A/N: Here is another chapter. Wow chapter twenty, I wasn't even going to continue after chapter four. Just a WARNING there is going to be some profanities (swearing) in this chapter. Keep reviewing!!!

Chapter 20- Betrayal

The day had finally arrived; Draco and Hermione were going to be leaving shortly, she packed a few things in a bag. Draco left a few things in the bathroom for Hermione to put in her bag. They both couldn't very well leave with bags. From here they would go to Pete's house to use the floo network to get to Harry and Ron at the Burrow.

Hermione had asked Narcissa if she could visit one of her friends from Hogwarts today luckily Narcissa agreed. She tried to avoid saying no to Hermione. The girl had gone though a lot. Draco had just planned to say he would go over to Pete's for a bit. Little did Lucius and Narcissa know the real arrangement.

"Well I'll be leaving now, I'll be home tomorrow." Hermione walked over to the fireplace.

"Alright Hermione dear." Narcissa smiled.

Hermione grabbed a hand of floo powder and dropped it at her feet saying very clearly, but quietly her destination.

In a puff of smoke she was gone. "Who was that?" Draco asked just as the smoke cleared.

"Hermione, she's going to a friends house for the night." His mother answered him.

Hermione stepped out of the fireplace. "Hey Herms, How are you?" Pete greeted her.

"Hey, I'm fine thank you so much for helping us. You have no idea how much we appreciate this. You haven't told anyone have you?" Hermione questioned a little worried.

"Of course not Hermione." Pete replied.

This lightened the load on Hermione shoulders. She was under so much stress at this point. She'd lied to the Malfoys and was leaving with they're only son.

Hermione went up to Pete's room to wait for Draco. She sat on his bed fidgeting now and then out of nervousness. About an hour or two later, Pete came into his room with Draco.

Hermione jumped off the bed and hugged Draco. Pete walked over to his window not wanting to watch the two kiss.

"You ready?" Draco asked with a soothing tone.

Hermione smiled. "As ready as I'll ever be" She let out a sigh. Draco took her hands in his.

"Don't worry everything will be fine." He brought one of her hands up and kissed it lightly.

Pete didn't want to watch the two continue to be mushy so before anything progressed he interrupted the couple.

"You guys ready to leave."

They both looked at each other before looking over at Pete. "Yes" they said in unison.

Hermione grabbed her bag from off the bed and put it over one shoulder. They walked down the stairs. Pete following behind them, they weren't far from freedom now. Just as they approached the fireplace and was about to step in a spine tingling voice spoke.

"DRACO MALFOY WHAT IN BLOODY HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH THE FUCKING MUDBLOOD?"

It was Lucius. Draco whipped around Hermione grabbed Draco's arm in terror. Draco opened his mouth ready to give some excuse about taking Hermione to her friend because she didn't know how to use the floo network being a muggle and all blah, blah. But before he could get even a sound out of his mouth his father spoke again.

"And don't try to lie to me I'm not a fool. I know everything and its not going to happen you WILL NOT run off with that FILTHY MUDBLOOD."

Hermione's eyes became teary and blurred she looked over at Pete who was now standing crossed armed very pleased with himself for ratting out Hermione. This was his revenge on Malfoy. It was far greater than he has ever expected it to be. Pete even decided to tell Lucius about him and Draco's fights.

Draco stood in awe he couldn't believe they were so close yet so far away! The fireplace was right there with floo powder right next to them. One puff and they would be gone.

"Draco come here right now!" His father spoke with an angered tone.

Draco hesitated before approaching his father leaving Hermione standing alone quivering.

Draco stood directly in front of his father so they're eyes were locked and he stood up straight. His father starred unreliably into his son's eyes for a moment before speaking.

"You have truly disgraced me Draco. I warned you not to fancy her. To have nothing to do with her and you disobeyed me. I knew something was going on between you too, but your naive mother thought otherwise. Women (Lucius shook his head) Draco you know the consequences for dirtying our blood with that." Lucius lectured.

At this point Hermione had turned to Pete now.

"HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO US! WE TRUSTED YOU. YOU'RE THE WORST PERSON VER YOU SHOULD BE CURSED WITH THE DEMENTORS KISS, YOU FUCKING PATHETIC GIT. DRACO WAS RIGHT ABOUT YOU." Hermione was so furious with Pete. She couldn't believe he betrayed her once again.

"Oh well it's your fault for being that dense about things. I can't believe you didn't see through it all. Why would I be thrilled about you and Draco together? You were supposed to pick me over him. And Draco thinking he was above everything well this serves him right." Pete retaliated.

Hermione was so furious at this point she was shaking uncontrollably. She wanted to scream until she couldn't breath. But that wouldn't help the situation anymore. Luckily she still had her wits about her, while Draco's father was yelling at him. Hermione reached over and grabbed a handful of floo powder in her hand while Pete was laughing at Draco and admiring his successful revenge.

"You chose your own fate Draco." These were the last words Lucius said to his son before he pulled out his wand and aimed it at Draco. He had a point blank range there was absolutely no way he would miss. Draco would be killed in a matter of seconds. Knowing his father it would be the most painful of curses. Everything in the room seemed to slow down as if in slow motion.

"DDRRAAACCCOOOO" Hermione yelled at the stop of her lunges.

Draco turned around to see Hermione holding the floo powder in her hand ready to drop it. Draco began to run with all his might towards the fireplace.

"AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHH" Lucius yelled as a bolt of green lighting flew out of his wand at Draco.

Draco leaped into the air.

Hermione dropped the floo powder and in an instant they were gone.

"WHAT THE FUCK?" Pete yelled livid that they had gotten away TOGETHER.

Lucius was so mad he was red in the face. There was a vein on his forehead, which was now pulsing.

"He can run but he can't hide. I will find him no matter where he goes. He'll never be safe." Lucius said putting his wand away.

Hermione and Draco landed roughly on the Weasley's floor cause the burrow to shake. It wasn't the best built home. Mrs. Weasley ran into the room frantically.

"What just happened what's going on?"

Hermione and Draco stood up hand in hand.

"Hermione darling how are you? What a surprise to see you you're looking more lovely each time I see you."

Hermione blushed. Mrs. Weasley eyed Draco up and down with a raised eyebrow. Draco hadn't noticed because h was looking round at the knickknacks which cluttered the burrow. Harry and Ron now came rushing down the stairs pushed and pulling each other each trying to get down first.

"Hermione!" Harry said running over. Of course he'd beat Ron. Ron wasn't far behind him though.

"RONALD WEASLEY WHAT IS GOING ON?" his mother shrieked.

Ron went red.

"Hermione is it alright if I tell her?"

Hermione nodded.

Ron sat with his mother on the couch explaining the whole story. Meanwhile Hermione, Draco and Harry were still standing while Hermione filled him in on what just happened.

Hearing this made Harry feel a little less perturbed that Hermione was with Draco. From what he had heard it had really seemed to care about her to go to such great lengths to be with her.

Mrs. Weasley ran over to Hermione and hugged her. "You poor girl are you alright? Where are you going to go?"

Hermione shrugged her shoulders. We have something planned but we're not going to tell anyone incase Lucius comes looking for us and tries to get the information out of people using magic. But would it be alright if we stay with you over night?"

"Of course Hermione darling but we don't have much room so you may need to stay on the couch."

"That's perfectly fine. Anything would be great." Hermione said very appreciative.

Draco felt very out of place. He had always hated the Weasley's and now he was in they're home and going to be spending the night. He was a little disgusted at this. But didn't say anything for Hermione's sake. He just swallowed his ego and didn't say much.

Hermione and Draco spent the day repeating they're story numerous times to all the Weasley's and then once more just to make sure thy were clear on the situation. Percy even took Hermione a side to make sure she knew what she was doing. It was Draco Malfoy after all. By now Hermione was so sick of hearing people ask her if she was sure or under a spell to be with Draco. She was also glad people truly cared about her too.

It was now night and the Weasley's and Harry were heading to bed. Hermione and Draco were going to share the couch. This would be the closest they had been. Draco had laid on his side against the back of the couch. Hermione laid down beside him with his arm over her. As if he was protecting her. She felt so safe lying there in his arms so close to him. They were both silent for a little while. They were both awake.

"Hermione" Draco whispered in her ear.

"Mmm" she moaned.

"I want to tell you something..."

Hermione turned her body to face him.

She looked deep into his eyes eager to hear what he had to say.

"I...love...you..."

Hermione was completely and utterly shocked. Draco Malfoy said, "I love you"

Hermione smiled and began to kiss him lightly but then deepened the kiss. "I love you too," She said continuing to kiss him.

They were interrupted by a loud crash. Hermione jumped at the sound. Draco propped himself up on his elbows and looked around.

"What is it?" Hermione asked with a twinge of fear.

"Urgh its that damn owl of Weasley's flew right past his cage and into the wall."

Hermione laughed a bit and turned back on to her side facing away from Draco. She had the biggest smile on her face. Just behind her Draco smiled a little too before kissing her on her neck and closing his eyes.

A/N: I hope you liked it sorry about all the swearing but I think it adds a better affect. Read and Review!!!