Disclaimer: oh yea, Harry Potter was so totally my idea… . lol I wish… xD
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Author note: hmmm… I was actually creative with this one lol meheheh the angst
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Draco scratched his head a moment then looked up at her with a smile "No matter, how are you this morning?" he asked leaning on his desk, his chin cradled on his palm.
Hermione giggled and snatched a kiss before flitting to her desk
All that day Draco's eyes never left her.
( I will now skip several weeks because I can )
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Chapter 10
Draco slipped silently through the corridors, ducking into secret passages whenever he came across someone, he couldn't bear the thought of his father discovering his true feelings for Hermione. His heart burned when thoughts of what his father might do now that he had taken command of Voldemort's army and as such had a great number of followers more than willing to complete any task the man were to set them to. His mind raced, grasping desperately at anything that came to mind, he was nearing his room and dreading meeting his father again without having fulfilled his desire. Stepping into his room, he closed the door slowly, hoping to prolong his freedom.
Lucius didn't waste a moment however "Have you completed your task Draco?"
"… No master." Draco replied hanging his head
"And why is that?"
"It's difficult with Weasley and Potter always lurking in every corner, I think perhaps I should try to get in good with them before I take care of it, that way they won't suspect me and you'll have someone on the inside.
"Ah, I wondered where my son had been hiding; it seems you have finally come back around boy. I always did like your twisted way of thinking, but don't make me wait too long." Lucius waved a sickeningly transparent finger
"Thank you Sir." Draco said, bowing stiffly
Lucius chuckled darkly as he strode from the room
Draco collapsed against the bed clutching his arms around his stomach, his whole body shook uncontrollably, and the dark mark on his right arm burned intolerably. With a hiss he drew his wand and mercilessly pierced the writhing mark, the snake's head jolted roughly and it's fangs drew long rivulets in his flesh. Screaming he stabbed his wand deeper still; the snake throbbed and dug its fangs farther into his pale flesh, blood dripped from his elbow onto his black robes, he didn't care, continuing to tear away at the blatantly offensive brand that viciously held him captive, the snake shuddered; then was still.
Pulling the smooth wand from his arm Draco let it fall, clattering to the floor, cradling his throbbing arm against his chest he burst into tears.
The next morning Draco who hadn't missed a single class in a month bandaged his arm and entered the classroom with a dignified air about him. Hermione sensed something different about him and decided to ask him later. Walking past his desk, she slipped a note into his hand.
Draco watched Hermione as she sauntered from the classroom then flipped the note open, on it was one simple sentence.
"Astronomy tower Lunch."
Draco slipped the note into his pocket and rushed to his next class.
Nothing, and I mean nothing could keep a Malfoy from what he wanted, that is what scared Draco the most. He fought against the urge to run when he glimpsed Hermione's bright hair flowing in the slight breeze, how could something so amazing… so perfectly amazing exist? Moreover; she existed solely for him? He stood there for a long moment and admired her unabashedly.
"I hoped you'd come." Hermione whispered, turning to face him.
He made his way to her quickly closing the gap between them "How could I not love?" He murmured, burying his face in her neck, smelling her sweet perfume.
"Is something wrong Draco?" She asked, backing away slightly
"No, why do you ask?"
"You seem… a little distant."
Draco held her close "I'm right here."
"No," Hermione pulled away, farther this time. "It's in your eyes. Did something happen?"
With a sigh Draco gave in "I can feel it Hermione." He whispered
"What?" Hermione asked desperately
Draco turned away, drawing a hand over his eyes "I feel… Death's grip on me grow stronger by the day… I… I can taste it… Barely able to stand the weight of it… sometimes," He drew an arm around his waist "the pain is so great I don't think I'll make it through… sometimes I wish for death to come if only to take away the pain." He felt a pair of arms encircle him, he dropped his hand from his face to her hands clasped over his stomach
"Don't you even think about leaving me Draco… my beloved; I couldn't live without you." She cried into the back of his shirt.
"I know… but it's so…" Draco sighed
"We just need to be strong a little longer, there are so many people working to save you, don't give up when they're so close." Draco spun around in her arms "Don't worry love, I could never leave you." He smiled cupping her chin in his fingers he kissed her gently, and then he was gone.
"She barely even talks to us anymore." Ron complained rifling through his bag
"I think she's trying to deal with Malfoy's illness… it is a strange one after all… no known cure." Harry shrugged
"I think she's simply trying to avoid me." Ron huffed
"That could be." The other nodded "You aren't even remotely civil when he's around."
"Well, what did they expect? She's the one who cheated on me!"
"Still-"
"What if it was Ginny?" Ron interrupted
For a while, Harry didn't answer "… I'd hope she was happy…. After I beat his ass…" he chuckled running his fingers through his messy hair "But Ron… I seriously doubt he wanted for this to happen, he seemed as surprised as you and me… only difference is… he accepted it…"
"Of course he accepted it; who wouldn't."
"Well…"
Ron waved it off "It just really bothers me not knowing what he might do to her if this is all a trap."
"I know, I think about that too, she could really be in danger but… I don't think 'he' would hurt her."
"Think what you want. He's a sadistic bastard and he would do anything for power… not unlike what he has over us right now."
"I don't disagree… but 'something' has changed about him. Just don't know what." With a sigh, Harry leaned against the side of the bridge, closing his eyes "I guess I'd just like to think that he's changed… for Hermione's sake if nothing else."
"In a way I hope for that too." Ron admitted "But in another… sort of twisted way I'd also like to be right so she'll come back to me… I guess."
"But which would be better I wonder…" Harry pondered
Ron refused to add to that, his expression went dark and he slung his bag over his shoulder as he walked away.
Sitting on his bed Draco slowly unwrapped the bandage from his arm, when the last bit fell away he gasped in defeat at the unblemished mark on his arm, but for the scores in his flesh from the snakes fangs the wounds had been swallowed by the furiously burning design, indelible and taunting beneath his pale skin.
Throwing the bandage down he stormed to his bathroom and rummaged around until he found a razor. Collapsing to the floor and wrenching his elbow between his knees he glared at the mark and drew the blade roughly over it, tracing the snake, vividly aware of the pain.
The snake writhed and hissed, threatening to tear out of his arm, which is what he was hoping for but this strange being was relentless; simply intent on causing him pain. It even went so far as to snap at the blade, driving the man mad, but if he was hoping to wound the creature he only succeeded in hurting himself.
Draco, finally admitting defeat; dropped the razor into the pool of blood at his feet. He slumped against the door with a groan and then his world went dark.
End Chapter 10
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Author Notes: Ya ya I know the dark mark is not that awesome xD
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