Disclaimer: I own nothing! Some of the plot is based on the movie "A Walk To Remember," but other than that, the only thing I own is the plot.

A/N: Like I said in the disclaimer, some parts of this story are from the movie "A Walk To Remember". This is also gonna be a Draco/Hermione fic. Don't like, don't read, it's that simple. I don't want any hate mail. Anyways, here's the fic…

A/N: Sorry this chapter took a long time. I was busy with grad stuff and loads of homework. After this chapter, another won't be up for a while cause exams start next week. But I do have the next one already started.

Words in bold like this – indicate a character's thoughts

Chapter 8

"I hate that stupid son of a bitch!" Harry yelled, punching the pillow on his bed.

"What did he do now?" Ron asked, not really caring, but wanting to be a friend. Ron was getting tired of Harry constantly complaining about how he lost Hermione and that he wanted her back. It was really getting annoying to Ron.

"He was born," Harry said.

"Harry mate, listen to me. As someone who has went out with Hermione, lived with her and is practically her brother, I know that when she hates someone, she stays as far away from that person as humanly possible. She obviously does not hate Malfoy anymore, so just be happy for her. Be a friend and stop being a jealous prat. You dumped her so deal with it. Hermione doesn't give her exs a second chance, so there's really no point in trying. Believe me," Ron said.

"And how do you know?"

"I practically live with her, I should know," Ron said. "We talk all the time. I'm like her confidant."

"Ron, you just gave me the best idea!" Harry said.

"And what's that?" Ron asked, puzzled. He didn't think that he had said anything "plan worthy".

"I can't tell you, but you'll see." Harry left the room quickly to go and find Hermione again.

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"Mmm," Draco moaned, as Hermione kissed him. They were both laying naked in a tangle of sheets. Draco broke the kiss. "I hate to get all serious, but where are we going to stand after this?" Draco said. He didn't want to keep being a quick fix for Hermione. He used to do that with other girls, but Hermione was different.

"I wanna be with you," Hermione replied.

"But what about Harry?"

"What about Harry? I don't care about him. If he is jealous, then let him be."

"You know that he is going to try and break us up the second he finds out that we are together right?"

"Well, anything he says to you about me, don't believe him. And if you really think that he IS telling the truth, ask me about it. I wouldn't lie to you, especially if it is something serious. You have no worries about that."

"As long as you are not worried about him, I won't be," Draco said.

"Hate to cut this conversation short, but I think we should get out of here. It's after lunch already," Hermione responded.

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

Hermione and Draco left the empty classroom to go and get dressed into regular clothes before meeting back up at the Great Hall. Dumbledore's rule of sitting where you want was still in effect, so Hermione and Draco sat together. As they ate and laughed, Harry kept glaring at them. Ron hadn't shown up to dinner yet, so Harry thought that this was the perfect opportunity to put his second plan into action. Harry got up and left the Great Hall. 5 minutes later, he came running in and over to Hermione.

"Hermione, it's Ron. He's in the hospital wing. He wants to see you right away," Harry said, sounding out of breath.

"What's wrong with him? What happened?" Hermione asked, immediately panicing. She knew that it wasn't like Ron to go to the hospital wing about something insignificant, it would have to be serious for Ron to go to the hospital wing.

"I don't know, he wouldn't tell me. He just told me to come and get you right away. He sounded extremely sick and weak," Harry said.

"Alright," Hermione said to Harry. She turned to Draco and kissed him. "I'll be back in a bit."

"Do you want me to come with you?" Draco asked.

"Ron said to make sure that Hermione came alone," Harry quickly answered before Hermione had gotten a chance to speak.

"Alright, see you later baby," Draco said. Hermione smiled and ran out the door towards the hospital wing. Harry ran after her. Yes, he thought, I knew that she wouldn't hesitate if I said something was wrong with Ron. Now I can get my plan to work and Hermione will be mine again.

"Hermione, wait up," Harry called out. Hermione stopped running and turned around.

"What is it Harry?" Harry caught up to her and grabbed her arms. He leaned in and kissed her. She couldn't push him away, as he had hold of her arms, but she refused to give in to the kiss. She turned her head away. "Harry let go of me! How many times do I need to tell you? I don't want to be with you anymore!"

Harry took out his wand and bound Hermione's hands together. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?"

"Getting you back," Harry replied, gagging her and pushing her into the nearest broom closet. Hermione fought against her restraints with no success. "Stop fighting. The more you fight, the tighter the ropes get. Now, to complete the charm."

Harry held his wand high and said the memory charm that he had tried on Hermione earlier. But before Harry had finished the spell, Hermione fainted.

"Hermione? Wake up! This isn't funny," Harry said. When Hermione didn't move, Harry began to panic. He didn't intend on hurting Hermione. He quickly untied and ungagged her. He gently picked her up and carried her to the hospital wing. On his way there, Ron passed him in the hallway.

"Harry, what happened to Hermione?" Ron asked.

"She fainted, but I've got everything under control. I'm taking her to the hospital wing," Harry replied.

"Do you want any help?"

"No, I've got it. Go on to dinner, you're already late," Harry replied and continued carrying Hermione to the hospital wing.

When Ron walking in the Great Hall, Draco noticed him and looked really confused. "Oi, Weasley, over here!" Draco called. He waved in Ron's direction so Ron knew who was speaking to him.

"Did I miss something?" Ron asked, confused as to why Malfoy wanted to talk to him.

"Where's Hermione? Harry came in and said that you were in the hospital wing and wanted to talk to Hermione. He said that you were really sick and weak," Draco explained.

"I'm fine. I just seen Harry carry Hermione to the hospital wing. He said that she fainted," Ron responded.

"That bastard," Draco muttered.

"Why would Harry tell Hermione that I was in the hospital wing?"

"I have a feeling that I know why," Draco said. "Harry's trying to steal Hermione back because he doesn't want me going out with her. C'mon, follow me. We have to check on Hermione." Ron just nodded and ran after Draco. He still didn't understand what was going on. When they reached the hospital wing, Draco forcefully opened the door and ran up to Hermione's bed. Harry was nowhere in sight. Draco took Hermione's hand.

"I'm here baby," Draco said. At that moment, Harry walked in, followed by Madame Pomfrey. Draco marched up to Harry and grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pinned him against the wall. "What did you do to my girlfriend, Potter?"

"I didn't do anything to her. She just fainted. Get your damn hands off me, Malfoy," Harry said.

"Not until you tell me what you done to her," Draco demanded.

"Are you deaf or just dumb? I told you that I didn't do anything to her."

"Mr. Potter didn't harm Mrs. Granger," Madame Pomfrey piped up. "Please put him down or I will have to call the headmaster, Mr. Malfoy." Draco put Harry down and then went directly to Hermione's bedside again.

"What is wrong with her, Madame Pomfrey?" Draco asked.

"For now, all we know is that she is unconscious. I know nothing else right now."

"How soon will you know?"

"I'm not sure Mr. Malfoy," Madame Pomfrey said. "But I promise you that I am doing the best I can."

"Are we allowed to stay here with her?" Harry asked.

"Yes, Mr. Potter, I think that will be fine." Harry smiled and sat down. Draco walked over to him.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Draco asked, furiously.

"I'm staying here with Hermione until she wakes up," Harry said, matter-of-factly.

"Like hell you are," Draco said, hauling Harry up out of the chair.

Ron just stood there, not wanting to get involved. Though he thought it was rude what Draco was doing, he couldn't help but think that Harry was up to something fishy. He decided that it was best if he just sat down and stayed out of their way. He sat in a chair next to Hermione and took her hand.

"I have just as much right to be here as you do Malfoy," Harry said.

"My girlfriend is laying unconscious in that hospital bed and I know that you had something to do with it," Draco said angrily. "There is no way that I am going to let you stay here with her."

"Your girlfriend or not, Hermione is and always will be my best friend, Malfoy, and as a best friend, I am going to stay here with her whether you want me to or not," Harry said.

"How about whoever can answer this question gets to stay?" Ron asked, not wanting the conversation between Draco and Harry to get ugly.

"Fine," they both said at the same time.

"I doubt either of you will know this answer. Does Hermione like BDSM? And if she does, what's her favorite role?"

"What's BDSM?" Harry asked. Draco laughed.

"Easy to tell you're a virgin, Potter," Draco said between laughs. "I'll let you take the first guess, since you obviously don't know the answer."

"I don't know cause I don't know what the fuck BDSM is," Harry said. Draco laughed again. "Well if your so damn smart, what's the answer?"

"She only somewhat likes it. Only when she's in a very kinky mood. And she likes to be the top or giver."

"Wow, you guys must have talked a lot," Ron said.

"Yes, we did. Bye Potter," Draco said, taking the seat on the other side of Hermione. Draco gently kissed Hermione's lips. "Everything is going to be alright, baby."

"How long have you and Hermione been going out?" Ron asked, curious.

"Started going out this morning," Draco said.

"She used to talk about you a lot," Ron said.

"What kind of stuff did she say?"

"Kept on saying that you were a really nice guy and that she couldn't believe you've changed so much. And you must have changed. You haven't insulted me at all today."

"Yeah, I really have changed. You and Hermione must be really close too. I didn't think Hermione spoke about me to anyone."

"Yeah, we're basically like brother and sister. We live together."

"Hermione mentioned that. Her parents must be amazing people."

"There are. Very caring."

"I don't care what Potter says, I know he's responsible for this," Draco said.

"I really have no idea, but it does seem odd that he would lie and say that I was in the hospital wing. I'm gonna go and get some dinner," Ron said, getting up and leaving. Draco sat there for a while, then turned to Hermione.

"Hermione, if Harry did this to you, give me some sort of sign. Squeeze my hand or something. Please," Draco said, taking her hand. Hermione, though still unconscious, very gently squeezed his hand. (A/N: YES, that is possible). "I knew it!"

Then Ron walked back in. "You weren't gone long."

"No, dinner was basically done. Have you heard anything from Madame Pomfrey yet?"

"Not yet. Hopefully soon though." At that moment, Madame Pomfrey came back out.

"I have concluded as to what caused Mrs. Granger to faint, however I feel that I should wait until she gains consciousness and discuss it with her before I let either of you boys know," Madame Pomfrey said.

"But Madame Pomfrey, I'm basically her brother. Can't you please let me know?" Ron asked.

"I'm afraid not. This is something that Hermione needs to know and tell you about when she is ready and comfortable enough."

"Do you know how long she should be unconscious for?" Draco asked.

"I'm estimating only another few hours, but it could be a day or two given the cause. If you boys have any other questions, I'll be in my office. My recommendation to you is to stay here and talk to her to try to bring her back into consciousness." Madame Pomfrey then returned to her office.

"Well, I guess the only thing left to do is wait," Ron stated. Draco nodded in agreement. Draco took Hermione's hand. They both stayed in the hospital wing all night with Hermione. The next morning when Draco had woken up, Hermione was sitting there with her eyes open, smiling at him.

"Hermione, you're awake!" Draco said, slightly louder than he expected.

"Morning baby," she said. Draco's announcement that Hermione had woken up caused Ron's head to shoot up and look at Hermione.

"Morning 'Mione," Ron said. "How are you feeling?"

"Alright now," Hermione replied, smiling. "A bit sick though."

Madame Pomfrey came out of her office. "Did I hear one of you boys say that Mrs. Granger is awake?"

"Yes Madame Pomfrey, I'm awake," Hermione answered for Ron and Draco.

"Wonderful my dear. How do you feel now? Better?"

"Still a little bit sick, but much better."

"Well, I have found out what caused you to faint. It's something that I need to discuss with you in private," Madame Pomfrey told her. Hermione got ready to get up out of bed, but Madame Pomfrey stopped her. "I don't think so. You have to stay there and rest. If you really wish for me to tell you now, Mr. Wealsey and Mr. Malfoy must leave. You can leave as well once I talk to you."

"Babe, do you mind?" Hermione asked, looking at Draco.

"Of course not," Draco replied, kissing Hermione then getting up to leave. Ron followed suit.

After Draco and Ron had left, Madame Pomfrey sat down in the chair next to Hermione's bed and explained to her what had caused her to faint.

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That evening, Hermione still hadn't returned from the hospital wing. Draco was getting worried and decided to walk to the hospital wing to see what was going on. When he reached the hospital wing, he saw Hermione sitting on the stairs outside the door. He walked up to her and sat next to her.

"Hey baby. What's wrong?" Draco asked, putting his arm around Hermione.

"Nothing, I'm fine."

"Your act only works on an audience. Plus, if you were fine you would have been back to the common room."

"Draco, I'm sick."

"Hermione, you just got out of the hospital after fainting. Of course you're gonna be sick, but it'll be over in a few days," Draco said, trying to comfort her.

"No, it's not that. I mean I'm sick..."

A/N: Cliffhanger. I know I'm cruel! Read and review! This chapter is sorta lame but I promise the fic will get better! Also, I have this fic posted independently on the web if you wanna have a look. Sorry it took so long for this chapter. I've had it done for a while, but wouldn't let me upload it. I have my own site made for this fic as well. If you want the link, send me a review and let me know.