Authors Notez: Thanks for correcting my grammer. To think I made so much mistakes! Well I'll try to double, no triple check my grammer. It's kind of hard for me sometimes when I rush to write a chapter for you adoring readers! But I love you all because your reviews are very helpful. OOOh...one more thing, this story is yet to be done. I never knew I would make it this long. But don't worry, somethings are worth the wait. Now...Go and Read.
Love Sick
Chapter Twenty One
Hermione sat next to Ginny at the Gryfindor stands as everyone screamed and cheered for the Gryfindor Team who came out. Harry was the first to stand in the field, since he was Captain. He eventually got better that night and was able to still play. Following him was Ron, Neville, Dean, Seamus, Chad, Gregory and the rest of the team. Hermione looked over at Ginny who couldn't wait for Blaise to come out with his Slytherin team.
After the announcer waited for the screaming fans of the Gryfindors, he began to call out the Slytherin team. Blaise came out first and winked at Ginny before anyone else noticed. Ginny blushed and looked over at Hermione, who gave her a smile. Hermione thought about how hard it was for Ginny to cheer for Blaise and Ron at the same time. Hermione's head snapped her head when she heard Draco's name being called. He came out into the field and joined the rest of the team silently. He didn't wave his hand or smile. He didn't have his usual smirk either. He just had a straight face.
After the balls came flying out their case and the teams were in position the game began. Hermione's head went from Harry to Ron to Draco and back. A few times she wanted to cry out for Draco to move away from a ball coming at him but she knew better then that. He had a quick eye so he swiftly dashed passed it before it made a forcefully hit. Hermione bit her lips from time to time to keep her from screaming at Draco to catch the Snitch.
Harry swooped by were Hermione and Ginny were sitting and gave them a wink. Ginny laughed and waved at Harry who gave her a high five before he went back to his search for the Snitch.
"And the Slytherins score 50 points!" The announcer screamed into the microphone. Hermione snapped her head over at Draco who was right behind Harry. Both of the guys happened to see the Snitch. Hermione looked around the field but couldn't see where they were looking at. All of the sudden both of them were head to head gliding towards the Slytherin stand. Hermione couldn't handle the anticipation, within a few minutes one of them will catch the snitch.
"I have to go." Hermione said glancing over at Ginny.
"But Harry's going to catch the Snitch!" Ginny said frowning at Hermione.
"I can't handle this!" Hermione said in frustration. She gently pushed passed Ginny and ran out of the Stand. Hermione walked away as she could hear the crowd cheering and yelling. She didn't know which one of them won but her heart was racing. She found herself walking towards the lake. She sat down trying to count to ten and take deep breaths.
"Its just a game, its just a game." Hermione said to herself. After sitting on the rocks for a while Hermione heard a few loud voices coming towards her. She turned around to catch the Gryfindor group walking over to Hermione.
"WE WON!" Ron screamed plopping next to Hermione. Ginny clapped her hands and giggled next to Lavender, Parvati and Padma.
"That's great!" Hermione said smiling over at Ron.
"Harry caught it after hanging on to the side of the Slytherin stand." Dean said grinning. Okay stop gloating now.
"Hey, stop it. I want to tell her that I won!" Harry said smiling as he made his way over the group.
"Sorry, we're just too happy. We only got one more game. If we win we get the Trophy!" Seamus said. Hermione gave a weak smile and turned away from them.
"Did you see Goyle? He tried to rush me! Can you believe that goof." Ron said who still couldn't stop smiling. Hermione nodded and rolled her eyes when Ron looked away.
"I gotta go." Hermione said as she made her way passed Neville, Dean and Ron. Harry gave her a confused look and walked up next to her.
"Where you going Hermione?" Harry whispered as Hermione shrugged.
"Somewhere away from here." Hermione replied sternly. Harry watched her for a second and nodded.
"See you around." Harry said and walked back to the Gryfindor team.
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Hermione spent the rest of the day in her room, away from the world and all its distractions. She sat down reading one of her favorite books, Behind The Magic. After four hours of reading the clock struck ten o clock. Hermione groaned because it was her and Draco's turn to patrol the corridors together. Hermione had ignored all thoughts of Draco the whole day. After the kissing in the rain scene Hermione had to admit to herself thats what she always wanted to experience. A kiss in the rain! She read it in some muggle book and she couldn't believe how good it felt. Although she began coughing afterwards then acted like it was nothing the next day.
Hermione slowly walked over to Draco's room. His door was open as he sat down also reading a book, it's funny how they thought alike. He liked books, but he hate to show it. She liked books and didn't care if she showed it. Hermione watched him while she stood in the hall. Draco somehow heard her and looked up. Hermione met his eyes before remembering why she was standing there like an idiot.
"We got patrol." Hermione said quickly. Draco nodded and picked up his robe from his chair. Hermione had changed earlier to something more loose and comfortable. A brown t-shirt with pink writings across the chest and a black jean skirt with brown stitching on the sides. She waited in the hall until he came out of his room. They walked in silence as they reached outside their portrait hole.
Draco glanced at her once in awhile as they walked through the corridors but none of them had the courage to speak. Say something! I'm so bored! Although Hermione had made it more then clear that they were never going to be in a relationship together, she still wanted him as a friend. But she was too scared to say that. Finally Draco and Hermione made it to the last corridor as they turned back towards their house, Draco stopped dead in his tracks.
"What's wrong?" Hermione asked confused. Draco looked around a few times.
"Nothing I though I heard something." Draco said.
"Its probably nothing. Could be the ghosts or house elfs, or even the paintings." Hermione said pointing around.
"Yea you're right. Lets get back in." Draco said. Hermione nodded and began to walk along side Draco once more. Although the lighting was very low and she could hardly outline Draco's body she felt as though his body was glistening. Hermione shook her head and continued to look straight ahead when Draco finally said something.
"So?" Draco said.
"So what?" Hermione asked.
"Well I can't stand this silence. Talk." Draco said jokingly.
"Umm... Hows life?" Hermione asked. This was getting ridiculous, how long can they both keep up this game of pretend. Hermione looked over at Draco who was staring down at her.
"Well..do you really want to know?" Draco said still with a bit of humor in his voice.
"Only if you want me to know. Hey..Sorry bout the game." Hermione said.
"Forget it. It's just a game." Draco said as he waved it off. Just a game? I know you too damn well, you hate losing to Harry. It wasn't just a game.
"Okay. So hows Pansy. I haven't seen her in a long time." Hermione said who had just remembered. Draco looked down at his feet. Hermione felt bad for even asking something like that.
"Sorry I asked." Hermione said quickly. Draco looked back at her.
"No its okay..Um..she's not doing so good. She's well...in St.Mungos." Draco said truthfully. Hermione slapped a hand to her mouth in worry.
"Oh my god. Is she okay?" Hermione asked worriedly. Draco looked at her in surprise. She knew exactly what he was thinking. Why would she care? But she had her reasons.
"She drank some potion and it affected her body." Draco said looking at her still confused. Hermione gasped, it was her worst fear come true. It was her fault that Pansy was in her sick bed.
"Oh my god...I am so sorry Draco." Hermione began to cry. Draco arched his eye brow and gripped her shoulders.
"What are you sorry about?" Draco asked.
"It's my fault." Hermione muttered under her breath still in complete dismal. I knew I shouldn't have given her that damn vile.
"What the hell is your fault?!" Draco asked still confused. Hermione just looked down and tried to brush away the tears.
"Is..is she okay?" Hermione asked ignoring his question.
"Umm..she has some complications. She said she might die but what the hell is your fault?" Draco asked as his voice began to rise.
"I gave her that potion! I gave it to her! It was me! She asked and I told her no but she begged me saying she didn't want to look fat. And she..she promised to not annoy me ever again if I did but I never knew she wanted to hide her pregnancy so I got her the potion from Snapes office. It's my fault if she dies! All my fault." Hermione said as she started to cry. Draco's face became horrified, shocked and in disbelief all in one expression.
Hermione backed away from him and began to walk fast to her house. Draco caught up to her before she reached the stairs. He grabbed her and forcefully turned her around.
"Calm down! Alright! Don't cry. Stop. Look at me. No! Look at me!" Draco said as Hermione slowly raised her eyes to his face. "Its going to be okay. The healers will take care of her." Draco said. Hermione shook her head as she wiped the tears from her face.
"It will be all my fault." Hermione stuttered under her breath.
"Listen, she's a mature person. It was her decision to drink it. She will be fine!" Draco said. Hermione looked away from him. He just doesn't get it. What if she dies? How will she ever live with herself. Draco took her in his arms and started to hush her. Hermione closed her eyes enjoying the sweet embrace as she wrapped her arms around his waist. What am I doing hugging him? Shut Up Granger! For once, enjoy this moment. Hermione and Draco stayed in that position for ten minutes before Draco let her go. Hermione gazed up at him, into his grey eyes.
"Hermione..?" Draco said softly.
"Yeah?" She replied. Draco took a deep breath and brushed her back with his fingers lightly.
"What am I suppose to do when I crave for you?" Draco said. Hermione bit her lip nervously, this is exactly what she was afraid of. How can she finish her school year with Draco everywhere with her, living with her, taking classes with her. She wanted him as badly as he did but Hermione knew it was impossible. They were from two different worlds.
"I don't know Draco. Can we not talk about this?" Hermione asked. Draco understandingly hugged her.
"Okay." He breathed into her hair. Hermione closed her eyes trying to hold back the new folds of tears that were about to come down.