My First Kiss

Chapter 11: Shall We Break Up?

HI YOU GUIZ! So um… one year and no update was it? NAH NAH NAH NAH I'm not listening! JUST KIDDING! Sorry for the *cough* late update but I admit that I had um… writer's block. And it wasn't fun. But for the next chapter, there will be the Q and A section that I really was looking forward to!

And I will only tolerate constructive criticism, and not full-on hate.

I don't know who you are, anonymous reviewer, but you should learn not to call someone that.

Especially me. MWAHAHAHAHA :P

Dis to the Claimer: I DO NOT OWN HP WHICH IS SAD BECAUSE I TOTALLY SHOULD.

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"WE'RE GOING TO HOGSMEADE TO VISIT THE WIZARDS OF TRICKS…" Hermione Granger sang loudly, and out of tune, supposedly hoping it sounded like The Wizard of Oz.

Ever since that day when Draco had told her that 'to love was to sacrifice,' she had been inexplicably cheery and jolly for no apparent reason.

"Merlin, Granger," Draco Malfoy groaned in his usual place on the sofa, "You could wake the dead!"

Hermione laughed.

She had seen a new face to Draco as well, a caring and serious one, though it had been there all along, she hadn't seen it until now.

Draco believed that his mother loved Lucius dearly, and had sacrificed everything to be with him and to help Draco grow. His mother had stayed with Lucius so long because she loved Draco, and could not bear to see him grow up like his father.

Hermione respected Narcissa for that, and she knew that love could hurt people as well as make them stronger.

"Aren't you excited to be going to Hogsmeade?" she asked innocently.

"Of course I am. Anything to get out of here for once," Draco drawled.

"I'm excited. I'll get to see Fred and George and Julia and I could catch up on what they're doing and all. It'll be fun, I guess, and maybe I can coax them to have a break with me," Hermione said excitedly. Draco rolled his eyes. "Whatever makes you shut up would do me good."

Hermione whacked Draco on the head, earning herself a little 'OW!' from Draco and a beautiful scowl.

Compared to last week, Hermione had been feeling cheerful lately, constantly humming and singing to herself.

Draco couldn't take anything of course, and occasionally had to yell at her to shut up.

That made Hermione sing even louder.

"I'm going to Harry and Ron now!" she called over her shoulder, running to the door and hitting her hip against a desk. "Ow…" she mumbled, rubbing her hip bone. Draco raised his eyebrows at this, but continued to read one of the books about Quidditch.

She met Harry and Ron outside the Gryffindor tower and she waved at them.

"Hermione!" Harry called out, grinning widely.

Harry Potter was followed by a grumpy looking Ron Weasley.

"What's up with Ron?" Hermione asked, cocking her head to the side. Harry laughed.

"It's Lavender's time of the month today and he had to deal with her angry and ferocious side," he explained, and Ron snorted. "More like angry, ferocious, maddeningly crazy, irritating and wrathful side!"

Hermione laughed along with Harry.

A PMSing woman is an annoying woman indeed.

Especially if it's Lavender Brown.

"OH MY MERLIN, HERMIONE YOU VISITED!" it was Lavender, who was dragging an irritated Ginny Weasley along.

Hermione frowned. "I come here all the time."

"Mhmm, tired of Malfoy now are we?" Lavender giggled.

"I'm always tired of Malfoy," she replied.

Hermione was already dressed up for the cold, just like her friends. Later, Padma and Parvati Patil, Neville Longbottom, and Luna Lovegood joined the circle.

"Where's Draco, Hermione?" asked Luna. "Won't he come with us?"

Hermione snorted. "With a bunch of Gryffindors? Please, he'd rather shave his hair off."

Some of them sniggered at this comment and Lavender laughed liked the crazy witch she was.

"So we've got it all planned," said Ginny, whose hand was held by Harry. "First off, Fred and George, then maybe some butterbeer with the group, is that alright?"

"Whatever, I just want to get out of here," muttered Ron, who still felt slightly peeved. Lavender latched onto his arm tightly. "Aw Won-Won, I love you so much!" she crooned, making a kissy face. Ron just shrugged her off and scowled. "Bloody hell, I hope she doesn't get this next month."

"But she obviously will!" said Hermione, patting his back.

Ginny giggled. "Unless you get her pregnant."

Ron and Lavender immediately turned to gaze at her. "GINNY!" they shouted.

"Just come on, we're wasting our time," Harry complained, "And Ginny, I'd rather not have a pregnant Lavender, thanks."

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Fred and George Weasley had just turned Hermione's hair red.

Fred and George.

"We're sorry, Hermione, really!" cried Fred, shielding his face with his arms. George did the same too, "It wasn't meant for you, we promise!"

"Who was it meant for then?!" Hermione shrieked. "The goblins?!"

Ron snickered, "I bet it was for Julia…"

"IT IS NOT!" Fred shouted indignantly. "I wouldn't do that to Julia!"

Ginny made her way to her twin brothers and patted their heads. "Get ready for Hermione's comeback." She whispered. "You wouldn't like it."

Weasley's Wizard Wheezes had an all-out sale today and the gang had decided to look around and check out the new items. Number 93 Diagon Alley had turned out to be crowded because of this.

"My hair is red!" Hermione gasped in despair. "Red!"

"You look good in it!" George quickly complimented her. "It really does your complexion well," chimed Fred, fluffing Hermione's hair out and stroking it. "Look how smooth it is too!"

Just then, Harry, Luna, Neville and the others joined them, Julia in tow.

"I've heard about some hair potion and a scream and- OH MY GODRIC!" Julia gasped, taking one look at Hermione and her new hair colour. "It's beautiful!"

Neville just stared at Hermione awkwardly. "I swear your hair wasn't like that the last time I saw you," he commented. Padma and Parvati just nodded their heads in approval. "That looks chic, Hermione," said Padma, giving the ends of her hair a little tug. "I suppose I'd get one myself."

"See!?" Fred shouted. "They adore it!"

"Well I don't," Hermione grumbled. "When will this come off?"

Fred and George looked at each other. "Well you see, 'Mione, we didn't get to make the counter shampoo yet…"

"And?"

"It lasts for two weeks."

Hermione gaped at the two, she couldn't believe her ears. "Two weeks?" she whispered.

"TWO WEEKS?!"

Julia rushed to calm Hermione down. "Now, now, Hermione, it's beautiful! Harry thinks it is. Don't you Harry?" Julia gazed at Harry and gave him a hard stare. Harry gulped. "Sure- it's beautiful."

"No it's not!" Hermione snapped, crossing her arms. "Stop lying."

Luna put an arm around her, "Hermione it's just for two weeks. The Nargles wouldn't say anything strange. They promise."

Hermione knew better than to reply to that. "Whatever," she sighed, "but you two-" she glared at Fred and George- "You two better watch your backs."

The twins grinned mischievously. "We'll count on that."

Hermione spun around with her nose in the air and stomped outside, too upset to buy anything from the store. She took a strand of her hair and made a face at it. Red. Well it could be worse, Hermione mused. At least it wasn't orange.

What would she say to her professors! Hermione placed her face in her hands. Merlin help her, at least she won't be expelled for this. At least her friends liked her new head of hair. Julia said it was beautiful. Padma wanted to have the same colour, even. And Fred did say it was smooth. Hermione combed out her hair and grudgingly agreed.

She took out her hair tie and tied her hair up in a ponytail.

What would Malfoy think? She suddenly thought. Hermione shook her head. Stupid, stupid. Who cares what that ferret thinks? Certainly not I.

Hermione turned to look at her friends, who were still very much interested in the items. Shrugging, she made her way to a bench and sat down, enjoying the busy streets and the sound of happy people, shopping, walking, and enjoying themselves like she was.

Suddenly, someone was sitting next to her. She noticed the expensive looking jacket and immediately gazed at his hair- it was that platinum blond.

"Oh, hi Malfoy, didn't think I'd see you here," she greeted.

Draco faced the familiar voice. "Why, Granger-"

"Do you like the new hair?" asked Hermione, taking in his shocked face and his stiff body movement. Draco scurried off the bench. "Granger what in the world happened to you?"

Hermione tried her best to appear nonchalant. "Oh, nothing really. Just decided that I needed a change." Draco's eyes were wide open as he pointed his finger at her. "You stop whatever illusion this is, Granger. I can assure you that I am not amused."

"Oh, it isn't beautiful then? Well then, I'll go and ride off into the sunset on a unicorn with Viktor. I heard he loves redheads."

"You will do nothing of that sort," Draco growled. "You are such an infuriating, little-"

"Malfoy, that is not how men speak to their girlfriends!" Hermione chided, getting off the bench too.

Draco pulled her closer to him, to the surprise of Hermione. "You're a fake one, sweetheart. That kiss was mine to save and you stole it."

"I didn't mean to!" Hermione cried, putting her hands up in the air in exasperation. "You forced me into this! Viktor would've never done this to me-"

"Why the hell are we talking about that bloody git anyway?" he replied in anger. "All he did was break your heart!"

Hermione took a good look into his eyes- those beautiful eyes. "And how are you so sure that you won't break mine?" she whispered. Draco's brows furrowed. "What is that supposed to mean?" he replied in a whisper. "We never really dated anyways, Granger. And you know that."

"Shall we break up, then?" she suggested. Draco pressed her body closer to his. "Make me," he hissed. Hermione shivered. "Get off me before my friends come!"

"Hey!" Hermione heard Ron. "What are you doing to her?!"

Draco cursed and let her go. He smiled mischievously.

"Oh- Ron is so red. He's about to punch you, I can sense it."

"That wouldn't happen," he replied smugly.

Ron stomped to the both of them, the rest of the gang trailing right behind him. "Ron, don't do something rash!" Harry pleaded.

"Oy!" Ron frowned. "What happened? Were you guys fighting?"

"Nah, just surprised. I mean look at her!" Draco exclaimed, presenting Hermione to everyone. "She still looks bloody beautiful!"

Hermione gave a pleasant blush in return. Ginny whistled and nudged Harry with her elbow. "If things don't work out between us, I'll get it on with Malfoy."

"No you won't." Harry said. "I wouldn't let you."

Ron glared at Draco for a few more minutes. "That's a good answer, Malfoy. But I swear if you harm her-"

"You'll kick me in the balls, I know," Draco cut, looking bored.

"No!" Ron looked disgusted. "I'd do something manlier. Like kicking you in the gut or murdering you, even… Or yes, maybe I'd enjoy watching you get a kick to the balls."

Draco tsked. "Whatever floats your boat, Weasley."

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Hermione: I'M SORRY THAT MISSNEWKID HAD TO BE SUCH A SNAIL ABOUT ALL THIS! SHE'S TRULY SORRY FOR LEAVING ALL OF YOU!

Draco: I swear that Blaise got her pregnant.

Missnewkid: YOU ARE NOT GETTING YOUR HAIRBRUSH BACK, FERRET!

Draco: What?! It's not my fault you guys didn't use protection!

ANYWAYS! I really am sorry about the whole 'leaving you' thing. I can't say anything more. But I truly am sorry. AND NO, BLAISE DID NOT GET ME PREGNANT, DON'T YOU DARE LISTEN TO DRACO.

And OOOHHHH, jealousy and a little fighting eh? Don't worry guys, it'll work out! But life isn't always unicorns and rainbows and so they won't be saying 'I love you' too soon.

Next chapter is the Q and A PART! Since it's a Q and A chapter, I decided to reply to your reviews on that chapter so no responses today, folks~!

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