Chapter 7
'Eurgh! That's disgusting!' A clearly drunk Ron had just arrived. Hermione's hand quickly dropped to her side.
'Now Ron let's not ruin a lovely evening.' Said Mr. Weasley.
'Ruin a lovely evening?' Ron said with shock. 'How can you say that with a death eater at the table?' shock rang through the kitchen. 'What are you doing Hermione? Have you completely lost your senses? I thought you were meant to be smart?'
'Ron!' said Harry standing up. 'Come on mate lets go. You can come to my place for some coffee.'
'No!' he shouted 'I'm not going anywhere till I get some answers.' He looked at Hermione. 'What about us?'
'What about us Ron?' She said standing up. 'You weren't bothered when we were together. What's different now?'
'I miss you! I want you back!' he said pleading in his voice. 'I know I messed up!'
Hermione was crying now Draco didn't know what to do. He wanted to hurt weasley for this.
'Well it's too late. I've found someone else! Someone who treats me right!' She was shaking now.
'Malfoy treat you right? Find 'mudblood' and endearing term these days Hermione?' shock rang trough the kitchen at this Draco could take no more. He stood up.
'I think Potter is right Weasley. Let him take you home.' He said anger beginning to build.
Ron stepped forward anger on his face. Draco instinctively put his arm in front of Hermione protecting her.
Even Ron's drink fuddled mind saw this for what it was. He finally took in the scene. 'I would never hurt Hermione.'
'You already have.' Came her small voice from behind Draco.
Draco's heart squeezed. Did she still love Weasley? Draco tried to hide his hurt.
'Hermione…..' Ron started.
'Just go Ron!' Hermione shouted.
Harry took Ron out the door saying quickly to Ginny he would see her later. Draco turned to Hermione who had her face in her hand sobbing. He tried to comfort her but she took a step back.
'Thanks for tea Mrs. Weasley but I think I'm going to go home.' She said with a tear stained face.
'I understand dear.' Mrs. Weasley said. 'That blasted son of mine.'
At this she ran from the house and disaparated. Draco was in shock all he could do was stare at the spot where Hermione had disappeared. He didn't know what to do. Her movement away from him when he tried to comfort her. What did it mean? He must have shown the hurt he was feeling on his face because Ginny put a hand on his arm and told him she would go check on her. This brought him back to his senses.
'No I'll go.' He said. 'Thankyou for tea Molly. It really was delicious.'
'You're welcome Draco. Make sure our Hermione is ok.' She smiled he just nodded went outside and disaparated to Hermione's apartment.
Hermione arrived home sobbing. She was so angry at Ron. What did he think she would do? Wait for him forever? Wait until he came to his senses and realize he really did want her? She was finally starting to be happy. She felt dirty all of a sudden. She needed a bath. She went into the bathroom and started to run a bath. She could use magic but there was something soothing about hearing the sound of the water running. She added her favorite bubble bath and started to undress. What would Draco think? He probably didn't want to see her any more. Who could blame him after seeing her in this state over someone else? She tested the water and stepped in sighing. The water felt good. She stated to cry again this time she was thinking about what she would do if Draco decided to end it. She heaved a sign then heard a knock on the door.