Amidst the rustle of parchment, Hermione cracks open the seal to yet another letter. The paper is heavy, one edge jagged.

"Granger - Best Wishes"

She turns it over but finds no return address.

"Who's it from?"

"Oh, um... A friend", Hermione looks up and smiles at her fiance. Her fingers unknowingly crumpling the letter.


Draco awakens to the tapping of the owl. He looks over at his desk full of torn up parchment.

"Thank you Draco - Hermione."

His thumb brushes over her name and his. He stares into the fire, picks up a small pillow, covers his face and screams.