Shut Up!

Chapter two
I dare you to say bastard again!


“Why did I get the room towards the east ?”Hermione complained to herself next morning . The sun was shining so brightly that she couldn’t fall asleep again . Annoyed , she conjured some heavy curtains to stop the light coming in but it was no good. She was already awake and she needed her cold morning shower. She had had a perfect night’s sleep. Actually she hadn’t slept that well since before the war , returning to Hogwarts she found that she felt safe here and the moment her head touched the pillows she fell asleep. One thing she did think about was Malfoy . It wasn’t like her to think about boys , especially before going to bed , but he had once again returned to his arrogant former self and she would have to put up with him for about one year. The one thing that really made her feel uneasy was her own reactions last night . She had trembled , and with Malfoy of all people near her. But she soon remembered that he had kept her outside their quarters , and she began feeling annoyed again . No this year Malfoy would not make her feel like she was below him , or that he was the only Head . With that thought she reached the bathroom but before opening the door , she heard noise behind it.

“Damn , Malfoy’s there already. How can he get up so early?” she pressed her ear to the door . It wasn’t like her to spy , but she wanted to know when we left . She suddenly had this very vivid image of Malfoy taking a shower right behind those doors. No clothes on . She mentally kicked herself .
“Well , that’s an improvement Hermione. At least last night you thought of him in boxers. Where’s you brain gone ? “. She heard the rustle of a towel, and a door opening and closing shortly. Finally she entered the room ,and was just about to step into the shower when a thought occurred to her .
“Limpe acima” she uttered the cleaning spell under her breath while flicking her wand . It was then that Malfoy’s words from last night echoed in her head …” Yes Granger , and although you are still muggle-born , I did not run to Professor Snape asking for house-elves to disinfect our quarters every time you leave”. Why had she felt the need to disinfect after him ? She knew that the showers cleaned and disinfected themselves after a person used them , but she just felt the need to be sure. She was in no way prejudiced like Malfoy was. She just liked to make sure a pureblood didn’t contaminate her. She giggled and relaxed under the hot water .

*

If she hurried she might still catch Harry and Ron so they could go to the Great Hall together. She caught up with them just as they were having a heated discussion .
“…and even Lavender had the nerve to come up to me and ask if you were available . I tell you , after this whole thing you’ll be the most popular guy alive .”said Ron with a slight grin.
“What’re you two talking about?” she asked closing in .
“Harry’s just become a phenomenon back in own common room. You wouldn’t believe how many girls practically line up just to stay near him It’s plain annoying. “
“You can’t say you didn’t expect all this Harry. I mean , last year , when they were calling you ”the Chosen One” you were just as popular. Now it turned out you were….well chosen , and you got rid of the most evil wizard .Girls are bound to want to date you. “
“Well I wouldn’t want to disappoint the , but there’s only one girl that I like at the moment .Ginny’s been waiting for me since last year , and finally I can stop worrying she’ll be used as bait to have me killed.” said Harry simply.
The Great Hall wasn’t as full as it used to be , and it was now that they registered just how many the war had claimed . Hermione surveyed the other tables , and found that at every one , there were at least 4 seventh years missing.
Ron took her by the forearm , and she rested her head on his shoulder , just as she had done at Dumbledore’s funeral.
“We agreed before coming here , that this is our last year , and we plan to make most of it. It’s really over ,and there’s no use living in the past . “
“Can I at least look sad when I realize that people are missing in classes as well”
“This week only” he joked , and they moved towards their table.
*

She spent most of her first day in the Gryffindor common room , joking with Ron and Harry . She forgot all about Malfoy , even that she had to meet with him for a short discussion about their duties . It was Ron that brought up the subject of Malfoy, and she finally came to her senses. She had to run up to their common room , and she was quite sure that he would still be mad at her for making him wait. She reached the portrait which had only one man in it at the moment, the one with the big moustache that Draco had recited the password to yesterday. It actually took her a few moments to remember their password.Why did it have to be French? She didn’t understand a word of it.
“Velours noir” she said with a very bad French accent, and the portrait flung open , to reveal that their common room was in semi-obscurity . The only light was coming from the fire place. It might have been dark , and Hermione might not have been able to see , but her hearing was intact , and she could make out some sounds coming from a very big couch near the fire . Could they be….whimpers .Malfoy did not seem the kind of guy who would whimper , and even more importantly the last time she heard him he did not sound like …a girl .She faintly muttered a spell , afraid of what the light might show , and the candles in the chandelier were lit , casting light all around he room . There were two figures visible on the couch , both with their heads turned , but one was unmistakably Draco Malfoy .It was him who turned his head , and with a wide grin said :
“Welcome home honey , we were just starting a little party without you , care to join ? “ he gave an evil laugh , and winked at her. The girl next to him was , thankfully, still dressed , but it was obvious that her blouse had been unbuttoned because she was still frantically trying to close it .
“I’ll give your little friend one minute to finish clothing herself, and get out of OUR common room. “ Hermione said with a forced calm voice. In reality she was screaming on the inside .Just the thought that he was doing…something with a girl on the couch she would be sitting on, made her very happy she had disinfected the shower earlier. She also refused to know the identity of Malfoy’s toy-girls . She didn’t think she could look at the girl he same way again . She heard someone getting up from the couch , and moving towards the door quickly , but the footsteps stopped , there was a thud and suddenly she heard a low moan , probably issued from the same girl. She couldn’t help but turn , and she saw Malfoy kissing the girl in a very passionate way , while his hand was under her shirt again . The girl’s face was still obscured , but her hands were pressing Malfoy’s figure harder against her . She glided her hands down and reached under Malfoy’s shirt , and on to his back . At the same time one of his hands moved from under her shirt , up her thigh and was threatening to reveal her panties from under her skirt. Fearing what she might witness , Hermione tried to keep her voice calm , but as her words left her , she could feel them tremble
“That is enough .You will not consummate whatever stupid little love affair you have, in our common room Malfoy .”
At this she saw his hand move directly over the girl’s left breast , never leaving her mouth so that Hermione couldn’t recognize her , and the girl let out another moan .For the second time in two days she felt herself stunned by Malfoy’s actions , only this time there was no door between them , and she yelled out :
“Petrificus Totalus “
She heard him hit the floor with a loud thump , as the girl screamed , quickly turned her head , and exited through the portrait hole. Hermione couldn’t catch her features , and didn’t even register her hair , she was too concerned with calming her nerves . She was sure there would be hell to pay for doing this to Malfoy , but she would risk it all again , for the look of stunned disbelief on his face .He had probably heard her say the spell , and had momentarily broken the kiss to mutter a defensive spell , but he was too late . She slowly walked to him , kneeled beside him and said:
“Well , seeing as though I finally have your undivided attention , I thought I should inform you that I did not tell Professor McGonagall about yesterday’s little password incident , but now you’ve crossed that little line she was talking about. We were supposed to have a meeting here tonight , and even though I was late , that does not mean you have the right to bring one of your scarlet women here , and have your way with her . I gave her the chance to leave , but you purposefully held her back , and thought you’d give me that cheap almost –porn show . First thing tomorrow I’ll go straight…” but she didn’t have the change to continue , as she was flung down on the floor , with Malfoy straddling her hips, holding her hands on either side of her head and looking like a complete savage. When he spoke his voice was low , but it sent shivers down her spine .
“I could have listened to that little monologue of yours , but just a little tip before I get started on you , always check that the person you petrified isn’t still holding his wand in their hand .It also helps that I mastered non-verbal spells last year . “ and as he said that he squeezed her hand so hard she let go of her wand , and he kicked it a few meters aside .”Now Granger , back to the part about you telling McGonagall about today’s little incident –“
“If you lay one finger on me , I cam scream, my lungs off and-“
“Oh that reminds me…” and he moved her hands over her head , so that he could hold them with one hand , and with the other he reached for his wand , and flicked it , without uttering any spell.
“That’s just to make sure we’re not interrupted” he said , and she knew he had casted an imperturbable spell on their door . His voice was still low , but she could feel he was holding back immense anger. He mover her hands so he had them again , pinned at each side of her head. He then lowered himself , and rested his head on her shoulder, his head facing hers , while pressing his thighs against hers.
“What are you doing you bastard ?” she screamed alarmed. She was definitely afraid at the moment. He was much stronger than her , and she was unarmed .He could do anything to her…
“I thought we already agreed last night that I am not a bastard , and I told you to be careful with that particular thing . You see , I’m quite touchy when it comes to my parents . “ he moved his head down a little and now was resting it on her breast.
“You’re such a sick person Malfoy , get off of me , or I’ll –“
“Bore me to death? Don’t worry , the only inconvenience I’ll have to overcome would be your non-stop talking , and that could be solved… somehow “ he grinned , and stroked his head against her breast .
“If you do that one more time Malfoy , I’ll torture you so much , you’ll be running back to your mother crying” she said in a fierce voice.
He suddenly lifted his head , and held her hands in an even harder grip , while lowering his face towards her own .The look in his eyes could not be conveyed in words, and realization hit her …
“Look, I didn’t mean your mo-“
“You utter one single solitary word, mudblood , and you’ll learn what real torture is. “
“You know I didn’t mean her in –“
“Shut the fuck up “ he finally yelled , and she felt the room freeze. It was as though time had stopped . She looked up at him . He was slowly regaining his composure , but his eyes still betrayed the battle going on inside him.
“You listen to me you filthy mudblood , torture like the kind I could inflict on you would have you screaming in one second . Don’t ever dare mention my parents in front of me . Don’t act like you are in any way superior to me . You who was born of muggle parents , who was brought to this school to study with pure blood wizards , you have the guts to challenge my anger?” All this time he was squeezing her hands , and (involuntarily at this point , she thought) grinding his hips even harder against hers.
“Do you Granger?” he called out again , and instead of cowering , she let out o low breath , and closed her eyes .It was his turn to be stunned . Had Granger almost moaned? He finally realized he had been pushing against her during their little discussion , and his anger suddenly melted .He let his face fall on her breast again , and this time , he purposefully placed his mouth close to her nipple.
“Last night , you didn’t answer my question .” he said , again in a low voice.
“What ?” she said , again clueless . She was mortified that she had let herself go , and enjoyed his body against hers.
“I asked you if you fancied me , and you said you wouldn’t touch me with a ten foot pole , but you never said anything about fancying .” She felt his hot breath against her breast , and it took her a moment to regain her composure . His words sunk in , and it felt like a bucket of icy water had been thrown in her face .
“You heard me the first time Malfoy . I would rather spend eternity a virgin than come close to you . “
“Your body disagrees with you “ he teased again.
“You do realize that because I am wandless right now , does not mean I will forever be this helpless. Get off me and –“
“There we go again with your stupid superiority . You picked the wrong person to make feel inferior .Just to get things straight Granger , your little chaste princess façade might turn on the likes of Weasley , but don’t even begin to think you have any effect on me . THAT would be flattery to the verge in stupidity .After all , you’re the one who could have gone to her dormitory any time during my friend’s visit , and I must say I hate not getting things done , especially because of nosy little girls . You chose to stay , not only once , but twice. What’s that old saying?” Ignore it and maybe it will go away “ well you definitely did not ignore us . And another thing darling , let me remind you who is momentarily under me and whimpering .” At this he smirked again , and finally climbed off her .
“I hate leaving you like this every night , dear , but I just can’t bring myself to touch you in a more intimate way if I’m not in love. You see , I’ve always believed in the act of love –making as being something that has to involve love. “ his words were dripping sarcasm , and malice , and she hated him more and more with every word he said.
“But look on the bright side , at least I know how you sound when you whimper , which is more than I can say about the Weasel.”
“You’ll pay for that Malfoy” she whispered and reached for her wand .
“Expelliarmus” he shouted and her wand flew away from her once again , and his killer expression was back .
“If I were you , I would be careful how I act around myself , Granger . You see, we’ll be making rounds starting tomorrow evening . It’s a big , big school , full of dark , secret corridors , and I can think of a least one way to keep you quiet . “
“We’re making rounds?” she said disbelief etched across her face.
“ I believe I had the same happy expression when I found out. Just try to contend your excitement. Oh , and maybe It’ll dawn on you that running to Professor McGonagall and turning me in , would be a very bad alternative . You see I may get detention for one night but you’ll have me here for a full year . Soon , you’ll find you’re not going to want to tell old McGonagall what’s going on in our quarters.”
He walked slowly to his bedroom , and closed the door equally slowly . She was sure he was daring her to hex him . But she was far too concerned my his words , to try and move from her place on the floor. She had a lot of thinking to do .

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A/N You wouldn’t believe the amount of happy I felt when I saw people were actually reading and reviewing . Thanks to my first –ever reviewers Sommer, Elmo, Rhapsody and Mya Malfoy(thanks for the offered help , I’ll mail you as soon as I give my chapters an extra look , thanks so much).You’ll be seeing more of the effects of the war , but as I tried to empathize, I see them as keeping it inside them for most of the time(well you saw a little bit of Hermione’s sadness at the loss of colleagues in this chapter).I also like Ron a lot , so I’m probably not going to make him look like a looser :D I hope I don’t let anyone down with this chapter . (Oh , and the chapter title just seemed funny to me….does it make sense? What do you think ?)