By the time we had returned to the Goodman's, it was midnight and the party was ending. As soon as we entered the house, Tonks and Snape immediately pulled us into the living room to talk to us in private.
"Sorry we can't say much now. We have to leave soon. Please don't panic. The four of you will be alright here. Nadia, you're to stay here too since your mum and dad will be with us," Tonks informed us quickly.
Snape then gave them orders on what to do with anyone such as Voldemort (run!) or the Death Eaters showed up. Then they left immediately. The door closed and we sat down on the sofa.
"What do you think is going on?" Harry asked finally.
He had sat down next to Nadia. This didn't bother me of course. I had immediately sat down next to Draco. I noticed Ron looked angry for a second but he quickly covered by saying, "We shouldn't worry. We'll know soon enough."
"They're getting close and would probably attack any time," said Nadia, looking worried.
"How do you know that?" I asked.
"Mum told me a bit about what they know but its not much," she replied.
"Well, I don't know about you but I'm knackered and there's no point fretting about this. They said we'd be safe here. I'll see you all in the morning. Night," I said, getting up and leaving the room.
I went upstairs to my room and got out my CD player. I was thankful that I had found a useful charm to make the player work in the wizarding world. I popped in my No Doubt CD and hit play. I couldn't fall asleep so I just listened to the music.
After awhile, I gave up trying to fall asleep. I got up and got dressed, planning to go to the rave club Nadia and I had gone the other day. I was just going to hang out there for awhile till I got bored. Quietly, I sneaked out through the back door, unaware that I was being watched and followed.
I entered the club, the speakers blaring Linkin Park's Numb. I sat alone and ordered an iced coffee. I was temped to order something stronger but I didn't. I was lost in my thought when someone sat down next to me. I looked up and found myself staring back into the grey eyes of Draco Malfoy.
"Uh…hi," I said..
"I saw you leave the house and I couldn't sleep so I followed," he said, sounding apologetic.
"Its ok," I replied.
"What are you drinking?" he asked, looking interested.
"Iced Coffee. Want one?"
He nodded and I went over to the bar and brought one back to our table.
"What are the others doing?" I asked
"Not much. Harry and Ron are playing wizarding chess and Nadia's asleep in your room?"
"My room?!" I exclaimed. Draco looked at me meaningfully, then I remembered that we had to share a room for awhile.
"Oh…yeah" I laughed. "Hows the coffee by the way?"
"Great," He replied.
We talked for awhile and then all of a sudden he surprised me by asking me to dance.
We danced for awhile and later left the noise and crowd of the Kit Cat and hung around outside. We had run into some of Nadia's friend and they hung out with us.
I glanced at my watched and realised it was already 4 am.
"Um, do you think we should be getting back?" I asked Draco.
"Yeah," he replied after glancing at his watch.
We walked back quietly, enjoying the cool, crisp air.
Suddenly Draco stopped walking. I turned back at looked at him, puzzled. He pulled me towards me and kissed me, then pulled away quickly, looking at me.
I couldn't believe it. He couldn't really like me,…could he? Thoughts were flying through my head.
I must have looked surprised because Draco said, "Come on, Hermione. You know I've liked you ever since the night I stayed out for hours looking for you,"
I smiled at him, taking his hand. He smiled back and squeezed my hand as we continued our journey back to the Goodman's.
We were about to turn round the corner to go out the street that lead to the Goodman's place when someone stepped out of the shadows. Draco quickly let go of my hand when we found Lucius Malfoy, dressed in black; standing in front of us.
He glared at Draco and spoke angrily, "Something you want to tell me, Draco?" he asked, looking livid as he pulled his wand out.
"Yes, Father. I am not on your side. I will not live only to kill others whom I think are as not as good as me as you do," Draco spat back, pulling out his wand.
"Ah yes. Seeing you'd rather be in the company of a Mudblood than my side. You do realise you'll regret this when Lord Voldemort hears about what you've done. After all, you were supposed to join his ranks this summer. You have betrayed him. I dare say that he will not be please," replied Lucius.
"I really don't care what Voldermort think," answered Draco.
Lucius gasped.
"Come on, Hermione," Draco grabbed my hand and started walking again.
Lucius called out spitefully, "Well then, since you have betrayed the Malfoy name. I shall take your Mudblood friend and maybe I'll kill her or maybe I wont."
"Run, Hermione!" Draco yelled, pushing me.
I stumbled and fell, hitting the pavement but I got up quickly, ignoring the pain. I didn't want to run away, leaving Draco at the mercy of his father. I quickly reached for my wand but they had already started throwing curses at each other.
"Damn it Hermione. Run before…" Draco yelled desperately.
I didn't want to run but I did. I ran back to the house and hid in the shadows, waiting for Draco. I sobbed, hoping that Lucius hadn't killed him.
After what felt like hours (it was barely 5 minutes), I got tired of waiting. I ran back towards the direction where they had been. I found them shouting at each other instead of fighting.
"You had better give me the Mudblood or tell me everything they're planning," Lucius threatened his son.
Draco pointed his wand yelled a freezing spell at his father. Lucius fell down on the ground, frozen.
"Quick, before the spell wears off!!" he yelled and we both ran back to the house.
A/N: Hmm I wonder what will happen next?
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