A/N: I've been loaded w. homework lately so I couldn't write much. The beginning of this chap is from Draco's POV from the last chapter.
Disclaimer: Nothing but the plot is mine, everyone is JKR's. I don't own the Wizard of Oz also. And the quote that Draco says (*) belongs to Oceanna Black (thanks!!)
Chapter 15: Discoveries and Rendezvous's
~ Draco's POV ~
"A Slytherin will always be a Slytherin!"
Those words stung. It was like someone punched me in the gut over and over. It hurt more than the slap. I changed, I changed for her. She was going to forgive me and it slipped through my fingers.
I broke away from thought as she shoved something warm into my hand. Then she stomped into her room and slammed the door in my face. I looked at my fist and slowly opened it. I was scared of what I might see. What I had left of a heart sank like the Titanic (*). It was the phoenix necklace I gave her at Christmas.
I inhaled deeply, and taking what was left of my pride, I went back to my room.
~ Hermione's POV ~
As soon as I got away from him I flung myself onto my bed and cried my heart out. He always seems to make me cry. Why did he have to do that to me? Why!? He made me love him, and then right when I was so happy, he cast me aside like a rag. And when he says he still loves me, I actually wanted to take him back and then he had to kiss that…that…that whore Pansy! I cried until I could cry no more.
I half walked, have dragged myself to the mirror in the bathroom. My eyes were red and puffy, and my face was red and dry from my tears. The tears make pale lines down my cheeks. By closer inspection, I saw flecks of blue in my eyes. Since when have I had blue in my eyes? Curious, I looked at my hands. The skin was care, but my nails were a light blue tone. I was startled. I didn't use a mood spell all day, not once since Christmas. Oh no…
I ran to my desk drawer and pulled out my really old Divination book. I don't know why I still have it. I haven't opened it in years. I guess it's my love of books that prevents be from getting rid of it. Flipping through the pages, I reached a section on moods.
"By using a mood charm and showing an over exertion in emotion, effects of the spell may continue to show up; even if spell use is discontinued days in the past. Side effects could remain permanent. However, the signs of moods only occur when in extreme sadness, anger, happiness etc."
Oh no. This could be permanent! A lifetime of being considered some sort of colour-changing psycho. Another thing to make me more miserable. I gave a long sigh and went to the Gryffindor Common Room.
Ginny was still working in her corner and without looking up she waved me over. I sat down in front of her. "Hey Herm. Back so soon? You must've kissed and made up fast!" she still wasn't looking up.
"No. We didn't. For someone who admits his love to me, he doesn't feel bad about kissing other people." I said glumly.
Then she looked up. She gasped at the sight of my tear-stained face. "Oh my God Hermione! He didn't! You're joking! Before or after you told him?"
"Before. I was looking for him, and was going out to find him. When I opened the door, he was spit-swapping with Parkinson." I said this awfully calmly, and looked at the table.
"I'm so sorry Hermione! You don't sound that sad. There's more isn't there?"
"Yeah, there's more. Remember those mood charms I used a while ago? Well the effects can be permanent. So I'll be going around like some colour-changing freak. But if it's any consolation, I slapped Draco hard in the face. I'd be crying my eyes out, but I don't have any more to cry,: I dropped my head on the table.
"It's ok Herm. It makes you unique. Please don't be sad. You might turn as blue as Parkinson at the Yule Ball!" she laughed.
Hermione looked up and laughed with Ginny. "That's better! And he doesn't deserve you. That slimy, ferrety git!"
Hermione pulled herself together and smiled. "You're right. He's just an ass. From now on Hermione Renee Granger is completely over Draco Malfoy!" I forced a smile. Well maybe I'm almost completely over him…
~*~
Hermione's week was horrible. She had re-occuring nightmares, and was super clumsy. And to top that off, she was depressed beyond all measure. It was hard for her not to show a brown aura, and had to constantly put on a false, happy image. She walked into the Great Hall, far from refreshed. She glanced at the Slytherin table and Draco was looking at her. From this far a distance, she couldn't make out an expression in his eyes.
At the Gryffindor table she lazily ate her porridge. "Bad night Hermione?" Ron asked.
"Horrible. Another nightmare, but in this one I was some colour-changing freakoid, like the horse in the Wizard of Oz." She looked at her friends confused faces, "Muggle movie, don't ask."
Ginny shrugged, "I told them about your mood predicament the other day. Don't be down, you could have some sickly brown aura or something.
"I guess your right. Hey guys, when's the next Quidditch match?"
Harry's face brightened, "Next week! Against Slytherin. We'll cream 'em for ya Herm!"
"Thanks, I think."
That day during Potions, Draco auntered over to Ron, Hermione's and Hary's table. "Hello Hermione."
She didn't look up from crushing her lionfish scales. Instead she pounded then harder so the table shook. Harry hastily pulled her hand from the pestel before she made a hole in the wooden table. Then he tipped her reduced scales into the cauldron. "What do you want Malfoy?" Ron snarled.
"Nothing. Just want to give you and Potter something." He dropped a piece of parchment in front of Ron. After seeing Ron's suspicious expression, he chuckled, "It's just a note. I swear on my Head Boy badge it's just a note."
Hermione gasped and looked up when he said he would swear on his Head Boy badge. He laughed and blew Hermione a kiss before stalking away. Ron quickly read the note and handed it to Harry. He read it and looked at Ron. It said:
Potter, Weasley:
Meet me in the Entrance Hall at midnight tonight.
~ Draco
Ron gave him a look that meant, "Should we?" Harry looked at Malfoy who was looking at Hermione. He nodded and flung the parchment into the fire under the cauldron. The flames engulfed the parchment at once.
~ End Chapter 15 ~
A/N: That was a short chapter. But the next one starts out sad, and ends slightly happier! And forgiveness is soon!!!!!!
Magic bunny: Sure, I'll get Hermione to hit Pansy. I'd be glad to! Thanks for reviewing!
Michee: How was that from Draco's POV? And what are friends like Harry and Ron for if they didn't care for Hermione? Right? Oh that's a good idea; I might use something along those lines. Review!
Katelyn: I still dunno about writing a sequel. I haven't had any creative inspiration yet. I have a beginning for it, but that could also be the end of this. So I dunno.
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CharmedHPfanatic: Yeah it was sad to write that, but I was dying to write something like that! Thanks for your review! And luv your fic too!
oreo of love: I know! All the missed snogging! Don't worry, things get better in the end!
Kat097: what kind of writer would I be if I didn't put them back together! Id be ashamed of myself! Here's your cookie * tosses double fudge cookie* Enjoy!
Liza Malfoy: it's the least I can do to update fast! Especcially w. all the totally awesome reviews im getting!
Jackrussel666: u totally have to hate pansy! And like hermione said, "that whore Parkinson" lol! Thanks for your review!!
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AngelzGaze: Forgiveness in later chapters! Promise!
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