Chapter 16: Hold on
The Head Boy and Girl must be thankful that there was no commotion held during their Yule Ball. It was peacefully started and finished perfectly. But in the morning, students from Gryffindor were so delighted to discuss the topic to their schoolmates. Some said that Draco and Hermione have a relationship and what so ever.
Harry specially Ron were so affected by those chit-chats held in the Great Hall and even in their own house dormitory.
"What can you say Harry? Hermione is having an affair with the Dragon head." Ron angrily said.
"Uh… Ron we must better leave them alone. I think they are not doing anything bad besides Hermione knows what she's doing. If Hermione is happy, I shall be happy for her. You must do the same thing. Remember she's our best friend." Harry said.
"Yes you are right. She's our best friend but I don't really believe that...that and I know there is a blackmail going on. Maybe Malfoy tortures Hermione or something like that." Ron said.
"I don't believe that. Hermione is very clever and she will stand up for everything specially block evil things. I know she loves what she's doing. I can see it in her eyes, Ron. Face the truth. Look at her or ask her, she can tell you everything you want to know." Harry said and headed to the boys dormitory.
"That won't be necessary." Ron said and looked away from Harry.
"Maybe I need to accept that the best friend I have these years has found somebody who can love her better...I need to let go the girl I used to love." Ron said to himself.
At the Head's Dormitory, they were seated at the coach.
"Why are you so afraid to go out? We need to face the people. We are not doing anything. Or are you afraid to look stupid because you are with me?" Draco said and looked at her.
"Of course not! I don't care what people are saying. It is just what Harry and Ron will tell me. I can't explain how this things are happening. How can I tell Ron that I am doing nothing." Hermione said.
"So? I don't think Weasel understands anything in his life. He will be jealous if he'll find the truth that his best friend is safe with me more than in his side." Draco joked her.
"Ron is my best friend. I care for him alot and also Harry. I don't want them to look stupid and believe the gossips around. I need to tell them what they need to know. " Hermione replied.
"And also I want them to know that you are also my friend. They don't need to be afraid because I am safe with you." Hermione said and held his hand.
"Uh...yeah. That's it! They will be convince." Draco said.
"Don't be so confident, Draco. They hate you." Hermione said.
Then...Snape entered the quarters...
"Quick! Your father is here, Draco. He's waiting for you at the dungeons. Here, read this before you go ahead." Snape said and leave at once.
Draco, you need to explain everything I need to know or else I will bring you home.
"I am not afraid anymore. I told you that before." Draco said and lent her the letter.
"Draco, maybe I need to go with you. I think you are not...." Hermione said after reading the note.
"Is it nice? My father is here because he is afraid I'm meddling with you." Draco asked.
"Draco, your father will be very angry. He will beat you to death if he hears that." Hermione said.
"I want to die fighting for what I know is right better than letting go and sacrifice my entire life to the Dark Lord. I have done everything and I don't want to continue it. I will always hold on, remember that." Draco said.
Hermione was shocked upon hearing that statement. Draco is in the good side after all but she is very afraid of what might happen to him upon leaving this dormitory.
