A/N: I'm soooooo sorry! I know it has taken way too long to get this out…please forgive me!

I had this ready for you 2 days ago, but our internet has been down…

I know a lot of you hate the Cliffhangers, but they are just so much fun to write! I guess I am just a tease. Enjoy!

PS Still in flashback mode

Chapter 6

Dearest Hermione,

I am not sure how to really explain myself. If you may remember, which I am sure you do, in our 4th year as students I was briefly transformed into a ferret. "The amazing bouncing white ferret" as some liked to call me. Well, from that day on, I have been an animagus. I didn't make this discovery until our seventh year when I approached Dumbledore of my plans to deny my name and become a member of the Order.

This is how I have been able to enter Hogwarts to see you. I was successfully undiscovered until last Friday night when Hagrid discovered me just outside the entry doors.

I understand if you were angry with me. You probably were thinking the worst of me. I don't blame you. I was, in fact, just seconds away at Hagrid's. I didn't want Hagrid to discover my identity so I had to remain in my cage for a week. Being the brilliant man he is, Dumbledore put two and two together and figured out who the ferret actually was.

He knew of my visits. How exactly I don't know, but as I stated before, he is brilliant.

Just know, as your read this, I am safe at home. I look forward to your reply. The nights I spent with you have meant more to me than you will ever know. Whether you know it or not, having you in my arms has filled a hole in my heart that has been empty my whole life. I thank you for all you have done for me and I hope that you know that you and I have created something wonderful. Something that I hope will continue on, out of hiding and for everyone to see.

Love Always,

XXX Your Draco

"Wow," said Ginny after a few moments of silence, "That's just…wow," Ginny practically whispered the last word.

Hermione smiled, "I know. Who would have thought he could be so romantic?"

"Huh? OH yeah, but he's an animagus? That's incredible!"

Hermione laughed, "Yeah, I suppose it is."

"So, go ahead and finish," Ginny said with smile.

"Why, you know all the important stuff."

"Hermione, there has to be more. Tell me what your letter said," said Ginny with excitement.

Hermione shook her head, "No, that's too private."

Ginny looked over to where Draco was sitting. His company was over at the bar, "I'll be right back."

And before Hermione could stop her, Ginny speed walked towards Draco's table. Hermione watched on as they exchanged a few words. Draco looked over at Hermione and smiled. He reached into his robes and handed Ginny a piece of parchement. 'Oh, for merlin's sake, Draco' thought Hermione.

Ginny returned back to the table, "I knew he would have it on him, now shall I or would you like to read it to me?" asked Ginny sweetly.

Hermione turned and glared over at Draco. His company had returned and could not see her. She turned back to Ginny and put out a hand, "I'll read it."

Ginny shook her head, "Promise me you will not run off."

Hermione laughed, "I promise," she shook her hand at Ginny, "well, do you want to hear it?"

Ginny handed her the parchment. Hermione opened it and smiled. "I haven't seen this since I wrote it. Okay,"

Dear Draco,

What can I say, I am practically speechless. An animagus, huh? Well, I was wondering how you got into the castle undetected. I had meant to ask you on several occasions, but I guess I just got too distracted once you were with me.

Anyway, I am a bit taken back by your feelings for me. To be honest, I thought that what was happening with us was a fling. But don't take that the wrong way. After the past week of not hearing from you, I became, sad. Lonely. I found myself missing you terribly.

I think anything else I would like to say to you can be saved for when I get to see you again. Hopefully that will be soon.

Until then, please take care of yourself.

Thinking of you,

XXX Your Hermione

Hermione smiled as she finished the letter. She looked up to see a giant grin on Ginny's face, "That was so corny, I love it!" she exclaimed.

Hermione laughed, "Yeah, I guess it is a little sappy, but that's what happens when you fall-"

"Get back here Davies!"

Ginny and Hermione turned quickly to see Draco racing up the stairs of the Leaky Cauldron.

"What do you suppose that's about?" asked Ginny.

Hermione shook her head nervously, "I don't know, but I didn't like the look on Draco's face," she looked around at the nearly empty building. It seemed no one else had noticed, "Come on."

Hermione stood from her chair, "Where are you going?" asked Ginny.

"I am going to see if Draco needs any help," at that she walked quickly towards the stairs, Ginny just behind her.

They reached the top and looked around. No sign of Draco or Roger Davies, "Did you know that was Roger he was talking to?" asked Hermione quietly.

Ginny shook her head, "No, I never saw his face."

Then, a muffled argument could be heard down the hall. With their wands in their hands, the two girls proceeded with caution. They approached a sliver of light coming from a jarred door. They listened intently to the conversation.

"I won't let you leave, Davies. It's my job to protect the Minister from lunatics like you."

Roger Davies laughed loudly, "You? Protect the Minister? Draco Malfoy, son of Lucius Malfoy? You're a Death Eater, Draco!"

"Not anymore, I haven't been since after my sixth year, and you know that."

"You still have the Dark Mark, Draco. Come back to us!"

Shaking, Hermione nudged the door open, neither men noticed. She and Ginny could now see the two men, wands at the ready, "Hermione," whispered Ginny.

"Shh, quiet," said Hermione.

Their whispers were not quiet enough, "Ahh we have vistors."

"Don't…" started Draco, but it was too late. Hermione and Ginny were thrown by an imaginary force into the room, "Davies, they have nothing to do with this," he shouted.

"Sure they do," snarled Roger, "why, if it isn't Mrs. Potter herself." Roger grinned down at Ginny who was rubbing the new lump forming on her head.

His eyes moved over to Hermione, "Granger? Little, Miss-Know-it-All Granger?"

"Don't touch her Davies, I'll kill you if you do!" shouted Draco.

Roger laughed, "What? You'll kill me?" he looked from Draco to Hermione, and back to Draco and smiled, "You two are a couple, aren't you?" Draco didn't answer, Roger laughed louder, "Well, I'll be damned, Draco Malfoy and Hermione 'Mudblood' Granger. Who would've thought?"

He knelt down next to Hermione, Draco's wand still aimed at him. Roger looked Hermione over and smiled wide, "I think I could have fun with you."

At the last word Draco flicked his wand and Roger fell back wards. He sat up and sneered, "Did that bother you, Draco?"

"Stay away from her, from both of them. Like I said, they have nothing to do with this."

"Actually," Roger stood from the floor, "Potter's little wifey here might be curious. Besides, wouldn't you like to know if someone was planning to kill your father?" He looked over at Draco, "Well, in certain circumstances, that is."

"What's he talking about, Draco?" asked Ginny in a quiet voice.

"Oh, I'm just on my way to murder your father is all. Don't even think about stopping me!" shouted Roger.

At that moment he shouted and pointed his wand at Ginny, "Crucio!"

"Ginny!" shouted Hermione.

Ginny lay on the dirty ground, her face turned in complete pain. Draco moved forward, but Roger was too quick and Draco flew and hit a wall.

"No!" screamed Hermione.

Roger laughed, "Just you and me now Mudblood. What do you say we have some fun?"

"No thanks, you're not my type," seethed Hermione.

And with no warning, Hermione thrusted her wand at Roger, "Avada Kedevra!"

Roger's eyes widened as a green flash filled the room.

A/N: Dun, dun, duuuun! Nice twist, huh? I hope I still have readers after my loooong break from this story. Please, R&R!