I Hate That I Love You (Dramione Veela Fanfiction)

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It's always easier to forgive people for being wrong, rather than being right- Hermione Granger

Hermione POV

Please applaud Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy!

What? No no no no, Not Malfoy! I looked around to meet the eyes of a stricken Ginny. Malfoy? she mouthed. I shook my head. I suddenly grew aware that no one in the Hall was making a sound. Ginny seemed to notice this too, as she slowly began to clap. Soon the entire Hall caught on and began to applaud fiercely. 

I was a bit surprised to see the Slytherins joining in, but the new Head Boy was from their house after all. I looked over to where  Malfoy was sitting, and wasn't very surprised when I saw him sitting with his head bowed. Didn't mean I wasn't sorry for him though. It must be hard being under the influence of something he can't help. Finally he looked up to answer something Zabini said, and I caught sight of his face.

I couldn't help but admire him, his jaw was more outlined, and his face more sharper. His eyes held some kind of mystery and power in them, and his muscles were more defined. I quickly caught myself and laughed. First Malfoy kisses me out of nowhere, then I catch myself admiring his body. The world is definitely going to dogs.

Draco POV

At first no one spoke, it was kind of expected though. After all there hadn't been a Slytherin Head Boy for almost 7 years, and then the next one just so happened to be a Death Eater, I thought bitterly. But thankfully Weaselette began to slowly clap before the whole ordeal became more embarrassing. I sighed in relief.

Bending over to Blaise, I muttered in his ears, Remind me to send Weaselette flowers would you? Zabini grinned. You've got your own girl to deal with mate, was his answer, gesturing to Hermione. I rolled my eyes, but he was right. I needed to win over Granger or I die. Not a hard choice. 

I cursed my Veela side for the millionth time that day.

Blaise POV

''Please welcome Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy!''

The tension in the room could be cut by a butter knife. I looked over at Draco, and he looked broken, helpless. I felt rage on his behalf. Honestly is it so hard to clap? Finally I heard small claps coming from the other side of the room.

My heart soared at the sight of my beautiful mate. I was happy that she was trying, for Draco. The guy is my best friend. He's the only reason I don't get dirty looks sent my way, the way he does. You see, that guy saved me from getting the Dark Mark. Everyone hates him blindly. All for a mark on his hand.

Draco has never used the cruciatus curse, he has never ever tortured if he could avoid it. Never once, has killed. He took on the Mark, to save a million others from getting it. His Mother, and I are just two of them. I have walked in on him, trying to burn the mark off. I can't  count the number of times I had to wrap his arm, to stop blood flow, or to cover up horrendous looking burns. 

For his sake and my sanity, Granger better save him from this messed up life he's leading.

Ginny POV

When Professor McGonagall announced Malfoy my first thought was that I heard wrong. Turns out my hearing was perfectly fine. Its McGonagall's mind that's messed up. I turned to Hermione who looked like she just heard the comeback of Voldemort.

I mean I get it, she had to share a dorm with her bully now, but honestly I think she's just shocked. Who wouldn't be right?  Its crazy. I caught sight of Malfoy who looked embarrassed and just....helpless? I didn't like that look one bit. So I did the one thing that came to my mind. I clapped.

It took a few seconds but the whole hall began to follow my lead. I saw Zabini giving me a grateful look. Like I said, I get it. I had my mind messed by Voldemort too. I knew how it felt to feel helpless, and hurt people against their will. I know he's been through worse, but no evil can have that look on their face. That look of sadness, guilt and determination. I wanted to help him, But I know 'Mione would be better at it. She understands feelings. I understand getting stuff done my way by being cool, and determined. Maybe with an ounce of hexes too. So if it means helping Malfoy and Zabini and all those cocky Slytherins get their respect back. I'll bully all the Gryffindors. For a good reason of course.

I look at Hermione and see that familiar glint and resolve in her eye, and all at once I knew I wasn't alone in trying to help Malfoy and Zabini. That kiss was really a throwback though. Why Malfoy did that only Merlin knows.

Hermione POV

I was disgusted by the lack of courtesy Hogwarts had. At first even I was surprised. Yes I have to share a dorm with Malfoy. Yes I have to breathe the same air as him. Before I was horrified. But now, what so bad? I rooted for him during his trial. I know what he was forced to do. I'm not going to hex him for carrying a tattoo on him arm, I will hex anyone who tries to hex him for things he can't control.

I recognize that look on his face. I know that look of unbearable sadness, guilt and vulnerability. All at once I realized what horrors he had to go through, I somehow knew he hadn't done anything to recieve such disgusting behavior from us. I saw Zabini looking furious from the lack of courtesy, and I knew Draco had done something to deserve that. I knew I was going to not shut them out and treat them like the scum of my shoes before, but now I knew I will do anything to earn their respect back. After all no one should be treated like that. I won't be too obvious though. They're still my childhood bullies.