Runaway Redemption

by Mrs. Handsome

"Why?" She could see the desperation in his eyes. "Because now I know you're not capable of killing someone." She watched him woefully. "And that comforts me." In which Hermione finds Draco at the height of his vulnerability, and they later find themselves on the run, in the midst of the War. Will they be able to find refuge in each other, and will Draco finally redeem himself?

3. Secrets & Discoveries

"Meet me in the RoR, 11 o'clock sharp.

-HG"

Almost predictably, Draco seemed relieved after reading the note left by the sinks. 'I will.' He thought to himself. Checking his watch, he noticed only 30 minutes were left, and headed to the Slytherin dormitories.

"Draco, what's wrong with you?" Pansy Parkinson asked him as he entered the common room.

Draco shook his head. "Nothing, Pansy, I just rebounded a spell..."

Pansy pulled him over to where she was seated on a couch. "Do you want me to make it better?"

Draco grimaced and struggled away from her grasp. "No, thanks. I...have to meet Professor Snape." He swiftly exited the common room, and headed up to the boy's dormitories.

"I wonder what she wants me for..." Draco sighed to himself, as he dressed himself in a black suit and robes.

"Probably desperate." A smooth voice said behind him.

"Er..." Draco looked puzzled.

"Pansy? She's always following you around like a house-elf." He chuckled darkly.

"Oh." He said in relief.

"Who were you talking about?"

"Just Pansy, Blaise. You're quite right, she is annoying." Draco straightened his tie.

"Where are you going?" Blaise asked suspiciously.

"Another meeting with Snape." Draco lied again.

"Ah." Blaise nodded knowingly, glancing down at a strip of parchment in his hands.

"Yeah." Draco shifted uncomfortably.

"I wonder why..." Blaise started slowly. "Snape signed his name 'HG', and asked you to meet with him in the Room of Requirement instead of his own quarters in the dungeons."

Draco stopped in his tracks.

"I won't tell anyone, mate." Blaise sat on his bed thoughtfully. "Just curious as to why the Mudblood's wanting to meet with you...and why you accepted her invitation..."

"Don't call her that!" Draco snapped at him.

"What? So it's true?" Blaise observed him triumphantly.

Draco stuttered. "Uh, nothing."

He smirked and rose from the bed. "Well, I guess I'll tell Theo and Pans to sod off then, too. You know...since you're going to miss our game of Exploding Snap tonight."

Draco groaned involuntarily. He was either going to have to explain himself to Blaise...or to Theo and Pansy, later.

Blaise nodded. "Yeah."

Draco sighed. "I'll explain later, mate, I have to go."

And with that, he left the dormitories, ignored Pansy's squealing in the common room, and headed to the Room of Requirement, his heart pounding in his chest.

Author's Note: Please review if you want to see more chapters, or if you think this story should be short, but have a sequel or something...Also, if you have any suggestions, you can review or PM if it's important. :) Thanks for reading!