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Chapter 8

"Hermione," Draco stuttered, "I know something about you."

"What do you mean?" She was very confused.

"You and the Dark Lord are related. Tom Riddle, is your grandfather, making the Dark Lord is your uncle. You grandfather changed his name."

"That still doesn't make sense. the Dark Lord's mother was the witch. How would that get to me?"

"That's getting into something I don't know, but..." Draco nervously reached for his wand.

"Draco stop!" Hermione turned to see Ron and Harry, wands out and ready. Harry started running towards Draco.

Spells were cast between Draco and Harry. One hit Harry knocking him unconscious when flew back. Hermione ran to Harry.

"I'm sorry Hermione," Draco gulped as he lifted his wand. Her eyes grew big as she realized what was about to happen. Ron ran in front of her pushing her out of the way. Ron still standing in the direction of Draco's wand, was hit by the curse. Ron collapsed. Hermione rushed to his side. Draco stood there realizing he wasn't the only one who loved Hermione, but the only one not willing to sacrifice himself.

"Hermione," Ron said in a soft scratchy voice "I am sorry I never respected your choice. I have always loved you and it hurt to see you with someone else."

"Ron, save your breath. You may not have much time." That what was tricky about the Unforgivable Curses.

"Kiss me, Hermione..." Were the last words out of Ron's mouth. His eyes closed as let out his final breath.

"Draco! Look at what you did! You made Harry unconscious and killed Ron! What happened to the Draco I fell in love with?!" She yelled, fighting back tears 'was it ever love?' Flashed through her thoughts.

"He was controlling me! Hermione, I wouldn't have done this otherwise, you know that." Hermione realized that she never loved him, or even knew him.

"No, Malfoy I don't. You were never under his control. You told me yourself that he currently has no power to that without the help of a curse." His name left a sick feeling in her stomach.

"He cursed me!"

"How?" Draco's face dropped. He knew she was right. He did this all himself, he was given the choice his life or hers...

"Hermione I am sorry... I love you."

"I don't believe that to be true." She picked up Ron's wand, "I can't believe I ever thought I was in love with you!" She screamed as she pointed the wand at Draco, "I am sorry Malfoy but this is the end for you...Avada Kedavra!" A green light flashed and hit Draco squarely on the chest. Hermione dropped to the ground. "Ron was going to do it anyway... Malfoy and I..." a look of disgust came across her face, "How stupid of me!" She wiped a tear from her face, "Why didn't I learn this sooner? I have been in love with Ron the whole time, but I never knew it..." She turned to Ron's body. She leaned over his face, a tear fell on to his cheek as she fulfilled his last request. As soon as Hermione touched his lips his eyes opened.

"Hermione," he croaked "what just happened?"

"Draco's dead and I kissed you."

"Then you were right."

"About what?"

"True love being the greatest magic." Ron leaned up and kissed Hermione.
She smiled when they pulled apart, that kiss had more love and passion then any of Draco's. Ron's kiss had the spark... Of real love.

AN:

yeah, i know. The ending is just a "WHAT!?" moment. You all probably think I am insane, which I am, but it is a Romeo & Juliet type of story.