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Chapter Eight: The Funeral

Hermione got an owl from Dumbledore saying that the whole order was going to Draco's funeral and Narcissa would be there, And to just apparate to Hogsmead, then walk to Hogwarts. Hermione decided to wear the locket he gave her, a beautiful black dress that had one sleeve, and her silver high heels that strapped up half way up her calf. Her dress was long so you couldn't see the entire strap. She apparated to Hogsmead and met Cho, they walked together to Hogwarts. Both of them held back tears. They sat together right next to Narcissa.

"Hey Mrs. Malfoy." Hermione said as cheerfully as possible.

"Oh hello Hermione, you know that the summer before your seventh year all Draco could talk about was you? And when his father told him to break up with you or he'd kill you, he looked and sounded heart broken? Also did you know he loved you more than life its self?" Narcissa said and was crying "oh and please call me Narcissa."

"No I didn't. I knew he loved me but not all that much. And sorry Narcissa. Are you on the good side?" Hermione said also crying.

"Yes Hermione dear I am. I'm going to stop Lucius if it's the last thing I do. It was HIS idea to have our only son murdered."

"Lucius had Draco killed?" both Hermione and Cho said in unison.

"Yes. I told Dumbledore that and he is going to help me." Then the funeral began. Every one was in tears. Including Dumbledore and Ron. But Harry was no where to be seen.

"Hermione, its over." Cho said telling a Hermione that was crying and also looking around.

"I know. It's just that Ron showed up and he wasn't really friends with Draco and Harry didn't even come at all." Hermione said

"I know. I was wondering about that myself."

"Dumbledore, did you invite Harry?" Hermione asked him

"Yes I did. I also expected to see him here. Did you talk to him?"

"No that's why I asked you."

"I'll owl him right now." Little did anyone know that more than one something or someone stood in the forest watching the whole thing.

A/n: I know its short but as soon as I get at least one review I'll post the next chapter and I'll tell you why this one was so short. Do you have any idea who is watching? Could it be Voldemort? Could it be Lucius? Could it be Centaurs? Who is it? Find out in the next chapter.