Sorry, I know this one is a bit shorter than the rest, but I promise to make it up in the next chapter! Please enjoy! :D

Chapter 4 - Finding the Truth

Draco was tired of Hermione only being his at night, he was frustrated that Potter could still have Hermione when he was the one who was treating her the way a lady should.

Malfoy began to harass Harry more and more. And for once Harry took it. He knew if he acted out, he would lose Hermione.

In Defense Against the Dark Arts, Hermione was sitting next to Harry, but watching Malfoy. He had become so insistant on her being with him every night that she was scared he was going to act out. The professor had asked her to go to the board and write done all of the things to look for when dealing with a Banshee.

While she was up at the board, Malfoy sent a note flying over to Harry. When Harry opened it, it was a picture of Malfoy and Hermione. Her arms were draped around his neck and they both looked happy.

Harry felt as if he was going to throw up. It was signed at the bottom: I will get her. D.M.

Harry just watched Hermione, as she came and sat back down. He couldn't believe it. He was done. He was so mad.

He shoved the piece of paper towards Hermione and then stormed out of the room. He had to get out and get some air. He left the castle and headed out on the grounds. He was mad, and tired of being made a fool of. He couldn't believe he let it go on for so long.

Hermione found Harry sitting in the courtyard that night. She walked over to him, she had been crying.

"Harry," She started to say.

"Save it, Hermione. I don't want to be a fool anymore. I hate this. If you wanted to be with him, then be with him!"

He stood up and walked over to her. She looked at his face and saw his broken heart.

"Harry, I love you! I don't want to be with him!"

"Oh, so I am just going to let you go and have sex, or walk in on you snogging him? You won't even snog me like that!"

Hermione bit her lip, and tried to take his hand.

"I don't want him. I want you. I choose you! Please Harry…"

She started to cry, and so did Harry. He held her to him. His trust in her was broken, but he couldn't be without her. If he lost her, he lost his best friend. He couldn't let that happen.

"Hermione, if you're going to be with me. It's only going to be me. There is no one else. If you want sex, or money, or popularity, go with Malfoy." He said this forcefully and Hermione was stunned with the force, and hurt by what he was saying about her.

"Harry, you are the only one I want and need. I will never speak to Malfoy again. Can you forgive me?"

Harry looked at her sadly. He knew the answer, but trust. Could he ever trust her again?

"I forgive you Hermione, but we have a long way to go before we can begin to start over."

Hermione looked at him and said she understood. She wanted her Harry back. The brave Harry that showed her how to be a strong and great wizard. She hugged him tightly and didn't let him go, until she lost feelings in her arms.

They walked back to the common room, both feeling hurt, and both feeling better.