CHAPTER FIVE
Draco's P.O.V.
I knew it! I knew I should have stayed behind with Harry, but no, stupid Greengrass could deal with him. She didn't even know him! She knew nothing of his scar or of his fears, and she was stupid enough to let him get hurt!
Let me back track now. we had tons of fun in Hogshead and the entire time Blaise was helping me plan a way to get Harry in unnoticed. I was having so much fun, I didn't even notice the dementors roaming around, or think about Sirius Black on the loose. That was, until I came back to the Common Room.
I knew something was wrong as soon as I saw Daphne cradling Harry in her arms, anger pulsated through me.
"What happened? What's going on? DAPHNE!? WHAT'S WRONG WITH HARRY!?"
I could feel my face heating up and turning red. I could hear the pain and anxiety in my voice, as I ran over to them, pulling him away from her. She looked slightly hurt, but stood, and walked towards a closet.
"HE HAPPENED!" she screamed dramatically flinging open the door to show and empty closet.
I would have laughed if I weren't so upset.
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Daphne POV
I was sure the moment Harry fell unconscious that Draco would be furious. Speak of the devil, look who walked in right now. He screamed at me once he saw all the broken glass and blood surrounding his best friend. I knew everything would be fixed once he saw Black.
"He happened!" and I flung the closet door open...only to find a cloth and some rope, the items I captured Black with.
"Wh-what? I swear Draco, Sirius Black came and-and he attacked us! I managed to capture him and I put him in the closet! Now he's gone!" I cried hysterically.
Draco soon became known as the tomato snake that moment because I could see the steam rushing out of his head. He sighed dramatically,"Daphne, you're my friend, but I don't know if I can trust you on this one. And why couldn't you have protected him more. You know that his boggart was Black; why couldn't you save him from being punished. He would risk his life for you. Anyways, what is more important is that Harry needs medical care, but Pomfrey is still at Hogsmeade. We snakes are known for our cunning minds, so we must be the healers in this situation. I shall meet you here in a few, I'm calling more support," he finished boldly.
I nodded, tears threatening to fall. I looked down upon Harry's face, his eyebrows knitted in pain and shallow breaths. Blood was freely pouring out; glass remnants in his body, but we need to disinfect the wounds first and take the shards out with clean hands.
I cannot mess up twice today, I simply refuse.
Draco POV (Also, sry if it seems like I keep putting the same people over and over again...bad writer's block. ;p
Sirius Black., I know him, sad to say, but we're related. Not my choice, but then again my whole family is messed up on a whole scale of levels. I need to know more about him; who he was before betraying the Potter's, what he wants, everything. I headed to the library to fill my mind up. Daphne is with Harry right now; I don't like the thought of the two of them alone together anymore, but I have to get at least a book or two on Black, and some book on healing that Greengrass insisted on borrowing.
I headed to the library hoping to get a book and head out quickly. After about ten minutes of looking, I decided there must not be any books on the mass murderer, due to the fact that his crimes were quite recent.
Even though I was certain there would be nothing, I continued to look, my mind wandering to Harry and Daphne. I didn't trust her, she was a Mudblood lover, and she had let Harry get hurt. Of course she wasn't very strong and I should have been there for him, but she said she had things under control. Boy, was she wrong. Finally I spotted the Mudblood Granger across the library crying over some Muggle book. Every sense screamed to stay away, but I remembered her caring for Harry, and decided to ask her for help.
I awkwardly made my way over to her, and frowned at her tears. I didn't know if I should confront her or run. She looked up and I realized it was too late.
"Hey… Granger, um… are you okay…"
She glared at me as if trying to decide whether I was crazy or stupid.
"Nothing's wrong… why do you even care, Malfoy? Want to laugh at me? Go ahead, this day cannot get worse…"
I frowned again, honesty I had no idea what to do. She was still crying, and truth be told, I felt bad. Against my better judgement I sat down next to her, and started to talk again.
"I was honestly just going to ask you for help, but how about we talk about you? As surprising as it may be, I'm a very compassionate person, and I want you to be okay…"
The last words just sort of spilled out and my face became a tomato when she looked at me. There were creases of surprise in her face as she looked up, the anger gone. I looked into her beautiful brown eyes and saw the pain.
"What's wrong, Granger? I won't tell a soul," I promised. She shifted uncomfortably, but I guess she decided I was trustworthy.
"Well, it's this boy… Ronald Weasley, I'm sure you know him. He is a complete and utter jerk, and he's horrid to me, but… I think i'm in love with him… I want this year to just be good, and happy, and full of studies, but the thought of him just brings me down… Honestly, Draco, I don't know what to do…"
Pain and jealousy seared through my body at the mention of the devil himself, the Pig Weasel. I hated him more than anything, and could hardly believe anyone would like him, especially the smart Lioness. When she said my name, my first name, my heart fluttered. No this could not be possible I could not be in love with her! No, impossible, friendship, that was all this was.
"Um… well, my advice is probably horrid, but I think you should try to ignore him… I mean the thought of him will only hurt you if you let it… right…?"
Hermione's smile was real, as she jumped up, and hugged me. My face felt red again.
"Thank you, Draco! Thank you! You are right, I'm just letting it get to me… Thanks for the help, but I think it is about time for me to go… I'll see you around!"
I grinned stupidly as she walked away. No, it was only friendship…
Nobody's P.O.V.
The two students smiled maliciously, from their own hiding spots, as they watched the two lovebirds. Who would have thought, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. Blackmail was on the way…
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Sorry if this chapter seems a really rushed and stupid, I have had severe writer's block, and tons of exams to study for. Please review and stay around for the next chapter!
Xoxo - Liz