Time is Running Out - Chapter Ten

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Note: Hey guys sorry its been so long but if been doing a lot for school. This is my last week so I should be able to update more often now!...I was also reading The Host which was an awesome book if anyone needs something new to read. Well I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Hermione was sitting alone in her room with her computer in her lap. It had been a week and a half since she had given Draco the potion. Sadly it had not worked which worried her but she still had high hopes that she would find the cure. She had to, she couldn’t let Draco die...she just couldn’t.

She was typing away when there was a knock on her door that scared her enough that she almost fell out of the bed.

“Come in.” She said still looking down at her computer and not at her door.

“Miss Hermione...” said the small voice that could only be Deedee.

Hermione smiled and turned her head to the small elf. “Hello Deedee! What’s up?”

The elf was wearing a new yellow dress. “You have a guest.” She told Hermione.

“I do??” she asked. “Who?” She was confused. No one but her boss knew where she was.

“Mrs. Potter.” Deedee answered with a big smile. “She is waiting down stairs.”

“Oh my goodness!” Hermione half yelled with joy. She moved her computer off her lap and quickly jumped up from the bed. She ran pass the elf and down the hall. When she got to the stairs she saw Ginny standing by the door with a shocked and amazed look on her face.

“Ginny!” Hermione yelled running down the stairs.

Ginny looked up at Hermione as she ran down the stairs and a big smile spread across her face. “Hermione!”

Once down the stairs the two girls pulled each other into a big tight hug

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Draco was siting in his room reading a book when heard a loud scream. He quickly through the book down and jumped up from his chair. He ran down the hall when he heard Hermione’s named being yelled by and unfamiliar voice.

When he finally reached the stairs where her heard the scream he saw Hermione wrapped around a small girl with copper red hair. He slowly walked down the stairs and waited for the two to let go of each other.

Finally after a minute or so they let go of each other.

“What are you doing here?” Hermione asked.

“Well I hadn’t heard from you in a while so I went to go see you at home but you weren’t there so I went to your work and they told me you were here.” Ginny answered. “What are you doing here?”

Draco realized the girls had not seen him so he made a noise as if he was clearing his throat.

Both women turned to look at him. “Mrs. Potter.” Draco said with a smile.

“Malfoy.” Ginny said with a polite smile.

“It’s so nice to see you. How have you been?’ He asked.

“I’m fine, thank you. How have you been?”

“I’ve been better. “ he told her. There was a long pause before he said. “Well it was nice to see you again Mrs. Potter. Please do make yourself at home.” He turned to Hermione “You guys have a nice time. If you need me I’ll be in my room.” He slowly turned around and walked back up the stairs. Hermione’s eyes followed him the whole way. She had a small but happy smile on her face.

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“Hermione?” Ginny said ask she watched her watch Draco. “Hermione?” she asked again.

Hermione finally turned to look at Ginny, “Come on, lets go sit and I’ll explain.” Hermione walked into the room with the two chairs and they both sat down.

Once they sat Ginny said. “Explain.”

“Okay, well...Draco has VL.” Ginny gasped. “Yeah, I decided to come live with him to find a cure.”

“Wow...I dont know what I was expecting but that was not it.” Ginny said.

“Yeah I know.”

“So how long have you been staying here? and why didn’t you tell me?”

“Um...about 3 or 4 weeks...and I didn’t tell you because...well...I actually don’t know why I didn’t tell you...” Hermione said.

Ginny frowned at her. “So...um...how are things?...are you guys getting along?”

Hermione smiled “Things are actually going really good!...Way better then I though the would.” Ginny gave her an odd look. “He’s really not a bad guy...He actually stood up for me!”

“How so?”

“Well Pansy invited herself over. She started to yell at me and call me a mudblood. And Draco went off on her and kicked her ars out! It was awesome!!” Hermione said with excitement.

Ginny looked at her very carefully. “Oh my gosh! You like him!!” She finally said.

“What?!” Hermione looked at her friend in shock. “I don’t know what your talking about.” Hermione’s face started to turn a bright pink color.

“Your totally blushing!...You really do like him.”

“No I don’t.” Hermione said again. She started to get more red.

“Yes you do. I can’t believe this...wow...” Hermione was shaking her head. “Oh just admit it!” Ginny said.

“Wow, look at the time. It was so nice to see you Ginny.” Hermione said as she stood up and grabbed Ginny leading her to the door. “I have so much to do but I’ll call you soon. Bye bye now!” Hermione shoved Ginny out of the door and shut it as Ginny tried to say something else.

Hermione leaned against the door. She could feel the color slowly start to leave her face.

Do I like him??...Oh god, I think I do...that is not good, not good at all...

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