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Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling, authour of the Harry Potter series owns all Harry Potter characters and..uhm..stuff. I, however, own the plot line, the freaky-deaky monsters.
**Oh yes, this chapter is dedicated to Kathryn (Crystal-Velvet) for her merveilleux help with french and Nikki (Aqua Magic Marker) Nikki thank you soo much! Nikki helped me out a lot by editing this chapter.
Chapter Seventeen: La tour d'horloge de Premonitions
'Are you sure you're all right?' Lavender had asked for the umpteenth time.
Hermione nodded slowly as Lavender gave her shoulder a slight, reassuring squeeze,' Okay..,' she paused, slowly standing up,' Are you..are you sure it was a dream?' she asked slowly.
Hermione looked up, surprised.
'What..do you mean?' She asked, looking up at Lavender who fidgeted with her bracelet nervously.
'Well..are you sure it was a dream that made you upset? or was it...' she trailed off, obvious to the fact that it was a slightly uncomfortable subject for her.
'Was it what?' Hermione exclaimed, standing up herself,' Was it -what- Lavender?' Lavender shrugged slowly,' Well..I know...' her eyes searched the ground causeless,'..I know you and Harry just broke up so I thought-' she rushed as Hermione stalked past her hurriedly.
'If you think I was crying over Harry-' Hermione started, her temper rising,'- I wouldn't cry over that...that...,' tears formed in her eyes.
-I -am- crying over Harry- she realised - Just..not for care..for fear-
Lavender walked over to her and put an arm around her,' It's okay, I know how break ups are-,' she started, Hermione shrugged off her arm in a huff.
'No, It's not okay..just..,' Hermione sighed,' Urgh, this is so..' she paused, her eyes casting downward on the polished stone floor,'..I don't know,' she looked up and tried her best at a smile,' Thanks for comforting me Lavender,' she finished with another sigh.
Lavender smiled and nodded her head slowly,' Well...class should start soon..listen,' she walked over to her bed and picked up her book bag, slinging it around her shoulder,' If you ever need to talk, I'm here, okay?' she said, walking towards the door,' I'm here.'
She gave her one last comforting smile then headed out the entrance leaving a some-what unsteady feeling lingering.
-Pull yourself together-She told herself sternly-You shan't let fear take over you, you're stronger then that-she scolded herself, striding quickly over to the wash basin.
She took a look at her reflection in the mirror; her face resembled a giant radish, red and smudged.
'Uhg,'Hermione groaned, quickly running water and bending low, splashing the frigid water onto her face.
Could it be true? Could Harry actually be capable of murder?Of slaughtering someone close to him? Hermione's body shivered slightly once again as she toweled her face dry.
Harry, the sweet boy whom she'd met on the train five years ago, the boy who'd saved her from the frightful mountain troll, overthrown the Dark Lord many times....who'd asked her out last summer through a very..meaningful letter...and kissed her so lovingly...could..the same sweet, loving..-innocent- boy, named the boy who lived...kill?
The silence proceeding the thought was unbearable.
Shuddering, Hermione slowly walked over to her book bag, which lay on the floor beside her bed, her books half scattered across the floor, as though she'd dropped it in a rush; Bending down, Hermione scooped the books back into her bag and slowly trudged her way towards class.
Hermione entered the through the thick wooden doors of the Transfiguration, heads turned, the class looked over at her, being as class started ten minutes ago, Hermione could feel her face heat up as she quickly scanned the class room - Harry wasn't there.
'Miss Granger?'
Hermione looked to the front of the class as she stood frozen in the entry way, Professor McGonagall looked over at her with surprise.
'Do you have a reason why you're late?'
Hermione could see Lavender squirm over in her seat, looking as though she was resisting the urge to tell.
'I'm sorry... I'm..,' Hermione bit down on her lip nervously, shifting the weight on her shoulder.
Professor McGonagall stared silently at her for a moment before motioning her hand towards the nearest empty seat.
'Well sit down, I was telling the class something I think you ought to know.'
Hermione nodded, quickly striding over to an empty desk she sat down, sticking her hands in the depths of her book bag, searching for her Transfiguration book.
'As I was telling the class moments before you walked in, I will be gone on a short business trip tomorrow-,' Hermione's hand stumbled over her transfiguration book as she looked up at those words,'- I will however, be back next Wednesday-,' Professor McGonagall straightened up her shoulders as she seemed to, as Hermione could've sworn, shone a slight smirk,'- Just in time for the mid term essay assignment.'
The class groaned with unenthusiasm as she turned her back to the class, writing down the beginning of their notes on the chalk board.
'Professor McGonagall?' a student had shouted to be heard in the back row.
Professor McGongall stopped writing mid-sentence abruptly and turn around, looking slightly irritated.
'Where are you going to? Professor Snape said he'd be gone as well..who are we to have for teachers?'
Professor McGonagall smiled pleasantly and placed her piece of chalk back up to the black board, turning around, her back facing the class once again.
'Where we're doing is not important right now, but what is-,' she turned her head and looked over the class,'- is the class time we have together, which is-' she paused,'- currently only thirty-eight more minutes.'
The class sat silently for the remainder of the time, taking notes in silence, the curiosity slowly ebbing away, and the focus of the mid-term essay flickering throughout their minds like a constant fire flame .
Hermione glanced every now and then, briefly at the back of Draco's head; He'd sat a few rows ahead of her, and she hadn't realised that she was sitting on the right side, commonly claimed , or more than less occupied by Slytherins.
'Your temporary professor for Transfiguration will be Professor Lacundor,' Professor McGonagall informed the class the last minute, seconds before class ended,' I warn you, be nice to him I -will- know if you've been giving him difficulty,' She gazed suspiciously at the class as they scattered out the thick double doors in a rush.
Through the heavy throng, Hermione spotted Draco slowly lagging behind, with Crabbe and Goyle. -Great- Hermione thought as she staggered back, her eyes burning into the back of Draco's neck. -Turn around..turn around..- she stared harder at him -turn around..tu- Yes!- Draco tilted his head to the side slightly, looking over at Hermione, noticing her stare.
Hermione watched as Draco whispered to Crabbe and then to Goyle.
Laughing, they went off ahead of him as he walked over to her cautiously.
'You were..staring at me?' He asked in question form, perking a brow as he studied her thoughtfully.
Hermione smirked and rolled her eyes,' I wouldn't say -staring- just..-'
'-Hungry for sex?' Draco kidded as Hermione shook her head quickly, astonished,' No..euuew,' She bit her lip nervously,' Can we talk?' she asked as, together, they walked down the semi-empty hall way.
'Sure,'Draco said slowly, nodding,' lets walk this way,' he nodded towards the lit up corridor to the left, where their next classes were held.
'No..well I was wondering-,' she paused, holding her breath,'-Would you be willing to skive off? Just once.'
Draco's jaw fell open as he raised his eye brows dumbfounded,' Hermione Granger, skiving off classes,' he did a mock impression of her usual superiour look,' I thought I never missed a class! A homework assignment!,' he said in a high pitched voice, covering his mouth with his hand as if saying 'Oopsies'.
'Oh shove it,' Hermione exclaimed, exasperated,' See if I ever ask you anything again!' she scoffed, turning on her heel in the opposite direction.
'Wait, hold on,' Draco said, laughing. He caught her by her arm and pulled her back, swinging her against him,' Sorry, didn't mean to tease,' he grinned.
-He has dimples- Hermione thought as she looked up at him, her heart beat seizing up rapidly.
'Fine then,' Hermione leaned forward a bit and stood up to him,' Well, will you walk with me,' she nodded her head towards the right,' This way?'
Draco, keeping his grin plastered on his face, nodded and linked arms with her.
'So waddaya want to talk about?' He asked taking fast strides, Hermione had to partly jog to keep up with him.
'Well, I...turn here-' she yanked on his arm, leading him around a corner,'- I wanted to talk about...well it seems stupid now,' Her heart sank, how could she tell him about her dreams? Would he laugh? Would he be disgusted with her and walk away? Draco's expression grew serious,' I doubt it's stupid, c'mon, what is it?' 'Dreams,' Hermione blurted out, her face heating up.
-Great, have him think you're having sexy erotic dreams about him- Her thoughts screamed.
Draco raised his eyebrows slightly, nodding his head slowly,' Go on..?'
Hermione led him around another corner, and walked with him slowly in silence for a few seconds.
'Well...I've...since..well..' Her mind went blank,'.. how can I put this so it won't sound stupid..,' she thought out loud,'..I've been having dreams that seem so real sometimes-,' she paused as she came to a halt, Draco beside her.
The colossal Grand Father clock stood before them, illuminated by the flickering flames held in torches along the wall.
'This thing again,' Draco muttered, breaking free from their linking arms and stepping up closer to it,' This bloody thing got us detention..by breaking..then it comes back..as if to taunt us,' Draco scoffed and examined it for a moment in silence.
'Aha, see I told you I've seen the word Côte d'Ivoire before,' Draco said, pointing his finger towards the top rim of the Clock.
'Huh?' Hermione said, confused.
Stepping closer, her eyes followed Draco's glance and saw what he was pointing at.
At the very top along the edges, engraved, spelt out,' La tour d'horloge de Premonitions, Côte d'Ivoire.
'La tour d'horloge de Premonitions, Côte d'Ivoire,' Hermione said out loud,' What does that mean?'
Draco shrugged casually and looked at her quickly,' Don't you know French?'
Hermione snorted,' No, why would I,' She raised an eyebrow warily at Draco, then laughed once more,' Oh right, I forgot, I'm Hermione Granger, the know- it-all, -'
Draco laughed out loud,' No no.. I didn't mean it like that,' He looked back up at the clock for a mere moment before opening his mouth to speak once more,' What is it that you were telling me? About the dreams?' he asked, not taking his eyes off the clock's engraving.
Hermione's stomach lurched.
-Tell him-
'Uh..well..,' she searched her mind for the right words,' They're more like night terrors...they ..' she paused, taking in a deep breath,'.. I have dreams that Harry abuses me.'
-There, you said it-
Draco tore his eyes away from the clock and looked straight into her eyes, his grey eyes serious and suspicious.
'What else happens in those dreams of yours?'
-tell him what harry does..tell him they come true-
'Harry abuses me..that's all..'
Draco looked at her for a moment.
'You didn't sleep on your cheek the wrong way did you,' he asked, taking grasp of her hand,' Did you? What happened to your cheek?'
Hermione felt her insides freeze up, suddenly feeling cold and sick.
'That day behind Hagrid's cabin, you weren't just doing "nothing" were you?'
Hermione looked down closing her eyes, shutting out his stare.
'Tell me.'
'TELL ME' he shouted loudly, startling Hermione, her eyes flew open as she jumped back in surprise.
-He looks as though he'd hurt-
'He has,' Hermione shouted,' He has touched me, he has done harm,' She shouted, tears blurring in her eyes,' He's done stuff like he did in my dreams...they seem so real,' Tears now flooded freely down her cheeks, she didn't bother to wipe them away,' He's...'
Draco stepped up to her and grasped her in a tight hug, allowing her to cry securely against him.
'Why didn't you tell me? Tell someone?' He asked, still holding on to her,' I'm going to take you to a teacher, You need to tell them what's been going on.'
With out a response, Draco led her down the hallway slowly, Hermione still sobbing quietly into his shoulder.
-Now Harry's going to kill me, I told..I told-
Hermione nuzzled into his shoulder, breathing in the faint sent of blueberries. Funny, she never knew he smelt of blueberries.
They silently walked down the hall for a few short seconds before Hermione felt Draco stop.
There was a long silence as Hermione looked up.
Standing before them was Harry, wand in hand.
A/N: Thank you soo soo sooo much Nikki for editing this and giving me suggestions! That helped me out a whole lot! I'm still not happy about this chapter but there isn't much I can do about it! Hopefully the next one will be better! Have a GREAT Christmas everyone! and a good New Year! We're getting a new computer so I'm going to have to wait till that's set up to write the next chapter! Till then, Toodles!
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**Oh yes, this chapter is dedicated to Kathryn (Crystal-Velvet) for her merveilleux help with french and Nikki (Aqua Magic Marker) Nikki thank you soo much! Nikki helped me out a lot by editing this chapter.
Chapter Seventeen: La tour d'horloge de Premonitions
'Are you sure you're all right?' Lavender had asked for the umpteenth time.
Hermione nodded slowly as Lavender gave her shoulder a slight, reassuring squeeze,' Okay..,' she paused, slowly standing up,' Are you..are you sure it was a dream?' she asked slowly.
Hermione looked up, surprised.
'What..do you mean?' She asked, looking up at Lavender who fidgeted with her bracelet nervously.
'Well..are you sure it was a dream that made you upset? or was it...' she trailed off, obvious to the fact that it was a slightly uncomfortable subject for her.
'Was it what?' Hermione exclaimed, standing up herself,' Was it -what- Lavender?' Lavender shrugged slowly,' Well..I know...' her eyes searched the ground causeless,'..I know you and Harry just broke up so I thought-' she rushed as Hermione stalked past her hurriedly.
'If you think I was crying over Harry-' Hermione started, her temper rising,'- I wouldn't cry over that...that...,' tears formed in her eyes.
-I -am- crying over Harry- she realised - Just..not for care..for fear-
Lavender walked over to her and put an arm around her,' It's okay, I know how break ups are-,' she started, Hermione shrugged off her arm in a huff.
'No, It's not okay..just..,' Hermione sighed,' Urgh, this is so..' she paused, her eyes casting downward on the polished stone floor,'..I don't know,' she looked up and tried her best at a smile,' Thanks for comforting me Lavender,' she finished with another sigh.
Lavender smiled and nodded her head slowly,' Well...class should start soon..listen,' she walked over to her bed and picked up her book bag, slinging it around her shoulder,' If you ever need to talk, I'm here, okay?' she said, walking towards the door,' I'm here.'
She gave her one last comforting smile then headed out the entrance leaving a some-what unsteady feeling lingering.
-Pull yourself together-She told herself sternly-You shan't let fear take over you, you're stronger then that-she scolded herself, striding quickly over to the wash basin.
She took a look at her reflection in the mirror; her face resembled a giant radish, red and smudged.
'Uhg,'Hermione groaned, quickly running water and bending low, splashing the frigid water onto her face.
Could it be true? Could Harry actually be capable of murder?Of slaughtering someone close to him? Hermione's body shivered slightly once again as she toweled her face dry.
Harry, the sweet boy whom she'd met on the train five years ago, the boy who'd saved her from the frightful mountain troll, overthrown the Dark Lord many times....who'd asked her out last summer through a very..meaningful letter...and kissed her so lovingly...could..the same sweet, loving..-innocent- boy, named the boy who lived...kill?
The silence proceeding the thought was unbearable.
Shuddering, Hermione slowly walked over to her book bag, which lay on the floor beside her bed, her books half scattered across the floor, as though she'd dropped it in a rush; Bending down, Hermione scooped the books back into her bag and slowly trudged her way towards class.
Hermione entered the through the thick wooden doors of the Transfiguration, heads turned, the class looked over at her, being as class started ten minutes ago, Hermione could feel her face heat up as she quickly scanned the class room - Harry wasn't there.
'Miss Granger?'
Hermione looked to the front of the class as she stood frozen in the entry way, Professor McGonagall looked over at her with surprise.
'Do you have a reason why you're late?'
Hermione could see Lavender squirm over in her seat, looking as though she was resisting the urge to tell.
'I'm sorry... I'm..,' Hermione bit down on her lip nervously, shifting the weight on her shoulder.
Professor McGonagall stared silently at her for a moment before motioning her hand towards the nearest empty seat.
'Well sit down, I was telling the class something I think you ought to know.'
Hermione nodded, quickly striding over to an empty desk she sat down, sticking her hands in the depths of her book bag, searching for her Transfiguration book.
'As I was telling the class moments before you walked in, I will be gone on a short business trip tomorrow-,' Hermione's hand stumbled over her transfiguration book as she looked up at those words,'- I will however, be back next Wednesday-,' Professor McGonagall straightened up her shoulders as she seemed to, as Hermione could've sworn, shone a slight smirk,'- Just in time for the mid term essay assignment.'
The class groaned with unenthusiasm as she turned her back to the class, writing down the beginning of their notes on the chalk board.
'Professor McGonagall?' a student had shouted to be heard in the back row.
Professor McGongall stopped writing mid-sentence abruptly and turn around, looking slightly irritated.
'Where are you going to? Professor Snape said he'd be gone as well..who are we to have for teachers?'
Professor McGonagall smiled pleasantly and placed her piece of chalk back up to the black board, turning around, her back facing the class once again.
'Where we're doing is not important right now, but what is-,' she turned her head and looked over the class,'- is the class time we have together, which is-' she paused,'- currently only thirty-eight more minutes.'
The class sat silently for the remainder of the time, taking notes in silence, the curiosity slowly ebbing away, and the focus of the mid-term essay flickering throughout their minds like a constant fire flame .
Hermione glanced every now and then, briefly at the back of Draco's head; He'd sat a few rows ahead of her, and she hadn't realised that she was sitting on the right side, commonly claimed , or more than less occupied by Slytherins.
'Your temporary professor for Transfiguration will be Professor Lacundor,' Professor McGonagall informed the class the last minute, seconds before class ended,' I warn you, be nice to him I -will- know if you've been giving him difficulty,' She gazed suspiciously at the class as they scattered out the thick double doors in a rush.
Through the heavy throng, Hermione spotted Draco slowly lagging behind, with Crabbe and Goyle. -Great- Hermione thought as she staggered back, her eyes burning into the back of Draco's neck. -Turn around..turn around..- she stared harder at him -turn around..tu- Yes!- Draco tilted his head to the side slightly, looking over at Hermione, noticing her stare.
Hermione watched as Draco whispered to Crabbe and then to Goyle.
Laughing, they went off ahead of him as he walked over to her cautiously.
'You were..staring at me?' He asked in question form, perking a brow as he studied her thoughtfully.
Hermione smirked and rolled her eyes,' I wouldn't say -staring- just..-'
'-Hungry for sex?' Draco kidded as Hermione shook her head quickly, astonished,' No..euuew,' She bit her lip nervously,' Can we talk?' she asked as, together, they walked down the semi-empty hall way.
'Sure,'Draco said slowly, nodding,' lets walk this way,' he nodded towards the lit up corridor to the left, where their next classes were held.
'No..well I was wondering-,' she paused, holding her breath,'-Would you be willing to skive off? Just once.'
Draco's jaw fell open as he raised his eye brows dumbfounded,' Hermione Granger, skiving off classes,' he did a mock impression of her usual superiour look,' I thought I never missed a class! A homework assignment!,' he said in a high pitched voice, covering his mouth with his hand as if saying 'Oopsies'.
'Oh shove it,' Hermione exclaimed, exasperated,' See if I ever ask you anything again!' she scoffed, turning on her heel in the opposite direction.
'Wait, hold on,' Draco said, laughing. He caught her by her arm and pulled her back, swinging her against him,' Sorry, didn't mean to tease,' he grinned.
-He has dimples- Hermione thought as she looked up at him, her heart beat seizing up rapidly.
'Fine then,' Hermione leaned forward a bit and stood up to him,' Well, will you walk with me,' she nodded her head towards the right,' This way?'
Draco, keeping his grin plastered on his face, nodded and linked arms with her.
'So waddaya want to talk about?' He asked taking fast strides, Hermione had to partly jog to keep up with him.
'Well, I...turn here-' she yanked on his arm, leading him around a corner,'- I wanted to talk about...well it seems stupid now,' Her heart sank, how could she tell him about her dreams? Would he laugh? Would he be disgusted with her and walk away? Draco's expression grew serious,' I doubt it's stupid, c'mon, what is it?' 'Dreams,' Hermione blurted out, her face heating up.
-Great, have him think you're having sexy erotic dreams about him- Her thoughts screamed.
Draco raised his eyebrows slightly, nodding his head slowly,' Go on..?'
Hermione led him around another corner, and walked with him slowly in silence for a few seconds.
'Well...I've...since..well..' Her mind went blank,'.. how can I put this so it won't sound stupid..,' she thought out loud,'..I've been having dreams that seem so real sometimes-,' she paused as she came to a halt, Draco beside her.
The colossal Grand Father clock stood before them, illuminated by the flickering flames held in torches along the wall.
'This thing again,' Draco muttered, breaking free from their linking arms and stepping up closer to it,' This bloody thing got us detention..by breaking..then it comes back..as if to taunt us,' Draco scoffed and examined it for a moment in silence.
'Aha, see I told you I've seen the word Côte d'Ivoire before,' Draco said, pointing his finger towards the top rim of the Clock.
'Huh?' Hermione said, confused.
Stepping closer, her eyes followed Draco's glance and saw what he was pointing at.
At the very top along the edges, engraved, spelt out,' La tour d'horloge de Premonitions, Côte d'Ivoire.
'La tour d'horloge de Premonitions, Côte d'Ivoire,' Hermione said out loud,' What does that mean?'
Draco shrugged casually and looked at her quickly,' Don't you know French?'
Hermione snorted,' No, why would I,' She raised an eyebrow warily at Draco, then laughed once more,' Oh right, I forgot, I'm Hermione Granger, the know- it-all, -'
Draco laughed out loud,' No no.. I didn't mean it like that,' He looked back up at the clock for a mere moment before opening his mouth to speak once more,' What is it that you were telling me? About the dreams?' he asked, not taking his eyes off the clock's engraving.
Hermione's stomach lurched.
-Tell him-
'Uh..well..,' she searched her mind for the right words,' They're more like night terrors...they ..' she paused, taking in a deep breath,'.. I have dreams that Harry abuses me.'
-There, you said it-
Draco tore his eyes away from the clock and looked straight into her eyes, his grey eyes serious and suspicious.
'What else happens in those dreams of yours?'
-tell him what harry does..tell him they come true-
'Harry abuses me..that's all..'
Draco looked at her for a moment.
'You didn't sleep on your cheek the wrong way did you,' he asked, taking grasp of her hand,' Did you? What happened to your cheek?'
Hermione felt her insides freeze up, suddenly feeling cold and sick.
'That day behind Hagrid's cabin, you weren't just doing "nothing" were you?'
Hermione looked down closing her eyes, shutting out his stare.
'Tell me.'
'TELL ME' he shouted loudly, startling Hermione, her eyes flew open as she jumped back in surprise.
-He looks as though he'd hurt-
'He has,' Hermione shouted,' He has touched me, he has done harm,' She shouted, tears blurring in her eyes,' He's done stuff like he did in my dreams...they seem so real,' Tears now flooded freely down her cheeks, she didn't bother to wipe them away,' He's...'
Draco stepped up to her and grasped her in a tight hug, allowing her to cry securely against him.
'Why didn't you tell me? Tell someone?' He asked, still holding on to her,' I'm going to take you to a teacher, You need to tell them what's been going on.'
With out a response, Draco led her down the hallway slowly, Hermione still sobbing quietly into his shoulder.
-Now Harry's going to kill me, I told..I told-
Hermione nuzzled into his shoulder, breathing in the faint sent of blueberries. Funny, she never knew he smelt of blueberries.
They silently walked down the hall for a few short seconds before Hermione felt Draco stop.
There was a long silence as Hermione looked up.
Standing before them was Harry, wand in hand.
A/N: Thank you soo soo sooo much Nikki for editing this and giving me suggestions! That helped me out a whole lot! I'm still not happy about this chapter but there isn't much I can do about it! Hopefully the next one will be better! Have a GREAT Christmas everyone! and a good New Year! We're getting a new computer so I'm going to have to wait till that's set up to write the next chapter! Till then, Toodles!
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