Disclaimer: Not my characters.
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He turned to her wildly in the corridor, throwing her wrist off of him like it scolded him. His eyes were ablaze with something akin to despair. Hermione halted in her footsteps, willing him to speak.
"Hermione. Everyday, another person vanishes, whether it's literally or their souls are shattered. Broken hearts lead the way like scattered breadcrumbs, never faltering in their path. This path is the one that has been set before my family for centuries. What makes you think I'd be any different?"
Hermione stared at Draco, his eyes filled with anguish. She cupped his cheek, running her fingers along his face before whispering her reply.
"Because I love you."
End.
11/07/10