Because Of You, a harry potter fanfic

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"Because Of You"

A Draco Malfoy /Hermione Granger FanFiction

By Lily Star

I will not make the same mistakes that you did.

"Draco-how could you? I trusted you-Harry, Ron, DUMBLEDORE! We all trusted you!" I cried, as he sat, his head in his hands. "Hermione…I'm sorry but you wouldn't understand. You're too damn innocent!" He yelled, turning his back to me.

I ran from the room…. straight into Ron and Harry.

I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery…

"He never loved you Hermione." I told myself. Pulling away from Ron's warm embrace, I wiped my eyes and set my face in a brave set.

Face it-he's gone.

I will not break the way you did, you fell so hard. I've learned the hard way to never let it get that far…

"What did they do Draco. Please it's the only way I can figure this out." I whispered to him.

His eyes, darkened with defeat, stared at me sadly.

"I've told you Hermione-you wouldn't understand! There would've been death!" He yelled, fists clenched.

"Then you never should have gone back." My voice…disappointed.

Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk. Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt. Because of you I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me. Because of you…I am afraid.

"Stay close Ron-please." I shrieked, clutching his arm as we marched onto the battlefield Harry proudly in the lead.

"Wait Harry-Please don't go!" I screamed starting to sob. Harry hesitated, looking back, then continued.

"We have to fight Hermione-then it will be over. I'll protect you I promise." Ron whispered holding me close.

"I can't trust you Ron-I thought I could but I was proven wrong by so many people so many times." I said collapsing to the ground.

I lose my way and it's not too long before you point it out.

Draco came up to me.

"Hermione-Let someone help you. You're lost to the world. Let someone in-let me in."

"I did Draco. And you proved that all they will ever do is fail me." I said, wishing he would just go.

"Hermione…" His voice pleading.

I cannot cry because I know that's weakness in your eyes

"Get the girl-she's down!" a Death Eater ordered.

"Hermione! Get up! Show no weakness!" A male voice called.

I stumbled to my feet, casting a shield around myself.

I'm forced to fake a smile-a laugh everyday of my life.

"Hermione-you ok?" Harry asked as we sat in the common room.

"Yes Harry. Why wouldn't I be? I told you I'm over him." I sighed, smiling unconvincingly.

My heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even whole to start with…

"You told me being Muggleborn didn't matter to you anymore Draco! You said you would fill the emptiness…" I yelled, trailing off.

"I was wrong Hermione. I thought I could but I just…can't." Draco sighed.

"It's ok Draco-the Order will protect us. Don't fear them...no crying." I whispered as Draco murmured in his sleep. But as I stroked his silky blond hair I wondered how much we could do.

I was so young you should have know better that to lean on me. You never thought of anyone else, you just saw your pain. And now I cry in the middle of the night for the same damned thing!

"Hermione...Please don't cry. I'm here-I'm here for you." Ron soothed as I cried in my bed.

"I keep seeing you and Harry and everyone! Gone just…. gone."

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I tried my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you

"Hermione…this might be the last time I see you…. for a while. "Draco said looking pale and worn.

"Why Draco?" I asked one last time.

"I can't tell you! God Hermione…it's so hard…" He said.

"Fine just forget it…"

I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life
because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you
Because of you

A Death Eater stood over Draco and a flash of light jetted out of his wand-I couldn't tell the color. I immobilized the Death Eater and ran over to Draco. He lay, his eyes half-closed and barely breathing.

"Drac-co…what's wrong?" I whispered, kneeling over to listen to his heart.

"Slow death Avada Kervada. Hermione-I saved Ron. I'm sorry we had to go this way. They wanted to kill you for my loyalty. I wanted-needed to save you…I love you." he whispered, his eyes fluttering.

"Don't leave Draco. I'm so so sorry. My life will be nothing without you. I love you. Thank you."

And as I listened to his final heartbeat I felt my heart skip a beat as if a part of me had died to.

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Author's Note: Not my best work but I had inspiration and I went with it. Reviews (flames included) are appreciated!

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