Chapter 13
Soon January faded to February and February to March. Hermione and Draco's relationship had hit new levels. This left both of them thinking a lot. Draco was scared to commit completely in fear of anyone finding out and her being taken from him. Hermione was scared of how she felt. It was dangerous territory and she knew it. Her feelings were growing for him. And they could not be stopped. Sure they fought and then they made up. But no matter what was said or done they were always in each other's arms again. With all the thinking Hermione realized that Draco was the only man she would ever want to be with. She realized she loved him. This scared her even more. She was not sure how Draco felt. He was good at hiding it but she knew what she wanted, him.
Draco knew how he felt though to. He knew she was the one girl that he would fight tooth and nail for. The one that had his heart and if she ever left. It would crush him. But with the war he knew it was a high risk falling for her. Too bad he already fell, hard too.
Looking across the common room Draco watched Hermione as she did her homework. He watched as she bit her lip as she tried to figure out a problem and the way she twirled her hair around her finger. The way her legs swung back and forth underneath the table. He was so wrapped up in watching her he did not notice her look up at him. She could feel his eyes on her.
"What are you looking at Draco?" Hermione asked. She knew what but just wanted to hear him say it. She loved knowing that she was the object of his affection and not some other girl.
"You." He got up and crossed the room and pulled her up from where she was sitting. And he kissed her. Kissed her with everything that he felt. With a passion that only they would understand, he kissed her with a power. She kissed him right back though. Matching everything that he was giving her. When they finally broke apart both were breathless. She looked up at him and smiled. He melted he knew then he could not live with out her and he would not.
"Draco, I do not want to sound crazy but I want to tell you something. It may be hard for me but I need to get it out and I do not want you to leave if I do so promise me you will not leave." She looked at him with fear written all over her face.
"I would never leave Hermione. Just say it." She bit her lip and looked out the window.
"These past months have been amazing Draco and made me realize something. Draco," she looked up at him, "I, I. . . I love you." She then looked back at the window.
"Hermione look at me." She turned to him. He smiled. "Hermione I, oh this is hard. I have never said this to anyone. But I want you to know. I am not lying. I love you too." She smiled at him and he captured her lips with his. Slowly the made their way to Draco's room. "Hermione are you sure this is what you want?" She smiled and kissed him. They spent the rest of the night together. Never leaving the company of each other's arms.
May soon came Hermione and Draco were studying hard. Newts were just around the corner. For awhile now Hermione had been feeling ill. After all of Draco's pestering Hermione finally agreed to go to the infirmary.
"Madam Pomfrey." She was nowhere to be seen and Hermione just decided to leave.
"Miss. Granger, is there anything I can do for you?" Hermione stopped in her tracks and turned around.
"Well yes, um. Well lately I have been feeling nauseous in the morning and get light headed every now and then." Madam Pomfrey just looked at her and motioned for her to sit down. She then went into her office and came back with a few potions.
"Miss. Granger how long has it been since your last period. If you do not mind me asking."
"About three and a half weeks wait no about four and a half weeks."
"Very well. Drink this and then lay back." Hermione did as she was told. She laid there. Completely quiet and still. She had a idea of what she thought it could be although she hoped it was not that. "Well Miss. Granger, I thought correctly you are five weeks pregnant. Congratulations. Everything seems healthy just drink this and it will help with the morning sickness." Hermione grabbed the bottle and left. She was pregnant. She figured she would tell Draco after the school year. They could not let this bother them they already had to much to worry about.
On May 29th, Hermione followed her regular routine. She got up, showered, dressed, waited for Draco and walked down to the Great Hall. When she entered she walked up to her normal seat. The day went just as easy. Dinner was unusually quiet. When the grand doors exploded and the yells were heard everyone knew what happened. It was time to fight. Hermione saw Harry look at Dumbledore who nodded. 'Now' Hermione asked in a quiet whisper. He never answered he just stood up and walked to the doors.
Hermione made her way to the doors but she felt a pair of hands grab her.
"Let me go, I need to be out there, I belong out there!" screamed a struggling Hermione.
"No you don't I am not going to let you fight, I am not going to lose you to." said Draco as he attempted to turn her around.
"I have done this before you know, I need to help them." a calmer but agitated Hermione said while looking into the depths of those grey orbs that held her there.
"No you don't, Potter can do this on his own he doesn't need your help. You need to go to the safe house you need to survive. Because if anything were to happen to you I would go crazy. Potter and Weasley would want this to."
"Nothing is going to happen I know what..." But before she could say anything else she was stunned and taken to the safe house.
After Ron's funeral Hermione made her decision to leave. It broke her heart but she had to. The after affects were still big. Trials and funerals one right after another. Hermione could not handle it so she left. Taking everything she had at school. She made one stop at home to tell her parents. Then she left for the states. She ended up in a small town in North Carolina. There she bought a small house and got a job at a small office.
On November 17, Hermione gave birth to a beautiful six pound eight ounce baby girl. She named her Haily Peyton Granger. She had her fathers hair but it was slightly darker. Haily had her mothers eyes and features though. Hermione made many friends in North Carolina but she only told one everything. Her name was Katie, her and Hermione just clicked when they first met. Katie was the one who helped her when times were tough.
Ten years later Hermione received a letter with the Hogwarts seal on it. The first thing she did was call Katie. Hermione was not sure what was in the letter and did not want to open it alone. Haily was at school and would not get out for another hour or so. Then she was out for the summer. When Katie arrived. Hermione had her open it.
Dear Hermione Granger,
On June 8, Hogwarts will be holding a ten year reunion. In this you will see old friends and see what everyone has been up to since Graduation. It would be a pleasure if you could attend. Many people would be looking forward to your return most of all, Miss. Granger. I am positive your attendance would be welcomed.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
With much encouragement Hermione finally decided to go back. Katie agreed to watching Haily although she thought it best for her to go to. On June 6, Hermione appraprated to an arranged point and rented a room for two nights. On June 8, Hermione finally made her way to Hogwarts the nervousness surrounding her.
A/N: Sorry took so long to update. Finals are over same with school. Hope you all enjoy this chapter I have finally got back to the present. Thanks to all of those who have reviewed. And to those of you who do not. Please do. PLEASE REVIEW!
