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CHAPTER 35: GOODBYES & BREAKING FREE

HPOV:

I woke up early and at first I was startled I was not in my bed but then I remembered last night and relaxed. My head was on Drake's chest, my ear was right over his beating heart, a sound that I will always love and cherish. I felt so protected and safe like nothing bad would happen to me because he had his arms protectively around me. I saw that he was still asleep. He looked so beautiful in his sleep and it looked like he did not have a care in the world. I did not want to move because I did not want to wake him from his peaceful slumber. So I settled to looking at him and I started to think.

Last night was beyond perfect! It was just Drake and I enjoying dinner and enjoying each other's company. I love that we were not in our safe haven in the library but in a place that had an actual couch (one that I did not have to transfigure chairs into, like I have been doing for the past couple of months) and there was a romantic table where we could FINALLY enjoy a meal, just the two of us, like we were on a normal date.

On top of that he gave me a BEAUTIFUL promise ring and of course I turned around and gave him one. I looked down on the beautiful ring on my finger. It may not be an engagement ring but honestly it is something more special. The ring and his ring symbolize a promise that we will wait for each other no matter how long it would be until we would be together again. The rings are also a promise that we will do everything we can to survive and get back to the other.

I knew that I should wake him because we have to sneak back into our dormitories very soon but I just could not do it. I wanted to stay forever in this room away from the craziness of the outside world, just him and I. I felt him moving and waking up that it got me out of my musing. He opened his beautiful grey eyes and smiled at me, which I returned. For a while we just stared into each other's eyes. All too soon my stupid alarm went off signaling that we have to get up and get back to our dormitories so not to raise any suspicion that we were out all night. My roommates think that I went to bed early because I was not feeling well. Reluctantly we started to get up and had to let go of one another. I went into the bathroom to freshen up and brush my teeth. I was going to stay in the pajamas because then I could sneak into bed and pretend that I am waking up. Draco went in after me to do the same. I went and started to pack my stuff. As I was organizing my stuff I heard Drake come out of the bathroom and he put his arms around me and rested his head on the back of my head.

"That was the best sleep I ever had. I love having you in my arms and waking up to see your beautiful eyes looking at me. Merlin, how am I going to survive without you Mya?"

I turned around still in his arms, put my arms around him, and looked into his eyes. "That was the best sleep I ever had too! I don't know how I would survive without you either! But we have to." I rested my forehead on his chest and started to tear up. I made a promise to myself that I would not cry because that wasted precious minutes with him but I could not help it. I started to bawl and he just kept his protective arms around me and rubbed my back in a soothing manner. Luckily not long after, I was able to get control of myself and was able to look up at him. I saw that he had tearstains too. "Drake, no matter what happens, know that I love you with every fiber of my being."

He crushed his lips to mine and soon we were in a searing kiss. He put all of his love into it and I made sure I put mine into it too. We soon had to stop because we needed air. "I love you Mya, more then anything in this entire world. I can't stop you from going to help Potter but PLEASE be carful!"

"I will. But you must promise me to stay safe and do not do anything that would expose your cover and make it easier for you father and Voldemort to find you."

"I promise." We then kissed again. Unfortunately it was time to go. He handed me the map and we checked to see if the coast was clear for him. I realized that this room was not even on the map! Interesting. The plan was that I would stay in the Room of Requirement until he was safe in the Slytherin common room then I would make my way to the Gryffindor common room. This was it; we took on last look at each other memorizing every detail. He kissed me on the forehead and I kissed his. He went to grab his bag and made his way to the door. Before he opened the door, he turned around, "I love you, Hermione Jean Granger."

"I love you, Draco Lucius Malfoy." He turned around and opened the door and walked out. I just stood in the spot and watched his name on the map re-appear and moved away from me. I saw that he got safely into the Slytherin common room. I felt my necklace vibrating and saw the message that indeed he was safely in the common room and that he loves me. I was supposed to make my way to the Gryffindor common room but I couldn't. I broke down right at the spot where I last kissed Drake. I cried huddled in a ball on the floor for a good ten minutes. I was eventually able to get a hold of myself and made my way to the bathroom to wash up. I knew I needed to get to the common room before anyone else woke up. I saw that the coast was clear and made my way to the common room. Luckily no one was up so I quietly made my way to my room and into my bed. I quickly message Drake that I was back in my bed safe and sound and made the excuse that Peeves was to blame for my delay. I also told him I love him. I knew I could get some more sleep but I couldn't. So instead I grabbed one of the books Drake gave me and started to read it, might as well get the jump on what we might be facing in the future. This particular book was about something called Horcruxes.

Soon my roommates were starting to stir and I had to start to get ready for the journey home. Luckily I had to do very little since I packed two nights ago. I decided to skip breakfast because I could not face the possibility of seeing Drake there. If I saw Drake I don't know think I would have the strength to stay away from him. So I just sat on my bed reading, hiding in my dormitory. I saw that it was coming to ten o'clock and decided it was time to make my way down to the trains. I took my trunk and kept my head down so as not to see any faces. I got on a carriage that was luckily empty and it made its quiet journey to the station. Luckily it was still early enough that there were not many people around. I found an empty compartment near the front of the train, put my trunk up, sat down by the window, and continued to read the book about Horcruxes. Luckily the reading kept my mind off of Drake because I could not think about him too much before I would just break down right there in that train compartment for anyone to see. Soon I started to hear more noises as students boarded but I ignored them and kept reading. Suddenly I heard the compartment door open and saw Luna Lovegood and Neville come in.

Due to the fact that both of Neville and Luna have outright publically stated that they believe Harry and Dumbledore they have been hanging out with Harry, me, and the Weasleys more. The first time Luna and Neville met was on the carriage at the beginning of the year and they scarcely spoke two words to each other. Over the course of this term I have noticed that they started to spend a lot of time with each other and have become inseparable. Since Luna had started to eat at the Gryffindor table more, I have gotten to know her better. Sure she is eccentric and has beliefs that clash with my logical brain but she has one of the kindest and most caring hearts and it is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. It is a shame that others avoid her. I have found that Harry has gone to hang out with her (strictly as friends) because of her calming presence and her ability to think differently and be very insightful. Most likely some of her most redeeming qualities since she was put into Ravenclaw. Not only have I gotten to know Luna better but Neville as well. I have noticed that he is starting to show more of that Gryffindor bravery and has started to publically stand up for not only himself but for Harry and Luna as well.

"Do you mind if Luna and I join you Hermione? Everywhere else is full."

"Not at all Neville please sit both of you."

"Thank you Hermione, this compartment has the least amount of wrackspurts."

"I guess that is a good thing, Luna." Always got to love Luna and her uniqueness. They put their trunks up and Neville and Luna sat across from me. I noticed how close they sat next to each other and couldn't help but smile. I would not be surprised if they start a relationship if they have not already. They are so cute together. Ah man, do I sound like Lavender Brown or what?

"It is strange though that there is one compartment that is closed because of a pixie infestation. You would think that they would have taken care of that before we boarded," remarked Neville.

"Hmm that is strange but maybe it is a very nasty infestation that would take sometime to get rid of the pixies or they just found out about it right before boarding started and just figured to wait until London to deal with it." I had a feeling why that particular compartment was closed, but of course Neville or Luna and everyone else on the train would not know the real reason, except for Drake and me. I had to quickly get my mind off of Drake before I break down in front of them. "Do either one of you have any exciting plans this Christmas?"

"Nah, just the usual hanging at my house with my grandmother and crazy relatives," answered Neville.

"It will just be me and my dad and we will do some research on the location of the crumple-horned snorkack. My father says that they live somewhere in Sweden and we are going to research some of the possible places in Sweden that they could reside in. What about you?"

"I am going to be spending Christmas with my parents and my American relatives at my house and then I am going to be hanging out with the Weasleys and Harry starting the day after Christmas until we go back to school." I was excited to see Charlie, Renee, and Liv again because I really missed them. This will also help me have a distraction from Drake.

Neville nodded with a look of concern, "I saw what happened to Harry that night of his terrible nightmare. Do you know if he is okay? What about Mr. Weasley?"

"Harry is fine. There have been no more nightmares that I have heard of and Mr. Weasley is recovering well at St. Mungo's."

"That's good and also that will be fun to see your American relatives, they sound really cool," replied Neville and Luna nodded in agreement.

"They are. It is interesting to see the difference between the two magical communities." We then spent a good portion of the train ride discussing the differences between the American and European magical communities. We then settled into a comfortable silence and the rest of the train ride was quiet as Luna read the latest edition of The Quibbler, Neville was reading a book on magical plants and I continued to read my book. It was a comfort to have them here. Harry was right, you couldn't help but be calm in Luna's presence but I found that Neville had a calming presence as well. Talking to them and reading kept my mind off what has most likely already happened, that Drake was off the train and heading to Merlin knows where. Soon the train was pulling into the station. We all packed up our stuff and made our way off the train. All three of us said goodbye and I made my way to my parents who were with Renee and Liv. As I made my way to them, I noticed Lucius Malfoy down the platform. He must have come to pick up Drake, well he is about to get the surprise of a lifetime.

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DPOV

Leaving Mya in our Room of Requirement sanctuary was one of the hardest things I had to do. I got to the common room easy enough and thankfully Mya got to the Gryffindor common room safely even though she had to wait for Peeves to get out of the way. I climbed into my bed but I knew that I would not be able to sleep so I started to read Treasure Island. Soon I started to hear my roommates stir and I knew I had to get up and get ready. I forced myself into the Great Hall because I did not know when I would get a chance to eat after I get off the train. I made sure to keep my back at all times to the Gryffindor table in case Mya shows up. I would not be able to restrain myself if I saw her. However I never did feel her presence and wondered if she is hiding in the Gryffindor common room. Soon it was time to make our way to the train. I walked and rode in the carriage with Parkinson, Knott, Zabini, Goyle, and Crabbe. They were all discussing their Christmas plans. Parkinson commented on how quiet I was but I just told her I was not feeling very well. Truthfully I did not want to hear about their Christmas plans because they at least know what they will be doing in the future and I had no clue what the future entails for me. I hated not knowing where my mother and I were going.

We got to the train and found an empty compartment near the front. I rested my head on the window and luckily soon after, the train started to move. I checked my watch and started the count down to when I could leave. Parkinson tried to have a conversation with me and went as far as trying to get in my lap. Merlin, this girl can't take a hint! Once it was close enough to the thirty-minute mark, I told everyone in the compartment that I needed to take a walk and maybe find an empty compartment so I could have some peace and quiet. Parkinson tried to follow me and I told her not to and shut the compartment door in her face. I hope she got that message. I started to walk down the corridor and once I made sure no one was following me, I slipped into the last compartment on the train. It had a sign that said "Do Not Enter, Pixie Infestation." As I slid the compartment door closed I saw Professor Dumbledore sitting by the window.

"Ah there you are Draco. Are you ready?"

"As ready as I will ever be." I am ready, ready to make the ultimate defiance. I am breaking free from my father and his iron fist forever. I will never take an order from him again. I am finally making a stand that will be out in the open. I wish I could see his face when he realizes that my mother and I are missing. It was something that he could not hide very well and people will talk. Whatever people believed that happened to us, at least my father would know that we escaped his and Voldemort's clutches. However I was NOT ready to leave Mya. I wish that somehow she could have come with me but I knew she needed to be here to help Potter.

"Well grab onto my arm and we will be on our way." I grabbed onto his outstretched arm and instantly was whooshed away from the train. It felt like rocks were compressing me and I was being pulled apart all at once. It felt like forever to me but it must have only been about thirty seconds when we finally stopped. I had to bend over to steady myself and try to keep my breakfast in my stomach. Once the nausea subsided, I stood back up and looked at my surroundings. I have never been here but I remember Mya describing it after our adventure in third year, we were in the Shrieking Shack. The first stop of many I suppose to safely get where we need to be.

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