When the chandelier crashes down at the Malfoy mansion Dobby apperates without one member of the group: Hermione. Suddenly Draco finds himself doing things he never imagined just to try and keep her alive. "What if?" scenario Slow-Burn DRAMIONE.Dark-edged love story. Rated M: molestation, violence, torture, eventual sex, etc. (Full trigger warning Within) updates Sundays/Mondays

Hermione Granger is a mess and everyone knows it. She hasn't been sober in more than a year, she's cut ties with her best friends and she spends her nights partying with everyone's favourite ex-Slytherins. Draco Malfoy has been abroad since graduating Hogwarts, studying muggle and magical healing. Upon his return, their paths intertwine and Draco can't seem to stay away.

For a moment, she's almost giddy. Because Draco Malfoy's been ruined by this war and he's as out of place as she is and — yes, he has scars too. He's got an even bigger one. She wonders whether one day they'll compare sizes. Draco/Hermione, EWE, Eighth Year.

He examined her blood, engrossed by it. "What did you expect, mud?" Hermione muttered, pulling her hand away. "Don't" Draco growled, "Don't say that". Sworn to protect one another, Hermione and Draco must now marry to further ensure their safety. They try to keep Hermione's identity a secret as she goes on to impersonate Astoria, but still, someone is out for her blood...

"If I've harmed her?" He seethed, snaking into Harry's space, his voice dropping to a menacing hiss. "She comes to me crying and you have the nerve to question how I've treated her?"

Hermione has a black knight that watches over her.

...and the jealousy will drive you mad...' she said in a whisper, not meeting his eyes. He kissed her neck and cheeks and pleaded, whispering 'don't do it, I promise I won't get jealous...you don't love him...'DHr. The Past and the Present Collide

Ron and Hermione broke up, what will she do now? You'll have to read inside if you don't already know what the pairing is, because if i tell you it would ruin it...