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Why?

Hermione spun around at the sound of the voice, Draco's hands still at her hips. "What are you doing Ron?" She asked.

"I'm protecting you from this asshole. I said let go of her." Ron said

"You are making a scene and the last time I checked I didn't need protection from him, I need protection from you." Hermione said coolly. All eyes were on the group out on the dance floor, but no one could make out what they were saying.

"what the fuck do you mean by that?"

"You know exactly what I mean by that Ron. Please stop making a scene." Hermione said losing her temper.

"what gonna sick your guarddog on me?" ron asked mockingly.

"What are you talking about." Hermione asked. Draco was hoping that Ron would want to keep that a secret that he got the shit beat out of him. He slowly let go of Hermione's hips and backed away just a step, waiting to the explodetion of anger.

"You know what I mean. Draco beating me up. Like you didn't ask him to." Ron said.

"I didn't." Hermione whipped around. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?" Draco started to say something, but Hermione cut him off. "I don't know why you used me as an excuse to beat up Ron, but I am over being used by everybody and lied to."

"I didn't lie to you and I didn't use you as an excuse." Draco said trying to explain.

"Really, cuz that is not what it sounds like. Whatever little fueds you have going on, don't pull me to the middle of them cuz I am not going to get involved. Both of you can go to Hell!" she said and stormed out of the hall. Everyone was a little stunned because they all knew it was a fight and heard Hemione yell go to hell. It wasn't like the Hermione they used to know at all. The D.J. intervened.

"Umm lets get everyone on the dance floor for Country Boys and Girls getting down on the farm." The music started up and students started out on the dance floor. Dee walked over to Ron and Draco who were watching Hermione leave the room.

"You two stay here. I know that you are thinking about following her, but you have done enough." Dee followed out of the hall where Hermione had just left. She found her in her room. Lying on her back looking up at the ceiling.

"Hey hun."

Hermione looked over a Dee. "when did life become so messed up?" she asked.

"Somewhere between teddy bears and boyfriends." Dee answered sitting on the edge of the bed. "I'm sorry." She said.

"why are you sorry. They should be sorry." Hermione said in anger. "Ron doesn't get it. He didn't even try to apoligize for it just acts like it never happened. And Draco totally betrayed my trust for using me like that."

"I am gonna let you in on a little secret." Dee said debating whether to wreck her world by telling Hermione or not. "He loves you. I can see it in his eyes. I know that he hasn't said anything but I told him to let things blow over before trying to talk it over with you, to give you a little space. It is just when he sees you with Draco, it hurts him. He doesn't know how to react. He does do it out of love."

"I don't really care. He gives me space at all the wrong times and tries to defend me when I need pretection from him. And I don't see why he is so jealous of Draco. Just because we work together as heads doesn't mean I am doing anything with him. He is such an ass. They both are." Hermione said. Dee was so releaved that Hermione wasn't forgiving him that easy.

"I just thought that you should know." Dee said

"Thanks." Hermione said giving Dee a hug. She felt better even though they hadn't solved any of the problems. Being able to talk to someone just made her feel better.

"Let's get back down to the party. We don't want to miss everything you worked so hard on." Dee said. "And try to give Ron just one dance. Just hear him out once. I know that you are really mad but give him just a chance to explain."

"One dance. That is it." Hermione said obligingly, as they head back towards the dance. When they returned, Pansy was all over Draco who was making painful faces, like her presence actually hurt him. Hermione decided to save him from the pain. "Hey Pansy, I hate to break this dance up, but as heads we are supposed to be dancing together to show school unity. Sorry to steal him from you." She said as she took Draco's hand and led him away from Pansy who looked like she was going to explode.

"Thanks." Draco said in a relieved voice. "She wouldn't leave me alone."

"I am still mad at you." Hermione said. "you are not being forgiven that easy but you looked really pained."

"I know. I am sorry for not telling you about the fight but I really didn't think that you would appreciate it."

"You hit the nail on the head." Hermione said. "Why?"

They were now talking in the corner of the room on one of the hay bails. "My mom?"

"What?" Hermione asked.

"My dad did that to my mom. That is why she isn't here anymore." Draco said without emtion. He had learned to control it well. "my dad continually beat and raped her, one day, she actually refused and he beat her until she died. I wish that I was there. My dad never did anything to her while I was home, but I knew what would happen when I left. The bruises and hurt were still visible when I returned for vacations and the summer. I know the shit she put up with so I wasn't going to let that happen to another person."

Hermione had visible tears in her eyes. "I am so sorry." She whispered.

"I got to go and make an appearance on the dance floor." He said. "it's really no big deal." He kissed her on the forehead as he stood up and held at his hand for her. …

To be continued…

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