A/N Hi everyone!!! I just want to thank my first reviewers, Angel of Song
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second chapter (I slaved over it so you could read it quick.)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot J.K. Rowling has that pleasure so no legal hassle please. But it Draco goes up for grabs e-mail me, quick!!!! I don't own the poem Waiting For You. The author is unknown (but whoever it is did a wonderful job. Thanx. Please don't sue) and I found it at www.members.fortunecity.com/romancer/love4
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Hermione had been through the mill but Draco was the one in really bad shape. All the teachers thought it strange that he had not died. The magic Lucius used was meant to kill. But never the less he was still alive. Hanging on by a thread they said. Most of them, especially Madame Pomfrey, thought he was hours from death. And yet, the days wore on. Herm was okay now and she went back to her old common room in Gryfindor and had a nice long talk with Harry, Ron, and Ginny who were very upset and couldn't believe what had happened. Draco however was still in a coma. Nothing Madame Pomfrey did helped. The days turned into week and the weeks turned into months. Herm had been by Draco's bedside everyday for three months and everyday she recited this poem:
Yes I have waited,
Waited so long To find that love That would never go wrong.
Are you that love That will always be there Who will always love me Beyond Compare?
I have such love Waiting to invest In that special someone Who will but quest For a love to be shared
Eternally
After three months on a glorious day in June, with the sun streaming in the windows, Hermione sat beside Draco's bed holding his hand and reciting her poem as usual. About half way through it, she realized that she was not the only one saying it. She was accompanied by another voice, a quiet, but steady one. She looked down and saw Draco's mouth moving and his eyelids fluttered. He was AWAKE!!!!!!!!! After three months of waiting for this moment it had finally come.
Herm's POV
When I heard that voice I knew in my heart who it was but I still looked around, not really believing that it was him. I made myself look down and there he was looking up at me with those eyes like pools of silver. Those eyes that for three months I had longed to see. Those eyes that could make my heart stop beating and tears come to my eyes. I couldn't believe they were open and looking at me. He suddenly tightened his grip on my hand and I realized I was still holding it. I wasn't sure if I should drop it or keep holding it. I knew what I wanted to do though, so I kept holding it. He smiled at me expectantly. What was I supposed to say? Welcome Back? No. That wouldn't be right. There was only one thing I could say to him, so I said it. "Thank you for saving my life."
Draco's POV
I knew I had been lying in that bed for a long time. I could hear distorted voices around me but I couldn't force my mouth to work or my eyes to open. I prayed that someday I would be able to see and talk again. One thing I remember really hearing and understanding was a poem. Someone, whoever it was came everyday and held my hand and said that poem. I wondered if it was a dream. One day however. I tried to open my eyes early in the morning and to my amazement it worked. My first though was of the girl. I wanted to see her and talk to her. I closed my eyes again and bided my time. I was very impatient and every time someone came all my stiff muscles tightened. She didn't come until mid-day. I heard her come in and I waited listening to the directions of the feet. They were coming towards me. It was her, I knew it. It had to be her. She sat down next to me and YES she picked up my hand and held it gently in hers. I knew the words that she was about to speak so well. I had heard them so often. They were my one ray of hope when I was in a hopeless state. She began to speak them in her soft voice and I joined her. She paused, surprised and I paused as well. I could tell her eyes were on me and I opened mine. This was the moment I was waiting for and when I saw her, I was not disappointed. I knew her from somewhere and she was the loveliest creature I had ever seen. She had a beautiful face and her hair was a smooth brown like chocolate. I smiled and she smiled back. It was the most radiant expression I had ever seen on a face. She looked confused for a moment and then with the tone of an angel she said, "Thank you for saving my life." Saving her life?!? I saved her life? Suddenly the memories came flooding back to me. Yes I did save her life and now that it was over, I knew it was the most worthwhile thing I had ever done. I didn't want to admit it to myself but I knew, I had fallen in love. I hadn't even seen her for months and yet, I had fallen in love with her. The person I had loathed for years before, had captured my heart.
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Hermione ran every day after classes to the hospital wing to see him. Draco waited all day for the moment she came. This was the highlight of his life. Nothing else mattered but her. He couldn't wait until the day he could walk. He had everything planned. He was going to wait until Halloween night when everyone was at the big ball. She of course wouldn't go and he would go to her in their common room and surprise her. Madame Pomfrey was having him practice his walking every day and he could almost make it to the bathroom and back without help.
Hermione was still keeping up with her studies of course but her mind was not consumed with them. Most of her daydreams were not about potions class (ugh ugh ugh) or transfiguration, but of Draco. She knew she loved him but she didn't think he would ever feel the same. Things went on like this until the day of Halloween. Hermione came to visit Draco as usual and he casually asked her if she was going to the ball. Her answer, to his delight was, no. Herm still didn't know that Draco could walk easily now and that Madame Pomfrey had given her permission for him to go back and live in his Head-Boy room.
Draco's POV
I was so glad I could walk. But I was worried. What if she didn't love me as much as I loved her? What if she was just happy I could walk and nothing more? What if she just went back to being indifferent about me? I knew I would be crushed, but I tried not to think about this as I gathered my things together around 8pm and then made my way slowly through the halls to the picture of the young man in armor that hung in front of the entrance to our common room. I said the password (blueberry) and the picture swung open. I walked through the short hall and stood just outside the light. There she was my beautiful angel sitting curled up in her favorite chair, reading. I stood there and watched her a minute until I couldn't stand it anymore. I wanted more, I wanted to hold her. I stepped cautiously into the doorway and the light. She looked up rather stunned and then smiled her enchanting smile. She stood up quickly and did the thing that I wanted to do but didn't quite know how.
Herm's POV
I was stunned when I saw him silhouetted in the light. I knew it was him. He was the only one that would linger in the doorway like that. I couldn't believe he was walking. It was wonderful to see his strong body upright instead of lying in a bed. It was a bit awkward for a moment but I couldn't just leave him standing there like that looking like a lost puppy, so I did what I had wanted to do since the moment I saw him in the compartment of the train when he was unconscious. I stood up and ran into his arms. He held me tight and the hug I thought would last a moment, lasted a little more than two. I leaned my head against his chest and I felt all his muscles relax. He must have been nervous.
Draco's POV
When I felt her body against mine, something inside me changed. I knew she loved me too. She moved her arms from around my waist to around my neck and looked into my eyes. What was I supposed to say? What was I supposed to do? I didn't say anything I just did it. I kissed her. I kissed her for a long time. A long time of bliss and to my surprise she kissed me back.
Herms POV
He kissed me. He actually kissed me. I couldn't describe how it felt. It was amazing. My first kiss. I never wanted to stop. I wish he could have held me forever in his strong arms and never let go. I let go first much to my surprise. I don't really know why but I did. Stupid me. I knew he loved me now and he didn't need to say it but he did. He told me he loved me. I guess it was the look in his eyes that made me cry, I'm not really sure. But I cried. Maybe it was the months of not crying over him. I had to do it sometime. I don't think he really knew why I was crying (how could he if I didn't) but he sat me down on the couch and put his arms around me. That was just what I needed at that moment. How did he know?
Draco's POV
When she pulled away from my kiss I saw a look in her eyes that I had not seen since the first day I met her almost seven years ago. And before I knew it she did the one thing I dreaded, she cried. I had no idea how to handle this. Just guessing, I walked her over to the couch and sat her down. She gave me a little teary eyed smile and buried her face in my shoulder. I put my arm around her and pulled her close to me. I wanted to ask her if I was doing the right thing but I didn't.
Herm's POV
Five minutes after I started crying I pulled away. Why was I always the one who pulled away? All I could manage to say was "Thanks" without bursting into tears again.
Draco's POV
I could tell she was really shaken up. She should probably go to bed, it was almost eleven. I told her that and she nodded. I walked her to her room and she kissed me goodnight with those soft lips and then turned to her dresser. I left the room to go join my thoughts, which were waiting for me in my own room.
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Neither of them slept that night. Both were consumed in thought. They were going to have problems. What about Lucius? What would he do? And what about Harry and Ron? What would they say? What about the entire Slytherine (a/n sorry about the spelling if it's wrong) house, what would they do? The next morning was a vacation day so both stayed in bed late. Herm however got out of bed before Draco.
Herm's POV
The morning was glorious and I couldn't help but go out onto the balcony. Owls were flying around and talking to each other and one of the quidditch teams was having an early morning practice. I looked up to the sky and watched the white wisps of cloud drift about in the breeze. I was surprised to feel two arms wrap around my waist. I knew it was Draco when he pulled me close to him and kissed me on the neck. I turned and faced him so I could kiss him back but he beat me to it.
* That Evening *
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Hermione was studying furiously when she suddenly remembered Lucius. "What happened to him?" she thought. "Where had he gone, was he still out to kill me?" These thoughts scared her but she had to have answers and there was only one blonde boy who could give them to her.
Hermione knocked on Draco's door and slowly opened it to find him sprawled on the bed reading. He clearly hadn't heard her open the door so she walked over to the bed, leaned over him and brushed away a wisp of hair that had fallen into his face. He jerked up, startled at her presence.
"Where did your dad go?" Draco was even more surprised at the question. He had been wondering the same thing and the dread in the pit of his stomach had been growing. He knew his father was probably furious. His son had risked his life to save a mudblood. Draco also knew that Lucius wasn't one to drop it. He was angry and he ALWAYS acted on his anger. When he was going to do this, was still a mystery and he didn't want to scare is beautiful angel so he answered simply, "Home, I guess." "And will he stay there?" asked Herm. "Dunno" "Yes, I think you do." Herm said firmly. He wasn't going to do able to avoid this one. She was smart and she knew he wasn't telling the truth. "Okay okay." Draco said worriedly. "I think we're in some danger. No, I think we're in a lot of danger. My father isn't one to forgive and forget. In fact he is still holding grudges from when he was in his first year at Hogwarts." Hermione wasn't shocked at this statement but was getting a little nervous.
"What would he do to us?" She asked slowly. Draco noticed her tone of voice and knew he had to smooth things over or she wouldn't sleep for weeks. "I don't know what he'll do to us," he answered truthfully, "but I do know that whatever happens I won't let him hurt you. I love you and would do anything to protect you." Hermione smiled at this. "Me too," she said.
Neither of then knew that the danger they were afraid of was nearly upon them.
A/N Okay okay, the good part is yet to come, I promise. Please review!!!! I need feedback. Thanx again to the people who reviewed!!! I luv you all! Buterscotch11
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot J.K. Rowling has that pleasure so no legal hassle please. But it Draco goes up for grabs e-mail me, quick!!!! I don't own the poem Waiting For You. The author is unknown (but whoever it is did a wonderful job. Thanx. Please don't sue) and I found it at www.members.fortunecity.com/romancer/love4
Neutral
Hermione had been through the mill but Draco was the one in really bad shape. All the teachers thought it strange that he had not died. The magic Lucius used was meant to kill. But never the less he was still alive. Hanging on by a thread they said. Most of them, especially Madame Pomfrey, thought he was hours from death. And yet, the days wore on. Herm was okay now and she went back to her old common room in Gryfindor and had a nice long talk with Harry, Ron, and Ginny who were very upset and couldn't believe what had happened. Draco however was still in a coma. Nothing Madame Pomfrey did helped. The days turned into week and the weeks turned into months. Herm had been by Draco's bedside everyday for three months and everyday she recited this poem:
Yes I have waited,
Waited so long To find that love That would never go wrong.
Are you that love That will always be there Who will always love me Beyond Compare?
I have such love Waiting to invest In that special someone Who will but quest For a love to be shared
Eternally
After three months on a glorious day in June, with the sun streaming in the windows, Hermione sat beside Draco's bed holding his hand and reciting her poem as usual. About half way through it, she realized that she was not the only one saying it. She was accompanied by another voice, a quiet, but steady one. She looked down and saw Draco's mouth moving and his eyelids fluttered. He was AWAKE!!!!!!!!! After three months of waiting for this moment it had finally come.
Herm's POV
When I heard that voice I knew in my heart who it was but I still looked around, not really believing that it was him. I made myself look down and there he was looking up at me with those eyes like pools of silver. Those eyes that for three months I had longed to see. Those eyes that could make my heart stop beating and tears come to my eyes. I couldn't believe they were open and looking at me. He suddenly tightened his grip on my hand and I realized I was still holding it. I wasn't sure if I should drop it or keep holding it. I knew what I wanted to do though, so I kept holding it. He smiled at me expectantly. What was I supposed to say? Welcome Back? No. That wouldn't be right. There was only one thing I could say to him, so I said it. "Thank you for saving my life."
Draco's POV
I knew I had been lying in that bed for a long time. I could hear distorted voices around me but I couldn't force my mouth to work or my eyes to open. I prayed that someday I would be able to see and talk again. One thing I remember really hearing and understanding was a poem. Someone, whoever it was came everyday and held my hand and said that poem. I wondered if it was a dream. One day however. I tried to open my eyes early in the morning and to my amazement it worked. My first though was of the girl. I wanted to see her and talk to her. I closed my eyes again and bided my time. I was very impatient and every time someone came all my stiff muscles tightened. She didn't come until mid-day. I heard her come in and I waited listening to the directions of the feet. They were coming towards me. It was her, I knew it. It had to be her. She sat down next to me and YES she picked up my hand and held it gently in hers. I knew the words that she was about to speak so well. I had heard them so often. They were my one ray of hope when I was in a hopeless state. She began to speak them in her soft voice and I joined her. She paused, surprised and I paused as well. I could tell her eyes were on me and I opened mine. This was the moment I was waiting for and when I saw her, I was not disappointed. I knew her from somewhere and she was the loveliest creature I had ever seen. She had a beautiful face and her hair was a smooth brown like chocolate. I smiled and she smiled back. It was the most radiant expression I had ever seen on a face. She looked confused for a moment and then with the tone of an angel she said, "Thank you for saving my life." Saving her life?!? I saved her life? Suddenly the memories came flooding back to me. Yes I did save her life and now that it was over, I knew it was the most worthwhile thing I had ever done. I didn't want to admit it to myself but I knew, I had fallen in love. I hadn't even seen her for months and yet, I had fallen in love with her. The person I had loathed for years before, had captured my heart.
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Hermione ran every day after classes to the hospital wing to see him. Draco waited all day for the moment she came. This was the highlight of his life. Nothing else mattered but her. He couldn't wait until the day he could walk. He had everything planned. He was going to wait until Halloween night when everyone was at the big ball. She of course wouldn't go and he would go to her in their common room and surprise her. Madame Pomfrey was having him practice his walking every day and he could almost make it to the bathroom and back without help.
Hermione was still keeping up with her studies of course but her mind was not consumed with them. Most of her daydreams were not about potions class (ugh ugh ugh) or transfiguration, but of Draco. She knew she loved him but she didn't think he would ever feel the same. Things went on like this until the day of Halloween. Hermione came to visit Draco as usual and he casually asked her if she was going to the ball. Her answer, to his delight was, no. Herm still didn't know that Draco could walk easily now and that Madame Pomfrey had given her permission for him to go back and live in his Head-Boy room.
Draco's POV
I was so glad I could walk. But I was worried. What if she didn't love me as much as I loved her? What if she was just happy I could walk and nothing more? What if she just went back to being indifferent about me? I knew I would be crushed, but I tried not to think about this as I gathered my things together around 8pm and then made my way slowly through the halls to the picture of the young man in armor that hung in front of the entrance to our common room. I said the password (blueberry) and the picture swung open. I walked through the short hall and stood just outside the light. There she was my beautiful angel sitting curled up in her favorite chair, reading. I stood there and watched her a minute until I couldn't stand it anymore. I wanted more, I wanted to hold her. I stepped cautiously into the doorway and the light. She looked up rather stunned and then smiled her enchanting smile. She stood up quickly and did the thing that I wanted to do but didn't quite know how.
Herm's POV
I was stunned when I saw him silhouetted in the light. I knew it was him. He was the only one that would linger in the doorway like that. I couldn't believe he was walking. It was wonderful to see his strong body upright instead of lying in a bed. It was a bit awkward for a moment but I couldn't just leave him standing there like that looking like a lost puppy, so I did what I had wanted to do since the moment I saw him in the compartment of the train when he was unconscious. I stood up and ran into his arms. He held me tight and the hug I thought would last a moment, lasted a little more than two. I leaned my head against his chest and I felt all his muscles relax. He must have been nervous.
Draco's POV
When I felt her body against mine, something inside me changed. I knew she loved me too. She moved her arms from around my waist to around my neck and looked into my eyes. What was I supposed to say? What was I supposed to do? I didn't say anything I just did it. I kissed her. I kissed her for a long time. A long time of bliss and to my surprise she kissed me back.
Herms POV
He kissed me. He actually kissed me. I couldn't describe how it felt. It was amazing. My first kiss. I never wanted to stop. I wish he could have held me forever in his strong arms and never let go. I let go first much to my surprise. I don't really know why but I did. Stupid me. I knew he loved me now and he didn't need to say it but he did. He told me he loved me. I guess it was the look in his eyes that made me cry, I'm not really sure. But I cried. Maybe it was the months of not crying over him. I had to do it sometime. I don't think he really knew why I was crying (how could he if I didn't) but he sat me down on the couch and put his arms around me. That was just what I needed at that moment. How did he know?
Draco's POV
When she pulled away from my kiss I saw a look in her eyes that I had not seen since the first day I met her almost seven years ago. And before I knew it she did the one thing I dreaded, she cried. I had no idea how to handle this. Just guessing, I walked her over to the couch and sat her down. She gave me a little teary eyed smile and buried her face in my shoulder. I put my arm around her and pulled her close to me. I wanted to ask her if I was doing the right thing but I didn't.
Herm's POV
Five minutes after I started crying I pulled away. Why was I always the one who pulled away? All I could manage to say was "Thanks" without bursting into tears again.
Draco's POV
I could tell she was really shaken up. She should probably go to bed, it was almost eleven. I told her that and she nodded. I walked her to her room and she kissed me goodnight with those soft lips and then turned to her dresser. I left the room to go join my thoughts, which were waiting for me in my own room.
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Neither of them slept that night. Both were consumed in thought. They were going to have problems. What about Lucius? What would he do? And what about Harry and Ron? What would they say? What about the entire Slytherine (a/n sorry about the spelling if it's wrong) house, what would they do? The next morning was a vacation day so both stayed in bed late. Herm however got out of bed before Draco.
Herm's POV
The morning was glorious and I couldn't help but go out onto the balcony. Owls were flying around and talking to each other and one of the quidditch teams was having an early morning practice. I looked up to the sky and watched the white wisps of cloud drift about in the breeze. I was surprised to feel two arms wrap around my waist. I knew it was Draco when he pulled me close to him and kissed me on the neck. I turned and faced him so I could kiss him back but he beat me to it.
* That Evening *
Neutral
Hermione was studying furiously when she suddenly remembered Lucius. "What happened to him?" she thought. "Where had he gone, was he still out to kill me?" These thoughts scared her but she had to have answers and there was only one blonde boy who could give them to her.
Hermione knocked on Draco's door and slowly opened it to find him sprawled on the bed reading. He clearly hadn't heard her open the door so she walked over to the bed, leaned over him and brushed away a wisp of hair that had fallen into his face. He jerked up, startled at her presence.
"Where did your dad go?" Draco was even more surprised at the question. He had been wondering the same thing and the dread in the pit of his stomach had been growing. He knew his father was probably furious. His son had risked his life to save a mudblood. Draco also knew that Lucius wasn't one to drop it. He was angry and he ALWAYS acted on his anger. When he was going to do this, was still a mystery and he didn't want to scare is beautiful angel so he answered simply, "Home, I guess." "And will he stay there?" asked Herm. "Dunno" "Yes, I think you do." Herm said firmly. He wasn't going to do able to avoid this one. She was smart and she knew he wasn't telling the truth. "Okay okay." Draco said worriedly. "I think we're in some danger. No, I think we're in a lot of danger. My father isn't one to forgive and forget. In fact he is still holding grudges from when he was in his first year at Hogwarts." Hermione wasn't shocked at this statement but was getting a little nervous.
"What would he do to us?" She asked slowly. Draco noticed her tone of voice and knew he had to smooth things over or she wouldn't sleep for weeks. "I don't know what he'll do to us," he answered truthfully, "but I do know that whatever happens I won't let him hurt you. I love you and would do anything to protect you." Hermione smiled at this. "Me too," she said.
Neither of then knew that the danger they were afraid of was nearly upon them.
A/N Okay okay, the good part is yet to come, I promise. Please review!!!! I need feedback. Thanx again to the people who reviewed!!! I luv you all! Buterscotch11