Chapter 5: You're a good person

Draco's POV:

Curly cinnamon hair and chocolate brown orbs, were the features that screamed 'I'm Hermione granger' as I looked upon my hero.

Hermione Granger the girl I had taunted for 6 years, the girl I made cry, the girl I always hated, had just saved my life.

Hermione's Pov:

I don't know why, but I had such a strong feeling, I had to save Malfoy. No matter what if meant for me, it had to be done!

So when I saw the curse heading his way and him not making a move, I decided to act; I ran as fast as I could to his frozen form and pushed him down, I felt the curse skim my arm yet I knew it didn't matter, it had hit and I was going to die.

So when the blackness didn't come I was confused, I thought if it hit you, you'd die instantly but for me that was not the case.

Suddenly I felt the feeling in my toes begin to disappear and that's when it came to me, I was being given time, even if it wasn't long.

Hearing shouts around me, I tried to open my eyes but found I couldn't. I felt so tired and weak, it was annoying the hell out of me but I couldn't help it.

"Wwwhhyyyyyy?"

That shout pierced though all the noise around me and it belonged to a very familiar person... Draco Malfoy, I actually felt something for him in that instant that he shouted out, he seemed so lost, confused... I bet he had a million questions running through his head and wanted answers.

Well who was I not to reply, but just as I went to try to reach him, I heard the cold sneering voice of his father.

"A mudblood to the rescue, well that is a surprise... Too weak to even die on your own, always relying on someone else, you are pathetic! Too bad she died in vain because who is here to jump in front of my curse this time? No one is who"

His speech was followed by manic laughter which was very close to that of Bellatrix Lestrange, but was cut shot.

"Petrificus Totalus"

His body hit the ground with a thud; he had been petrified and would stay like that for a while. I was surprised I thought that I was sure to hear an unforgivable curse leave Malfoy's lips.

Silence –

Then the same question was repeated and this time I took no time in answering...

"Malfoy"

It came out quieter than what I expected, it was practically a whisper yet I knew he would have heard it and that's when I felt myself being lifted up, and before I Knew it I was laid down again in a more comfortable position.

This time when I tried to open my eyes, they obeyed and when they finally adjusted to the surroundings I noticed the grey orbs of Malfoy, staring down at me, a tear rolling down his cheek.

I slowly with great effort lifted my hand up to his cheek and wiped away his tear before a nasty cough took hold of me, making my frame shake as it continued.

"Hermione"

The one word made me look up again, It was the first time I had ever heard him say my actual name, It sounded kinder nice, If I was being honest... Wait what? I don't think Malfoy saying my name is nice.

"Hermione"

His voice brought me back again and I smiled, the feeling was now only in my arms, neck and head and I then knew I would have a matter of minutes before I was gone.

"You're a good person Malfoy, I've seen it" Pointing to Dean and his father. I saw his confused expression again and allowed myself a little chuckle. "You didn't hurt either of them, The Malfoy I once knew would have! Don't you see it, you are changing and deserve to live, deserve to prove yourself, to show others you're not like them! So take this chance and do the right thing... For me, Blaise, your mother and more importantly for yourself"

His was shaking his head at this, but I only smiled, my time was nearly up and I Didn't have time to argue with the stubborn prick, so all I did was kiss my fingers than place them on his cheek... before drawing my last breath but not before I heard the soft and sorrowful voice of Malfoy once more!

"I don't deserve anything, anything, I hurt you and now I've killed you... I will never forgive myself but I will try to do what you asked because I owe you that and I know you probably can't hear me but I'm so sorry for everything and If I could change that I would... Are you sure you have to leave, what would potter and weasley say? Huh... they need their mastermind! You can't die Hermione, you have to live!"

Dying didn't hurt but hearing my enemy say those words did.

it was funny if i'm honest, this didn't feel like goodbye yet those words had pierced my heart, Reminding me I was dying and what was worse those words hurt more than what his insults did.

A single tear rolled down my cheek, it was the last thing I felt as I left this world behind.