Steal a Dragons Heart
Disclaimer: I am still in school so, of course, I only own the plot. I do not own any of the lovely characters J.K. Rowling created. (Although I really wish I did.)
Small Summary: Even though Hermione puts on the perfect persona at school her life is a living hell. Her stepfather abuses her and her mother is no help at all, drinking away her problems. When one summer Hermione is raped all the faith she has left in the world disappears and she returns to school a changed person. The most unexpected person helps to pull her out of this, Draco Malfoy.
Hermione sat grumpily on her enormous bed. She was extremely embarrassed, her cheeks felt hot as she pressed the heels of her palms to them. She was sure she was bright red. God, why did I have to walk in on him! She shook her head slightly and stood up slowly, smoothing out you clothes. She walked over to her closet and pulled out her robe and fastened it around her shoulders, fumbling with the clasp. She grabbed her book bag and slowly walked over to the door, opening it a crack. She peered though and so her dismay she saw none other than Draco Malfoy standing there waiting for her! She opened the door fully and stepped out, getting ready to walk past him…
"Hermione?" She gawped at him, mouth slightly ajar.
"You…you called me…"unable to go on she shut her mouth.
"Yes, Hermione look about before. It doesn't matter. Really. I don't mind so please do treat me like I have some sort of disease or something, ok? Are you really for double potions?"
After a few seconds she responded with " Oh, yes! I really can't wait to see Professor Snape again and the fact that it's with the Slytherins makes it all the more exciting!"
When she saw Draco's taken aback expression she clarified "Yes, that was heavy sarcasm you just heard." And turned to walk out the portrait hole.
Draco gaped after her for a minute. Oh my god…she has a sense of humour… Then quickly followed her out the portrait hole, grabbing his bag on the way. When he looked down the corridor he saw she was already way ahead of him. He sighed and dawdled to the Great Hall.
He slumped down into his seat and immediately grabbed at as much food as he could and started eating. He felt someone looking at him and turned to face none other than Pansy, face heavily caked in make-up. It was a horrible sight to behold. He felt his stomach churn. She smiled and said " How are you Drakie?"
Draco grunted in reply and turned back to his food. He eventually looked up when he heard Dumbledore speaking.
"Students, there are a few things I must talk about before the term begins. Firstly, I know most people are still very much in denial and understandably so, concerning the subject of Lord Voldemort. I must inform you he is indeed back and precautions have been made to ensure the safety of all students of all backgrounds." He glanced around the room at the murmuring students.
"Second, there will be a Halloween ball on Halloween, organised by the Heads of the school, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. There will be more information at a later date on this, now, please continue eating." And with that he sat down.
Oh god. Thought Draco as Pansy began tapping his arm in a very irritable manner. Pansy is going to drive me to hell and back about this.
"Yoohoo Drakie! Will you go to the ball with me? Come on sweetie!"
Draco turned and glared at her "NO! Okay Pansy? I will not go to the ball with you!" and with that he stood up and swifty strode out of the hall with his bag, leaving a table of Slytherin looking very confused.
Hermione stared at her empty plate. She wasn't really all that hungry. She glanced up at the sound of her name and came face to face with Harry.
"Hermione are you alright? You haven't eaten or said a word!" he exclaimed.
"Well, I…" she started to reply only to be interrupted by Ron, who had a very full mouth.
"She jus spent a night in da schame area ash Malfoy. Whadda you ishpect?"
"Swallow please." Hermione stated with a digusted voice. "I'm going for a walk okay?"
She stood up and hurriedly walked out of the Great Hall not looking back.
She walked along the edge of the lake and then sat under the shade of a tree. She had 10 minutes until she had to be in class so she might as well enjoy it. Ron is so insensitive. Even Malfoy is better than that! Okay maybe that's a little harsh…but he was certainly nice to me this morning! She sighed heavily trying to shift some of the weight off her shoulders. Why does everything bad and complicated seem to happen to me? With the exception of Harry who must be the luckiest-unlucky guy in the world. Oh well…life's a bitch and then you die…
She grunted as she stood up with a lot of effort and threw her bag over her shoulder. Time for potions. She could feel the excitement in her bones. And the sarcasm dripping off her fingers.
Draco was leaning against a wall in a deserted corridor, trying to prevent his breakfast from emptying out onto the stone floor. If you looked up disgusting, revolting or hideous in the dictionary he was positive you would find a picture of Pansy. So not going to the ball with her…he grimaced. His father would not be pleased. If anything he would come and try and make him go with her. Gross.
Who do I want to go with then? I could go alone…no that would be unacceptable for a Malfoy to go alone…He considered all options. And none of them suited him. So he pondered some more. If I could go with anyone who would it be? An image popped into his head. Oh no. He let his head fall into his hands as images of brown curly hair and big brown eyes flashed through his mind. This can't happen…
A/N: Sorry about the wait! I hope it was worth it! My workload has been incredible these days! I swear my schools only interest is wearing me down to bones. I have holidays in a week though…does a little tap dance Well review and say what you think cause that's the only way I get better!
Ta
Delly
