Sign Your Name Across My Heart
Lucky Chapter Thirteen: Excessum Tristifico
Proclaimer: Yes, I am a sadistic, evil bitch, and I enjoy pushing people off cliffs. I am not, however, rich and famous, as JKR is, who, incidentally, owns the characters I am playing with and killing off.
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Flashback:
"Ron- He's- he's dead, Hermione.." Harry choked out.
Hermione gasped and turned around, wand drawn, but Draco had disappeared into his room. She sighed and put her wand away, then turned back to Harry. "How do you know? Did you see it in a dream? Or..?" She gulped, worried. She couldn't risk having Harry run off to try to save Ron, especially after what happened in fifth year...
"He just.. appeared... on my bed.." came Harry's reply.
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The next morning, the atmosphere in the Great Hall was one of many conflicting emotions. The Gryffindors who knew why Harry, Ron, and Hermione were absent were mostly crying; the ones who didn't were nervous, scared, confused. The Hufflepuffs were upset, nudging each other gently and whispering in hushed tones; the Ravenclaws were more frantic, more confused, as they gestured towards the teachers, somber-faced and many in tears. The Slytherins were all stone-faced and impassive; they were too concerned with the disappearance of their prince to even notice the Golden Trio had disappeared.
At once Professor Dumbledore stood and held out his hands, indicating to the students that they should all quiet down. He took a deep breath, completely audible in the complete silence, and lifted his hands slowly towards the gray sky. At once, the house banners dissolved into a single sheath of black.
"As most of you may know already, a student was killed last night. No one knows the cause of death, yet, but he was found dead on Mr. Potter's bed." A few Slytherins snickered at that, getting a death glare from their Head of House.
"Ron Weasley was a good student, and a wonderful Keeper for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He will be greatly missed." As Dumbledore spoke, many bowed their heads in silence, silent tears falling all over the hall.
As Dumbledore finished his speech, someone started to hum 'Weasley is Our King' in a slow and somber tone...
More students joined in, a sadly-sung chorus resonating throughout the hall.
Weasley was our King,
Weasley was our King,
He always made us feel like kin,
Weasley was our King.
Weasley could do anything,
He never hurt a single thing,
That's why all of Hogwarts sings:
Weasley was our King.....
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Draco sighed as he looked up to the cloudless sky. Such a beautiful day on the Ides of September; it didn't match his-- or anyone's, for that matter-- mood at all. No, a storm would have fit his mood much better. He took his cloak off and spread it on the ground before lying on top of it.
You have to tell her…
Draco groaned and covered his face with his hands.
She deserves to know…
No.. I can't…
You have to…
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Hermione sat there on the floor, her chest heaving in uncontrollable sobs, tears streaming down her face, the bitter taste of blood in her mouth from where she had bit her lip to keep from just screaming in anguish.
Gone. Ron was gone. Dead. Forever-
And this is the only thing that is truly forever... Hermione thought suddenly, amidst her numb anguish- Death is all that is forever... death.. and deception... and decay.. and lies... She shook her head sharply, but she couldn't clear her mind- Because you told Ron you loved him forever... and you cheated... all that remains eternal is his death...
and your lies....
"No," she gasped aloud, bending down, burying her face in the lush carpet, "oh, god, no..." Her voice broke into sobs as she collapsed, lying on the carpet- "No..."
"There's nothing we can do about it, Mione," Harry said from across the room, his voice numbly blank.
"I- I just can't believe it- it can't be-" Hermione choked out.
"It is," Harry said in a low voice, anguish wrapped around his words, "Oh, fuck, I cant stand it any more than you can-" he spoke rapidly, facing the wall- "But there's nothing we can do about it- just we have to know- that we were good to him-" Harry's voice broke, and he slid to the floor silently, tears slipping out of his eyes- "Oh, Mione, oh, fuck, it's not right..."
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A/N: So, seriously, how many of you hate me now? I truly am sorry for how long it took for me to get this out, I've been really busy with college and stuff. I ended up having to write about six essays this month and last month, and they all had to be pretty long, so I had trouble finding time to add to this, and I really didn't want to post this without Hermione's thoughts. That last bit with Hermione, though, is really odd-looking to me, so I'll try to fix it later. I don't think it really was written in my style, but then, after BSing all my papers, I developed a different style that I haven't yet gotten out of. Sorry again. Much loves!
Cosmic Angel: Haha, thanks, but we found ourselves a flame already. It was quite nice, though, so thank you. :D
halosangel: Hehe, yeah, he would be a burden in their relationship, wouldn't he? Now get on your ass and stop your Coke addiction! :P Hope you enjoyed!
DanishGirl: I'm sorry for making you cry.... And I apologize again right now for possibly making you cry during this chapter. Hope you liked anyways!
willowfairy: Yes, he will be missed... Oh well.
Mrs. Nikky Weasley/Grint: You can imagine Draco half nude outside in this chapter. How's that? Just add 'Draco Malfoy was half-nude for some odd reason,' or some other fun thing like that.
Katrina E Malfoy: I didn't skip you! You didn't review chapter 11! I have an odd way of responding to reviews. I apologize. Will change my ways soon. But not yet.
glitterfairyxoxo: Oh, but apparently he can die. Everyone thinks so. Look around you, you're outnumbered. I apologize. But here's your update! :)
Riley17: Oh no, not another addicted Coke person... *sigh* Coke is bad for you. :P Hehe. I hate South Park too, but that was funny, lol.
Natalie Garner: Awww, I wanna hear the song! Come sing it to me! Now! :P Thanks for the review! And the fun song without the tune!
LovesBitch2: Why thank ya muchly! I like your username, it makes me smile. Mmmm.... Spike..... *cough* Sorry.
Lauria-teacup: Haha, Coke as is the caffeinated beverage. But both of them are bad for you. And it really is too bad about Ron. But my Muses work in mysterious ways.
Unhealthily-Obsessed: Hehe... Yes.. Yes Ron yes Ron yes Ron... Am beginning to think that I may truly be sadistic... Hehe.
LadyLoca231: It just had to happen the way it did. My Muses have a plan, never fear. Will turn out alright in the end, except for the two deaths. Wait.... I think I remember now... Shoot, it's four. Three more after this one. Yeah.
moondocc: :P I did review your fanfic. I believe. So there. I have absolutely no memory of the last three months, though, so I could be wrong. Ah, well.
Mara: Nah, Herm and/or Harry won't kill Draco. I'll keep him alive for a while longer.
OrAnGeStA: Unless you've been a fan from the beginning, you haven't been waiting long enough :P But here ya go! Three months late, but still up.
PinkTribeChick: My Muses were simply working overtime and couldn't find time to play with Nymphs. Otherwise, I believe I am fine... *checks temp* Yep, I'm perfectly fine. :D