A/N: OK everyone! I had the last chapter all written but decided I don't
want this to end so soon. Soooo here we go with another chapter of
draco/hermione goodness. Enjoy!
Chapter 10
Hermione, Last night was amazing. I went down the Great Hall for breakfast. I hope to see you soon, as I know it is impossible to eat breakfast with you. Someday it will all be alright though. I promise. And a Malfoy always keeps his word. I love you. Draco Hermione woke up alone in her bed, but her heart was warm. Last night had been amazing she had to admit. Draco was so wonderful, but after a night like that she didn't know how long she could keep it to herself. She had to tell someone or she would burst. But considering that she had just made love with Malfoy, maybe bursting would be better than telling Harry or Ron. She got dressed and headed down to the Hall. She couldn't help but wear a big grin on her face. She couldn't be happier.
She got to the hall and settled herself beside Harry. "Good morning Harry, how are you today". "Well you are in a good mood this morning." "Yeah I am, but I wouldn't complain about it if I were you" she joked with him. "Anyway I can't stay long. I am just getting some breakfast and heading to the library for some studying." "What could you possibly have to study for?" "Harry Potter, you know our N.E.W.T.S. are next year. I have to get a head start on them!". She couldn't believe that he actually wasn't studying himself. "OK, well I do have some work to do so maybe I will see you there later." "Oh Harry you never go to the library. You can say that, but I don't expect you to be there" she joked with him. "I will talk to you later though". She kissed him on the cheek and rose from her seat. She needed to get studying. From across the hall someone saw her get up and decided to follow.
Hermione settled herself at a table in the back of the library. After all, these tests were vastly important, she had to concentrate. She selected some books from the shelves of the library and had a seat. Just as she started to get into her reading a pair of hands settled across her eyes.
"Guess who?"
"Hmmm, let me see. Big strong hands, a deep sexy voice, it must be Potter" she joked. "Oh Draco I'm just kidding!"
"Yeah, how about you don't ever say that again" he joked back. "I don't like being mistaken for Potter."
"Don't worry. I *love* you. He's just a friend."
"Prove it" he said with a smile. With that she captured his lips in hers. She kept it short. After all, she was in the library and did have work to do.
"Mione, that wasn't an 'I love you' kiss. That was wimpy. This is a kiss". And with that he pressed his lips firmly to hers. He deepened the kiss and parted her lips with his tongue slyly slipping his tongue in to dance with hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Draco, I don't think we should do this"
"Hermione, you think too much".
"OK, then just kiss me"
They did not see a figure moving into the library. A person that immediately saw the action happening in the back of the library. The two were not hidden well.
"Malfoy! Fucking get off her! Get off now! I am going to kill you, ferret!" and Harry took a swing at him. Draco fell to the ground. It had been quick and unexpected. It was not long before he was up on his feet again.
"Potter, if you don't mind, this is a private conversation and you aren't invited"
"Please Harry, really it's ok"
"Did he hurt you Herm?"
"Harry, really I'm ok. I promise. Why don't we talk about this."
"Mione, did you. . . you wanted him to . . . oh uhh. . . I have to go. See you around". With that he abruptly left. He was embarrassed and upset. He had thought Draco forced himself on her, but maybe she liked it. 'No, that's not right. She doesn't like him. He's the enemy, she knows that.'
"Harry! Wait up. We need to talk".
"Lead the way. Let's get this over with." They headed out to the lake and sat down.
"Listen Harry, this is serious. I don't think you understand what you saw" "That's for damn sure. I thought he was forcing you to kiss him, I didn't know you were kissing back. I mean come on Herm, the enemy. I don't understand you. Why are you doing this? Are you trying to hurt me and Ron. It's going to work."
"Harry please listen. You and Ron don't get it."
"What exactly don't I get. You kissed Malfoy. It can't get worse than that. I understand completely. You picked the enemy over your best friends."
"Harry Potter! You make me crazy. Listen to me for one second. You and Ron basically ignored me for the first part of the year. Between quidditch practices and girls, I was left out. Don't deny it. I didn't fit in. Until you realized you liked me. Finally, it was my chance. But it didn't work out did it? But in the mean time I was patrolling the halls with Draco. Someone who paid attention to me. But his father was in Azkaban now. He was nice to me. He treated me like a person. I don't know how or when Harry, but we fell in love. And I'm serious that this is love. You should see what he does for me Harry. He loves me."
"Hermione, you have a lot to learn about love. And about friends for that matter. I don't know how you could do this to us. It really hurts, I just want you to know that. See ya around". He quickly got up and left Hermione sit there beside the lake with tears streaming down her face paled by the moonlight.
"Why God, why does this have to happen to me. This is ridiculous. I will not give up Draco. This is love. And if my friends love me, then they will understand. They have to. . . right?" Suddenly she wasn't sure. But she knew she couldn't give up Draco. They would have to learn to understand. She leaned up against the tree and closed her eyes lost in thought. Soon she fell asleep in the chilly night air. But someone had been watching her. Someone picked her up and carried her inside. Someone made sure she got to her bed that night. Harry couldn't just leave her there, he did love her. He had to make sure she was really alright.
She woke up in her own bed the night morning. Thoughts of the previous night came racing back to her head. Her friends would know the truth today. They would know why she was never there. She was always with Malfoy. They would know. They would hate her. She couldn't bear it. She went down for breakfast, and her friends did know. And so did the rest of the school. Everyone stared at her as she entered the hall. Immediately the whispers and stares commeneced. She looked around. There was no one there for her. Draco looked sick himself. No one was sitting with him. The Slytherin and the Mudblood, I guess the rest of his house couldn't bear it either. She turned on her heel and ran. She couldn't take this. Her life was falling apart before her eyes. Draco followed after her. Why not be outcasts together. He caught up with her and hugged her tight.
"I will never leave you because of what they say. I will always love you even if they don't" he assured her.
"I love you more" she whispered. They always said that to each other. "I love you more. I love you. I love you so much. Why can't they understand? Why? It's not fair. I hate them" she cried. Tears came in steady streams. It was stressful, and she was not used to this kind of situation.
"Let's go upstairs and never come down. Let's just stay together. I love you. Don't forget it".
And they went upstairs. Occasionally they came down for classes, but skipped often. Hermione was often in the library in the corner, usually alone but sometimes Draco kept her company. They were alone. The Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws didn't really care, but those weren't their friends anyway. They only cared for Gryffindor and Slytherin. This was a disaster. The holidays passed, and it was lonely and sad. Finally, after what seemed like ten years, the school year was over. They could finally go home. She couldn't wait to get on the train and get back to her parents. She would miss Draco, but she needed to go home to her own room. It would make her feel much better.
Finally the day came and they boarded the train. The two sat alone in a compartment. Draco told Hermione he had to go to the bathroom and disappeared for about ten minutes. He went to see Potter and Co. He got to their compartment and opened the door.
"Malfoy, no one invited you. Please see yourself out."
"Weasley, can you shut your mouth for a minute. I need to talk to you."
"Make it quick. You have one minute. Make it worth it."
"Oh yes sir" he said sarcastically. "Look I know what Potter walked in on in the library was bad that day, but you must understand. I don't like you, I admit it, but Hermoine loves you. Therefore I am willing to be friends. For her. I love her. You might not think it possible. But would I honestly be willing to be friends with you if I didn't love her? Think about it. You really hurt her. Badly. She cries all the time now. She's unhappy because of you. I know I have made you an enemy. I understand it's my fault, but you never helped the situation. Here's your chance. Truce. For her. We all love her. We need to bring back the Hermione we all love".
"That's the biggest load of bullshit I have ever heard. Your minute is up. Get out".
"You know Weasley, your pride is hurting your best friend. Have it your way. Break her heart. I will be there to pick up the pieces, even if you aren't". with that he left. He couldn't believe how they could just ignore her like that. He was being sincere. He couldn't help but think this was all his fault because of the past. He had ruined it for her. But he would be there for her now. He just hoped it wasn't too late.
The rest of the ride went all too fast for Hermione and Draco. They would no longer see each other everyday. They would owl, but it wouldn't be the same. They got to the platform and said goodbye. It was a sad one, with many tears, and too many 'I love you's' to count. They went separate ways, and their hearts seemed to hurt a little bit more. 'This is the hardest experience of my life' they both thought as they left each other behind for summer vacation.
A/N: ok I kept it going. I don't want to end it yet. I hope you all like it. I know it's sad but no worries, it will get much better. I promise! Just keep reading and reviewing!
Chapter 10
Hermione, Last night was amazing. I went down the Great Hall for breakfast. I hope to see you soon, as I know it is impossible to eat breakfast with you. Someday it will all be alright though. I promise. And a Malfoy always keeps his word. I love you. Draco Hermione woke up alone in her bed, but her heart was warm. Last night had been amazing she had to admit. Draco was so wonderful, but after a night like that she didn't know how long she could keep it to herself. She had to tell someone or she would burst. But considering that she had just made love with Malfoy, maybe bursting would be better than telling Harry or Ron. She got dressed and headed down to the Hall. She couldn't help but wear a big grin on her face. She couldn't be happier.
She got to the hall and settled herself beside Harry. "Good morning Harry, how are you today". "Well you are in a good mood this morning." "Yeah I am, but I wouldn't complain about it if I were you" she joked with him. "Anyway I can't stay long. I am just getting some breakfast and heading to the library for some studying." "What could you possibly have to study for?" "Harry Potter, you know our N.E.W.T.S. are next year. I have to get a head start on them!". She couldn't believe that he actually wasn't studying himself. "OK, well I do have some work to do so maybe I will see you there later." "Oh Harry you never go to the library. You can say that, but I don't expect you to be there" she joked with him. "I will talk to you later though". She kissed him on the cheek and rose from her seat. She needed to get studying. From across the hall someone saw her get up and decided to follow.
Hermione settled herself at a table in the back of the library. After all, these tests were vastly important, she had to concentrate. She selected some books from the shelves of the library and had a seat. Just as she started to get into her reading a pair of hands settled across her eyes.
"Guess who?"
"Hmmm, let me see. Big strong hands, a deep sexy voice, it must be Potter" she joked. "Oh Draco I'm just kidding!"
"Yeah, how about you don't ever say that again" he joked back. "I don't like being mistaken for Potter."
"Don't worry. I *love* you. He's just a friend."
"Prove it" he said with a smile. With that she captured his lips in hers. She kept it short. After all, she was in the library and did have work to do.
"Mione, that wasn't an 'I love you' kiss. That was wimpy. This is a kiss". And with that he pressed his lips firmly to hers. He deepened the kiss and parted her lips with his tongue slyly slipping his tongue in to dance with hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Draco, I don't think we should do this"
"Hermione, you think too much".
"OK, then just kiss me"
They did not see a figure moving into the library. A person that immediately saw the action happening in the back of the library. The two were not hidden well.
"Malfoy! Fucking get off her! Get off now! I am going to kill you, ferret!" and Harry took a swing at him. Draco fell to the ground. It had been quick and unexpected. It was not long before he was up on his feet again.
"Potter, if you don't mind, this is a private conversation and you aren't invited"
"Please Harry, really it's ok"
"Did he hurt you Herm?"
"Harry, really I'm ok. I promise. Why don't we talk about this."
"Mione, did you. . . you wanted him to . . . oh uhh. . . I have to go. See you around". With that he abruptly left. He was embarrassed and upset. He had thought Draco forced himself on her, but maybe she liked it. 'No, that's not right. She doesn't like him. He's the enemy, she knows that.'
"Harry! Wait up. We need to talk".
"Lead the way. Let's get this over with." They headed out to the lake and sat down.
"Listen Harry, this is serious. I don't think you understand what you saw" "That's for damn sure. I thought he was forcing you to kiss him, I didn't know you were kissing back. I mean come on Herm, the enemy. I don't understand you. Why are you doing this? Are you trying to hurt me and Ron. It's going to work."
"Harry please listen. You and Ron don't get it."
"What exactly don't I get. You kissed Malfoy. It can't get worse than that. I understand completely. You picked the enemy over your best friends."
"Harry Potter! You make me crazy. Listen to me for one second. You and Ron basically ignored me for the first part of the year. Between quidditch practices and girls, I was left out. Don't deny it. I didn't fit in. Until you realized you liked me. Finally, it was my chance. But it didn't work out did it? But in the mean time I was patrolling the halls with Draco. Someone who paid attention to me. But his father was in Azkaban now. He was nice to me. He treated me like a person. I don't know how or when Harry, but we fell in love. And I'm serious that this is love. You should see what he does for me Harry. He loves me."
"Hermione, you have a lot to learn about love. And about friends for that matter. I don't know how you could do this to us. It really hurts, I just want you to know that. See ya around". He quickly got up and left Hermione sit there beside the lake with tears streaming down her face paled by the moonlight.
"Why God, why does this have to happen to me. This is ridiculous. I will not give up Draco. This is love. And if my friends love me, then they will understand. They have to. . . right?" Suddenly she wasn't sure. But she knew she couldn't give up Draco. They would have to learn to understand. She leaned up against the tree and closed her eyes lost in thought. Soon she fell asleep in the chilly night air. But someone had been watching her. Someone picked her up and carried her inside. Someone made sure she got to her bed that night. Harry couldn't just leave her there, he did love her. He had to make sure she was really alright.
She woke up in her own bed the night morning. Thoughts of the previous night came racing back to her head. Her friends would know the truth today. They would know why she was never there. She was always with Malfoy. They would know. They would hate her. She couldn't bear it. She went down for breakfast, and her friends did know. And so did the rest of the school. Everyone stared at her as she entered the hall. Immediately the whispers and stares commeneced. She looked around. There was no one there for her. Draco looked sick himself. No one was sitting with him. The Slytherin and the Mudblood, I guess the rest of his house couldn't bear it either. She turned on her heel and ran. She couldn't take this. Her life was falling apart before her eyes. Draco followed after her. Why not be outcasts together. He caught up with her and hugged her tight.
"I will never leave you because of what they say. I will always love you even if they don't" he assured her.
"I love you more" she whispered. They always said that to each other. "I love you more. I love you. I love you so much. Why can't they understand? Why? It's not fair. I hate them" she cried. Tears came in steady streams. It was stressful, and she was not used to this kind of situation.
"Let's go upstairs and never come down. Let's just stay together. I love you. Don't forget it".
And they went upstairs. Occasionally they came down for classes, but skipped often. Hermione was often in the library in the corner, usually alone but sometimes Draco kept her company. They were alone. The Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws didn't really care, but those weren't their friends anyway. They only cared for Gryffindor and Slytherin. This was a disaster. The holidays passed, and it was lonely and sad. Finally, after what seemed like ten years, the school year was over. They could finally go home. She couldn't wait to get on the train and get back to her parents. She would miss Draco, but she needed to go home to her own room. It would make her feel much better.
Finally the day came and they boarded the train. The two sat alone in a compartment. Draco told Hermione he had to go to the bathroom and disappeared for about ten minutes. He went to see Potter and Co. He got to their compartment and opened the door.
"Malfoy, no one invited you. Please see yourself out."
"Weasley, can you shut your mouth for a minute. I need to talk to you."
"Make it quick. You have one minute. Make it worth it."
"Oh yes sir" he said sarcastically. "Look I know what Potter walked in on in the library was bad that day, but you must understand. I don't like you, I admit it, but Hermoine loves you. Therefore I am willing to be friends. For her. I love her. You might not think it possible. But would I honestly be willing to be friends with you if I didn't love her? Think about it. You really hurt her. Badly. She cries all the time now. She's unhappy because of you. I know I have made you an enemy. I understand it's my fault, but you never helped the situation. Here's your chance. Truce. For her. We all love her. We need to bring back the Hermione we all love".
"That's the biggest load of bullshit I have ever heard. Your minute is up. Get out".
"You know Weasley, your pride is hurting your best friend. Have it your way. Break her heart. I will be there to pick up the pieces, even if you aren't". with that he left. He couldn't believe how they could just ignore her like that. He was being sincere. He couldn't help but think this was all his fault because of the past. He had ruined it for her. But he would be there for her now. He just hoped it wasn't too late.
The rest of the ride went all too fast for Hermione and Draco. They would no longer see each other everyday. They would owl, but it wouldn't be the same. They got to the platform and said goodbye. It was a sad one, with many tears, and too many 'I love you's' to count. They went separate ways, and their hearts seemed to hurt a little bit more. 'This is the hardest experience of my life' they both thought as they left each other behind for summer vacation.
A/N: ok I kept it going. I don't want to end it yet. I hope you all like it. I know it's sad but no worries, it will get much better. I promise! Just keep reading and reviewing!
