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Chapter 4: Becoming A Malfoy

Hermione had been with Draco for two and there relationship was very romantic. It was still on a stand still and she had the feeling it was because of her cautiousness along with Draco's planning. She knew he was up to something, but as to what she had no clue. He looked at her and took in a light breath of air as they sat next to the black lake. She looked into his eyes and he reciprocated the look of admiration. He had a look of worry or anxiousness as he stared out onto the lake.

He needed her to understand and not only that, but to an extent except Malfoy life. He did not want her to stop caring about house elves or even other muggle borns/muggles. He just wanted her to be used to the luxury, the danger, the name, and of course the exile that came with the Malfoy name. All the people who looked at the Malfoy's saw people who were stuck up bastards or someone that they could make money or alliances with to achieve some sort of advantage. The Malfoy's had no true friends. All they had was family and for Hermione that would likely be limited. He knew that once Dumbledore was killed all the assets of his father's would be his by Voldemort's demand and that Voldemort would allow him and Hermione to be together. He just was not sure if Hermione would understand. In fact he had been speaking with Dumbledore and he requested two things. The first things was to pretend to try and kill him and allow professor Snape to kill him and the second was to allow Potter to beat him in one fight as soon as possible afterwards. He was sure it could be arranged, but it could not be faked. It had to look and seem real. The only person Draco would tell is Hermione. He looked at her again and knew he had to lay out the horrid news. He hated to ruin the moment like that, but he cleared his throat anyway.

"Hermione I must tell you something of major importance. Only you must know of it until it is over. First Dumbledore has requested that I pretend to kill him in the process let Snape kill him the professor is on it as well". He watched as a look of horror washed over Hermione's face and then held her in his arms. "I am so sorry. I am to disarm the Headmaster and then have Snape to kill him. After that Potter must think of me as evil and disarm me or beat me in some sort of wizarding fight. He did not say why, but he did say that it needed to be sincere and as quick as possible. It has something to do with some sort of complicated magic. I must play my role, but I do not want you to think less of me or Snape." He looked away now a faint blush on his face " The last thing is a simple request really. I have it arranged so that after all this happens the dark lord will allow me to keep you with me in my estate as my wife or lover. We are allowed to have kids and so on. I would like to mention that if he does win this fight and takes over you wont be able to leave me without you and are possible children being slaughtered. I will receive all my family's wealth after Dumbledore is dead, so money is not a problem. You have to stay with me and over the break and stuff stay with me too please? I just want to make sure you are safe...". He trailed of and looked into her eyes with a bashful look on his face as he realized how long he had been talking. He took a small intake of breath again and watched for a response. Hermione let out quite little sobs in his arms and then pulled away.

"I understand and if I have to I'll help in secret of course. I'll stay with you and I love you so much. I'll tell Ron and Harry only that even when the war breaks out I am allowed to be with you and that is what I will do". The confidence in her voice was strong as she rubbed his cheek with adoring eyes. "Who knew my knight in shining armor was disguised as an evil villain. You are going to be part of the reason the good side wins and I am so proud of you". Draco blushed and looked away slightly embarrassed.

Before they knew it time had flew by and it was time for their break for Christmas. Hermione looked Draco in the eyes as they sat next to each other in the great hall at the Slytherin table. They received many glares and many compliments from Dumbledore. Hermione wondered if she could ask something of Draco that was rather drastic. She bit down on her lip hard as contemplated it for a while and finally asked.

"For part of the time we spend together during Christmas is there any chance that we could go see my family. It may be the last time I ever see them and only time you can meet them". She looked down as she was on the verge of tears and then looked back at Draco who seemed sympathetic. He held her to his chest and ran his hand gently across her hair in a petting motion. Earning a small giggle from his beloved. It was so odd for the two of them and they had no idea what was ahead, but they wanted to try. He nodded slowly and let out a soft murmur.

"Of course Hermione. I may even propose to you and ask your father for your hand in marriage. I know it seems rushed, but it just may save your life and if you decide you don't want me as a husband even if we are married I'll let you have lovers. You wont have to have kids with me or even talk to me, but I'd like to try and make it work...". Hermione had heard enough blabbing and kissed him on the lips. Yeah he was getting ahead of himself, but she liked the idea. She held the soft, warm, and slightly wet kiss for a second. She then pulled away only to nod a slow yes. She was willing to be a Malfoy if it was for Draco. She might not even have to obliterate her parents they stayed in each other's arms until it was time for them to leave. They paused for a moment and then Hermione wrote a hasty letter to her parents. It read:

Dear Mom & Dad,

I am sorry I won't be there the whole week, but for part of it me and my boyfriend will be coming to see you. I'll send an owl when that time comes and I hope you have a lovely christmas.

-Love your daughter,

Hermione.

She then rolled it up and tied it to the birds leg hastily. It of course reached her parents that day with a happy response and a welcoming one for Draco came back. Unlike the response she received from his family. As they got of the train and saw Draco's family he had her walk five feet directly behind him and had his arms spread out and spoke to his mother and father. She watched as yelling and screaming began to erupt. She swore lucius was going to hex her, but Draco had already had his wand out with a look that could kill. She could not quite make out what they were saying because of all the noise, but she knew it was something along the lines of her being an unworthy mudblood. She imagined the hell she had so willingly chosen for herself. Soon it settled down and the only words she could hear was very shocking.

"God damn it father you are not the man of this family anymore and I make the decisions. Now back of now! She will be in my part of the manor and we will be holding a ball soon in her honor. Do you understand?! I will have it known that she is mine and untouchable! War or no war! I will not even blink an eye before killing you if I find out you even so much as made a nasty looking face at her!". At this Hermione slowly walked up and distanced Draco away slightly. Never in her life had she heard such a thing before. No one she had ever known would have been willing to kill their parents or hold a ball for her? She was shocked at this. He was really prince charming. He was the best man she could ever ask for. He had figured everything out, provided her with a chance at a happy future, and made her life all around better. She could not understand why of all people though he had done it for her. She just held him as they left in a car and then went through flew to the manor.

Of course she saw all the beautiful object and items spread around the manor and marveled at it. She was truly amazed by how large it could be. She was escorted by Draco and he looked at her happily as she followed him. Her face had a look of awe that was unmistakable. She held his hand and they soon entered a room that was his. She put down her things. She had noticed no house elves tried to help her and would bet it was because they were not allowed to or did not want to because of her blood status. She lied down in Draco's cozy bed and sighed then looked at him. It was kind of awkward, but she liked being there with him. He smiled and held her in his arms. He would tell her about the details of her stay in the morning.

The morning came and Draco was surprised to discover Hermione was not an early riser. Not unless she had a good book to read and when she did she would be grumpy for long periods of time till about the middle of the day. He watched her carefully and then smiled. She was beautiful and he wanted her to know this about herself. He smiled and then looked around in deep thought. He was going to have her help arrange her ball and of course he was going to have her know where she should and should not go in the house. He honestly did not care it was his parents he knew would care. He sighed for now she could still be hurt and he did not want to risk that. She for now would only be allowed outside his area's of the house, the main room, and by the front door, and then of course during the ball the ball room and dinning area was allowed. He thought about how lovely she was and how she deserved a proper courting. Unlike what Krum and Weasley had done. Krum better, but still know where near worthy of Hermione's affection. He still did not feel any amount of courting or love could make him worthy of his Hermione Granger or anyone worthy for that matter. He of course told her where she could and could not go. He wondered if he should tell her that silly mushy part about even a ball or any kind of courting could or would never be enough for her. He of course chose not to because he was slightly worried she would not take it seriously or she would tease him. He then needed to escort her around the manor to where she could be unsupervised. Anywhere else he told her she needed him with her. He also told her that she could ask the house elves for anything. She argued with this until he gave her a very stern looked and explained because she could not move freely around without him she would often need the house elves help or she could be risking both of their lives. She agreed and they proceeded.

They walked through Draco's room first as he showed her the walk in closet and the large bathroom. He smirked at her amazement and noticed the look of slight anger as she made comments on how it seemed counter productive to have a walk in closet with the works and then a dresser. Of course she would say that he thought to himself. Hermione did only believe in functionality. The wood was ebony and the tile silver in color. There was dark green satin sheets and green and silver blankets with silver pillow cases. Some body pillows, some special head pillows, and other normal pillows. Then there was drapes of dark green all around the bed. The posts had green emeralds inside them with a few diamonds. The she looked at the dresser which was a was an ebony color with simple black handles that had a complicated swirl design. She saw a body length mirror that matched as well. She then walked into and saw the walk in closet contained magical organizers and was literally endless. You could add as much clothing as you wanted because it had obviously been charmed. She then headed for the bathroom. Their bathtub was the size of a large pool and put the hogwarts prefects bath to shame. It had thousands of scents to pick from in soap. The soap would change colors and the lighting was adjustable. It was styled with a beautiful opening on the ceiling with a starry night where the stars flickered and the wind moved. It was the only the sky part and then the rest was a dark blue brick wall that led to glass windows up high in the room that contained images of fish swimming or sometimes mermaids. She saw there was also a amazing looking shower and loads of cosmetics. She was starting to get annoyed and envious. They soon left to go down a hall to the left till he reached a part of the hall where he cast a magical red line on the floor. Telling her if she saw that never to cross without him. He then told her anywhere inside the red lines was fair game. He showed her a library the size of five of the hogwarts libraries and then showed her a kitchen. A lounge, extra guest rooms, a sewing room/fitting room, a wine cellar, bed chambers/master bedroom, basements/torture rooms, and lastly secret compartment where they make potions and keep forbidden objects. Of course this was only for his part of the house and he always closed of the end of a his ward with a red line. He just prayed nobody tried to hurt Hermione in the meantime.

Hermione spent most her days afterward in the library or bonding with Draco. She was so pleased as to how everything was going and the most shocking part was all the gifts she was being showered with. He kept asking her opinions on dresses and on jewelery. He would discuss books and other affairs with her as well. It was almost like a fairy tale except it was not a fairy tale and Hermione knew this. She had an odd feeling about it all. Was she changing into someone she was not meant to be? All the glamour and refinement never was like her despite her being the closest to refined out of all the Gryffindors. She shut the book and slowly swept hair out her face. The next day would be christmas and she new a proposal was coming as well. She then left to go to the bathroom and realized she was lost. She tried to avoid crossing the red line, but she was about to have an accident inside the Malfoy manor. She could see across one of the red lines a bathroom. She looked around and ran for it and entered. Nobody was inside it and she sighed in relief at that aspect. She had taken a huge risk to go into lucius's part of the mannor. Of course she had no idea whose part it was. She locked the door and quickly used the bathroom. She then heard a gentle knock that was still stern. She knew if had to either be Draco or Lucius. She shut her eyes and prayed unsure who she would rather. A voice rang out very sternly.

"Is that Draco or Narcissa in there? God damn it please hurry up! You should know this is my personal bathroom!". She was going to die inside there was no escape. She had already long since been done before he arrived in fact she was going to leave before he had knocked. She took in a deep breath and opened the door just enough to see a look of utter shock and repulsion on his face. The look soon twisted into one of complete rage. He pushed open the door and shut it. Hermione was trapped. She had left her wand on Draco's dresser. She was backed into a wall and looked at him in terror. Her voice came out with the sound of fear and desperation riddle throughout it.

"I am so sorry sir. I-I just saw a bathroom and entered. I had no idea it was your bathroom". She knew he was aware of the border Draco had put up which meant she knowingly went to his bathroom. He looked as if he was going to kill her. He stepped closer which caused her to press her back against the wall as if it would give way to a magical exit of some sort. She wished she was that lucky, but instead here she stood between Lucius Malfoy and a wall. He grabbed her by the hair and yanked her head back causing it to hit the wall. A snarl on his face as he looked at her. His voice deep and menacing. "I do not know what my son sees in you, but I am sure I can remedy that problem. You have given me a perfect excuse for me to as well". He then looked her up and down as if looking at some sort of food. He licked his lips his voice near a whisper. "I've used mudblood pussy before and yes it feels good, but it is sort of like beastality. They are nothing more then animals that should at best be treated as pets". This caused Hermione to struggle as hard she could against him. She did not want to be the girl who found herself being taken advantage of by her future husband's father. He smirked and pressed against her and hummed. "I would never take their virginity though the blood would make me unclean. Instead I take something like and extremely large stick and bewitch it so it will move in and out. The I just clean her up and play with her. It is so much fun and I love hurting them like they deserve. I also love proving to them they are animals by making them enjoy it. Hmm I am think of taking you for Draco I might even risk being sullied by your blood for my sons sake". He watched as Hermione looked as though she would be sick and he then pulled back a fist. He struck her hard leaving a large bruise and blood everywhere. "You should be grateful someone of my caliber would even consider doing it with you. Consider it a favor you filthy little mudblood". She broke down into sobs and he started to strip her down. She of course struggled and he only managed to get off her shirt. He took in the sight for just a second to long. She ran leaving behind her shirt and hoped nobody saw. She made it out into the hall and all the way to Draco's room. She panted for air and collapsed into Draco's bed. She again broke down into tears as she sat there shirtless. Draco came in hours later to find her passed out injured and shirtless with a tear stained face. His anger boiled over and he took a deep breath. He knew his father had done this. He lied next to Hermione had already started planning his father's demise.

Author's note: Next chapter will contain lots of gore! Yeah no more ron or lucius!