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Heart of A Snake	By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Hermione/Voldemort Views: 13693 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 8
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Chapter 38
Hermione closed her eyes, willing herself not to hear the pointed whispers and glares. She knew it would only take seconds for this to escalate into a fight.
Tom pulled her close. "Don't fret," he whispered in her ear. "Lucius is speaking with Kingsley now."
"Are they fighting?" They asked worriedly.
Tom chuckled. "No, it's a heated argument. I think it'll be okay, Hermione." He leaned forward, pressing a kiss to her cheek.
Hermione looked around and saw a few other couples joining them on the dance floor. Chuckling, she noticed everyone gave her and Tom a wide berth.
"I love you," she whispered, as he pulled her close. Twirling her into a dip, he chuckled. "I love you too Hermione."
She smiled, nuzzling closely to him. They swayed back and forth, each oblivious to the stares they were getting.
Suddenly, Hermione felt a tap on her shoulder.
Severus offered them a smile. "May I cut in?"
Tom nodded, handed Hermione to Severus. "I'll go speak to Kingsley." Locking eyes with Hermione, he sighed. "Don't cause any trouble."
She blushed, but nodded. "You too." Tom kissed her hand, and then quickly turned away.
Severus grasped her tightly, taking her around the room. Surprisingly, he was a good dancer as well. It seemed all Slytherins were full of surprises.
Hermione looked him up and down, smiling. "You clean up nicely, Sev."
He blushed, but nodded.
"You really do," she said with a soft chuckle. He had donned a grey suit, something other than his usual black, and had tied his hair back into a small pony. If Hermione wasn't in love with Tom, she would have definitely-
"Don't finish that thought," Severus growled huskily.
Hermione turned bright red. She had foolishly let her shields down. Turning to Tom, she saw him sent her a look.
"Crap," she muttered.
Severus laughed, spinning her around. "It seems the hormones are already kicking in."
She groaned. "Don't even get started with me."
He simply laughed once more. "The Dark Lord isn't really mad at you; he's more upset with me for being so… aesthetically appealing."
Hermione burst out into laughter. However, she caught a glimpse of Harry and Ron's faces, and immediately stopped laughing.
She pulled Severus to her tightly, so no one could hear their conversation. "How are things with the Order?"
"Untrusting, on everyone's part. They're falling apart, all disagreeing on what to do." He replied, his eyes sweeping the room. "Dumbledore keeps saying that you're planning something big, but not everyone agrees. By removing a lot of influence in the Ministry, and then donating all the money and opening a new ward, specifically an anti-dark arts/ damage control ward… it's got many people feeling confused. The Lord's plan is working."
Hermione smiled. "Do you think things could ever be fully fixed?"
Severus remained quiet, the wheels in his head turning. After a while, he finally responded. "I am unsure. With Dumbledore there, most likely not… but if he was out of the picture, I think it's possible."
Hermione nodded. "But killing Dumbledore, wouldn't that turn everyone against us?"
Severus shrugged. "It depends on the situation." Backing away, he bowed to her.
Hermione looked confused. She wasn't supposed to be left alone. But she wasn't alone for long, as Draco swooped in, pulling her into an embrace.
"Potter has been staring at you the entire time," Draco said with a possessive voice.
Hermione simply laughed. "No need to get jealous Draco."
"Well, the Dark Lord is definitely jealous." He chuckled. "All the men have eyes for you."
She blushed. "No, that isn't true."
Draco nodded. "Of course it is. Hermione, you never seen to understand how beautiful you really are."
"Because I'm not." She said defensively.
Draco rolled his eyes. "You're beautiful Hermione, you are."
"No, I'm just a buck tooth, bushy haired, freak," she said coldly.
He shook his head. "You're so daft. Hermione, you aren't like that anymore. You've grown into a beautiful woman, and your pregnancy has done wonderful things to your body." He waggled his eyebrows.
She slapped his chest playfully. "Stop it."
"Hermione?" A voice said from behind her. She would know that voice from anywhere.
Draco growled, quickly putting himself between Hermione and Potter. "What do you want?" He spat.
"To speak to her." He replied, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
He chuckled, shaking his head. "I don't think so Potter. Hermione's hear for a good time, and to make a positive image on the world. She doesn't need you brewing up any trouble."
"She can probably speak for herself Malfoy," Harry spat in response.
Hermione bit her lip. "Harry, just go."
A pained look crossed his face. "You really don't want to talk to me?" Disbelief in his voice.
"Of course not," she spat. "The last time I saw you, you cursed me. I almost died Harry! If it wasn't for Severus, I would be dead."
She pulled on Draco's sleeve, motioning that she wanted to leave.
"Hermione, wait! Give me five minutes, please." He begged, reaching out for her.
Draco slapped Harry's hand away.
She bit her lip. "Just a minute, not any longer."
"Can we talk on the balcony? We're getting a lot of looks." Harry said, motioning towards the open doors.
Hermione nodded, following Harry outside.
Harry gave Malfoy a look of disgust. "I want to talk to her alone."
Malfoy laughed. "Yeah, I don't think so."
Hermione nodded. "He's not leaving me." She said firmly.
Harry groaned, running his fingers through his hair. It was longer than the last time she had saw it.
"So?" She prompted. "Time is ticking."
"What happened?" He asked, turning to her. Harry's eyes were wide, looking like he was going to cry.
"That's a rather vague question." She said, crossing her arms.
"Why did you betray us?"
"Betray? Harry, the only one who did any betraying was you!" She shouted at him.
"You killed Slughorn!" Harry shouted in response.
"I did what I had to in order to survive!" She shouted angrily, tears falling down her face. "I moved on with my life, adjusting to my situation. I'm happy now Harry, but I know that you can't possible understand that though."
"How can you be happy, killing people? You're a monster Hermione!" Harry said angrily.
"I am no monster. I'm protecting people that I love." She said, justifying herself.
"And you don't love me? You were my sister, my sister Hermione. And you betrayed me!" Harry said angrily.
Draco squeezed her hand tightly. Hermione walked forward, slapping Harry in the face. "Family doesn't hurt family, the way you hurt me."
Harry opened his mouth to respond, but froze when he heard a voice.
"Is there a problem here?" A smooth voice spoke out.
Hermione turned to see Tom standing in the doorway, sending a glare at Harry.
Harry sent him a complete look of disgust. "This doesn't really concern you."
Tom laughed. "Anything that involves my fiancé concerns me."
It was then Harry's eyes moved to Hermione's hand, where he noticed the ring. He looked at her, wishing he was wrong.
Hermione shook her head at him, quickly going to Tom. She wiped at her eyes, trying to rid the tears. He put his arm around her, trying to console her.
"Can we go? Please?" She asked, her voice shaking.
Tom nodded. "Of course." He sent Draco and Harry one last look, before quickly escorting Hermione back to the Manor.
Draco turned to Harry, whose face was one of confusion. Walking up to him, Draco punched Harry in the face. "That's for not being there when she needed you."
He turned around and left, leaving Harry feeling more confused than ever.
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