Dramione-A forbidden Love

Chapter 20

Draco's POV

Together with Crabbe and Goyle I ran through the woods. Behind us these things happened my father told me about at home. But I still didn't like them and I never imagined that he would do such things. I believe I was really naive. While we ran three people suddenly appeared in front of us.  At first, I only saw Potter and Weasley and I panicked. Where was Hermione? Fortunately she was there, too. I felt relieved. If there was one thing I was sure about, then that the Weasel will protect Hermione. 

"What are you doing out here?" Weasley asked skeptically. I coughed. "Not more than you, Weasley", I answered. "Bet your father's out there, too, isn't he?" Potter asked. "Not your business!", I answered angrily. Damn it, how did he found out? Dumbledore, certainly. Potter smiled. He knew something, I was sure. But then he will also know in what danger Hermione was, so he will protect her.

I turned my head towards Hermione. "Aren't you worried, Granger?" I asked. She looked puzzled. "Why?" she asked. "Because" I answered, "They are after muggles." Weasley and Potter looked angrily. "Hermione's a witch!" Potter hissed. Hermione looked at me with a hurt look, but she changed her expression fast into a poker face. "Forget it" she said. "He's not worth it!" When she said these words she looked straight into my eyes. And I knew she didn't mean it that way. Weasley threw one last angry look in my direction and then went with Hermione in another direction. This was my chance to guarantee that she will be safe. Potter already knew about the friendship sp it didn't matter anyway. So before Potter could follow, I stopped him. "Hey", I said "Please take care of Hermione for me, will you?" He said nothing. "Please Potter you know who these people are. She is in danger!" I knew I looked like the last loser but I didn't care in that moment. All I could think of was Hermione. Potter still looked at me. "What did you think I will do? Let her walk straight in the arms of your father's Death Eater friends?" he asked angrily. I shook my head. "Of course I will protect her. She is my best friend and I know what your family wants. She will not be in danger." He made a little pause. "But honestly, Malfoy, what's that between you and Mione? Are you kind of in love with her?" My heart jumped, but I tried an arrogant look. "No, I'm not in love with her!" Potter smiled. "Sure. To be honest, I think Mione likes you, too. She tries not to show your friendship, but I found out. So, okay, Malfoy, I will protect her for you." I was relieved. "Thank you, Potter- Harry!" I said and hurried away. And then I realized what Potter said. Hermione liked me? But she would never love me, wouldn't she? I sighted desperately. I could forget this.