The New Feelings

Chapter 4

By NO NAME

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When Hermione and Malfoy reached class hand in hand, Harry immediately noticed. He gave Malfoy a glare that could literally kill.  Malfoy just shrugged at Harry and smiled; his plan was working.   But Draco was starting to get this feeling about Hermione, he did not know what it was, could this be love?   He was passing it off as a side effect from the necklace of Clea one that would disappear in a day or two.  Draco knew that the necklace was a love charm, but he did not know that the necklace worked both ways.  Love for the one who receives and also for the one that gives.  It induces a love that would grow deeper each day.

Harry gave Malfoy another deadly glare then shaking his head he started his work, not talking through the whole class.  It made Ron happy when he saw that Hermione was not sitting next to Harry but instead next to Malfoy looking a little closer than what they should be.  It made Ron happy because it looked like Harry was loosing Hermione.  Ron felt that his best friend had betrayed him and all that he cared about was that if he couldn't have Hermione for himself then he didn't want Harry to have her either.  If that meant that Malfoy was to get her, then so be it.

When Hermione started for her next class, Harry pulled her aside by the arm. 

"Mione, are you feeling ok?

" Why would I not be after what Draco gave me?" she said as she grasped onto her necklace smiling.  "Isn't it brilliant?  Now, I think if I don't go I will get in trouble again, so I think that I will head to my next class, thanks."

"Mione, just one last question do you love Malfoy?"  He had to voice his fear.

When Harry got the answer of yes he knew something was wrong!   Hermione could not stand Malfoy let alone love him.

But the thing that made Harry the angriest was that Malfoy had made a move on his Mione by giving her that necklace.  Hermione was his and he planned on getting her back no matter what

Later in the afternoon, Malfoy caught up to Hermione heading to Muggle Studies.  She ran to Malfoy who greeted her with open arms.  They continued to walk to their next class with their arms around each other till they got to the door, and then Malfoy remembered that he did not share this class with Gryffindor house.  He didn't even have this class.   He gave Hermione a quick kiss and then he headed for his next class.  Harry had witnessed the whole thing, and he felt like flinging Malfoy to another place and time.  Instead, he followed Hermione and when he sat down he noticed that Draco's name was written all over Hermione's folder.  His stomach lurched and he felt like he was going to be sick. What was going on here?  How could his girl like Draco?

Harry knew that everything he had witnessed was out of character for Hermione, and she would never do anything like date Draco Malfoy.  And hadn't they just decided they themselves would be dating?  If Hermione had lost her feelings for him, he believed she would be true to her forward nature and just tell him.  Then the thought materialized, she was under a spell!   Could Draco put her under such a powerful spell, one that affected emotions?  The necklace bothered him…could that necklace have something to do with it?  He had learned in the magical world, nothing was as innocent as it looked.  He decided to do some research after class.

 "Mione can I talk to you after class?" asked Harry.

"Sure, but if it has anything to do with our relationship you will be disappointed, because from this point on I'm with Malfoy."

What had she just said? Did I hear her right?  At that moment Harry felt that his heart had been murdered.  What had Malfoy done?  Of all the things Malfoy could have done to him, this was the cruelest.  I will find out what he did and make him pay; however, there was one thought in the back of Harry's head that was going to be the end of him.  What if she meant what she said?  If she doesn't love me what will I do?

When Ron saw that Hermione had just dumped Harry, he thought that he was going to jump for joy, but that feeling stopped just as soon as it had started, the moment he saw Harry's face and realized something was dreadfully wrong.  Harry was worried and this worried Ron.

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Ron walked up to Harry feeling sorry for him.

"Harry are you ok?" asked Ron.

"Oh, Ron I'm sorry for what I did.   I know how you must of felt."   Harry stated sadly.

" I do understand, Harry, I know that it's easy to fall in love with Hermione.  But understanding doesn't make it feel any better.  Sorry, Harry it's …just …I…really love her, and I will still love her whether she's with you or Malfoy.  I'm ashamed that I didn't think of Hermione's best interest when I thought she should be with Malfoy over you.  That was blind bloody jealousy.  That was just wrong!"

Harry pursed his lips together and gave a small nod.  How much had he been thinking of others feelings himself?  "Ron, I could use your help to get our Hermione back.  The one we both love.  We owe it to her to make sure she has the choice of whom she loves.  She shouldn't be forced by a spell to love Draco Malfoy…that is if she is under a spell.

"A spell!  Yes, that does make sense.  Blimey…. Sure anything to help a friend or two friends."

Harry proceeded to tell Ron everything he had noticed and believed.  Together they decided to head to the library convinced that no matter whom Hermione chose they would all remain friends.  They both loved her enough to want it to be Hermione's choice.

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Malfoy was in the library reading about the Necklace of Clea.  How is it that I was such a git?  I never read the fine print.  There is always fine print and that is what one should read first.  Something his father had told him time and time again.  All this time I have been getting all these feelings and thoughts.  Perhaps I can save myself, the next time Hermione hugs me I will pull the necklace off.  Maybe that will undo the counter spell before it is too late.  But do I really want to?  There is such warmth; I have never felt that before.  Peace.  No, I will not ruin this because I really love her, and I could gladly keep this feeling all my life.

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Ron and Harry immediately saw Malfoy in the corner.  Harry growled his name under his breath.  Malfoy did not notice Harry or Ron because he was too caught up in his own thoughts and newfound joy.  He finally decided to get some fresh air and he walked away leaving the book he was reading open on the table.

Harry and Ron looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.  Could it be that easy?  If it was, thank goodness, for it was Hermione who always helped them with research.  Harry looked at the page that was left open and there in black and white was a sketch of Hermione's necklace.  It was an iridescent crescent moon with the figure of a young girl in the center.  Her hair was flowing under a brimmed hat, which framed her face.  Harry's heart ached; it was very reminiscent of Hermione.  What a stroke of luck.  He couldn't believe that it could be that easy or Malfoy could be that careless.  He read the page out loud to Ron, who stood with his mouth open.  The necklace on Mione's neck was better known as the Necklace of Clea, Ruler of the Moon. This necklace was indeed a spell--a love charm and whoever wore it would indeed fall in love with the giver.  Both Harry and Ron sat down when they read the fine print.  Ron and Harry sat in silence then Ron noticed the print on the side of the illustration.  The print warned that the giver might love the receiver forever, that there was no sure cure.  To Harry's relief there was one for the receiver; he quickly ripped out the page and left.

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WHO SHOULD HERMIONE CHOOSE?

DRACO

HARRY

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RON

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