Draco Malfoy spun around on the spot to identify the wizard who had caught him abruptly. He recognised him by first glance. i Mr Granger /i . Fear clouded over young Draco's eyes. What could he do now? He was trapped. There was only one thing for it. He would have to try and talk his way out of it. Plucking up the courage to speak he took a deep breath. br /
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"We meet again Mr Granger. May I ask what brings yourself to Hogwarts this fine day?" he asked in his politest manner possible. He saw Mr Granger's tense face twist into a slight smirk. Stupid git. How could he just stand there and let the child he raised for 16 years be given away? Just like that? A sharp voice cut through Draco's thoughts. br /
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"I will explain, but not here and not now." br /
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Draco looked up at the middle aged man trying to hide the surges of hate and disgust burning inside of him. POP. Draco felt himself land on an unfamiliar ground. He straightened up and released himself from Mr Granger's grip. Looking around, he knew he was no longer inside the 'safe' walls of Hogwarts. No. He was clearly somewhere surrounded by evil. He could feel the hairs on the back of his neck slowly rising up. Wherever he was, he knew Voldemort was somewhere near also. He always sensed when he was. Taking in what his eyes saw, he noted he was in a dimly lit chamber. Only Mr Granger and himself occupied it. He knew for sure it wouldn't stay that way for long. Sure enough, no sooner had he thought it, the room was filled by numerous loud POPS. Death Eaters of course. No doubt his father was there. Only a few more mere minutes and the 'Lord' of Darkness would appear. br /
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"So Draco. I am afraid to say you have disappointed me. I expected so much better of you." a cold voice drawled. Without a second thought, he knew it must be his father. He did not know which hooded 'creature' his father was though he did not really care much anyway. There was only room for one thought on Draco's mind. i Hermione /i . POP. br /
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"Know, know Lucius. I am sure the boy has a reasonable explanation for his actions." br /
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Draco shivered. That cold, evil voice belonged to none other than Lord Voldemort himself. He stood no more than 10 meters away from Draco and kept his eyes on him at all times. He took a few steps forward and then stopped. Dreading what was coming next, Draco held his breath. br /
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"Well Draco. As your father said, you have disappointed us greatly. You knew our plan from the beginning. What made you change your mind?" the dark wizard asked. Finding a little courage inside himself, Draco answered. br /
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"I fell in love with Hermione." was the simple, yet perfectly true answer whaich escaped Draco's lips. Several people around him laughed, as if it were not possible. Voldemort however just smiled. br /
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"Young Draco, there is no such thing as love." br /
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Draco gritted his teeth but said nothing. The words he could say in this situation could be the difference between his life and death. To play it safe he stayed silent. br /
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"So Draco, if you do not go along with our plan, I am afraid I will have dispose of you. Please choose your fate wisely boy. I will be most displeased if I have to kill you." br /
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Draco thought for a while. If he did decide to go along with the plan, Hermione would never forgive him. Never! But if he didn't go on with the plan, Voldemort would not hesitate to kill him. After a while, he made up his mid. He would do what he thought was best. br /
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"Have you made up your mind boy? Remember, this is the difference between life and death for you boy." br /
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Draco Malfoy, husband of Hermione Malfoy nodded his head. "Yes my Lord. I will go forward with the plan." br /
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Voldemort smiled evilly. Draco's insides churned. It had to be done, he told himself. Voldemort turned to Lucius. "Bring the girl." he snapped. Before everyone's eyes, Hermione Fixby Malfoy appeared. It was very clear that she had been crying heavily. Despite her red, puffy eyes, she still looked stunning. However, being stunning would not save her now. br /
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"As Lucius has so kindly informed me, the girl has had everything explained to her, including that I murdered her traitor parents. She knows now Draco, that you married her only to carry out our plans. She knows that you are going to punish her for her parents deeds and keep her prisoner. She also knows that we will get inside information out of her easily. Also, this morning she found out she was pregnant. Well, Lucius here made her have an abortion. Now that everything is cleared up there, Draco would you do the honours?" Voldemort said gleefully. Hermione looked at Draco in horror. Surely her husband would not torture her, would he? He did really love her, didn't he? br /
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"Gladly." Draco Malfoy told his master. He took his wand out, guilt rising up inside him. It has to be done, it has to be done he told himself repeatedly. He saw Hermione's eyes flash dangerously. She knew what was coming. What Draco didn't know was that she had a plan herself now. If he wanted to play that game, he was sure in for a hell of a surprise. Shoving all his doubts to the back of his mind Draco prepared himself. br /
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"CRUCIO!" he screamed pointing his wand at his beloved, who had held his child no more than an hour ago. He watched as the blue jet of light escaped his wand. The surprising thing was that it was going in slow motion. Hermione held out her hand before her confidently. The light vanished. The spell was broken. The Death Eaters, Draco and Voldemort all had the same reactions. Gasps and looks of astonishment. Hermione smirked slightly, though her eyes told just how sad she really was. She stepped forward. No-one dared to move. It was funny how 50 people could scoff at a young woman one minute, and be absolutely terrified of her the next. Nonetheless it was happening. br /
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"I thought you loved me Draco." she stated in no more than a whisper. Her voice was damp with sadness and regret. Draco felt something pulling at his hearstrings. He looked at the ground in shame. br /
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"I do." he said. Hermione laughed softly. br /
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"You sure proved yourself Draco. You tried to use an unforgiveable curse on me. For those of you who don't know, I can actually do wandless magic. I have always known. As for what just happened, I have no idea what it was. Now if you don't mind, I have business to attend to." She turned to leave but was stopped by Draco who grabbed her wrist. br /
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"Hermione, please." br /
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She scoffed. br /
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"No. Although my heart may still love you my mind hates you. Hopefully my heart will soon follow. Goodbye Draco." br /
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With that she apparated. Draco apparated also. To where, he did not know. He just needed to be out of their. He knew he had lost Hermione for good. Maybe next time when he loved someone, he would show it better. br /
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b Author's Note /b - Please don't harm me. It is unfortunately a sad ending, but fret not. I am working on a sequel. Good will come of it. If you want to search it, it will more than likely be called 'We Meet Again'. I have not posted it yet but will soon. I am so sorry everyone. I would just like to thank everyone who reviewed. You are the ones I am writing a sequel for.