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Wow, it's been a long time since I last updated huh?! Well I just completely forgot I had this fic up until just recently when someone told me I should update. So now I am. I'm really sorry to all who have been waiting, (who ever you might be!).
Just referring back to a review I got. I haven't told you the ending. It was just a little summary of what's coming up. But it won't happen till way more into the story. I just wanted to keep the readers interested. But sorry if I did spoil it for you. Now to the story.
Thanks to Tanya.
********** It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday.
Chapter Five - Sudden change
Harry spun Hermione around the dance floor watching her hair twirl behind her. All surrounding things stood still and became a blur. He looked into her glistering brown eyes and saw her for the first time in 4 years. Standing in front of him was Hermione Granger, but not just Hermione Granger but his best friend since he was 11 years old. Harry felt his heart swell with joy. Ever since her parents died, he felt as if their friendship grew tighter because he knew what it was like to lose a loved one having lost his god father back in his 5th year, and also his parents. He held her close to him afraid to let go, always wanting to protect her from danger, she'd been through a lot. He was proud to have her apart of his life, he wouldn't have asked for anyone else. Well maybe someone less nagging and bossy, but he liked her just the way she was. Smart, sweet, loving, beautiful, talented, caring he could go on forever, but unfortunately someone else thought other wise.
Harry heard a snigger behind him. He passed it off thinking it was meant for someone else. As Harry and Hermione danced around Harry saw the two very least people dancing in front of him and behind Hermione.
Draco smirked at him. "Hardly recognised you Potter, I'd have thought America would've helped you in some way."
Blaise giggled. "But obviously it didn't." Blaise clung to Draco afraid, as Harry glared at her. Draco smirked and put his arms around Blaise pulling her closer. He looked at Hermione in Harry's arms.
Hermione knowing very well who was talking to Harry just closed her eyes and buried her head in Harry's chest hoping they would leave them alone. She didn't bother to look up to show she acknowledged them, nor did she say anything.
"I think your dates getting a bit bored of you Potter, she seems to have fallen asleep." Draco said never taking his eyes off Hermione as if waiting her to look up at him. There was tense silence, everyone waiting to see what she was going to do next.
Hermione felt she had to speak sometime. She let out a sigh and turned to face Draco. "Were you wanting anything from us Malfoy?" she said politely.
"No, nothing at all." He said back equally polite. He looked her in the eyes. "Were you wanting anything from 'us' Granger?"
Hermione stopped dancing and let go of Harry, who stood stunned, but didn't say anything. Hermione turned her body towards Draco. "Well a couple of backstage tickets to a P.O.D concert would be nice, but seeing as you haven't got a clue as to what I'm saying. I see no chance in that happening." Every stood still clearly thinking what the hell she was talking about.
Blaise whispered to Draco. "Is P.O.D a new fashion boutique?" Draco mentally slapped Blaise for being so dense.
"I wouldn't know dear." Draco said through gritted teeth. Hermione smirked. (A/N well it's about time someone else did the smirking).
"Didn't think so." Hermione grabbed Harry's hand. "Come on Harry." She said while her and Draco never broke eye contact. Hermione led them back to their table where the Weasley's were happily talking with their swelled up red puffy eyes. All except Ron who was trying hard to keep his head up straight and his eyes open.
"Having fun there Ron?" Hermione asked.
Ron woke with a start and accidentally put his hand in his untouched salad. "Whaa, what?" he said visibly confused. Hermione chuckled. He looked at his hand. "Yuk."
"Mr Weas-" Harry was cut off by Draco.
"Actually Granger, there is something I thought you should now."
Every turned to Draco. Ron was wide awake and just registering that Draco was before him. Ginny stopped midway through drinking her tea letting it spill down her front. Harry took Ginny's cup away from her. Mr & Mrs Weasley let out an 'oh dear'. Ron stood up.
"Not now Weasley." Draco said putting up his hand. "I have to have a word with Miss Granger."
"Like hel-" Hermione cut him off. She could see the seriousness in Draco.
"It's ok Ron, I'll be back in a sec." Hermione said smiling warmly at Ron. He reluctantly sat down.
Draco led Hermione out onto the balcony over looking the city. "Did you tell them I nearly hexed you or something?" he asked.
Hermione shook her head. "Why do you say that?"
"They all looked like they wanted to cut my head off." Draco said as they reached the balcony. There were a few other couples drinking champagne. The darkness flowed over the city like a thick blanket. Building lights made the city illuminate making the scene as beautiful as ever. In the distance the harbour could be seen reflecting the stars and the small figures of boats lay vacant and isolated among them. A soft refreshing breeze surrounded the two as they walked to the edge.
"Malfoy everyone wants to cut your head off." Hermione said matter-of- factly. "And I hardly blame them."
Draco raised an eyebrow. "Granger not everyone hates me. Especially not that Weasley girl, what's her name. I can vaguely remember her from Hogwarts." He edged a grin.
Hermione suppressed a giggle. "You mean Ginny?" she asked. She waved her hand. "Don't mind her, she's just has to get use to the fact that she's getting married."
Draco looked shocked. "To Potter?" Hermione shook her head. "Well what'd know, I always thought those to would tie the knot." Hermione looked at him strangely "..as disturbing as it sounds." Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Well then would it disturb you even more to know that Ron also is getting hitched?" Hermione said.
Draco looked disgusted. "Most definitely!" Hermione chuckled.
"Well then I am happy to announce that Ron indeed is getting married." Hermione said smiling. Draco shook his head in disbelief, he learnt on the railing.
Hermione then realised they were having a full conversation without bickering, not once. It confused her because 10 minutes ago she would have sworn they were mortal enemies.
"I guess your wondering why we're having our very first conversation now?" Draco asked looking out into the darkness.
"Uhh yeah, you could say that." Hermione said amazed. 'Now I know he can't read my mind,' she thought.
"And no I can't read your mind." He said still not looking at her but held his gaze out into the night.
"Huh." Hermione said utterly confused, and freaked out.
Draco looked at her. "I can read you like an open book." Hermione burrowed her eyebrows. "You should really learn to keep your emotions inside where they can't be seen. They can easy give away your weak spots." He stood up straight. "I would've thought having a job like yours you would have learnt that by now. Dark wizards thrive on stuff like that."
"Ok I'll keep that in mind. So back to 'why are we all of a sudden being civil'."
"Well Granger, ..I mean Hermione."
'Whoa he said my name' she thought.
"Like I said, I can read you like an open book." Draco said with a slight smirk. Hermione's eyes widened.
"Sorry, carry on." Hermione said clearing her throat. Slightly embarrassed.
"Well I admit to being a jerk at times." Hermione coughed. Draco ignored her and carried on. "But I had good reason, I had a reputation to hold onto."
"So why change now?"
"Well we might be working together and...my Mother." Once again Hermione was confused. "She believes that woman, any woman." Hermione cringed. "Should be treated with respect from men. Ever since my father died she's been doing all she can to change my brother and I into the perfect gentlemen. I guess when I ran into you I forgot what she told me."
Hermione let out an "Oh". "Well your mother sounds like an incredible woman."
Hermione saw Draco's eyes light up. A bit. "Yes, but I must say she sure doesn't have good tastes in the women she expects me to marry."
Hermione snorted. She pointed into the restaurant. Draco nodded. Hermione let out a hearty laugh. "Well she isn't all that bad, I mean, she sure does know her uh..make.up." Hermione said trying to keep in her laughter.
Draco shook his head and sighed. He looked at her. "By the way, what is P.O.D?"
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I can't believe it. I've done another chap. It only took me 4 hours, what progress don't ya think?!
Authors Note -For those of you who don't know, 'P.O.D' are a rock band. (They are one of my favourite bands.) They sing the song from the Matrix Reloaded. (which is a really cool movie.)
-Yes Draco does have a brother. He's younger, a teenager actually. I kindda made him up on the spot. But he won't be mentioned again in this fic, but ya neva know, he could turn up.
-This IS a Draco/Hermione fic, so no Harry isn't in love with Hermione, well he is, but it's purely platonic. Best-friend kindda way.
And lastly, THANK YOU TANYA!
Wow, it's been a long time since I last updated huh?! Well I just completely forgot I had this fic up until just recently when someone told me I should update. So now I am. I'm really sorry to all who have been waiting, (who ever you might be!).
Just referring back to a review I got. I haven't told you the ending. It was just a little summary of what's coming up. But it won't happen till way more into the story. I just wanted to keep the readers interested. But sorry if I did spoil it for you. Now to the story.
Thanks to Tanya.
********** It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday.
Chapter Five - Sudden change
Harry spun Hermione around the dance floor watching her hair twirl behind her. All surrounding things stood still and became a blur. He looked into her glistering brown eyes and saw her for the first time in 4 years. Standing in front of him was Hermione Granger, but not just Hermione Granger but his best friend since he was 11 years old. Harry felt his heart swell with joy. Ever since her parents died, he felt as if their friendship grew tighter because he knew what it was like to lose a loved one having lost his god father back in his 5th year, and also his parents. He held her close to him afraid to let go, always wanting to protect her from danger, she'd been through a lot. He was proud to have her apart of his life, he wouldn't have asked for anyone else. Well maybe someone less nagging and bossy, but he liked her just the way she was. Smart, sweet, loving, beautiful, talented, caring he could go on forever, but unfortunately someone else thought other wise.
Harry heard a snigger behind him. He passed it off thinking it was meant for someone else. As Harry and Hermione danced around Harry saw the two very least people dancing in front of him and behind Hermione.
Draco smirked at him. "Hardly recognised you Potter, I'd have thought America would've helped you in some way."
Blaise giggled. "But obviously it didn't." Blaise clung to Draco afraid, as Harry glared at her. Draco smirked and put his arms around Blaise pulling her closer. He looked at Hermione in Harry's arms.
Hermione knowing very well who was talking to Harry just closed her eyes and buried her head in Harry's chest hoping they would leave them alone. She didn't bother to look up to show she acknowledged them, nor did she say anything.
"I think your dates getting a bit bored of you Potter, she seems to have fallen asleep." Draco said never taking his eyes off Hermione as if waiting her to look up at him. There was tense silence, everyone waiting to see what she was going to do next.
Hermione felt she had to speak sometime. She let out a sigh and turned to face Draco. "Were you wanting anything from us Malfoy?" she said politely.
"No, nothing at all." He said back equally polite. He looked her in the eyes. "Were you wanting anything from 'us' Granger?"
Hermione stopped dancing and let go of Harry, who stood stunned, but didn't say anything. Hermione turned her body towards Draco. "Well a couple of backstage tickets to a P.O.D concert would be nice, but seeing as you haven't got a clue as to what I'm saying. I see no chance in that happening." Every stood still clearly thinking what the hell she was talking about.
Blaise whispered to Draco. "Is P.O.D a new fashion boutique?" Draco mentally slapped Blaise for being so dense.
"I wouldn't know dear." Draco said through gritted teeth. Hermione smirked. (A/N well it's about time someone else did the smirking).
"Didn't think so." Hermione grabbed Harry's hand. "Come on Harry." She said while her and Draco never broke eye contact. Hermione led them back to their table where the Weasley's were happily talking with their swelled up red puffy eyes. All except Ron who was trying hard to keep his head up straight and his eyes open.
"Having fun there Ron?" Hermione asked.
Ron woke with a start and accidentally put his hand in his untouched salad. "Whaa, what?" he said visibly confused. Hermione chuckled. He looked at his hand. "Yuk."
"Mr Weas-" Harry was cut off by Draco.
"Actually Granger, there is something I thought you should now."
Every turned to Draco. Ron was wide awake and just registering that Draco was before him. Ginny stopped midway through drinking her tea letting it spill down her front. Harry took Ginny's cup away from her. Mr & Mrs Weasley let out an 'oh dear'. Ron stood up.
"Not now Weasley." Draco said putting up his hand. "I have to have a word with Miss Granger."
"Like hel-" Hermione cut him off. She could see the seriousness in Draco.
"It's ok Ron, I'll be back in a sec." Hermione said smiling warmly at Ron. He reluctantly sat down.
Draco led Hermione out onto the balcony over looking the city. "Did you tell them I nearly hexed you or something?" he asked.
Hermione shook her head. "Why do you say that?"
"They all looked like they wanted to cut my head off." Draco said as they reached the balcony. There were a few other couples drinking champagne. The darkness flowed over the city like a thick blanket. Building lights made the city illuminate making the scene as beautiful as ever. In the distance the harbour could be seen reflecting the stars and the small figures of boats lay vacant and isolated among them. A soft refreshing breeze surrounded the two as they walked to the edge.
"Malfoy everyone wants to cut your head off." Hermione said matter-of- factly. "And I hardly blame them."
Draco raised an eyebrow. "Granger not everyone hates me. Especially not that Weasley girl, what's her name. I can vaguely remember her from Hogwarts." He edged a grin.
Hermione suppressed a giggle. "You mean Ginny?" she asked. She waved her hand. "Don't mind her, she's just has to get use to the fact that she's getting married."
Draco looked shocked. "To Potter?" Hermione shook her head. "Well what'd know, I always thought those to would tie the knot." Hermione looked at him strangely "..as disturbing as it sounds." Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Well then would it disturb you even more to know that Ron also is getting hitched?" Hermione said.
Draco looked disgusted. "Most definitely!" Hermione chuckled.
"Well then I am happy to announce that Ron indeed is getting married." Hermione said smiling. Draco shook his head in disbelief, he learnt on the railing.
Hermione then realised they were having a full conversation without bickering, not once. It confused her because 10 minutes ago she would have sworn they were mortal enemies.
"I guess your wondering why we're having our very first conversation now?" Draco asked looking out into the darkness.
"Uhh yeah, you could say that." Hermione said amazed. 'Now I know he can't read my mind,' she thought.
"And no I can't read your mind." He said still not looking at her but held his gaze out into the night.
"Huh." Hermione said utterly confused, and freaked out.
Draco looked at her. "I can read you like an open book." Hermione burrowed her eyebrows. "You should really learn to keep your emotions inside where they can't be seen. They can easy give away your weak spots." He stood up straight. "I would've thought having a job like yours you would have learnt that by now. Dark wizards thrive on stuff like that."
"Ok I'll keep that in mind. So back to 'why are we all of a sudden being civil'."
"Well Granger, ..I mean Hermione."
'Whoa he said my name' she thought.
"Like I said, I can read you like an open book." Draco said with a slight smirk. Hermione's eyes widened.
"Sorry, carry on." Hermione said clearing her throat. Slightly embarrassed.
"Well I admit to being a jerk at times." Hermione coughed. Draco ignored her and carried on. "But I had good reason, I had a reputation to hold onto."
"So why change now?"
"Well we might be working together and...my Mother." Once again Hermione was confused. "She believes that woman, any woman." Hermione cringed. "Should be treated with respect from men. Ever since my father died she's been doing all she can to change my brother and I into the perfect gentlemen. I guess when I ran into you I forgot what she told me."
Hermione let out an "Oh". "Well your mother sounds like an incredible woman."
Hermione saw Draco's eyes light up. A bit. "Yes, but I must say she sure doesn't have good tastes in the women she expects me to marry."
Hermione snorted. She pointed into the restaurant. Draco nodded. Hermione let out a hearty laugh. "Well she isn't all that bad, I mean, she sure does know her uh..make.up." Hermione said trying to keep in her laughter.
Draco shook his head and sighed. He looked at her. "By the way, what is P.O.D?"
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I can't believe it. I've done another chap. It only took me 4 hours, what progress don't ya think?!
Authors Note -For those of you who don't know, 'P.O.D' are a rock band. (They are one of my favourite bands.) They sing the song from the Matrix Reloaded. (which is a really cool movie.)
-Yes Draco does have a brother. He's younger, a teenager actually. I kindda made him up on the spot. But he won't be mentioned again in this fic, but ya neva know, he could turn up.
-This IS a Draco/Hermione fic, so no Harry isn't in love with Hermione, well he is, but it's purely platonic. Best-friend kindda way.
And lastly, THANK YOU TANYA!