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Chapter 14 : Seeing Red

Draco, Blaise and Daphne had quickly made their way over to the other side of the hall where they found a red-faced Ron yelling abuse at who people thought was one of his best friends.

"What the fuck were you thinking Hermione? The ferret! Have you lost your fucking mind?!"

"No I have not Ronald and you'd do well to keep your nose out of other people's business!"

"It bloody well is my business..."

"It most definitely is not Ronald!"

"You can't date him! I forbid you!"

"You forbid me. YOU FORBID ME! What fucking right do you have to tell me what to do Ronald Billius Weasley?!" They were both screaming. Hermione was enraged and the proof of that was the use of Ron's middle name.

"That Deatheater must have you under the imperious or something because I know you of all people aren't thick enough to shag the likes of him." He spat.

Slap.

The sound of Hermione's palm connecting with Ron's cheeks echoed through the large room, ricocheting off the stone walls. By this point everyone had fallen dead silent. Harry, Daphne, Ginny and Blaise stood close by looking on. Draco stood tense and on guard close to Hermione and Lavender had rushed from to crowd of Gryffindors with a gasp when Hermione slapped Ron. By this point just about all the students of Hogwarts were watching.

"EX Deatheater!" Hermione said coldly, staring daggers at Ron.

"WHORE!" He yelled with disgust and before Hermione even had the chance to retaliate Draco had landed a good strong fist on the side of Ron's face. Thwack.

Draco did not raise his voice once when he spoke. "Don't you fucking dare Weasley." His voice was cold and full of rage. Draco couldn't believe his ears. No one insults my... I mean...no one insults Hermione. "For your information, Weasley..." He stared at Ron by his feet on the ground, grasping the side of his face. "We have not slept together, but even if we had it would be absolutely none of your fucking business." Ron looked shocked. He stared at the cold faces looking at him.

"Are you just going to stand there Harry? The prick fucking hitting me and that bitch slapped me..." Said Ron expectantly, pointing an accusing finger at Hermione. Harry's eyes were filled with malice but reluctantly walked over to his mate. Ron looked relieved. Hermione looked heartbroken. Draco looked outraged, along with majority of the other onlookers. Harry helped Ron to his feet, right before kneeing him as hard as he possibly could in the balls. Ron toppled over, gasping for air, clutching his groin. "Harry?"

"You disgust me...you worthless piece of shit Ron." Harry walked away, shaking his head. Hermione's heart rate slowed down again, grateful she hadn't lost another friend. She smiled weakly at Harry as he came over to hug her.

"I'm the one you're all disgusted by...?" Ron asked in disbelief. "WHAT ABOUT HER!" He yelled then directed his gaze at Hermione, her and Harry had stopped hugging now. "Look at yourself, what would your parents say? Would they be happy that you're fucking the man that was the reason you sent them away last year Hermione. Or does it not matter because your mother is as much of a whore as you are?" He sneered.

Tears made their way down her cheeks and her body was racked with strangled sobs. Mum. Dad. She thought. Hermione felt useless and furious at herself as well as Ron, she wanted to hit him, curse him, defend her mother and herself but the only thing she could do was cry. A heart-breaking sound left her lips and Draco caught her just as her knees gave way before she collapsed on the cold, hard floor. He cradled her in his arms like the most delicate thing in the world, as though one small knock would break her.

Draco was appalled. "You know nothing Weasley." He glared at the redhead on the floor.

Ron smirked. "I'll be telling Dumbledore about all of this."

"You're unbelievable Ron." Harry shook his head in shame, as did Ginny.

"I think you'll find we'll be the ones that are reporting you Weaselbee. Everyone leave. Now!" The head-boy demanded, addressing the rest of the crowd. Hermione still silently sobbing as everyone departed. "Potter, can I trust you to deal with him." Harry nodded. "Good, take him to Dumbledore. Tell him I need to speak with him as well, I also need to speak with you Potter. See me later." Draco said as he made his way out of the Great Hall with Hermione in his arm.

People made a path for him to get through. Lavender Brown was left crying next to Won Won, asking if her baby boy was alright, just before Harry stupefied him, which resulted in her wailing like a maniac. He levitated Ron to the headmaster's office, followed by Ginny, Blaise and Daphne as witnesses.

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When Draco reached the Heads' common room, he went straight to his room and place Hermione in his bed under the covers, after taking off her shoes. Draco also removed his shoes and joined her under the covers shortly after. He held her there and rocked her for hours, whispering sweet nothings into her ear. "It's alright. You'll be alright." He hushed. He made small circles at the base of her scalp, rubbing his hand through her hair until her sobbing ceased because she had finally fallen asleep. Draco followed her soon after, his heart aching for her. For his Hermione...

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