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A/n: Ok I know it was cruel to end it where I did, but I couldn't help it. Someone said that Ron had gotten over Hermione too fast, I know he did but I didn't want to dwell too much and that particular plot so I tied it up as soon as I could.

For those of you who read my other fic. The Love of the Heads, it was removed. Someone had put in a complaint and it was removed, just as I was about to update. So I am re-writing it all and having it checked by my beta before posting it.

Chapter 4

Draco and Hermione looked up to find Lucius Malfoy staring back at them. Hermione immediately tried to get out of Draco's arms, but he held her in place.

"What are you doing here?" Draco asked with hate in his voice, not bothering to hide it.

Lucius had heard the anger but decided to ignore it. "Well son, I had heard you were having relations with a mudblood, and I have come to put an end to it"

"Is that so?" Draco knew who had told Lucius. It would have been Pansy. She was always jealous of any girl Draco would go near and would automatically find a way of splitting them up. But this time Draco wasn't going to let that happen. He loved her too much to lose her.

"Well let me tell you something Lucius" he didn't call him father, because he wasn't his father to him anymore. He had lost that respect when he had killed his mother. "I love Hermione, and I refuse to give her up. No one and I mean no one is going to take her from me. Got it?"

Lucius simply looked from Hermione to Draco before withdrawing his wand. "You will not speak to your father like that" He pointed his wand at Draco's chest and muttered "Crucio". Draco fell to the floor and although he wasn't screaming, Hermione could tell that he was in a lot of pain; she could see it from his eyes.

Without thinking she picked up her wand and pointed it at Lucius, who was too busy torturing his son to notice her "Stupefy" Lucius immediately fell to the floor.

Hermione ran to Draco and put his head in her lap. "Draco, Draco. Are you ok?"

Draco looked up into Hermione's eyes "That's my girl" before pulling her down to meet his lips.

Professor Snape, who had just witnessed Hermione throw a curse at Lucius, was making his way towards the headmaster's office. He had Lucius floating behind him and Hermione and Draco walking behind him.

Once they reached the portrait, Snape muttered the password "Milky stars". As the door opened they all saw that Professor Dumbledore was watching him through his half moon spectacles, as if he were waiting for them. "Ah… Professor Snape, My Malfoy, Miss Granger. How can I help you?" Snape nodded at Draco who had launched into the story.

Once he had finished Professor Dumbledore nodded. "Ok well seeming as you were on school grounds when this happened, I can take certain actions against Mr Malfoy. Would you be ok with that Draco? He is your father after all"

Draco looked at the floating and unconscious form of Lucius. He looked back at Dumbledore "He isn't my father. Do what you must; I will never let him hurt Hermione like he hurt…my mother"

Hermione looked into his eyes and saw the sadness. She never knew that one person could hold so much pain. She walked over to him and pulled him into a hug and held him so tight that Draco thought he might pass out from the lack of air.

"Very well, you may be required to go to a trial, but I will try my best to stop that from happening. I will get him sent to Azkaban Mr Malfoy; he will not harm you again."

Draco nodded and he and Hermione headed for the door. Once they had left Professor Snape looked at Dumbledore and an unspoken conversation was agreed.

Both Hermione and Draco would need protection, even if Lucius was put in Azkaban. He was a powerful man and had a lot of people who owe him favours and would do so at a drop of the hat.

Hermione and Draco had spent the rest of the day walking around the Hogwarts grounds. Talking about different things, they would stop every now and again to make out.

The conversation eventually got to the future. Hermione had said that she wanted to be a teacher, to mould the future generations mind for the better. She had said that she wanted to be a Transfiguration teacher but she also wanted to be a Potions teacher, she would have to decide once she got her final grades back.

Draco wanted to be an Aurora; he wanted to rid the wizarding world of people like his father and Voldermort. Hermione admired his courage.

They continued to walk around the grounds until it grew dark, and they grew hungry. They walked into the hall holding hands, once they reached the Gryffindor table, Draco kissed Hermione goodbye and headed to his seat.

Hermione sat in her usual seat next to Ron and Harry. Harry had a book on the latest quidditch moves open in front of him and Ron was sitting talking to none other than Becky McKenzie. Hermione was happy that he was able to move on, and Becky seemed to be a nice girl.

Suddenly Dumbledore cleared his throat. "I have an announcement to make" Everyone's head turned to him in complete silence. It was only Dumbledore who could get this kind of silence, apart from Snape. The difference being Dumbledore got it through respect and Snape got it through fear.

"I would like to let you all know that we have decided to start a new programme. If any of the 6th or 7th years decide that they would like a career in teaching, we will be giving them a month trial of the subject of their choice. They would be aiding the Professor with their lessons and preparations for the upcoming exams.

"If anyone is interested please speak to your Professor of choice and they will consider your placement" With that Dumbledore sat down and the plates automatically filled with food.

Hermione looked up at Draco. He was looking at her with a twinkle in his beautiful eyes. She smiled at him and he winked back. She turned around and began to eat her dinner, all the while thinking of which Professor to approach.

A/n: I know it's not very long. I am sorry but I have been very busy lately and figured that a short update is better than none at all right?

Samantha Cameron: Ron has liked the girl since he saw her, but thought he would have a better chance with Hermione, ironic really as he had no chance with Hermione and every chance with Becky

Monica7725: I know Ron got over her a little quickly but I didn't want him to dwell, I see him as the kind of guy who will cut his loses and try something else. That might sound crude I'm not sure depends on how you take it lol. I'm glad you reviewed and hope you liked this chapter.

DanRadcliffe5666: I think we all wish that Lucius would die, but he is kind of like Voldermort… he keeps coming back

Etcies: Thanks I'm glad you think I am a good writer. I know that I need to work on my punctuation and spellings and it is something that I am getting better at gradually.

XOxOkIsSmYaSsXoXo: Yup Lucius was there and is now gone, but for how long? Hope you liked this update

twista123: Thanks for reviewing an I hope you keep reviewing