Author's Note: This is as far as I've gotten so far during the hiatus. I had a brief inspiration, but it died as soon as I got two additional chapters done. I hope you guys are enjoying and please review after you read. It keeps me motivated. And since I haven't done it in a while...

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. Only the plot. Everything belongs to our beloved J.K.

Traveling Soldier

Dear Draco,

There is so much going on that I can't explain. This - all of it - is so confusing. I hardly know what to do with myself. Harry and Ron seem to have the idea in their heads that I am somehow going to fight in the war.

They obviously cannot see that I've changed. Times have changed. Circumstances have changed. I finally have something good in my life that gives me hope to wake up each day. I cannot ever thank you enough for that.

Who would have thought that someday, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger would be corresponding civilly? I never would have believed that if someone had said it back at Hogwarts.

Each day seems to go by slower. Is it because I'm anxious to see you? Some days I find myself pacing the floor wondering if by some change you'll walk through the door. I'm filling my mind with false hope. I cannot wait to see you. Have I mentioned that already? I think I have, but I felt that I needed to say it again.

Each of your letters gives me hope that the war will be over soon. I wish that was true. I want this to be over so that I can move on peacefully and fulfill my life to its' fullest extent.

I'm not sure that it will ever be that easy. Nothing in life is easy.

My family in America has requested my company. Have I told you that? I'll be leaving next week. I hope to return after a few days or so. I feel as though if I leave I'll be running away. I've never been a coward. Never. Even in school when you teased me I never backed down.

Do you ever wish that you could go back to those carefree days? I think I've asked you that before, but I don't recall your response.

I've heard reports that the war is going to become more violent and widespread. Have more Death Eaters been recruited? Or are they training you more violently and spreading you thin?

I think that I've troubled us both with enough about the war. I am waiting patiently for your reply - and still hoping to see you soon.

When I return from America, will you still be here? Promise me that you will. Your safety is my top priority these days.

Forever yours,

Hermione Granger


Read and Review please. ... I'll give you more cookies. And maybe some Kahlua this time. That stuff is pretty good.