-1 Chapter 3
Friendship Blooms
She was there. Out of no where she was there. Sitting upon a rock looking at the sky saying something I couldn't make out. I wondered why she was out here, then again why am' I?. I decided to walk down there and talk to her, that is if she would let me. Walking towards her she did not seem to notice me coming. As I got closer I heard muffling sounds like crying. She was crying!. I couldn't help but feel sorry. I didn't like it when she cried. I walked right next to her. Her head now buried in her lap, her hands holding her knees to her chest she just sat there. I sat next to her trying to find words to say. But before I could she spoke.
"What do you want?" she asked lightly yet firm. Did she know it was me sitting next to her hearing her cry? And not liking her crying?.
"I don't know" I said taking my eyes away from hers and towards that lake. It's water was silent tonight. "Why are you here Malfoy?" she asked me. She sounded so sad. This was a side of Hermione I never knew and I didn't like it. She shouldn't be sad.
"Walking" I answered. "Why are you here?" I asked
"I was also walking I just wanted to be alone for awhile".
"Oh should I go then? I mean of all people you most likely don't want me to see you crying".
"Malfoy just forget about my crying" I thought maybe that meant yes leave so I started to get up when I head her
"No. Stay. If you want. it's fine." it was a mere whisper. She asked me to stay and I listened, beside I did not want to leave her side. After minutes of silence I broke it
"So you wanna tell me why you were crying?" I was curious.
"I don't want to bother you" As always she was locking her feelings up, trying to be strong. But she didn't have to do that in front of me.
"Granger you don't have to be that way just tell what are you so worried about? It's just me"
"Yes Malfoy it's just you of all people it's you who I' am about to tell why I was crying" I gave her a slight glare but then again it was me her sworn "enemy" but I did not want to be that I want to be friend to love her. "Ever since my mother died over the summer I've been feeling down lately. I don't know what to do anymore. With this war happening it all just feels overbearing. She used to be the one to give me advice she always comforted me and told me I had to do what I had to do. And I always did. But now I'm unsure of myself. I don't want this war to happen. When the big time comes I don't know if I'll be able to handle it. Losing more people I care for I mean. It's confusing and I'm scared Draco I'm scared". Hermione Granger. Strong, stubborn, hardheaded, beautiful Hermione was confused and scared. Three years ago this moment would have felt like glory, but now it feels sad, I know what she's going through.
"Hermione I understand you my mother died over the summer as well. And I know that many people do not want this war to happen especially me. But you have to be strong. I'm sorry about your mother you seem to have had a good relationship. But you have to strong Hermione, like you always are. I don't like it when you cry it doesn't suit you, you know." I looked to her she looked at me finally her face tear streaked and sad she smiled slightly. "Is that a smile I see?" I asked teasingly.
"Yes Draco it is. Why are you being so nice to me?" if only she knew
"Hermione I think people change over time. No I know people change. You and I are just one of them. At least I like to think I've changed. You've had some doing in it you know".
"Me I've had some doing in your change?"
"Yes you have you helped me realize that blood doesn't matter. I'm just sorry it took me a few years. "It's okay Draco. Besides I think you have changed. I know you've changed and I do believe for the better! Besides I like it that helped this realization in you!" she smiled at me I could feel my heart swell with happiness "You know smiles suit you better". "Thank you" she said sweetly. "You know Draco you have changed. And I think it suits you."
"Well thank my dear" I said smoothly, she gave a small chuckle. I got her to laugh! It's amazing. "Hermione you know I would like to friends, if that's okay with you?"
"Draco I think that would be good" she said sweetly, she smiled at me as I did to her, she laughed aloud. Her laugh was sweet like honey, ha I feel like a poet now!. As she turned her head to look into my eyes she was smiling and at that moment I knew I was in love.
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So that was chapter 3. I know this may be going tad bit slow but I think that makes it more understanding. So keep checking in more chapters to come soon! Another chapter will be up most likely tomorrow. By the way I've posted another Dramione story it's called "Pride For Love" It's pretty good so far. Chow! For now!