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song in this fic...it belongs to Aerosmith! Yeah! ( I had inspiration in
Study Hall)
Chapter 6
"Hermione.Hermione." her name was swimming about in her head, and it was causing her to become very disoriented. She opened her eyes to see who was calling her, but found that she couldn't open her eyes.
"Wh.why can't I open my eyes?!" Hermione screamed in blind panic (no pun intended).
"We have something to tell you Ms. Granger, it's about yo."
"No! First and foremost I want to open my eyes, I don't like talking to someone I can't see," Hermione sat up in her bed, vainly attempting to open her eyes.
"That's what we have to tell you.now lay back down and tell us the last thing you remember, and don't worry about your eyes for the moment," Dumbledore replied soothingly, he took a quick glance over to McGonagall who shook her head in sadness.
"Well, the last thing I remember is running down the hell.screaming.but I don't understand why, I feel like I was hit in the head with a brick,"
"That's completely understandable Ms. Granger, after all, we found you in a heap in front of a large brick wall," Snape chuckled under his breath, but immediately stopped after a stern look from Dumbledore. This was no laughing matter.
"Ok, now that I answered your question.could someone please tell me why I can't seem to open my eyes?" Hermione voice rose in a sense of urgency. She was starting to panic, knowing that it is not normal for one to be unable to open their eyes.
"See, what it is Ms. Granger, you were very upset."
"No, just tell me simply why I can't see anything." She cut off McGonagall quickly, but was beginning to remember more.
McGonagall looked nervously at Dumbledore, who nodded his head. "It is better just to tell her than draw it out," she nodded back in agreement and started, "To put it simply."
"I wish you would," Hermione joked, attempting to lighten the mood in the quiet room.
"To put it simply." she looked to make sure she wasn't going to be interrupted again, "You have been the most unfortunate victim of the voicie spell,"
"No, I mean.I can't be.blind?" Hermione rubbed her eyes violently. It just had to be a mistake, she couldn't be blind.could she? "Who did it!?" she was outraged to no end. "It was Malfoy, wasn't it?" she seemed to have forgotten more than the past afternoon.
"Umm, it actually was." but Dumbledore was interrupted by Draco.
"Yes, Granger, it was me.the mud-blood hater. Now if you will all excuse me, I have to go back to my fellow Slytherins." Draco stormed out of the room.
"Should one of us go after him?" McGonagall questioned concerned.
"No, the bastard doesn't deserve anyone's sympathy," Hermione snapped. Why would they even think about consoling him? He may have caused her to be permanently blind.
"Severus, I think you should go talk to him.to uh.deal with his punishment," Dumbledore lied, but Snape got the hint. "Harry, why don't you keep Ms. Granger company while I go speak with Professor McGonagall privately.
"What are we going to do about this Albus?" McGonagall asked quickly.
"Perhaps.it is in Hermione's best interest to believe Draco was the culprit.at least for the time being. After all, if she doesn't remember any of what happened, then she needs to recover with a friend.namely, Mr. Potter."
"But, she needs to know the truth! We can't let an innocent man be punished for something he didn't do!" McGonagall shouted.
"And she will know the truth.it is just going to take some time, just give it some serious thought Minerva, think about Hermione," Dumbledore raised his eyebrows in a sort of final words motion and walked away in the direction of his office.
"I just hope he is right about this." she mumbled quietly.
One week later.
"Harry? Where are you going?" Hermione asked as her hand slipped from his arm.
"I.uh, Snape gave me a detention for coming to class late." Harry laughed nervously. "You know how he can be."
"Oh yeah.right," Hermione started to stand up from the couch.
"Would you like some help?" he asked innocently.
"No, I should be fine, go on.you don't want to be late,"
"Okay, if you're sure," Harry squeezed her hand tightly and swiftly left the room.
"I'm sure." her voice trailed off as she steadied herself on the table. She now realized it wasn't as easy as it looked to walk without being able to see anything. Feeling her way around the common room, she eventually found the door handle to her room.
"Avec Fromage," she mumbled as the door unlocked for her. She had always loved the French language, and cheese was her favourite food. Slowly she walked along the wall to find the handrail for the stairs. She stumbled a bit on the rug, but grabbed the rail just in time.
"Ah ha! There you are you bugger," she laughed. Just this morning she had been told she would have her sight back in no time, so she was still in very high spirits. Although it's not something you would wish upon yourself.she had to admit, it was an experience she wouldn't soon forget. People always wanting to help you, it was a nice change from tutoring all of the time. But there was something not quite right.something about Harry's behaviour recently. But her thoughts were very soon interrupted by knocking on her door.
"Come in," she called, being sure they heard her. The door slowly creaked open, and soft footsteps started in her direction.
"Hermione?" the deep voice asked her.
"Yeah? What do you want?" but all of a sudden she recognized the voice. "MALFOY!? What in bloody hell do you think you are doing!?" Hermione tried to back away but caused herself to trip on to the stairs behind her.
"Look.I just want to talk to you, here, let me help you up," Draco moved heavily towards her again.
"NO WAY! It's your fault I am like this you asshole!" she started flailing her arms and legs hoping she could deter him from coming any closer. But it didn't work, she felt a strong but gently grip pick her up and slowly move up the stairs. Calming down slightly she asked, "Malfoy? Why are you doing this?"
"I told you.I need to talk to you.you need to know the truth, and then if you still hate me afterwards then at least I'll know I tried," Draco set her down on her bed carefully.
"And why did you just call me Hermione?" she grasped the bed sheets to adjust her position.
"Never mind that now, what I am about to tell you is going to piss you off.because you are going to think I am lying to you.but, just hear me out," Draco's voice sounded so sincere, she couldn't blow him off.
"Okay.sure, go for it," she settled herself back into her bed as he began to speak, his voice was so soothing. It felt like she was floating through the air on a cloud. So pleasant...so warm.and before she knew it, she was drifting off to sleep.
Draco's POV
He sat there watching her, she looked so angelic while she slept in her dream world. Her hair was gently framing her face with small wisps in front of her eyes. A small smile lingered on her lips, Draco had never seen anything so beautiful in his entire life. He walked around her bed and found an old muggle stereo, knowing Hermione she had it enchanted to play inside Hogwarts. He turned it on quietly, as not to make her stir, and retraced his steps back to the other side of the bed. He listened intently to the song and was astonished at how well it described his feelings at that very moment.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
'Cause I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep, yeah
I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss a thing
Realizing he obviously couldn't crawl into bed with her, he reached forward to brush away her stray hair. Then he lightly kissed each eye once and stood back up.
"Perhaps we're not meant to be.but I suppose the truth can wait a bit longer." he smiled to himself as he walked towards the door.
"Goodnight.Hermione..." he opened the door and shut it quietly. There was something odd going on with him lately.and he just couldn't shake that weird feeling he got about her.
"Is it possible for me...a Malfoy? To be falling in love with.her?" he shook his head in utter disbelief and walked down her stairs to the exit.
Author's Note===================================================== ~Readers I am very sorry for the delay in this story, I have had it done for about a week *cringes* but I haven't had the chance to put it on. I was so happy when I saw how many reviews I got! But still...I am always going to need more inspiration, so from now on...I am going to require 3 reviews each time I write a story, if by a week I haven't gotten three...then I'll write one more chapter. If I still can't get any more than I won't write again till I do. But I don't really think I am going to have a problem with that! Thanks again to everyone who has reviewed...and especially Lostrriss Ocean ( I think I spelled that wrong...sorry Rudu!) BYE!
Chapter 6
"Hermione.Hermione." her name was swimming about in her head, and it was causing her to become very disoriented. She opened her eyes to see who was calling her, but found that she couldn't open her eyes.
"Wh.why can't I open my eyes?!" Hermione screamed in blind panic (no pun intended).
"We have something to tell you Ms. Granger, it's about yo."
"No! First and foremost I want to open my eyes, I don't like talking to someone I can't see," Hermione sat up in her bed, vainly attempting to open her eyes.
"That's what we have to tell you.now lay back down and tell us the last thing you remember, and don't worry about your eyes for the moment," Dumbledore replied soothingly, he took a quick glance over to McGonagall who shook her head in sadness.
"Well, the last thing I remember is running down the hell.screaming.but I don't understand why, I feel like I was hit in the head with a brick,"
"That's completely understandable Ms. Granger, after all, we found you in a heap in front of a large brick wall," Snape chuckled under his breath, but immediately stopped after a stern look from Dumbledore. This was no laughing matter.
"Ok, now that I answered your question.could someone please tell me why I can't seem to open my eyes?" Hermione voice rose in a sense of urgency. She was starting to panic, knowing that it is not normal for one to be unable to open their eyes.
"See, what it is Ms. Granger, you were very upset."
"No, just tell me simply why I can't see anything." She cut off McGonagall quickly, but was beginning to remember more.
McGonagall looked nervously at Dumbledore, who nodded his head. "It is better just to tell her than draw it out," she nodded back in agreement and started, "To put it simply."
"I wish you would," Hermione joked, attempting to lighten the mood in the quiet room.
"To put it simply." she looked to make sure she wasn't going to be interrupted again, "You have been the most unfortunate victim of the voicie spell,"
"No, I mean.I can't be.blind?" Hermione rubbed her eyes violently. It just had to be a mistake, she couldn't be blind.could she? "Who did it!?" she was outraged to no end. "It was Malfoy, wasn't it?" she seemed to have forgotten more than the past afternoon.
"Umm, it actually was." but Dumbledore was interrupted by Draco.
"Yes, Granger, it was me.the mud-blood hater. Now if you will all excuse me, I have to go back to my fellow Slytherins." Draco stormed out of the room.
"Should one of us go after him?" McGonagall questioned concerned.
"No, the bastard doesn't deserve anyone's sympathy," Hermione snapped. Why would they even think about consoling him? He may have caused her to be permanently blind.
"Severus, I think you should go talk to him.to uh.deal with his punishment," Dumbledore lied, but Snape got the hint. "Harry, why don't you keep Ms. Granger company while I go speak with Professor McGonagall privately.
"What are we going to do about this Albus?" McGonagall asked quickly.
"Perhaps.it is in Hermione's best interest to believe Draco was the culprit.at least for the time being. After all, if she doesn't remember any of what happened, then she needs to recover with a friend.namely, Mr. Potter."
"But, she needs to know the truth! We can't let an innocent man be punished for something he didn't do!" McGonagall shouted.
"And she will know the truth.it is just going to take some time, just give it some serious thought Minerva, think about Hermione," Dumbledore raised his eyebrows in a sort of final words motion and walked away in the direction of his office.
"I just hope he is right about this." she mumbled quietly.
One week later.
"Harry? Where are you going?" Hermione asked as her hand slipped from his arm.
"I.uh, Snape gave me a detention for coming to class late." Harry laughed nervously. "You know how he can be."
"Oh yeah.right," Hermione started to stand up from the couch.
"Would you like some help?" he asked innocently.
"No, I should be fine, go on.you don't want to be late,"
"Okay, if you're sure," Harry squeezed her hand tightly and swiftly left the room.
"I'm sure." her voice trailed off as she steadied herself on the table. She now realized it wasn't as easy as it looked to walk without being able to see anything. Feeling her way around the common room, she eventually found the door handle to her room.
"Avec Fromage," she mumbled as the door unlocked for her. She had always loved the French language, and cheese was her favourite food. Slowly she walked along the wall to find the handrail for the stairs. She stumbled a bit on the rug, but grabbed the rail just in time.
"Ah ha! There you are you bugger," she laughed. Just this morning she had been told she would have her sight back in no time, so she was still in very high spirits. Although it's not something you would wish upon yourself.she had to admit, it was an experience she wouldn't soon forget. People always wanting to help you, it was a nice change from tutoring all of the time. But there was something not quite right.something about Harry's behaviour recently. But her thoughts were very soon interrupted by knocking on her door.
"Come in," she called, being sure they heard her. The door slowly creaked open, and soft footsteps started in her direction.
"Hermione?" the deep voice asked her.
"Yeah? What do you want?" but all of a sudden she recognized the voice. "MALFOY!? What in bloody hell do you think you are doing!?" Hermione tried to back away but caused herself to trip on to the stairs behind her.
"Look.I just want to talk to you, here, let me help you up," Draco moved heavily towards her again.
"NO WAY! It's your fault I am like this you asshole!" she started flailing her arms and legs hoping she could deter him from coming any closer. But it didn't work, she felt a strong but gently grip pick her up and slowly move up the stairs. Calming down slightly she asked, "Malfoy? Why are you doing this?"
"I told you.I need to talk to you.you need to know the truth, and then if you still hate me afterwards then at least I'll know I tried," Draco set her down on her bed carefully.
"And why did you just call me Hermione?" she grasped the bed sheets to adjust her position.
"Never mind that now, what I am about to tell you is going to piss you off.because you are going to think I am lying to you.but, just hear me out," Draco's voice sounded so sincere, she couldn't blow him off.
"Okay.sure, go for it," she settled herself back into her bed as he began to speak, his voice was so soothing. It felt like she was floating through the air on a cloud. So pleasant...so warm.and before she knew it, she was drifting off to sleep.
Draco's POV
He sat there watching her, she looked so angelic while she slept in her dream world. Her hair was gently framing her face with small wisps in front of her eyes. A small smile lingered on her lips, Draco had never seen anything so beautiful in his entire life. He walked around her bed and found an old muggle stereo, knowing Hermione she had it enchanted to play inside Hogwarts. He turned it on quietly, as not to make her stir, and retraced his steps back to the other side of the bed. He listened intently to the song and was astonished at how well it described his feelings at that very moment.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
'Cause I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep, yeah
I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss a thing
Realizing he obviously couldn't crawl into bed with her, he reached forward to brush away her stray hair. Then he lightly kissed each eye once and stood back up.
"Perhaps we're not meant to be.but I suppose the truth can wait a bit longer." he smiled to himself as he walked towards the door.
"Goodnight.Hermione..." he opened the door and shut it quietly. There was something odd going on with him lately.and he just couldn't shake that weird feeling he got about her.
"Is it possible for me...a Malfoy? To be falling in love with.her?" he shook his head in utter disbelief and walked down her stairs to the exit.
Author's Note===================================================== ~Readers I am very sorry for the delay in this story, I have had it done for about a week *cringes* but I haven't had the chance to put it on. I was so happy when I saw how many reviews I got! But still...I am always going to need more inspiration, so from now on...I am going to require 3 reviews each time I write a story, if by a week I haven't gotten three...then I'll write one more chapter. If I still can't get any more than I won't write again till I do. But I don't really think I am going to have a problem with that! Thanks again to everyone who has reviewed...and especially Lostrriss Ocean ( I think I spelled that wrong...sorry Rudu!) BYE!