So this is my new fanfic I hope you enjoy! I can't promise regular updates but they will come, I refuse to give up on this story. My summer is coming and then my focus will be on this and they will get done one way or another.
Thanks to my beta!
Hotabad21
Cherri-Babii who are helping me get this story along.
*Disclaimer* All characters belong to the lovely J.K. Rowling. If I were her I would be on the beaches of Florida with Draco Malfoy with lots of money. Sadly I don't not own them *sad face*
Draco- I still love you!
Me- Really?
Draco- Wait you're not Hermione … this is awkward.
Me- *Runs and cries*
Harry- Well onto the story! And please review because it might make her feel better.
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Walking down the hallway with purpose and a calm collected face, I was feeling anything but. My stomach was tight with nerves. Finally making it back to my dorm I let the tears come. Sobs wracked my body as I slowly made my way upstairs. Half way through, my legs gave out and I sunk down the wall sitting on the stair. I don't know how long I sat there, but I honestly could have cared less. My mind went back to the night it happened.
"Please Herms go on a date with me?" Ron asked a little put out since I had already refused him. I shook my head and walked the other way towards the carriages headed to Hogsmeade.
"You stupid bint!" he yelled after me and I paused in my steps before marching on. How could he possibly think I would go with him after he snogged perfect Lavender Brown, and then have the nerve to insult me after I say no. I shook my head trying to get rid of thoughts of Ron. As the carriage bumped around I noticed a Ravenclaw sleeping in the corner. How did she manage to fall asleep already? My mind began to drift to thoughts of my other best friend and my mood dropped significantly. Harry has become obsessed with Draco Malfoy and would not shut up about how he was a deatheater. I just refused to believe it; sure he was a prat but there was no way he would ever do that willingly. But there was a catch, willingly he wouldn't but unwillingly, would he? I saw Draco Malfoy in a different way than Harry. He's just a boy and I can see a sort of kindness about him. He can insult everyone all he wants, but lately his heart hasn't been into it, and to all who really look at him he looks ill when he calls me mudblood. Maybe I'm the only one who has noticed, but there's no mistaking it when you know what to look for.
Suddenly my body flew forwards and I hit the other passenger by accident. She woke up and squealed almost falling out of the open carriage door.
"Sorry." I said dreamily. Quickly, I got out trying to shake this odd feeling washing over me; it's like the world has fogged up.
"Look, there's the slut!" I heard Brown yell from the other carriage. I ignored her and headed to Tomes and Scrolls. I noticed Harry and Ron getting out of the next carriage and they both glared at me before pushing past me knocking me to the ground. Lavender laughed and ran to catch up with them. I stayed down for a minuet shocked at Harry's behavior. Ron I expected this from, but not from Harry. Tears welled up in my eyes, books forgotten, I ran. I ended up at the shrieking shack on one of the rocks just thinking; my mind on auto pilot. It started to get very cold, very quickly and I pulled my coat closely to me. Snow slowly waltzed down to meet the ground adding to the piles already there. The crunching of feet could be heard, but I didn't have the energy to get up, it was so cold.
"Granger?" the cold voice of Draco Malfoy asked. I looked up to see his face clear of any sneer, just an honestly astonished expression. My teeth started chattering.
"Itsss c-c-cold." I finally managed. Instantly I felt stupid; he was going to insult me and surly just leave me here.
"Yes it is quite chilly isn't it? Come on let's get back." Malfoy said. He dropped down in a crouch and offered his hand. Hesitantly, I took it and he hauled me up. "Since when does he help me?"
"Since you look like a little mudblood icicle." He answered amused. Oops. I guess I said that out loud. My face flushed with embarrassment. We walked back to town in silence, but it wasn't unpleasant, just comfortable. The snow was coming down harder than before, and my face was beginning to go numb from the cold flakes hitting it.
"I think the carriages have gone." Malfoy said looking at his watch just as we reached the doors to the Three Broomsticks. Too cold to do much of anything I just nodded. The doors opened and I felt a rush of warm air hit my face. We sat down at one of the booths and ordered a round of butterbeer and a warm soup for me.
"So why were you just sitting in the middle of nowhere freezing your ass off?" he asked amused, I let out a small giggle. But I turned serious when I answered.
"Ron and Harry are mad me." I explained and looked away from his piercing stare. He nodded understanding.
"Why are you being nice?" I asked suddenly. He looked down at the table before meeting my eyes.
"I don't know."
"Here we are two butterbeers and a soup." The waitress said setting them on the table. "Be careful if you are traveling, a snow storm is brewing out there you might consider staying at Madam Prinks for a night." she warned and walked away. I looked at Draco and sighed before taking a bite of my soup. It wasn't the best, but it would warm me up. I reached for my drink and noticed it had a funny color. Ignoring it, I took a swig. It tasted odd, almost too sweet, but still good. I set it down with an odd feeling pulling at my head and took another bite of soup.
"What should we do?" I asked when I swallowed. He laughed a little before taking a sip of his butterbeer.
"You're mental if you think I'm walking all the way back to Hogwarts in that." he said pointing out the window; it was looking pretty ghastly. "We're staying at the Prinks place." he finished.
"Hermione! Gave me a shock you did!" Neville Longbottom exclaimed after almost tripping over me. I about screamed. My tears returned when I remembered why I came back to the dorms.
"Sorry Neville." I sniffed. I heard him shuffle and then his arm wrapped around me.
"What's wrong? Did I scare you as well?" his attempt at joking worked and a giggle fell from my mouth. I had to tell someone.
"Neville, can you keep a secret?" I whispered. He was quite for a moment, but squeezed my shoulders.
"Yes." He whispered back. I closed my eyes and hoped this wouldn't get around.
"I had sex with someone and now I think I might be pregnant." He went stiff, but relaxed after a minuet.
"What are you going to do?" he asked. Tears pricked in my eyes.
"I don't know. I haven't even taken a test yet but I'm sure I am. My parents will be so disappointed. Oh, Neville, I'm so scared." my sobbing continued. He rubbed my back comfortingly and waited for me to calm before responding.
"In these times you have to be careful. Don't tell anyone else unless you know they will not spread it around. You need to tell the father. If I got someone pregnant I would want to know." He let that hang in the air. "Talk to Madam Pomphrey." he added.
"Thank you." I finally mustered out. He stood and offered his hand, I took it and he hauled me up.
"Come on, its super time. Everything will be ok." We walked down to the great hall. Thank Merlin he didn't ask who the father was. He wouldn't believe me even if I told him.
As we entered I glanced at the Slytherin table but he wasn't there and slid next to Harry. My nerves were somewhat calmer than before. Dumbledore clapped to get everyone's attention. He made his morning speech to get us motivated for the day, and then sat down staring at his plate before poring syrup all over it; he really was an odd man. I tuned back to Ron, but he was talking about Lavender. Shocker. From what I gathered they had sex last night and he was now a "sex god". If I had heard this a year ago I would have been broken hearted, but he's changed and not for the better.
"Hermione you okay?" Harry asked suddenly. My eyes snapped to him and I forced a smile.
"Yes of course I am. Now what was is it you wanted to tell me?" I asked with a cheerful voice. He looked away focusing on the ceiling.
"I just know that Malfoy is up to something. He has to be!" he said.
"Harry you don't have any proof. I admit he's a prat but a deatheater? I don't know."
"He is Hermione, I know it!" he shook with anger.
"Harry you need to calm down. You don't know that for sure! Let him be" I said. He shook his head and took a bite of his food.
"Now, I am going to talk to Hagrid. Don't do anything stupid or so help me." I said before racing out of the great hall catching a glimpse of Draco turning a corner. I ran after him, I could hear his shoes clicking on the stone as he raced towards the dungeons. My foot kicked up a loose rock and it sailed towards the wall. He stopped walking and drew his wand.
"I don't want to deal with you right now, Potter." he spat at me, never turning his head to look at me.
"I'm not Harry" I said quietly. He quickly turned, wand pointed at me as his eyes focused on my face.
"What are you doing in here, Mudblood?" he sneered. My face dropped and I took a step back.
"I um just wanted to remind you… that we have that project" I said pathetically, turning to leave. Wow Hermione is that really all you could think of?
"Wait." he said sounding almost panicked.
"What?" I turned looking at him. We just stared at each other for the longest time.
"I'm so sorry."
My mind blanked. Did Draco Malfoy just apologize to me, the mudblood bookworm?
"About what?" I asked, acting like I had no idea what he was talking about.
"Keep yourself safe." He whispered not answering my question.
We may be enemies, but after that night in Hogsmeade, our relationship was now very complicated.
"I better get to class. Please stay away from Harry. He knows you're up to something." I spoke softly to him not wanting to ruin the moment.
He looked so tired, dark circles surrounded his eyes. I will never begin to understand him, his mood swings, or the way his mind works, but I know deep down he's more than just a spoiled git.
Without saying a word he left me standing in a dark hallway. I should have just told him but I'm not 100% positive. Starting my walk to madam pomphrey I decided it was time to get it over with.
"Oh hello Mrs. Granger, what can I help you with?" Madam Pomphrey asked. I shifted uncomfortably.
"I-I need a um pregnancy test…" I mumbled. Her eyes widened with shock. She grabbed my arm and pulled me to a cot.
"Are you sure?" she asked. I nodded, tears coming to my eyes.
"I'm about a week late and I've been throwing up a lot. We um didn't use protection." She gripped my hand trying to calm me.
"Okay sweetheart." She raised her wand above my stomach and muttered a spell I couldn't understand.
"Alright if it glows blue you're not pregnant if its red you are." She said.
We waited 5 minutes before a tiny spark turned into a swirling mist of colors above my exposed skin before finally becoming a red glowing orb. A sob fell out of my mouth. Madam pomphrey took me up in her arms as I cried on her shoulder.
"What do I do?" I asked. She leaned me back on the pillows and handed me some water.
"The only thing you can do, take care of yourself and plan for your future. I will give you prenatal spells and if you have any questions about magical pregnancies you can always come to me. You will make a very good mother Hermione, no matter your age. You can rest here for as long as you want." She said before walking away to tend to her other patients.
The rest of the day didn't get any better. In Potions, I spilled my potion all over me and my lab partner. In Herbology, my mandrake grabbed my hair pulling some out. And in Care of Mystical creatures I fell into the unicorn pin and was almost crushed by the male.
By dinner time, I was a mess and I just wanted to go back to bed. I ignored everyone and just kept quiet; my head would explode if I opened my mouth and tried to say something nice. The food appeared and I found myself sick to my stomach. I jumped up and ran to the nearest loo, and I emptied my stomach of everything I've eaten all day and most likely last night, too.
Footsteps outside were getting louder and louder and I hoped they weren't coming to the bathroom. I jumped up when I heard the bathroom door crash into the wall.
"W-whose there?" I asked slowly coming out of the stall.
"Relax 'Mione its just me." a girly voice said and relief flooded through me. Finally someone I can talk to who wouldn't judge me. I ran to hug the youngest out of the Weasley clan.
"Ginny! I'm so glad it's you! I have something to tell you." I said almost out of breath.
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