Disclaimer: I own nothing and all Harry Potter Characters belong to the amazing person that created them. Oh wait I only own the plot=P.

Warnings: Depression, abuse

Parings: RW/HG DM/HG HP/GW RW/LB

Chapter 2: When I look at you

Hermione walked down the corridors blindly, she didn't need to meet Malfoy for another hours but she couldn't sit there anymore. Ron didn't even say anything when she told him who her partner was. He just shrugged and went back to flirting Lavender. . .Her what was wrong with her? Why did he feel the need to see Lavender too? He should respect her morals and values, if he really loved her he would wait…right? Which bring her to her original observation Ron didn't love her and quite frankly she didn't love him that much was clear to her. So the reason she stayed…if Ron didn't love her who else could possibly love her. So she stayed knowing that he didn't love her just because she didn't want to be alone. She chuckled to herself in the darkness,

"God Hermione you really are something else." She knew no one was out here so they couldn't call her crazy for talking to herself. She tensed up though hearing footsteps coming towards her. Black Italian shoes stopped right beside her, she knew who they belonged to, though she desperately wished someone else had another pair exactly like those.

"Yes Granger you are, but you seem to know that yourself so you don't need me to tell you that." She could hardly believe it Draco freaking Malfoy was sitting on the ground next to her. Holding a somewhat civil conversation without yelling or calling her mudblood. What had happened to the old Draco? Not that she was complaining about this one, it was just extremely strange. Quite frankly she didn't think her brain could handle anymore riddles today. "I saw Weasel flirting with Lavender; I figured that's why you had left." Was he actually concerned about her? Hell must be freezing over than because she actually felt somewhat better by his presence.

"I'm his girlfriend, he should be happy right?" Malfoy sighed and ran a hand through his hair. She had a feeling she didn't want to hear what he was about to say but needed to hear it. He turned to her and judged her mental state before continuing.

"Granger he's a 17 year old guy. If he doesn't get it from you, he'll get someone he can." She was right she didn't want to hear this. Somehow having Malfoy tell her the painfully obvious made this so much worse. This is something that Ginny would normally tell her to tell her how stupid her brother is. He stood and offered his hand to help her up. "Come on we have a project to work on."

They walked in a comfortable silence to the library. She took this time to really look at Malfoy. He certainly was good looking with his blonde hair and gray eyes. His personality was a lot better too; old Malfoy would laugh and make fun of her misery. Which set of alarms in her mind, was he being nice so he could set me up for something worse.

"Malfoy why are you being so nice?" His hand was on the door but he didn't open it. His eyes downcast and his lips slightly parted. Trying to figure out the best way to say what he needed to. He turned back to her and she noticed the hurt and anger in his stormy eyes. She hadn't meant to hurt or offend him in anyway.

"After the war I was determined to prove I'm not really like my father. I figured I could start with you." She looked in his eyes and saw a mirror of herself. He had done awful things like her and he wanted the same thing as her. Closure. He didn't hold her past against her so she decided not to hold his against him. He was actually decent now and it would be silly to make things bad by holding old grudges.

When she looked at him she felt an odd sense of comfort she didn't feel with Ron. Like Malfoy would do whatever it took to make sure she was okay and safe. She had to admit the thought made her heart flutter a bit. No, she had Ron (kinda) and should be thinking of anyone like that. Certainly not Malfoy, no matter how much he's changed.

"You alright Granger?" She came back to reality and noticed Malfoy was looking at her with alarm and worry in his eyes. She nodded and pushed past him into the library walking to her favorite table. Only to stop short at the sight that greeted her. Ron and Lavender were working on their Potion, sitting much to close for such. She felt the tears start to well up in her eyes and was about to turn and run when she felt a pair of strong arms stop her. "Ignore them Granger, crying won't make it go away." She was shocked at the abruptness of his answer but knew he was right. Ron took that moment to look up and he narrowed his eyes at Malfoy.

"Oi Malfoy, get your hands off my girlfriend." Malfoy raised his eyebrow at him and I knew this was gonna start something that no one wanted to finish. He took his arm and gently guided my behind him, probably foreseeing Ronald using a jinx and it hitting me instead of him.

"Which one Weasley, it seems you have two. Or maybe even more than that." Ron's face went red at being called out on his cheating. Lavender was right by his side trying to calm him down staring at Hermione the entire time. Why was she staring at me, I haven't even confronted Ron about anything!

"Can you not keep your toy under control Hermione?" Hermione's eyebrows shot up at this. Did lavender seriously have the guts to say Draco was her toy when they were in this position? Ron seemed happy with Lavender's outburst and kissed her cheek, earning a victorious smirk from said girl.

"You know what I can't believe I was stupid enough to let this go on. We're done Ronald." It slowly dawned on him that she had dumped him. To say he took it badly would be an understatement he seemed to completely forget about Lavender. He put on his best puppy dogs eyes and walked over to her. Oh the nerve of him, does he honestly think it's gonna work this time? "Nice try Ronald, go and snog Lavender. Merlin knows you won't be snagging me." I looked at Draco and smirked before walking out. I was halfway down the corridor when I heard footsteps catching up with me.

"Well, well you get more and more impressive everyday Granger."