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Chapter 8

When Hermione had drank enough to quench her thirst, but left plenty for Draco, she carefully pulled her fangs out of his neck. Draco's eyes opened when he felt her stop. Hermione looked worriedly into his tired eyes. Draco nodded and stood up to show her he was fine. Draco was a little dizzy from the blood loss and he nearly fell over. Hermione took his arm and helped him to the door.

"Maybe I should just go to bed," Draco said as he started to turn away from the door.

"No, you need food," Hermione said as she gently pulled him back and opened the door.

"I just want to sleep," Draco said with a groan.

"You can sleep after you eat," Hermione said with a tone that meant "no arguing, listen to me, or else."

Draco sighed in defeat; there was no way he would win this fight, especially since he could barely see straight. "Fine, but next time, don't drink so much," Draco said.

The two started walking towards the Great Hall. They were silent for a few moments before Hermione broke the silence.

"I'm sorry. I tried to stop sooner but…" Hermione trailed off. She didn't want to admit how addictive his blood was, how good it felt, or how bad she really needed it. Hermione shook her head and said, "I told you I was fine. It was too dangerous and we won't do it again."

"It's fine and I'm fine. When you need it, we will do it again. I trust you," Draco said.

Hermione suddenly stopped. 'He...trusts me? But he…that…' Hermione thought.

"Are you coming?" Draco asked her. Hermione blinked a few times before realizing what he had asked. She hadn't even realized she had stopped.

"Um…yeah," Hermione said.

Draco and Hermione walked again in silence. When they reached the door to the Great Hall, Draco took back his arm and stood up straight and proud. Hermione didn't mind, she didn't even really notice. Draco opened the door and led her inside. They sat down at the Slytherin table and Draco started eating. He tried to eat normally, but he felt like he hadn't eaten in days. He managed to keep himself looking calm, and even bored.

"Hello, Draco," Crabbe said. Goyle nodded to Draco as a sort of greeting. Draco nodded to both of the boys. Crabbe and Goyle stared at Draco, and then at Hermione. They seemed to be trying to figure out something, but they didn't even know what that something was.

"What?" Draco asked, with annoyance obvious in his voice.

"Why isn't she eating?" Crabbe asked.

Hermione's eyes widened and Draco felt like his heart stopped. Neither knew what to say or do now.

"Um…I just hadn't gotten anything yet…I was lost in thought," Hermione said with a nervous laugh.

"Oh," Crabbe said. They seemed to believe her, but they also seemed annoyed that she had talked to them. Hermione looked away before rolling her eyes. Hermione picked some food and slowly ate it. She could eat human food, but she usually chose not to. However, she would have to have some now.

'Stupid jerks,' Hermione thought.

As soon as Draco and Hermione finished eating, he stood up, grabbed her arm, and lifted her. He then grabbed her hand and led her out the door and outside.

"Where are we going?" Hermione asked while still following Draco.

"Shopping," Draco answered simply.

"Why?"

"We need some stuff."

"We?"

Draco didn't answer her this time. Draco dragged her around Diagon Alley to different stores and bought things here and there. He bought her some clothes and some other supplies that they needed. He even bought her some sweets. They were walking by another store when Hermione stopped. Draco looked to see what had caught her attention. It was the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

'O no, not THIS store,' Draco thought. Hermione kept staring at the store. Draco sighed in annoyance and defeat. "Do you want…to go in?" Draco asked reluctantly. Hermione turned her gaze to Draco and her eyes lit up as she smiled. She nodded and Draco waved her inside. 'She can go, but there is NO way I will,' Draco thought.

Hermione rushed inside excitedly. She looked around at everything. She also caught the attention of the store owners, Fred and George Weasley.

"What's this? A cat girl? In our store?" Fred questioned excitedly. The brothers smiled excitedly at each other. They casually walked over to Hermione.

"Hello there," Fred said.

"How can we help you?" George asked.

Hermione stared at the brothers and tilted her head to the side slightly.

'She's so cute!' Fred and George both thought.

"I…was just…looking," Hermione said hesitantly. 'The only guys that I trust anymore are Draco and my brother," Hermione thought. With the thought of her brother, Hermione started to cry. As the tears came into her eyes, Fred and George both jumped in shock.

"No, no, don't cry!" Fred said.

"Yeah, we didn't mean anything by it!" George said.

The Weasley brothers put a hand on Hermione's shoulders. Hermione flinched and tried to back away. By now, Draco had gotten impatient and decided to go inside and get her. He found her against a wall with Fred and George beside her, and Hermione was crying.

"What the hell did you do to her?" Draco yelled at the Weasleys.

"Nothing!" Fred and George both yelled.

Draco and the brothers yelled at each other about what had happened.

"Draco," Hermione said barely over a whisper. None of the fighting boys heard her.

"Draco!" Hermione said loud enough for them to hear. All three boys turned to look at her. Hermione's head was tilted down, he ears and tail were drooping, and her arms hung limply at her sides. "They did nothing to me. I want to go home," Hermione said.

"Alright, let's go," Draco said. He held out his hand for her.

"No…I want to go to MY home," Hermione said. She balled her hands into tight fists.

"But…you can't," Draco said sadly.

"Stop saying that! I want to go home!" Hermione yelled. She raised her head and looked into Draco's eyes. Her eyes were red and full of tears. She didn't look mad, she looked upset.

"You're my familiar…you can't leave," Draco said.

"Shut up!" Hermione yelled before running out the store and towards Hogwarts.

"Hermione, wait!" Draco called after her. He raced after her, but couldn't catch up to her and he lost her. Draco searched everywhere for her, but with no luck.

End of chap 8! hope ya like it! please R&R! and sorry for any OOC moments, typos, etc. luv ya! =^^=