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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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The gossip flew around the school faster than Krum on a Firebolt. By lunchtime there were any number of stories floating around. Draco heard that he slipped her a love potion or a lust potion or used Felix Felices, liquid luck, to get her attentions. All of the rumors when broken down simply said ‘Hermione Granger has been corrupted by Draco Malfoy’.

The worst part of all is that Draco wasn’t surprised. Why would he be worthy of the Gryffindor Princess? Or worthy of anyone for that matter? Should he end it before anything became more serious? She needed a friend but did that friend have to be him? Could that friend be him?

Hermione on the other hand was shocked and disgusted by the rumors. Anyone who approached her was quickly put in his or her place and then directed to tell everyone of her view on the matter. She wanted to give them a truth to tell… but what was the truth? She knew they were friends, but was there more to it than that? If she gave that morning kiss any thought, then yes.

Both students figured that the gossip would die down… but they were wrong. The rumors became worse as the day went on. By dinnertime, Draco knew they were affecting Hermione, even if she had a smile on her face, it didn’t reach her eyes.

When a snowy white owl flew into the great hall that evening at dinner, Draco smiled. Hopefully Harry Potter would be able to help his friend some. There was only so much Draco could do. He also knew Hermione was upset at the lack of contact since the Ron incident.

Draco watched Hermione’s smile fade from across the hall. Her lush lips falling into a frown, her brows furrowing. Wait… lush lips? Yeah I guess… As much as he knew that she was now upset and furious, Draco knew that the red creeping up her neck was a warning of fury about to be unleashed.

And it was.

Hermione stood and stormed out of the Great Hall, doors banging on the walls. Draco was not far behind her, ignoring the glares and sudden whispers spreading like fire. He watched her running towards the second floor bathroom and picked up his pace, not wanting a repeat of what happened earlier in the year.

He got his foot through the door just as Hermione tried to close it. Upon entry, he saw her in full battle mode, wand pointed at his chest. Once she saw it was him, her wand arm dropped and she fell into his arms.

“Hermione” he started. “What happened?” She wordlessly handed him the letter.

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Hermione,

I’m sorry I’ve been so out of touch, you know how Auror training is. I just got back to find out that Ron is banned from Hogwarts! What did you do? I don’t understand how him knocking Malfoy out would cause his ban. I’ve also been hearing some odd rumors. People have been saying that you and Malfoy are together now. Since I know there’s no way you would be with the Ferret, and vice versa, I wanted to warn you of what everyone was saying.

Harry

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“OK, Mi. But why are you so upset? You shouldn’t be surprised that he thinks what everyone else does about us. And he wants an explanation as to what happened.” Draco asked after reading the letter

She looked up at him with her brows knit together. “Did you see his one question in that letter? He didn’t ask me what happened, he didn’t ask me how I was. He asked me ’What did you do?’” She said through clenched teeth. “Its always me. Always my fault.” She closed her eyes as the tears rolled down her face. “Why? Why can’t I do anything right? Why…”

“No, love.” Draco cut her off. “You will not blame yourself for this. Why not write to him and tell him the truth? Ginny and Madam Pomfrey can corroborate your story.” Then the thought came to him. Maybe she did feel like she made a mistake. Maybe her befriending him was what was wrong.

“I am just so tired, Draco. Tired of being alone. Being excluded. He will always stick by Ron.”

“How will you know unless you try? You still have the amethyst stone?” she nodded. “Okay pull it out, lets have a look.”

Hermione pulled out the stone and gasped. Her beautiful purple stone was now black as obsidian. “What happened to it? What did I do?”

“Hermione, love. Stop. Remember what I told you about amethyst this morning?”

She nodded. “You said it absorbs negative energy…” A look of understanding came across her face. “You mean… the black is the negative energy? Well what do we do?”

“Oh no, Alert the media!” She looked at him confused. “Hermione Granger doesn’t know something.” He ducked the hit he knew was coming. “Hey now no abusing the boyfriend.”

They both froze at that statement. “The…” Hermione started.

Draco looked at the floor. “Er.. sorry. I mean, if you want. With Potter’s letter seems its what everyone is already thinking… What do you think? Wanna give it a go?”

Hermione smiled brightly at him. She moved into him and kissed him fully on the mouth, putting all her happiness into that small act of intimacy. When she pulled away they were both breathless. “I take that as a yes.” Draco stated, smiling. Then he got a serious look. “Right now, lets get this stone sorted.”

He placed the stone in the sink and pulled a small vial out of his pocket. He poured about a tablespoon of the clear liquid of the stone and they watched as the black seeped away, leaving the stone a magnificent purple once again.

“Salt water” Hermione stated.

“Ah, darn I guess I can’t teach you anything knew after all.” Draco laughed.

“Yeah, yeah.” Hermione laughed. She looked around, remembering where they were and shuddered. Draco pulled her into a hug and she let out a sigh. “Let’s go. I’ve got a ton of homework.” Draco chuckled as they left the bathroom behind.

Well that went better than I thought it would, Draco thought to himself. He looked at Hermione’s hand clasped in his own. Just glad I was able to stop that door from closing.

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A/N: Hey all! I hope you are still enjoying this story. Sorry for the short chapter... you all know how i write by now so hopefully it's not upsetting. I’ve been sucked into my ‘I Am Wolf” story so I’ve been slacking here, but I’ll still continue to post what I’ve completed already! The other fic is nearly complete and I’ll be able to come back to this one soon. Just wait and see what I have for you *snickers*

goldhorse: I didn’t know you had an original WIP… please tell me where to find it! And agreed on the kissing, but I think it came at a good time, no?

Madamdragon: I love amethyst too. I’ve always been drawn to the stone for relaxation and such. It fit what I needed here and was glad to be able to use it. Glad to have gotten you to giggle like a school girl! Lol

Hardygirl133: well it is the wizarding world. What is magic without gemstones? Lol I used gemstones myself and won’t use one unless I know what it is and what its properties are

Nostariel: Patience young cricket *giggles* sorry I couldn’t help it! Thanks so much for the continued interest.
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