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A/N- I'm sorry about what happened but like promised. here is chapter six, on time... things will hopefully be getting a lot more up beat and such ... ^^. Please review it gives me hope that what i am writing is actually ok ...also just so you guys know...this wont be a happy-go-lucky type of story there will be a lot of anger, depression, violence and torture. I'm going full out believe me - hence why this story will eventually end up being very long...but bare with ... just because there are a lot of adult themes doesn't mean it will be a sad ending. If anything i think the ending will be appreciated more! :) please keep reading but i promise you as the story develops it will become a lot darker (in a good way) ...Reviews will be greatly appreciated 3
Hermione woke that Tuesday and her mouth and throat felt extremely dry. She pushed herself into a seating position and lifted the curtains that framed her bed. Looking around she noticed she was one of the first ones out of bed. The other girls were sleeping soundly so Hermione was doing her best to keep quiet. Changing into her robes and making her way to the common room, she once again bumped into Draco. The carpeted floor hurt a lot more than expected but ignoring the grunt coming from the blonde, she pushed herself up, grabbed her bag and made to apologise.
"Sorry, Malfoy...I am just tried, I wasn't paying attention." She begun after all there is no point provoking and argument if i need to get him to work with me to sort this whole mess out she thought. Bringing herself to look up at him, she noticed how much taller he was than her; her head came into level with his chest. Swallowing loudly, mainly because of her sore throat, she looked up at his face. His eyes were deadly. If looks could kill... she thought to herself.
"Look Granger, I don't know who you think you are. I personally find it a crime that you managed to get into Slytherin, especially due to your mudblood, but just because you are in the same house as me doesn't mean we are suddenly friends. Why would I want to be friends with you, oh and another thing. STAY AWAY FROM MY FRIENDS - THAT INCLUDES BLAISE. I have had enough of you thinking you own the place. But Granger, this is my kingdom. Look where you are going, or next time I will Hex you." Draco spat towards her. The whole thing took her by surprise, in fact she couldn't do much but stare with wide eyes and her mouth hanging open. Her eyes began to burn and she felt a lump form in her throat.
"I...I don't think you have the right...to ...tell me who I am allowed to be friends with." Hermione stuttered out. Quick like lightning, Draco pulled out his wand and pointed it to Hermione's head. He wouldn't.. but she didn't trust him enough to belive that.
"Like I said Granger, fuck off and go play with your Gryffindor friends." Draco said again in a dangerously low voice. When Hermione didn't reply he shoved past her, slamming her into the wall.
Hermione stayed in that position for a little while trying to figure out what to do next. Pulling herself up she decided it would be best to do just that and stay away. It looks like I will be solving this alone... she thought to herself as she walked out of the common room There is no need to make a war out of this.
Sitting down at the Slytherin table, she found herself lucky she woke up early as there wasn't that many people there. Pulling the toast closer to her, she began to eat untill, mid bite an unfamiliar black owl swooped down and dropped a letter onto her plate and instantly flew away, leaving no time in order to pet it or give a treat. Furrowing her eyebrows she opened the silver envelope and read the letter inside, unable to hide the small upward slant of her lips as she read;
Dear Hermione,
Darling, your father and I just wanted to congratulate you on entering the house of Slytherin. We knew you would get in and we are both so proud of you, we couldn't have asked for a more talented daughter. I hope school is going well for you and you are keeping up with all the work. Severus told us how well you have been doing in potions! So I will be sending you a small "well done" present later this week. Oh darling we miss you so much!
Keep working hard and tell me how you school life has been so far! How is Blaise? I'm sure he has been good to you, he is a very well brought up young boy, as well as Draco. I hope that Pansy girl isn't giving you too much grief.. it is a shame she isn't anything like her mother.
Write back soon cricket,
Love, Mother.
Hermione re-read the letter a few times before pulling out her stationary and replying. She decided to keep it simple and make it seem that everything was fine, after all she didn't want her to worry. Although she had to ask one question. How does her family know Severus? Is he a family friend?! However, she then realised it was too risky to ask such a question and instead made it her mission to find out herself over christmas. Just as Hermione finished, she noticed a newspaper that must have been at least a few weeks old, left at the end of the table, the date read 6th September 1991 and the article on the front hit Hermione in the face like a brick.
BREAK-IN AT GRINGOTTS'
GRINGOTTS' SECURITY BREACHED
Investigations continue into a break-in at Gringotts on 31st July, widely believed to be the work of Dark Wizards or Witches unknown. Gringotts' goblins today insisted nothing had been taken. The vault that had been searched had in fact been emptied the same day. "But we're not telling you what was in there, so keep your noses out if you know what's good for you," said a Gringotts' spokesgoblin this afternoon -
HOW COULD I HAVE BEEN SO STUPID she thought to herself as she ran to the owlery. This is it, I have to tell Harry, or at least explain what I heard... I'm sure he would understand!
The next few days went the same way, she had completely avoided Blaise, as she knew he would ask questions. Instead she decided she would just blame it on the fact that she had a lot of homework lately. As for Draco she seemed to be running into him everywhere. Nothing really happened between them, she would simply walk past and be responded by a witty insult or a glare. Hermione just rolled her eyes and continued. After all there was no point on dwelling on it. She decided to spend the rest of her time looking into the position she had received. "vampire sight" she continuely flicked through pages untill she realised that the library didn't contain any useful information.
It was Halloween and that ment it was also Friday. Hermione decided it was best to ask Harry about what he already knew of the Sorcerer's stone, after the feast, that way she would be able to warn him before it was too late.
The day had passed quickly and to be honest, Draco was on full game the whole day. It was an hour before the feast and Hermione was coming back from the library. Walking towards the common room in the dungeons, she once again bumped into Draco. Shacking her head she realised how this had become a type of habit.
"FOR FUCKS SAKE GRANGER, what the hell are you doing. You walk as if you have no bloody eyes on your head!" He began. Hermione shrunk smaller on the floor, away from his shouting.
"Look I'm sorry. There is no need to shout Malfoy." She said, her voice shaking slightly.
"Just get lost Granger. All you seem to do is get in the way. You are nothing more than a filthy mudblood!" Once again those words stung and she felt the familiar tears begin to form in her eyes, blurring her vision. I will not cry... come on Hermione you have held it in the far.. The truth was, his words were continuing to break her down throughout the week and seemed that this particular day was not a good one.
"Malfoy, if you keep insulting me we will never be able to work out a way of getting back." Hermione whispered, ass she pulled her self up. Draco's eyes narrowed as he spoke.
"I would rather die than be hang around with you." He spat out through a clenched teeth. That was it, Hermione couldn't handle anymore; the tears began to fall freely. Luckily Draco had already turned his back and begun to walk back down the corridor.
Draco walked a few paces forward untill a painful shot of electricity bolted through him. Wincing his knees gave way and he fell on the floor. When the pain subsided, he pulled himself up, his body weak and spun around. The last thing he saw was Hermione standing there shaking, tears down her cheek and wand in hand. Draco's eyes went wide. A silence swept past them and Hermione spun round and ran down the corridor leading to the toilets. Grunting Draco turned yet again and continued walking.
Sitting at the table between Pansy and Blaise, he sat there as everyone dug into the feast laid out before him. For some reason draco had lost his appetite; his head rested against his hand. Pansy was talking to him, occasionally she would put her hand on his arm but his thoughts were too busy. Maybe I was too harsh on her. She was only trying to help sort our situation out. I also never intended to make her cry i was just in a bad mood. I suppose i just got jealous. Merlin... i really need to sort this out...maybe i should go as far as calling a truce.
Just then, the main doors burst open and the familiar shouting, almost screaming voice of Professor Quirell as he ran into the hall.
"TROLL! ...IN THE DUNGEON! TROLL IN THE DUNGEON! ... I thought you 'oughter know." and just as predicted the Professor fell to the floor. Dumbledore stood up to hush the first years as they began screaming. Ordering everyone to go back to their dorms, Draco watched Harry and Ron follow the others in their year. Something is wrong he thought. Just as they made it outside the common room Draco remembered Hermione!
"Blaise... I have done something stupid... I can't explain...but right now we need to go and get Hermione! I think she is in the girls toilets!" Draco whispered harshly to Blaise as he grabbed him by the arm and dragged the tanned boy into the shadows of the corridor.
"Shit. Draco! What did you do? Is this the reason she hasn't been talking to us or hanging around with us all week?!" Blaise whispered back as he allowed Draco to drag him towards the girls toilets.
"Maybe?" Draco said guilty. Swallowing loudly. "Right, well get your wand out ...we are about to go kill a troll." Blaise stared at him like he had seen a ghost but did as he was told. When they finally reached the bathroom, Draco heard voices, instantly recognising Snape and McGonagall.
Pushing into the bathroom, he saw the Professors attacking the troll with various spells, who now was waving a screaming Hermione above his head. Blaise joined in, flawlessly hexing the troll.
Draco moved forward as Professor McGonagall yelled;
"How dare you two come here, can't you see this is extremely dangerous!" She yelled above the noise. Suddenly Snape aimed a last spell, sending the troll to the floor. The small crowd moved back cautiously as Hermione was flung from the beasts grip. Screaming all the way.
With reflexes like lightning Draco ran forward and caught her..well they both ended on the floor, but at least Hermione had a soft landing.
"What on earth were you three thinking!" McGonagall practically shrieked.
"I think you will find that Slytherin look after each other, I assume they were worried about their house mate and decided to come and get her. I doubt they thought the troll would actually be here, that must have been a coincidence. If you don't mind professor, but as I am head of Slytherin I feel that it is my own priority to sort this out." Snape drawled, eyeing the trio.
"Very well. if you don't mind Mr. Malfoy, would you put Miss Granger down and then the three of you can make your way back to your dorm with Professor Snape."
The trio did as was asked and Draco moved quickly away from Hermione the moment her feet landed on the ground. Blaise hugged her and held her up as they walked. Stopping outside the dorm entrance Snape spoke;
"As you are all awear I do not think it is wise to go snooping around the dungeons and disobey Professor Dumbledore's orders, however, we shall speak no more of this. If anyone asks I want you to tell them that I told you not to speak of the situation. Do I make myself clear?" Snape announced. "And as for ans , don't let me see you breaking the rules again, unless you want me to have a word with your parents." The three of them nodded quickly and guiltily before moving into the common room.
The moment they were inside, Hermione collapsed down on her regular armchair, out of sight of the small crowd that hovered around the fire-place.
"Thank you...both of you, I mean the teachers had it under control but I was just so stupid to let this happen again." Hermione said. Draco watched Blaise's face change into a confused expression.
"Granger...this only happened once, are you sure you don't have concussion?!" Draco asked. Hermione looked at him, realising what she said.
"Oh yeah ...maybe I should just go to bed." She replied Blaise smiled then and helped her out of the chair. Just as they made their way to the corridor and turned right, leaving Draco to himself, he spoke;
"Hey...er Granger i apologise for earlier, maybe we could call it a truce or something? I dunno..." Draco asked quietly, looking to the floor. Hermione stopped in her tracks and spun around.
"How about you meet me tomorrow,the astronomy tower, at noon? We can talk over a few things." She said politely. Draco simply nodded before turning and walking to his bed chamber. Leaving the other two on their own, she heard Blaise ask;
"So what actually happened between you two?"
"A lot of things..." Hermione replied. "I just hope we can sort the majority out." Blaise simply nodded, deciding not to pry anymore.