April 23, 2004

A/N: Hello again!!!! I have been in the writing mood lately, and so here I am, typing the nineteenth chapter. My birthday is in five days, and I really can't wait. I'm celebrating it tomorrow, though, so yay me!!!! I also wanted to clear something up. I kind of made it seem like the "Imposter Malfoy" died, but he only passed out. He has the protection spell on him, just like Harry. The spell reflected off him, and he only passed out. He did not die!!!!!! He just passed out!!!! There, I said it. On with the story...I'd also like to dedicate this chapter to Applescm: Thank you so much for reading this story!!! I'd also like to say that I made changes in chapter eighteen, so before you read this, re-read the last chapter. THANKS!!!

Reviewers:

Mojo the Rock Chick Munchkin: Well, Hermione isn't dead, and Draco isn't dead, and the Imposter is just passed out. Your guess was close. It was actually: Malfoy is the only Harry Potter Character I own. Thanks for guessing!!!

pirate-eflgal: I can't wait to read your story!!! I'll have my new story posted when I finish this one, so I'll try to email it to you sometime. I'll be waiting for your email.

Applescm: You got it right!!! Congrats!!!

Xmaverickf14x: I'm glad you like Orlando Bloom and Tom Felton, too. I really can't wait for Troy to come out. It is supposed to be really good. Did you really see Orlando Bloom in person??? You are so lucky. You should email me sometime so we can talk.

chrystalids: Wow...that was a good guess. I really don't know what to say, so I guess you'll have to keep on reading. I just want to say thank you!!!

Smiles28: I'm glad you think this is cool.

Lannei: The torture will end when the story ends. Thanks for the review!

Disclaimer: I own Malfoy and no one else, except Professor Demos. I created him, so he's not in the book.

Chapter Nineteen

"So if you are here, then who is that?" she asked.

"I don't think I should tell you until we get back to the castle. He needs to get to Madam Pomfrey as soon as possible." His face was worried.

"It must be someone close to him, if he's that worried about whoever it is." She thought to herself.

"Draco, dear, what am I supposed to do?" asked Pansy.

He walked over to her and leaned to whisper something in her ear. "If you call me Draco, dear, one more time, I will personally make sure that you will never be able to talk at all ever again."

"But Draco," she pleaded.

"I don't love you. How many times do I have to say it for it to sink into your thick head? I love Hermione. You and I will never be together." He said, and tears began falling from Pansy's eyes.

"Fine. You'll get it someday. I'll make sure you get what you deserved." Pansy glared at him.

"On the count of three, touch the umbrella," said Draco. Hermione nodded her head. "One...two...three." Hermione, Draco, and the imposter were swept off the ground, and once again, Draco felt like a statue. A couple seconds passed, and the three landed on the ground outside the school. It was dark. Malfoy said a levitating charm, and the imposter floated above the ground. They rushed him up to the hospital wing, where Dumbledore was waiting for them, a worried Madam Pomfrey behind them.

"He put up a good show, he did. He played a wonderful you," whispered Dumbledore. "It's been about an hour. He should be changing back soon."

"The spell reflected off him." Draco said. "It hit my father."

"Yes, I saw everything." Dumbledore replied.

"Can I just take him before he really dies?" asked Madam Pomfrey impatiently.

"Yes, yes, of course," said Dumbledore. Draco moved the body over to a bead and watched as Madam Pomfrey began to heal him.

"Draco, who is that?" asked Hermione, a worried look on her face.

"I don't know how to explain it to you, Hermione," Draco said. "He insisted that he wanted to do it."

"Who?"

"Blaise Zambini."

Hermione's jaw dropped, and automatically her eyes welled up with tears. "Why would he do that for me?" she asked, tears flowing freely down her face.

"Hermione, he cares about you so much." Draco said, bringing her into a big hug. Hermione looked over his shoulder and at Blaise. Already was the potion wearing off and the body was beginning to look more like his own self. Hermione sighed, and cried into Draco's shirt.

"Is he going to be okay?" came the muffled voice of Hermione.

"He knew the risk of helping get you back, but we're almost certain that he will be alright," commented Dumbledore. Echoes of shoes rang out from the stairs of the Hospital Wing. She knew it was Harry, Ron, and Ginny.

Hermione's friends came rushing into the room and saw her crying into Draco's shoulder.

"Hermione, what's wrong?" asked Ron. She didn't say anything, and they knew the reason when they saw the body of Blaise lying on the bed.

"Hermione, I am so sorry," said Ginny. "Is he going to be okay?"

"He should be," replied a satisfied Madam Pomfrey. "He is resting soundly now." Hermione's head perked up.

"I'm staying here tonight to make sure he is okay," said Hermione.

"You really need to get some rest," said Harry.

"NO I DON'T!!!! My friend almost died to save me, and I'm going to stay here to make sure he is alright!" Tears welled up in her eyes again, and Draco pulled her closer to him.

"Hermione, he really won't get better any faster with you waiting here with him. I bet if we come back tomorrow morning, you'll be able to talk to him." Draco whispered in her ear. "You really need some sleep. Please come with me to our dormitory." Hermione gave in.

"Fine, but first thing in the morning, we are coming back here." She said.

"Deal."

"We'll see you tomorrow, Hermione," said her friends as the couple left. Hermione held onto Draco's hand tightly all the way to their dormitory.

When they got inside, Draco scooped Hermione up in his arms and took her to her room. He set her down on her bed and kissed her on the forehead. He turned to leave, but she grabbed his hand.

"Don't leave me," she whispered.

"I won't ever leave you. I need to go get changed, and I'll be right back. Promise." He rushed out of her room, ran to his and got his pajamas on, and rushed back to her. He sat down on the edge of her bed, and was greeted by her hugging his waist.

"Will you stay with me tonight?" she asked.

"If you want me to," he replied. He got under the covers next to her, and she rested her head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her, and he sighed. "Good night, my 'Mione," he whispered, and he closed his eyes.

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A/N: Well, what did you think of it? I think it was a little short, but I think it was actually interesting. I'd like to thank crystalids for her idea. I kinda followed it, but I actually think I changed it a little. Anyways, thank you!!! (

~Elven at Heart