Into the Woods
Chapter 5: She breaks down
Draco jolted upright and out of his bed. He threw on a jacket and ran through the woods toward the old cabin.
He flung open the door, and, spying Hermione, ran toward her and grabbed her hand. "What's wrong?" he demanded.
"She looked at him, her eyes bloodshot. "I-I just don't think I can go on very much longer. My life has just been so messed up, you know? When…" Hermione couldn't continue.
"When what? What happened?"
Tars came to her eyes. "I received a letter from the Ministry saying that both Harry and Ron had died. It also said when their funerals were. And then…then…"
"Listen, Hermione. You have to tell me what happened," Draco urged.
Hermione took a deep breath and continued. "Then He came to my house and apparated me…here."
"Hear
what I am saying: The only way I can help you is if you tell me who
did this to you."
Hermione sobbed into Draco's chest and
muttered something.
"What was that?"
"Lucius."
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Draco's mouth dropped open. He was at a loss for words.
"Lucius?! You mean my…?"
"Father? Yes."
Hermione
buried her head in her arms. "Oh, Draco, it was terrible! I just
don't want to live anymore! There's nothing left to live for now
that he's done this to me."
Draco stroked her hair. "Sure
there is. You're a beautiful, intelligent woman who just happens
to have been through a lot. You still have your whole life left."
"Yeah, if I ever get away from here."
"You'll
find a way, I promise."
"I've already given up. I mean, I
just feel as if no one loves me anymore," Hermione confessed.
"Bu that isn't true," Draco blurted out.
Hermione appeared confused. "How do you mean?"
"Hermione – I…love you."
A/N: I have broken my record of only four chapters a story!!!!! WEEEEEE!!!!!!