Love Sick
Chapter Thirty
Once Draco and Hermione entered class, they went their seperate ways. He sat down with his Slytherins in the back and Hermione sat next to Ron quietly. Ron gazed at her a few times but Hermione stared straight ahead. Hermione had a mixture of emotions inside her that were slowly driving her insane. She had chosen to be with Draco but she was worried about the sort of relationship she had with him. What do you call a relationship being a woman on the side? And what if she made a horrible mistake? But then there was Dean who was interested in her and she done the dumbest thing in the world. She led him on and although she was sure that Draco's accusations about going to be raped by Dean wasn't true, she still was scared to be near Dean. Hermione sat in class for the next hour keeping quiet. For the first time she never answered any questions the professor threw at the students. Ron even tried to make small talk which ended with a grunt.
After class ended, Ron took Hermione's arm and pulled her to the corner of the room. Hermione glared at him and shoved him off.
"What?" Hermione asked annoyed.
"What's up with you and Dean? And why were you with Malfoy?" Ron asked.
"Nothings between me and Dean and as for Draco I don't know." Hermione said honestly. Ron gave her a disbelieving look.
"Hermione! If there's anything, anything that the scum is doing to you, tell me okay?" Ron said worriedly.
"Of course and by the way he's not a scum." Hermione said as she began to walk out of the room, but Ron pulled her arm again.
"What? Not a scum?" Ron said shocked. "Are you going out with him again?"
"I...I really don't know." Hermione said pulling her arm away from him. "Can we please catch up with Harry?" Hermione asked. Ron nodded and kept quiet until they caught up with Harry who stood right outside the Green House.
"Hey! I was wondering where you guys were." Harry said smiling.
"Why weren't you in Potions?" Hermione asked concerned.
"I..I slept in." Harry said looking down shamefully.
"Harry Potter! Don't lie to me I was with you at breakfast. " Hermione scolded.
"He was drunk last night Hermione, he pretended he was all right at breakfast but kept vomiting." Ron said after awhile. Hermione gasped.
"You loud mouth!" Harry yelled at Ron then looked at Hermione, "Hey! It's no big deal. I just had a hang over. I'm fine now. See?" Harry said as he began to walk around them.
"You got drunk!" Hermione yelled.
"Calm down! It was no big deal!" Harry said.
"You worry too much." Ron piped in. Hermione narrowed her eyes at both of them.
"Always make me seem like the big bad mom. Thats the last time I will worry about you guys." Hermione said as she began to walk to her next class. Harry and Ron ran up to her sides.
"Oh come on! We want you to care but don't tell me that you never got drunk before." Harry said.
"I never!" Hermione said appalled at suggesting the idea.
"Anyways Hermione is dating Malfoy again." Ron said. Great Ron always screw everything up! And were not technically dating, even though he called me his girl. Harry stopped walking and stared at Hermione. She couldn't figure out his expressions. He seemed stunned.
"I'm not dating him. Okay....actually I don't know." Hermione said. Ron gave her a side wards glance.
"You either are or not. You kissed him and I saw it." Ron said. Harry still hadn't spoken and Hermione was beginning to worry.
"Shut up! Just shut up!" Hermione screamed at Ron. "Harry? Are...are you mad?" She asked.
"I..I'm not mad, just a little surprised. Listen I got to head to class. I missed one already." Harry said as he left them to enter the Green House.
"Look what you did!" Hermione yelled at Ron.
"What I did? Look what you did Hermione! You know its wrong to hang with the wrong crowd. Why would you want to be with him?" Ron asked.
"I..I like him okay! Now stop bugging me about my relationships." Hermione said annoyed.
"I can bug you cause you're my friend." He said.
"Friends don't annoy the fuck out of each other. What me and Draco have is nothing big of a deal, don't worry yourself. I can handle myself." Hermione asked. Ron's face became pale.
"You love Malfoy?" Ron asked.
"I don't know." Hermione said.
"Hermione!" Ron said.
"I said I don't know. Now please drop this." Hermione said calmly.
"Okay...but if you ever get hurt and you come crying to me and Harry all I will be saying is I told you so." Ron said.
"Whatever Lavender lover." Hermione said as she ran into the Green House as students began to enter. Ron gave a shocked look and ran after her.
"Say what!" Ron screamed. Hermione began to laugh.
"L-L-L-Lavender Brown Lover." Hermione said giggling.
"Shut up! People can hear you." Ron said getting red.
"I knew it, I knew it, I knew it. You love her." Hermione said laughing.
"I'm glad you find it so amusing." Ron sneered. Hermione tried her best to recollect herself as she sat down at her desk. Harry was sitting in front of her writing something on a piece of parchment. Ron gave him a quick look and shrugged sitting next to Hermione. That's when Padma, Seamus and Neville ran over to their desks.
"You are not going to believe what's on the front cover of the Daily Prophet." Seamus said urgently. Hermione leaned in to look at the newspaper on Ron's desk. Harry also turned half way to look down at the Daily Prophet. There was a picture of Lucius Malfoy avoiding the camera as he made his way down the stone stairs of his Manor.
Malfoy Put Away For Good
It had been a hard case over the last few weeks in court but finally Lucius Malfoy was charged for murdering muggles and wizards alike. He was captured earlier last week at his estate and evidence had been revealed that he use to work for the Dark Lord as a Death Eater before he disappeared. He was sent to Askaban earlier this morning and would be put away for the rest of his life. More information about this convict inside.
Hermione gasped in shock. That must have been the reason why Draco was sent to Professor Dumbledore. How is he taking it? Ron gave a shocked look before grinning and all Hermione could do was stare at the moving picture.
"Good riddance!" Ron said. "That's one down from the many to be captured."
"Hermione?" Padma said looking at her worriedly.
"Yea?" Hermione said.
"Don't you think its a good thing?" She asked.
"I guess so." Hermione said worriedly.
"Who would have thought?" Seamus said smiling. Yeah, who would have thought. Poor Draco...
"Let's not talk about this, the professor's coming." Harry said trying to remain calm. Hermione wondered how he felt about the whole situation. And why was Harry suddenly quiet, he didn't once look at Hermione. Is he mad at me? But why would he be? He wasn't before. Oh I Wish I knew!
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At lunch, Hermione went to the library to think about everything that was happening. She felt pity for Draco to go through so many things all in one year and she knew she was making it difficult for him as well. Hermione set her bag on the desk and sunk in her chair. After a few minutes of pondering, she came to the decision that she would be there for him no matter what. Who else would? Blaise was so busy with Ginny these days. Goyle and Crabbe hardly ever talk to him. Pansy has her own problems to worry about.
Hermione gave a sigh. How sad that no one is there for Draco and all these years she had Harry, Ron, Ginny, Lavender, Padma and Pavarti to be there for her when she needed someone to count on. Especially Harry, which made her wonder why he was suddenly acting strange around her.
"Hermione?" A familiar voice breaking her thoughts.
"Hmm?" Hermione replied looking up to see Draco standing at the table watching her. He set his bag on the desk as she came around to sit next to Hermione.
"Are you okay?" Draco asked. Hermione took his hand.
"I should be asking you if you're all right." Hermione said. Draco gave her a smile and hugged her.
"You heard, didn't you?" Draco said.
"Yes Draco." Hermione said "How do you feel about this?"
"I honestly am worried." Draco said. Hermione disconnected the embrace and stared into his grey beautiful eyes.
"I understand." Hermione whispered.
"No, I don't think any one does." Draco said looking down. "How am I suppose to feel about losing a father that I hated so much but then depended on all my life?"
"I'm really sorry." Hermione said quietly.
"You're luckier then you think, Hermione. You have a family that loves you." Draco said. "I never had a family like that."
"Oh Draco." Hermione gave him another hug and this time held on to him. "I am truly sorry for all of this, I don't want you to hurt."
"It's okay. I have to see mother this weekend. She's probably taking this harder then I am." Draco said.
"Okay." Hermione whispered. Draco held on to her and put his head on her shoulder as she began to brush his hair back. Hermione never wanted to let him go, she wanted to take away everything horrible in his life. She wanted to see him smile. "I'll be here for you, Draco. If you ever need me."
"I need you now." Draco said looking up at her and kissing her forehead. "Can you come with me to the Manor?" Hermione's eyes widened.
"I..I..don't.. I..shouldn't..." Draco placed his finger on her lips.
"I'll take that as a yes." Draco said smirking. He got up and took her hand dragging her out of the library.
"Where are you taking me?" Hermione asked surprised.
"To your next class, Defense Against the Dark Arts." Draco said. Hermione looked down at her watched and gasped. She only had two minutes to get to her class and she had forgotten how much time she spent in the library.
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Hermione set her bag on the couch and stared at Ron for a second before remembering why she came to the Gryfindor tower. She sat down next to him by the coffee table where all his books and parchment were scattered.
"Where's Harry?" Hermione asked. Ron looked up surprised to see her there and scratched his head.
"I don't know." Ron answered. "Hey...can you help me with this project?" He asked showing her his parchment. Hermione gave it a glance and sighed.
"Later. Right now I need to find him." Hermione said.
"Geez. Why?" Ron asked.
"I need to ask him something." Hermione said.
"Which is?" Ron asked.
"Can't tell you, right now." Hermione answered and left him. She ran up the stairs and knocked on the boy's dormitory. Hermione wanted to know something that has been eating her all day and she didn't care what lengths she had to go through to find the answer. Neville opened the door and looked down at her confused to see her.
"Hey." Neville said.
"Hi Neville. Is Harry inside?" Hermione asked.
"No. I haven't seen him since last class." Neville said.
"Thanks. See you later." She said as she walked down the hall to the girls dormitory. Once she entered she found Lavender and Pavarti talking. They were the only two in the room and Hermione decided to ask them as well.
"Hey guys have you seen Harry?" Hermione asked. Lavender turned around from her bed and stared at her for a second before answering.
"Oh yeah. I seen him with Padma a while ago in the library." Lavender said.
"Thanks." Hermione said and left the two of them to continue whatever nonsense they were talking about. Hermione came back to the common room and found Ron struggling with his quill. He seemed very frustrated the way he stuck his tongue out to the side and frowned a few times.
"Hey, you still need help?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah. Of course." Ron said looking up at her.
"After I come back I'll help you, so don't stress yourself." Hermione offered as she walked across the room. "Oh, and take care of my bag for me."
"Sure." Ron said confused. He leaned back on the couch and stared at the fire place as Hermione walked out of the portrait hole. Hermione walked quickly along the corridors until she reached her favorite place, the library. Hermione walked through the isles of book shelves to find Harry. When she finally had, he was leaning against Padma who's back was to the wall. His tongue was down her throat and her one leg was wrapped around his waist. Hermione stood there for a while trying to register the scene in front of her. Get a room guys, seriously! Hermione gave a little cough to get their attention but it didn't work. Then she coughed louder but still Harry and Padma seemed to be in another world. Oh god! Hermione walked over to them and tapped Harry on the shoulder.
"Harry!" Hermione hissed. Harry heard but couldn't get himself away from Padma's mouth.
"Mmm." Was all Harry was able to say. Or was that a moan? Hermione tapped her foot impatiently. Aren't you guys running out of breath? Hermione gave him another ten seconds before she got angry.
"Harry Potter get your mouth out of hers right now!" Hermione said loudly. Harry obeyed as he eased off of Padma who was still kissing him.
"Okay..okay." Harry said between kisses. "Be right back." He said hoarsely to Padma. She nodded and Hermione took the opportunity to drag him out of the area. Harry was fixing himself and wiping his mouth as they made it outside of the Library.
"Of all the places." Hermione said shaking her head. "Anyways, thats not why I'm here." Changing the subject.
"Well it better be good 'Mione, I was having fun." Harry pouted.
"Oh give me a break! You've been with them all. She can wait for the famous Harry Potter." Hermione said.
"So what is it?" Harry asked leaning against the wall with one foot and his hands folded across his chest.
"Today, when Ron told you about me and Draco. You seem so...different. Like you were mad or something." Hermione said. Harry raised his eye brow and brushed his chin.
"I'm not mad. Like I said before, I'm just surprised." Harry said.
"Surprised? You knew about the thing I had with him."
"That's the thing. I know you want him then you don't then you do then you're mad then you're happy. Let's just say that you abused the emotional part of the relatioship you have with Malfoy." Harry said quickly. Hermione narrowed her eyes at him.
"So why are you surprised this time?" Hermione asked.
"Because, you shouldn't fool around with some one who's going to get married." Harry said quietly.
"But what can I do? He said he will do anything he can to not get married." Hermione said.
"Yeah. But what if he doesn't? How are you going to handle you're next heart break?" Harry asked. Hermione looked down because she had nothing to say. Harry put a hand on her shoulder which made her look up at him.
"I said it before and I'll say it again. Don't make a choice you'll regret." Harry said. That made a small tear come to her eye. Harry noticed and gave a small frown. "Don't cry. It's just how life is, okay." Harry said. Hermione nodded and moved back from him as his arm dropped.
"I guess you should go back to your snogging." Hermione said with a small smile. Harry gave a sigh and put his hand through his hair.
"I guess I should. Take care of yourself. If you ever need anything. You know where I am." Harry said with a wink as he walked back into the library. I know where you'll be, right by my side. As always. Hermione smiled to herself and walked back to the Gryfindor tower.