A/N: *grins* So updates will not be coming as fast as they had been because my College just started back up and I have assignments that I must complete… I will however try to update once a week to once every other week… It really just depends on how much school work I complete… Anyways hold on to your seat folks you're in for a ride!

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Draco was taking one last look around the dormitory to make sure he had everything. He even checked Hermione's old room one last time to make sure she didn't miss anything. He sighed as he heard a knock on the door leading to the Head's room. He walked over and pulled it open and swore when he saw Severus standing there. "What can I do for you Sir?"

Severus raised an eyebrow at Draco's formal speech. "Why the Sir, Draco? You know that you can call me by my first name."

Draco shook his head and stepped back so that Severus could walk in. "After what you did to Hermione I don't feel like calling you by your first name. How in the bloody hell could you be such a bastard to her? How in the bloody fuck could you treat her like she was no better than one of the whores that sell themselves in Knockturn Alley? My Gods Snape I thought you were better than that but I guess I was completely wrong about you. You may have helped the Light side but you need to work on being good and not evil."

Severus looked down at the floor because he knew that what Draco was saying was the truth. "Where is Miss Granger at Draco? I need to apoligize to her."

Draco shook his head and glared at the man he use to have respect for. "She's not here Sir. She left before the Feast because she didn't want to have to see you. If you want to apoligize to her then you are going to have to look for her to do it. I will not tell you where she is because it's about time that you know what it feels like to be hurt. I look at you Severus and I can tell that you feel something for Hermione but until you are sure that you want to pursue it and her I will not let you near her. Hermione has been hurt enough from everything and I will not allow you to cause her anymore hurt. I have come to love her like a sister and I will protect her as such."

Severus scowled. "What do you mean she left already Draco? Why would she do that?"

Draco let out a sarcastic laugh. "I don't know why maybe because you broke her heart. Did you even know that she had feelings for you? She has liked you since sixth years and since then her feelings grew. Sweet Merlin Severus that girl was in love with you and you broke her! Not only did you make her cry but you broke her heart and made her feel like she wasn't worth anything. I have worked hard this year to make sure that Hermione knew that she was loved by someone because she is alone besides Ginny, Harry, Ron and myself. Now I'm going to have to work on it again because after everything I worked so hard on you tore down with your actions and your words. Honestly if I was Hermione I wouldn't even talk to you again."

Severus sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Just tell me where Miss Granger is Draco so I can apoligize. I know that what I said to her was harsh and I just wish to talk to her. You can even stay in the room with us if you like."

Draco shook his head. "It's not going to happen Severus. At least it's not going to happen now. Why don't you write her a letter and send it by owl? At least if you tell the owl who to take it to it should be able to find her. I will not tell you where she is until I know just how well she is doing. I'm sorry Severus and I do love you like you are my family but I love Hermione like that also and she needs me more right now. She needs to know that there is nothing wrong with her."

Severus swore and then turned on his heel and walked out. He knew that everything Draco had said was the truth. Still though he had questions he wanted answers to but he knew that he wouldn't get the answers he wanted today. He made his way back down to his Dungeon's as his mind raced with new questions. He wanted to know what Draco had meant when he said that Hermione only had him, Ginny, Harry and Ron as family now. As far as he knew Hermione's parents were not killed by the Death Eaters. He shook his head to clear it as he got to the door that led to his quarters and after taking the wards down he stepped in and closed the door and put the wards back up. He walked over to his desk and poured himself a Firewhiskey and then sat down and started to plan what he could do.

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After Severus left Draco grabbed up his trunk and exited the Head's dormitory and walked towards Gryffindor Tower. He wanted to get Ginny and leave. He knew that they could take the train but he wanted to get to Hermione as quickly as they could so he figured that he would apparate them there. When he saw Ginny waiting he smiled and walked over to her and kissed her on the head. "Are you ready to leave love?"

Ginny smiled and nodded. "Yes, I am. Are we taking the train?"

Draco shook his head. "I figured we'd both want to get to Hermione as quickly as we could so we can apparate there."

Ginny nodded. "I am worried about her. I just hope she talked to Remus or Tonks because she can't keep holding everything in."

Draco nodded. "I agree love. Let me shrink our trunks and then we can be off."

Once again Ginny nodded and as she watched Draco shrink both of their trunks and then put them in his pockets she said "You were a little bit late coming to meet me did you forget something?"

Draco sighed and shook his head. "No, I didn't forget anything. As I was finishing checking Severus showed up and demanded I let him talk to Hermione. We had words but I didn't do anything to him."

Ginny sighed and shook her head. "If he would just open up his eyes and his heart he would realize that he already loves Hermione. Anybody could see that he does even if they were blind. I don't think he even noticed that his attitude and actions towards her had changed before last night and it scared him so he ran."

Draco nodded and wrapped his arm around Ginny's waist as they made their way out of Hogwarts. Once they were outside the gates he held on to her tighter and apparated them away. Once they were in the backyard of Number 12 Grimmauld Place he led them inside and smiled when he saw Tonks and Remus sitting in the kitchen talking quietly. "Is Hermione here?"

Remus looked at Ginny and Draco and gave them a smile. "She's up in her room sleeping. What exactly happened?"

Ginny sighed. "Let's wait until Hermione is up and then we can all talk. How long has she been laying down?"

Tonks looked up and said "About an hour and a half give or take a minute or two. She looked completely worn out."

Draco nodded. "She probably is. I don't think she got much sleep last night. Anyways is there some tea?"

Tonks grinned and stood up. "Yes, there is. Sit down while I get you both a cup. How did the ball go last night and the feast today?"

Ginny chuckled and launched in to how the ball and feast both went. And then the talk moved on to more things as they all sat and waited for Hermione to wake up from her nap.

A/N 2: *smirks* so there is chappy 4! LOL! There will be 1 more chapter before I jump the story about six weeks or so... Click the button and let me know what you think!