Summary: How can a pair of magical handcuffs bring two enemies together? (For all you Dramione fans)
Author's Note: The story takes place a day after school ended. Everyone is starting summer vacation. Half-Blood Prince never happened. I suck at beginnings so please don't judge the story by the first or second chapter, and this is my first attempt making a Draco & Hermione love story, so sorry if it sucks!
IMPORTANT! Author's Note #2: Most italics for thoughts. "Quotations" for speaking. The whole story is in third person, but the thoughts are in first person POV! The 'ruler' thing separates the story AND the POVs. Hopefully you won't get confused. Read and Review please.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Chapter One: The Beginning
"The first step towards getting somewhere
is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." -Anonymous
---------------Saturday, The Second Week of June
"Your leaving?" asked Hermione, shocked.
"Yes, dear," answered her father as he carried some luggage to the car.
Hermione's mum went over and hugged Hermione, who was still in shock.
"Your father and I won two tickets to a romantic trip in Paris," explained Mrs. Granger. "I'm sorry honey for not telling you sooner."
Hermione nodded her head as if she understood.
"When will you guys be back?"
"The last week of July," answered Mr. Granger as he made his way back into the house to carry the last of the luggage.
"Because you're old enough to take care of yourself, your father and I didn't hire a sitter," said Hermione's mum as she walked out the front door. "We expect you to be on your best behavior?"
"Yes, mum."
"Good, we'll call you every Sunday to check up on you," called her mother from the car. Hermione walked outside near the car. "If you go and visit one of your friends, make sure you lock all the doors. Take good care of yourself, honey! We love you!"
They waved good-bye as the car drove away.
Knock! Knock!
Draco Malfoy awoke from his slumber. He sat up in his bed.
Knock! Knock!
He groaned. "Come in!"
The door opened to reveal a very happy Narcissa Malfoy.
"Sweetie, I'm going to go visit some relatives in America for a while," said Draco's mum. "Would you like to come, dragon?"
Draco shook his head, sleepily. "No thanks, mum. When will you be back?"
"A few weeks, but I will come by and check on you everyday."
Draco's eyes widened slightly. "Everyday? No, you don't have to do that mum. I can fend for myself."
His mother frowned a little. "What will you do when you get hungry?"
"House elves."
"What if there's an emergency?"
"I'll apparate to you."
"What if something bad happens? Maybe I should just stay home..."
"Nothing bad will happen mum! Just go and have fun."
Narcissa nodded. "I'll come by next Friday to check up on you. Bye, dragon. I love you."
"I love you too, mum."
Narcissa closed the door and apparated away.
---------------------Two Weeks Later (Saturday)
Hermione Granger was bored. She had finished her summer homework and now had nothing to do. She could watch tv, but there was nothing good showing.
What to do... she thought.
She could go to the Burrow, but she didn't want to disturb the Weasleys.
Hmmm... she thought to herself.
She could always go to the library.
Yes! Hermione thought. That is exactly what I'm going to do!
She walked to the library. She smiled at the thought of all the books that she haven't read yet. Just when she arrived at the library, she didn't expect this to happen.She saw the sign that was in front of the door.
The sign read: 'Sold.'
Many thoughts were swarming in Hermione Granger's head as she walked home.
Who would sell a library? It's absolutely ridiculus! Where would I read books now? The other libraries are miles away! Oh, this can't be happening!
She sighed.
Okay, get a hold of yourself Hermione. It's not the end of the world...is it?
She frowned.
Of course not! There's plenty of bookstores!
She started to smile.
But the other bookstores are miles away from here! And I don't know if mum and dad will allow me to use the bus alone! Even if mum and dad let me, I shouldn't waste the money I have for the bus instead of food!
She grimaced as she opened the door to her house. Hermione sighed sadly as she walked to the kitchen to feed Crookshanks and make herself some dinner.
Draco felt happy. His mother, the woman who wouldn't set foot out of the Manor after his father had been sent to Azkaban, is actually leaving the Manor, and because his father is in Azkaban, he had the whole manor all to himself! Well, the house elves are there too, but Draco doesn't mind much. He felt positively happy!
What should I do on this happy day? He thought. I know! I'm gonna ride my broom!
And that's what he did. He went outside with his Comet 260 and flew with it around the Manor. After a while, he took out this false snitch - a fake snitch that does what every normal snitch does but can fly back to you if you want it to - and released it. He let it fly around for several minutes before going after it. He caught it in no time at all.
Potter and the Gryffindorks better watch out! he thought. This year us Slytherins will win!
He released the false snitch again and waited some more minutes before chasing after it. Draco felt exhilarated as he flew after it. He smiled, not a smirk, but an actual genuine smile. That is, until he caught the false snitch and crashed into a tree.
Stupid tree!
He opened his eyes (his eyes were closed at the time) and took in what he saw. Draco saw his broom, the Comet 260, smashed to bits that was beyond repair.His happiness immediately disappeared. Anger and sadness surged through Draco. He fumbled through his robes to find his wand.
It wasn't there!
He looked on the ground and saw his wand. Angrily, he climbed down the tree. Once he was on the ground, he picked up his wand and accio-ed his broom to him. He glanced at the broom and then glanced at the tree. The Slytherin Prince glared once more at the tree with pure hatred, then he walked back inside.
What am I going to do now?
---------------------Sunday, The Last Week of June (The Next Day)
Hermione stared glumly at her lunch.
Why must the library be sold? Who would buy it? Would the owner still keep it as a library? Or will that person turn it into another pizza joint?
She sighed and finished eating her lunch.She then went upstairs to write a letter to Harry and Ron.
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Dear Harry,
How's your summer? You won't believe what had happened! You know that library near my house? Well guess what happened to it? IT'S BEEN SOLD! Isn't that ridiculus? Hope to hear from you soon. xoxo Hermione xxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Ron,
How has your summer been? Have you started doing your summer homework yet? Anyways, you know that muggle library near my house? The most barbaric thing happened to it! IT'S BEEN SOLD! And don't say 'Who cares?' Ron! Because I CARE! Write back soon. Love, Hermione. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hermione then got ready to go to Diagon Alley. The little Gryffindor Princess went to some Owlery-like place to send her letters to Ron and Harry. Little did she know who else is creeping around Diagon Alley...