Forbidden Feelings
Heyy there :) so I just wanna say I'm sooooooo sorry about not writing for a while. I'm still having a hard time getting over what's happened, but I think I feel ready to write again :) here's the next chapter anyway, enjoy! :) x
Hermione
"Seriously Hermione, it'll be okay. He just needs some space, he'll get over it."
"But he was so hurt Harry! And so angry, I've never seen him like that before. It scared me." Hermione replied.
"Just give him some space. Maybe in a week, or a few days, he'll feel like talking again. Now come on, try and eat something."
Hermione sighed, picking up her knife and fork. It had been such a long day. All she wanted to do was to go back to her dorm and see Draco. Draco...
She looked over at the Slytherin table, and met his gaze. He gave her a small smile, and Hermione smiled back, feeling herself go red.
"Hermione?"
She tore her gaze away from Draco, now looking at Harry, who was staring at her, looking concerned.
"Ummm, what?" She said.
"I was just saying to Ginny about going to Hogsmeade tomorrow. You're welcome to join us if you want?"
"Oh, umm, thanks Harry, but I was thinking I may stay at school tomorrow. Work in the library or something. Remember we still have Flitwick's essay to write."
Harry grinned. "Now there's the Hermione we all know and love."
Hermione smiled at him. "Well it's best to do it now before leaving it too late!"
"Yeah, yeah. We'll bring you back something from Honeydukes, okay?"
"Okay. Thanks guys. Well, I think I may go up to the dorm. I'm so tired, its been a long day."
"Yeah, it has. Okay then, we'll see you tomorrow then."
"Yeah, bye guys."
"See you 'Mione." Ginny smiled.
Hermione walked out of the hall, quickly darting a look at Draco, who nodded his head slightly. She smiled to herself. When she got into the dorm, she sank down on one of the sofas, waiting for Draco to arrive. Sure enough, not long later, the portrait opened and in he came.
"Hey." She smiled.
"Hey." He said, smiling back, and walking over to the sofa. He sat down next to her and pulled her into his arms. Hermione smiled again, loving the feeling of him holding her so securely. She felt so safe.
"God, I've wanted to do this all day.." He said softly.
"I know. I've missed you."
"I've missed you too. It's so hard not being able to talk to you, let alone kiss you in front of everyone."
"It really is."
"So. Do you have any plans tomorrow?"
"No. I just wish I could do something with you though.."
"Yeah, I know."
"Its just so annoying how we can't go anywhere together, you know? Harry and Ginny are off to Hogsmeade, and I was invited, but I just wanna be with you."
"I know, I know. But we can't. It's not safe."
Hermione sighed. But then she suddenly thought of something. Something so easy, so simple...
"What if we weren't seen though?"
"What? I'm pretty sure people would notice us, Hermione."
"I have an idea."
Hermione jumped up from the sofa, and walked towards the portrait.
"Where are you going?" Draco looked confused.
"I won't be long." She winked at him, and walked out.
Hermione practically ran up to the Gryffindor tower.
"Gillyweed." She said to the Fat Lady, and the portrait opened. Praying she wouldn't come across Ron, she ran in to the common room, finding Harry and Ginny cuddled up on a sofa.
"'Mione?" Ginny said, looking surprised.
"Hey guys, sorry to barge in like this, but Harry, I was wondering if you still had the notes from Flitwick's lesson? I think I've left mine somewhere."
Harry grinned. "This is just typical Hermione. Barging in to the common room for lesson notes."
Hermione smiled. "Shut up. Well? Do you?"
"Yeah, they're in my room, come on up."
Harry kissed Ginny on the head, and lead Hermione up to the boys dorm. She sat on his bed, eyes scanning for what she was looking for. Sure enough, she found it folded up on one of the shelves of his bedside table.
"Hang on a minute, I think they may be in my bag." Harry said, turning his back on her, and reaching into his bag. Now was her chance. She quickly grabbed the invisibility cloak, and stuffed it into her bag.
"Ah! Here they are!" Harry turned around and handed them to her.
"Thanks so much Harry. You're a life saver." She smiled, standing up.
"No problem. And 'Mione?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm glad you're finally starting to look a bit more yourself. I've missed you."
"Aww. Thank you Harry." Hermione smiled, trying to swallow down the large amount of guilt that was building up inside her.
Hermione ran back to her dorm and entered. Draco was still sat on the sofa, and turned around when he saw her come in.
"Where the bloody hell have you been?" He asked.
"I, have just got us the day together tomorrow." She beamed.
"What? How?"
She pulled the cloak out of her bag.
"Umm, very nice cloak Hermione, but exactly how is that gonna help-"
"Ssh! It's not just any cloak Draco! It's an invisibility one! It's Harry's"
"You what? How the hell did you manage that?"
"Just put my sneaking abilities to the test. Well? What do you think?"
"I think you're bloody amazing."
Draco stood up and took her hands, kissing her. Hermione felt herself going weak, and pulled away. "So we can have the day together tomorrow?"
"Definitely." Draco whispered, kissing her again.
Draco
When Draco woke and found Hermione Granger lying in his arms, it still took him by surprise. He felt like he was living a dream, and was waiting to be woken up from it any time now. He had never been so happy. But he also felt a sense of fear. The fear of anyone ever finding out about him and her. Especially his father. He shuddered, which caused her to stir in his arms.
"Morning." He said, softly.
"Morning." She whispered back.
They lay there in silence for a few minutes, both of them still taking in the weeks events.
"So. How are we going to get away with this today then?" He said.
"Easy. We'll go down to breakfast as normal, then meet up here and get the cloak, then we can get out of here."
"Ooh, get this. Hermione Granger isn't such a goody two shoes after all." He smirked.
"Shut it you." She smiled, swatting at him playfully.
"Are you okay with this though? Seriously?"
"Yes. I am. I just feel awful having to lie to Harry and Ginny. They care about me so much, they really look out for me."
"I know, I know." He kissed her on the head.
They got up and went down to breakfast. To Draco's dismay, he found Pansy Parkinson sat where he usually sits with Goyle and Blaise.
"Drakie!" She squealed, when he sat down.
"Hey Pansy." He muttered.
"Hey, Drakie, wanna hang out today? We could go up to your room..."
"No. Not today Pansy."
"What? Why not?"
"I'm busy."
"Doing what?"
"I'm, umm, visiting my mother."
"But surely that can wait?"
Draco stood up. He'd already had enough. "No Pansy!"
He stormed off down the hall, and as he turned round the corner, banged straight into Potter.
"Watch it Potter!" He snarled.
"I believe you walked into me, actually Malfoy." Potter snarled back.
"Just go play with your Weasels and Mudbloods." He sneered, but stopped when he saw Hermione's face.
"Just shove off Ferret." The Weaslette said, and they shoved passed him. He gave Hermione a apologetic look as she walked past, and she gave him a small smile.
Draco went up to the dorm and sat down on a sofa, waiting for Hermione. He felt awful for calling her that, but felt he had no choice. He couldn't just stop calling her names or people would wonder what was going on. He sighed and laid back on the sofa.
Draco jumped when the portrait door opened, and Hermione walked in. "Hey." He said softly.
"Hey. It's Harry's Mudblood." She said smiling weakly.
"Hermione, I'm so sorry I called you that. I didn't mean it at all, I swear-"
"It's okay Draco. I know you didn't mean it. It just still hurts though."
"I'm sorry." He got up, and pulled her into his arms.
"Come on. Lets get out of here. I do have a question though."
"Yes?"
"How are meant to go to places together? With one of us under the cloak?"
"Don't worry. I know somewhere we can go."
"Okay. Well I think I should go under the cloak, as Harry and Ginny think I'm staying in school."
"Alright. Come on, lets go."
Hermione
"So where exactly are we going?" Hermione whispered to Draco as he led her out of Hogsmeade.
"You'll see." He smiled.
He led her up a narrow path surrounded by trees. They stopped at a gate on the left side of the path. "Look in there." He whispered.
Hermione took the cloak off and looked past the gate. There was the most beautiful meadow she'd ever seen. It was completely deserted and quiet, and surrounded by trees. She was speechless.
"Well? What do you think?" Draco asked, softly.
"It's beautiful. I love it." She whispered.
"Good." He took her hand, and kissed it. He opened the gate and led her into the meadow, stopping in a far corner and sitting down, pulling her down with him.
"How did you come across this?" Hermione asked.
"I come here a lot when I want to be alone. When I want to escape everything. Gather my thoughts."
"Yeah, I understand. It's so out of it here."
"I think it's amazing."
"Wow, Draco Malfoy appreciating nature. Never thought I'd see the day." Hermione teased.
"Shut it you." He grinned back.
She leant into him, and he wrapped his arms around her, kissing her head.
"I've always dreamt of bringing you here." He whispered.
Hermione didn't answer, the way she was feeling about him right now was scaring her. She never thought anyone could feel this way.
"I'm so happy." She said.
"So am I." He put his hand under her chin and moved her so she was facing him, and kissed her.
"I love you." He whispered.
Hermione stared at him. It was the first time he'd ever said that to her.
"I love you too." She replied.
He didn't answer, just held her close.
Then she said. "Promise me something."
"Anything."
"That we will find a way through this. And we will come out together."
"Look at me."
Hermione turned so she was facing him. He took both of her hands. "I promise you we will end up together. I don't know how, but we will. It scares me what everyone will do. But it scares me even more how I feel for you. And the thought of losing you terrifies me. But I promise you one day, we will be together, no matter what happens."
"Okay. That's all I needed to know." Hermione felt a tear roll down her cheek.
"Are you okay?"
"I,I'm just so happy. I didn't think I could ever feel this way."
"So am I. So am I."
They spent the rest of the afternoon there, just talking and holding eachother. It was late when they both returned to Hogwarts, but neither of them cared. They went straight up to the dormitory and to bed.
The next morning however, Hermione woke to find the bed empty. "That's strange..." She thought to herself. She got up and pulled one of Draco's shirts on, walking down the stairs to the common room. She found Draco stood in the kitchen area, with his back to her, he was staring at something on the table.
"Draco? What is it?" Hermione whispered.
He jumped when he saw her, but didn't answer, instead gesturing at her to look at the newspaper on the table. She walked over and stared at it, her blood running cold as she read the headline. 'Mass Breakout At Azkaban'. She read through the list of many prisoners who had escaped, her heart stopping as she read the name, 'Lucious Malfoy'.
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