A/N: "Actually, finishing it was the most remarkable feeling I've ever had. I was in a hotel room on my own, sobbing my heart out. I downed half a bottle of champagne in one and went home with mascara all over my face."- J.K. Rowling.
This is kind of how I'm feeling now, writing the last chapter :(
9. Love and Lies
It was late one night and Hermione was furiously scribbling down notes, studying for the upcoming O.W.L.S. She and Draco sat together in a secluded spot between the tall bookshelves at the back the library. They were the only ones there as it was late, so they decided to sit together. It was rare that they had a night like this to themselves. Even though they hadn't said it to each other, they were both craving another night like the one in the Room of Requirement.
Draco pretended to be reading his Potions textbook while peeking over the top of it to watch Hermione. She was getting flustered as she felt his eyes on her, she couldn't concentrate and found herself reading the same line over and over of her textbook. She looked up at him and he smiled back seductively. Hermione cleared her throat and quickly looked away, blushing.
She looked down at her watch, "It's almost eleven, Draco! We better head back." Hermione quickly got out of her seat and started collecting her books.
Draco watched her as she gathered her things. He didn't want the night to end, who knew when they would get another one like this? Draco grabbed the back of Hermione's school blouse and pulled her backwards into his lap. She gave out a yelp as her books and parchment fell to the floor.
"What are you doing? Come on we have to go," said Hermione, trying to free herself.
Draco had his arms wrapped around her waist, "Let's just sit for a while. When was the last time we did this?"
She stopped protesting, sighed and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. She had to admit that she missed it too. Ever since the night in the Room of Requirement, she had been craving another intimate moment with him, his body crushing into hers, his lips meeting her neck, his cologne filling her senses. Just the thought sent a rush through her. She turned towards him now, still in his lap, legs either side of him, back resting against the table. She took him in, his grey eyes staring into hers, blonde hair skimming the top of his eyes, strong arms wrapped around her waist. Hermione couldn't resist him any longer, her body ached for his. She leaned in and started nibbling on his ear.
"Here? I mean, I'm all up for it but I didn't think you would want to do it here," said Draco, chuckling.
"I don't care. I want you, now" whispered Hermione as she continued down his neck. She didn't care anymore if they were heard or that they were in a public area. All she knew was that she had to have him, she couldn't hold her desire for him in any longer.
This got Draco fired up and he started kissing her neck while running his hands through her hair and up and down her back. Hermione loosened Draco's tie and undid his buttons on his shirt. He took the rest of his shirt off and tossed it aside. Hermione ran her hands over his smooth chest. He undid her buttons too and took of her shirt, leaving her in her bra. They kissed passionately while Draco ran his hands up and down her thighs, lifting up her skirt. She let out a moan as his hand skimmed over her panties.
"Don't tease me, Malfoy. I've been waiting for this for weeks."
Draco wasn't about to protest as he too had been longing for her. It had been torture for him not being able to do the things he wanted to do to her. He lifted her up from his lap and laid her gently on the desk. He pulled off her skirt and then his pants. Draco leaned down and kissed her on the lips then slid off her panties.
Hermione lay there, breathing hard as he thrust into her. Draco watched as the perfect body before him moved in sync with his, her chest heaving and her lips letting out a moan. Finally after weeks of torture, their hunger for each other came out, each thrust just as needy as the next. Her back arched up as she let out a cry of pleasure and he finished his last few strokes.
They were trying to catch their breath as Hermione lay there on the table and Draco standing over her. Draco looked into Hermione's eyes and they smiled at each other. He eased her up so that she was sitting and they wrapped their arms around each other.
"I love you," Draco whispered into her ear.
"I love you too," said Hermione.
"Harry!" yelled Ron and Hermione, as they saw Harry running through the corridor.
"What happened? Are you alright?" asked Hermione, concerned. They had just finished their O.W.L.S.
"Yeah mate, I saw you falling from your desk, gave us a real fright. We were just about to come and visit you in the hospital wing," said Ron.
Harry was gasping for breath, "We don't have much time...Voldemort's got Sirius...he's in the Department of Mysteries."
"Are you sure, Harry? How can he get in there without being noticed?" said Hermione, looking sceptical.
"I know what I saw! Look, I don't have much time, I need to get into the Ministry of Magic."
"Harry, what if Voldemort is tricking you..." Hermione started.
"Hermione! He's the only family I've got left! I can't just ignore him," Harry started to make his way back to the common room.
"Wait!" said Ron, "If you're going, we're coming too." Hermione nodded in agreement.
"Fine," said Harry.
"Hang on, we need a plan, we can't just waltz in there," said Hermione, "but we need somewhere private otherwise Umbridge might catch us."
"Okay, then let's go to the Room of Requirement, quickly!"
The three of them were furiously devising a plan in the Room of Requirement when the door opened. In entered, Ginny, Luna and Neville.
"What are you guys doing here!? We don't have a meeting," said Harry impatiently.
"Actually, I asked them to come through the coin," Hermione said as she held up the fake galleon.
"Yeah, we wanted to help," chimed in Neville.
"No! It's too dangerous," said Harry.
"Face it Harry, you need us to help you. You can't do this alone," said Ginny, looking determined.
After much discussion, it was obvious to Harry that Luna, Ginny and Neville were not budging on their decision, so he agreed they could come. At that moment, they heard a muffled rumble. They stopped talking and looked around for the sound, it happened again and again. Then they noticed that part of the wall was crumbling and formed a small hole. Ron made his way towards the hole to inspect it, only to fling himself backwards as he saw Umbridge looking in from the other side. There was a loud bang and bits of the wall flew everywhere. The six of them, screamed and crouched down on the ground, covering their heads so as to not get hit by the rubble.
As the dust settled, they got up to find an angry Umbridge with her wand out, chest heaving, with Filch, Crabbe, Goyle and Draco standing either side of her.
"Get them!" said Umbridge, a twisted smile on her face.
"No!" screeched Hermione, eyes filling with tears as she saw Draco on the other side of the wall.
Draco looked at her with cold eyes and no expression.
They seized the DA members and were heading back to Umbridge's office. Draco had Hermione by the arm, she was sobbing. He waited until the rest were further ahead.
"Y...you told her about the room?" choked out Hermione.
"I had to, I'm part of the Inquisitorial Squad," said Draco through gritted teeth.
"So you used me to get to the DA?" Tears running down her face.
"No, I didn't..."
"Save it Malfoy, just admit that you used me! You never liked me in the first place, things haven't changed between us."
"No! Things have changed... I love you!"
Hermione let out a hysterical laugh, "Love me?! It's okay, you don't have to pretend anymore, you've found us out."
Then Draco pulled her in and kissed her hard on the mouth. Hermione was trying to push him away but his arms were fixed tightly around her. Tears rolled down her cheeks as he kissed her.
He pulled back and said, "I love you, I always will."
Hermione glared back at him, mind racing. Just then, a red beam shot towards Draco, narrowly missing his ear. He pushed Hermione back and drew his wand, looking around. Harry and Ron were bolting towards him through the hallway with Neville, Luna and Ginny behind them.
"Get your filthy hands off her!" yelled Ron, blasting more spells at him.
Draco lazily blocked them all with a swish of his wand, but without warning, Ginny disarmed Draco and led him against a wall, pointing her wand at him.
"Hermione! Are you alright?" yelled Harry.
"I'm fine, how did you escape?" asked Hermione in disbelief.
"It was a team effort," he smiled at the other four. "Look, we don't have much time, we need to get out of here before Umbridge and the others come back."
"Have you figured out how we're going to save Sirius?" asked Hermione.
"No!" yelled Draco suddenly. Ginny pressed her wand into his throat. "Can't you see it's a trap?! Hermione, don't go!"
"Shut it, Malfoy," said Ginny, pressing her wand harder.
"Wait, why do you care if she goes?" said Ron.
Hermione paused, biting her lip while wrestling with the thoughts in her head. It was no use fighting it anymore. It's not like he actually loved me, she thought, "Because...we've been seeing each other."
Everyone turned to look at Hermione, jaws dropping to the ground, including Draco.
"It's been happening since the holidays," she continued, head looking down at the ground. She couldn't look anyone in the eye.
"You...and...Draco?" said Harry finally, after what seemed like a minute of silence.
Ron then turned to Draco, "You! You dirty, filthy piece of scum! What did you do to her? Slip her a love potion? Use the Imperious curse on her?" Ron stormed over to him, wand raised at his head.
"Ron, no!" yelled Hermione, as she ran towards them both, trying to lower Ron's arm. "He didn't do anything to me, we fell for each other. Look, we don't have time for this, we have to rescue Sirius."
Harry snapped back into action, "You're right, we can sort this out later, come on guys!" He started forward and everyone followed.
"Hermione, don't go with them!" said Draco, moving towards her as Ginny finally drew back her wand.
Hermione quickly turned to look at Draco, coming to a halt.
"Are you coming or not?!" said Harry.
"I...I have to go," said Hermione to Draco.
"But it's a trap! You'll get killed!" said Draco.
Hermione just stood in between Harry and Draco. Does Draco really love me? Or was this whole thing a hoax?
"You would rather go with them, than stay here with me?" continued Draco, getting angry now.
Hermione didn't say anything, she couldn't think of how to respond.
"Fine! Go with them, risk your life. If you make it back alive, don't expect me to be here waiting for you!"
Hermione looked at him wide eyed and fuming, "They're my friends and I'm going to help them. Besides I should be angry at you for lying to me the entire time."
"Go then!" Yelled Draco, "You'll be sorry you ever doubted me."
Harry took her arm and was pulling her through the hallway. She looked behind her as Draco was standing there alone in the corridor, hands clenched either side. The boy who taught her how to love, the boy who took her innocence, the boy who against all odds made it work between them, however short the time may have been. She stole one more quick glance of his blonde hair and grey eyes as she turned the corner and he vanished from her sight.
The End
A/N: Thank you all for reading! I hope you enjoyed it. I know some Dramione fans won't be happy with the ending, but as I said earlier, I wanted to stick to the story line and characters as much as possible. Please review- I might be motivated to right another one then ;)
