And Then What?

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Ch 2: Painful Memories

Although this incident between Harry and Hermione had happened over a year ago, Hermione felt as though it had just happened. And each time she thought about it, she felt a pang of guilt surge through her entire body. Even though the problem was a bit different from what happened that afternoon with Draco, her problem with Harry had the same outcome and she once again said something she would regret for the rest of her life. Hermione knew she had certain problems with certain things, but when it came right down to it, her biggest problem of all was word vomit. When she was angry, nervous, or desperate she had a habit of blurting out things that she really didn't mean at all. She also tended to say things that were supposed to be kept a secret. This was Hermione's biggest downfall. Hermione collapsed backward on to her bed and let out a sigh of despair as she began to remember the last conversation Harry and she had.

Flashback

"Are you mad? Draco Malfoy?"

Harry yelled at the top of his lungs in shock. Hermione had just told him that she was engaged to Draco Malfoy.

"I can't believe you Harry! I thought that you'd be happy for me, yet here you are, contradicting my decision and telling me that the man I'm marrying is no good!"

Out of everyone Hermione knew she figured that Harry would be proud of her the most. Instead he had become aggravated by it. And the more Hermione and Harry argued the more escalated things became.

"Hermione, I am happy for you, I am glad that you are getting married, but I don't think you're getting married to the right guy. I know Draco, Hermione, he's not good for you."

Harry's voice seemed to be a lot calmer now, although he still seemed agitated. He had a bunch of thoughts swimming trough his mind, but the one that seemed to strike him the most was the fact that Hermione even wanted to get married. She was only in her seventh year at Hogwarts, and even though it was their last day there, it still didn't change the fact that she was only 17. She didn't even have her driving license yet. How did she expect to buy a house, get a car, have a family, and most importantly, pay for the wedding? He knew Draco had a lot of money, but he was sure it wasn't enough to cover for all of that. Hermione's parents were still struggling with paying for their own home, so they surely wouldn't be able to help.

"And who are you to tell me that Draco isn't the right guy for me? Since when did you think you had control over my life?"

Hermione's temper seemed to rise by the second, and she began to tremble from all of the anger inside of her. The tension within the room didn't seem help either.

"I never said I had control of your life, Hermione! I am your friend though, and friends help other friends when it comes to making the right decisions."

Harry's voice seemed more fierce, but was still was able to contain his anger. And as their voices rose, students began to leave their dormitories to see what was going on. More and more students began to gather, but neither Harry nor Hermione noticed them.

"What are you, Mr. Matchmaker now?" Her voice now sounded as though this was all a big joke. "Harry, why can't you just accept the fact that this is my life and that I have the right to marry whom ever I want?"

"Hermione, please, don't do this. You'd be making a big mistake if you did. Believe me when I say that there will be no love in your life if you marry him."

Harry's anger seemed to have died down and his voice now sounded as though he was pleading with her.

"Love? Harry James Potter, what do you know about love? You're just a stupid teen who's jealous because you have no one to love, and you figure that if you can't have someone to love, than neither can your friends, and that if your life goes downhill, you'll drag us down with you!"

Out came Hermione's word vomit. She knew what she said was wrong, but there was no time to take it back now. A few of the students who were watching this incident were shocked to hear what Hermione had just said. Not one of them had known about Hermione's engagement to Draco. Everyone at school thought Harry and Hermione would be the couple of the year. Nobody even knew that Draco and Hermione were dating, not even Harry.

"Hermione, how could you say something like that?" His voice full of hurt and shock, "I'm your best friend 'Mione, I would never do anything like that. I'm just trying to do what's best for you."

"Well, you know what Harry, your best is no good, and you're really starting to piss me off. I'm staying with Draco, and we are going to get married and start a family, that's my final say in that. Harry, I never, and I repeat never, want to see your face again, do you understand?"

There she went again with her word vomit. This time she hadn't even realized what she had said until she heard the group of students behind her gasp in shock. Harry meanwhile, just stood there. His expression made him look as though he had just had a bucket of water splashed in his face. Hermione began to walk out of the common room when she turned and said, "and don't you ever call me 'Mione again." And with that she stormed out of the room.

Harry just stood there, his face in shock, as a single tear slid down his face.

End of Flashback

"What is wrong with me?" Hermione said as she began to drift off into sleep once more.

A/N Well what do you think? Sorry it took so long to update, I've been kinda busy. Hope you liked this chapter; the next one should be up soon. Please review, whether it's good or bad. Thanks!

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