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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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Draco and Hermione stared at the Boy Who Lived, wondering what was going on in his mind. The green eyes stared at the couple, seeming to decide himself how to react.

He finally took a breath to speak. “Hey ‘Mione.”

“Harry” she said as her voice broke and her shakes started again. Draco moved to stand behind her and held her tight.

“I just spent the last 5 minutes speaking with Ginny. She told me that same story you did. I know how close you two are, so I will still be talking to Madam Pomfrey.” He closed his eyes and took a breath before speaking. “I see the rumors are true too.”

“I didn’t want to tell you by letter. I wanted to explain…”

“Theres nothing to explain ‘Mione” he said, cutting her off. “I’m not as blind as you think I am. I know you were miserable at the Burrow, but I didn’t know what to do about it. I was so happy when you decided to come back to Hogwarts. I know you wanted to further your education. I knew you would enjoy the chance dive into books again.” He smiled a little. “I knew Ginny would be here for you. I’m sorry ‘Mione.”

Draco let go of her and she ran to hug Harry, sobbing into his shoulder. He continued talking to her in a low voice. “I’m so sorry I didn’t do anything. I’m not angry, I know you’re a private person and don’t like talking to people. I’m glad you finally found someone to speak to, even if he does moonlight as a Ferret.” That got her laughing.

Hermione pulled away from Harry and gave him a kiss on the cheek. She put her hand behind her, beckoning Draco. He walked forward and grabbed her hand, squeezing it lightly. “Thank you Harry.”

“Potter.” Draco said in greeting.

“Malfoy.” Harry stared at the blond for a moment. “From what I’ve seen, I probably don’t need to give the older brother threat speech. But it is ‘Mione and she is like a sister to me. You better not hurt her. If you do, you’ll have more than me to deal with.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not suicidal enough to hurt the fiercest witch in the school.” He said grinning. His grin faded as he saw Hermione’s smile falter and her eyes drop to the ground. Harry looked at him in question and he quickly shook his head side to side. Draco mouthed ‘later’ and after a minute he nodded.

Ginny finally jumped in and saved the awkward silence. “If you are all done with lovey eyes, lets go. I’m starving!”

The food was great and the four teens laughed together easily. Harry noticed how Hermione’s laughter did not meet her eyes and his heart constricted with worry. Draco watched the green eyed boy and prayed he would keep his mouth shut. He didn’t want Hermione put on the spot. She didn’t need the pressure and after her battle earlier he wasn’t sure she could handle it.

Hermione finally got up to use the loo and dragged Ginny with her, laughing.

Harry turned to Draco expectantly. He watched as the blonde haired boy looked around at the crowded restaurant and quickly put up a silencing spell around them.

“Alright Malfoy, what’s going on with Hermione? What was that earlier?”

“You told her you weren’t blind and noticed she wasn’t happy at the Burrow, right?” Harry nodded. “It was beyond unhappy Potter. She was a complete mess when she got here. She’s still not one hundred percent, but she is getting better.”

“What was with the reaction to your comment earlier?”

Grey eyes stared into green, deciding what to say. “Understand I won’t tell her secrets Potter.” Draco started. He continued after Harry nodded. “After the attack, she left the hospital to be alone. She had a busted shoulder and a back that was one big bruise, but she still left.” Draco shook his head and closed his eyes before continuing. “I woke up and tried to follow, but she went to the Room of Requirement, apparently requesting privacy so I couldn’t get in. I spent the night in that hall, waiting for her to emerge and worrying about what was happening.” He opened his eyes and stared hard into Harry’s eyes. “The next morning she let me in. She was broken, Potter. Not only physically, but emotionally. She ranted at me.” He took a deep breath trying to keep his voice steady. “I asked her to return to the hospital wing with me and she went off. Do you know what she said to me Potter? Hermione Granger, Hero, Genius, most beautiful witch in the school. Do you know what she said? She said ‘Why? Why should I? Why should I heal? Why should I get better? Why should I live another day?’”

Harry’s eyes opened wide at that last sentence. “Live another…”

Draco sneered. “Believe it or not, her reaction was the same as yours. I don’t think she realized how hard everything was affecting her. That’s all I’m telling you though. That explains the head drop earlier. Do not mention it to her and do not tell her I told you. To be honest I don’t know what she remembers from that day.”

“Thank you.” Draco looked up at the sad green eyes. “Mal… Draco. I don’t know where she would be without your help. I can’t believe how blind I was. I see you care about her. But my threat still stands.” He smiled and put his hand out. Draco’s memory flashed back to the first day of school 7 years ago. The handshake that was fuel to the fire of his hate of the boy. He took the offered hand and let a small smile grace his face.

Out of the corner of his eye, Draco watched the girls walking towards the table and he quickly dropped the silence charms. Harry pulled Ginny into a tight hug and kissed her, while she giggled. Hermione sat beside Draco with a big smile on her face, and he noticed immediately it reached all the way through her eyes. I wonder what that little red head said to get her to looks so happy, he wondered.

He put a hand on Hermione’s cheek and leaned forward. He kissed her forehead, each cheek and then her lips. It was heaven. The fire burned through the two and soon they were pulling apart, breathless. Once again they heard a throat clear and they both looked at Harry expectantly, only to see him looking at someone else.

Standing above their table was Astoria Greengrass. “What are you doing with a mudblood whore, Draco? Why sully yourself with her type?”

Hermione looked at the girl talking to her boyfriend. He skin was perfection, her straight black hair rolled like silk down her back. Her breasts were pushed up and near bare to all who go too close to her. Her plump lips were painted red.

Suddenly feeling inadequate, she tried to get up and excuse herself, but Draco held her hand and smiled at her. “Where are you going, love?” He kissed her cheek before turning to the woman standing at his table. “How’s life at home Ms. Greengrass? Enjoying your expulsion from the school?” He smirked at her attempt at a sneer. “How do you make your money nowadays anyway? I remember the boys in the dorms talking about how exactly you got your homework done for you…” He let that thought play across the ears of the other occupants of his table. Astoria looked at him with surprised eyes. “Ah, did you really think the Prince of Slytherin wouldn’t have known about that? Why do you think I never went near you or any of the other girls?” His sweet voice turned to a sneer as he finished. “I’d rather not sully myself with the whores of Slytherin.”

They watched as she pulled her wand, but she barely had it in her hand before she had four others trained on her. “You wouldn’t. Four against one is hardly fair odds.”

Hermione bristled and put Petrificus Totalus on the offensive girl, and then placed her wand between the girl’s eyes. “Oh, but a group of eight Slytherins against an unarmed Gryffindor is?” she growled with her eyes narrowed. “Just me and you Greengrass. What do you think would happen? Is that why you had your group of children try and take me out?” She sneered at the pale face before her. “You disgust me.”

She turned around and grabbed Draco’s hand. “Let’s get out of here. The trash is making this place unbearable.” Draco nodded as he cupped her chin and kissed her deeply again.

The four teens walked out of the restaurant, leaving Greengrass standing petrified. As soon as they exited, three of the four cracked up. Hermione looked at her friends in question. “Mi, that was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.” Draco told her.

“Geez Mione, I haven’t seen you like that in a while! Good to have you back girl!” Ginny told her.

Harry pulled her into a hug. “There you are.” He said.

Hermione smiled at her group of friends, thinking for the first time in a long time that life could be good.

“That felt good.” She said, adding her laughter to that of the other three.

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A/N: Yes, I have an evil streak. *snickers* I also like posting a chapter at a time because I like to get the feedback on each chapter… knowing whether or not the story is flowing right. I hope Harry’s reaction was acceptable and flows with the story. Please let me know what you think!

LadyCandi: Yes! Glad you loved it! Hope you enjoyed the chapter as well and Harry’s reactions were what you wanted!

Nostariel: it’s hard to make chapters longer. I don’t want to drag the story out and it’s also hard to find good points to break them up some. Honestly I’ve seen stories with chapters A LOT shorter than mine, but I understand the aggravation- I’ve been there too! Thanks for continuing reading and loving my fic!

goldhorse: Well I still need to write the epilogue… MAYBE when I have that done I’ll finish the post in full. Since I’m not sure how long it will take and I don’t want to leave you all hanging for a week or more, I’ll continue updating a chapter at a time. As far as reviews eating your reviews, it may be a problem with the ‘catcha’ that you have to enter. I’ve had that happen to me as well. Before clicking submit for any reviews, I copy what I typed first.

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