Author's Notes: Chapter 12: Draco's Sweetest Memory of Her… This chapter will be pretty dramatic… please review after…
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters… Just the plot…
It's been weeks since Hermione took sessions with the pensieve. She had seen memories from her fellow Gryffindor students, from her teachers, and from people close to her. She now knew half of her life that she lost.
She reread all her books and took her exams. The teachers were amazed. Her grades were all Outstanding even if she lost her memory.
But there was another half that was missing. And she knew what it was – Draco.
Ginny knew about this. Ginny feels sad for Hermione when she told her all about Draco Malfoy.
"I'm sorry, Hermione." Ginny said. "That guy you knew as Michael is the Draco Malfoy I told you."
Hermione answered, "I know… He told me everything… The whole truth… But I can't shake this feeling that he was someone that's precious to me."
Ginny answered, "He might be that guy you never told me about."
Hermione asked, "What do you mean?"
"That memory I gave to Professor Dumbledore, it's all about that. You never told me who replaced Krum in your heart."
Hermione nodded. "I know. I feel bad about it. I really want to know."
Ginny answered, "Ask Dumbledore about it."
Hermione nodded. "I guess so…"
Ginny asked, "Don't you feel anything from Harry?"
Hermione shook her head. "Nothing. My heart stopped feeling love ever since Michael; I mean Draco told me the truth."
Ginny answered, "I see… Harry loves you a lot… My brother, Ron loves you a lot too…"
"Ron?" Hermione asked.
"You mean, he never told you?" Ginny asked.
Hermione shook her head. "No. Harry did but I thought it was friendly love but I didn't know it was true love."
Ginny nodded. "My brother could be chicken sometimes. But, you know, you, Ron, and Harry faced a lot of adventures before Harry defeated the Dark Lord."
Hermione asked, "Could you tell me about it? I've only been shown good memories. I want to know more."
So, Ginny told Hermione every adventure they faced, starting from the Sorcerer's stone to the Ministry's room. Hermione was glad Ginny told her.
'That blank canvas is starting to have color…' Hermione thought. 'At least, underneath this smile, I'm not empty anymore.'
Hermione was on her way to Professor Dumbledore's office when she bumped into someone – Draco. Draco's expression has been sad and cold.
"Hi, Draco." Hermione said nicely.
"Here." Draco said. "Take this." It was a vial with greenish grey fluid in it. "Use this in the pensieve." He ran away.
Hermione held the vial tight. "Draco…"
Hermione continued to walk to Dumbledore's office. She gave the password and entered.
"Miss Granger, it's a very fine day, isn't it?" Dumbledore said. Then, he saw the vial. "Who gave you that memory?"
"Malfoy."
"Do you want to see it?" Dumbledore asked.
"I only found half of who I am. I want to know it this vial contains that other half." Hermione said.
Dumbledore said. "Very well. Would you still want me to come along?"
Hermione shook her head. "I could manage…"
Dumbledore poured the greenish grey fluid into the pensieve. Hermione jumped into it.
As usual everything turned sepia. It was night time. She recognized the Hospital Wing. She recognized the person entering the room – Draco.
Hermione followed him inside. He was touching her face.
"I'm so sorry, my angel." He said. Then, after a few minutes, he left the room.
Hermione's crying.
Draco entered the Room of Requirements. There were spell books scattered everywhere. Even the Prince's book was laying there.
"I must find the spell to get her memories back." Draco said.
He flipped every book one by one. On the Prince's book, there was a note:
"To restore a memory: Evoquer Lepasse" Draco read. "This is it. I found it. I can give your memories back now."
Hermione was crying harder. "Draco…"
Everything returned back to normal. Dumbledore saw Hermione crying.
"Did you find what you are looking for, Miss Granger?" Dumbledore asked.
Hermione nodded. "I did, Professor."
Dumbledore answered, "Well, just tell me if you want to finish the sessions we had. I still have three vials here with me."
Hermione nodded. "I will keep in touch, Professor." Hermione started to walk toward the door. "Thank you so much, Professor."
Dumbledore smiled. "Your welcome, Miss Granger."
Hermione started to look for Draco Malfoy. She ran toward the garden. It was instinct that led her there. When she got there, she saw something shocking – Draco was kissing Ginny.
Author's Notes: I told you it would be sad… please review okay?
