Ok first off, I'm sorry PrincessXXMoonXX if I freaked you out, wasn't intended. All I was saying is that after I finished this Fic, I had an idea for a sequel to it, an continuation of Draco and Hermione's lives. I have this story finished, and it's ending in like, 2 more chaps. So sorry to freak you out, but there is good news. Unfortunately you must read to find out what. Thanks so much for your reviews, at least some people like my story.
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Outside of Draco's bedroom window another beautiful April moon was shinning its silvery light across the grounds, inside the room the screams of Draco Malfoy jolted Hermione out of her slumber. As she soothed him back into a peaceful sleep she felt sorry for him. Not exactly a pitiful sorry, more like an understanding sorry.
Ever since the attack on the ministry his dreams, or rather nightmares, had intensified. Even sharing a bed had seemed to lose its novelty. His nightmares came multiple times a night, practically every night. It was tearing Hermione apart to see him suffer like he did, but there was nothing she could do except comfort him.
Lying back on her pillow she could hear soft sobbing coming from the other side of the bed. She scooted over and leaned over his shoulder to get a better look at his face. There was already a big wet spot on his pillow, as she spoke his name.
His eyes opened and connected with hers. She could see all the fear and emotion in that one glance, and it was enough to bring tears to her own eyes.
"Come here," she whispered, and it was all the persuasion he needed as he rolled over to face her and wrapped his arms around her waist. She too wrapped her arms around his neck as the two laid there in a hugging embrace.
Lying there in each others arms Draco realized something profound. Something he imagined he had known all along, but had been too unsure to accept it. He was in love with Hermione. He was about to blurt these feelings out when he hesitated. What am I doing, I can't love her, not like that. She'd think I've been using her. But I do love her, I have to tell her.
"Draco," Hermione whispered, "are you ok, you look like you're not… really there." The concern in her voice convinced Draco there was no way he could not tell her.
"I'm ok Hermione. I've just been thinking, about something. Something, I need to tell you." She nodded her head to tell him to go on. "I don't know how to say this, and I don't want you to think badly of me, I, I love you Hermione. I think I have all along, but just realized it now.
Draco waited with bated breath for her to tell him off, or get up and leave his room in horror. But she did neither; instead she tilted her head forward and pressed her lips against his in a sweet but chaste kiss. When she pulled away she gave him a warm smile.
"Draco, how could I possibly not love you? You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. You actually give me a reason to live." Draco's smile widened as he tightened his arms around her waist bringing her flush against him. They smiled at each other sharing one last passionate kiss before falling into a peaceful dreamless sleep.
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"Where is she?" Harry ground out between clenched teeth. He and Ron were at the Gryffindor table in the great hall, wondering why Hermione was so late.
"Perhaps she's still asleep mate, it is a Saturday." Harry nodded then stood up, and headed towards the doors. "Where're we going?" Ron panted catching up.
"To find her we have to tell her what's happened." Ron didn't say another word as Harry led the way to the head's dorms. He muttered the password and barged into the vacant common room. Ron stepped in beside him also looking around.
"At least they're not on the couch again." Harry sent Ron a look before heading over to Hermione's room, Ron obediently followed. Approaching the door he raised his hand and gave it a knock. When no one answered he tried the door, and much to Ron's amazement walked uninvited into Hermione's room.
"What the hell are you doing? Have you gone mad?" Ron face was beet red as he looked over to the bed expecting all hell to break lose. He was greeted by an empty bed. "Blimey, do you suppose we missed her?" Ron spoke to Harry turning to face him as well. Harry's face was blank, but the rage just below the surface was unmistakable. Harry's next words were clipped and harsh.
"No I think I know exactly where she is." He turned and exited the room, leaving a highly confused Ron to chase after him. Ron didn't know what was going on as Harry walked directly over to Draco's room and burst in without the slightest hesitation. As if time had slowed down Harry saw everything frame by frame.
He first noticed the bed were the shirtless body of Draco was half laying on Hermione, with his head on her shoulder and their legs intertwined. Hermione who had on a tank top and the same kind of flannel pants as Draco seemed cozy enough with her hand resting on the arm Draco had draped across her stomach. Time speed back up to normal as Harry jerked Draco off Hermione onto the floor.
"You fucking bastard, I'll kill you." He seethed drawing his wand. Back on the bed Hermione quickly caught on, and managed to lunge from the bed before any damage could be done. She jumped in between a startled Draco and Harry's wand.
"Harry put that wand down now. I don't know what the hell is wrong with you but you have no right to barge in here acting like a lunatic." Ron who was still frozen in the doorway sprang to life and grabbed Harry's shoulder.
"Come on mate, let's just wait outside." He tried to pull Harry out but he jerked free and stared at Hermione.
"We came here to tell you that Snape's just got back from a meeting and Voldemort's planning to attack the school tomorrow. They're going to evacuate all the 5th years and lower to a safe place tonight. I think maybe you should go too." Hermione relaxed a little, and went to give Harry a hug. When she pulled out she stepped back to look at him.
"Harry, that's very sweet, but I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to stay and fight with the rest of you." For a moment Draco was completely forgotten about until he spoke up.
"The same goes for me too." Everyone in the room turned to look at him. Hermione gave him a warm smile and intertwined her fingers with his. Disgusted by this display Harry snorted, turned around and left closely followed by Ron.
"I better go after him, and, you know, explain." Hermione said giving Draco a simple kiss.
"I guess you should. I'll be waiting for you when you get back." He gave her a suggestive look.
"You'd better be Mr. Malfoy," she grinned before sprinting after Harry. They were halfway down the hall when Hermione caught up. "Ok you guys, so I haven't been totally honest."
"Haven't been honest," Harry cut her off, "that's a bit of an understatement. How long has this been going on?"
"And we know you've been sleeping together for a while so tell us the truth." Ron added.
"The truth, the truth is that…I love him. And no I haven't been shagging him. The whole bed thing is a long story."
"Why did you hide it Hermione?" Ron looked crestfallen. Harry just looked down right pissed.
"The better question is how could you do it? After all those years of hell? Well I'm not buyin' it. You wanna be with Malfoy then fine, but we're through." With that Harry left for good. Tears were now standing in Hermione's eyes. She turned to Ron.
"Is that how you feel too?"
"Hermione you know we love you, that I love you. I just don't see how I could ever accept Malfoy after, well, everything. I don't want to lose your friendship but," he paused. "Everything was fine until he came along." And then Hermione was all alone.
When Hermione got back to the common room Draco was indeed waiting for her, along with Snape.
"If you would Ms. Granger, this is rather important." Snape's face looked unusually tired and drawn. "As I'm sure you already know, the dark lord is currently aware of your confession Draco, and he is determined to get his revenge. This is serious Draco, for your safety I must suggest that you leave the castle at once."
"And what, let hundreds of innocents be slaughtered in my stead? I'm sorry sir but I can't do that." He sat waiting for Snape to yell at him. Instead Snape sighed and rubbed his bloodshot eyes.
"I was afraid you would say that, and as your friend I will respect your choice. I can't force you to go, but I do wish you'd reconsider. Is there no chance at all?"
"I'm sorry sir, but I have to take responsibilities for my actions. It's time to end this nonsense." He grabbed Hermione's hand and squeezed it, an act that did not go unnoticed by the potions master.
"I assume you'll be staying as well Ms. Granger?" She nodded in reply. Snape got up and walked to the door; before he stepped out he turned back to the couple. "In case I don't get another chance, I want to congratulate you and wish you the best of luck. I haven't been very encouraging over the years, but I'm sure you two will make one hell of a team." And just like Harry and Ron he was gone too.
As soon as he left Draco dropped his head into his hands and broke down. All the tears he had been holding since this mess started flowed out unchecked. Hermione pulled his head to her chest and let him wrap his arms around her. She continued stroking his back until he spoke.
"I'm scared." His crumpled voice pierced Hermione's heart and she held him tighter. "I could die tomorrow, or worse."
"What could be worse than that?" Hermione choked out. Draco pulled back to look her in the eyes.
"I could lose you." Hermione wiped the tears off his face with the pads of her thumbs and gave him a small smile.
"Yes, that would be pretty awful now wouldn't it?" His face broke out in a smile and he brought his lips down on hers. Slowly she laid back bringing Draco down on top of her. They kept the kiss going as long as humanly possible. When they broke apart Hermione didn't need to look, she could feel Draco's arousal pushing into her. Looking into his stormy eyes she knew she was equally aroused. He began kissing a path down her neck when she pulled him up to look at her.
"Let's move this to my room shall we?" Draco pulled back and sat up a little shocked.
"This isn't your first time is it?" In all actuality he was kind of dishearten by this thought. Hermione slid off the couch to kneel in front of him.
"Sorry love, but no." She knew this wasn't the answer Draco wanted so she continued. "Would it make you feel any better if I told you I wish you were my first?" He chuckled and looked back up at her.
"I don't know why it bothered me, I'm not a virgin. I guess I just really love you," he said standing up with her.
"That's good, cause I'm pretty crazy about you myself." They picked back up on their kiss, and Draco lifted Hermione up by her bum to carry her to her room. Hermione in turn wrapped her legs around his waist, never bothering to separate their lips.
When Draco made it to the door he did break the kiss long enough to call out nox, before the two entwined teens disappeared into the darkness.
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