The Letter

This chapter is taken from Hermione's Point Of View

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Happy New Year. I am so sorry I took so long; It's just that I had to catch up on the other stuff I neglected because of this story. Well Please accept my apology. puppy dog eyes LOL :)

Hermione's thoughts are written in italics in the quotation marks

This chapter was kind of hard to start. So if it doesn't sound that good, please accept it.

The room was now empty. I walked over to the abandoned sofa, in front of the fireplace, and took a seat. I looked inside the dancing flames for a few minutes. The light from the flames was shining brightly through this once active, now desolate room. I let out a loud sigh, and walked over to the desk across the room. When I got there, I looked into my bag and the first thing that caught my eye was the letter from Blaise. I took it out of the bag and looked at it. The letter had a small heart instead of the regular dot on the "I". It looked kind of designated to fit the space. So after examining the letter, I walked back to the cozy sofa and opened it. The letter went as followed:

Dear Hermione,

I know that you must be saying; why am I giving you a letter? But much to your dismay, I have a confession to make. When I saw you with Draco today, I was crushed. How you might ask? Well I had a heavy infatuation for you, for about a few months now and it's grown into a full obsession. I knew that you thought that no one was interested in you, but believe me; I wouldn't of chose a better person. Your smart, intelligent and aggressive. You were the perfect woman for me and I hoped that I would get a chance, but I was wrong. You had your mind set on another Slytherin boy and it wasn't me.

As you already know, I've discovered your relationship with Draco; earlier today. Even though I still like you, or be merely attracted to you, I think that it is best for you to be with Draco instead of me. Why you ask? I've always been a dependable person when it comes to relationships, but I've never felt love; which Draco has always. I also think that he is a better match because he is exactly like you in every way; he's competitive, intelligent and very aggressive on his off days.

Anyways, I am also writing this letter, instead of communicating with you verbally, because I've found out on countless occasions that Draco is very possessive. He will chop my bloody head off, if he even thinks that I am trying to get into his girls knickers. I've found out that he loves you, and I am not certain but I hope you love him as well. I am happy that you and Draco are a couple. I always knew that you two had something between you but you were always caught up in your anger that you would fail to notice.

One last final advice; I know that you are so into my best friend that you wouldn't remember but, I think the remainder of your friends should know too. I think it would be in your best interest to tell them. Just remember you will always have a friend in me, if you need to talk. I hope that you and Draco have a nice long relationship.

Love

Blaise Zabini

'Bam'. I was awoken from my letter-reading trance when I heard someone knocking, more like trying to breakdown, the door. I walked over and opened the door. No one was there. But before I could close the door, Harry and Ron appeared from under Harry's invisibility cloak. They walked pass me and came inside.

"Hi, Hermione. "Ron said.

"Hi"

"What were you doing?" Harry said looking towards the cozy couch, which was my previous residence.

"Oh, just reading."

"Reading what?" Harry said

I hesitated for a few minutes 'Should I answer them?' but then I said "A letter."

"From who?" Ron asked anxiously

"Blaise"

"Oh"

Harry and Ron took a seat in the large sofa and looked at the ceiling. 'I can't take this anymore. I could cut the tension with a knife.' "Ron, Harry, I have something to tell you."

They both stopped staring at the make believe sky and stared at me instead. I exhaled loudly and said "I don't know how to say this but..." 'How can I say this? I'll just blurt it out.' "…Draco…"

"What about Malfoy?" Ron said

"Just listen to me alright; Draco and I… are in love."

"What?" Ron yelled while standing up.

"What do you mean in love?" Harry asked angrily

"I mean. He loves me and I love him."

"How do you know that he loves you?"

"Because he told me."

"He could have told you that; just to get into your knickers." Harry yelled

"… So that is why you blew me off, when I told you I liked you? Because you love Malfoy?" Ran asked

My mouth dropped open. 'How could he think that?'

As tears fell down my face, I said "Ron, you know that is not true. We already talked about that, and I told you that I didn't feel the same."

"Hermione, Out of all of the boys in this school, why did you have to choose Malfoy? He is public enemy number 1. Why?"

"I don't know. It just happened."

"Is that why you defended him, a few nights ago?" Harry asked curiously

"That is part of the reason."

"Did you forget all of the horrible names he called you?"

"No I didn't; and he apologized…"

"So what if he apologized. Do you actually think he likes you let alone love you?"

"Of course I do; and how dare you ask such a question?"

"How long have you liked him?"

"Since October"

"That long? I still can't believe you love Malfoy." Ron said

"Me either. This is sounlike you 'Mione."

"How do you know this is unlike me? Since we came back here in September, all you two seem to care about is getting girlfriends and graduating."

"Well, that doesn't mean anything. And what does that have to do with you and…Malfoy?"

"If you two weren't preoccupied with finding girls, I would have been in the Gryffindor Common Room…"

"And so…"

"That means since I was in here I got to see the real Draco. He's not the cold-hearted bloody prat we grew up with for 6 years. He is actually funny and sweet."

"Hermione, He is only pretending."

"No, he's not. He's…"

"Of course, he'll be nice to you." Ron said

"Ron, stop being egotistical."

I turned to face both Harry and Ron and said in an angry tone. "I can't believe you guys are being like this. I've been with you through all of your bad and good days; and when I finally pour my soul out to you about the one person who likes me for me, and not for a third wheel like you two treat me, and this is the thanks I get?"

"Hermione, what do you expect? You know how we feel about Malfoy. And we do not treat you like a third wheel…" there was a short pause "…But if you two love each other, I guess I have to except it." Harry said while trying to give me a proper smile

"Harry, what are you doing? You are suppose to be on my side; not hers." Ron said angrily.

"Ron, I know that you are mad, but that won't get her to change her mind."

Ron took a seat and looked at me. He was so heartbroken. I couldn't bear it. 'How could I do that to him? He deserves better. I hope he forgives me.' I got up and walked away from them with tears flowing freely down my now heated face.

As Harry got up and was going to comfort me, the door opened. Draco walked inside with Blaise behind him, stopped and looked at me. I turned and looked at him. I could read the expression on his face. He dropped his broom and rushed over to me; but Harry blocked his way from getting to me.

"Potty move" Draco said angrily

"No; and I suggest you get out of my face."

"Or what Potty? I have no time to play; now move."

"No"

Draco took out his wand and said "Expelliarmous" Harry flew across the room, and landed on his back. Ron rushed to Harry's side and looked Draco who was comforting me. 'Boy if looks could kill.' After helping Harry up, he walked over to me and yanked me away from my Draco's arms. Draco was furious. He took one of my hands and tried to bring me back to him, but Ron held on to my other hand 'What are they doing? Playing tug-a-war' Draco opened his mouth and said "What are you doing Weasel?"

"Saving her from you"

I gave him a surprised look. Draco looked at me and said "Do they know?"

"I'm so sorry. I had to tell them."

He paused and a smirk some how appeared on his face. He then looked at a deranged Ron and asked "Did she tell you everything?"

Ron scowled and said "I guess so" Ron loosed his grip around my wrist and then tightened it again. Draco gave me a confused look. I shook my head and looked him straight in the eye. A few minutes later, Ron loosened his grip on my wrist again and stood behind me. Draco, now seeing his chance, yanked me from in front of Ron and told me to stand here. Ron showed a surprised face. 'I wonder what Ron is thinking now'

Draco turned to face me, grabbed my hand and carried me to Blaise, who on the other side of the room, near the door, looking bewildered. When we got to Blaise Draco said "Take her to the Slytherin Common Room and come back as fast as you can. But if anyone ask you why she is there, make something up. Ok?"

"Ok"

"Draco, I will not leave you here, I am not going."

"Hermione, stop being stubborn; go with Blaise"

"I don't want you to fight Harry and Ron"

"To make you feel better, I won't fight them until Blaise gets back"

"Draco, Ron is so angry now. He'll kill you"

"Weasel, kill me? You mean the same weasel whose spell backfired in second year and he ended up vomiting slugs."

"That was a simple mistake"

"Ok then I won't fight Ron" he turned around and pointed his wand towards Ron. He then yelled "Stupefy"

Ron's hands fell to his side and he fell to the ground. Harry, now getting from the floor, was struck when Draco said "Petrificus Totalus" Harry's wand dropped hard on the floor; along with his body. I looked at Draco and said "Why did you do that?"

"You said that you don't want me to fight Potter and Weasel so I immobilized them for the time being until Blaise comes back."

"But I don't want you to fight"

"Love, I'll do whatever I have to do"

"But what if you get hurt?"

"I don't care. I'd die for you."

I smiled and kissed him. I looked at him and said my final "goodbye" before the fight.

As the common room closed behind me, I couldn't do anything but cry.

"What's the matter, Hermione?"

"I didn't want this to happen"

"It was bound to happen sometime." He said while hugging me.

I sniffled and looked at him. He had the most gorgeous black hair a person have ever had; according to my knowledge. It was kind of slick back, but a little to dark for me. As we got nearer to the Slytherin common room, he turned to me and said "You've got to be strong. He'll be fine."

He took out his wand and said a charm that would help my face to look and feel refreshed. The puffiness around my eyesdisappeared and my face felt firm unlike a few minutes ago when it felt droopy and hot. Blaise walked in front of me and said the Slytherin password. After he was done be told me to follow him.

When I got inside, all eyes fell on me. Blaise walked over to Crabbe and Goyle. There were low murmurings around the room until I said "I'm here to do an inspection." 'Bloody hell, I never thought I could lie that good.' Everyone became quiet and pretended that I was not there, all except one pug-faced girl. She couldn't keep her eyes off of me. 'Oh, what's her name again? Panty, no, Pacy, no Pansy. That's it, Pansy.'

After I got adjusted I looked to Blaise who nodded and made his way out of the Slytherin common room and back to the heads common room. I turned my head back around and the pug-faced girl was gone. 'I wonder where she went' all of a sudden I hear the common room door shut and I knew she went after Blaise. 'What else could go wrong tonight? Nothing else I hope.' I then walked over to the big green couch and took a comfy seat in front of the fire.

I knew that I ended this bad but I had a lot of trouble getting endings for this chapter. Please excuse this.

The next chapter will be a battle between Hermione's Lover and Friends. The title is Duel for love.

Isn't Draco becoming the perfect Man? Review and tell me