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A/N: I'm back from my little trip But unfortunately I'm going to summer
school so it may take a bit long for chapters to get posted but I will do
my best. Hope you enjoy the new chapter, Keep Reviewing!!!
Chapter 12- An Untimely Death
The sun shined through the satin curtains in Hermione's bedroom. She rolled over with a groan; she didn't want to get out of bed today. But she knew she had too it was the only way she could heel. She pushed off her covers and lazily got dressed. She headed down the stairs to join the Malfoys for breakfast.
"Hello Hermione Darling, did you sleep well?" Narcissa asked.
"Oh yes thank you and yourself?"
"Not too bad"
Draco and his father sat in silence allowing the women to enjoy their small talk. When silence finally fell Lucius began
"Now that, that's over with I have some news. Tomorrow being August 3rd we will be going to The Jerardi's for a Barbeque. I expect you all to be on your best behaviors and not to embarrass me."
They all nodded in agreement. Of course he didn't need to say it but Lucius always likes to show off his superiority. Breakfast was the best Hermione had in a while. She tended to skip breakfast or not eat very much of it. She finished her breakfast not looking up once at Draco, for if she did she would see he would look at her every so often. He was so curious as to see what it was that cause that odd feeling in the pit of his stomach the other night. Still he couldn't figure out what it was. In the back of his head he was feeling sorry for what he'd done, as much as it was satisfying it was cruel all the same. Of course he would never admit to himself he was feeling guilty.
Hermione got up from the table pushing in her chair before she left. She walked over to the door to for a bit of fresh morning air. Just as she opened the door Pete was on the other side raising his hand to knock. Seeing Hermione's face he quickly brought it down.
"Oh sorry about that I was just about to knock"
Hermione said nothing, she just continued to stare at him with the "what do you want" look on her face.
Pete cleared his throat "umm..I-I just wanted to come over and apologize in person and hope we can be friends or at least work our way up to that. That is if you will forgive me."
Hermione's expression now changed to an "I'm listening, you've got my attention" look.
Pete started again "Hermione I'm so very sorry for what we did. You have no idea how sorry I am if I could take it back I would in an instant. All I want is for us to be friends if that."
Hermione could see how sincere Pete was and that he was telling the truth.
Followed by a sign and a long stare Hermione answered. "I guess I believe you and I can't trust you right now. But I guess it wouldn't be so bad to talk to you again. But I don't know about being friends again. Maybe later but not right now."
Pete smiled and gave Hermione a short hug. "Thank you! I can't stand you being mad at me."
"Yah well don't think you're off the hook. I don't completely forgive you. You at least have made an effort."
Hermione sat down on the step closing the door behind her. Pete sat down right beside her.
"I take it Draco hasn't apologized or even tried to make amends?"
"Nope actually he's been kind of a snob about it."
Hermione and Pete sat on the step for a bit talking about what happened and everything. They were so caught up in there conversation they didn't notice Draco eavesdropping. Getting bored of hearing the same thing more than once he went into the living room to read about the newest quidditch equipment. Hermione finally came him quite awhile later. Draco was still sitting on the couch. She seemed to be a bit more at ease. She went upstairs to her room like she did so many times. Reaching under her mattress she pulled out her diary.
This morning was a bit better than the rest of my days have been. Pete came over and apologized for everything in person. I didn't forgive him completely but I have begun talking to him again. Its not like there is anyone else to talk to round here. I mean Draco is being a complete jerk so there is nothing there. The day is still not over so who knows what will happen next.
Love,
Hermione
It was now around 3:30p.m.on August 2nd. Narcissa picked up the Daily Prophet and began to read the headline. Muggle Aircraft crashes on London's shore. No survivors found. Narcissa continued to read this section. It was awful the types of things muggles got into. At the end of the article there was a list of all the passengers aboard. She skimmed down the list of names before her heart stopped. There she saw in black and white Emily Granger. Tears filled her eyes. She remembered Emily (Hermione's mother) was going to be coming home early to surprise Hermione because she felt horrible for leaving her for the summer. She took the paper to the nearest garbage and tossed it in. She couldn't believe this she hopped no one else had read it yet. She didn't want Hermione to find out just yet. She had to be the one to tell her. A tear rolled down her face, hearing the sound of someone nearing she quickly wiped it away. It was Lucius.
"Narcissa I need to go to the Ministry. It's urgent. I don't know when I'll be home so don't wait for me."
Narcissa nodded and Lucius walked over to the fireplace and was gone in a puff of smoke. Trying to control her emotion she decided the best place and time to tell Hermione the news. She decided that after dinner she would sit her and Draco down and tell them.
Dinner came much to soon for Narcissa. She was dreading every minute that passed by. Unfortunately dinner was over. Narcissa shakily began "I need to speak with the both of you so if you could join me in the living room now. We need to have a talk."
They both followed her into the living room and sat down. They could sense she was nervous and what she had to say was important.
"Hermione darling, I hate to have to be the one to tell you this. But... Your mother was coming home today to surprise you because she felt bad for leaving you here. Unfortunately the plane she was coming home on crashed in London. There were no survivors. I'm so sorry Hermione."
Hermione sat in shock she didn't say a word or move. She didn't cry or even get teary eyes. Draco looked over at her. He couldn't believe this happened. This was dreadful. He had bee so terrible to her and now this happened. He felt sorry for her. But he we was confused she showed no emotion. Looking at his mother than back to Hermione he put his hand on hers. He didn't even realize he had done it. But he felt obligated to show some compassion.
Hermione didn't even move her hand from his. She surprisingly turned to him and put her head on his shoulder and began to cry. It took her a few minutes to register it in her mind that her mother was dead. Draco reluctantly put his arms around her and let her cry on him. Narcissa decided to leave Hermione be this must be a hard time for her. Narcissa patted Hermione on the shoulder and left the room. After about 15 minutes of continuous crying Hermione realized the situation. She quickly lifted her head and started at Draco the corners of his mouth raised. Draco smiling? And not just any smile a companionate smile? It didn't last long though. Hermione wiped the tears from her face.
G-r-a-Hermione, I'm sorry for everything" Draco choked out.
Not believing him or caring about what he had to say Hermione got up and went up stairs leaving Draco sitting on the couch with a wet shoulder. He didn't understand it. He apologized to her inst that hat she wanted? ...............................................................................................................................................
Chapter 12- An Untimely Death
The sun shined through the satin curtains in Hermione's bedroom. She rolled over with a groan; she didn't want to get out of bed today. But she knew she had too it was the only way she could heel. She pushed off her covers and lazily got dressed. She headed down the stairs to join the Malfoys for breakfast.
"Hello Hermione Darling, did you sleep well?" Narcissa asked.
"Oh yes thank you and yourself?"
"Not too bad"
Draco and his father sat in silence allowing the women to enjoy their small talk. When silence finally fell Lucius began
"Now that, that's over with I have some news. Tomorrow being August 3rd we will be going to The Jerardi's for a Barbeque. I expect you all to be on your best behaviors and not to embarrass me."
They all nodded in agreement. Of course he didn't need to say it but Lucius always likes to show off his superiority. Breakfast was the best Hermione had in a while. She tended to skip breakfast or not eat very much of it. She finished her breakfast not looking up once at Draco, for if she did she would see he would look at her every so often. He was so curious as to see what it was that cause that odd feeling in the pit of his stomach the other night. Still he couldn't figure out what it was. In the back of his head he was feeling sorry for what he'd done, as much as it was satisfying it was cruel all the same. Of course he would never admit to himself he was feeling guilty.
Hermione got up from the table pushing in her chair before she left. She walked over to the door to for a bit of fresh morning air. Just as she opened the door Pete was on the other side raising his hand to knock. Seeing Hermione's face he quickly brought it down.
"Oh sorry about that I was just about to knock"
Hermione said nothing, she just continued to stare at him with the "what do you want" look on her face.
Pete cleared his throat "umm..I-I just wanted to come over and apologize in person and hope we can be friends or at least work our way up to that. That is if you will forgive me."
Hermione's expression now changed to an "I'm listening, you've got my attention" look.
Pete started again "Hermione I'm so very sorry for what we did. You have no idea how sorry I am if I could take it back I would in an instant. All I want is for us to be friends if that."
Hermione could see how sincere Pete was and that he was telling the truth.
Followed by a sign and a long stare Hermione answered. "I guess I believe you and I can't trust you right now. But I guess it wouldn't be so bad to talk to you again. But I don't know about being friends again. Maybe later but not right now."
Pete smiled and gave Hermione a short hug. "Thank you! I can't stand you being mad at me."
"Yah well don't think you're off the hook. I don't completely forgive you. You at least have made an effort."
Hermione sat down on the step closing the door behind her. Pete sat down right beside her.
"I take it Draco hasn't apologized or even tried to make amends?"
"Nope actually he's been kind of a snob about it."
Hermione and Pete sat on the step for a bit talking about what happened and everything. They were so caught up in there conversation they didn't notice Draco eavesdropping. Getting bored of hearing the same thing more than once he went into the living room to read about the newest quidditch equipment. Hermione finally came him quite awhile later. Draco was still sitting on the couch. She seemed to be a bit more at ease. She went upstairs to her room like she did so many times. Reaching under her mattress she pulled out her diary.
This morning was a bit better than the rest of my days have been. Pete came over and apologized for everything in person. I didn't forgive him completely but I have begun talking to him again. Its not like there is anyone else to talk to round here. I mean Draco is being a complete jerk so there is nothing there. The day is still not over so who knows what will happen next.
Love,
Hermione
It was now around 3:30p.m.on August 2nd. Narcissa picked up the Daily Prophet and began to read the headline. Muggle Aircraft crashes on London's shore. No survivors found. Narcissa continued to read this section. It was awful the types of things muggles got into. At the end of the article there was a list of all the passengers aboard. She skimmed down the list of names before her heart stopped. There she saw in black and white Emily Granger. Tears filled her eyes. She remembered Emily (Hermione's mother) was going to be coming home early to surprise Hermione because she felt horrible for leaving her for the summer. She took the paper to the nearest garbage and tossed it in. She couldn't believe this she hopped no one else had read it yet. She didn't want Hermione to find out just yet. She had to be the one to tell her. A tear rolled down her face, hearing the sound of someone nearing she quickly wiped it away. It was Lucius.
"Narcissa I need to go to the Ministry. It's urgent. I don't know when I'll be home so don't wait for me."
Narcissa nodded and Lucius walked over to the fireplace and was gone in a puff of smoke. Trying to control her emotion she decided the best place and time to tell Hermione the news. She decided that after dinner she would sit her and Draco down and tell them.
Dinner came much to soon for Narcissa. She was dreading every minute that passed by. Unfortunately dinner was over. Narcissa shakily began "I need to speak with the both of you so if you could join me in the living room now. We need to have a talk."
They both followed her into the living room and sat down. They could sense she was nervous and what she had to say was important.
"Hermione darling, I hate to have to be the one to tell you this. But... Your mother was coming home today to surprise you because she felt bad for leaving you here. Unfortunately the plane she was coming home on crashed in London. There were no survivors. I'm so sorry Hermione."
Hermione sat in shock she didn't say a word or move. She didn't cry or even get teary eyes. Draco looked over at her. He couldn't believe this happened. This was dreadful. He had bee so terrible to her and now this happened. He felt sorry for her. But he we was confused she showed no emotion. Looking at his mother than back to Hermione he put his hand on hers. He didn't even realize he had done it. But he felt obligated to show some compassion.
Hermione didn't even move her hand from his. She surprisingly turned to him and put her head on his shoulder and began to cry. It took her a few minutes to register it in her mind that her mother was dead. Draco reluctantly put his arms around her and let her cry on him. Narcissa decided to leave Hermione be this must be a hard time for her. Narcissa patted Hermione on the shoulder and left the room. After about 15 minutes of continuous crying Hermione realized the situation. She quickly lifted her head and started at Draco the corners of his mouth raised. Draco smiling? And not just any smile a companionate smile? It didn't last long though. Hermione wiped the tears from her face.
G-r-a-Hermione, I'm sorry for everything" Draco choked out.
Not believing him or caring about what he had to say Hermione got up and went up stairs leaving Draco sitting on the couch with a wet shoulder. He didn't understand it. He apologized to her inst that hat she wanted? ...............................................................................................................................................
