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Hermione felt her lip tremble, "How could you do this to me?"

Draco searched her face, seeing the hurt displayed across her beautiful features. "Do what?"

Hermione walked up to him and in a quick move pulled his sleeve up. The dark mark, in all its horror, was branded across his pale skin. "This is what I'm talking about." Hermione looked up at Draco, her eyes shining with anger and tears, "Why?"

Draco yanked his hand away, "You don't know a damn thing!" Draco pointed to himself, "I had no choice in this. Do you know how that feels? Having everything ripped from you and having to go through with it anyways!"

Hermione looked out at the lake, noticing how the sky reflected onto it. Her voice was like venom, "Yes… When I married you."

Draco stalked up to Hermione, pushing her against the stone wall. His hands were on both sides of her, trapping her. "I did it to fucking protect you! If I hadn't you would have become a main target to get me to join! I didn't do it be cause I wanted to.. Hell! Who would want that? I did it to protect you.. Save you, Hermione."

Hermione wasn't sure if it was from the outburst of all their feelings that caused her to do it, but in a quick second her lips were on his. Hermione flung her arms around Draco's neck pulling him close, kissing him desperately.

Chapter 13

Hermione rolled over, opening her eyes when she realized she was alone in bed. Not only was she alone, but she was also very naked. She sat straight up, rubbing her eyes. Squinting, Hermione looked around the room. Memories flooded back into her mind, and she could feel her cheeks redden. The hot kisses that had been placed between both of them. The on-going love making they did last night. Peacefully sleeping in eachother's arms. A lot had happened last night.

The door creaked open, making Hermione's head snap up. Draco walked in, water droplets running off his body. He ran a hand through his hair, smoothing it back. He smirked when he saw Hermione blush and look down, "Oh.. Back to blushing?"

Hermione glared at him, "No.. You just barged in on me naked." Hermione had to admit, she was very stubborn.

Draco's eyebrows lifted, and a humorous smile spread across his face "I barged in on you?"

"Yes.. And we have class here in little over an hour. I need to get dressed." Hermione didn't know how to act. She had just spent a night of nothing but love making, and now she was modest.

Draco's eyes flashed, "No need to hide it from me now." He paused looking her up and down,"I've seen it all."

Hermione gulped, "Yes but that was-"

Her train of thought was clouded, when Draco walked forwards dropping his towel. Hermione couldn't help but let her eyes travel.. downwards. Draco crawled under the covers at the end of the bed, slowly working his way up to Hermione. On instincts, Hermione scooted backwards, but she could see the lump in the covers slowly moving closer to her. Her mind started going wild, she had to get ready for school, Snape was going to going to kill her if she was late… And then she felt it. Him. Her thoughts all went to a sudden stop, and her mouth opened making a small noise. Her hands instantly went to his head, helping guide him. Her hands wove into his hair as she moaned loudly.

"D-Draco.. I-.. We ha-ve class!" Hermione whimpered, looking under the covers.

Draco's head snapped up, that smirk Hermione knew all to well was of course plastered on his face. "We won't be late." Draco continued crawling upwards so that his naked body was fully pressed against Hermione. Resting on his elbows, he looked up at his wife, "Did I tire somebody last night?" A smirk slowly spreading across his face.

How could she like and despise that smirk at the same time? Hermione narrowed her eyes, "You wish." She smirked back.

"I'll prove I can tire you." Draco growled against her lips, his eyes turning dark and his animalistic side taking over. Hermione was thankful for this, because that's exactly just what he did. Tire her.

...

"Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy, nice of you to join our class. Can you please tell me what caused you two to be late?" Snape drawled out. His eyes shining with hatred at Hermione, watching her turn a deep shade of red. Every head in the class turned around watching the couple walk through the door. They looked slightly out of breath. Hermione had her head bowed in shame, while Draco held his up showing pride.

Draco was about to make up an excuse, but when he opened his mouth Hermione spoke up. "I forgot to set an alarm. I'm really sorry Professor Snape!" Hermione said quickly. Draco inwardly shook his head. She should have let him do the talking.

"Ten points from Gryffindor for Grang- Mrs. Malfoy's failure to complete such a simple task as setting an alarm." Snape's eyes danced with menace, "Next time I would entrust on letting the man of the household do that."

Hermione's mouth dropped open. How did Snape always find something to take points from Gryffindor? Professor Snape must have really hated Hermione. Draco managed to get out of trouble and was even hinted at being a better spouse! She shot Draco a glare, when she noticed a smirk playing on his lips. Hermione went and sat at her table, while Draco trailed after her.

"What was that glare for?" Draco whispered quickly, scooting his chair closer to hers.

"Oh don't you play dumb." Hermione shook her head, pulling out her quill.

Draco smirked, "I'll be your alarm from now on." He shot his eyebrows up and gave her a suggesting look. Draco was rewarded with a soft blush on Hermione's cheeks. He loved it that he could make her blush from the slightest things.

"You are dirty." Hermione continued to copy the notes on the board down.

Draco leaned closer, "You. Like. It." He emphasized every word, knowing perfectly well that Hermione did like it.

"I like being on time for class.." Hermione paused and turned to look at Draco, "You should start copying the notes. Don't even think that I'm going to give you mine."

"Five points from Gryffindor for Mrs. Malfoy's talking and keeping Mr. Malfoy from his work." Snape walked over to Hermione, hovering over her table. "Get to work or you will be receiving a detention."

…

"Man 'Mione, was it me or did Snape have it out for you today?" Harry said, walking up to Hermione's side. He was glad that everything had gone back to normal. They were the golden trio for a reason.

"Yeah. That git." Ron mumbled, giving a contemptuous glance towards the direction of Snape's classroom. He hated that class, and was sure that Snape secretly hoped his potion would blow up everyday.

"When hasn't he had it out for us?" Hermione asked, shifting her books in her arms. She was glad Harry and Ron hadn't asked her why she was late. Hopefully they bought the alarm story. "Anyways, what's your next class?"

"I have advanced Herbology," said Ron.

"What, how did you manage that?" Hermione gave him a shocked look. She wasn't even taking advanced Herbology, she had other classes that captured her interest.

Ron grinned broadly, "Well, I've always had a mind for Herbology."

"He's lying," said Harry shortly. "Neville has been his partner and has been tutoring him."

"Hey! Why'd you go off and tell her that!" muttered Ron, giving Harry a friendly shove, "She might have believed me."

"Only if I had gone mental!" Hermione laughed. She shook her head and interlocked both of her arms between Harry and Ron's.

"So how's Malfoy?" Harry asked timidly. He was nervous to ever mention Malfoy. Harry secretly hated the fact that his best friend ended up with his arch enemy, but he knew he could still trust Hermione and that she would always be there for him.

"Fine." Hermione said calmly. Her lips thinned, things were fine, but then again things weren't. Sexually wise, things were amazing, maybe more than amazing. But Hermione and Draco hadn't even talked about the Dark Mark. She was scared to bring it up, and was worried what was to come.

"Just fine?" Harry scowling, fine never meant fine with Hermione.

"Yes." she said flatly, not wanting to discuss it further.

Ron glanced at Harry, "I wouldn't pester her if I were-"

"Fight!" A Hufflepuff fifth year shouted through the hall. The kid waved his arms, jumping up and down, then took off in the direction of the fight.

Hermione looked up frantic, "We need to report it to Professor McGonagal right away!"

Harry and Ron both grabbed one of Hermione's arms dragging her. Ron's face was glowing, nothing like a good ol' fight to cheer him up from Potions. They followed the rushing students. Pushing their way through the students, Harry, Ron and Hermione got up close. Harry looked nervously at Hermione when he saw who was in the fight. Her mouth slightly dropped open, and her eyes looked worried. She was breathing hard, should she break it up?

Draco had his wand drawn, pointing it at Theodore Nott. "Take it back." said Draco furiously.

"Oh, did I hit a sore spot there Malfoy?" Theodore said, his eyes glinting. He started laughing, "I didn't know you had such feelings."

Draco stayed silent. He could feel the anger pumping through him. Theodore was about to push him over the edge. His eyes scanned the crowd, they softened for a moment when he saw Hermione looking worried.

Theodore kept trying to provoke him, he started circling him, "I know you feel disgusted with yourself now. Showing your-"

"SHUT UP!" Draco yelled out, his voice dripping with hatred. His eyes were throwing daggars at Nott. His breath was picking up, there was a thin line keeping him from attacking Nott.

Draco stepped closer.

"Don't you ever show your face to me Nott." Draco stopped, taking a breath, "Do you got that?"

Theodore's voice dropped, only low enough that Draco could hear him. "I bet she sounded like a hippogriff."

That had done it for him. It was one thing to insult him, but for Nott to stoop low enough to insult Hermione, Draco wouldn't tolerate that. His hand trembled with anger as he swished his wand, and his voice echoed in the now silent hall, "STUPEFY!"

Theodore pulled his wand out, quickly shouting the counter curse. His eyes shinning, from Draco's sudden response. "ENNERVATE!"

Another Slytherin boy rushed forwards shouting a spell at Draco, but Blaise ran up pulling out his wand. What had started out with two boys had quickly grown into several boys shouting spells at each other. All the students went wild, cheering for the boys. One of the spells had missed their target and went straight to Neville, causing him to fall to the floor with a thump. Draco's wand fell out of his hand, and he did the only thing he could do. His right arm swung around, his fist colliding with Nott's cheek.

Nott stumbled back, rubbing his cheek. He spit out some blood, coughing. "You're going to regret that, Malfoy." Nott dropped his wand and started stalking foward.

Hermione couldn't watch this anymore. What if Draco got hurt? She ran to the middle with boys shouting Petrificus Totalus to everyone of them. They stood there in a body bind. Blaise was frozen with his hand punching some guy. Hermione couldn't believe that all the guys would fight like this,"You guys should be ashamed of yourselves! Fighting with your friends! Professor McGonagall won't be happy about this, and nor will Professor Snape!" snapped Hermione. "and Draco, you are head boy! You should set an example, not prance around with your wand!" Hermione jumped when she heard a voice call out.

"What is going on here, Granger?" Professor McGonagall exclaimed, rushing through the crowded students.

"It's Malfoy now." said Snape dryly, as the students moved out of the way from him. A few students instantly took off, not wanting to risk getting in trouble by Snape.

Professor McGonagall gave Professor Snape a very cold look.

"Hermione, take Neville to the hospital wing." said Professor McGonagall impatiently.

Hermione knew better than to ask someone else to do it. She couldn't let her selfishness get in the way. Hermione quickly did a floating charm and walked the unconscious Neville to Madam Pomfrey. She gave Ron and Harry an uneasy glance, and a worried one to Draco.

"As for you boys, using spells on other students is strictly forbidden. This will not go over easily." said Professor McGonagall impatiently, her eyes were shining with anger. She had never accepted rule breaking. McGonagall waved her wand, making the boys able to to move again, and they all broke out at once. Their voices quickly grew.

"He started it!"

"Well, HE pulled his wand first!"

"He shoved me!"

"He threatened to-"

"ENOUGH!" yelled Snape, glaring down his hooked nose. All of the boys instantly went quiet. "You sound like a bunch of first years! Malfoy, inform Professor McGonagall and I what happened!"

"Professor Snape, this should be done in a more private manner." McGonagall turned to the students gathered around them, shooing them away. "Off to class all of you go, now. No loitering in the halls. Hannah, walk faster or I will take away points."

Harry and Ron slumped their shoulders, disappointed that the show was over. They were going to be stuck wondering what happened all day now. Ron scowled at Harry, "Of course Snape asked his favorite student the story first."

"Professor McGonagall won't take a side." Harry looked significantly at Ron. "And she can spot a lie quickly."

"And poor Neville. Did you see him drop to the ground! I swear he has the worst luck. He never comes out on top." Ron shook his head.

Harry nodded, rounding a corner, "Except in Herbology. I think he has Hermione beat at that."

"Well-" Ron stopped talking when him and Harry bumped into a couple of Slytherin girls.

"Oh- Hi Harry." Pansy giggled, casting a smile towards Harry.

Harry felt his cheeks redden. His hand rubbed the back of his neck, while the other one waved awkwardly. "Hi Pansy. You look nice."

Ron's mouth dropped open, his eyes instantly started darting between Harry and Pansy.

"Thanks." Pansy smiled looking up, "I'll see you tonight." She took the arm of her friend walking off, whispering something into the girls ear. Harry had a crooked smile plastered on his face.

Ron waited until Pansy was out of hearing distance, "What the bloody hell was that?"

"What was what?" said Harry innocently.

Ron gave him a pointed look, "It sounded like you guys had plans."

"Maybe we do." said Harry, he stared at the paintings avoiding Ron's eyes.

"Wait- what happened at the dance? I thought you weren't happy to go with her. Did you guys end up snogging or something?" Ron tried to rap his mind around this idea.

"Well, maybe- ok yeah," shrugged Harry. "At first I wasn't excited, but throughout the night we warmed up a bit to eachother."

"Bloody hell… Warmed up a bit? More like lit a whole damn fire! Well, what do you think?" Ron asked curiously.

"It was good?" Harry answered confused, he looked off, thinking of the memory again.

Ron snickered, "Not that.. I mean do you like her?"

"She showed me another side last night.. She isn't as mental as we thought she was. Pansy does look pretty too." Harry continued, "What do you think?"

Ron shrugged, "She isn't bad.. Better than my date! At least you didn't get stuck with one of the twins again… And you got snogging action too! After I attempted to tell Padma she looked nice, it just went down hill from there." Ron shook his face turning red.

"Why what happened?" Harry tried to fight a smile down. He knew Ron and Padma were not meant for eachother, and should just start avoiding eachother.

"She attacked me! That's what happened!" cried Ron, looking at Harry.

Harry let out a loud laugh, he pictured an angry Padma leaping on Ron's back punching him, "What'd you do to her?"

Ron looked astounded, "Me!? I told her she looked better than normal-"

"You told her that!" Harry shook his head, silently laughing, "Well no wonder she attacked you."

"I was only telling the truth." Ron said seriously. "Then, she went and poured pumpkin juice all over my formal wear!" He waved his making a swooping motion towards his chest. "Now I have to send them to mum. She isn't going to be happy about them."

Harry grinned at Ron, his eyes glittering. "I'm sure it was her way of saying she liked you."

"Oh I'm sure." Ron narrowed his eyes at Harry. "I should expect a howler any day now from mum."

…

Hermione sat in the hospital wing, her leg shaking nervously. She kept glancing at Neville who was reading a book on man-eating plants. Her mind kept wondering off. Draco couldn't have gotten hurt too bad, or else he would be here. But what had Draco and them been fighting about? She thought Theodore Nott was his friend!

"Oh my! Hermione check this one out! This plant ate one of our past minister's brother!" Neville held the book up for Hermione pointing to the plant, smiling widely.

Hermione looked at the creepy looking plant, "Um Neville?"

Neville looked up, "Yeah?"

"Do you remember what Draco and they boys were saying before I came up?" Hermione bit her lip, waiting patiently. She hoped he could tell her something. But knowing Neville he could easily forget it.

"Well, I was walking in the hall on my way to Herbology. I saw Malf- Draco and Blaise talking to Theodore, he started laughing then Draco got really mad." Neville's brows creased together, "I over heard y-your name."

"What were they saying?" Hermione pressed on. Why would they be talking about her?

"I didn't hear." said Neville, giving Hermione a sorry look.

Hermione folded her hands, suddenly disappointed. Her thoughts were disrupted when the doors burst open, making Neville and Hermione snapped their heads up. Ginny Weasley came ranning into the Hospital Wing. She looked slightly out of breath. "They all have detention for a week!" Ginny turned red, "Hermione, what am I suppose to do while Blaise has detention?" Ginny was going to be stuck with nothing to do.

"You and Blaise are dating?" said Neville curiously, he was slightly confused.

"No." snapped Ginny, "Well- I don't know!"

Ginny dropped onto a bed and put her face into the soft pillow, letting out a muffled scream. Hermione and Neville both watched her, trying to keep their snickering down. It seemed that Ginny had lost her mind.

"Feel better?" Hermione giggled, as Ginny lifted her face from the pillow. Her face was flushed a light red.

"Didn't you hear me?" Ginny paused giving her an obvious look, "Draco has detention for a week."

Hermione nodded, "I heard.. It's bad that he got that, but that is a light punishment. The only thing I'm worried about is why it started."

Ginny's eyes darted to the door motioning for Hermione.

"Hey Neville, I think Gin and I are gonna head out. I'll get your assignments for you." Hermione smiled at him, rushing towards the door as he said bye. She felt a little bad for leaving in such a hurry. Ginny pulled Hermione to the side of the hall, checking for people.

"The fight was about you!" said Ginny shrilly.

Hermione's mouth slightly dropped open, her mind working it all out. "Why?"

Ginny shrugged, giving Hermione a worried look, "I don't know.. Blaise wouldn't tell me."

"This doesn't make since.." Hermione hesitated, she leaned against the wall, trying to gather her thoughts. "I thought Theodore and Draco were friends."

"Beats me.. I thought a lot of things too." Ginny said grimly, leaning right next to Hermione.

Hermione turned, giving her a confused look, "What did you mean that you don't know what you and Blaise are?"

Ginny's face flushed red, and she looked down at her shoes. She knew she could trust telling Hermione."Well, some things happened."

"Some things?" Hermione asked, looking at Ginny's ashamed face. It donned on her, "You slept with him, Ginny!"

Ginny reached up covering Hermione's mouth, "Shh!! What if somebody hears? And yes- I did." said Ginny, nodding sheepishly.

"What? Why? And When?" Hermione couldn't work her mind around that. She had too much information being tossed at her at once. First Draco getting in a fight over her, and now Ginny sleeping with Blaise.

"Two days ago.." Ginny fiddled with a piece of her hair, "I don't know if I should talk to him and ask if we are official or something- I just don't want to ruin it."

Hermione crossed her arms, looking seriously. "You need to talk to him about it. He needs to understand that girls are very emotional and it helps by talking it out. You'll only end up going mad if you sit and wonder about it."

Ginny stood staring off in space for a moment. "Yeah, I guess your right." Ginny pulled Hermione into a hug, letting it linger for a while. "Draco was looking for you too."

Hermione pulled away, "Where at?"

Ginny lifted her finger pointing towards a direction, "He was wandering the halls worried that you were worried."

"Worried that I was worried?" Hermione sat there looking off in the direction Ginny pointed to.

"Go talk to him," said Ginny.

Hermione sent Ginny a crooked smile, "Thanks.. And we can continue this conversation later."

…

Hermione walked into her common room, and inwardly sighed with relief when she saw Draco sitting on the couch staring at the fire. She rushed up to him, kissing him deeply and sat next to him.

"Are you okay?" Hermione asked, giving his body a quick scan. Even though he didn't go to the Hospital Wing, she still worried about him.

Draco nodded, "Yes."

Hermione frowned, she noticed he didn't turn his head to her. She placed her hand on his cheek and made Draco look at her, Hermione's eyes were serious. "What happened down there?"

Draco's eyes softened for a moment, but his face hardened again, hiding his emotions. "Nott just was saying some things to me-" His voice cracked, "They angered me."

Hermione's brows creased, and she took his hands in hers. "What was he saying? And what happened with the professors.. You should have just walked away from him. It would have been easier."

Draco stood up, his eyes flashing. He didn't want to be lectured right now. "Walk away? Hermione, you should have heard what he was saying." He ran a hand through his hair, and gave her a look as if she wouldn't understand.

"Well tell me then." snapped Hermione, she crossed her arms, giving him an annoyed face.

Draco sighed, he sat back down, calming himself. He didn't want to get in a fight over this. "He was just saying things about me-" he paused, "and you."

"What about me." Hermione's mind was instantly going wild. Her eyes searching his face for an answer.

"He was mocking you and our relationship- he was talking sexual about you." Draco watched Hermione's eyes widen in understanding. He continued, "I didn't take to it nicely, and acted out on my feelings. I shouldn't have pulled my wand." There was much more to it that Draco didn't want to add. After the sexual comments, Theodore brought up the topic of the Dark Mark. He made Draco think of something new.. What was going to happen when everybody decided to fight? It was going to happen, but would he be going up against Hermione?

Hermione's voice broke his thoughts, the soothing sound of her voice always calmed him, "I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault." Draco's voice sounded off.

"Is there anything else you want to talk about?" Hermione asked, "If you want we could go take a walk, or I could read a book to you."

Draco turned to Hermione and kissed her softly on the lips. He let it linger for a moment, while Hermione eagerly kissed back. "I think I'm just going to go rest." Draco whispered against her lips.

Hermione instantly felt herself sadden, "Oh, okay... I'm sorry for being rude in Potions."

"Don't be." Draco tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear before he got up. Hermione watched his long strides leading to the bedroom, ending when he shut the door. Hermione sat staring at the dwindling fire. There had to be more upsetting Draco. Part of her wanted to know what Theodore had said. It couldn't have all been sexual, cause something seemed to be really bothering Draco. She shouldn't worry. Hermione decided to clear her head a bit and head to the library. Books always helped her.

...

Draco leaned against the door, breathing heavily listening to Hermione's footsteps leave the common room. Why did he have to keep his feelings so locked up? He could have just told her what really made him upset from Nott. She would have talked to him about it. But was he scared of what she would have to say? He knew that she would never leave Harry's side, but would she be willing to fight against-

Draco winced, instantly stopping all thoughts. His hand gripped his arm, rolling up his sleeve. The Dark Mark burned his skin, Draco's eyes widened. He was being called.

Oh! Sorry to end the chapter at that!! Lol.. And yet again, sorry for the late update.. I have weekly papers due for my college class. That takes up my time ha-ha. But yay winter break! And I hope nobody is upset that I'm going to start focusing on the darker side of Hermione and Draco's relationship.. It can't be all happy all the time.. And no complaining about the other relationships! I still have a lot more to put about them!!! They will help lighten up the story! Please review! No flames please! XOXO