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Hermione Granger was 18 years old; she had just graduated from Hogwarts the top of her class. Today was her last day in the wizarding world, being a student. Everyone was worried for what lie ahead. The final battle was rumoured to start soon; inside information had revealed the Voldermort was getting stronger. She saw Harry get off the train with Ron. She knew that Harry was going through a lot because of what was expected of him, there wasn't as much pressure on Ron or her as there was on Harry. Especially not her, she wasn't going to war she was going to help in the Hospital wing with the help of Madame Pomfrey and many other students. They had got information that an attack on Hogwarts was after graduation, meaning tonight.

She stood in the great hall surrounded by many students. Hermione was sat with her boyfriend of the last year, non other than Draco Malfoy. After the end of 5th year he joined the Order and quickly became as equally powerful as Harry, She and Ron. It was at the end of 6th year that she and Draco became close after many months of working together all that was needed was a little push from her best friends, who had quickly accepted Draco when he spilled some very important information on death eaters and Voldermort.

Draco was going to be taking her place as the brains behind Harry and Ron, she looked to him as she saw Dumbledore rise from his seat, all the other warriors rose too and began walking to the back of the hall.

How can I just let you walk away
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here, taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all

Hermione saw Draco give her a nod before he turned his attention back to Dumbledore. She knew that the battle was going to be though, and she knew that there wasn't going to be many survivors. Voldermorts army was far bigger and they weren't afraid to use unforgivable curses on the other side.

How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain, and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face

Hermione heard what sounded like drums, a sign that the battle had began. She saw the order and students who were battling move to the doors. She waited for Draco to turn around, to come running to her and promise her everything would be all right. She knew Draco well enough and he never made promises that he would find hard to keep. She had asked him to promise to her that he would come back alive, but the couldn't promise something like that to her.

That was something she respected.


I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you, so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all

Hermione stood with many of the others that was staying, she was crying silent tears, she tired to hold them back, but she couldn't, she didn't want anyone to see her cry. Especially her best friends and Draco, who had become more than a best friend.

So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Now, take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face

Hermione decided as the fighters walked out of the doors, that all she could do was wait, wait for news, wait for it to be over, wait for Harry and Ron. And wait for Draco to return.

Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It's the chance I've got to take

She knew it would be hard for them out there, but it was something that had to be done. Harry, Ron and Draco were strong she knew that Harry and Ron would be back. But prayed Draco would come back. She just wished that he would look at her one last time, give her his smile that won her heart a year ago. She just wished...

Take a look at me now

And he did Draco turned back and smiled, but it wasn't his usual smile, it was full of worry and the fear of being killed, she saw it many times in members of the order and Harry and Ron. The worry in his smile reflected in his eyes.

She knew...

...Maybe there wasn't hope of him returning to her...

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