Christmas Delight

The ride back to Hogwarts was strange, Hermione was thinking about Harry, whilst Draco was thinking how comfortable it felt to be beside his enemy. Draco started thinking about tonight, what movie to show, what food to serve, the Slytherin felt he needed to impress Hermione, she wasn’t a bimbo like Pansy Parkinson, and she was a highly intelligent woman who had the fortune or curse to have a beautiful body.
When they arrived back at Hogwarts, they bumped into Professor McGonagall.
“Oh! Ms. Granger, I am so glad you returned just in time” McGonagall turned around and saw Draco standing beside her, McGonagall became uncertain and confused
“Mr. Malfoy what can I do for you?” spoke McGonagall in a strict tone
“Nothing Professor, I’m just going back to my dorm” smiled Draco.
“Come Ms. Granger. You can help me organise next terms lecture notes” said McGonagall
“Have fun” said a Draco in a cheeky tone
Hermione couldn’t help but smile. McGonagall notice this and took Hermione with her. As soon as they were gone from site, Draco ran to his dorm and opened the hidden cupboard in his room, searching what he could serve to his date
‘Date, could this be called a date’ debated his conscience.

It was six o’clock and Hermione was getting board, she tried to look interested in the lecture notes but she was being distracted by the rendezvous with Draco. McGonagall noticed this and announced “Ms Granger, you can go if you want, you’ve helped me so much already”
“Thank you Professor” Hermione walked out and as soon she was out of site, she ran to her dorm and changed her clothes for something casual but elegant for an evening meeting.
Hermione arrived at the Head of Houses chamber and knocked.
Draco opened the door and was captivated by Hermione’s appearance
“Hello Granger, come on in” Hermione went in and saw the size of the Head lounge
“This is fucking amazing” said Hermione. Draco laughed “Yeah, well having parents who are willing to bribe is a plus”
Hermione was shocked at Draco’s comment “How can you admit to that?”
“Come on Granger, I’ve got nothing to hide. With the rate your friends pick up rumours they’ll know what underwear I use”
Hermione giggled at the remark. “Smells nice?”
“What?”
“The food” said Hermione. “Oh, yeah, please sit down”. Hermione sat down and Draco magically opened the food covers. Hermione marvelled at the food serve.
“Hope you like fish?” asked Draco
“I bet you do know. You know most things about me”
Draco grinned “Well, I can’t help it. I’m the son of a Death Eater; it’s in my nature to know about my colleagues”.
Hermione tuted “When will this all be over?”
“What?” asked a worried Draco “The war” asked Hermione?
“Hopefully soon, you deserve the break” said Draco
“Anyway my attention has been interrupted with the food” said Hermione. Hermione took a bite from her prawn cocktail and looked at Draco
“Its beautiful. Hasn’t had this since the summer”
“Well Hogwarts kitchens aren’t renowned for its fish course” said a smug Draco
Hermione burst out laughing. The two talked about various things, one thing they did talk about was movies
“Well finally I’m glad I could talk to someone about movies” said Hermione
“I know the feeling. But I still thing your taste sucks” said Draco
Hermione playfully protested “Well, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Julia Roberts’ movies”
“They’re a disillusion Granger, are you truly going to tell me that Pretty Woman is the ultimate romantic film?”
“Well yeah.”
“Have you ever seen Bitter Moon, that film will knock your ass” said Draco
“No I haven’t. Besides are you forgetting Casablanca?
“Yeah that’s true/. But the best films a man and a woman can watch together are Alien and Eraserhead” said Draco.
Hermione scoffed “You’re mad Malfoy; I admit Alien is an awesome movie but Eraserhead, is fucked up”
“Just like parenthood. These two films are all about parenthood”
Hermione stopped in her tracks “You know come to mention it you’ve got a point”
“Thank you. And by the way Ocean’s Eleven is an amazing movie” said Draco
“Fuck you, Malfoy. If you want a heist movie, see Reservoir Dogs. If you want a western see Rio Bravo”
Draco and Hermione got to the main room and Draco chucked a soft pillow to Hermione, hitting Hermione on the face
“That’s for liking John Wayne. See The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” Hermione gave a smirk and chased Draco. Thus getting him on the floor
“That’s for hitting me with a pillow” Both students laughed, all of a sudden both students ceased laughing and looked at each other. Draco went up and kissed Hermione on her cheek. Hermione blushed
“What was that for?” asked Hermione
“Well, for a pleasant day” said Draco. ‘I need to get up right now’ thought Hermione
‘Merlin please make her stand up. thought Draco. Both of them smiled and Hermione got up along with Draco. Both of them sat down and agreed to watch Batman.


In the middle of the movie Hermione felt uneasy, she rubbed her back. Draco watched her for a few seconds and went back to watching the movie. However Hermione still kept on rubbing, Draco paused the film
“Granger, are you okay?” asked Draco worryingly. The approach surprised Hermione
“Not really got a pain in my back. I can’t go and see Madam Pomfrey cause she’s away”
“Is it anything serious?” asked Draco
“Not really”
“Want a massage?” asked Draco.
“You read my mind” said Hermione as she smiled, she sat down in front of Draco and he proceeded to give the massage.
Whilst the comfort she was receiving from his fingers soothed the pain away, Hermione began to think of her day; It was certainly a day she wouldn’t want Harry and Ron to know about, she would be outcast by them in a flash. Her thoughts had wondered back to Harry, she was disgusted with herself as she thought about her best friend whilst she was being pampered by Draco. “That’s enough Draco” said Hermione “I’m tired, it’s been a great day and I thank you for it”
“Sleep here” said Draco
“Pardon” said Hermione
“Sleep here, sleep in Patel’s room. I don’t think she’ll mind a fellow Gryffindor sleeping in her room” said Draco
“Good idea. So I better turn in” nodded Hermione
“Good night” said Draco as he walked to his bedroom. Hermione did the same.

‘This is only happening because we are the only two students left in Hogwarts. If this was a normal time, she and I would still be arguing. But can we come back to what we were before all this?’ thought Draco as he stared into the ceiling.

‘He’s just a rebound. You like Harry, Malfoy is only a temp. He’s being nice cause he a) wants to get inside your pants, not to mention you brain or
b) he just wants a Christmas fuck and wants to pass the time bedding you.
However the thoughts they both had led to one obstacle. They both got along very well and the bitterness they have built up over the years has been erased in one second. And the unfamiliar feeling of the knot being untied in her stomach started to give Hermione worries.