A/N: Okay, maybe I was a bit hopeful that we'll reach a hundred but anyway, this is our last chap so I really hope that you like it. I want to thank you for bringing this fic this far, (wipes tears from eyes) My gosh. My first ever completed fic. (applauds) Thank you my friends for all of your support. :p
Disclaimer: Okay. I'm really pissed, didn't you read my last six disclaimers? I don't bloody own anything! Lol.
&&&&
Chapter Seven
&&&&
"In a haze all was lost,
In hate, we can see our fate,
We're lost and afraid,
How will fate grant our end?"
The Christmas Holidays went by rather slowly for the two Heads. Hermione kept looking at Draco through breakfast every morning, pleading for him to look at her but he acted as if she wasn't there, as if she didn't exist at all. In lunch and supper as well, he still hadn't acknowledged her mere presence at the account that she was standing before him on the Slytherin table, waiting for him to say something, anything. And yet, he didn't. The others started to doubt if whether the two Heads had another fight and Hermione was desperately trying to reconcile with Draco but it was impossible. Hermione Granger would never ask for Draco Malfoy's forgiveness. It was unthoughtful.
It was truly a bizarre occasion for the student body of Hogwarts. Hermione would either kept teasing him or say something unwitty outloud just for him to notice her. But he wouldn't, he wouldn't even give her a glance. She dejectedly waited for Harry and Ron's arrival after the end of the Holiday.
They arrived at night on the carriages, with presents on hand. They cheerfully greeted her. "Hey Hermione, how was your Christmas with Malfoy?" She couldn't take it anymore, she broke down and cried.
"Hermione?" Ron asked curiously. "What's wrong? Did Malfoy do something to you?"
Her reply was muffled by her cries, making it difficult for them to hear what made her so downcast. Harry heard some of the words but couldn't understand what she was really trying to say.
"Shh," he whispered soothingly, caressing her hair in a loving manner. "Tell us everything when you've come down."
Hermione shook her head furiously. "N-no," she murmured. "I-I'm fine." She tiredly gained her composure and gave them a fake smile. "Welcome back," she tearily said. Ron and Harry gave each other concerned glances.
"Hermione," Harry said. "We need to talk."
She shook her head once again. "The feast will be starting soon, we should go now."
Ron frowned. "Now, Hermione, we need to talk now."
This was a first, Hermione thought. Ron would never let anything to come across his fetish for eating. She started to smile.
"No, seriously, guys. I'm fine, I'm just happy that you're back. I became so lonely," she lied through gritted teeth.
Harry nodded his head but was still cynical. "Alright, well let's go then."
"Sure," Ron smiled, not noticing anything unusual. "I'm hungry as heck anyway."
They walked on towards the Great Hall tranquilly, neither said a word as they strolled down the cold, dim hallways. As they passed by the school's ghost such as Bloody Baron and Nearly Headless Nick, they stayed for one last chat and walked on. Hermione figdeted when Harry looked pointedly at her, and she sniffled when he nudged her lightly on the elbow.
"What is it, Harry?" She questioned lowly, quite hesitant that Ron might overhear their conversation. He gave her a fake smile.
"What happened while we were gone over the Holidays?" He inquired softly. "I know that you had a bad time, considering that you look very pale and seem to have lost quite a few pounds."
Hermione looked away with a blush. "Nothing happened, Harry. I told you that I'm fine. I just had a bit of a rough time with my project and all."
"I know that that's not all," he murmured. "It has something to do with Malfoy, doesn't it?"
Hermione emitted a sob. "Please Harry, no..."
"You fell in love with him, didn't you?" He said slowly. "And he didn't give you a chance..."
"Please," she cried. "I admit, I fell in love with him and he didn't seem to give me a chance about it but I know, Harry. He loved me too. I heard." She fell to her knees, not caring that people might wonder and stare at her.
"Sh," Harry cooed, dropping to his knees also as he ran his fingers through her thick mane. "It's alright, 'Mione. I understand. You both seemed too close last fifth year. I started to wonder about it."
She giggled through her sobs. "Oh, Harry," she threw her arms around his neck, not noticing Ron's eyes widened. "Thank you so much."
Harry chuckled. "That's alright, Hermione. I'm always here for you."
"What the bloody hell is going on?" Ron said frustratedly confused.
&&&&
The Golden Trio came to an understanding and agreed that they would help Hermione with her love life no matter what. She was grateful to have such wonderful friends. She smiled and giggled when Ron made a funny remark about Neville's toad. And as they reached the Great Hall and opened the door, they saw a sight they least expected.
Draco Malfoy stood smugly before them with Pansy by his side on top of the Slytherin table. He glanced at her but quickly looked away as soon as Pansy giggled. He coughed.
"I have great news to tell all of you," he started, his voice booming all over the hall as silence overcame the place. "My family decided that now I'm old enough, I can decide for myself," he looked at Pansy and a grim expression etched across his face. He looked at Hermione for a full minute and before anyone else noticed he gave her a small smile. "I will miss the times that I have been single."
The crowd was completely shocked. What was Draco implying?
"I am now engaged," there were a few collective gasps before he continued on. "Miss Pansy Parkinson is my new fiancee."
Hermione Granger stood her ground, her eyes brimmed with uncontrolled tears. Her breathing fast, her whole body shaking, she was beyond shocked... she was mortified. Her eyes lolled back to her head as she fell down the floor, hearing the concerned voices of her friends as she fell down to unconciousness.
"I thought my life would be perfect... I thought my fairy tale would end with a happy ending. I guess not."
&&&&
Finished. The End. Yehey.
&&&&
End Note: We are finally finished. Through with this story. Yehey! I hope you liked it. If not, aww... I'm sad. And maybe - just maybe - I won't make a sequel anymore. I'll just leave the rest to your imaginations. It all really depends on your reviews. :)
My Thanks:
Autumn Willow, ELL514, LadyMalfoy730, mattiemalfoy, zafr0, Samantha Cameron, evahyoung, HogwartsHeadGirl1, dracohermioneluver, FlairVerona, Flamed-heart, Slytherin-Princess86, DownWithLove, Caligirl-HPLVR, Ina, knivesgirl346, hkapple, Ink, lilsakura, slyswn28, Alenor, melissafelton-622, X1xDiamondxRosex1X, diamondgurl, kluv19, I-hAd-No-Id3a-FoR-a-NaMe, alleriablack, profet, Black Padfoot, Fionna Mckinnon, Wanted, obseZzionZzZ, southernsweetdevil, kura52, RedRose013, GoogleCorelli, Corinne, brghtes, and KissingRain, JenJen05.
( I'm really sorry if I can't answer all of your fantastic reviews, I got lazy. XD Lol. And to those whom I left out, I'm sorry. I couldn't add you cos perhaps I've already added this chapter before your feedbacks got to me. )