Harry stared into the distance in breakfast.

"Harry...Harry...HARRY!"yelled Hermione. Harry looked at her and didn't know what to say. Hermione just kept on looking at him trying to figure out what was wrong. She continued, "Have you seen Ron?" It was then that Harry realized that indeed Ron wasn't there. He looked at Hermione. She seemed to be acting like herself only a bit happier. He tried to ignore that and went back to thinking about Ron. Where could he have gone? He thought.

Ron was outside sitting by the pond. He felt something bad, he didn't know what it was. He just felt that something bad was going to happen. Then out of nowhere Hermione popped into his head. He remembered how it felt whenever she hugged him. He remembered the shudder he'd get whenever she'd look at him. He laid on his back looking at the sky. He pictured himself with Hermione walking around the pond. He pictured how it would be if he kissed her. He wanted to be near her every moment of every day. He got up so quick that it scared some first year student girls that were watching him. I know, he thought I'll ask her to take a walk with me outside today and then I'll ask her out. If she takes a long time to say anything I'll kiss her and then she'll be mine. He smiled at the pleasant thought of having Hermione in his arms.

"Ron, here you are." Ron opened his eyes and saw Hermione standing over him. The sun outlined her body and face and he just wanted to look at her forever.

"Ron what are you doing here?" said Harry. Ron broke away from his trance as he said it. He sat up and told them that he thought it was such a nice day out that he felt like just relaxing outside. They accompanied him in silence. Hermione was looking at the pond thinking about last night. Harry was also looking toward the pond but in disgust, he looked up and saw Ginny coming toward them. He felt glad that she was coming. He hoped that being with Ginny will make him forget about last night. Ginny stood in front of Harry and said hello to everyone. Harry got up and pulled Ginny with him as he told the others that he would come back later. Harry was whispering something to her and Ginny started giggling as they were leaving. Ron looked at them seriously. He didn't like his little sister acting like this so freely. Hermione raised an eyebrow as she watched them leave.

"Hermione?" started Ron, "um I was wondering if you'd like to take a walk with me tonight...um I need to ask you something?" Hermione looked at him. "Okay." she finally said. They agreed to meet at the front gate at about ten o' clock. Hermione left to head for the common room. She was really tired. She didn't get to sleep much last night. (Wonder why? ;) As she was crossing the entrance hall she felt someone pull her toward the dungeons. Of course she knew who it was. She kissed Draco and smiled at him.

"I missed you already." He told her. "What are you doing tonight?" She explained to him about meeting Ron tonight. Hermione saw Draco's face turn very serious.

"Don't worry," she told him, "I'm sure it's not too important what he wants to tell me. I'm all yours no matter what." she said. Draco hugged her so tight she could swear he left his arm prints around her. Draco let her go and looked down. Hermione could have sworn she saw a tear fall from his face.

"You know he likes you?" he told her very seriously, still looking down.

"What makes you say that?" she asked

"It's so obvious. Hermione just please be careful. I...I don't want to lose you now that I have you so close to me. I love you Hermione, I love you." Hermione felt a knot in her throat.

"Oh my love...my love I would never lose grip from you. You're my everything."Draco took her into his arms and held her tight. He didn't want to let go. Hermione put her arms around him and caressed his back. "I love you, my love." She whispered in his ear.

Later that night Hermione was heading toward the entrance doors. She didn't see Ron so she decided to wait outside, but when she opened the door she saw him sitting on the steps.

"Oh there you are? I thought you hadn't arrived yet." she smiled and he got up. They began to walk around outside in silence. Hermione felt a bit awkward since he told her he needed to tell her something. "You know he likes you?" Draco's voice rang in her ear. No, he wouldn't tell me that. That's not what he wanted to tell me. She thought. Finally Ron opened his mouth.

"Hermione, I've known you for a long time now. I know I wasn't nice to you at first and I'm sorry. I don't want to hurt you anymore." he took a long deep breathe. Hermione was so scared, she felt tears begin to fill her eyes, but she tried to fight them back as much as she could. Should she tell him that she's Draco's girlfriend, his lover? "Hermione I'm beginning to feel us drift apart. Please don't let that happen. Hermi-" she cut him off.

"Ron please don't tell me that you like me. Please Ron."

"I don't like you Hermione. I...I love you. I've loved you since I first set my eyes on you." Hermione burst out crying. Ron looked startled and asked her what was wrong. "Don't you love me?" Ron asked her.

"Oh Ron, I am in love...but...I'm sorry...not with you." Ron's eyes began to fill with tears. They were now far away from the castle. They were so far away now they could barely see the castle windows.

"Who...are...you...in...love...with" he choked.

She couldn't get the name out. She fell to her knees and sobbed into her hands.

"WHO ARE YOU IN LOVE WITH!" he yelled at her.

"DRACO!" she screamed. "I LOVE HIM, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!" Ron stared at Hermione. Hermione looked into his eyes. She saw the extreme hate and disgust in his eyes. Ron grabbed Hermione's arm so fiercely she knew he left her a bruise. They were both crying hysterically. Ron could feel his rage increase. No she's mine, she's mine, you're mine, you're mine, "YOU'RE MINE!" He grabbed her so fiercely toward him and kissed her. Hermione struggled to get herself free. "LET ME GO RON!"

Ron threw Hermione on the floor and began to tear her shirt off. He pinned her arms on the side of her head and sat on her stomach. He kissed her roughly moving his lips toward her chest. Hermione was trying to get him off her. She never thought that Ron was this strong. She couldn't budge.

"DRACO! DRACO! PLEASE DRACO! HELP SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME!" Hermione cried out. She was crying loudly and she was so scared. She had never been so scared in her life.

"DID MALFOY KISS YOU! DID HE TOUCH YOU! TELL ME! I CAN MAKE YOU FORGET ABOUT HIM. IT'S ONLY ME YOU NEED. YOU DON'T NEED MALFOY, NOT NOW NOT EVER!"He screamed to her face. He put his hands in between Hermione's thighs.

"Please Ron no, don't touch me, please no, no, NO" She felt her body weak. Everything began to fade. She heard a voice call out a jinx and saw a flash of light. Ron had let go of Hermione. She heard someone call her name. She felt her body warm as he held her. She felt a familiar kiss on her forehead. She let herself faint in Draco's arms.