Chapter 7

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"Draco, I...I am so sorry. I just can't do this yet. You have no idea how badly you hurt me. I felt like my heart had been torn out and broken into hundreds of little pieces. I'm just not ready to talk about this today. I know that I have no right to ask you this, but will you read my book? Please? It would mean a lot to me for you to do so. I will even send you a copy if you agree."

He shook his head yes without a word. I got up and began to walk out. I had realized that this was not the right time to tell him that as soon as the words were on my lips. Once I found out that we were still married I didn't leave my bed for three days.

FLASHBACK

Hermione checked her mailbox after arriving home from work. It was a long day, and she just wanted to curl up in her favorite chair with a cup of tea and a good book. Inside her mailbox was a fancy letter that looked very familiar. She opened the letter and dropped it onto the floor right after reading it.

Dear Hermione,

I know that this is the only way to contact you now, and I apologize for not sending this sooner. It took me a long time to figure out just how to contact you and break the news to you. This may be good or bad news, depending on how you feel, but you are still married. Mrs. Malfoy, you never signed the paperwork that Draco signed to make the marriage end. I'm sure this was just an oversight, but in order for it to go through, you will need to return to England and fill out the paperwork once again. I am not informing Mr. Malfoy of this situation because I feel like that is something you should do yourself. I hear that you are returning for the release of your book in a couple of weeks, so maybe that would be the time to explain the situation to Draco. I am sorry for the heartbreak that this will again cause you. Please come visit me if you have any questions.

Forever yours,

Albus Dumbledore

END FLASHBACK

After reading those words, I didn't know what to do or how this could have happened to me. I had been sure that I had signed the paperwork, but that was a hard time for me. I had been in very emotional state and must have just missed that one very important step. But I was at a loss; what did I do about the situation? Did I tell Andrew what was going on? Did I search out Draco and explain? After three days in bed, many pints of ice cream, and Lily telling me that I was not allowed to stay in bed any longer because she needed a break at the shop, I made up my mind. I was not going to tell Andrew. I was going to go speak to Albus, and then try to figure out how to tell Draco the situation. But now had not been the time. He was in too much of an emotional state already. I needed to catch him at a point where he hadn't just spilled his guts to me.

Instead of returning to the hotel where Andrew was, I went to Ginny's. I needed to speak with Ginny. I needed to finally tell someone the truth and ask for advice.

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I was at a loss. I had spilled my guts out, and she left. And she wanted me to read her book? What the heck was that supposed to tell me? I had no idea what her book was even about. All I knew was that I couldn't be alone tonight. I needed Harry. I needed the opinion of another man. And first thing tomorrow morning I was going to speak with Dumbledore.

I apperated to The Three Broomsticks, which is Harry's place to be every Wednesday night. It was quidditch nights there, and Harry loved to watch the games. Luckly, Blaise was there too. My other favorite person. They both looked at me and had a weird look on their faces. I must have looked like a mess.

"Hey, mate. What happened to you? Did you have a little fun time with the ex-Mrs.?" Harry said, as Blaise snickered.

"If only. I let myself get too out there. I told her how I felt about her, and she walked out. Do you know what else she said? She asked me to read her book. Why would reading her book help me in any way? What is her book even about?" I ordered a firewisky and sat at the bar, confused as ever. Harry and Blaise looked at me like I was crazy.

"Draco, do you really not know what her book is about?" Blaise asked.

"Should I?" I wondered with confusion.

"Draco, this book has been publicized for weeks. If you had bothered to leave your house or the office you would have heard about it. The book is about her life during the war...and about her relationship with one of the most eligible bachelors: you. She wrote about you," Harry replied.

Well, what the bloody hell do I say now?

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I knocked on the door so loudly that I'm pretty sure I scared Ginny. She opened the door and looked startled.

"Hermione, what are you doing here? Is everything okay?" she asked still looking worried.

"Ginny, can I come in? I really need to talk to you about something and I'd rather not do it outside," I replied. I was getting somewhat antsy. I needed to get this off of my chest. I needed to write Dumbledore a letter also. "Well, first may I use your owl? I need to send a letter to Dumbledore. It's really important," I asked.

She nodded her head and led me to her desk. I sat down and thought about how to begin this letter.

Dear Albus,

I am afraid that I don't know how to tell Draco about us still being married. Or how to tell my boyfriend the same information. I am in desperate need of your guidance. Andrew was there for me after Draco left. He helped me pick up the pieces and open my store. He helped me live again. But Draco was my first love. He was the one I thought I was going to be with for the rest of my life. You've known me for almost half of my life. What do you suggest? I am also going to tell Ginny what's been going on.

Thanks.

Hermione

After sealing the letter and sending the owl to Dumbledore, I went back to speak to Ginny. I knew she was anxious because she was baking cookies and had made me a cup of tea.

"Ginny, I have something to tell you. You must swear not to say a word about it to anyone, even Harry. And you must not freak out because that would be terrible for the baby," I said setting my conditions. She nodded.

"Hermione, please tell me what's going on. I'm worried sick. Please."

"Draco and I...are still married. We've still been married this whole time."

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