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Hermione woke up to a musky smell filling up her subconscious mind. When she opened her eyes, she found herself hugging the pillow Harry had used last night when he slept next to her. She sighed at the flashback; A nightmare about Harry killing her, her waking up in a mixture of tears and sweat; and then sleeping in Harry's arms. Hermione knew that Harry treasured her and would never even try to hurt her. Then what was the nightmare about? And the strange thing about that Harry was getting them two. But why? She had to find answers. She was Hermione Granger after all.
Tying her bushy mane into a messy bun, and donning a robe over her night clothes, Hermione walked out of her room as she gave out a huge yawn and found Harry making them breakfast. She smiled and walked over to him, when she found his loving green eyes gazing at her.
"Morning Harry! Hermione yawned again when Harry chuckled and gave a peck on her cheek.
"Morning 'Mione."He smiled at her, handing her a fresh cup of herbal tea. "Slept well?"
"I was sleeping in your arms Harry. "She chuckled. "Isn't it obvious I slept well?"
"I thought that Draco's arms gave you more assurance than mine? "He asked when she slightly blushed. "You know, I still can't believe that you are dating the ferret."
"You have to agree that he has changed. "Hermione rolled her eyes at him as the two sat on the kitchen table.
"I do. But isn't it weird that he asked you out!?"
"What do you mean!?"
"I mean he could ask any other beautiful, pureblood aristocrat. And out of all he chose you-"
"So you're calling me ugly!?"
"You're the most beautiful girl I've ever met 'Mione. I'm being honest. But I still find it weird-"
"I'm courting her because she's a beauty with brains Potter." Draco Malfoy said as he made his appearance in denim jeans and a crisp blue shirt as he entered through the floo." Not to mention I genuinely want to make up for my mistakes"
Harry scowled at him. 'Bullshit.'he thought. After all he and Draco had been through, he still had difficulty in trusting him. Especially when it came to Hermione. She was Harry's so called 'sister' and he was the 'protective brother' as they called. He couldn't stand when anyone or anybody who hurt his sister in any way. Although, he was able to convince Hermione that he trusted Draco. Not to mention that he had an eye on his enemy as the four (including Ron) worked in the same department.
"Morning love. "Draco wished his girlfriend as he gave a peck on her lips and sat next to her.
"Morning. "Hermione wished him back with a smile. "You're early."
"You must've slept in."He chuckled. "It's almost twelve noon."
"Is it!?" she asked horrified and looked at Harry. "Why didn't you wake me up!?"
"I thought you required a proper dreamless sleep. "Harry answered. "Especially after last night's nightmare."
Draco looked at Harry and then at Hermione. "Both of you had a nightmare again!?" he asked in concern. "What was it about this time!?"
"Well, it was about-"Hermione started, when Harry gave her a look which said-'You don't need to say it if you don't want to.'
She sighed. "Sorry Draco, I just can't-"
"But why 'Mione!?"Draco took her hand. "You need to let it out."
"It was about me murdering her under the Imperius curse. "Harry said shortly as the two men exchanged looks.
"OH. "Was all the Malfoy could say as the three sat in a moment of silence.
"Any idea why is it happening!?"Draco asked. "I mean, this has been happening ever since you two decided two share an apartment-"
"What does that have to do with it!?"Hermione asked. "What's wrong in sharing an apartment? And Draco, if you remember, I had the same dream as Harry's when I slept over at your place last month."
"You're right. "Her boyfriend muttered and then looked at Harry. "What have you thought about it!?"
"The solution. "Harry gave out a huge breath. "I've thought of seeing Luna."
"Why Luna!?"
"She happens to be our friend and coincidentally a therapist. Hermione explained and then looked at Harry. "That's a good idea actually."
"I'll go alone. There is no need for you to come 'Mione." Harry said, looking from her to Draco." It's better for me to find it out by myself-"
"I'm the brains ?"Hermione tried her best to sound calm but Harry could sense anger in her tone. "And this happens to be my problem as well-"
"You need rest. "Harry said calmly.
"Harry is right. "Draco nodded. "You need rest after what you saw last night. It's a shock to him as well as you-"
"I thought you said that we are in this together!?"Hermione screeched at her friend. "Harry, why don't you understand that I want to know about this problem as well-"
"She asked me to come alone alright!" Harry said throwing his arms in the air. "And she's called you tomorrow."
Hermione's breathing went back to normal at what Harry said. At least he wasn't ignoring her this time. She knew that they were facing this problem together and had vowed to find the solution with him.
Harry sighed and ignored her gaze as he got up. "I'm going to have a shower. And Draco, take Hermione with you. She needs a change of air. Is it fine with you?"
"Of course. "Draco mumbled as Harry walked away before Hermione could say anything.
He could see concern in Hermione's eyes. Harry knew she had a lot of questions for him. Why was he trying to ignore her? Why did he want her to stay away from him? It was true that she was the only one who had always looked out for him and his problems and probably was the only person who had never wanted him die from day one. Harry couldn't deny the fact that Hermione was his buoy, his support for all these years and his heart ached when he hurt her without any intentions.
'She has Draco for now. But she has always had me by her side. 'He thought as he stood under the cold running water of the shower.
Hermione stood with her jaw open when Draco jerked her shoulder.
"Why is he trying to avoid what we saw last night!?" she asked to herself.
"He's not ignoring it love. "Draco said soothingly. "He just wants to figure it out himself."
"But aren't I supposed to help him!? I'm a part of his dreams as well?"
"He will ask for you when the time comes. I'm sure of it. And he's right. You're stressing yourself too much. Just calm down and let him do this alone for once. For him."
Hermione sighed and nodded. Draco was right. She had to let him do this alone. Harry wasn't a child anymore. And no one understood him better than her. He must be doing it on his own for a reason.
"Maybe I should." she mumbled and turned to her boyfriend. "Can you take me out today!?"
Draco chuckled. "Where do you want to go milady!?"
She smiled. "Make me forget about the nightmare. That's the least you could do for me."
Harry came out of shower, dressed up in simple jeans and t-shirt, when he found Draco's note under the flower vase. It said-
'Have taken 'Mione back with me to my apartment. She needed a day out and will be back by nine. – DM'
'At least she will be occupied.' He thought before apparating over to Luna's.
"There you are Harry." Luna said dreamily, as she kept the freshly baked cake on the table.
"Smells nice. "Harry commented as he joined her in the kitchen. "Let me guess, it's for Ron's birthday."
"Good guess there ."Luna smiled and motioned him to join her to the coffee table. "But your problem comes first."
"Um, yeah. Hermione and I got the dream again. And this time Voldemort made me murder her under the Imperius curse. So she is a bit-"
"Shocked. I can understand. Although, I must say, I've been trying to understand this dream issue and have found something about it."
Harry looked at her curiously. "What about it."
Luna's blue eyes glimmered as she smiled." Deligati per somnia."
Harry raised an eyebrow. "What does it mean?"
"'Bound through dreams.'" She answered. "It was always pretty obvious to me."
"What do you mean?"
"Hermione happens to be your better half. She's bound to you. In simple words, you two are soul mates who would die the feeling goes one sided."
"What feeling-"
She chuckled. "You're so silly Harry. I knew you had always been bling. Let me give you a clue- it made you defeat Voldemort."
Harry's heart hitched in realization. But it couldn't. He gulped and said it aloud. "The feeling of love."
A/N: ANY GUESSES WHAT THIS 'LOVE' FOR HERMIONE MEANS TO HARRY!? IS IT PLATONIC OR A GENUINE FEELING!? WHAT ANSWER DOES HE GIVE? FOR THAT, WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER :D
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