Quintessence
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Ch 16 Rumors of Rape
Hermione heard a lamp crash. She rushed to her door as she heard, "Dammit Potter, you stole my girl!"
She gasped. She had never heard Draco confess how he really felt about anything concerning what happened with Harry.
She opened the door cautiously and peered out. "Draco?"
"Did you just hear that?" Draco asked from the bottom of the stairs.
"It was kind of hard not to" Hermione replied softly.
"I need time to think, I'm going to take a quick walk. Now if you'll excuse me." He snapped. Draco grabbed his cloak and walked out through the portrait.
Hermione decided to goto the library to find a good book to read and cuddle up with.
Hermione was sitting on one of the many couches of the library. She gave a loud yawn and slowly closed the book. She sat there, thinking about what Draco had so loudly confessed at the common room.
"He misses me, doesn't he?" Hermione whispered softly.
"Dear child, if I may be so bold, your talking to yourself, and it doesn't look good from another's point of view." Madame Pince chimed in.
"Sorry Madame. But I think I'll head out anyways. I've cleared my head out, and I've obviously read enough." Hermione giggled, pointing to the pile of books on the table.
"Yes, well, it's nearly closing time anyways. Now if you will" Madame Pince pointed towards the door.
Hermione bid goodbye and left.
She walked back to the common room slowly, just taking in the quietness of the castle. It was a little chilly considering the temperature outside. She wrapped her arms around her tighter to keep warm.
As she was rounding the corner, she heard a hushed voice talking.
"When is she going to show up?" The voice asked itself.
'Draco?' Hermione thought. She peeked her head around and saw Harry there. She brought her head back around and stood there, bug eyed. She regained her composure. She turned the corner and broke the silence. "Hey Harry" She greeted cheerfully.
"'Mione?" Harry asked.
"Yes it's me silly!" She giggled.
"Your in a playful mood." He whispered hoarsely. Harry walked towards Hermione slowly and pinned her against the wall roughly.
Hermione hit her head and whimpered. "Ssshhh, not to loud, someone might here you." Harry whispered in her ear. Hermione cringed and tried to back away, but he had a tight hold on her.
"Harry, let me go!" She protested, turning her head to the side. He smirked and brought his lips down to her neck. He nipped at her harshly, leaving bite marks.
He then proceeded to kiss her lips. Hermione turned her head away. "Let.Go.Of.Me" She whispered harshly, closing her eyes and pursing her lips.
"Not now 'Mione, not ever" He replied, closing the space between them and kissing her harshly.
Draco was sitting on a flat rock near the lake. He was watching the stars twinkle and some random shooting stars whiz by. He watched the small ripples in the lake move across the water. He decided to head back to the castle, so he stood up.
He closed his cloak tighter around him and started walking towards the castle. The skies were clear, and you could see the full moon. A gust of wind whipped against Draco's face. He turned his head away, tears forming in his eyes from the wind. He finally reached the castle and opened the giant oak doors. He walked in and stripped of his cloak. He ascended on the staircases and made his way up towards his common room.
When he reached the corridor, he heard a muffled shriek. He started at a faster pace. When he reached the corner he heard someone cry loudly.
"Harry James Potter get your slimy hands off of me!" Someone cried. He turned the corner and saw Harry pressed against Hermione. Hermione had a tear strained face and fresh tears were forming when she saw Draco. Harry had his hands up Hermione's shirt. That's what got Draco. He lunged towards Harry and ripped her off of Hermione. He then proceeded to place Hermione gently on the ground. He then walked strut towards Harry and lifted him up by the collar. He reared his left arm back and punched him square in the jaw. Harry winced and stepped back.
Draco was fuming. He couldn't handle what just happened. He then felt a piercing pain in his knuckles. He looked down and saw that they were black and blue. He looked up and saw Potter running towards the Gryffindor common room.
He turned his attention towards again. She was on the ground crying, huddled in a little ball. He slowly walked towards her and kneeled down.
"'Mione?" He asked hesitantly.
"'Mione, are you ok?" He tried again.
"I was almost bloody raped, how do you think I feel!" She screamed, crying harder.
Draco embraced her in a tight hug. Hermione whimpered.
"What's wrong?" Draco asked with concern.
"My back, he threw me against the wall, and my head should have a lump." Hermione explained softly. "He hurt me so bad."
"I know, I know. It's off to Madame Pomfrey." He pulled out his wand and levitated the clothes. He then picked up Hermione and kept the clothes behind him with his wand. He then walked towards the infirmary, practically running.
When they finally got there, Draco kicked the door open roughly and screamed, "Madame Pomfrey! Madame Pomfrey!"
He heard a door open and hurried footsteps coming towards them.
Madame Pomfrey came into view and gasped when she saw Hermione. "Dear boy, what happened?"
"Someone attempted to rape her, I don't want to reveal the name. I found her just in time, because nothing had happened. She has a very bruised back and bumped head." Draco explained in one breath.
"Set her on the bed, back up." Madame Pomfrey instructed.
Draco walked over to the bed she pointed to and laid her down gently on her stomach. He heard her whimper, but laid her down comepletly.
"Now, I need you to inform Professor Dumbledore and bring him here. Miss Granger will be in good hands, don't worry Mr. Malfoy." Madame Pomfrey told Draco.
"Y-Y-Yes Madame Pomfrey" Draco complied, stuttering.
He sprinted off towards Dumbledore's quarters.
When he reached the gargoyle, he noticed that he didn't know the password. He started giving random candy names when the gargoyle sprang open. He walked up and opened the door. Dumbledore was sitting there, the same twinkle in his eyes, smiling at him. He gestured towards the seat and Draco sat down.
"Professor, Hermione, Hermione...was r-r-raped." He finally managed to get out.
"Pardon?" Dumbledore asked, bewildered.
"Hermione Granger was raped." Draco stated, more confident this time.
"And is she alright?" Dumbledore asked, "Wait, a more suitable question, who was it?"
"Harry Potter"
Dumbledore gasped, but regained his composure. "Madame Pomfrey wants to see you." Draco added, getting up along with him.
Dumbledore and Draco soon arrived at the hospital wing. Draco rushed to Hermione's side, giving her a loving kiss on the forehead. Dumbledore was whispering with Madame Pomfrey in her office.
"Albus, do you know who it is?" Pomfrey asked.
"Do you really want to?" Dumbledore procrastinated.
"Yes" Pomfrey whined
"Harry Potter."
"Harry Potterཀ" She screamed.
"Yes, but I don't have one clue as to why he would do this. Of course he will be punished, but questions will be asked." Dumbledore replied solemnly.
"I'll go check on Miss Granger, you might want to have a talk with Mr. Malfoy, to find out some details." Pomfrey added as she walked out of the room.
Dumbledore walked into the nursing room and stood behind Draco as they both watched Madame Pomfrey fuss over Hermione's injuries.
"Ahem, Mr. Malfoy?" Dumbledore hesitated.
"Yes Professor?" Draco turned around and faced the wise old man.
"Can I have a word?"
Draco nodded in response and walked over to the other side of the room with Dumbledore.
"Mr. Malfoy, how was Harry acting when he was with Hermione?" Dumbledore asked.
"Um, I'm not sure Professor, what do you mean?"
"Well, was he jittery, nervous, cruel, you know, describe him." Dumbledore explained.
"Professor, I wasn't really paying attention to him, I was more worried about Hermione, Potter was the least of my concerns," Dumbledore interrupted him.
"Ah yes, that is all Mr. Malfoy. Thank you for your time." Dumbledore excused himself politely and left the infirmary.
Draco walked over and sat by Hermione. She gave a small smile and held her eyes downcast.
"How are you feeling Hermione?" Draco whispered.
"Ok, just my back is sore." She groaned.
Draco reached over and stroked her back gently. He smiled, but turned away when he saw the uneasy look on Hermione's face.
"Draco...what happened with Harry, I swear, I didn't mean it. He just...did it. I didn't mean to hurt you. I told him I couldn't handle being friends, but he didn't accept it, and now he..he..he hurt me!" Hermione sobbed, shoving her face in the pillow.
"I'm not ready to talk about this" Draco snapped.
Hermione nodded. She made her head comfortable on the pillow and started to fall asleep.
"Good night Draco. Just remember, I never meant to hurt you." Hermione whispered just as she fell asleep.
Draco sat there, looking at her sleeping figure, thinking about all the things going on between them. Potter was being a bastard, and was trying to steal Hermione. Draco kneeled down next to the bed and laid his head down next to Hermione. He slowly dozed off too.
He woke up after what felt like an hour to someone tapping him and giggling. He peeked one eye open and saw Hermione trying very hard not to laugh, with her pointer finger in the air. Draco groaned and sat in his chair again. Hermione sat up and moaned. Her back was still sore. She tapped Draco and he turned around.
"Can we talk?" She whispered.
Draco hesitated for a second, but then saw the innocent look in her eyes and nodded.
"I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for making an alliance with Harry. If I didn't, then none of this would have happened." She explained softly.
Draco looked up, but didn't respond. He sighed and ran his hands through his hair.
"And I just wanted to say that I do love you, and always will. I don't mind if you don't anymore. It was stupid of me to even look at Harry. I'm so sorry." She started to cry softly.
His heart wrenched when he saw Hermione cry. "Don't cry. Just please don't." Draco pleaded.
Hermione straightened herself out and ceased the crying. "I'm sorry, it's just too much emotional stress right now. It's not your fault." Hermione whispered.
Draco sighed. He hesitated, but decided to tell her how he felt at the moment. "I'm so confused. I just want to get this straight, do you like Potter?" Hermione shook her head 'no'. "Well, I didn't know what to do when my girlfriend was hugging someone else. The girlfriend I love, the one I'd do anything for, hugging Wonder Boy. Potter get's everything he wants, and I just felt like everything that I worked for, something that actually wasn't handed to me, was gone. There I said it."
"You had every single right to be mad at me, but you didn't need to yell at me and make me feel worse! I didn't want Harry to hug me, he just did. I hate him so much, he's cause so much problems, between me and you, and now between me and him. I just...I just can't believe he would even think of doing something like this!" Hermione cried.
Draco turned his head and looked out the window. He couldn't deal with all of this, everything. Potter, Hermione, and him becoming a Death Eater. He hadn't told Hermione yet because of the fight. He intended on telling her, but when everything was cleared up. He sighed and looked back at Hermione. Her head was hung low and she was crying silent tears.
"Later Hermione, this is the least of my problems at the moment" Draco explained, looking into her eyes
Hermione nodded and got up. She held her back as she walked over to Madame Pomfrey. A few minutes later she came back. "I can leave now, I'll see you at the common room." Hermione bid goodbye. She walked, with much struggle, towards the door.
Draco walked over and picked Hermione up bridal style. She gave a shriek of surprise but calmed down once they started walking.
"I know we're not exactly, speaking or anything, but why are you so tense?" Hermione asked.
"Do I really need to tell you now?" Draco snapped.
"No, I just wanted to know." Hermione whispered.
Draco sighed. He whispered the password and walked in. He laid Hermione down on the couch and walked into his room.
"So much for talking." Hermione muttered.
A few hours later there was a knock on the door. Hermione got up and answered the door. Before noticing who it was, she gave a loud yawn and stretched. She peeked one eye open. It was Dumbledore. She blushed and straightened herself out.
"Miss Granger, if you could get Mr. Malfoy, I would like to have a word with you two." Dumbledore announced.
Hermione walked up Draco's staircase and knocked on his door softly. Draco opened the door, dress in just plaid pajama pants and no shirt. "What?"
"Dumbledore is here."
He nodded and went back into his room. He came out a few seconds later with a white wife beater on.
Draco sat on one side of the couch and Hermione on the other.
"I would like to discuss the prior events. I was just recently informed of some news. Someone was accused of placing a student, here at Hogwarts, under the Imperius Curse."
"Who was it Professor?" Draco asked.
"Harry Potter"
A/N: I told you I wouldn't update until I got at least 10 reviews. I'm bumping it up to 15 if you guys don't pick up the pace. The reviews help me! They motivate me to write because I know people are actually reading my story. Plus I've been sick lately and alot of things have been going on.
Sorry about the crappy chapter, I just had to get this out of the way, and the cliffy isn't that big, but it's a little drop, right? LOOK OUT BELOW! Ok, so don't hate me cause this chapter sucked. Now go review so I can write a better one!
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