disclaimer: I do not own J.K Rowlings does *sigh* If I did alot of things will be diffrent.
15 minutes, and a lot of swearing later. Draco, and Hermione had somehow fit all her bags in his car. As soon as they got in Draco put in a CD, he pressed some buttons, and an old muggle song called Wake me up when September ends by Green Day played.
" I didn't picture you as the muggle music type." Hermione said as they started driving. Draco shrugged.
" It was my own secret pleasure as a kid. Now that I can play it without worrying about Daddy giving me a beating towards an inch if my life; I play it as much as I can" He answered.
" Oh" She said not sure what else to say. She knew that Lucius was cruel but beating his own son? That was just wrong on more levels than she can count.
" Don't sound so sad for me Granger. Half those beatings I probably deserved. You know better than other's that I wasn't always the nicest kid." he said in a joking tone.
" Which is why you deserved that punch in the face." She joked back. Draco smiled at her and this time it reached his eye's.
" First time I had ever been hit by a women" Draco mused.
" First time?" She asked confused.
" Had to stay late at the office one day and Gin didn't know. She thought I was a robber and since she couldn't find her wand she elbowed me in the stomach." He explained. Hermione couldn't help laughing. She could actually picture Ginny doing that to Draco and the thought made her loose her composure . She was clutching the dash board as she caught her breath.
" I'm sorry I don't mean to laugh at you. It's just that I can picture Ginny doing that to you and.. I'm so sorry" She said while trying to stop laughing.
" No it's fine. It's nice to hear you laugh." Draco said. Hermione blushed slightly at the compliment.
" You might want to be careful Malfoy. Your niceness is showing" Hermione teased. Draco grinned at her.
" You might be right Granger. Well Ms. G is there anyplace you want to stop before I take you home?" Draco asked. Hermione thought about it. She had one important thing that she left at Ron's house. Her baby was still there. After Crookshanks died Hermione needed something to fill the void he left. Her new baby was a chubby fluffy munchkin kitten she affectionately named Fat Louie.
" Yes" She answered. She gave him the address to Ron's house, and when they got there asked him to wait in the car.
" Are you sure? I can help you carry some things" he offered. Hermione shook her head.
" It's not a lot of stuff, and it will only take a moment" Hermione insisted and slammed the door in his face before he could say anything else.
Hermione crept into the house. She hoped no one would be up and she could sneak her things out no questions asked. Fat Louie walked up to her as she entered the kitchen.
" Hi cutie pie. Did you miss me big boy ?" She picked up the cat and cradled it to her chest. She begin looking for his crate when the light flicked on.
" Looking for something Mione?" Ron asked as he walked down the steps. He had on a white t-shirt, and plaid pajama bottoms. Hermione put Fat Louie down and looked up at Ron.
" Yeah I'm looking for his crate." Hermione answered. Her heart was beating fast and she knew she needed to get out of there. If she stayed Ron could convince her to stay.
" What do you need his crate for" Ron asked confused. Hermione walked back to the kitchen and grabbed the giant bag of dried cat food.
" Cause I'm moving out Ron" She said in a no nonsense tone. Ron paused for a few seconds which was just enough time for Hermione to find and grab the crate. She hurriedly put Fat Louie in. She was going to make two trips. She needed to get upstairs to get the litter, and Litter box, but Ron was still standing there.
" Your moving at this time of night Hermione?" Ron asked incredibly . Hermione nodded as she made her way up the stairs.
" I need to leave Ron. I need to start my own life." Hermione tried to explain while pushing past him. Ron refused to move and with all that Quidditch muscle she couldn't make him move.
" You don't need to leave Hermione. Things can stay the same. I can still take care of you. We just won't be a couple and Harry will be with us." Ron said while grabbing Hermione's wrist. Hermione tried to jerk away.
" Let go of me Ron. I don't want to stay here with you and Harry. Merlin Ron that hurts let go!" Hermione pulled more as Ron's grip tightened.
" I'm not letting you leave Hermione." Ron said forcefully. Hermione was beginning to feel desperate and she tried to hit him. She missed and he grabbed her other wrist. Hermione was sure if she didn't get away soon he would probably end up braking them. She felt tears starting to fall on her cheeks as a feeling of dread over took her. All of a sudden they heard a knock on the door. It shocked Ron long enough that Hermione was able to pull free and run down the stairs to the door. She opened it and Draco was standing outside.
" What the hell happened to you?" He asked shocked. Hermione's cheeks were tear stained, her face was puffy, and her eye's were red.
" Why the bloody hell is he here?" Ron asked barreling down the stairs. Hermione looked from Ron to Draco and thought that for the first time in her life she was really going to faint.
" Ger your stuff Granger, and get your butt in the car now" Draco commanded. Hermione grabbed Fat Louie's cage and his food.
" The litter, and litter box is upstairs in the bathroom." Hermione choked out.
" I'll get it; just go to the car." He said.
" Hermione answer me. Why is he here?" Ron asked again. Hermione didn't answer she just rushed to the car. Even after quitting Quidditch Draco made it a point to stay in shape, so he had no problem pushing past Ron. He ran up the steps, went into the bathroom, and grabbed everything. He rushed downstairs hoping to get out to Hermione quickly but Ron was blocking his way. " Your not going anywhere with Hermione" Ron practically growled. Draco shoved the litter box into his stomach causing him to jump back.
" Listen to me Weasel. I have never liked you and if there wasn't a crying woman in my car I would probably deck you right now. Since there is a woman crying in my car let me just leave you with a warning. Stay away from Hermione cause if I hear that you so much as bumped her the wrong way your ass is mine. Now get the fuck out of my way" Draco threatened then pushed him out the way leaving Ron standing there in shock. Draco emptied the litter box on Ron's driveway, and stuffed it and the bag of litter in his back seat. When he got in, Hermione was still crying, had taken her cat out of his box, and was cuddling it close to her chest. Draco wanted to get her to calm down slightly.
" So what's his name?" Draco asked as he started up the car. Hermione rubbed her eyes.
" Who?" Hermione asked confused.
" The cat" Draco said. Hermione petted his fur.
" Fat Louie" She answered. Draco held back a chuckle. He could see why though. Even as a kitten it was kind of chubby. Draco was still trying to get Hermione to talk about a lot of nothing when they got back to the apartment complex. Draco stopped Hermione from getting out of the car.
" I'll go get your key" He insisted. He ran up to the office, and grabbed her key. When he got back Hermione was out of the car grabbing her bags. You never listen he said to himself. Hermione was sniffling and tears were still dripping. He walked up to her, and stood there.
" What?" Hermione asked confused. Draco suddenly grabbed her and held her close enough to him that she could here is heart beat.
" Everything will be alright Granger" Draco reassured her, and ran his hand up and down her back. Hermione was shocked that Draco Malfoy. Her tormentor for 6 years of her life was trying to comfort her. It was touching enough that she started crying even harder. She didn't know how long they stood there before Hermione was calm enough to pull away. She gave him a small embarrassed smile .
" Thanks for that" She said looking down. Draco kissed her on the forehead.
" Don't mention it. Now let's get this stuff up to your apartment." He said while grabbing her bags.
" I didn't know it was so big!" Hermione said in awe. The apartment was three bedroom with a giant living room, and a fully decked out kitchen. The furniture she ordered on Ginny's cell phone had already arrived. It had one red love seat, a few black throw rugs. And a red couch. The kitchen had marble counter tops, a black stove, and white cabinets. Draco placed the last of her things on the floor.
" Well that's the last of it. So I guess I will be going" Draco said while leaving her keys on the wood coffee table. Hermione smiled at him.
" Thanks….. Draco" She said his name hesitantly. Like a child being asked to try a new food for the first time. Draco smiled at her.
" No problem Hermione. I'll be here by 7:30 to come get you for work." Draco said while walking towards the door.
" Kay. Oh wait Draco what's my hours?. Ginny told me we got out early and we got out at ten" Hermione asked. Draco opened the door.
" 8:30 am to 11:00 pm" Draco answered before walking out the door. Hermione sighed and locked it. She let Fat Louie out of his cage, and picked him up.
" So are you ready to start our new life?" She asked the kitten.
"Meow" he answered. She smiled at him.
" Neither am I"