Forbidden Love

By: Nerwen Felagund

Written: 9.1.03

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Chapter 4 - Exposed

None of them said very much when they returned to the Burrow. Mrs. Weasley was concerned about them. She sought after Hermione's explanation.

Hermione relented when she found out she would only have to talk to Mrs. Weasley. She needed to talk to someone and Mrs. Weasley seemed like the perfect candidate.

"Dear, is something the matter? I've noticed you've been very quiet and haven't spoken much to Harry, Ron, or anyone else." Mrs. Weasley said.

"It's not their fault if that's what you're wondering. I'm the one who you could say is causing the problems." Hermione said miserably.

"Dear, what's wrong?" asked Mrs. Weasley gently.

Hermione decided to change the subject. "Mrs. Weasley, do you know if You- Know-Who recruited any new Death Eaters?" asked Hermione.

"Well if it concerns what you're going to tell me, I guess he is. Now that all of the magical folk know he's out there somewhere You-Know-Who'll need all the supporters he can enlist." Mrs. Weasley said.

"Would they make people my age Death Eaters?" asked Hermione.

"What is it you're trying to tell me? Are you a Death Eater?" Mrs. Weasley asked unreasonably.

"No, I would never want to support You-Know-Who. It's just that I think Lucius Malfoy's son is one." She said calmly.

"Now that I think about it, I think it maybe possible." Mrs. Weasley said.

"If Draco's a Death Eater that makes a whole lot of sense. I need to tell Harry and Ron. Is that okay? They'll need to know." said Hermione.

Mrs. Weasley nodded. Hermione dashed out the room and started running up the stairs to Ron's room.

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Harry and Ron were looking out the window glumly when Hermione reached the room.

"What do you reckon is wrong with Hermione?" Ron asked Harry.

"Draco." Hermione said.

Both boys jumped at her voice. They turned around to find Hermione standing a foot behind them.

"Mind warning us next time you approach?" asked Ron jokingly.

"Draco's a Death Eater." She said without warning.

"What?" yelled Harry and Ron.

"You sure?" asked Harry.

"Positive." Hermione replied.

No one spoke for several minutes. Harry and Ron stared at Hermione in disbelief and shock.

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