Sequel time! Thanks to all the people who read the prequel to this, 'The Princess and the Peasant', and are now reading this one!
And I know I said I'd finish Triwizard first, but frankly, I have no ideas for that point in the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. All rights to Jo Rowling.
I walked with Ron, hand in hand, down a dirt path, still wearing the dress I had cut the previous day, and no shoes.
"Princess, would you like me to carry you?" he asked me.
"Ron, you don't have to call me princess. My horrid past, that life is gone. My bright future with you, and no more being told what to do. That's what my life is."
"You'll always be my princess."
I smiled at him. I always knew we'd be more than friends.
The other Weasleys walked somewhere behind us. I glanced back to see Fred and George trying to console a heartbroken Ginny. Her face was tearstained and her eyes were puffy from crying. I knew why. She had to leave Harry behind, and she hadn't been without him in years.
I turned away from her, feeling guilty.
'If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have had to leave Harry.'
Ron looked at me. He frowned.
"Hermione, what's wrong?"
"This is all my fault. If it weren't for me, none of this would've ever happened." I said, starting to cry.
"Hermione this is not your fault! If it's anyone's, it's your parents." he said, putting his arm around me.
I continued to cry, so Ron stopped. He turned me towards him, cupped my cheeks in his hands, and wiped away my tears with his thumbs. I looked at him with big, wet eyes.
"Everything's going to be fine. I promise."
Just then, they could hear horse hooves trotting in the distance, growing louder.
"Hide!" Molly whispered.
Ron rushed me over to a nearby tree and helped me into it's branches. He then hid behind a bush next to the tree. I watched as a few horses trotted onto the dirt road. Upon them, I recognized two guards, and a blonde boy wearing…
I stifled a gasp. He's looking for me.
"You know what to do. Find the redheads and the princess, bring them all to me. The girl will marry me, and as for the redheads… well, you know. Now go." Prince Draco Malfoy commanded the guards.
The guards' horses galloped off, while Malfoy got off his. He looked around the little area carefully. He slowly walked towards where Ron and I were hiding. I froze and held my breath.
Malfoy walked up to the tree and surveyed it. He slowly looked up the trunk of the tree.
'He's going to see me. Oh no.'
Just before his eyes fell on me, his horse neighed, making Malfoy look at it. He walked over to it and stroked it. He gave the place one last sweeping look, mounted his horse, and went back the way he came.
Molly and Arthur stepped out from their spot carefully.
"Okay, it's clear."
Ron was already out, holding his hand out to me. I carefully made my way down.
'Why did I climb up so high?'
I took another step, and my foot slipped. I screamed as I fell towards the ground. Suddenly, I stopped falling, and opened my eyes. Ron had caught me. I gave him a tiny smile, but the look on his face didn't leave. There were so many different emotions in his eyes. I've never seen him like this.
I don't like it.
Not the best, but it'll get better. I promise. Please review!