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: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-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).
I had time so I typed this up so one of my reviewers wouldn't die (you know who you are, lol). Anyways the next update probably won't be till next Saturday. See you then!
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A/N. I'll try and find time (school starts Monday and then it's back to homework, tests, quizzes, and other junk).
WOOHOO! We hit the 150 mark. At the bottom is the list but this time no comments because it makes the chapter longer than it appears. The next time the list will appear will be if/when we hit 200. I hope I got everyone!
I'm playin the role
Of the happy girl
But no one knows
Inside i'm alone
But i would never let it show
I get everyday
Too much work and not enough play
Over and over
It's always the same
YEAH!
But you can make everything OK...
Last chapter (chapter 11):
"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.
Chapter 12:
'What should I wear?' Hermione's bed was cluttered with items of clothing. She had emptied all her cabinets of her clothing and still couldn't decide what to wear. She let out a frustrated groan and fell on her back onto her wrinkled clothes on her bed. In her head she thought of all her outfits.
'Red shirt and denim skirt? No, too casual. My pink dress? gag No, got that as a gift. Wish I could throw it away...My white dress? Where is it...?' She rummaged through all the clothes on her bed. Not there. All the other pieces of furniture in her room had been emptied. Her trunk?! Had she checked there?
She went over to it and opened it up. 'Ugh. So many books! Oh my god, what's this doing to me? Aha! I found it!' She took out the creamy white dress it was plain but elegant no less. She held it up to her body in front of her full-length mirror. It still fit and was still as beautiful as ever.
"Ginny it's been a hour and this is all you did?" Hermione gazed at her complexion. She had never been good with make up so she had asked Ginny to help her.
"Hey I did your make up and hair. The whole process takes time you know." She argued.
Hermione had pale pink lip-gloss and pink blush, less make up than she had worn to the ball but she still looked gorgeous. Her hair was straightened and flowing gracefully down her back.
"Herm, you look great." Ginny complimented her.
"Oh Gin you know I hate that nick name. Why don't you call me Mione?"
"Yeah well only the guys call you that. I like Herm. It's fun to annoy the heck out of you."
"Fine whatever you say Gin-Gin." She teased back.
"I'd hit you with a pillow but that'd destroy an hour's worth of work. So thank god tonight."
"Whatever you say Gin." Hermione headed for the door.
"And don't forget to tell me everything tomorrow! Every single detail." Ginny said as Hermione turned the doorknob.
"Fine Ginny. See you tomorrow!"
'Why isn't she here yet?' Draco thought. They were supposed to floo over to his house soon.
Hermione walked through the door. 'Wow.' He thought. She was wearing a white dress with straps that was not too long but not too short. It was just the right length. Around her neck she wore the necklace Draco had given her; he smiled inwardly. Her make up was flawless and her hair perfect. 'Mother will certainly approve of her...as long as she doesn't find out who she is.'
"Are we leaving?" He heard Hermione say.
"Er...yeah" Draco walked over to the fireplace and grabbed some floo powder. He was rather nervous about all this yet strangely excited. He just hoped all went well and his mother wouldn't find out.
He threw the powder into the fire and the flames quickly changed colors. "Malfoy Manor." He grabbed Hermione's hand quickly as they both made their journey.
"Hello Draco. Hello..." Mrs. Malfoy greeted her son and his company by the marble fireplace in the Malfoy Manor.
"Emily Norwall." Hermione thought of her childhood best friend.
"Please to meet you Emily. Thank you for coming."
"Oh it's nothing Mrs. Malfoy. I was happy to come. Thank you so much for inviting me."
Mrs. Malfoy was surprised by Emily's response. She was kind and polite. She looked like a nice girl. "Please call me Narcissa. You know you're not all like the girls Draco usually brings home, especially that one girl. What was her name? Penelope?"
"Mum!" Draco was embarrassed. If they were together too long his mother would break out the albums and start showing Hermione baby pictures. He shuddered at the thought.
"Oh come on Draco. It's true you know. I've never really liked any of those girls. You seem like a nice girl though."
"Thank you Narcissa." Hermione finally looked around and noticed no one was there.
It seemed Draco had noticed too when he ask, "Where's everyone?"
"Well, I decided we should have a quiet little dinner instead. I haven't seen you in a long time. And letters don't do justice."
(halfway through dinner):
"So Emily dear, what house are you in?" Narcissa asked dabbing her lips with a napkin.
"Slytherin." She lied (and blinked).
Draco wanting to get off the subject said, "Emily's the Head Girl."
"Really? Well that settles it. You are definitely different than the rest. You must be a wonderful student. It seems as if my Draco has finally found some one for him. When are you two getting married?"
Draco choked on his food while Hermione was trying hard not to spit out anything. Draco finally managed to swallow and say, "What?!"
"Draco you seem really in love with Emily. I think you should get married as soon as possible."
'Did my mother just say love?' He hadn't even gone as far as saying that he loved her. Maybe he did? He didn't know. He quickly recovered and replied, "Don't you think it's a bit too soon for that?"
"And why not? Your father and I married right after graduation."
Hermione was remaining quiet. She couldn't think of anything to say.
"You know what mum, it's getting late and we don't want to burden you or anything." Draco was trying to escape the conversation.
"Nonsense. It's not even twelve yet."
Hermione finally found her voice, "Narcissa I think Draco's right. I am a little tired. We really don't want to bother, but dinner was delicious."
"Well...if you must." Narcissa gave up.
"Thanks for the dinner mum. I'll write soon!" Draco called and then he and Hermione disappeared into the flames of the fireplace once again.
Draco and Hermione had changed into their pajamas and were sitting on the couch. Hermione was in her light red nightgown and Draco in his green pajama pants and shirt. Hermione was reading a book and Draco just kept glancing at his watch.
"Five minutes till midnight." He announced. Hermione put down her book and looked at him.
"What do I have something on my face?"
"No." She laughed. "Do you-er-know of any Muggle traditions?"
"I know a few."
"Do you know the one about New Year's Eve?"
"You mean the one where you kiss a person at twelve and you'll supposedly be with that person all year long?" He asked.
"Yeah. Do you believe in it?"
"Not particularly, no. But it couldn't hurt to try, could it?"
"No. So...how much time is left now?" Hermione said peering over at his watch.
"One minute." This was going to be one long minute.
Hermione started humming the Jeopardy song (na, na, na, na. na, na, na, na. na, na, na, na. na-na, na, na, na, na. na, na, na, na, na, na, na. na-na na na-na-na-na!) while Draco's eyes were practically glued to his watch. "10 seconds." He whispered.
Hermione put down her book again.
9
Draco shifted a bit.
8
Hermione blinked (not the lying type).
7
Draco looked up at Mione then back down at his watch. "6 seconds."
5
Hermione stared up at the ceiling. This was taking forever.
4
"3 seconds."
2
Draco's watch beeped and he leaned over to Hermione's side of the couch and they kissed. Then they snogged...a bit...ok a really long time. Hermione took a breath and whispered in Draco's ear, "Happy New Year."
A/N: That chapter was rather uneventful. I think there'll only be 3-4 more chapters during the school year and then the summer! Yay, I can't wait till the summer! I think it's gonna be the best part of the story yet! I hope I put the right amount of na(s). You know: 5 or more reviews for the next chap! Liked the chapter? Hated it? Review and tell all, I mean me! Please review and make my day!
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