10 Months Until Wedding
Over the next couple of days Hermione began to improve from her beating, with the help from Harry of course. And Hermione regained that feeling of love, what stopped it from reaching her fully was the occasional slaps from Draco, nothing totally abusive but something to "help remember what you deserve" as Draco so gently put it.
One night around 11, Hermione proceeded to the kitchens to see Harry.
Slowly she crept up behind him and wrapped her arms around his stomach "Hey" She said.
Harry turned around "Hey, how are you?"
"Much better, thanks"
"Mmmmm" Harry said, as he kissed her passionately on the mouth. She brought her hands to his neck as he tightened his on her waist, slowly moving his hands up her back sending tingles down her spine.
"Hermione!" Draco shouted.
Instantly the two pulled apart, Hermione had a feared look on her face "I wonder what he wants?"
"I don't know love, you better go to him"
"Yes I suppose, bye" She said.
"B-bye" Harry said, also fearing the worst.
Hermione crept up to the study where Draco was "Yes Draco?"
"Good you're here" He slithered over to her, pushed her in and closed the door.
"Take off you're clothes" Draco said.
"WHAT! NO! The wedding night is for that! We still have 10 months!" She said with her back to the door.
"Well, I thought we'd get a head start, not that you really have a say in that" And at that he grabbed her and pushed her to the floor, and proceeded to lift her skirt.
"NO!" she screamed "No! GOD! HELP!" She tried screaming more but was stopped by Draco's slap.
"Shut up!" He yelled, he was about to down her underwear when Harry burst though the door, and kicked Draco off Hermione. Hermione backed up to the corner, tears streaking down her face.
Draco stood up and punched Harry in the face, and he was soon on the ground. "I'll teach you to interrupt me!" He went over to his desk while Hermione slid out the door, she was about to help Harry but he just told her to go. Hermione went back to her room and even there she could hear the sound of the whip, and not once did Harry cry.
Around midnight, Hermione proceeded up to the attic to see Harry, she knew how bad the beating was so she brought a clean cloth, hot water, and bandages. Once is his room, she set the things down and called "Harry? Are you here? Where are you, I'm worried?"
She heard a muffled "on the bed"
Hermione went over and let out a horrified gasp "Oh Harry! I should have stayed, I could have prevented this!"
Harry's back was covered with at least 10 new whip marks.
No Hermione, nothing could have stopped it, I couldn't let you get hurt as well" She knelt down next to the bed and gave him a soft kiss on his lips and cheeks. They both smiled at each other "Here, I'm going to clean you up ok?"
"Ok" Harry responded weakly.
Hermione brought over her supplies and carefully brought the hot, wetted cloth on his back, she heard him gasp and with that she gave him a kiss on his ear and whispered "It's alright, I'll be gentle" She proceeded to wipe the blood off his back ever so gently always stopping when he gasped to reassure everything would be alright. After she dried off his back, and told him to sit up so she could put on the bandage. He did and she took a second to notice his abs. After bringing herself out of her reverie she took the bandage and started wrapping it around his back and abs, Harry staring into her eyes intently. Once she was done, she let her fingers linger on his abs and slowly work her way up to his chest, and letting it stay there. Harry traced his way from her breast to her neck where he placed his mouth, sucking from her collar bone to her jaw. Hermione closed her eyes and moaned bring both hands to his chest. Finally becoming too impatient Hermione lifted Harry's head in her hands and sought his lips hungrily. They both kissed and nibbled until Harry ran his tongue over her lips, Hermione opened her moved slightly and Harry was met with her own fervent tongue. Hermione leaned back on the bed bring Harry down on top of her. Harry ran his hand along the think material of her night gown where her legs were, and slipped his hand under it while caressing her thigh. Hermione moaned in his mouth while Harry worked his way up to her stomach. When a sudden crash was heard downstairs. Hermione and Harry flung apart.
"Well, I supposed it would have been wise to separate anyway" Hermione stated nervously and with a flush to her face.
"Yes, ahem, you're right….well you should go" Harry said sadly.
"Yeah" Hermione said, with equal sadness.
Harry walked over and gave her a slow lingering kiss on the forehead and then the lips.
"I love you" Harry said quietly.
"mm, I love you too"
"Bye"
"Bye"
And with a click of the door Hermione was gone, and both were extremely happy.
End Chapter 4.
A/N: Well, chapter 4 is up and I hope you all like it. It's a little more steamy than usual and don't blame me on it because this is rated M. Anyway if you have any constructive criticism it is welcomed, just don't tell me I suck because I do have these things called feelings.
thanks
Alexa.
