Summary: The golden trio are in their last year of Hogwarts, and Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy have become head girl and boy. What happens when something so drastic happens that causes the golden trio to break up? Who is there to comfort Hermione? Rated M for scenes coming up. R & R please.
Drowning in My TearsDisclaimer: What I would do to own Harry Potter, but since I don't, it's just too bad for me.
Chapter 4: My Tears, My Sorrow, My RainHermione woke up the next morning with her arms wrapped around someone. She almost screamed out, but then remembered the events of last night. She blushed when she finally realized that she was hugging Draco.
She carefully got up without disturbing him, and went to go take a shower.
I hope he wasn't freaked out by me last night. I really did need someone with me.
Draco woke up to the sounds of a shower, and remembered that he was in Hermione's room.
Shit. I meant to leave once she fell asleep, but I guess I fell asleep too.
He got up and left to go to his room and get ready. When Hermione got out of the shower, she looked around and noticed Draco was gone.
Well, I guess this is for the best. I sort of feel awkward now.
She finished getting ready, and left her room. The moment she stepped out, Draco stepped out of his room too. They looked at each other before they started speaking.
"I…"
They said this at the same time, and Hermione blushed.
"I…I hope you realized that last night didn't mean anything. I mean, I just wanted someone to be with me. I really did feel helpless. I'm sorry if I made you feel weird."
Hermione said this very quickly and Draco could barely understand. He looked at her and half-smiled.
"It's fine. Are you feeling better?"
"Yeah, I am. Thanks."
Draco turned around and started to go towards the commen room when Hermione called out to him.
"Draco!"
He stopped and turned around slowly.
"I hope you know that I hope we really can be friends. Not just a truce, but actual friends that can talk to each other."
For the first time, Draco's face lit up when he heard Hermione say those words. But then, his face fell again.
"You wouldn't want to get to know someone like me, Granger. My life is too messed up."
Hermione walked over to him and smiled.
"Well, we never know if we don't try."
She smiled once again and turned to leave.
"Oh yes, one more thing, please call me Hermione."
As she went into the common room, Draco stood still watching the spot that she was once standing in. For, once in his life, he was actually a tiny bit happy. There was really someone that wanted to be friends with him. After standing there for a minute, he left for breakfast.
In the Great Hall, Hermione sat down between next to Harry and across from Ron. Ron looked up and gave her a lopsided smile.
"Oi, Hermione, where were you last night at dinner?"
"Oh…I went back to the common room because I wasn't hungry."
"But…I was in the common room all night and I didn't see you."
At Ron's words, Hermione blushed.
"Well, I was in my room reading."
Ron looked sceptical, but didn't say anything else. They ate breakfast and went to classes. Soon, it was time for dinner. When they were all eating, Harry suddenly stood up and made it spill on Hermione.
"Harry!"
She performed a cleaning spell on her robes.
"Sorry Herms, but read this."
Harry gave Hermione a copy of the Daily Prophet. There was a large picture of a man with sleek blond hair and a pointed, pale face. Hermione began scanning the front page.
Lucius Malfoy Caught and Sentenced to Death
Known death eater Lucius Malfoy was caught two nights ago torturing two wizards for information. Ministry wizards detained him and took him to Azkaban. On the way to Azkaban, the two Ministry officials were killed by Malfoy who had somehow attained a wand. He then proceeded to escape, only to be stopped by dementors. His hearing was held the next day, and there was sufficient evidence to sentence him to death. His date of death will be decided later. As for now, he is staying in Azkaban under the watch of many dementors.
Hermione gasped when she finally finished reading it.
"So Malfoy was finally caught? I guess that's a good thing."
Harry looked at her with disdain in his eyes.
"I think he should have been put to death immediately. That way stupid Malfoy wouldn't strut around the school like he's a king."
"Harry, you shouldn't talk about him that way. You don't really know what he's like."
Harry and Ron stared at Hermione like she had just eaten a hippogriff. Ron started shouting at Hermione in anger.
"Why are you defending the git? What Harry said is completely true. Malfoy deserves to die too."
Hermione stared at Ron in disbelief.
"What are you saying Ron! You don't even know him. For all we know, Draco could be a good person."
She clapped her hand on her mouth as she realized what she had just said. Harry started screaming at Hermione.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HERMIONE! HE'S OUT ENEMY AND YOU'RE CALLING HIM BY HIS FIRST NAME. HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? TO US? YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE OUR FRIEND?"
"That doesn't mean I have to agree with everything you say."
"OF COURSE IT DOES, WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE BEST FRIENDS."
Hermione looked up at him angrily.
"This coming from a person who I tried to warn about his old girlfriend cheating on him but wouldn't even listen to me."
Hermione's eyes widened as she realized what she had just said. Harry's eyes clouded over and he started at her with a hurt look on his face.
"HOW DARE YOU BRING THAT UP YOU BITCH!"
At this, Harry slapped Hermione, and then realized what he had done. Hermione teared up at the pain from her face, and the pain of being called a bitch. The whole Great Hall was now staring at them. When she got up and ran out, Harry started to call after her.
"HERMIONE! Wait! I didn't…"
Ron grabbed his arm and shook his head.
"Harry, mate, you should just let her have a good cry. She needs some time to herself."
"Damn it! I didn't mean to call her a bitch or slap her. I should apologize later."
Ron just looked at Harry and the empty spot next to him with a sad expression on his face.
Hermione ran through the empty halls crying, and ran out to the lake even though it was raining. She ran by the lake and finally collapsed on a rock next to the lake. Little did she know, a person had come after her. She let out a gasp when she felt someone's robes fall onto her shoulders (she left hers in the great hall). Looking up, she saw Draco once again crouching by her.
"Are you ok, Hermione?"
"Dr…Dr…Draco."
Was what she managed to get out before she started crying into his chest. Draco didn't seem to mind. They just sat out there for a few minutes in each other's arms without speaking. After awhile, the rain stopped and the sun came out, making a beautiful rainbow across the sky. Hermione looked up and began speaking as her tears slowly disapeared.
"You know, I'm really sorry for dragging you into this. I should have dealt with it on my own. I can say that this is the one time that I have truly experienced true pain and sorrow."
Draco looked at her understandingly.
"I know exactly how you feel. My father tortured me all the time no matter how hard I tried to please him. I always wondered if he ever really loved me.
When my mother died, I truly felt empty, like I had nothing to live for anymore, but I went on, because I knew that there were people out in the world that suffer more than me, and I should just accept my life as the way it is.
When I found out that my father was locked up and sentenced to death, my heart truly felt empty. I have no one anymore. But when I saw you get in an argument just because of me, I felt something. Something that I haven't felt in a long time.
I feel as if I have to protect you, because you are one that suffers too. I think I'll accept your offer to become friends."
Hermione smiled at him. She looked at him and realized that she was still wearing his robes. She started to take them off and give them back, but Draco told her too keep them.
That's when Hermione noticed all the scars that were on his arms. She had never seen them before, but decided that she would ask him about them at another time. She looked back at the castle and realized that even with Draco's robes on, she was freezing. Draco seemed to realized how she felt and came closer to her.
"Should we go back to the castle."
Hermione looked at him gratefully. As they walked back to the castle silently, a figure stood in the shadows with a disgusted and furious look in their eyes.
Sorry it took me this long to get a chapter out, but I have had a TON of homework since school started. I managed to write this in my tiny amount of spare time, and I hope you don't mind that it's a bit shorter. I know that Draco seems a bit OOC, but what would you do if you saw a girl almost get raped? But don't worry, he won't always be the nicest person in the world. I am a bit disapointed with my reviews for this story, and I wonder if I should continue, or just stop writing it and work hard in school. But if people want me to continue, I most certainly will.
Thanks to oneamsoundstage, and Dark x Sorrow for reviewing!