The Talking Patronus

by xDracotheDeathEaterx

Draco Malfoy feels a burning passion for Hermione Granger. In a desperate last resort, he asks her to the Yule Ball by means of a talking Patronus. In spite of herself, Hermione agrees to a cruel trick that could result in horrible consequences-ON HIATUS

3. Chapter 3

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(Draco Malfoy)

As he paces around the empty room, his grimn face even paler than usual, Draco considers his options. If he doesn't send the Patronus, he will have no girl to dance with. A pity, since he would love to go to this ball, to look and act and feel like a normal person again. He hasn't, not since that wretched day when he became a Death Eater. All his dreams were shattered that day, his life broken into a thousand shards. So it is natural that he wants to rebuild it, start anew. But how? He knows it won't be easy. But if he does send the Patronus...brutal denial would of course be harder to face than just not going at all. In his heart of hearts, he knows he won't get back a positive answer. But he wants to believe. He needs to believe. Because if Hermione Granger did in fact say yes, he would be overjoyed. It would be such a great feeling, the one good thing in his life that would shine out like a bright beacon and make his hell seem like a paradise. In this moment, Draco makes up his mind. He is going to send the Patronus. No matter what happens. No matter what she says.