"The Making's of One Draco Malfoy."
Chapter 3, Book One
The task ahead
Draco took over an hour carefully explaining every element to the horrible plan. He explained that she must never tell anybody even if she decided to refuse.
Hermione sat quietly while Draco explained why he didn't want to do it and he added at the end the result of him failing his task. Hermione's patient mask on her face unfroze as she heard the part about how Lord Voldemort would kill his mother and maybe him too.
When Draco finished what he was going to say he sat waiting for Hermione's verdict.
"Just know Hermione, I understand if you don't want to help. I don't blame you at all if you say no. I know it's not something you can really just change your mind on."
Another minute passed, Hermione still had a calculating look on her face.
She looked deep into Draco's eyes, with promise and said "Yes, I will help you Draco Malfoy. Just promise me you won't quit if it gets too hard and do something bad to yourself. I know there is still good deep within your heart. You just need to find it."
Draco reached out over the table and patted Hermione's arm. After all these years his skin still tingled from her touch. "Thank you Hermione. I will forever be great full."
"That's fine. How about we meet again soon and plan something out? I can't now because I've got to put these books back." Hermione gestured with her hand to the massive pile of books.
"Let me help you Hermione. It's the least I can do."
"No, it's okay. I don't need any form of payment from you, for my help."
"Too late." Draco picked up the massive pile swiftly and walked to the corresponding shelf.
With his left hand Draco grabbed the book on top and stretched on his tippy-toes to place the book on the top shelf. What Draco didn't expect was a small gasp from behind him. He turned and saw Hermione with a petrified look on her face. The books in Draco's arms fell to the floor and he realised his sleeve had slid down his arm halfway as he had reached up.
Wow that was a short Chapter. I promise the next one is way longer. I made it this short because I needed to create a build up towards what happens next. Please Review, greatly appreciated. Love you Dramione forever!
