The Way

Chapter 1: Don't tell me

'It's our anniversary,' thought Hermione.
They'd been together for 2 years. They were the idle couple. The Boy Who Lived and the Bookworm. Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. It was like a fairy tale; almost as if fate had decided that they should be together.
'I wonder if he remembers…'

'She looks so cute, sitting there with her Hogwarts: A History Revised 5th Edition in her lap…I wonder how much she's going to love her anniversary present. I know I'll love it…'
"Happy 2 year anniversary," he whispered in her ear.
"Oh Harry, you remembered!"
"Of course I did, Mya. Come upstairs with me, I have something for you.
"Okay," Hermione said as she stumbled up the stairs behind Harry.

They went into Hermione's dorm room and Harry shut the door behind them. He started kissing her and she had to admit; he was a great kisser. They both headed towards the bed, still kissing, and Harry put a locking and silencing charm on the room. When Harry started lifting Hermione's shirt over her head, Hermione pulled away.

You held my hand and walked me home, I know
Why you gave me that kiss
It was something like this and made me go oh oh
You wiped my tears got rid of all my fears
Why did you have to go?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love
Guys are so hard to trust

"Harry, I don't think I'm ready for this yet."
"Damnit, Mya! We've been dating for 2 years. When are you going to do this; when we're 30? You're my girlfriend. I'm the only virgin in this school you know. Come on!"

Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl
The one who gives it all away-yeah

"That is such an exaggeration. You are not the only virgin in school. And I'm not your slut. I thought you loved me, but now I know you just want me to be your sex toy. Well, guess what! I'm a person, too. I have feelings, too. If all you want from me is sex, then I made a big mistake by even considering dating you."

Did you think that I was going to give it up to you-
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do-
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way

By this time, tears were streaming down her face. She ran out of the bedroom, down the stairs, out the portrait hole, and all the way to the Entrance Hall, where she sat on the floor against the wall and sobbed.

Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get you in my pants
I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget
I'm gonna ask you to stop
I thought I liked you a lot but I'm really upset
So get out of my head, get off of my bed
Yeah that's what I said

She heard footsteps coming toward her, and quickly wiped away her tears.
"Hello? Is anyone down here? Hello?" a voice called.
'There she is and she is crying. I'm not going completely bonkers…who is that? Oh my gods, it's Mya…I better go see what's wrong...'
"Hermione, why are you crying?" Draco asked, a hint of softness in his voice.
Hermione heard the "softness", but quickly shook it off. "Malfoy? I'm not crying. And besides, why do you care?"
"Well, you are human and no human deserves to be ignored. Plus, I sleep not very far from here, or try to sleep except for a certain person's sobbing was keeping me up. I'm a prefect and my ears have been extremely sensitive ever since I became one; I'm sure you understand."
"Yeah, sure. Anyways, I'm fine. I'll just head to bed, now."
And with that, Hermione stalked off.

'I really wish I knew what was troubling her…'

Did you think that I was going to give it up to you-
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do-
and cry
Don't tryto tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way

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