Disclaimer: Nothing that sounds familiar is mine… The song is (I Hate) Everything About You by Three Days Grace
Chapter 15 Whisper in the Woods
The next day was Monday and she did not attend any classes or any meals, she stared off into space, lost in her own thoughts.
She knew she would have to face her problems and the sooner the better.
Draco lay awake in his bed, having not slept at all. The water started in the bathroom, he walked to the door and was about to call out to her when she began to sing.
Every time we lie awake,
After every hit we take
Every feeling that I got
But I haven't missed you yet
Only when I stop to think about it
I hate everything about you
Why do I love you?
I hate everything about you
Why do I love you?
Hermione could no longer sing, she began to cry hard.
Draco stood outside the door the words of the song stung him hard. He had hurt the love of his life, but had no idea what he did.
Hermione's day went by in a blur. She did not speak to anyone; she went to her classes and means, then straight back to her room. Harry had attempted to talk to her but to no avail, she ignored him.
Harry asked Draco what was the matter with her. Draco told him what he knew.
The Friday after the fight Hermione was sitting at Breakfast when an owl swooped down and left her a letter.
Dear Miss Granger
Please retrieve Mr. Malfoy and report to my office upon receipt of this letter.
Albus Dumbledore
She reluctantly made her way to the Slytherin table.
"Malfoy, the Headmaster requests a meeting with us now." She said as she began walking away.
"Hermione wait, I know you still love me!" Draco said desperately.
"You think I still love you after what you did?" She raged.
"I didn't do anything, and yes I know you still love me!" He said confidently.
Hermione was seething, "Does this look like I still love you, Malfoy!" as she grabbed the first boy she saw and kissed him roughly. That boy just happened to be Blaise Zabini.
Draco's heart broke in two, before he felt the familiar ice creeping over it. He grabbed Pansy and kissed her hard. Hermione quickly ran from the hall.
Twenty minutes later both she and Draco were in the Headmasters office.
"Now Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger this past week I have noticed the old animosity between the two of you has come back." The Headmaster stated plainly
"Yes Headmaster, but I can assure you it will not affect or jobs in the slightest will it Malfoy?" Hermione asked menacingly.
"Of course not Headmaster," Draco said with no emotion whatsoever.
"Very well then, I do however wish you two would resolve your differences. I know I will not be able to convince you. So I will leave you with these parting words.
Though your eyes they may constantly be deceived, you heart will know they need to be reprieved."
Meanwhile Harry was contemplating how to help Hermione; he was walking along the edge of the forbidden forest when he heard two familiar voices in a heated argument.
"Damn it Parkinson, it is me she is supposed to kiss me not Zabini!" Ron bellowed
"Calm down Weasley," Parkinson mumbled.
"No, I forced my self on her then you stunned Malfoy and made it look like he way cheating on her, then obliviated him. Hermione is supposed to come running to me!" Ron yelled.
"Just be patient," Pansy said in an even tone.
Harry didn't need to hear any more, he needed to find Malfoy. He knew Hermione wouldn't listen she was too stubborn to. The more he thought about it, neither would Malfoy. He would simply have to show him.
He ran off to the Owlery, to write a note to Malfoy.
Draco was sitting in Arithmancy with Dumbledore's words replaying in his mind. When an owl flew through the window and dropped a letter on his desk.
Malfoy,
I think I know why Hermione is mad. Meet me in the room of requirement 1 hour before dinner. Think, "I need a place to talk to Potter." Write back to let me know you are coming.
Potter
"Mr. Malfoy, no owls during class!' Professor Vector said loudly.
Draco has to think on his feet.
"I'm sorry Professor, but my mum has fallen ill, could I possibly write her a quick note back?" Draco asked as he held his breath.
"I am sorry to hear about your mother, yes you may." She said as she resumed her lecture.
Hermione's heart broke, no matter the trouble between her and Draco she still cared for Narcissa. She made a mental note to send her a get well basket this weekend.
Harry stood in the Owlery, when the brown school owl he sent came back. He was careful not to use Hedwig, because he knew Malfoy shared a class with Hermione. Harry opened the letter.
Potter,
I will be there, you better not be lying!"
Malfoy
Harry laughed at Malfoy's letter, and he made his way to his class.
The day went by painstakingly slow for Draco. He was going to find out why Hermione hated him, and he could not wait to get to the bottom of it. He had a millions theories floating in his head, may of them to do with her falling for some one else, but he shook them off, not wanting to work him self up too much.
About one hour before dinner Draco found him self standing outside the room of requirement. He reached for the handle on the door which just appeared. He took a deep breath and walked into the room,. Harry was sitting on a couch and there was a coffee style table in front of him with a pensive on top of it.
"Alright Potter, tell me what you know," Draco said firmly.
"I thought of that already. I know we do not trust each other, so I am going to show you," Harry said as it pointed to the pensive.