The Curse of Love

Summary: Sequel to Destined to Love. Draco is back, but there's a problem. The curse of Love is about to take place, will Hermione and Draco be safe? Will their love win out? Or will they lose everything, including their unborn child?

Starring: Draco/Hermione (well…yea…), Harry/Ginny, Ron/Luna, Blaise/Lavender (eventual)

A/N: Enjoy

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Chapter 29

Choice Made

We're losing her.

Those words circled round his head. His mind went blank, he had the urge to throw up. How could this be happening? How many dramas can one couple go through? This was not fair, this was so not fair. Why them? Why now? What would he do if he could not kiss her again? If he could not hold her again? Would he be able to go on with his life?

No.

No. He could not live without her. Not anymore. No. Never.

His hand touched the glass window that was separating him and the love of his life. There was no way he was giving up. There must be a way to get her back.

He could see healers running around. This was not getting better.

He watched her face, her eyes were closed, her left hand was on her belly.

He would lose her and his children if he didn't think of anything.

He did the only thing he could think of.

He entered her mind.

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"Time's running out," the fake Draco said.

"What do you mean?" she asked him, but he just smirked.

"The real me is coming," he nodded behind her before disappearing slowly.

Hermione turned around slowly, and there he was. Another Draco.

Draco looked a little shocked, "So this is what your mind looks like."

"Draco…" Hermione whispered. Something inside her was telling her that this was the real Draco. Looking at him bought back so many memories. Happy memories.

"Time's running out, I need you to wake up," Draco walked over to her and slowly held onto her arms. "I need you Hermione, I love you. I love you. I will do anything for you, please come back to me."

Hermione with tears in her eyes looked up at him, but he was fading away. She screamed his name. How was she supposed to wake up?

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Draco opened his eyes. What the hell had just happened? Did he just…was he just in her head? Was she in some kind of trance like he had been? Was she living in another realm? Why was she dying.

He concentrated again, with his eyes open as he focused on Hermione. Come back to me.

He did not enter her realm this time, this time he just sent her the message like a normal legimen. He repeated it. Come back to me. I love you Hermione. Come back.

I love you too.

Draco's eyes widened, "Her mind is still working…" Draco whispered.

All the heads in the waiting room turned to him, seeing him smile.

Wake up then Mia, wake up.

I will.

He grinned.

"He's lost it," Ron muttered behind Harry.

Ginny punched him, "Maybe he knows more then we do."

"Or maybe he's an idiot. It's his fault she's in here," Ron muttered.

Draco turned to glare at him, "Any other day Weasel, I would have punched you but if you hadn't noticed I'm waiting for my girl to wake up." He turned back to the glass, "And she will wake." His eyes turned quickly to Dumbledore who was smiling, "Won't she?"

"Love can beat anything," Dumbledore said.

"Is that a yes or a no?" Lucius snapped, he was tired of Dumbledore's games.

Before Dumbledore could answer, his eyes turned to the glass. Draco followed his gaze and he smiled. Hermione's eyes were fluttering open.

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She said she would wake up and she intended to. She had no idea how but his voice had entered her head and was guiding her. A typical green line which she followed straight into St. Mungo's. Was she meant to feel dizzy? Because she didn't. She knew the healers were all around her asking her questions but the only face she wanted to see was standing on the other side of the window. She moved her head up a little and smiled at him. She had come back, like she promised.

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He pushed the healer aside, how dare he stop him now. He walked into the room and he felt the butterflies. Draco Malfoy did not usually feel butterflies.

"Hey you," Hermione smiled at him, sitting up slightly, against another healer's wishes.

"Miss please, we are not sure what happened, you need to rest!" the healer urged, "And you sir -"

Draco pushed another healer out of the way as he leaned down and kissed Hermione on the lips, "I am so sorry."

"Sir!" the healer was outraged.

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but can I talk to the healers please, I am sure I can explain what has happened," Dumbledore said softly, all the healers followed him.

Hermione turned to Draco, her hand softly stroking his cheek, "I thought I'd never see you again."

"Likewise," Draco whispered, resting his forehead against Hermione's.

"Do you remember?"

"What happened during the trance or my memory?" Draco asked softly, staring into Hermione's chocolate eyes.

"Both," she whispered with her eyes closed.

"I remember everything, the trance and the memories," Draco said slowly. "Do you -"

"Yeah, I remember." Hermione sighed and looked at him. She pulled him closer and kissed him softly.

"How are the babies doing?" Draco asked.

"Kicking every now and again," Hermione took her hand and placed it over her belly.

"I love you Hermione."

"I love you too."

They sat in silence, watching each other.

"Are you mad?" Hermione asked.

"Why would I be mad?"

"I never told you about," she pointed at her belly.

Draco smiled, "I am sure you had your reasons."

"Dumbledore was the reason."

"He always seems to be," Draco sighed looking out the window, "I think the others would want to see you."

"Yeah," Hermione held onto his hand. "Do you have to leave?"

"I don't have to but I want to talk to Dumbledore. Tell him what happened and you know, ask about the curse."

"How many more obstacles can there be?" Hermione asked.

Draco smirked, "Who knows? Who ever said a Slytherin and a Gryffindor together would be easy."

"No one said that," Hermione said as Draco kissed her again, "You have to stop doing that, they are all watching."

"Let them watch," Draco kissed her again, this time with more passion. He put everything in that kiss. He needed to tell her that he loved her, that he wanted her, that she was the only one. She pushed him back slowly and fell back on to the pillow.

"I am good," he grinned getting up, "Well I better find that former head master of ours."

"Don't be long," Hermione looked at him. Her heart racing at the thought of him leaving her.

"I will be back soon," it was killing him to leave her, he was so afraid. He hesitated in the doorway.

"I'll be waiting here," Hermione whispered watching him stop.

"Promise?" he turned to her with is grey eyes.

"Yes. I promise," Hermione whispered.

Draco turned once again and kissed her softly before finally leaving.

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Dumbledore listened intently as Draco explained where he was and what had happened, he told him parts about Hermione and about entering her head but he did not know where she was, so Draco could not explain that part.

Dumbledore smiled, if a black beast had been spotted and it had not moved into this world, the curse was gone. The curse was destroyed and he told Draco this.

"Are you sure?" Draco asked.

Dumbledore nodded, "I am sure."

Draco sighed in relief. They were free. The curse was gone. That was it, "We're free."

"And you survived, now you may live the rest of your lives together."

"But the trance…." Draco started.

"You started your love in a parallel world and you reclaimed your love in a parallel world."

Draco nodded, "Thanks sir." He did not care about the other details, his body was aching to see Hermione.

Draco smiled before leaving the room, he needed to see Hermione. He needed to tell her he loved her. When he entered the hospital room, everyone was circling her. He met her eyes instantly. She smiled and from his smile, she knew everything was going to be okay.

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Narcissa followed Lucius outside into the now empty waiting room, "What is it? Is it your head?"

Lucius fell into a chair, "You lied."

"What?" Narcissa asked.

"She is not accepted."

Narcissa paled, "Luc -"

"YOU LIED TO ME!" Lucius bellowed. What had he done? He had put his son with a mudblood.

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A/N: For the record I am not going to long out Lucius's….prejudices and no he will not suddenly decide that he must break them up. Wait and see what I do.

But I do believe, we are due for some fluff soon are we not? :D

Thanks for the reviews, and enjoy the next one! :D

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Coming Up: Hermione and Draco talk while Narcissa tries to calm Lucius down, will she succeed or will he do something stupid? Can Hermione and Draco move on?