hphalloween_mod (hphalloween_mod) wrote in hp_halloween, @ 2010-10-31 19:17:00 |
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Entry tags: | !2010, #het, *softobsidian74, ^draco/hermione, rating: pg |
Halloween Gift for Libco
Gift for: libco
From: softobsidian74
Title: Rational Fear
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Summary: Hermione Granger doesn’t scare easily, well, when it comes
to most things.
Notes: Thanks goes to emilywaters1976, and willowfaerie for helping me fine tune this. *smile*
“Boo!”
I stop as Ron and Harry jump out at me.
“Oh, give it a rest!”
Defeated, they fall behind me as we walk towards the Great Hall.
Miniature pumpkins, pies, and candy adorn the tables. I love Halloween; it’s the pranks I loathe. Logic prevents irrational fear; scare tactics only annoy me.
I listen as those two plot to frighten Ginny, when suddenly he catches my eye.
Like a Warming Charm, his gaze heats hidden parts of me. I rise, “My, look at the time. I think I’ll turn in. Goodnight.”
As I exit, voices die, shadows grow, and suspicious footsteps echo behind me.
Quickly, I turn, drawing my wand.
My breath hitches and my heart leaps inside my chest to see grey eyes cutting through darkness, staring back at me.
“Did I scare you, Granger?”
Searching for brave words, I swallow.
“Of course not, Malfoy.”
Drawing closer, his hand warms me all over again as it covers mine.
“Do you want me to?” he whispers.
But I’m already afraid.
Logic says my fear is rational, that these are sound things to be wary of: lust for an enemy, wanting his touch… and kissing Draco Malfoy.
“Yes,” I reply.