Chapter 14
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I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER
OH AND GUESS WHATS IN THIS CHAPTER! THE LONG AWAITED KISS!
It Was a long and dark December
From the rooftops I remember
There was snow
White snow
Clearly I remember
From the windows they were watching
While we froze
Down below – Coldplay – violet hill.
I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG.
'Thank you!' I waved to Dedrick and struggled to turn around at Draco's strength.
'Goodbye Hermione! I do hope to see more of you!' He called as we left the shop. And I wrenched myself from Draco's grasp.
'What the hell was that?' Draco demanded.
'Ithink I should be asking you that question!'I said angrily, I was snowing heavily and his frosty hair was dotted with tiny white snowflakes, and his face was almost paler than the ice that fell. I had to squint to see properly through the blizzard blowing around. I was tempted to walk right back into the warm bookshop.
'Goodbye Hermione! I do hope to see more of you!' Draco mimicked Dedrick in a high girly voice. 'How dare him! I have the right to turn right back around and hex the guy!'
'No Malfoy you have no right!' I grabbed his hand and slammed the galleons I owed into his palm and folded it. I turned around and marched over to the florist with provided unusual flowers and plants that could be used in potions or for display. 'Goodbye Draco.' I called over my shoulder, my eyes smiled as I felt the feeling of empowerment wash over me. I can control this – this – situation, Draco is confused, voldermort is rising and it's taking a toll on many of us. I stopped in my tracks as I thought of Harry- Harry how could I forget about him- I hadn't even thought about Horcruxes or helping him in any way. Suddenly I felt like a terrible friend. When Christmas is over we'll begin I thought to myself, when Christmas is over we'll save everyone.
I ran my finger over the pretty petal of a purple blossom, Forgetting Draco for a while I looked at all the plants in stock I bought a Puffapod for future use, and from large blue flowers to which the wizard at the counter stated that they were charmed to never wilt. As I left the tiny store carrying all my items I felt a strange stinging on my back, I looked around but there was no one in sight. The blizzard had gotten worse and it seemed that everyone had disappeared.
The stinging remained as I looked into the distance seeing the figure again, Curiosity got the best of me as I began speed walking towards the figure, I was getting closer and closer until the figure suddenly disappeared. I frowned as the stinging left me I walked back to Hogwarts.
Draco POV-
I watched as she walked away from me, I knew I had made a mistake, but it was too late for me to wait for her to come to me, I would have to take her – Pluck her from her little world.
I studied the money in my hand before throwing it into the blizzard before me in frustration. I walked up the street until it came to an opening I rushed forward into the blizzard, Tears blurring my vision even, I cursed at my weakness and screamed in to the vast empty-ness.
'WHY DONT I HAVE A CHOICE?' I screeched into the distance my hair blowing in all directions as painful memories of Hermione wracked through me.
'You foul and evil little cockroach!' She shrieked stumbling towards me; I drew back against the boulder and whimpered as she raised her wand to me. Expecting torture I closed my eyes. As nothing came I opened my eyes to only see her beautiful face, I wanted her to apologise to hold me after I had felt so much fear from my father already, knowing Goyle was waiting for my usual torments I began laughing at her. Her fist collided with my face. The memory blended into an even worse one Hermione walked through the hall her floaty dress and up do-hair only enunciated her beauty , i watched as she hung off Krums arm, they then began dancing and I felt my stomach twisting into knots.
'WHY CANT I BE HAPPY!' I screamed as
I blinked and the memory transformed again. I grabbed her wrist 'Dance with me?' – 'what, what? No!' I gripped tighter 'He doesn't care about you!'
Once more I blinked
'I'M THE CHOSEN ONE, ME!' I shouted. Hermione stepped back from me in fear- I was a monster to her.
Yes, I would have to take her, just as Hades stole Persephone.
Christmas Day
Hermione POV
I awoke with a large smile on my face, Merry Christmas!, Until I looked around and focused on the room, I was surrounded by black roses the ones that would not fit on the floor, floated in the air around me, I frowned and reached out grasping the one in front of me and cursed as its thorn cut me.
I looked down at the foot of the bed and picked up an envelope. It was similar to note I received from him before.
Meet me at the Astronomy tower at twelve tonight.
Merry Christmas, Hermione.
-Your prince.
I debated in my mind for a few minutes whether I should burn the note and forget all of this, But the nagging feeling in mind told me to do this.
I collected the roses into a large vase and began opening the presents from my parent's basket. I had sent them their gifts a couple of days ago and had begun my studies for the upcoming exams, not seeing Draco at all really helped me clear my head, and I felt stronger.
I wore the Christmas jumper my parents gave me and went down to breakfast. The great hall was pretty empty apart from some first years I looked over at the slytherin table and noticed Draco wasn't there. I quickly sat next to a quiet girl on the Gryffindor table and smiled.
'Merry Christmas' I said, helping myself to a blueberry muffin.
'Merry Christmas' she replied shyly looking up from her scrambled eggs.
I began reading the book on ancient occulemency and legilimency I had purchased while sipping some juice. Suddenly I felt a light nudging on my elbow. I turned to see The quiet girl poking me.
'I-I think someone wants you' she stuttered and pointed to the doors of the great hall.
I looked over and saw no-one. I lifted my eyebrows in confusion.
The girl noticed too-'He was there a second ago. I promise' she said
'I believe you,' I murmured watching the large wooden doors.
(Draco POV-
I woke up to a burning on my forearm, It was midnight – Christmas Eve and the dark lord decided that it would be a good idea for a death eater meeting. I grimaced and threw on a black cloak over my casual clothing before grabbing my broom flying out into night and apparating to the dark lord. I landed in a windy field surrounded by the others in his inner circle.
Everyone looked slightly bewildered apart from him and Bellatrix who were standing in the middle of our gathering.
'I have summoned you all here today' Voldermort began in a terrifying voice 'To mark the beginning of our battle! Once Draco has completed his mission, we will take further action!'
'We won't hide in the shadows anymore!' A death eater called out in support. Luckily the dark lord didn't find it rude and ignored him.
For the rest of the meeting I stared blankly into space. While Bellatrix sent a Morsmordre into the skies.
This wasn't my choosing, this wasn't my place.
When it was over I used a portkey to get back to Hogwarts, I fell back asleep easily.
Hermione POV
I had spent the rest of the day opening gifts, eating Christmas dinner and writing a long letter to my parents, Harry, Ron and Ginny. Folding the paper I sent off the owl, and noticed it was now dark outside. I would be meeting Draco soon. Fear twisted in my stomach as I thought of many conclusions. Maybe I shouldn't go...No. I'm not going to be afraid, I'm Hermione granger. I decided to meet him and see what he wanted. I lifted my chin and grabbed a midnight blue cloak before hesitantly walking to the astronomy tower.
The halls were dark and sleepy as I reached the spiral stairs. I counted each step to keep myself from turning around in fear. Once I reached the top I saw Draco holding the railing leaning down dangerously. My eyes widened as he turned slowly revealing a stormy expression, My Christmassy mood was sucked out of me.
He studied my face, my outfit and my wild hair before making a heart breaking smile, I noticed tears glisten in his eyes, and for once I noticed how vulnerable he was, for once I saw the desperation in his eyes.
'I thought you wouldn't come.' He muttered. His hands were clenched into fists at his sides.
'So did I' I replied, Stepping forward. He held out his hand, I looked at it, then looked at him his face was distraught, and I took it. What are you doing Hermione!
He pulled me forward closer to the railing, still holding my hand he lifted my wrist and dangled a silver bracelet across it, it had one large moonstone in the middle, I tried to pull back, but he clasped it. I couldn't help but admire it, before looking up.
'Merry Christmas' He murmured, leaning down painfully slow, yet at the same time too fast And pressed his lips to mine. They were frosty yet searing hot at the same time, The moment was perfect yet wrong. An impossibility. However I couldn't help but melt into him.
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