Title: The Woman I Love, Chapter Two: The unicorns whisper
Author: Silveray
Author email: SparklingSilveray@excite.com
Category: romance, action/adventure
Rating: R
Summary: Hermione lost something very important to her and someone unexpected helps her find it. Rated R for cussing, violence and referal to sex
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury BooksTM, Scholastic BooksTM, Raincoast BooksTM, and Warner Bros Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Caution: This chapter displays alot of violence and swearing

Hermione fingered her necklace. If it really was...she should give it to him shouldnt she? What if he isnt? Hermione stood up and announced "Im going to give it to him!". She marched out of the common room leaving behind some very confused Gryffindors.

"Shit!"
"Oops! Sorry!" said Harry as he knocked over someone he couldn't see due to the fact he had lost his glasses and that was the reason he tripped the first place.
Our dear Harry Potter had just returned from Hagrid's hut after tea. He had entered the entrance hall when he collided with someone and lost his glasses, then tripped someone else while looking for them. Harry looked up to the face of...
Draco Malfoy.
"Malfoy..."
"Potter..."
They both looked at each other with Venom in their eyes.
"Watch where your going scar-head!"
"Shutup, you manticore!"
"Four eyes!"
"Vampire!"
"Tsk tsk Potter! If your mother was alive, she would be ashamed! What happened to your language?"
"oooh Malfoy! If your mother were any good as alive she would be ashamed! What happened to your face?"
"Lethifold!"
"Beast!"
"Idiot!"
"Death-Eater!"
"Now you gonna want your mommy? oops you don't have one!"
"My mother was worth something! I wouldn't touch her with a flag pole!"
Now he had gone too far. Draco raised his fist and punched Harry square in the eye...then he pulled back and hit him on the face. Harry unprepared for this could barely do anything to stop him. Draco kicked him in the stomach, knocking the air out of him. Harry feebly attemped to punch Draco in the nose, but sinse he was bleeding, his efforts would hardly count. Draco's eyes turned from a bluish-grey to black. Harry started to panic, Malfoy looked lethal. He swiped his foot at Draco's legs and he fell face first onto the cold stone floor. Draco got up, ignoring his bleedy nose and aimed a punch at Harry. He was stopped,
by Hermione.
She had just returned from Arthimancy and was not prepared for the sight that met her. She quickly took her wand out and pointed it at Malfoy, "Prefectus Totalus" she said under her breath. A jet issued from her wand at hit Malfoy. He stayed still for a moment then toppled to the floor. Hermione rushed to Harry, to find that he was unconscious. Hermione stood up and glared at Malfoy. Quickly reciting the counter-curse she started on him. "Draco Malfoy! I can't believe the nerve! Sixty points from Slytherin and a detention! Be assured I will be talking to Proffesor. Dumbledore about this!" Before Draco could get a word out she magicked a stretcher under Harry and marched of to the direction of the hopital wing leaving the stretcher to slowly float behind her.
No way Im going to give it to him now! No way!

"Good heavens!"
Madam Pomfrey had seen Harry in bad conditions, but none of them were this bad. "What happened!" She said directing her question to Hermione. "got into a fight..." said Hermione. Poppy studied her, with her black cloak swishing around her ankles and determined look on her face she looked regal, Madam Pomfrey remembered the first time she saw Hermione, the second year had turned herself into a mutant cat. Shaking her head she set to work healing Harry's cuts and muttering about boys these days.
Hermione turned on her heels and took off without a word from the infirmary.

"You son of a bitch!"
"Easy Granger, before you set something on fire!"
"How could you do this to me?"
"I don't know what youre talking 'bout..." muttered Draco."
Hermione, after reporting the incident to Proffesor. McGonagall, had turned straight to Draco.
"Oh! And I suppose you don't care that I lost my source of power!" Hermione said furiously without thinking.
Draco glared at her, "Yesterday you claimed there was no such thing! Today (for your own good) you say there is such a thing as your so-called source of power! Very sorry Granger, but I don't owe you anything!" Hermione searched her mind for a smart-ass comment but none came.
"Stupid!" She stuck her tounge out.
"Very mature, Granger."
Hermione gave him a glare that would make Merlin beg for mercy. However this had no effect on Draco. After realizing she was defeated she kicked Draco on the shins, there was no reaction so Hermione left. Draco smiled.
I won!

My necklace is Draco's element. So he is water...I think. If he is an immortal then he could destroy the world! I have to find out if he is trustworthy.
For once in her life Hermione Granger was not sure.
I dont trust him! Not one bit!

"Granger!"
It was a hot potions day and they were studying the 'anagimus' potion. Hermione was not concentrating, her mind kept wandering off to Draco, this was not a good thing.
"Granger!" said Snape menencingly, "May I remind you that a bicorn horn mixed with a flobberworms tail can make the potion blow up? Isnt it a simple thing that muraqua leaves and dragon heart can combine an antidote for flobberness? Dont you think if adding it would turn the potion safe and kill off all the gime in the worm? Isnt it so easy? So how can Miss. Perfect Prefect Granger not know it? Fifty lines and thirty points off Gryffindor! Detention at noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays till Haloween! Report to my dungeon at 4 for your jobs for the next two months!"
Hermione groaned.
"Make that seventy lines!"
"Hold tight, Hermione." Harry whispered as Snape walked away, "What a git!"
Hermione groaned and buried her face in her arms. Thats all she needed less study time and more sweeping the dungeons! "Talk to McGonagall," said Ron, "She knows how much the NEWT's mean to you...well, so does everyone, but she's the head of your house!"
Hermione sighed. "Fine," she said at last, "whatever,"

"Fine, Ms.Granger." said Proffesor. McGonagall, "I shall see what I can do." Hermione smiled inwardly. This was going to work out. She left the Transfiguration classroom and proceeded to the dungeons. She knocked at Proffesor. Snape's office. No one answered. She slightly opened the door and peeked in. The sight almost made her faint. On the desk were Proffesor. Snape and a sixteen year old curvy blond, making out with such intesity that would have made Britney Spears faint. Hermione shut the door and leaned against it and took deep breaths, She felt Snape was good looking but never this!
"He's at it again?"
Hermione swished around. It was Malfoy.
"Ugh! Its just you! You scared me."
Draco didn't reply. He simply walked over to the door and did the same as Hermione did. "Its number Three again." he stated. "er...how many are there?" asked Hermione akwardly. "Thirty-two." said Draco flatly, "I got him the last one. One of dads -er friends."
Hermione stared.
"What a slut!"
Now Draco was uncomfortable. "What are you staring at, mudblood?" he asked furociously.
Hermione shook her head. At that moment Snape came out. "Whats all this noise?" he said. "Proffesor. Snape I cant make it to detention, Proffesor. McGonagall needs me. If you have any questions please ask her."
"Allright then, you can see me next time."
"Im sorry Proffesor. Im to tution some seventh years here Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays till the exams."
Snape growled, Draco smiled and Hermione sighed. This was going to be a long day.

"There are three charms for it...". Ancient Proffesor Binn's voice droned louder and louder. Hermione was doodling on her pad (A/N: I know...What is the world coming to?).
"The four elements are Fire,Water,Earth and Air."
Hermione snapped to attention
"These elements take part in the triangle. Fire,Water and Earth are the corners and Air is the centre. The centre is special because it is the only thing non-mortal before the triangle. Therefore the centre is a magical creature and the corners are human. There are many procedures to become an element. You need to be chosen. Every century four beings are chosen. If the beings complete their tasks they will be an element, if they do not the century passes in suffering. If they do pass, the elements will help fight our world from evil."
Hermione was shaking with relief. Proffesor Binns would answer some questions without anyone suspecting anything. What luck!
"The four seekers can make this all true. Now about the founders..."
No! Hermione's mind screamed, Hermione raised her hand. Proffesor Binns looked up, "Miss. Grant?" he said glad he remembered her name. "Granger," said Hermione. "eh?" asked Profesor Binns. She ignored that.
"Proffesor, how does one find out that they are a seeker?" she asked. "Well..." started Proffesor Binns. "The water is the only one that can tell the fire. The water is supposed to be the one to loose the someones source of power. If he does and the person with the source has an energetic reaction, he is water. The fire can tell the earth. The earth is simply one of the fire's friends. The earth has to have tragic loss at the beggining of his life and has to have an enemy that looks at with venom in his eyes. Then all four of them search for air, that is white. This is a supposed to be magical creature and will confirm, this supposed to be hard to find, but it will be the weak one. At one point fire and air will have a fight over a love, that will too confirm it. There is no more information prior to the subject."
Hermione nodded.
So this is what happened to my necklace. Draco is the element. Im sure, but is he the right choice? If the fates have decided wrong then I shall correct them.
This seemed to cheer Hermione up. I know more than the fates! She thought. But she didnt hear, a thousand miles away someone say,

"No, my dear. You dont."

"Draco dearest!"
Draco groaned. Ever sinse he had skipped Transfiguration to be with Pansy, she had stuck to him like leech. He regretted that. He was in a bad mood and needed a distraction so he turned to the slut.
"Bugger off, you ditz!" said Draco trying his best to get away. He ducked into an empty classroom. Unfortuntley Pansy took this the wrong way. She looked around making sure no one was near, then slipped through the doorway and started making out with Draco. Draco pushed her away, "I have potions!" said Draco.
"ooooh!" said Pansy, "So have I!"
duh!
"Good bye, Pansy." Draco said quickly, disappearing into the shadows.
Pansy groaned and lost the air head attitude.
One day you will be mine Draco, she thought. one day.

Dear Father,
That howler was uncalled for. You wouldnt believe how emmbarrased I was! I beg you not to show this kind of distste again.
Your son,
Draco Malfoy

Dear Mother,
Things are going well, I suppose. I got 134% on my arthimacy test and I got 356% on my transfiguration. I barely made it to 99.1% in potions. I swear Proffesor. Snape is the most biased teacher in this school! He is so stubborn. If they dont get rid of him im going to get a B+ in potions! I hope you all are allright. Tell Anastasia I miss her and give a kiss to Elizabeth for me.
Have a smashing week!
Hermione Granger

Lucius,

Time is running out. The clock is ticking. Get the boy on halloween. Its the perfect moment.

The Dark Lord,

Voldermort.

Deer Harree,

Com ovar too me hat et ate twoday. Breng Hurmyonee and Run two.

Hagrid.

Dear Ron
Go kiss Hermione for me! We dare You! We arent mad...just bored. Mum shut us up in our room because We put in a Weasley Wizard form instead of Percys Work in the inbox. We are 19! But she doesnt care. Says We dont act like it! She doesnt knoWw her oWn sons! Its a pity! She thinks Were not Worthy of freedom!
The Weezly Wizard Weezes,
Gred and Forge.

Dear Fred,
Thats disgusting! If you send these letters to Ron again im going to hex you!
Take care,
Hermione Granger.

P.S:Your mother is very smart.

Hermione!
You shouldnt read other peoples letters!
Gred and Forge.

Dear Fred and George,
Im glad I did, do it again and Ill break your legs. See you at Hagrids.
Hermione.

No more threats childern,
Albus Dumbledore

Enemies of the Voldemort beware,

Riddle is here.


Hermione slowly slipped her necklace into the brown paper bag. She wiped a tear away.
"We'll have none of that", she said to herself, "Its just a necklace!"
But no matter how hard she tried she didn't want to give the necklace away. She shoved the bag into and drawer and glared at it.
After quite a while, she picked up her journal. Opening the first page she read.

September the first (start of our sixth year),

The banks of the sea are glowing in the sun.
I sink my toes in the sand feeling the warm sensations through my body.
But it is getting late I feel the water rise to my ankles.
I must leave for if I stay in this place of death,
I shall drown in an ocean of lies.
I walk away never looking back
and my footprints floats away to the never ending sea.

The first day of my sixth year, she thought, When Sirius was in Prison and Harry thought dead. How much has changed? She flipped open a random page.

December the eighth (Sixth year)

I feel the wind on my face
As I gallop through the meadow.
I feel safe as my hooves pound on the ground.
The sun shines on my mane.
It feels fun to be out of that prison.
I feel open,
I feel fresh,
Free spirit

Hermione smiled, she loved that entry. Ever sinse she was a little girl she loved horses.
"If i could ever be any animal," she used to say, "I'd be a horse!"
Oh! All the good times.
Hermione sighed and pulled herself up from her position on the floor. No more.

Draco scowled at Lucius Malfoy.
"Father...I think I can do this by myself..."
Lucius gave him a big grin.
"Never mind, son. This is the most wonderful moment of my life..."
Draco searched his fathers face,
"yes...um...Can you have that wonderful moment outside?" he asked desperate.
Lucius looked at his son oddly, "Draco...It can't be my happiest moment if im not here."
Draco shut his mouth.

Harry gasped at the sign in front of him. He read it outloud to himself. He turned to Ginny and asked in a grim voice, "When did you find this?" Ginny gulped.
"Um...when I was...uh...coming out of History of magic-" she took a breath, "Madeline spotted it..."
"Was there anyone else?"
"Just me an' Madeline." said Ginny looking up at him with wide frightened eyes.
"Madeline and I," Harry corrected, "What time?"
"5:30"
"Why did you come here?"
"Maddy had detention with Filch..."
"How did you find it?"
" I told you, Madeline spotted it!"
Harry sighed and ran his hand through his hair.
"Are you sure there wasn't anyone there?"
"Positive" said Ginny searching her mind for a joke or anything to lighten the mood.
"When did you come for me?"
"After assuring Madeline it was nothing. Harry shouldn't we just-"
"What time was that?"
"5:35," said Ginny experatedly, "Harry! I think-"
"Where was Malfoy?" he asked out of the blue.
Ginny stared at him, mouth wide open.
Harry shook his head, "sorry, Im just..." his voice faded then he turned on his heel and ran towards Dumbledore's office.
Ginny sighed and read the writing on the wall,
'Enemies of Voldermort beware, Riddle is here...'

Hermione wiped the sweat of her face.
Just yesterday Voldermorts message had been dicovered infront of the Great hall. Dumbledore had all the prefects working for him, asking all of the population of Hogwarts where they were the time when Ginny discovered the message.
Right now Hermione was sitting in McGonogall's office questioning a rather cranky Blaise Zabini.
"Where were you at the the night of October the third, 1997?" she asked patiently.
"What is this? Sorry to break it to you Granger but this is no movie and if it was I doubt you would get the lead role, Miss Mad, Moody Mudblood."
Hermione sighed and asked the next question.
"Do you know anyone who could have written the message?"
Blaise tipped her chair back and rolled her eyes.
"Pick a number between one and a hundred," she said snapping her gum.
Hermione stared, "Blaise this isn't a time for-"
"Just pick a number!" said Blaise scowling.
"Okay," said Hermione giving up, "seventy-seven"
Pansy took out a book that had 'Criminal Floo directory' labeled in large letters.
"It could have been Marcos Antonio," she said. Hermione who was watching stood up and grabbed the book.
"Where did you get this?" she asked leafing through all the addresses of the most-wanted people. Blaise shrugged. Hermione looked up, "tsk tsk tsk, Zabini. You should know better. You just put your entire death eater population in Azkaban and locked and threw away the key!"
"oh pooh..."

Draco glanced over his book and to his surprise saw Weasley looking at him.
Draco Malfoy was sitting in the library reading, 'I'm a little teapot by da man'. He stared back at Ginny. Coming to her senses she blushed and quickly looked away sending occasional glases his way.Draco shook his head disgustedly, those Weasleys! He watched as Virginia Weasley slowly stood up and headed to his table. He calmly put the book he was reading down and waited for her to sit down which she did.
he waited...
and waited...
and waited...
Ginny was nervously wringing her hands in her lap. Draco glanced at his watch, "See you later, Weasley." he drawled as he stood up and headed towards the door. Ginny watched him in astonishent. Surely this boy didn't just leave! She had brought up the courage to speak to him about it and he left without a- but he didn't! He said See you later! Ginny stood up and walked out of the library like a in a dream. His voice kept replaying in her head.
"See you later, Weasley."
"See you later, Weasley."
Wow! Ginny waltzed into her dormitory ignoring the questions of her friends and sunk into her bed.
'Maybe theres a chance,' she thought to herself, 'Even if he is a heartess Malfoy...maybe he does like me...'

Hermione silently crept into the forest. She turned around and let out a small shrill whistle. She listened intently, no answer? Hermione sighed and tried again but to no avail.
"Lumos" she whispered watching her wand light up. She directed it to the book she was holding in her hand and turned to the page she had read so many times.

The Unicorns

I come from afar,
but beware,
Once I arrive,
Once I'm here.

You will need to leave,
Go far away,
For once we are here,
It is hard to stay.

So seek us,
where we like the most,
Come and ask us,
I can be a wonderful host.

The triangle,
Is what you come to find.
We will tell you the secret,
This tale we unwind.

But you will have to be one of it,
The start, the immortal or even the healer.
We will tell you the story,
sign the contract with our sealer.

We will help you once,
This spell is known,
Our hint will help you much,
Then you are sent of to your own.

A whistle will call us,
A yell, we decend.
But we will always be in your heart,
Until your journey comes to an end.

--Song of the unicorn, Adrian 156 B.C.E. Nothern Wolves, Scotland.

Hermione read the verse and sucked in a breah to whistle once more before she left. But before she could she heard hooves and something in her head pulled her back...

The unicorns whisper...

Thankyou to everyone for reviewing my story. Next chapter will be coming up within two months (Bow down lesser beings to Fiction alley for it convinced me to put the story up soon. Anyway it's not like I have much of a choice, I'd turn it into three!)

The Woman I love
Silveray

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