A/N: Hello, diamondpost-draco here, this is the ninth chapter of my very first fanfiction! Thank you so much to the reviews I got! Mathlover123 and nightshade567 especially thank you, you two are awesome, also Domika13 and navidandannie90210 are amazing! Also check out my new one-shot – DARES! THANKS!
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The Truth
Summary: "Mum, this may sound like a stupid question, but why are the Zabini's sat in our kitchen?" Hermione finds out she's the pureblooded twin sister of Blaise Zabini. She was put into adoption only weeks after she was born to protect her from the Dark Lord. Now she's 15 and it's time for the truth.
Set in the summer before 6th year, the events of DH took place in 5th year. Dumbledore's alive.
Rated: T
Last Chapter Ended with: "Nope, I'd rather it was you she married than Crabbe, Goyle or Weasel-bee. I know you'll look after her, it's all I can ask of you that you do."
"I just wish she wasn't forced into this."
"So do I."
Chapter 9 –
When Draco and Blaise reached the dining room everybody else was already there, they noticed Hermione and Astoria both had puffy red eyes. Draco walked over the the seat next to Hermione and before he sat down he lent across and whispered softly into her ear, "I'm sorry, we'll make it work I promise..." His breath tickled her neck as he spoke. It's not your fault, don't blame yourself. "I like you Hermione."Once again his minty breath tickled the neck, she shivered. I like you too. I don't want to be forced into this, love happens it's not forced. Hermione had the words in her mind, but couldn't speak them. Draco slumped back into his chair.
"Thank you for gracing us with your presence lads, dinner is served." As Marco finished the house elves appeared weighed down with plates of salmon, new potatoes and vegetables. The goblets along the table were filled instantly with elfish wine and the plates were set down before each person. With a crack, the houses elves vanished; the room was left in complete silence.
The quiet was broken by the clatter of cutlery as the food on the plates was devoured. When every last scrap of the meal was eaten Elizabeth spoke up. "I know this is a little strange, but I think it's appropriate for Hermione and Draco and Astoria and Blaise to leave now for a chat since you will be married. The marriages will work out if you both play your parts. Remember it's not only you four that have received their contracts today, but most pure teens will have also; Pansy Parkinson is betrothed to Gregory Goyle, Daphne Greengrass is betrothed to Theodore Nott, Cara Moon is betrothed to Vincent Crabbe to name a few. Goodbye." The teens exited the room and wordlessly walked to their own rooms; Draco to Hermione's and Astoria to Blaise's.
"So..." Draco mumbled.
"So..." Hermione replied in a monotone voice. This is awkward, what am I meant to say to him? Oh yeah I fancy the pants off you, we kissed and now we're getting married within 4 years! Definitely the best way to start a conversation, this is an awkward silence, a VERY awkward silence. "Hermione I think I should say something before you find out from someone else... My parents murderer hasn't been caught, chances are they will come after me soon. If they know we are to be wed they will go for you too. The murderer will most likely be an ex-death eater, skilled in the dark arts, not afraid of killing, no remorse, no regrets."
Great, I probably have a ex-death eater after me.
"I'll protect you until my last breath Hermione." She instantly melted inside. "I really like you, I just wish there was another way than this. I want you to have a choice in this, I want you to love me out of choice, not out of forced marriage. I won't force you into anything, we can take this as slow as you need to. I won't cheat on you, I promise. You'll always have me. Whatever you want you can have, no matter the price, no matter what it is."
Come on Hermione, tell him you like him too. Tell him how you feel. Words failed her.
"I like you too Draco. We can make this work." The widest smile broke over Draco's face. He pulled her towards him aiming to go for a hug, but their eyes met before their bodies did. Draco leaned his head down and softly kissed her, she pulled him closer and their kiss became rougher. His tongue brushed against her bottom lip begging for entry and she allowed it. They were both in bliss. Their tongues battled for dominance and Draco's came out on top. They pulled each out tighter still, like they were clinging on for dear life, it was then Hermione realised something. The boy she had hated for the past 5 years of her life, the one who had made her life hell and taunted her was the one she was kissing right now. The one she was kissing right now and enjoying it, but even more than that she realised she had just fallen for Draco Malfoy. She had just fallen in love with Draco Malfoy. It takes less than a second to fall in love with somebody and Hermione had just fallen into it, deep into it. "Draco, I think I love you." She kicked herself in her mind.
WHY DID I JUST TELL HIM THAT? Am I crazy? He's going to be freaked out now. Oh shit, OH SHIT.
"Hermione, I think I love you too." The words were perfect to her. He loved her.
"Sleep with me tonight."
"I think it's a bit early for that, but if you want that I have no objections..."
"Get your mind out of the gutter! I meant sleep. Literally sleep in my bed, with me. You know eyes closed, snoring your heart out."
"You better not snore." Draco winked at her.
"I don't! I was being literal."
"Sure..."
"So, will you?"
"Of course."
"Blaise won't care will he?"
"Probably, but he's probably doing the dirty with Astoria tonight so he can't speak."
"Ewww, thats not an image I wanted to see."
Draco just laughed at her.
A/N: How was it? Bit of a shortie filler chapter, but it was needed! REVIEWS PLEASE.
