Memories

"Hermione…" Draco whispered as tears crawled down his face. No, not her. his couldn't be happening. She couldn't leave him alone in this world of troubles. She had to have the now lifeless child laying in her belly. They were to get married the next month. She wasn't allowed to die. But she did.

Memories, memories, memories

In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I'll pray to the gods: let her stay

The memories ease the pain inside
Now I know why

"I promise that I will live up to your expectations. I'll try to be everything that you wanted me to be and do everything that you wanted me to do. I'll go and apply for the Arithmacy teacher at Hogwarts, just like you wanted me to." Draco whispered,

All of my memories
Keep you near
It's all about us
Imagine you'd be here
All of my memories
Keep you near
The silent whispers
The silent tears

"I'll remember you, and I'll try to get over you. I swear that in our mansion no other woman will lie beside me in our bed. I will hang pictures of us in our happy moments all over the walls. I'll plant a lilac tree, just like you planned to do. I swear, I won't forget you."

Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is away
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again
It's worth it all
So I can go home

"Do you remember you were swinging on the garden swing in our backyard? You were laughing to my really lame joke. Then you started to throw up all over yourself? At first, I was disgusted, and then I realized it. You were pregnant. You remember that you didn't want to tell me about the bundle of joy because you were sure that I would leave you? And remember when I was really hurt that you couldn't trust me? Well now I know that you do trust me." Draco laughed, she was a handful of trouble.

All of my memories
Keep you near
It's all about us
Imagine you'd be here
All of my memories
Keep you near
The silent whispers
The silent tears

"Remember that time when we got drunk at a bar, and ended up snogging someone else? We were so embarrassed after! But we forgave each other, because we both really drunk and couldn't remember anything. I do remember that the man that you had, um, kissed wanted you, and you had to explain that you were engaged." Draco sniffled, trying to keep the tears of joy and sadness inside. He and Hermione had been perfect for each other.

Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is away
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again
It's worth it all
So I can go home

Draco laughed as he remembered when she'd caught him with Ginny. She was enraged at me, and claimed that he was a "playboy". But Draco had needed a shag. He couldn't stand it. They had been going out for a month and a half now, and he hadn't been laid since then. How long can a boy stand the pressure when he had a prude for a girlfriend?

Together in all these memories
I see your smile
All the memories I hold dear
Darling you know I love you till the end of time

But Draco had never tried cheating on her again. He had waited exactly seven months for her to trust him enough. He'd always remember her as his girl and whenever he missed her, all he had to do was think back and remember all their happy times, everything that they had shared together, and he would be happy. Draco would smile and feel her presence beside him, and shiver as he felt the feeling of ghostly cold lips gently pressing against his.

A/N: Well, that was done fast for a contest on the Hideaway. Well, hope you like it. I seem to like Hermione-dead one-shots, right?