Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter because if I did I would have money and I would have written the next book by now! ^____^
Authors' Note: Sorry it's taken me so long. 11th grade is
hard and keeping my grades up has been a challenge! ; Thanks for waiting,
everyone! ^^;; This one is going to be short…! ^___^ Just so you know, this
might be the last chapter…I'm not sure. If you want me to keep going, then just
say so in the review box. BUT there's a catch. If I keep writing (which I want
to), I'm going to have to add something not that good to keep the story
interesting…You choose! ^^
Hermione sighed as she rolled out of bed. "It's been a week…I can't keep avoiding him…I'm going to end up seeing him in class anyway," She grunted and walked into the bathroom.
"You don't understand! Why didn't you just let it be!? It would've never worked! You don't understand…" Hermione cringed as what he last said to her re-ran through her head. "Draco…"
She walked down to the common room and sat down in one of the big burgundy chairs to wait for Ron and Harry. She almost drifted off when they came down from the boys' wing and sat across from her on the couch.
"Hermione," Ron started, "You're going to class today?"
Hermione nodded slowly. "If I keep avoiding him, my grades will drop,"
Harry reached over and lightly placed one of his hands over hers, comfortingly, "It'll be okay, Hermione…"
She faked a smile. "Well, we should get going to breakfast!"
Ron frowned. "It's all right to cry, Hermione. You don't have to be so brave all the time…"
Hermione sighed, but ignored him.
They sat down at their regular tables in the lunchroom and waited for breakfast to be served.
Over on the other side of the room, Malfoy noticed that the usual empty space next to Ron was filled. "Hermione…?" He got up to get a better look. He was surprised when she turned around and glanced at him but quickly turned back around when she saw that he was looking. Malfoy blinked.
"He's looking over here, Harry…" Hermione whispered.
Harry casually looked over his shoulder at Malfoy. "So he is…" He smiled at Hermione. "It's obvious that he wants to talk to you, Hermione."
She shook her head. "I can't…"
Ron smiled, somewhat sadly, "You'll be all right, Hermione. Just go talk to him."
Lavender walked over, "Ron, you—HERMIONE?! You've come downstairs!" She hugged the brunette tightly. "How are you feeling?!"
Hermione giggled. "I'm okay, Lavender. Thanks."
The hall suddenly got quiet. The three turned around to see Malfoy standing behind them.
"Hermione…can…can I talk to you outside, please?" Malfoy asked quietly.
The brunette glanced at her friends and silently choked out a 'yes'.
All eyes followed the unusual couple as they walked mutely out of the Hall.
Hermione stared hard at the ground. I can't look at him…if I do…I'll…
"Hermione…" Malfoy faced her. "I…I know that you probably don't want to talk with me…but," He let out a long sigh, "Ever since I got my memories back, not talking to you about everything has been killing me. I'm just afraid that something else is going to happen and I don't want you hurt…"
Hermione choked back tears and painfully listened.
He continued, "I know that you probably hate me for what I said, but I don't know how to show my feelings." He paused for a while, "You deserve so much better, and I don't think I can give you that…"
She suddenly shook her head. "No, don't say that…" She said quietly.
He blinked, surprised.
She slowly raised her head to face him and tears rolled freely down her cheeks. And with that, he pulled her toward him and told himself never to let go.
Okie dokie! I told you it was gonna be short! ^^;; What'd you think? Remember what I said earlier! If enough people ask, then I'll do it! ^___^ But, if this is good for you, then tell me what you thought about the ending. Yes, I know it was very fluffy, but I'm in a fluffy mood. ^^ Till next time!