and i don't wanna lie (but i don't wanna tell you the truth)

“What’s taking them so long, tonight of all nights?” She wondered out loud, expecting no response from the empty house.

“Well, Granger, the thing with Death Eaters is that usually we don’t celebrate Christmas.”

Startled by the deep voice coming from behind her, Hermione turned quickly, her wand held high in her hand, instinctive after so many years. She relaxed at the sight of Draco Malfoy and lowered her wand.



or, while waiting for her friends to come back from a mission, Hermione finds herself alone with Draco Malfoy.