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One Unforgettable Year

Chapter 30: Now & Forever

Info you need to know: "Talking" Flashback

~ Two Days Later, Tuesday 6th November 2012. Brooke Manor ~

Draco's place of comfort was his childhood friend Tuesday's house. When he was little Draco always went to Tuesday whenever he was upset because she was a great listener and comforter. Not to mention was ace at giving advice and a kick in the backside whenever he needed it. So two days ago when Draco apparated from near Hogwarts he apparated to Tuesday's house….

~Flashback~

With a small 'pop' sound Draco landed in the familiar living room of Tuesday's house. No-one was in sight and he wondered where his childhood friend could be. He knew she was home because she was home-schooled, her father was an important person in the Ministry and being the man of the family was the person raking in all the money. Her mother being the wife of the family was a housewife spending most of her day's teacher her child magic and then she would start cooking and cleaning.

Draco didn't have to wonder aimlessly around the house to look for his friend though because a few moments later she stepped around the open door and into the room. She jumped startled that she wasn't alone but smiled when she realised it was only Draco. She hurried her pace and hugged him tightly and he hugged back just as tight, needing the comfort even though she was unaware she was giving it to him.

"What are you doing here, Draco?" Tuesday asked curiously when they broke apart from their hug. Draco said nothing and she frowned at that, he didn't usually ignore her. "Aren't you supposed to be in school?" she asked and once more got ignored. She was about to tell him off for ignoring her but all of a sudden Draco broke down and collapsed onto the floor. He couldn't take it anymore, all of the hurt that Hermione was putting him through slipped past his walls and broke free.

Alarmed Tuesday kneeled down next to him and was shocked to find a single tear slipping down his face. She didn't bother to ask why only wrap her arm around his shoulder and rub it soothingly whilst whispering soothing words. It didn't sooth Draco, not really. But it felt nice to know he wasn't totally alone. Even though it felt like he was.

~ End of Flashback ~

Draco still hadn't told her the reason why he was here or why he had broken down. In fact he hadn't even spoken a single word to her. Tuesday's parents were surprised to see him but let him stay even though he was being slightly rude and not talking to them either. But they adored Draco so they let it go, seeing that he was clearly stressed and upset.

Currently Draco was sitting on Tuesday's sofa staring blankly at the TV which was playing an old episode of Futurama. Draco hadn't even registered it was a Muggle show. Which wouldn't really surprise him anyway. Tuesday's parents were purebloods and they used the term 'Mudblood' often but like the time Tuesday had called Hermione a Mudblood they didn't mean it in an offence term. It was just what they were used to.

Draco heard a noise and then the sofa sink ever so slightly as another person occupied it, sitting next to him. He didn't need to turn his head to see that it was Tuesday, it was only him, Tuesday and her mother in the house and Tuesday's mother was in the manor somewhere, cleaning.

"Draco, when are you going to speak to me?" Tuesday asked softly breaking the silence that for the past two days had followed Draco everywhere. Draco barely even knew she had said anything; he was too wrapped up in his thoughts. Which of course were all about Hermione. He heard his close friend sigh but his mind didn't really register it.

"Since when was the famous Draco Malfoy a mopping, feeling sorry for himself guy? Look, it's obviously got something to do with Hermione. I haven't seen you this upset since… well I haven't seen you this upset full stop. What happened Draco?" Draco sighed; he had listened to her for once and regretted it.

"I caught Hermione's ex kissing her." Draco mumbled; people who said it felt better to get it off your chest? They were lying. It didn't make Draco felt better, it made him feel worse. Saying it out loud meant he was finalising it. Tuesday made an 'O' shape with her mouth but the word didn't actually come up. She took a deep breath and sat up straight and looked at Draco firmly. She was about to kick his backside because he seriously needed it.

"So? You caught her ex kissing her. Not the other way around because otherwise you would have said so. I can't say that I know Hermione because I don't really, I only know her a bit. But from what I do know of her, I know that it wasn't Hermione's fault. She would never do that to you, you know why? Because she loves you, she knows that, you know that, I know that, heck everyone knows that! Her ex was probably stopping her from fighting and she may not have even been kissing him back.

"Don't get bummed just because the idiot ex was stupid enough to do something like that. If you're going to do anything then you should go back to Hogwarts make-out senselessly with Hermione and then punch the dude who dared touched and kiss your girl! Stop being an idiot and go back to her already. I bet she's just as moping and feeling sorry for herself as you are!" Tuesday said, giving her little speech in a firm and stern voice and looking at him with a gaze that clearly said 'You better listen to me and do what I say!'.

Draco sighed but did nothing more. He knew Tuesday was right, heck she was always flipping right whether Draco liked it or not. But he just couldn't find the willpower to get up and go back. Maybe it was because of his stupid mind, he had let it wander and now it was thinking thoughts of maybe Hermione still liked Ron. Maybe this was all just some sick twisted joke and Hermione never really loved him. It may sound stupid but to Draco it was believable. He still didn't understand why Hermione loved him, after all he had done to her in the past.

"Draco Lucius Malfoy, get off the sofa and go back to Hogwarts and back to Hermione before I drag your stupid ass there!" Tuesday said threateningly. Draco sighed and got up, he mumbled a thanks to her and she smiled and nodded and pushed him away telling him to hurry up.

Something in his mind had clicked or snapped. He had decided Tuesday was right, he needed to go back to her. This wasn't who he was, he was Draco Malfoy for Merlin's sake. Draco Malfoy did not mope, especially not over a girl. So, even though it probably wasn't the best of things he mustered up his overly large ego and used it to have the courage to go back and face Hermione. He smirked at Tuesday, nodded and then with a 'pop' he was gone. Tuesday smirked, a smirk like Malfoy's and nodded satisfactorily. Damn, was she a good friend. She hummed happily as she went back to her mother to continue her magic learning.

~ Back at Hogwarts. Gryffindor Common Room ~

Hermione hadn't been the happiest of people these last two days. Draco was gone and Hermione didn't have a clue where. She was worried sick about him and that just added to the guilt she felt. She after all was the reason Draco was no longer at Hogwarts. She had driven him away because of stupid Ronald.

Ginny, Harry, Lavender and Blaise had tried to cheer her up and tell her it wasn't her fault but it didn't help. She still felt the immense guilt and heart ache for being stupid enough to trust Ronald. Hermione sighed, told Ginny, Lavender and Harry that she was going to the library and made to leave.

She opened the door and looked up so she wouldn't fall over anything and to make sure no-one was coming her way. As she looked up though she froze. Her chocolate brown eyes meeting soul piercing blue/grey ones. She looked him up and down just to make sure he was real. She saw that he was smirking at her and she grew angry. Smirking! How dare he smirk after practically giving her an anxiety attack. All her emotions spilled over and she could no longer control them.

"Where the fuck have you been?" She said angrily, Draco's smirk faded and his face took on a look of shock. Had Hermione Granger just sworn? He quickly shook away the shock and focused on Hermione. It had only been two days but seeing her now Draco realised he had missed her. She looked slightly more pale and more thin since last time and Merlin he hoped he wasn't the reason behind it. All he wanted to do right there and then was gather her up in a hug and kiss her senselessly. But he held back knowing that she wanted him to hear out what she had to say.

"I've been worried sick about you, you just took up and left, you could've been dead for all I knew! I know you were mad at me and probably still are but seriously you couldn't even owl to tell me that you were alive! I was worried you were dead and then felt guilty because I was the reason you left in the first place, Merlin you infuriate me, you selfish prick!" Hermione said, practically screaming at him but she didn't care. All her emotions that she had kept in were flowing out of her now and she couldn't stop.

She pushed past him and left the Common Room. Not realising that every Gryffindor had stopped what they were doing or talking about and had been watching her and Draco intently. They still watched as Draco followed her out and they followed him, loving the show.

"Hermione." Draco said, that was all. just one word. Just her name. But it was enough to stop her from walking down the stairs. She froze her back still too him. "Turn around." He said and she couldn't help but oblige, cursing herself for being so weak when it came to him. "Now, get your arse over here." He demanded, she glared at him and crossed her arms over her chest, not moving anywhere. To top it off she stuck her head up defiantly.

"I mean it, Granger. Get yourself over here and in my bloody arms before I hex you." Draco demanded again, Hermione still didn't move. Draco smirked and she frowned at that. Behind Hermione Blaise had just appeared, he heard Draco's demand and smirking he pushed Hermione forward and she stumbled closer to Draco. Only an arm's length away now. She turned around and glared at Blaise who only grinned at her and winked.

Draco still smirking reached out his hand, grabbed her wrist and tugged her towards him. She had only just turned back to face him so was surprised and yelped. She fell forwards and towards Draco and Draco wrapped one arm around her waist and with his free hand cupped her face gently. He leaned down slowly but just before he closed the gap he stopped.

"By the way, you're forgiven." He whispered, their lips so close that they had brushed against each other when he spoke. Hermione smiled at that and then Draco finally closed the miniscule gap between them.

As they kissed the Gryffindor's erupted with cheers and Hermione broke it off, blushing. Draco smirked and pulled Hermione's lips back to his and she completely forgot about her house mates still watching them. But thankfully for Draco and Hermione, Ginny, Lavender, Harry and Blaise told the Gryffindor that the show was over and groaning the Gryffindor's went back into their common room. All now talking excitedly about what they just witnessed, the girls mainly talking about how sexy and sweet Draco was while the guys focused on how lucky Draco was to have Hermione 'the hot chick'.

Draco tightened his grip on Hermione, not wanting to let her go, wanting to be as close to as possible and Hermione didn't mind. Rather, she felt the same way. She had missed Draco these past two days and not to mention she hadn't been sure if he was even alive. She promised herself there and then that she would always stick by Draco no matter what. She wouldn't let him leave again. Little did she know Draco had promised himself something too. He would never leave her. Not for anything or anyone. Hermione was stuck with him, now and forever. Something which Hermione wouldn't mind.

A/N: Lame ending, I know I'm sorry but I didn't know how to end it! Anyway I hope you guys like it. Please leave a review telling me what you thought of it. Thanks :3

P.S I've reaslised that this probably looks like it's the end of my story, so I would like to tell you guys it isn't! Not yet anyway, there's still some more drama and romance I would like to add in it before it's done! So this isn't the end! There will be more chapters to come! Sorry for the confusion!

Until next time - Tilda