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Scars	By : LadyFreak Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 17581 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor to I make any money from this story. These characters are JKR's, I just play with them.

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Madam Pomfrey was glad to see the Head Boy and Girl enter the hospital wing. She cleared Hermione’s health and was happy with her progress in getting her nutrition back to normal. When she offered her massage, Hermione quickly told her that it was already taken care of, all the while blushing to her roots.

“I see…” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “Well is there anything else you need to talk about?”

Hermione glanced at the door where Draco sat patiently waiting for her. He smiled at her, giving her a boost of strength. “Actually yes” seeing the other woman’s shocked expression she quickly added “no no! I promise you that was just a massage!” Once the nurse finally relaxed, Hermione continued. “Madam Pomfrey… I” She faltered and closed her eyes to get a hold of her breath. “I wanted to talk to you about..” crap how do you tell someone that you feel depressed? Will she judge me? Maybe she’ll say I’m just sad and stressed. Hermione looked into the eyes of the caring witch. Wanting nothing more than to cry all her troubles out, but not being able to. I can’t do this, she thought to herself. She looked back at Draco, with a look of defeat and gave him a small shake of her head. Looking back at the witch, she forced a small smile to her face. “I just wanted to thank you for understanding about everything. You know… my fear of the ward and all.”

“Oh, you’re quite welcome. But lets get you out of here and keep you from coming back, okay?”

“Okay”

Draco walked her back to her room. She knew she had failed him and fell into an even deeper depression. She went straight to her room and closed herself off to everything, curling into a ball and falling into a fitful sleep.

Draco knew she hadn’t been able to muck up the courage to talk to the nurse. He couldn’t stand to see his friend in so much pain. That’s what it was really. A deep hole of pain. He could see the defeat in her eyes.

After standing outside her door for what seems like hours, he made his decision. If she can’t be strong, I’ll be strong for her. He thought to himself. Even if she hates me for it, she’ll be happy.

Draco made his way back to the infirmary as quick as he could. Noticing the ward was empty, he went straight to Madam Pomfrey’s office and knocked lightly.

“I was wondering when you would come.” She said to the wizard. Draco’s eyes widened. “Don’t look so surprised Mr. Malfoy. I’ve been around teenagers too long to recognize the signs of depression. After all she’s been through…” the older witch sighed with a sad look on her face. “I know theres more to it as well. It’s not a basic depression is it?”

At this question, Draco masked his features. “I came to talk to you out of concern for a friend. She is in a deep depression and I am truly concerned for her. She barely eats anything. She even skived off her classes last week.” The nurse gasped at this. “That is not the Hermione Granger Hogwarts knows and loves. She…” He sighed. “What can I do?”

“You are right Mr. Malfoy, that is not our Hermione. I suppose she’s not open to talking to anyone yet?”

“She has spoken to me somewhat, but no, she is not ready to talk to a professional healer.”

She nodded. “Alright Mr. Malfoy. Lets try facing the magical energy first, then we’ll work on the physical and mental healing.”

“Magical?”

“When someone is depressed, his or her magical signature turns negative. It’s not that she is now focused on dark magic, but rather dark magic is attracted to her now and is forcing her negativity to the surface. Once we focus on this, she may be more open to coming forward or asking for help. Until such time as she approaches me, I cannot treat her.”

Draco ran his hand through his hairy angrily. “Then what do I do? I can’t… I can’t just watch her waste away!”

“Along with Miss Granger, you are at the top of your class. I will not condone use of potions or charms to help her, but there are other ways to draw out the negativity.” She turned into her office and walked to a corner shelf with varying stones. She picked up a clear purple stone and handed it to Draco. “This is amethyst.” He looked up at her confused. “This stone absorbs negative energy and gives a feeling of relaxation and peace. I suggest you give it to her with that explanation. I also suggest you do a little more research on the magical properties of stones. There are others that may have a stronger positive effect on Miss Granger. I usually have a large assortment of amethyst.”

“Thank you Madam Pomfrey.” He said shocked and hopeful that this would be step one to his new friend’s road to recovery.

As he turned to leave, she touched his shoulder and handed him a small bag of some granules and a bowl, just large enough for the stone. “Every day, the stone will need to be cleansed of the negative energy. This is dead sea salt. Place a pinch in the bowl with hot water. When the salt is dissolved, pour the mixture over the stone and focus on the negativity being drained away.” He nodded in understanding.

“Thank you Madam Pomfrey.”

The nurse smiled and nodded. “Just take good care of our girl.” Draco smiled wide at that instruction. That was something he definitely planned on doing.

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Hermione was ashamed of her weakness. She had one word. That one word was all she needed to say and she couldn’t say it. Depression. Was she depressed? What was this feeling in her chest? Like a hole punched through that wouldn’t heal.

She woke from her non-sleep to see Draco sleeping in a chair in the corner of her room. Before she knew what she was doing, she had climbed out of bed, curled into his lap and fell straight back to sleep.

Draco startled awake at the feeling of something in his lap… or someone? He could smell the Jasmine rolling off of her before he opened his eyes.

When he did open his eyes, Draco’s heart clenched painfully. Her head was on his shoulder and he had a clear view of her face.

Pale and thin, she was still beautiful. Her sallow cheeks reminded him of what she had been through and what she was putting herself through. The bags under her eyes gave away her sleepless nights. Why hadn’t he noticed it before? Was she using glamours? Probably. She’s so focused on what everyone thinks of her, she doesn’t think anyone will be concerned for her.

Slowly Draco got up, leading her to her bed. He laid her down and pulled the stone from his pocket, placing it on her nightstand. He turned to leave, only to feel a hand grab his arm. He looked down at the still sleeping form and couldn’t walk away.

Curling up behind her, he also fell into a sleep.

Together they slept through the night.

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Draco woke an hour before sunrise, wanting to be sure he didn’t scare Hermione by being in bed with her. Hermione woke an hour later surprisingly refreshed. She got up and showered like any other day, feeling a surprising bounce in her step. She waited for Draco as usual and smiled wide as he came down the stairs towards her.

“Morning!”

“Why aren’t we bright and cheery this morning.” He said with an equally wide smile. He was glad she was in such a good mood since he planned on telling her of his visit to the nurse last night. “Hermione I need to tell you something. You may hate me for it, but I won’t lie to you.” She nodded at him, the fear in her eyes betraying her cool exterior. “After we came back and you went to sleep, I walked back to the hospital wing.” He hurried the tale as he watched the anger flash in her eyes. “I didn’t get a word in before Madam Pomfrey was telling me that she already knew. I promise I didn’t tell her anything. She already knew. She can’t treat you without your permission, but she gave me an amethyst stone to help absorb negative energy.” He handed her the stone.

Hermione took a deep breath and thought about what she was going to say. Was she happy he went behind her back to the nurse? No! But was she grateful? She had to admit to herself she was. She knew she didn’t have the strength to ask for help, but somehow he cared enough to risk their friendship.

She pulled Draco into a hug, her arms around his neck. The feeling of his arms around her waist was supportive and let her tell him how she felt. “While I’m not happy that you were significantly Slytherin” she heard his chuckle at this. “and sneaky… going off to Madam Pomfrey, I am grateful. I’m sorry to put so much on your shoulders. I’m not strong enough to do this on my own. If you want to leave I wouldn’t blame you. I’m grateful for everything you have done for me.”

Draco pulled back from her, putting his forehead against her own. Staring into her eyes, he had to explain. “Any weight on my shoulders is there because I choose it to be. Don’t apologize for something I’m doing of my own free will.” He was lost in the depths of her amber eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but he interrupted. “Hermione…” He leaned forward to brush his lips against hers, leaving it her decision where to … or not to… take it next.

Hermione felt the spark from his lips to hers, it spread a warmth through her body like nothing she’d ever felt. She felt the heat pool between her legs and moaned, pulling him in to kiss her. It was a deep kiss of the simplest nature. Their lips met in an explosion of ecstasy, not knowing where one ended and the other began. Slow, heated, passionate.

When they stepped away from each other, they were both wide eyed. Hermione was the first to break with a giggle, the “Gods…”. All Draco could come up with was “yeah”. Making her giggle more.

Pulling him into another hug and inhaling his scent, Hermione whispered “better get to class.” He pouted when she pulled away and then smiled as she ended up in another bout of giggles.

“You’re beautiful when you laugh.” He told her, grabbing her hand and walking them to the great hall.

They walked in hand in hand. Hermione froze as the students in the hall stared at her. Draco held her hand up and kissed it before letting go, walking to the Slytherin table. Only her friend’s insistent waving brought her out of her frozen state.

As she sat down, she was hounded by the girls at the table. “Hermione!” Ginny said and hugged her friend. “What was that with Draco? What’s going on between you two?”

Hermione loaded her plate with eggs, bacon and fruit and waited for the questions to die down before she attempted to answer any.

“Honestly, Ginny, I don’t know. Draco and I have been sort of… hitting it off since the first of the year. He’s been very easy to live and work with. We’ve been getting along great as friends…”

“He does not look at you like you’re simply a friend, and I will say the same for the way you look at him.” Ginny watched her friend blush.

“I don’t know Gin. I hugged him this morning… then he pulled back and we were talking… and he brushed his lips barely touching mine. I couldn’t help it… I pulled him down and kissed him… Gin… I kissed Draco Malfoy.”

Her friend looked at her slyly. “Well?”

“Well what?”

“How was it?”

Hermione glanced across at the Slytherin table and saw grey eyes watching her. She blushed even harder, not knowing that was a possibility. She looked at her friend with a wide smile. “Gods… Gin… no words. It was … magical. But no, more than that. It was fiery and passionate, but so soft. It was… Perfect.” She looked up and smiled.

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A/N: Nice long chapter! (well… for me anyway lol)! Yes, the hotness of that rubdown *sigh* in my dreams I guess lol

goldhorse- honestly I want your Draco to give me a massage… god he’s hot lol!

Hardygirl133- fist pump* score! So glad you found the scene HOT (and in all caps no less haha!) More hotness on the way…. ;)

Madamdragon- yup! They’re slowly progressing as it should be! Almost there… Not sure about Ron yet, but I’m sure there will be some drama.

Sparky- thanks so much! I think there will definitely be a nice massage scene later on! Keep your eyes peeled… this may get steamy!
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