Imperiused (Dramione)

12 Grimmauld Place's Drawing Room (Part 3)

As Hermione went inside the drawing room, she quickly scanned it to look for Malfoy. She saw him on the farthest wall, kneeling on the Black Family Tree Tapestry.

Draco Malfoy did not notice that he was not alone anymore. He also did not notice the tears falling from his eyes as he kneeled down beside the tapestry with his family's names.

Hermione waited a few moments, studying him before clearing her throat loudly to announce her presence.

Draco heard someone behind him, pulling him out of his reverie. He felt that his cheeks were wet with tears as he came back to reality.

He slowly stood up, wiping his tears inconspicuously. He inhaled deeply before turning around to face her, hoping that she would forgive him for his crimes.

The brunette waited patiently, she still did not know what will happen to this meeting. She just hopes that she will finally know the truth.

"Granger," Draco called quietly, looking at her eyes, wanting to see any sign of warmth in her brown orbs.

"Why?" She asked him shakily, a single word that feels so heavy for her to say. She tried to look back at him, to feign a confidence that she lacks right now.

"I'm so sorry," the blonde replied quietly. "I am really sorry for what I did to you," he told her, his voice quivering. He moved forwards, then kneeled in front of the girl carrying his child.

Hermione was shocked at his gesture. The aristocratic Pure Blood, kneeling in front of a Mudblood. Her breath hitched looking down at him.

Draco could not help the tears flowing down from his eyes anymore, so he just looked down to hide it from her. "I am so sorry, Granger. I was not thinking clearly. I was furious with everyone after the war ended. I loathe myself for being a coward! I hated my father for sending our family to its destruction! I abhor the Dark Lord for what he did to everybody! I also hated those on your side because you have won the war and made us pay for our crimes!" He confessed his voice cracking.

Hermione just stood there, listening to him in silence. She wants to give him a chance to explain himself before she decides on anything.

Hearing no response from Granger, Draco continued. "I never intended to do those horrible things to you, it just happened. I used s** to bury my frustrations after my father had been subjected to the Dementor's Kiss. When I saw you that night a week after we returned back to Hogwarts, I was drunk and wallowing in self-hatred. I casted the Imperius Curse on you when you entered our common room after your patrol. I did not know you were a virgin then, but I could not stop anymore, so I just Obliviated you afterwards. You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time," he explained quietly.

He was so ashamed of himself, knowing that he tainted her and now she's carrying his heir unwillingly, a child whose ancestors detested the likes of its mother.

"If you did that to me last September, then why I am only five weeks pregnant?" She suddenly asked, her anger flaring. She wants to know the whole truth even if it kills her hearing his confession.

"Because I did it again last November!" Draco admitted defeatedly.

"If you never intended it to happen, then why did you do it again?" Hermione asked him, trying to control her anger.

"I couldn't get you out of my mind after what I have done to you. I tried using other girls to satisfy me, but all I can even think about is you! I can't even touch other girls anymore. I really tried forgetting about what I have done to you, but my body was craving for you and that made me crazy! So I did it again! I r***d you again last November!" He said, anguish ripping his heart.

"And that wasn't enough for you! You have to lead me on, and make me believe you want me so you could use me again!" She bit out angrily.

"No! Granger, that's not true!" He protested, standing up. "I admit what I have done to you was horrible and unforgivable. But you have to know that I did not plan any of this! I did not lead you on! I never intended or had an ulterior motive when I pursued you! It just happened!" He explained, trying to defend his actions.

"What will you gain from all these?!" She suddenly yelled at him, her anger getting the best of her.

"I told you before, I want you! I never thought or planned on wanting you! But after knowing you and being with you, I knew I wanted to be with you!" He yelled back, frustrated.

Harry and Ginny who were both just sitting outside the drawing room's doors, with Extendable Ears in place, nearly jumped from the shouting they heard inside. They have been listening since Hermione has entered the room but this was the first time they actually heard something clearly.

Draco and Hermione were quietly talking to each other before so Harry and Ginny couldn't hear that much even from using the Extendable Ears.

"Do you think we should check if they are hexing each other now?" Ginny asked quietly, as the shouting inside stopped abruptly.