Chapter 3. Why are you alone?

After that little incident in potions, Hermione avoided Draco and classes resumed normally. Soon, in a blink of an eye, Christmas was here and Hermione was staying. Ron was leaving and so were most Gryffindors. Hell, she and Harry was the only Gryffindor staying.

"Bill and Charlie are coming home this holiday. I do wish you could come Harry."

"I'd love to Ron, but with Dumbledore.......he'll probably make me stay."

"Don't worry Harry, I'm staying also and this could be the perfect time to catch up on our studies!!"

"HERMIONE!!!!!!!!!!" The boys sigh experatedly.

"Really Herm. You'll never change will you?"

"Maybe.........."

Later Hermione found out most of the Slytherins were leaving. All the Slytherins, that is except a certain blond haired person who was coming her way.......

"I'd like to speak to Granger, Potter."

"You can speak to her in front of me."

"Why? Don't trust me with your precious Mudblood? Don't worry, I'd rather die by Cruciatus than touch her."

"Why you stinking........"

"Harry. Stop. Draco and I just need to talk. I can take care of myself you know."

"All right"

Harry left grumbling to himself. What did Malfoy want with her. And why did Hermione!!!Hermione called Malfoy by his name!!!!! There was something funny going on and he couldn't tell what.

"What do you want?"

"Hermione. Do you know why all the Slytherins are leaving?"

"No.....I don't think I'd like to.........."

"They are recruiting. And a meeting too."

"recruiting?"

"Are you that thick? I thought you were smart Granger."

"Death Eaters........"

"Yeah."

"What about you?"

"I'm suppose to stay. Guard Potter or something like that."

"Are you one of them?"

Draco let out a cold laugh. Then he rolled up his left(Is it left? Sorry I'm getting confused here.) sleeve. There on his pale flesh, it stood out.

"The dark mark."

"That's not the point Hermione."

"What is the point?"

"That there will be 13 more Death Eaters running around the school after Christmas."

"Why are you warning me?"

"Because I don't want you to get hurt."

"You are a Death Eater. Aren't you suppose to be killing lowly mudbloods like me?"

"I suppose. But you aren't a lowly mublood."

"Aren't I?"

"There are secrets, love and for now I advise you to keep yourself and Potter away from the Slytherins. Unless you want Potter killed and you.......become one of us."

"Why would I be a death eater?"

"Let's hope we never need to find out. I'd better go 'mione. But before I go......."

Draco leaned and brushed his lips against hers. A jolt of electricity passed between them. He turned and walked away. Leaving Hermione once more, dazed , shocked, confused, and pretty much everything.



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