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Hermione put a hand on top of his and said, "I don't mind.. Okay?"

He gave her a slight smile and said, "No, I feel like I need to get this out, and who better to tell the story, right?"

Hermione smiled back and tucked her legs in as she got herself comfortable on the couch. Making herself face more towards Draco, giving him her undivided attention. Draco, with a sigh, got himself comfortable as well then started to tell his story.

"It actually happened last year." He started, "My father told me that next year I was to be marked as a death eater. Everyone male in the family was to be marked during that specific time and age. Mother didn't want me to, and neither did I. I was scared as well. I saw what my father and the others did. I hated it. Those poor innocent people… It disgusted me. How they would rape those women, teenage girls as well. The children. I couldn't imagine any of that upon myself. I could never imagine myself doing that to anyone. Let alone defenseless people. I never liked my father. He never liked me, I suppose. I was never good enough for him. Never was and probably never will be no matter how hard I bloody try." He breathed in deeply, finding that a tear had fallen down onto his cheek.

Draco could still hear the screams of those people. Mostly every other night he would see that his father and his fellow deatheaters would bring people to the Manor. He would hear their merciless cries and begs. At times, he wouldn't even be able to sleep because of it.

"And this year, the week I was to be marked, my mother knew I never wanted to be one of them, she called Professor Snape. He, as well, didn't want me to follow in my father's footsteps. He never liked being one, to be honest. Then he apparently went to Dumbledore and they arranged something. Once I knew what was going to happen, and mother made me pack everything that I needed, we made it here.."

Hermione had been dead silent as Draco had told her the story. Now she knew why he was like that. Now she knew why he was cold at times. Not getting any love from any parent was hard, but the fact that your parent kept telling you that you were never good enough. That you never reached their expectations and never will. That hurt.

"Draco.. I- I'm so sorry for all of that." she looked at him, concern written all over her face, "But you should know this. That you are better than your father. You didn't join Voldemort. You didn't follow in his wretched footsteps. You are more of a man than he is, Draco, and you should be proud of that. I know that your mother is very proud of you.." Hermione smiled. "I'm proud of you for doing all of that. You did what was right for yourself and fro your mother's safety."

"Thank you Hermione. Really. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done. For taking me in even though we clearly hated one another… For being a good friend."

She shook her head, a smile forming on her face, "Don't worry about it."

Knock knock!

"Oh, that must be the Trentons." She said as she got up from the couch and made her way to the door.

"Hello Hermione! How were the kids? No problem, I hope." Said Mr. Trentons.

"Oh, they were really good company to be honest!" she opened the door wider, "Please come in. It must be freezing out there!" She guided them back to the lounge room," Would you two like a drink while Draco and I go get them?"

"Oh, no.. We've had a lot to drink already." Mrs. Trentons smiled.

"Okay.. We'll be back." Hermione replied as the duo made their way up the stairs. She opened the door to her room and saw that the kids were still sleeping peacefully. "You can carry Andrew, and I'll get charlotte. Alright?"

Draco nodded and slowly made his way towards Andrew and slowly picked him up from the bed, making sure that he didn't disturb the little boy. Hermione did the same with Charlotte, then they exited the room and went back downstairs.

"Oh my.." Mrs. Trentons gushed, "You two with the kids look like the most gorgeous family ever!"

"It does, doesn't it." Mr. Trentons grinned as Draco gently moved Andrew into his arms, and Hermione handed Charlotte to Mrs. Trentons. She then guided the family out, "Have a lovely night.. And if you need someone to babysit them again, don't hesitate to contact me. They were great company!"

"Will do Hermione. Goodnight now. You too Draco, goodnight to you too."

"Hermione! Are you in there?'' Kate yelled. Entering the house.

"Good graces Kate. Shut your trap. You could just walk up to her room and just see if she is there or not, instead of yelling like a banshee." James scolded.

"Yeah yeah.." She replied as the band made their way up the stairs to Hermione's room. Once they got there, they heard laughter. Quietly, Kate peeked into the door and saw that Hermione and Draco were sitting on the bed, Hermione holding a guitar and Draco showing her the string she were to use. "Aww, they look so cute." She said silently to herself. That is, until the boys pushed her and she toppled to the ground.

She quickly got up, turned around and glared at the three, "Whoever pushed me, you better make sure you have-"

"Hermione! Draco! What's up you two!" Bryan greeted as he sat on the hanging chair.

Hermione laughed, "We're good Bryan. And you?" she replied sticking her tongue out at him.

"Hermione! Isn't your date with flippy dude tonight?" Kate asked.

"Oh my goodness! It is! I completely forgot."

"How could you forget? He was bloody hot!"

"Hotter than me, Kate?" Bryan smirked, remembering the time they all played truth or dare when Kate had said that he looked hot.

Her face flushed red as she whacked him on the side of the head, "shut up Bryan!" She then pulled him from the chair and pushed him towards the door. She did the same thing to Draco then pushed the boys out of Hermione's room. "Now, if you will excuse us. I have to get Hermione ready for her date tonight." And with that, she slammed the door in their faces.

"Kate, that wasn't nice." Hermione giggled.

"Yes, well.. They weren't nice when they pushed me, was it.?"

"Draco didn't push you though."

"Oh well." She clapped her hands together and looked at Hermione, "Let's look through your wardrobe."

She walked over to the closet and opened it. Looking through the clothes Hermione had, she had picked out a lovely short black dress with one long sheer sleeve. "This one." Kate said to Hermione holding the dress in front of her. "Hold it in front of you 'Mione."

Rolling her eyes, Hermione did as she was told. Better yet, she took the dress and changed into it. "So, what do you think?" she asked.

"It. looks. gorgeous on you!" Kate exclaimed. "He won't be able to take his eyes off of you!"

Hermione walked over to her mirror and looked at herself. "The dress does look nice on me. I've never really worn this, to be honest with you."

"Well, you are going to wear it now." Kate then tunred back to the closet and looked at the different heels Hermione had. She kneeled down and took a pair of silver heels and gave it to Hermione. "With this heels, no doubt that there will be drool on his face.'' She chuckled.

Hermione shook her head at Kate then took the dress off and slipped back into her other clothes. "Now come on! Let's go downstairs. You know, it's been a while since we practiced!"

Kate smiled, "I know. We should practice.. You know, we haven't practiced Iridescent from Linkin Park, and it's been a while since Josh had the mic and all. And, it's been a while since you've been at the drums."

Hermione nodded, "We should all go to the studio. I mean, since school started we haven't really hung out that much."

The duo made their way out the door and down the stairs where they say the boys sitting around the lounge room chatting and laughing. Once they saw the girls all the laughing had ceased, as if they were talking about them. Hermione raised an eyebrow at them, "What were you lot laughing about?"

"Oh, nothing 'Mione.. It's nothing." James replied.

Letting it go, Hermione smiled, "So you guys.. Kate and I were talking up stairs and we were wondering if you lot would like to go to the studio. It's been a while since we've practiced and a while since Draco has seen us perform."

All of them agreed, seeing as the boys instantly stood up. The group of friends made their way to the studio and once reaching the place got to their places. Draco sitting on one of the chairs and the band where their instruments were. "Bryan, would you like to sing Iridescent by Linkin Park?"

Bryan smiled and nodded, "I'd love to!" He got up from where he was situated at and made his way to the mic where Hermione had left and had gone to the back where he was.

You were standing in the wake of devastation

And you were waiting on the edge of the unknown

And with the cataclysm raining down

Insides crying "Save me now"

You were there, impossibly alone

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failure's all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go. Let it go

And in a burst of light that blinded every angel

As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars

You felt the gravity of tempered grace

Falling into empty space

No one there to catch you in their arms

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failure's all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go. Let it go

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failure's all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go. Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failure's all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go. Let it go

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Knock knock!

"Coming!" Hermione yelled as she got her hair ready. It was that time of day where she was going to go on her date with Chad. She straightened her dress out and made sure she looked okay. She had put a dab of blush and just a little bit of lip gloss on her. She made her way downstairs. The guys were still in the studio. She had excused herself an hour and a half earlier so that she could get herself showered and ready. Hermione sighed and opened the door. "Hello Chad."

"Hermione, you look.. Wow." He said to her. "You look gorgeous."

Hermione felt her cheeks heat up, "T-thank you. Would you like to come in or.."

Chad shook his head, "No it's fine. We should get going while the night is still young." he chuckled. He held his hand out and Hermione took it and the duo exited the house. Hermione knew that the guys were watching them. The studio wasn't that far away from her house, and Draco was there as well. He could of used some spell so they could see them. She then shook all thoughts of them and paid her attention to Chad. He escorted her to his car; a mustang convertible. He opened the door for her which she smiled back at him.

Hey everyone.

I am so sorry for the late update. No not just late, but SUPER late update.

I really do hope you guys can forgive me, I really am sorry for not updating sooner.

But Thank you So much for reading Her Dark Secret.

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