Early Summer. Somewhere in London, 1998.
Draco was shocked to see his parents talking about him and Hermione with a strange for him woman, but who seemed to be very interested about Draco's destiny. Draco couldn't find enough courage to go to them and ask what's going on. He left the manor in silence and went to consult with his beloved mentor – professor Severus Snape.
Draco's faculty dean became his counselor, his ideal example and the third parent he had. By studying at Hogwarts, Draco gradually discovered that professor Snape was a kind of friend for his family and that he was totally opened for helping and knowing Draco better. Then Draco became worthy to be allowed to professor's heart and secrets, so after graduating from Hogwarts Draco was still in touch with the Slytherin dean.
"I don't know what to think, professor! I can't believe that someone wants to destroy our love story, which didn't even have time to begin!", said Draco desperately.
"Calm down, Draco! I'll explain to you the problem.", said Severus Snape calmly.
Draco looked at him with a little astonishment:"What problem?!".
"I'll tell you the truth you don't know about, but remember, not all that you are told has to be true for real! Later you'll understand my words.", answered professor.
Draco was still looking at him definitely without understanding.
"The woman at the manor seems to be Bellatrix Lestrange, nee Black, your aunt and your mother's sister.", started to explain Snape.
"Lestrange? Does it have something with Hermione?!", asked Draco.
"Yes, it has. Bellatrix is Hermione's mother…so Hermione is your cousin!".
After thinking some seconds Draco pronounced:"So…that's why you called me 'her silver brother' that day at Hogwarts! Hermione was always wondering about that, but I didn't consider your words important.".
"Draco, forgive me for not telling you earlier about this, but it wasn't and still isn't my secret! Lucius and Narcissa requested me not to tell you and that day mentioning your relationship with Hermione, knowing her brilliant mind I was afraid of her asking me more.".
Draco was ruined.
"It's also a part of my fault I didn't prevent the attraction appeared between you and Hermione!", said professor Snape regretfully.
"I don't care whose the fault, I just need to know what will happen to me and Hermione now! I love her, I don't want to give up on our love and future! I won't leave her, I promised!", said Draco mourning with his voice and tears his and Hermione's painful destiny.
Professor Snape put a hand on Draco's shoulder saying:"You have to be brave, Draco, you have to overcome this! Don't ever leave Hermione, it will kill her. Together you will be able to find the key to this problem! This is all I can add.".
Draco looked at his mentor and found once again his true friend in the big, cruel and fake world.