Characters and places owned by J.K. Rowling. Story based on Violent J's Poem a "song" by ICP.

Hermione POV

I was watching Draco from across the Great Hall, smiling to myself. I have been watching him more and more each year. When I first meet him in first year, I really liked him. He was nice. As soon as I saw him with his friends though, he was mean. I didn't hold it against him because when we meet two days later by ourselves he explained why he had done it. I really like him now. We run into each other without our friends around us more often now that it's seventh year but still not often enough for me. It's so hard not to like him because he's nice, and really handsome. Way more handsome than Ron the garbage disposal, ugh, and people actually think I'll end up with him? No way, José. I have never liked anyone other than Draco, though nobody else knows that. We still use surnames in the presence of our friends but when we're alone we use first names. We only ever talk. I don't have the guts to tell him that I like him as more than a friend. We can't let people see us together and friendly though because I have to hide my feelings and he has his image to upkeep. The days pass by so quickly though because he is the only thing on my mind. I still get all my notes taken though. I think I'll draw him a picture tonight of a Slytherin serpent dominating a Gryffindor lioness.

I slipped the picture in his bag during potions today when no one was watching. I hope the keeps the picture and doesn't show anyone because I am horrible at drawing and because then someone might start suspecting. Dinner was nice. Harry and Ron still haven't noticed that I really don't them much attention. Oh look there's Draco.

"Draco! How did you like my picture?"

"I didn't get to look at it. Blaise dug through my bag pulled it out and then threw it away. He said it looked really good though."

"Oh well why wouldn't he let you see it? It was yours."

"I don't know. He's been kind of weird lately."

"Okay, well I have to go before Harry and Ron notice I'm missing. Talk to you soon, bye."

"Bye."

HE SMILED AT ME AS HE SAID BYE! I'm so happy! I know I can make a campground in the forbidden forest so that we can spend some time together because our time is really short there is only like two weeks till the war starts. I'm afraid. I don't want to lose him. I don't know what I would do if he died. I need him to just spend time with me despite the fact that we are at school. Maybe he will want to come. I hope he does.

Ugh, I'm so tired I didn't get to bed till late because I was making the campground. I'm going to ask him now.

"Good afternoon, Draco."

"Good afternoon, Hermione."

"Do you want to go camping with me tonight in the forest? I promise it's safe."

"I can't because Theodore and I are playing cards tonight. I'm sorry, Hermione."

"Oh well that's ok. I'll see you around."

"See you later."

I was heartbroken that he would rather spend time in his common room. Oh well I'll just skip lunch and dig up worms. Maybe he will want to fish as long as no one can see us. I really need to spend time with him so that I can get up the courage to tell him how I feel.

"Hermione, why did you skip lunch? Why are you so dirty?"

"Oh. Hi, Draco, I was digging up worms. Do you want to go fishing as long as no one can see us? We can do it before you go play cards."

"Well cards is actually about to start so I really can't.

"Oh. Well okay. See you tomorrow then?"

"Yes, I'll see you tomorrow."

This is getting me nowhere. Tomorrow is Saturday maybe he'll want to hang out. I'll have him teach me Quidditch because he loves it and is really good at it. I'll corner him right before breakfast tomorrow.

"Hey, Draco, will you teach me how to play Quidditch since it is Saturday and there is nothing to do?"

"Goyle and I were going to go and look around Hogsmeade. Maybe apply for jobs, not that we need them, but it sounded fun."

"Well will you come and play some board games with me in the Room of Requirement when you get back?"

"I'll let you know. Talk to you later."

What the hell? Did he just ditch me to go eat breakfast with Blaise? Ouch. I bet he won't come to the Room of Requirement. I only have one more week after this weekend to finally tell him because I want him to know before the war so that he keeps safe and I don't have to worry too much about him. Not that I still won't worry.

"Hey, Hermione I won't be able to come to the room of requirement with you. I have to get my homework done."

What a load of crap.

"Draco, why won't you spend any time with me?"

"I can't for various reasons. The main reason is because I can't put you in danger. They will come after you first if I'm too close to you. It's way too risky. The war is too close, Hermione."

Did he really just say that? What is that supposed to mean?

"Draco…I-I…I love you."

DID I JUST SAY THAT!

"…What did you just say? I wasn't really paying attention."

Oh Merlin how embarrassing.

"Nothing, never mind, Draco, I didn't say anything. I'll see you around."

Oh Merlin how could I just do that. At least I got it off my chest. Too bad he didn't hear me.

I haven't seen him like this whole week which is kind of good but kind of bad. The war is starting. There is Bellatrix. Maybe I can get her. Who's pulling on me?

"Hermione, please don't fight. You need to stay safe. For me, please?"

"I'm sorry, Draco, but I have to fight. I'll see you when all the fighting is done."

Author POV

When all of the fighting was done and the dead were being gathered, no one could walk around the Great Hall without seeing the saddest scene of the whole war. Off in the corner, Draco was sitting on the ground clutching the dead body of Hermione close as he cried for the whole world to hear. Those who were close enough could hear the most heart wrenching sentence being whispered over and over into her hair by Draco.

"I love you, Hermione."