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Chapter VI

Hermione was doing some of her summer homework, trying to keep busy in order not to think too much about her life. Damion flew in and she patted his head. "Hello, Damion. Have you got a letter for me?" He dropped a large package in her lap and she read the attached note.

Hey Stranded,

No problem. I've got tons of skelegrow. I also sent over some Bruise Butter. It's like body butter but when you rub it on, it gets rid of the bruises. And then, I also sent you some Scar Salve. It heals scars, though it doesn't make them go away. Sorry 'bout that. But these three magical medicines have been my best friends since I was a child. I hope they save you as well.

I fear as well that we will never meet. If my father would ever allow me out of the house, trust me, I would find you. But my home is my prison and I am trapped for all eternity.

I don't want to ask you of your name or heritage yet because I will not tell you mine. It is not that I don't trust you but I would be too embarrassed. I am not from an unknown family. Most people know my name and fear it. I do not want you to fear me.

I find you the most intriguing person I have ever met. I wish so dearly that I could meet you in person. One day... I'll be your superman. I cannot bare the thought of you being hurt and I swear if it's the last thing I do... well it probably would be the last thing I'd do so I won't even finish the sentence.

On a lighter not, my dad left me alone all week. He said I needed a rest. I don't know why he said that but I was grateful. He can be such a brutal bastard sometimes.

School starts next week. Do you know if you are going? I hope you get to go. It sounds like you need a long break from him. And it would probably do you good to see your friends again.

From everything you told me about your read dad, he sounds a lot like Voldemort. I pray that is incorrect but if it is true, do not tell me for I already pity your life enough. I've heard stories of Voldemorts youth. He loved a woman and asked her to get rid of their child but there were more complications to it. I know the story in length though I am one of the few who do. My father told it to me as a bed time story when I was younger. What a lovely way to spend my nights, having nightmares of one of the cruelest men ever born.

Getting away from that topic because it just scares me, my mum said she would take me to Diagon Alley in a few days to get school supplies. Do you need anything while I am there... new school robes, books, anything? I'd be more than happy to buy some for you.

Write back quickly,

Dragon.

She wrote a note back as quickly as possible, anxious for his next letter. When she was done, she tied it to Damion's leg along with a small bag of coins. Then, she set to work with the Bruise Butter and the Scar Salve.

A/N... SUMMER! This is the first chapter I've posted since school ended. I thought that with school over, I would update faster but it seems that is not the case. I sleep in late and when I wake up, I go out and hang out with my friends until around 1 a.m. then I come home and sleep. Sorry. I'll try to fit it in though. Anyway... I hope you liked this chapter and thank you all for your great reviews. Please review for this one too. I really love hearing your thoughts. The next chapter will be up soon.

Again, Draco and Hermione really don't want to know each others background. In this chapter though, Draco just can't resist and he takes a guess at who it is. Whether or not he's right will be told later on in the story. Stay with me and you'll find out.

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