Disclaimer: Ok the things in italic and underlined J.K. Rowling I'm not denying that, but I had to use it for my story , so please nobody sue =)

Summary: the great war never happened and the trio stay on for their last year.

As usual please R&R all comments welcome =)


A Love Story That Never Was

Draco caught sight of Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny staring at him, nodded curtly and turned away again.

Everyone else turned and looked away apart from Hermione, the sight of him made her breath get caught in her throat.

Feeling her gaze Draco looked over slowly. And met her eyes. Those once cold grey eyes were now filled with regret and sorrow.

Hermione knew that her eyes reflected his feelings as well. Draco broke the gaze but didn't turn away they were both thinking back to that night.

Eighteen years earlier

"Can you believe this is our last week of school? EVER?!" Harry and Ron rolled their eyes at her. Hermione had been talking non-stop about finishing school and it had become annoying.

"Yes Hermione, we know." the both said automatically. Annoyed with the answer Hermione lay back on the grass.

It was a very warm day, most of the seventh years had decided not to go to class - although it took awhile to convince Hermione- and the teachers didn't really mind.

The three of them where down by the lake relaxing. Ron was on the verge of falling asleep until Harry nudged him.

"OI-what you-" he was cut off, by Harry who was staring behind him. Ron turned his head and groaned.

Draco and his 'friends' were coming towards them.

Surprisingly, they didn't come over to them. The group went over to a tree and Draco - showing off as usual - climbed up and sat on the lowest branch.

"Thank God for that, I thought they were going to start something." muttered Harry and he lay down on the grass.

Hermione who was reading a book, looked up when she saw Draco coming and a strange feeling swept over her.

Shaking herself mentally she went back to her book , however she kept sneaking glances at him.

"Hey Hermione, we're going to go in, you coming?" asked Ron.

"Why you going in? It's a lovely day." she asked confused. Harry bent down and whispered into her ear

"Draco keeps looking over at us." her heart skipped a beat, and she looked at him. Sure enough Draco was staring at them or to be more precise staring at her.

Standing up quickly, the trio made their was back up to the castle.

"Granger, wait up." shouted a voice behind them. The three of them turned round and froze when they saw Draco running up to them.

"What do you want Malfoy?" spat Ron, his eyes narrowing.

"I wasn't talking to you Weasley, I need to speak to Granger." he said. Both Ron and Harry took a step in front of Hermione.

"You can say it in front of us." said Harry calmly. Frowning Draco said,

"McGonagall wants to see you. Come on." he motioned her to follow him.

"Why are you going?" asked Ron. Draco turned round angrily.

"What's with all the questions? All you need to know is McGonagall wants to see me and Her-Granger." this time to walked away without waiting for her.

"I'll meet you two in the common room later." she whispered and hurried after Draco before either of her best friends could say anything.

"Draco, wait up." she called. Hearing her voice, Draco stopped dead in his tracks. When she caught up with him they both walked in silence.

"Do you know what McGonagall wants?" she asked.

"Nope, all she said was to meet her at 3, in her office." Hermione nodded and the continued walking, until she looked down at her watch.

"Er…Draco? It's only half 1. It wont take us an hour and a half to get to her office." Draco said nothing, but a huge grinned appeared on his face.

Curiosity got the better of her and instead of turning back, she followed him.

"Ok, if we're not going to McGonagall's then where? Did McGonagall even want to see us?" Draco laughed.

"Yes she does actually, but I also wanted to talk to you." he led her to a window, with a quick spell it opened and they climbed outside.

"Ok, what do you want to talk about." Draco was silent for a moment.

"I really just want to apologize for how I've been acting over the years. I know we called a truce last year, but I've never really said sorry." when he finished, he sat on the wall.

Hermione stood dumbstruck, after she recovered, she went and sat beside him. After a few minuets in silence, she nervously put her hand on his.

Draco looked down quickly, feeling embarrassed Hermione pulled her hand away, however she was caught off guard when Draco held her hand, his fingers sliding in between hers.

"Hermione I-"

"Draco I-" they both stopped and laughed. Draco looked at Hermione and the both stopped suddenly.

Slowly he lend towards her.

"Hermione." he breathed.

"Yes?" she whispered

"Kiss me." he said, or at least that's what she think he said.

What should I do? Hermione had a second to decide.


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thanks to all who reads it

Aly =)

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