for so long. Suddenly she heard a click and then the shelves behind her back were gone sending her backwards. Luckily she had only been sitting so hadn't had far to fall but still she felt suitably ungracefull as she stared up at what appeared to be a hidden room.

"Bloody typical...sod off Granger." A voice muttered from somewhere nearby.

"Excuse me?" she huffed, sitting up and looking around her. The room was small, just big enough for a sofa and two chairs with a bit of floor space in between, she supposed it was a quiet room to read in and internally wished she had discovered it much sooner.

"I'm reading in here could you kindly sod off." He said.

"Well I didn't deliberately interrupt you." She replied.

"I could tell from the gracefull entrance." He smirked. "It's a secret room, it's for Professor's to use for research which is why it can't be found by anyone under the age of seventeen since I can see that that is what your brain is thinking."

"I was just thinking I wish I'd found it sooner." She admitted. "A quiet place to read is always a good thing."

"Interesting reading." He smirked, pointing to her forgotten book on the floor. "Still having trouble with Weasley?"

"It must have just fallen off of the shelf..." she protested innocently, but she could tell he didn't believe a word of it, especially since she had a pile of notes on it on her lap. "And I told you Ron and I aren't like that."

"So you are the one needing a...lubricating potion?" he laughed, lifting the book at the page it was opened to. "What are you planning on using that for?"

"That would be none of your business!" she snapped, standing up and dusting herself off primly.

"Unless you were reading about the potion for-"

"That's enough!" she said, reaching to snatch back the book but missing. Draco turned another page and his eyebrows shot up.

"This book certainly is informative..." he mused. "Surprising that such a tight arse as yourself would even consider anything like this..."

"It was just for research." She protested.

"If you insist on raising your voice you might want to step far enough inside for the door to close, unless you want the entire castle to hear about the book you're reading..." he chuckled. Hermione sighed and stepped further inside and sure enough the bookcase slid shut again closing off the room.

"Can you just give it back now?" she asked tiredly.

"Of course not, this is far too much fun." He grinned. "What on earth could have caused miss goodey goodey to be reading such a thing? Would it not be easier to get your kicks just reading some of the romantic trash they sell for witches?"

"Apparently not." She muttered under her breath, finally snatching the book from him and turning to the door to exit the room before an arm casually landed on the entrance blocking her way, she gasped in surprise at him being so close to her once again.

"Of course if you get on my nerves Granger, you know I'll be telling everyone about this." He said smugly before backing off to let her go.

Hermione didn't hesitate, she touched the back of the bookcase and it opened for her to leave before shutting behind her. She put the book back and swiftly made her way back to her room cursing her own bad luck.

She screamed into her pillow in frustration, Malfoy was going to hold this over her forever! He'd never get bored of it! It took her a moment to calm down enough to throw notions of giving up her apprenticeship and running from Hogwarts out the window but eventually she did and then got ready for bed dreading the morning coming the whole time.

She didn't hear from Malfoy again until her rounds that week during which he took great enjoyment in making innuendos to embarrass her and annoy her and then vanished the moment they were done.

The next day was the staff meeting, one of the many reasons Hermione hadn't gone to the Burrow at the end of term. She sat next to Luna and Remus chatting until the Headmistress rose to speak.

"As you all know the last academic year was somewhat inconsistent with those that preceded it, we'd all like to pretend it never happened and so far this school year we have made significant progress in restoring the school to its former position as one of the finest wizarding schools in history." She began. "Needless to say there will be some staff changes in the next year also, we have three apprentices that are each going to be taking up their official posts next year, and of course Miss Lovegood will be beginning hers next term. There is also the question of Head of House positions. I need to step down as Gryffindor Head of House as my position as Headmistress demands and the only reason for me not doing so sooner was so that I could be sure this certain member of staff settled back into the school nicely; I would like to offer the position to Professor Lupin, if he is willing to accept it?"

All eyes settled on a surprised shaggy strawberry blonde head as he floundered for an answer.

"Are you completely sure that this is the wisest move, I am honoured of course but surely there is a better choice, especially given my condition." He replied, nodding his head to the witch on his left.

"Yes Hermione is the very definition of the house of Gryffindor and indeed very bright and wise beyond her years... but she isn't ready Remus, not to be a caretaker for groups of homesick students." Minerva said. "You have fought for good not once but twice and you are also a true Gryffindor and I believe that you would make a wonderful head of house." Hermione and Luna smiled encouragingly at him and Hermione nudged his side.

"In that case it would seem I have no choice but to accept." He grinned.

"Marvellous!" the headmistress clapped. "Now, we also need to discuss the replacements for Head of House's for Ravenclaw and Slytherin ready for the next school year to allow the new heads of houses to learn their duties in advance. Nominations please."

"Ravenclaw should be easy we have at least two wonderful choices, Professor Vector and Professor Sinistra would both make wonderful candidates don't you think?" Luna spoke up.

"If there are no more nominations for the position of Ravenclaw Head of house could you each write your chosen candidate on a piece of paper and place it in this bowl please?" Minerva asked, issuing them each with a piece of paper. "For Slytherin, I know you didn't want the position Rolanda but won't you reconsider?"

"I nominate Draco." Hermione said surprising even herself. She hadn't even thought about that before it just came out of her mouth.

"I agree with Hermione, he's very brave don't you think and he understands the Slytherin students very well...I think he'd make a fantastic Head of house." Luna agreed.

"I have to agree, I think it's a perfect example of the future we're aiming for." Remus spoke up. Draco at this point looked gobsmacked as both Horace Slughorn and Rolanda Hooch smacked him on the back.

"Thanks for volunteering lad!" Rolanda chuckled.

"I say congratulations boy!" Horace enthused.

"Well then, if the decision is pretty unanimous then well done Mr Malfoy, you will be taking over both of Horace's positions next year! I trust you to do us proud." Minerva spoke, before pointing to the bowl and lighting it. "I think you all know how this works. If you would all place your nominations in the bowl before this time tomorrow and then we will announce the winner."

The meeting was dismissed and everyone started leaving.

"Hermione, a word?"

Hermione nodded and stayed to speak with the Headmistress for a moment.

"I have to say I was most surprised by your nomination of Draco Malfoy for Slytherin Head of house." The older witch said, taking a seat and gesturing for Hermione to do the same. "I was under the impression that you too were still bickering." Hermione cringed slightly at the childish implication.

"We are." She admitted. "But that doesn't mean I don't think he'll do a good job. Luna was right, he understands the students and given the chance I think he'll be a good leader."

"You will make an excellent head of house one day also Hermione, just wait and see."

Smiling and thanking her former Professor she exited the room herself and headed down the hallway until she heard a voice calling her.

"If you thought that was going to get you in my good books you're sadly mistaken." Draco's voice called as he came up behind her. Wonderful, he had waited outside just to confront her...because that made the whole thing less embarrassing...

"That wasn't why I did it." She replied. "I have no desire to be in your good books, I don't care to be in any of your books at all actually I just thought you were the right person for the job and believe me I was as shocked as you are."

Unfortunately for Hermione her dramatic storm off was prematurely halted about ten paces later as she stuck to the spot. Groaning in annoyance she glanced upwards at the enchanted mistletoe taunting her. Spinning on the spot she turned and shouted at Draco.

"This is your fault! I knew that that mistletoe was in this hallway but I was too busy storming away from you to think about it!" she shouted, frustrated beyond belief as Draco burst out laughing. "Stop laughing and just go find Remus or someone to help me please!" She was hoping he would for once in his life do the decent thing and since she said please would go and find someone to assist her, instead he of course continued to laugh from where he stood.

"Good heavens what is the shouting about?!" the Headmistress' voice suddenly interrupted.

"I'm stuck and this pain in my ar-backside won't go find someone to help me! He just keeps laughing!" Hermione explained, well aware that she sounded whiney. "I even said please to him!"

"Oh Draco just go kiss the poor girl so you can both go your separate ways." The older witch told him, trying not to smile.

"No!" Hermione protested. "I don't want his lips anywhere near me just please go find someone else! Anyone else!"

"Very well, if Mr Malfoy refuses to play Prince charming then I will go and find Professor Lupin." She conceded, leaving Hermione stuck where she was and Draco still laughing where he was, and sweeping down the hallway in search of assistance.

"Are you sure you don't want me to kiss you?" Draco smirked. "After all you did say that you knew the mistletoe was here..."

"Oh shut up!" she snapped. Draco snickered to himself and stepped closer to her until he was close enough that she wished she could move just so that she could take a step backwards.

"Come on Granger, where is your sense of humour?" he asked.

"Gone!" she replied. Before leaning backwards uncomfortably, he was starting to scare her again only this time she couldn't run even if she wanted to. "Back off Draco or I'll hex you into next week."

"Are you afraid of me Granger?" he asked smirking. Before she could move he grabbed her hair and pulled her lips to meet his roughly and then they were gone again. "You should be." Then he backed off and left her stood in such a shocked state that she completely forgot to move even though the spell was broken.

So when the Headmistress returned with a chuckling Remus in tow she didn't bother telling them that Draco had already broken the spell, instead she stood there as Remus pecked her on the lips and pretended that Draco had just gotten bored of laughing and left her there. She thanked both Minerva and Remus and quickly made her way back to her rooms making sure to avoid any more mistletoe on the way.

She sat on her sofa deep in thought, Draco Malfoy scared her, something about him terrified her and she thought it had everything to do with the fact that he was dark enough inside to stand there watching her being tortured. However she suspected something very wrong inside her because from just that split second kiss her heart was pounding and her stomach tying itself in knots in a way that it never had with Ron no matter how hard she had tried... She groaned and buried her face in her hands; she was beginning to think that she was seriously fucked up.
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