Join the Cutting Club
By Emma L. Granger
Summary: Ever heard of cutting yourself to relieve stress? Pain? Hermione lost in all her sorrows decides to explore this option. Will Malfoy care enough to help? Will he even find out...D/Hr.
Disclaimer: No...yeah...no, yeah it's no.
A/N: And if any of you readers have read any funny fics or fics where Draco is immensely caring and kind to Hermione please tell me in your review, I Love comedy and romance (it's just so good together, lol).
Merlin's fluffy pink beard (lol, I love it when Faylinn would say that in The New Girl)!
31 reviews over night! Wrap me in bubble wrap and call me Sally (no that's not my name). Thank you all so much!!! You guys ROCK (I say that a lot, don't I? lol, well you know you love it). Btw, the ball was on Christmas Eve so since it's after midnight it's Christmas.
Ok here are some of your concerns answered. My explanations:
The reason for the whole Hermione Potter thing besides the whole reason where Draco almost tells what Ron did, there is a bigger reason. That reason is, as you all know Hermione is adopted. I mentioned this earlier in the story. I wanted all of you to find out who it was so I had to think of something obviously, :) I've read many stories where Hermione automatically becomes Sirius' daughter. I wanted to do something different (I haven't read a Hermione Potter story yet so if there's one oh well. it's not hard to come up with that idea). At first I wanted Hermione to be Harry's sister as in actually be the daughter of Lily and James but I realized that was impossible. Knowing Hermione's birthday and Harry's I know that there is no way Lily could have gotten pregnant and given birth to Hermione that fast so I made that story up. I tried to explain it as clearly as possible. I'll try and explain it again:
Hermione is Dudley's biological sister. As in she's a Dursley. When Vernon and Petunia discovered she was a witch they were disgusted. They were so disgusted they decided to hand Hermione over to the Potters who adopted Hermione into their family. On the night of Lily and James' deaths Voldemort never got to Hermione. When Hagrid arrived to get Harry he didn't know Hermione was there. No one knew of Hermione Potter other than Lily and James and the Dursleys. Dumbledore found out when a letter was found at the Potters' home that explained everything to Hermione (just in case something happened to them [the Potters]). Dumbledore tried to get Hermione so she'd be united with Harry, her brother but couldn't since Hermione had already been adopted by the Grangers (who had lived nearby the Potters). This is how Hermione is a Potter. When she was adopted the first time they changed her last name from Dursley, the second time it was changed from Potter to Granger, and now it's back to Potter. Hope you understand a bit better now :)
Anon: I understand what you're saying. Do you read all my A/Ns? Well in one I explained that I know it's impossible for her too be completely cheery but did you ever consider she's wearing a mask, trying to hide her emotions? I know that I'll never be able to fully comprehend the cutting concept and its world because I've never cut myself. I've only known two people who did. One was my best friend's friend's ex-girlfriend and the other was a girl named Tara who acted exactly like Hermione is acting now. Everyday she went to school and acted all happy and stuff. I didn't know she cut herself till she told my friend who happened to tell me. Well that's all I can say to you. Sorry the issue upset you so much.
Wren Craven: Wow, thanks for all the compliments and reviews! As for the straight thing, yes everyone that will be mentioned in this story will be straight. But don't get me wrong I'm not against anyone or anything like that. I have a friend who's bisexual and I don't care what gender or genders she likes to go out with. Though there were a lot of kids that started freaking out. Oh and about the chills when they kissed. I know what you mean when I read a story about Draco and Hermione and Draco does something romantic or whatever and they kiss, I squeal. Stupid, I know, but I can't help myself :)
RavenDeath7: I hope you didn't take that too seriously. Thanks for explaining it all, now I'll fully understand your penname :)
Demons Tears: Thanks for reading my fic! ...And explaining what kawaii means :)
ablakevh: Yes that's true (about Draco), and the mistletoe was my favorite part too!
Lynn-50670: Omg, I feel so stupid. I meant to type lightbulb. Curse my stupidity and typing errors. Thank you so much for telling me that but I fear I wouldn't even past the test to make it on Jeopardy (but I'm not that bad at Wheel of Fortune!). I'm gonna read An End To It All, it sounds great.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same.
by Flavia Weedn
Last chapter (chapter 10):
"Yeah, but I seriously promise I'll never do anything like that to you again."
"Oh I knew that Ron. You can't flirt with me anymore, you're too busy with Luna." She grinned as the tip of Ron's ears turned pink. 'Ah sweet humiliation.'
"Bugger off Hermione."
"But Ron where's the fun in that? I think this way is so much better." She laughed. He smiled. Ron opened his arms awaiting to embrace Hermione.
"Friends?"
She nodded. "Friends." They hugged. Hermione heard the portrait swing open but didn't pay it any attention until she heard Ron growl, "Malfoy."
Chapter 10:
"Weasley." Draco smirked as he walked over to them.
"How'd you get in here?" Ron asked.
"As Head Boy I know all the passwords to the rooms in Hogwarts in case of emergencies." He explained to him as if it were the most well known fact in the world. "Now if you excuse me. Hermione and I will be leaving before you can hurt her again." He reached out for her hand. She hesitated at first but grabbed his hand as he pulled her off the couch.
Ron ignored Draco's comment and stood up, "You're leaving with him? I understand he's the Head Boy and all but you don't have to do what he says Hermione." Hermione gave Ron a look that said it all. Ron could be clueless at times but he wasn't completely stupid. "Mione, do you have feelings for him?"
She looked down at the floor, Draco looked the other way, and Ron just stood there. Ron took the awkward silence as a yes.
Draco couldn't take the fact that he was in the Gryffindor common room any longer, "Let's go." He quietly mumbled and they both went through the portrait. Draco went out first. He looked back and saw Hermione wasn't there. But then he heard her voice.
"Ron, I know it's hard to believe but he's changed. Just don't tell Harry yet, ok? Ginny already knows."
He didn't hear him reply anything. He assumed he was too shocked to argue or retort. But he would bet the entire Malfoy fortune that the weasel had nodded his head or whispered the word yes. At that moment Hermione came out and he could tell she wanted to leave. They started their walk to their room. It was one of the most silent walks either one had ever had.
Draco woke up. It was Christmas morning. Even though he didn't enjoy the holiday that much he couldn't deny that he like the perks. One in particular was his favorite, PRESENTS! He ran into the bathroom, which was unoccupied and brushed his teeth. He showered and changed into a white shirt and a pair of baggy, blue jeans. Then he dashed down the stairs. He peered under the tree and found his stash of gifts. There were so many. "YES!" He shouted...by mistake.
Hermione awoken by his sudden outcry of joy opened her door to see what was going on. She glanced below where Draco stood. He felt her gaze upon him and looked up. Their eyes locked. They stared at each other for a minute before looking away leaving each other with extremely red blushes. Hermione seized the moment and went to get ready.
After showering and brushing teeth, and so on she came down stairs in a red sweater and black cargo pants. She walked down the stairs and over to Draco who had finally finished opening his presents.
"Hi." Hermione said shyly.
"Hey, Hermione. Thanks for the book." he waved the book in his hand. It was titled 101 Ways To Improve Your Quidditch Skills.
"Your welcome."
"Yeah. Uh you know last night. When-um-Weasley asked you if you...liked me? You never really answered him. I was just wondering, you know, if you did?" He said with difficulty, never really making eye contact.
Hermione gulped. Should she tell him the truth? "Yeah, I remember." She paused. "And...I do." It was her turn to look down in embarrassment.
"Really?"
"Yes." Then Draco did something she hadn't expected at all. He took his hand and cupped her cheek and kissed her! It was like the one last night underneath the mistletoe but with more passion. But this time...she didn't run away. After they pulled away Hermione's eyes remained shut while Draco opened his and smiled at her expression. Hermione quickly recovered and flashed her eyes open. A new blush found its way to her cheeks and was burning brightly.
Draco reached under the tree and grabbed a pretty wrapped parcel. It had shimmering green wrapping paper and a lovely red bow on it. It was rather thin and long.
"Here." He said handing the present over to Hermione. She looked up and eyed the prettily wrapped box. "It's for you." She smiled sweetly at him before opening the gift. When she did a gasp escaped her lips. In the box on top of the maroon velvet (in the box) was a beautiful diamond pavé heart necklace. Hermione had heard these were really expensive, well at least to her they were.
"Draco..." She was speechless. "Thank you so much. You shouldn't have really. I don't think I can take this."
Draco's happy expression changed, he looked crestfallen. "No Draco, it's not that it's not beautiful. Because believe me it is! But I don't deserve this. So much spent on one gift for one person. Draco I am truly honored but I just can't."
"Hermione I won't take no for an answer. I want you to have this. I really do. Don't worry about how much I spent on it. It's my gift for you and I you're wearing it."
Hermione started to argue but he put his finger to her lips, which caused them to tremble. "Shh. Here let me help you put it on." Her took the necklace out of the box while Hermione brushed her hair to the front allowing Draco to put the necklace on. She felt the cold metal touch her neck and felt Draco's fingers struggling with the necklace's clasp. His touch sent tingles down her spine. He finally succeeded and sat back down on the couch.
"Thank you." Hermione said fingering the heart pendant lovingly.
Draco smiled, "Your welcome." Then his watch lit up. He looked down at his wrist and announced, "We're late for breakfast."
(In the Great Hall):
"Hermione! Where did you get that necklace?!" Ginny gawked at the stunning christmas present that hung around Hermione's neck.
"Some one gave it to me."
"Who?" Ron asked curiously, a bit too curious.
"My parents." She blinked twice while she lied through her teeth. Ron knew immediately that she was lying. Hermione always blinked too much when she lied.
She started to pick up her food and then glanced around the room. Her gaze fell upon a certain silver haired boy who happened to have been looking at her too. Draco smiled at her and Hermione smiled back. She turned around back to her plate and started to eat.
A/N: I'm sorry I couldn't make it longer. I just couldn't think of what else to add. The next chapter is definitely going to be the New Year's Eve Party. Hope you liked Hermione's present. Maybe now Draco will finally be able to beat Harry. Ha ha ha ha, ok now that we've all had our laughs it's back to business. You know the deal by now, 5 or more reviews for the next chappie. But don't plan on seeing it too soon because school starting soon and I'll be loaded with homework and tests. Please review, it'll make my rather grim day!
-EMMA!