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Two in one day? Damn, I'm good. Lol. Love to my readers! Review, please!
Thank you for sticking through the story so far!
~MC
Things began to strain. Sid was getting steadily darker, even helping Draco brew a poison for the headmaster. When the Weasley was poisoned instead, Hermione was distraught. "Sid," she was pacing. "This is too far. I'm sorry. I love you to death, I always will, but I can't be with you if you're going to work for Voldemort, even if it is through Draco."
"So we're done?" Sid couldn't help the tear streaking down his face. Hermione was crying. "Mia, I love you."
"I love you too, but we can't... not if you're doing things like this."
"Don't you understand I'm trying to keep you safe?" Sid insisted. "I love you. The light can't protect you."
"Yes they can, Sid! And I don't want you to protect me! Sidney, I'm going to fight alongside my friends. You can either be there, or be on the opposite side."
"I'm sorry, Mia."
"Then it's over." They left the room, both parties crying. Hermione dived into Order work, and Sid began Bulgaria practices on top of Slytherin's.
"Sidney! Where the bloody hell was your head at?" The captain demanded after practice. Sid had forgotten how hard conditioning was, and how focused one had to be.
"Sorry, Lewis. Nasty break up." Sidney admitted.
"What woman would have you?" Victor sneered.
"The same one who wouldn't have you," Sidney snarled. "Hermione Granger."
"Ah so the lion stooped as low as you," Victor smirked. "I might have to resume communication with her."
"Go for it," Sid said dully. The entire team recoiled. Sid was always the hothead, the enforcer. Seeing him like this was unnerving.
"We had a good time," Vic pushed, now just trying to get him to react. "She's a hot little thing."
"Then you date her." Sid said coldly. "Date her, sleep with her, meet her parents, plan your wedding, then fuck up so you can watch her tear it all away."
"Fuck man, that's depressing." Lewis clapped him on the back. "There are other girls."
"Not for me. We've been together for five years, through everything. She's my best friend." Sid shook his head. "Fuck you guys," he said without venom. "See you guys tomorrow."
"He's whipped, poor kid," Lewis shook his head.
"Yeah, I didn't realize how bad it was," Victor shook his head. "I'll have to ask her what happened."
Hermione was startled when she received an owl from Victor Krum. "Who's that from?" Ginny asked.
"Victor." She opened it, still surprised.
Hermione,
It's been too long, old friend. I fear the war has been distracting you from the rest of the world. As you may or may not know, Quidditch practice began for Bulgaria. My teammate was quite preoccupied with your recent breakup. As your friend, I wish you the best in getting through this, and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to write.
Yours truly,
Viktor Krum
Hermione tucked the letter away. Sid must have told him, something that annoyed her slightly. They hadn't spoken since their break up, three weeks ago. She was hurting, and she knew he was too.
Michael Corner insisted on taking her to the Hufflepuff vs. Slytherin match because Harry and Ron were sitting with their team. "Thanks Michael," Hermione leaned slightly over the edge.
"Have you ever considered your fascination with heights stems from constantly having that stick up your ass?" Michael chuckled.
"That was almost an intelligent observation," Hermione smirked. Michael was a Ravenclaw, much smarter than Harry and Ron.
"What happened to you and Rainwrite?"
"It wasn't working," she said simply. "I didn't like who he was turning into."
"No offense, but you're a bloody coward for a Gryffindor," Michael shot.
"Wow, Corner, tell me what you really think."
"He was changing so you ran away? Seriously? That's when he needs you, during the rough times. The war is changing all of us."
"There's more I can't tell you."
"I don't doubt there is." Slytherin took the field. "Malfoy." Michael stared at the blonde. His sleeve had blown up, displaying his Dark Mark. Hermione drew her wand and quickly put a glamour over it. "He's..."
"Sorry Michael," Hermione sighed. "Obliviate." He blinked rapidly.
"Hermione?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm not feeling so hot," he scrambled to a rubbage bin and lost his lunch. Hermione sighed. Charms sometimes had side effects. Some girl near him shrieked, and Hermione rolled her eyes. She was lucky the Ravenclaw stands were nearly empty so no one saw her Obliviate Michael.
One of Hufflepuff's Chasers gave Sid a rough time for about four minutes, playing defense that awed Hermione. He got tired after a while and Sid went on a scoring spree. Hermione sighed, clapping when Slytherin won. Hermione watched a little wistfully when Draco and Sidney shook the Hufflepuff Captain's hand. She waited patiently for the stands to clear, looking away from the field.
"Hermione," someone set their hand on her shoulder, and she turned to face Sid. "Can we talk?" He asked. She nodded and they sat in the empty stands together. "I made a mistake," Sid admitted.
"Which one?" Hermione arched an eyebrow. Sid smiled softly.
"Letting you leave."
"Sidney..."
"Mia, I'm not asking you to take me back. Just... don't hate me. I love you."
"I could never hate you. Damn it Sid, I love you more than life. I just want things to be simple," she sighed.
"Can we be friends? Is that too much?" Sid asked, eyes desperate.
Hermione sighed. "Sid...I don't think that's a good idea." His face fell. "This hurts me, Sid, so much. I love you, but..." she started crying. Sid's lip trembled. "Sidney, close contact is just going to hurt us both."
"Why are you pushing me away?" He insisted. "If you don't love me, say it."
"I love you, damn it I love you," she shook her head. "Dating a Death Eater is the worst kind of treason."
Sid looked at her. "So I'm a Death Eater?"
"Sid you were talking about taking the Mark! You were helping hurt people!"
"For you!"
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Hermione said softly. Sid sighed. "I love you," she stood up and he caught her hand.
"I love you too."
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Yeah, they're finally over, but that's not the end yet. Review what you think about it!
Love you all!
~MC
