Hey there! I know it's been awhile but i've had alot going on. Narcissa is much much better than her sister btw.
Hope you enjoy!
HERMIONE'S POV:
It matters because I-I love her! Draco's words echoed through my head as I watched him and his mother come back to my bed. I look down shocked that Mrs. Malfoy isn't taking out her wand and blasting me for the cause of her sister's death.
"Mother, this is Hermione Granger." Draco said sitting beside me again. "Hermione, this is my mother."
"Narcissa Malfoy, dear." She stated calmly offering her hand.
"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Malfoy." I said, my voice sounding weak, taking her hand. "I'm sorry about your sister."
"Thank you but we have been having issues with Bella for quite some time." She said gently smiling at me. Draco snorted at the comment.
"Well, Mrs. Malfoy, we were just discussing Draco's actions from last night. He did use an Unforgivable Curse and I hate to say it but Azkaban will be a major issue now." Professor McGonagall said directing the attention away from me. "Now, I did promise to try to keep him out of there but trials will be scheduled no matter what. Are you in agreement with us?"
"Yes, of course. My son will not be sent there with his father." Mrs. Malfoy said sternly.
"Good. Now, Mr. Potter, Mr. and Ms. Weasley and I will leave you three alone, I am sure you need to talk." McGonagall said turning towards the doors.
"'Bye, Hermione." Ginny said hugging me, I returned the favor. Ron and Harry waved goodbye and followed the Headmistress out of the Hospital Wing.
The next few moments were quiet and awkward between the Malfoys and I. Draco sat beside me holding my hand carefully in his, Mrs. Malfoy stood at the end of my bed taking this situation in.
"I do believe it should be me apologizing to you, Hermione." Narcissa said. "I am ashamed to see how weak you are on the behalf of my sister."
"Thank you but I should've done something to defend myself. And I should be thanking you more for letting Draco and I be together." I said slightly smiling at her.
"You make my son happy and that is all I could ask for." She said smiling back. "Oh my, your arm!" She said shocked.
"I um, oh." I stuttered embarrassed. Draco put his arm around me and I leaned into him more.
"Please tell me Bella did not do that?" Narcissa asked gently taking my hand to look at my fore arm.
"Yes, Bella did that!" Draco answered for me. I shuddered remembering the pain and cackles.
"Oh I am terribly sorry!" Narcissa said quickly. "I can't believe she did that!"
"It's alright." I said weakly. "I'll be fine-"
"No, dear it's not alright." Narcissa said sitting at my feet. Just then Madam Pompfrey came over.
"Ms. Granger, may I look at your arm now?" She asked gently. I started to shake my head.
"I'll hold you." Draco whispered in my ear. "I promise I wont let her hurt you."
"Okay." I said holding out my arm to the nurse and buried my face in Draco's neck. He gently squeezed me and I tried to relax. Each time I tensed because my arm hurt he hugged me and kissed my head. After a while my arm was wrapped in new bandages and I was calm again.
A few days later I was released from the Hospital Wing and was back to my regular school schedule. Everyone of my friends were completely shocked when I told them everything that had happened-minus the Mudblood scar-, especially when I told them Draco and I are together.
Right now, Harry, Ginny, Ron and I are walking from Potions to the Great Hall for lunch. I sat across from Ron-he is still on the fence about me and Draco- and beside Ginny. A few other Gryffindors join us and we all sit and chat.
"Where's Draco?" Ginny asked looking at me.
"He said that his Divination class always runs late." I answer casually.
"How do you stand dating that evil, Slytherin?" Victoria Frobisher, another Gryffindor, asked shuddering. "I mean the two of you hated each other before.
"I never hated Hermione." Draco's voice said from behind me.
"But you always called her a Mudblood and the two fought all the time." She retorted. I cringed at the word Mudblood; Draco noticed and sat beside me and wrapped his arm around me.
"My father wasn't the best influence. I've learned from my mistakes." He said smoothly.
"So, you aren't a selfish, pig headed git anymore?" Ron piped up. I glared at him and fingered my wand.
"Watch it, Weasley." Draco growled covering my hand so I wouldn't do something stupid. "Selfish? No. Pig headed git? Hmm? What do you think, 'Mione?"
"Well…" I teased making him look shocked. "No, you've changed a lot since then." I answered honestly leaning into his arms.
"'Mione, are you mental?" Ron shouted. "He's nothing but a Slytherin, idiotic, Death Eater, who supported Voldemort!"
I grabbed my wand, stood from the bench and pointed it directly at him; he stood quickly ready to defend himself. Draco got up and put one hand on my back and the other on my upper arm.
"Take it back, Ronald Bilius Weasley!" I screamed, Draco tightened his grip on me cautiously.
"Bilius?" Draco laughed quietly. "Look, Weasley, I wont stop 'Mione from hurting. Actually I'd enjoy seeing it but that's beside the point. I have changed; I seriously (A/N: Who thinks Sirius' middle name should be Lee?) regret being a Death Eater and supporting Voldemort. I will never make that kind of mistake ever again."
"I don't know. How do we know that you won't hurt Hermione? I mean, you know what happened a few nights ago. What about the rest of your family, like you dad?" Ron asked curiously. I couldn't help but look at Draco and wonder the same thing.
"My father will never lay a hand on her! If he does I swear he won't be far behind my aunt." Draco said sternly; I dropped my arm and turned towards him.
"You really mean that?" I asked in awe.
"Yes." He answered looking me in the eyes. "I love you too much to let anything bad happen to you again." He gently leaned down and kissed me on the lips. I kissed back and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I love you too." I whispered after the kiss ended.
There you have it. Can you give me any ideas for the next chapters? Any ideas are welcome! PLEASE R&R!
