Author's Note: I'm having difficulty writing this chapter, hence the extra day between updates. Sorry! I know where I'm going with it but actually writing it out is hard. Plus, I had another plot bunny that I had to outline out and now I want to start that but I don't want to be one of those writers who doesn't finish their stories so I'm going to wait until I get this done. This chapter, plus 2 more (the last which is mostly written) and its finished!

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Chapter 8: Love Potions

-Harry's POV-

We're sitting in the backyard of the Burrow just drinking some butter beer when we hear the pop! of something apparating at the edge of the wards. When we turn to the sound we're not surprised to see the blonde hair of Malfoy that we've gotten use to, but we were not prepared to see who he was with.

Pug Face Parkinson.

Next thing I'm being dragged to where they stand and Ron is shouting.

"What the hell are you doing here? And why are you with her?"

"She's the one who brought me here. Love, why'd you take us here?"

"LOVE?" All three of us shout at once.

"Where is Hermione?"

"Why are you with Parkinson?"

"What is going on here!"

"Draco, why don't you be a dear, and go grab us some fish & chips from Muggle London. I believe there's this lovely place off of Picadilly Circus. Can you get us four servings and then head back here?" Pansy asks Draco while soothingly rubbing his arm. Her smile looks strained. And with that request, Draco disappartes.

"Parkinson, please explain what the hell was that?" Gin gets straight to the point.

"Well, I'd like to sit first because I'm not 100% sure what's going on either but I think that we can all put our heads together and figure it out."

"We don't want to spend time with you. What did you do to Malfoy?" This time it's Ron getting frustrated. It shows how much we love Hermione that we're on the defensive when the love of her life is threatened.

"I didn't do anything to him! I just ran into him at Diagon Alley and next thing he proposes to me!" She shows us a ring that couldn't be meant for her. "I was speechless because the last time I spoke with Draco wasn't on good terms. His remarks cut deep and made me rethink. I never thought he'd ever speak to me again, and for the first time for him to propose –"

"Oh no! That must be why he left in such a rush last night." Ginny interrupts.

"What are you talking about?" Now Ron is adding the conversation. I have yet to say anything but something is definitely fishy about this.

"Parkinson, did he mention Hermione?" I finally put in my two knuts in.

"He said he told her it was over. By a note. I didn't think going there with him like this would be a good idea so I came here thinking you guys could help. I'm sorry for what I've done in the past but I don't want to be the reason Draco and Hermione end things. She's done a world of good for him and I can't have that on my conscience just when I'm starting to feel good about myself –"

"That's all well and all Parkinson. Ron, go to their flat now and check and see what state Hermione is in. Bring her here if you can and Gin can do some damage control. Parkinson, explain your whereabouts for the whole day." Auror mode kicked in. Time to get to the bottom of this!

Ron disapparates. Gin is mumbling about her morning with Hermione and the state she was in. Parkinson is rattling about her day. How she just moved into a flat in muggle London – did she just say muggle London? And how does she know about fish & chips?

Ron appears and is frantic. "She's not there! All her stuff is gone. I went into their room and it was ransacked. She took everything. It's as if she never lived there!"

Ok, this is not good. Not good at all.

We hear Draco apparate in and he brings us the fish & chips that we're requested earlier. He looks excited to be near Parkinson. Something is definitely up there. He's under the influence, of something. Probably love potion. Like Romilda Vane tried in fifth year. The signs are there. Now to figure out who slipped it to him? Parkinson said she didn't see him till right when he proposed, so that can leave almost anyone.

"Draco, can you tell us what you did today?" I ask as everyone else slowly draw the same conclusion that I have, at least they look like they did.

"Well, I woke up this morning on the couch. Hermione was already gone because she had breakfast plans. I went to visit her at her work and tried to talk to her. She sent me away. Then I went home to think and then wrote her the note about us being over since she clearly doesn't want me and it's ok because I just want Pansy anyway. Luckily, when I left the flat and was wandering Diagon Alley, I ran into the girl of my dreams and proposed right then. Then she takes me here. Love, do you not like the food? You haven't touched it."

I think I'm going to be sick. Thank Godric he isn't like this with Hermione normally. She'd probably punch him like she did in third year. "Draco, did you drink anything today?"

"Umm, I had a sip of tea when I went to Little Phoenix. And some water at the flat."

"Did Hermione give you the tea?" Parkinson beats me to the question.

"No, you're sister offered us some. I had a sip before Hermione grabbed it and made me leave."

"Draco, darling. Why don't you go back to your flat and get some rest. You just proposed today and I'm sure your tired, we'll have to start planning a wedding tomorrow." Ron is about to shout at her but I glare at him. This girl is a Slytherin and I can tell she just wants to get rid of him so we can all talk about this new information. Wow, I never thought I'd respect Pansy Parkinson.

"Are you sure, honey? I don't want to leave you –"

"Yes, its fine. I'll stop by later to give you a proper good night. Go ahead."

Once he leaves, Ron starts another tirade "Parkinson, what the hell was that? I thought you didn't want to be the crux of their relationship, why would you give him a proper –"

"Ron, shut up! She's a Slytherin. That was smart Parkinson. Good job at getting him to leave us alone. So, do you know why your sister would do this?" Gin interjects Ron before he continue to yell.

"I don't. But I intend on finding out."

-Draco's POV-

I've been sitting on the couch of my flat for a few hours. I'm waiting for someone, but my mind is a bit fuzzy. I'm trying to recall what has happened after I left Hermione at the school. Its getting late and she's not home either. I'm a little worried. I go to the kitchen to get a drink and I see the note on the floor. Oh no! I didn't do this. What did I do? Why would I do this?

I run to the bedroom and see that all of Hermione's things have been removed. All her clothes, gone. All her pictures, gone. All her books, gone. All her damn toiletries, gone. She's gone!

Author's Note: Oops, I felt that was a good place to end it so that means I have to push some other things into the next chapter or write a new chapter between. Sorry guys but I hope you liked it. It's not that long of a chapter but it got across what I wanted, for the most part. I have a nice Pansy in my head and so I needed a way to make her seem not as evil as she's usually portrayed. Hopefully you guys like it so far? Let me know!