He got to keep focused in his task, learning Defense Against the Dark Arts was the only way he could get Hermione out of there, the more he learn the better were his and Hermione's chances of getting out alive in this whole mess, he was desperate and tired but he got to keep going, he was so into it he didn't realize that class was over, he just keep writing and reading, he didn't realize he was making himself sick, not getting enough sleep, skipping meals, but every time he try to sleep he had nightmares of what they may possible be doing to her, and every time he tried to eat, every time he went he had to face Harry and Ron and everybody else and the guilty was to much for him to even seat in the same room as them
"Mister Malfoy, what are you still doing here?" ask Professor Remus Lupin
"What?" ask Draco looking up from his book surprise
"Class over" said Professor Lupin, touching his shoulder, making him look around the room and see he was right, he was so tired he put his head between his hands and began shaking a little bit , Remus was surprise to say the least, this was the look of a man torture, his face sais it all
"Draco, are you alright?" ask Remus standing in front of him
"Do I look like I'm fine?" yell Draco at Remus looking up
"No you don't, that's why I ask" said Remus pulling a chair an sitting in front of Draco, "You want to talk?" ask Remus
Draco looks up to him trying to decide if he should tell him, he knew Remus was against the Dark Lord, and that he was in the rebellion, he knew he couldn't say a lot because he was bound but he could make Remus understand and maybe help him, he was tired and hungry, he keep reading healing spells and he keep checking his Manors plans to see the best way out, he keep practicing protective spells to cover two people even 3 but that was causing him to be so tired all the time, he didn't have the strength to this alone, hell even Harry couldn't do this alone that way he had Ron and Hermione but because of him they took her away
After the long silence, "So are you going to tell me what's wrong?" ask Remus crossing his arms in front of him
"I.., I'm just tired" said Draco, he couldn't risk it, no matter how good and honest Remus appeared to be, you never know which one are working with Voldermort
"You sure?" ask Remus, knowing that wasn't it "You know just because you're a Slytherin doesn't mean I don't understand" said Remus
"It's just I have a lot going on right now and I'm a little overwhelmed" said Draco closing his books and putting them in his bag
"Ahhhh, the teenager years, boy did I was glad that's over" said Remus helping Draco, "But if you need something or talk to someone you can come to me" said Remus walking Draco to the class door
"Shouldn't I go to Snape since he's my house head?" ask Draco walking towards the door
"You should, but I bet I'm better that Snape and more funny" said Remus smiling at Draco, just when Draco turn he crash against Harry, and they both just look at each other for minutes, Harry was waiting from Draco to say something mean like always
"What, no mean comment?"Ask Harry with annoy looked in his face
But Draco didn't say anything and instead just lower his head and put his bag back in his shoulder, Harry just looked at him and then at Lupin
"Why don't we go to my office Harry" said Remus, turning towards the stairs following Remus, just as he was passing by Draco, he swear he heard Draco saying he was sorry. Which make harry turn around and looked at him just as he was walking out the classroom?
"Harry?" call Lupin from the stairs, so Harry walk up to him and went inside his office, "Tea?" ask Remus
"Yes please" said Harry sitting in his couch
"So how are things?" ask Remus putting the tea in the table in front of the couch
"Horrible" said Harry letting a big breath
"What do you mean?" ask Remus, passing a cup to Harry
"It's like everything is falling apart in front of me and I can't do anything to stop it, since Hermione left everything is different but worst" said Harry rubbing the back of his neck
"I see, and Ron? How is he holding up?" ask Remus, looking worried
"He's not, he's devastated, he doesn't eat, and when he does is in complete silence, he doesn't talk unless you talk to him, he doesn't want to do anything not even play Quidditch and trust me the only possible way Ron doesn't want to is when he's tied to a bed or really really bad" said Harry, lying his head back and closing his eyes
"You really cared for her" said Remus, looking sad at Harry
"Yeah, I just thought that out of the three she would never break, she would never leave, leave me, alone, I just never accepted" said Harry
"I understand Harry, but sometime the people we love and had been there for us, need a little break, and specially Hermione" said Remus pouring more tea in his cup
"What you mean?" ask Harry
"I mean, did you think that every time you guys been through was in her plans?" said Remus
"What? No, of course not, anyone did" said Harry looking at Remus
"Exactly, you and her and Ron were just looking forward to spend your first year at Hogwarts without falling in your exams, and suddenly all this stuff start it since you guys were very young, for you and Ron is more easy that for her" said Remus
"You're kidding, you do now Hermione's is the bright witch our age right?" said Harry not believing his words
"That may be the case, but you were born in the middle of it, and Ron lived in the Magic world all his life, so you see my point, she was just throw in the middle, no wonder she's the brightest witch you age, she didn't have a choice" said Remus
"Yes she did" said Harry feeling a bit guilty
"Do you really think Hermione is the kind a person that leaves a friend or anybody when they need her" ask Remus
"I thought she wasn't, now I don't really know" said Harry kind of sad at the thought of Hermione leaving them
"She's not Harry, she just need a little bit a peace, you'll see, she's coming back" said Remus
"That what everybody says" said Harry letting a big sight, "I just hope there right" said Harry picking his bag to leave
"You just have to be patient and be a good friend to Hermione and specially Ron" said Remus, walking Harry towards the door
"Thank you Remus" said Harry, turning around and left to find Ginny
The wind blow through the air, you could hear the sound of the wind, like a whisper, like someone singing or humming a tone, he never understand why she liked to come up here specially since she was so afraid of heights, but now he understand what it meant for her, it was quiet, it was peaceful and better yet the view was breath taking, he was sitting against the wall and he could imagine her against the railing looking the view, with her wild hair flying with the wind, when he saw her he closed he eyes before he start crying and continue writing his letter, he didn't know what to say but something was always better than nothing, so looking the paper in his hands he continue,
"Dear Hermione,
It's been a while since you left, I'm not sure if you would read this letter but I really hope you do, Harry and Ginny are doing good but they miss you a lot, like me, I'm doing the best I can, I even start using the homework organizer you bought me last Christmas, I'm sorry for making fun of the gift, I can see now that you were right, anyway Quidditch season is coming up and we're all really excited, I hope you get better and be here for the first match and see us win,
I hope your enjoying your trip or whatever your doing, just remember to rest so you can get better and come back soon, your too important to us, I'm sorry if I never told you that before but I just didn't now how to do it, but I'm telling you now, sorry it took this long,
Anyway I have to go, I have transfiguration right now, and I know how much you hate me been late, ill write again soon,
Take Care
Ron W"
It wasn't long, he knew that, but he couldn't say what he really want to in a letter, it had to be face to face, this was just a test letter to see how she was and to see if she would write him back, he didn't want to think that she wouldn't, this was a small hope he couldn't just let go, so he pack the parchment, and gave the letter to his owls to take it to Hermione's house
After he watch the owl fly away, he went to his class, but he had to stop by the library first, he need a book for his class, when he went to the library he was surprise to see Malfoy cover in books and parchments around his table, he look somewhat insane, but he couldn't care what Malfoy did, he hate him, he probably one of the reasons Hermione left in the first place, so he walk and pick his book, when he was heading to the front desk to check the book out he saw Malfoy talking to the librarian
"Excuse me, but this book it's not enough" said Malfoy
"I'm sorry if it's not enough for you, but that the book of Unforggible Curses approved by the Minister for students"
"but there's more about them than this silly book says, maybe in the prohibited section ill find what I'm looking for" said Malfoy, throwing the book in the desk
"Young Man, you're a student, and unless you have a writing consent of one of your professors that you're allowed to go to the forbidden section you can't go in" said the Librarian
"Please, you don't understand it's a matter of life or death" said Malfoy yelled
"I'm sure, but I still need the writing consent" said the librarian
"Please, somebody it's in danger" said Malfoy almost pleading her to let him in the forbidden section
"Mister Malfoy, I don't mean to be rude, but whatever is going on with you can take it to the principal or your father, since he has so much power over this school" said the librarian
"What's that supposed to mean?" ask Malfoy
"Come on, we know you're doing what you like, but there are rules you have to follow, no matter who your father is or who his friends with"
"I see" said Malfoy with a sight
Malfoy just stud there looking her in the eye, and turn around surprise to see Ron Weasley looking him and narrowing his eyes
"Weasel" said Draco, passing Ron and walking out of the library
Ron just watch him go and decided not to pick a fight now, he was tired and absolutely didn't care, and yet he was intrigued by Malfoys entire conversation with the librarian "What was all that bout?" ask Ron giving the librarian a piece of paper so she could find his book
"I have absolutely no idea, something about somebody being in danger and that he need to get a book from the forbidden section" said the librarian, "Here you go, please return it by Wednesday" giving a book to Ron, which he take and went back to his work, he decided that he need to talk to Harry about what he heard, could it be possible that Malfoy was planning something deadly? Maybe there is one thing of Hermione Leaving, she was safe or so he tough….
