Disclaimer: I own nothing of Harry Potter. I also do not own FFTL, and I changed some. You'll see.
Draco sat outside Hermione's hospital door, his knees pulled to his chest, his head hanging low. His face was tear streaked. Every once in awhile he would here a door close somewhere to his right or left. Everyone had tried to get him to leave but he wouldn't.
- Earlier -
"Draco," Ginny said softly, "There's nothing you can do but wait. Why don't you go home and get some rest?"
He shook his head. "I can't," he said hoarsly. "I can't. I'm not leaving her. If she wakes up, I want to be here the moment she does."
"Malfoy," Harry said, staring at the pale faced boy, "Hermione's strong, but she probably won't wake until the morning. You need rest."
"I'm not leaving," he said, avoiding there eyes.
"Fine, Draco," Ginny said, taking Harry's elbow.
"But-" Ginny gave him a stern look.
"Come on Harry," she said, motioning him toward the exit. "Draco, we'll be here in the morning."
He nodded.
- Present -
Draco buried his face in his hands, memories flooding his mind. He couldn't remember a day when Hermione wasn't on his mind, or they hadn't spoken at least once in some sense.
I looked into her sparkling brown eyes, her face in my hand. My eyes wandered over her face, resting on her lovely red lips. I leaned down, and captured her lips on mine. We exchanged a sensual kiss, right there on the dance floor. I felt as if my whole world was falling back into place, after it had fallen apart a long time ago.
Her eyes met mine, and she said the three words that I thought I'd never hear her say to me again.
"I love you, Draco."
"I love you too, Hermione," he whispered, as the tears fell free once again. That night, Draco Malfoy cried himself to sleep.
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Harry and Ginny had arrived sometime in the morning hours. Draco had awoken not long after they had arrived. There was more movement in the halls now. He pressed his head against the wall, as Harry and Ginny came toward him.
Of all the things I believe in
I just want to get it over with
tears from behind my eyes
but I do not cry
Counting the days that past me by
"Draco?" Ginny asked when they reached me. "Any news?"
Draco stood up, and shook his head. "None yet."
The door opened, and a Medi-Wizard stepped out. All heads turned toward him as he came out.
I've been searching Deep down in my soul
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
Looks like I'm starting all over again
The last three years were just pretend and I say
"Are you friends or family of Miss Granger?"
"Friends," Ginny said. "Almost like family."
"She was my fiance," Draco said at once, looking directly at the Medi-Wizard. "Is she going to be alright?"
The Medi-Wizard had a tired look on his face. His head hung slightly. "Mr. Malfoy.." he said, keeping Draco's gaze. "Miss Granger passed away this morning around six o'clock."
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I love
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
"I'm sorry? I thought you just said Hermione was dead," Draco said, a slight smile on his face.
"I'm sorry, Mr.Malfoy. We did everything we could to help her. Her body went into shock while she was comatose, and we couldn't revive her."
"Dead? Hermione's not dead," Draco said, backing away slowly. "She's not dead. My Hermione is strong. Something as simple as this- she's not dead, she's not. You're lying. You're LYING!" Draco shouted as he sank to his knees, overcome with devestation.
"She's not dead! She didn't die! She's strong! She's alive, she's alive, she's alive! Oh God!"
I still get lost in your eyes
And it seems like I can't live a day without you
Closing my eyes till you chase my thoughts away
To a place where I am blinded by the light but it's not right
Ginny ran over to Draco, and hugged him. "Draco, Draco," she said through her own tears. "Draco, you can see her. You can see her."
Harry and Ginny helped him up, as he continued crying. He walked slowly to her room, and walked over to her bed. He looked down on her face.
"She's so beautiful," he said, as he touched her face. "Even if she's- she's-"
Draco placed his hand in hers, as he stroked her hair. He sat down beside her bed, and watched her off in her peaceful everlasting slumber.
"I love you, Hermione Granger. I have always loved you. I love your sparkling eyes, I love your soft skin, and the freckles that sprinkle your nose. I love your sweet, warm voice, and your perfect hair. I love you so much, Hermione. I will always love you."
Draco buried his face onto her blankets, and sobbed, feeling the loss of the one thing he tried so hard to hold on to.
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
We the stars fall and I lie awake
You're my shooting star
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"Are you sure you can do this?" Harry asked me, as I put the strap over my shoulder.
I nodded. "It's been a couple of days. I'm over it." I paused. "I mean.."
Harry just nodded. "Don't worry about it, Malfoy. I know what you mean. Just go out there and do it."
"Thanks, Potter," I mumbled, as I looked over his shoulder. "I never thought I would become friends with you like we have. I'm honored to have you as one of my close friends."
He smiled, and layed a hand on my shoulder. "Me too, Malfoy. Me too."
He nodded, and then went out to the crowd. It was Hermione's funeral day. I wanted to make this special, not like any other funerals I've been too. This was for her, and for her, it needed to be something unique, like she was.
I had been working on something for her for awhile. I was hoping to give it to her our wedding day, instead of today. I wanted to give it to her anyway. I hope she knows how much I loved her. I hope I told her enough that I loved her. I hope I showed her.
I stepped out onto the stage, into the sunlight. Many people were set out in the audience, some with tears in their eyes, others just sitting there, their face blank. Hermione was set up in a beautiful casket, with a oak base, and a glass top. She looked absolutley beautiful. Ginny and some others had dressed her up for this day. I had sat by her many nights, just holding her hand, hoping that she'll wake up.
I walked up to the microphone, and my eyes looked out to the audience. "This was written for Hermione. I wanted to give this to her on our wedding day. But..." I paused, feeling a lump in my chest. "This is for her."
My fingers strummed the strings, and I sang my song.
Smiles and her laughter
It's the only thing that I've been waiting for
A time,
Regardless of our distance,
And our Hope,
'Cause we're
Swept by pretty eyes and letters for the time.
The only thing that I've been waiting for.
I hope it's something worth the waiting
'Cause it's the only time that I ever feel real
Thunder storms could never stop me.
'Cause there's no one in the world like Hermione.
She's Simple yet confusing.
Her sparkling eyes make me regret my words,
They tremble
Days seem like years in this month of December
The winter,
Coldens me for I have yet to sleep.
And never will I give up trying,
'Cause you're everything to me.
I hope it's something worth the waiting.
It's the only time that I ever feel real.
'Cause Thunder Storms could never stop me
'Cause there's no one in the world like Hermione
There's no one in the world like Hermione
There's no one in the world like Hermione
I finished the song with tears in my eyes. The wind blew softly, as I looked up in the sky. I looked up and saw Hermione's face in the clouds. She was smiling at me. I knew she heard my song. She knew it was for her, and she knew it was filled with my everything.
That was her sign to me that she was going to be with me forever.
My love, forever.
There you go guys! My last chapter in this story. I'm so sorry it took me absolutely forever to get it up! I was really busy with band and school and everything. I hope you enjoyed this story, and yes I will continue writing stories i'm in the middle of one right now, although I don't think it's going to well, when I have time.
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