Hey guys! So, it's around 1 am at the moment. And I'm sleepy, but I can't sleep, so, yeah... I decided to upload a new chapter. Today was kind of the best day of my life, but, it's also the worst. LOL. Well, anyway, here's the new chapter. And here I am, thinking I just post the tenth chapter yesterday. Time flies so fast these days.
Hermione thanked Tinky before the house elf apparated away and walked towards the Burrow. She can hear the chattering from outside and her lips stretched into a smile. The girl went forward and knocked on the door. It was opened and Ginny appeared, screaming as she saw Hermione and leapt forward to hug the girl.
'I thought you said you weren't coming?' The redheaded asked. Hermione was about to answer when Fred, George, Remus and Ron came rushing towards them.
'I heard screaming, what happened?' Ron asked, blinking when he saw her. 'Mione?'
'I was the one who screamed. I was shocked when I saw Hermione.' Ginny quickly explained. The males nodded and turned to Hermione.
'Thought you said you weren't coming.' Ron said, surprised.
'Yes, but, there was a problem, so here I am.' She smiled, shrugging.
'Come on in, then.' Remus invited, pressing his lips together into thin line.
'Mione?' Harry almost choked on his drink as he saw her. 'I thought you said you were spending Christmas at the Mal- at your house?' He asked, almost blurting out the "Malfoys."
'Yes, but, let's just say something happened and that's why I'm here.' Hermione sighed. Harry burst out laughing and nodded. Molly saw the girl and quickly gave her a big hug. The girl met her other friends and really had a great time spending the Christmas with the Weasleys and the rest.
'I'm sorry for what happened the other day.' Draco whispered as Hermione ran into his embrace, kissing her hair. 'He said he wanted to make a surprise for Mother, didn't think he would've even thought about her.'
'It's alright, Draco.' She reassured. 'You look upset, and tired. What's wrong?'
'Nothing.' He shook his head.
'You're always like that, Draco. Come on, tell me.' She urged, rubbing his arm.
'I can't.' He gritted out.
'Why?'
'I, I just can't. I'd tell you if I could. Given the different circumstance, I'll tell you everything.' He sighed. Before Hermione could respond, his lips were on hers and her skin burnt as he touched her cheeks.
Draco felt so frustrated. He knew he shouldn't let it out on her, but his world was turning upside down. It felt like his life was crashing down on him. Hermione whimpered as he accidentally held her arms too tight and he pulled back. 'Draco..'
'I'm sorry.' He sighed, willing himself to calm down but he just can't. The Dark Lord's ruining his life.
It hurt Hermione to see him like that. Something was troubling him and she can't face it if he's being like this anymore. She needed to do something. Hermione went to her boyfriend and pulled him into an embrace, nothing sensual, just a hug.
'It'll be alright.' She reassured, drawing small, comforting circles on his back.
'It won't.' He murmured, burying his face at the crook of her neck. Hermione sighed as his breath tickled her skin. Draco started pouring kisses on her throat and before she knew it she was on the bed and he was hovering above her with a smirk plastered on his face.
'WHAT?' Hermione almost shit in her pants as she caught Ginny's words. 'Ron's been poisoned?'
'Yes.' Ginny replied.
'How?'
'I don't know.' The redheaded girl shrugged.
'Where's he?'
'He's at the Infirmary.' Ginny stated as she tugged at the girl's sleeve. 'Come on, let's see him.'
'Okay.' Hermione nodded and quickly packed her stuff before running with Ginny to the Infirmary.
'Is he alright?' Both of them asked Harry as they arrived. McGonagall, Slughorn, Dumbledore and Snape were there, looking at Ron worriedly, except for Snape, of course. He's got the usual blank face of his.
'He's fine.' Harry nodded.
'Mr Weasley wouldn't be here if Potter hadn't acted fast.'
'His action was heroic, but the why was a bezoar needed?' McGonagall asked in confusion.
'I agree. I think this appears to be a gift, Horace.' Dumbledore stated as he took the bottle of mead Slughorn was holding and took a sniff. 'It does possess the remarkably subtle hints of liquorice and cherry, but deluded with poison, of course.'
He handed the bottle out to Snape and the black haired man bent his head to smell the liquid. 'Who did you intend to give this to?'
'It's actually for you, Headmaster.' Slughorn said shamefully.
Suddenly, they heard a loud, echoing footsteps as Lavender ran into the Infirmary. 'Where's he? Where's my Won Won?' She asked loudly. 'Is he alright?'
Hermione stood and gave Lavender her spot. 'I think he shall be fine.'
Lavender sat on the chair and quickly took his hand. 'Come on, Won Won. I'm here.'
Hermione's mind was travelling elsewhere. She can't help but notice that every event that happened involving the harming of a student was always about the Headmaster in the first place. First, Katie Bell was cursed when she touched the necklace that was supposed to be handed out to Dumbledore. Then, this happened.
'Come on, Mione.' Ginny whispered, tugging on her shirt.
'Okay.' She nodded and walked away, leaving Lavender to stay with Ron.
'This is bad.' Ginny mumbled.
Harry was deep in his thoughts as he wondered what does the spell "Sectumsempra" will turn out like. It sounded cool and awesome.
'Harry..' Hermione suddenly whispered. 'It's Katie. Katie Bell.'
He snapped out of his trance and turned around to see her before he got onto his feet, taking his Potions book along with him. He fastened his pace to catch up with the girl. 'Katie. Hey, how are you?' He asked, trying to act inconspicuous.
Katie gave a slight smile and shook her head. 'I know you're going to ask, Harry, but I don't know who cursed me. I've been trying, honestly. But, I just can't.' She answered simply. Though, suddenly, her eyes adverted to someone behind him and he turned around. MALFOY.
Her expression changed and Harry snapped. It must be him! Malfoy looked nervous as he looked around before turning on his heels and going straight out of the Great Hall. Harry quickly went after the blond boy. Hermione eyed the Chosen One in confusion. Where's he going? Curious, she quickly stood.
'I'm going to the library.' She lied and tried to catch up with Harry.
Draco rushed into the girls' bathroom and went in front of the mirror, gripping the counter until his knuckles turned white as he growled to himself. He washed his face and the frustration and depression were bubbling up on his chest. Knowing that no one's around, he allowed his walls to break down and sobbed to himself for what he tried to do. He almost killed someone's innocent.
'Are you alright, Draco?' A small, girlish voice asked and he sighed.
'No, I'm not!' He snapped. 'Can't you see? My life's over! That bugger wanted me to kill that old man! I might as well kill myself!'
'Don't. Don't. Tell me what's wrong. I can help you.' Myrtle said softly.
'No one can help me.'
'But, that girlfriend of yours, Hermione Granger can, right?' She asked slyly.
'Shut up!' He shouted and started sobbing again. He can't even tell Hermione what's wrong! He should've told her! She's the only one who can help him!
'I know it was you, Malfoy! You hexed her, didn't you?' A voice called out and he saw it in the mirror. Potter.
Turning around, Draco grabbed a hold of his wand and shot out a nonverbal Cruciatus Curse at the boy. Harry ducked and threw a spell at the blond boy before running off along the toilet. He shot another one but Draco avoided and threw another curse. It hit the sink and it blew up, the water pouring over all around the floor.
Harry ran up to the end of the toilet and Draco was there, aiming for him but he was faster. 'Sectumsempra!' He yelled out, using the unknown spell found in his book. Malfoy was shot back and fell on the floor. Harry hesitatingly stepped forward to see what had he done. Malfoy's sobs filled his ear and he trembled as he saw what happened to Malfoy.
He was on the floor, surrounded by blood. Cuts were all over his stomach and chest as he lied helplessly, his wand thrown somewhere at the corner. Had he done that? Was that the result of the spell he's been so curious about? His wand almost fell out of his hand.
Suddenly, a gasp was heard and he turned to the person. 'Hermione... I..'
'What have you done?' She asked aloud, her eyes filled with tears. 'I can't believe you did this!' The girl went to Draco's side and crouched next to him.
'Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Draco.' She sobbed as she touched his face. 'You're going to be fine.'
'I'm sorry.' Harry quickly said. At that moment, Snape stepped in and eyed Harry with such a cold look it could've given Voldemort shivers down the spine.
'Severus, is he going to be alright?' The girl asked as she wiped her tears and turned to the blond boy.
'Calm down, Hermione.' He reassured as he placed the tip of his wand at Draco's wound and the boy hissed. 'Vulnera Sanentur.' Snape mumbled lowly.
'How can this happen?' Hermione asked to herself.
Harry stood there, too shocked to move while Hermione continued crying as she held Draco's hand. 'We need to take him to the Infirmary.' Snape said as he levitated Draco, quickly walking away.
Hermione walked past Harry and didn't look at him.
I'm soooo sooo sorry that it's so short and boring. Urgh, most of the scenes I took from the movies instead of the books, as you can see. Well, I'm sorry I couldn't elaborate more, it's just, my mind is so blank and I'm just stuck here between exams and this fanfic (I love fanfic more, though). But, i'd like to stay in the first class next year, so, I have to study, which I don't. I'll start once I finish my History assignment. Damnit.