here is the last chapter guys!
i would like to dedicate it to, Jana (guest reviewer) who is one of my best friends in real life. she has helped me lot with this story and has reviewed every single chapter. also to smileyfaces123 who is another of my best friends, and has helped to write some of it. and lastly to my reviewers! they helped motivate myself into continuing this story!
enjoy xx oh and this is from draco's point of view
I lift up the book, 'the white wizard', with one hand and hold her hand in the other. I rub circles into her palm, and look to see if anything changed. But it didn't, and it hasn't for the past 2 and a half weeks. I still remember everything to the littlest detail.
*I look at Harry and laugh, he honestly thought that an ex-death eater would get accepted for an auror apprenticeship.
"Harry no-one is going to want to work with me."
"Why not? Your clever, good at wand work and you know your spells."
"Yes, I'm also the son of a death-eater. And I am known to some to be an ex-death eater by will not force. Not even the ministry can convince everyone I'm innocent."
"You could at least apply, there's no harm in trying. What's the worst that can happen, you get rejected and you have to make it as an auror the normal way?"
"Okay fine." Harry smiled his triumphant smile. And that's when it happened as if it was waiting for us to finish our conversation. The portrait people started running towards our way, screaming and shouting. Then a knight came and stood in a portrait next to us.
"They're here! And your stupid friend decided to go alone!"
"Who's here? And who went? What?" I was starting to panic, what if it's Hermione!?
"Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange! They're in the spare classroom by Flitwick's. And that Granger girl went into the room alone, stupid girl!" and with that the knight ran. For a second I was too shocked to think let alone act.
"Come on Draco!" I ran after Harry towards the direction the people were running from. That's when we ran into Neville.
"Neville go get McGonagall and tell her to get the order and come to the spare classroom next to Flitwick's." Neville quickly looked at Harry to confirm the orders I gave and then ran for it. We both continued till we were just around the corner.
"Harry I'll take this entrance, you go around and enter on the other side. Only come in about half a minute after me, okay?" Harry nodded and took his wand out his pocket and I do the same. I walk up to the door and take a deep breath before opening it.
There on the ground crying out in pain was Hermione, instantly I felt the urge to rush to her side but I couldn't. I have to be logical and rational.
But my anger got the better of me, and within seconds I started sending curses their way. Harry burst in just as I was sending the first curse, and that's when it turned into a full scale war zone. I was duelling my Father and Harry with Aunt Bella. No forget that, they aren't family. No they are just some random Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange.
By the time we got both of them in a full body bind, McGonagall along with Tonks, Neville, Kingsley, George Weasley and another Weasley came in. I quickly ran over to Hermione, her pulse was weak and she was hardly breathing. I scooped her up and ran towards the hospital wing, with Harry and George in my pursuit. When we arrived I placed her on the bed while Harry went to get Madame Promfrey.*
And here she is now, still in the same bed. I sigh and start reading the book out loud. I was about 7 pages down when I felt her hand move, I look down at her but she looked the same. Her body was in the same position. I go back to reading the story. I feel her stir, I snap my head towards her to see her eyes open, her mouth moving as if to try and say something.
"Shhh, it's okay. I'll be right back." I gentle put down her hand and the book, and run over to Madam Pomfrey's office.
"She's awake!" She gets up and follows me back to Hermione. I stand next to her stroking her hair.
"Mr. Malfoy I need to run a couple of tests, why don't you go and get some of your friends, I don't usually like lots of visitors but in this case I believe it's for the best." I nod and run off towards the dungeons. It's a Saturday evening so most people would be in their common rooms. I run in, gaining the attention of everyone in the room, including Pansy's, Blaise's and Theo's.
"Guys, she's awake!" They immediately run over, wide grins on their faces.
"You go over to see her, while I get the rest of the people." I then run over to the Gryffindor dorms. Being head boy I was let in straight way, however the looks I got inside the common room weren't pleasant. Harry, Ron, Neville and Ginny looked over at me.
"She's awake." That's all that was needed; they ran towards me with even wider grins on their faces. After Ginny and Harry gave me a hug, we all walked out the common room. The rest of the common caught the gist of what was happening. The events that occurred spread like a wildfire throughout the school.
"Wait." We all turn to look at Neville.
"You guys go, I'll go and get Luna." After a pretty much silent agreement, we all run back to the hospital wing.
Madam Promfrey had just finished checking over Hermione.
"Don't all crowd around her, and try not to make her speak too much. She's still weak from the injuries." We all nod and edge a little closer to her, well everyone apart from me. I walk over and take a sit on the chair next to her bed.
"Hey Hermione." I whisper, scared to hurt her in such a fragile state.
"Hi." Her voice was croaking and hoarse. I let out the breath I had been holding and return to the smile that I wore since she woke up.
"What happened to me?"
"6 broken bones, sore and blistered skin and internal bleeding. You are one lucky girl Hermione Granger." I watch as her lips form the smile I have grown to love.
"How long have I been out for?"
"Two and a half weeks."
"Wow."
"Yeah wow." For a moment we don't say anything. Then I got kicked out the seat and got replaced by Harry, then Ron, then everyone else one by one. After everyone caught up with each other, slowly they left. I take my seat next to her again.
"Draco, I was just wondering how-"
"They got here?" She nods and keeps quiet; waiting for my answer.
"Well you know how Bellatrix went missing, and was never found. They presumed her dead, however she wasn't. She then lived in the shadows keeping an eye on everything. She found out about the trail, and saw that me and mother have changed. Then it turns out she was going to visit mother on Christmas but she saw me and you together. Then she made the plan to break fath... Lucius out of jail. She managed to convince the dementors to let Lucius go. Then they made their way over here. "
I looked at her to see her reaction; her face was emotionless and she just nodded.
"After the order took them away, they got put away in a temporary prison in the ministry. Then their trials resulted in the dementor's kiss."
"I'm tired Draco, can I go to sleep?" I nodded and start stroking her hair. I watch her slowly fall asleep. For the first time since the incident, I leave the room without someone else being with her apart from Pomfrey. I usually only leave for less than an hour. I walk to the heads' dorm and head straight for the shower.
After what seems like hours I dry myself off and pull on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. That's when my eyes fell on my trunk, making me think about a certain object in there. I open the trunk and look around till I found it. I close the trunk with the object in my hand. I sit down on my bed and look at it.
Is it time? Am I ready? Is she ready? Will she reject me? Is it too early? Does she love me enough? Do I love her enough?
With the question drifting in and out, I place it on my desk and go to bed. The only question I could answer is 'Do I love her enough?'
Yes.
It's been a week since she woke up, however she was still in the hospital wing. Her injuries did a lot of damage but she was slowly recovering. I should wait till she's properly recovered but I can't! The more I wait the more nervous and doubtful I get. I fidget around with the object. I look out the window to reveal a sunny but slightly cold afternoon. It's the 4th of February, and a surprisingly nice day. I take once last look outside and place the object in my pocket and leave the dorm.
I walk into the room; Hermione was sitting on her bed reading a book. But this time I head over to Pomfrey's office. I Stand at the doorway and lightly cough to get her attention.
"What can I do for you Mr. Malfoy?"
"I would like to take Hermione for a walk."
"She's taken her daily walk, and even though she is recovering I don't want to over work her."
"But-"
"Whatever it is you have planned is not an excuse."
"But this is a good excuse."
"What!" I could see her getting impatient, so I take out the object and show her. Without words being said she understood my motives and smiled.
"Okay but not too long, it's cold and I don't want her getting anymore ill," she said in a fake annoyed voice.
I smile back and walk out of her office and over to Hermione. This is it, I can do this...
"Hey Draco."
"Hi. Um do you want to come on a walk with me?" Deep breaths.
"Um I don't think Pomfrey will allow it."
"I've already asked her; she said yes." More deep breaths.
"Oh um, sure." She smiled as I help her up, one of my arms around her waist the other hold her hand. We walk silently till we reach the lake. Luckily there was a free bench under a tree. I gently sit her down and sit down next to her.
"What did you want to talk to me about?" Deep breaths... usually I'm good under pressure but this was different.
"How did you know I needed to talk to you?"
"I just know." She said with a wink and a smile. I look at her eyes; they're brown with hints of gold. That was all it took to fill myself with courage again.
"Hermione we've been together for 5 months and 19 days?" She quickly calculated it and nodded the same smile on her face.
"It could be considered a short time compared to the rest of our lives, but it's been an amazing time. You were always there for me, and you changed me for the better. You made me realised all my father ever said was bull crap. You stuck with me, throughout it all even when I was being difficult. Hermione you are a sweet, kind, clever, funny and strong women. After the recent events I realised just how much it would affect me if you left me. I don't think I could survive."
I took once last deep breath before kneeling onto the ground before her. As she realised what I was about to do, her face expressed shock which slowly turned into a smile. Tears welling up in her eyes and I took it as a good sign. I take out the small velvet box from the pocket to reveal a ring in it. It was a silver ring, a band of diamonds in the middle. And right on top was a small purple gem.
"Hermione Jean Granger, I love you very much. I promise to give you everything you've ever wanted, to protect you and never let anything hurt you and I promise to love you with all my heart. Will you marry me?"
There was silence for ten whole seconds. Now you must to be thinking that it's not very long, but imagine asking someone the most important question ever then waiting ten seconds till you got a reply.
"Yes." It took a couple of seconds to register what just happened but when it did sink in, it felt amazing! My lips formed the widest grin possible, and I climbed onto the bench and pulled her in for a hug. I took her hand and gently slipped on the ring. I look at her face; she was smiling and tears were falling down her face.
I gently lower my head and place my lips on hers. I pulled her in closer, getting her as close to me as possible. I don't know how long our lips were locked, but it wasn't enough. But I pulled away and kissed her forehead when I noticed her shivering slightly.
"Come on, we should get inside. Pomfrey is going to kill me." We slowly make our way inside.
How we were going to explain this relationship to the world I have no idea. Only Hogwarts and family knew, not the public who thought of Hermione was a wartime heroine and me as the forever evil villain. How will I explain to our child about my past? I thought about it for a moment then left it. As long as I have Hermione, I don't need to worry. We have each other, and that's all I need.
So that is the end of our story, well technically just the beginning.
that's it forks, oh apart from an epilogue that i will upload soon
hope you enjoyed this story, i know i enjoyed writing it. this was my first ever fanfiction, and my first every multichapter.
i would really appreciate a review, just to let me know what you think of it.
-themockingjayxx
p.s. i have plenty of other stories ;)
