Whispers

~Hermione ~

It all started when the second I realized I was about a week from returning to Hogwarts. I of course I was thrilled to be going back, the days didn't go by fast enough they merely dragged on and on. Not only was I going to see my friends again...I was going to see 'him'....the minute no..the second I saw that sign "Platform 9 3/4" I was elated and I knew I'd see him oh I couldn't wait to see him... Then as predicted there he was.oh how wonderful he looked...always perfect..not a single imperfection. If only I could walk up to him and wrap my arms around him...but of course that would never, EVER happen.

"Hermione , are you okay?"

I turned to look at the person who had brought me back to reality.

"Yes, I'm fine Harry, how are you?"

"Alright, just glad to be returning to Hogwarts......"

Harry's words seemed to trail off, not because he stopped talking I was only pretending to listen. Of course this wasn't the first time I had done this. I had actually become rather skilled at this new "art". With a "uh -huh" and a "oh" thrown in there every so often no one ever noticed.

My eyes longed to follow his every move, bare witness to his every breath but I couldn't make it obvious. So instead I had to settle with only stealing a glance every so often. Then as I was stealing one of my "glances" our eyes met..oh those beautiful orbs of silver melted my soul, I almost ran up to him and grabbed him and declared him mine. Of course this couldn't happen, I couldn't even let him know that a mere glance took my breath away so instead I shot him a "death glare" as my friends had began referring to it, and continued "to carry a conversation with Harry..and Ron" who had sometime during the span of 10 minutes arrived to the station.

I had to find a way to get closer to 'him'...I needed to feel his presence close to me...but how?

"Well we should probably board...if we ever actually want to get to Hogwarts" I stated interrupting Ron mid sentence as has he was saying something about how he couldn't wait till dinner...I'll never understand how he always seems to be famished.

As the all the students began boarding I pushed my way forward attempting to find those beautiful golden locks. There he was quick push past this ungodly first year! and then without warning I fell, grabbing at anything and everything to keep my balance but no such luck. "Idiot" I mumbled .

"Stupid mudblood" Draco said with a smirk dancing on his lips...oh god those lips...

So there he was beautiful as ever, and everything some how seemed to focus on him and only him, no one else in the world mattered as much as he did. Then something unbelievable happened...he extended his arm and offered me his hand. I looked up and questioned whether I should take his offer and without a second thought I extended my own and held on to his as he pulled me forward.

The contact wasn't broken instantly instead his whispered in my ear "I missed your face"

Did I just imagine that? Had I absolutely gone mental?? Was my mind playing games with me?? I stepped back a small gasp escaping my lips. What do I say? What do I do??

"Well then maybe you should take a picture it'll last longer..."

maybe you should take a picture it'll last longer???????? what in the bloody hell are you thinking Hermione ?? for the brightest witch of your century that by far was the worst response EVER. A voice in my head yelled.

"Well then...we'll have to see about that" he smirked looking down at me "meet me then. tonight after dinner the room of requirement..I'll bring my camera" and with that he turned and headed toward his compartment where the rest of the Slytherin students had gathered.

"Hermione, is everything alright, he didn't hurt you did he" Ron asked almost a little to worried

"No, not at all" I smiled and headed toward the compartment where harry was waving me over toward. Had 'he' actually said that? Draco Malfoy making plans with me Hermione Granger.......yes he did and he really bringing his camera?? I hope he knew I wasn't serious...The rest of the trip seemed to pass unbelievably slow..Merlin was this ride ever going to be over!?


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EEEEEKK!!! okay so this is my first story EVER and I'm really nervous so please leave comments, critiques..anything...and if you think I should continue please say so! =] Thanks a million

~ Mrs. Malfoy