Summary: The golden trio are in their last year of Hogwarts, and Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy have become head girl and boy. What happens when something so drastic happens that causes the golden trio to break up? Who is there to comfort Hermione? Rated M for scenes coming up. R & R please.
Drowning in My TearsDisclaimer: If I owned Harry Potter, I would cry tears of happiness.
Chapter 3: My Savior
Hermione woke up the next day with the bright warm sun shining on her face. She smiled as she rolled slowly out of bed. She looked at her clock, and realized that she had 10 minutes to get ready before breakfast started.
Draco woke up to his dark room with his curtains drawn, and he could hear Hermione getting ready in her room. He got up and decided that her would take a shower. He peeled his clothes off and went to his bathroom.
He glanced in his mirror and took off the concealment charms that he had placed on himself. Scars and bruises littered his whole body and Draco grimaced as he remembered how he got some of them.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN BOY?"
"I…I just went for a walk father."
"You didn't ask me if you could leave or not! What if something happened to you? You should be lucky that the lord has chosen you to be his successor. Any of the others would die for that position."
"I don't want to be a death eater! I don't want to kill people, even if they aren't purebloods!"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY BOY! YOU DARE QUESTION MY WORDS? CRUCIO!"
"AHHHHHHHH! Father! I'm sorry! I won't do it again!"
"SHUT UP BOY! YOU DESERVE THIS. TAKE IT LIKE A MALFOY WOULD!"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Draco's eyes were clouded over as he remembered what had happened. His father tortured his so much that he didn't have the strength to move. The house elves had to move him back to his room.
He climbed into his shower and wondered if he would ever be freed from this world of hell. No one like him. His "friends" had abandoned him because a new king of slytherin had appeared. Theodore Nott had apparently talked all of the Slytherins into following his leadership, not that Draco cared.
This year is gonna be hell for me. I don't need shit from any of those people.
When he finished showering, he put on his school robes. Thankfully, they covered up his whole body, so none of his scars showed. He went out into the common room and saw everyone either sitting around or exploring. He also noticed that Hermione was the only one that wasn't there.
While Draco was taking his shower, Hermione was getting dressed. She put on her school uniform and robes, and then began doing her hair. She had tamed it, and now it was dark brown, and in shiny, silky, waves. Her hair reached her butt, and she was proud of it.
She decided today that she would let it down, and went on to do her makeup. She put on a light creamy brown eyeshadow, mascara, and black eyeliner. Hermione didn't like to wear too much makeup because it made her look fake.
When she was done, she went to the common room and saw that everyone was there. She looked to the left and saw Ginny looking through a door.
"Hey Gin."
"Hey Herms. Wow look at this."
"What's in there?"
Hermione walked over to the door and looked inside. Her eyes grew wide as she scanned the room. Inside was a gigantic swimming pool. Along the walls were changing rooms and a bathroom. Everyone else got interested and began to walk over.
When they all walked inside, there reactions were about the same as Hermione's. Draco was the last one to walk in, and he didn't seem excited at all.
"This is nothing. My swimming pool at home is two times this size."
Hermione scowled at him.
"Well Malfoy, not all of us are as rich as you. We don't go running to daddy for money every single time we need something."
"DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT AGAIN! I hate my father!"
With that, he left and slammed the common room door behind him.
Terry looked at the place where Draco was standing.
"Wonder what's wrong with him."
Everyone looked around and mumbled a "I dunno". Then they all left for the Great Hall to eat breakfast. When they got there, they each went to their respective tables and passed out the schedules that they received last night. When Harry saw them, his face brightened immediately and he came over to give Hermione a hug.
"Woah Harry. What's with the hug?"
"Well, Hermione, have you realized that you, Ron, and Ginny are all in a different common room this year? I won't be able to see you as much."
"Oh! Harry, how inconsiderate of me! You can come to out common room as much as you want. I'll show you were it is later. The password is 'mystic myriad'."
Ron and Ginny came up behind them. Suddenly, Ron started laughing. Harry looked at him in confusion.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I can just imagine you getting lost trying to find our common room, and screaming 'mystic myriad' and praying that a door will open."
Ginny and Hermione stifled laughs.
"Oh shut up Ron."
Harry walked away to where he was sitting before, and Hermione, Ginny, and Ron followed.
As they looked over their schedule, Ron spat out his food and it sprayed all over Harry.
"OI! Ron! What's with you?"
Ron looked at Harry and gave a sheepish smile.
"Sorry mate, but it's just that I realized that you have potions first this morning."
As Harry finished cleaning himself off, he gave Ron and incredulous look.
"You're kidding me! I have to go see that slimy git right after I eat?"
"Well, Mr. Potter, I suppose you do."
Harry froze as he slowly looked behind him. Snape was standing right behind him with a sneer on his face.
"Err, sorry Professor."
"Well, Mr. Potter, already badmouthing me on the first day of school? 20 points from Gryffindor for being rude to a teacher, and another 10 points off for not apologizing sincerely."
"What…"
Harry tried to protest, but Hermione grabbed his arm.
"Harry, you don't want to lose any more points for Gryffindor do you?"
As Hermione said this, Harry relaxed a bit. Snape smirked and walked away.
"I'll see you in my class… Potter"
Harry pounded the table with his fist.
"I can't stand him, acting like he rules the school. Taking points from Gryffindor for no reason. Who does he think he is?"
Ron stopped shoving food in his mouth for a second.
"You know what, Harry, you're absolutely right! We should do something to him. You know, show him that he can't always rule us like he is."
Hermione glared at the two of them.
"You know guys, I am Head Girl, so I must warn you. If you two try to do anything, then I will have to report you to Dumbledore."
"WHAT? Hermione? C'mon. Would you really do this to us?"
Hermione just looked at Ron with an extremely annoyed look on her face.
"You know what, Ronald? Sometimes I just can't stand the fact that you're SO immature!"
With that, Hermione set off without even saying goodbye.
"Good job Ron. You've managed to make Hermione mad on the first day."
"Oh shut up Harry."
After a few minutes, Harry and Ron also left for classes.
The first class that Hermione had was Arithmancy. She got there a bit early, so she sat down and just stared off into space thinking.
Maybe I shouldn't have been so tough on Ron. I mean, yes, he is a bit immature sometimes, but I was a tad too harsh. I should go apologize to him later. Maybe I…
"Good morning class."
Hermione looked up as she saw Professor Vector. She immediately put her thoughts aside and began listening to what he was saying.
"This year you will be working with a partner. Ok, I will now tell you who your partner is. Please move seats according to your partners."
Hermione listened as Professor Vector started listing names. When it got to her name, she listened carefully.
"Hermione Granger and… Draco Malfoy."
Both stared at each other in disbelief.
What! I have to be partners with HIM all year long? I don't think I'll live to see Christmas.
Oh great. I have to be partners with bushy haired Granger. It's my dream come true. More like my worst nightmare coming to life.
"Please move now."
As Hermione heard this, she started to go sit by Draco. He didn't seem to care, so she sat down. During the rest of the class, Professor Vector told them what they were going to do for the rest of the semester. When they finally got let out, Hermione walked away as fast as she could.
The rest of the day went by in a blur, and it was already dinnertime. Hermione didn't feel like eating, so she decided to go back to the common room. Little did she know, someone was watching her from the shadows.
Hermione felt a presence as she made her way back to her room, so she started walking a little faster. Suddenly, she bumped into someone.
"Oh! I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching…"
Theodore Nott stood in front of her. He smirked as his eyes scanned her body. She shivered under his gaze.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here? A lonely Gryffindor walking in the corridor. Not too bad looking either."
Hermione fidgeted as she tried to get away.
"Ummm… I should get going."
She tried to get past him, but he grabbed her arm.
"Now, now, no need to hurry anywhere. Besides I haven't had any 'fun' in a while, and you're just the person to relieve my stress."
Hermione's eyes opened wide as she realized what he was suggesting.
"Please let me go."
She tugged her arm, but Theodore's grip was very tight.
"Now, wouldn't that ruin my fun."
He leaned in and started to kiss her neck. He pulled Hermione's bag off her shoulder and pushed her against a wall. She tried to scream, but Nott used a silencing charm to keep her quiet. Hermione was frozen with fear. He leaned in closer to her ear.
"Don't worry. I'll be… gentle."
Tears started rolling down Hermione's face as he slowly started taking off her school robes. As they slid to her feet, he began unbuttoning her shirt. He started kissing her chest, and Hermione was too scared to do anything.
Suddenly, Nott was pulled off Hermione and thrown against a wall. She collapsed on the floor and her hair covered her face as she began to cry even harder. Her tears littered the floor.
H….h…how could this happen? I…I…I was almost raped. I…I was so helpless. What would have happened to me?
A shadow fell on Hermione, and she looked up with fear. Draco Malfoy stood in front of her with an almost concerned look on his face. He spoke to her gently.
"Are you ok?"
Hermione sobbed as she spoke.
"I…I think so. Wh…What happened to him?"
"I knocked him out and stuffed him in a broom closet."
Hermione stood up only to almost fall down again. Draco grabbed her arm and supported her. Finally, Hermione broke down. She started crying so hard that Draco had to half carry her back to the common room while levitating her bag.
When they got there, he said the password and took her to her room and sat her down on her bed. Hermione was still crying.
"Why…Why did this happen to me? What did I ever do? I can't believe I was almost raped. How can I face him now. I'll break down every time I see him. Why am I such a coward. I didn't do anything to stop him. Gryffindors are supposed to be brave. Why didn't I do anything?"
Hermione was going hysterical, and Draco came and put his arm around Hermione.
"Shhhh, it's ok. You were just scared. It has nothing to do with your bravery. Why don't you sleep. Everything will seem better in the morning."
He took off her shoes and tucked her in. When he was about to leave, Hermione started crying softly.
"Please. Stay with me. I…I don't feel secure. Please. Just for tonight."
Draco sighed, but obliged. He went back to her bed, took off his own shoes, and climbed in. Hermione wrapped her arms around Draco, and after awhile, fell asleep. As he lied there, he noticed that she smelled faintly like raspberries. It was a very intoxicating smell. In fact, he was very content lying there with Hermione.
Wait, what am I saying. I'm only doing this once. It's a one time thing. This will never happen again. Sigh, what have I gotten myself into.Well folks, that's the end of chapter 3. It took me a few days to write because I had to do my summer homework for school. Also, there was a humongous thunderstorm in Atlanta that destroyed out telephone line, tv line, and internet line, so i had to go to my friend's house just to get Chapter 2 up! Well, now it's fixed. Happy end of summer! R &R!
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