Make Or Break (ON HOLD)

Chapter 11: October 5th

(Draco's POV)

It has been months since school has started and in all of our time not once has our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher showed up. Professor McGonagall has been grading our assignments recently and I am now wondering more than ever, who the new teacher is.

Why hasn't he showed up yet? It's kind of odd. 

I thought about these things as I woke up that morning. I was tired and restless. It was a Saturday and we weren't going to have a trip to Hogsmeade this weekend. I had no clue what I was supposed to do.

I clumsily stumbled down the stairs and made my way into the kitchen. Hermione smiled and my stomach twisted. Nothing has happened between the two of us and now I have three girls shipping us... whatever that means. 

No matter how much I deny it, I know that I truly began to care for her. I didn't understand why this was happening either. 

"Good morning Draco."

"Morning."

"What are you planning on doing today? It is October after all." she asked. Then I suddenly remembered something and my eyes widened with realization.

"Today isn't the fifth by any chance... is it?" 

"I think it is."

"Great. I do have plans today after all."

"Oh... you got a letter this morning from your mother." she said holding it out. I gratefully took it and quickly opened it to reveal what was inside.

Dear Draco,

Just a reminder that today is your father's trial. I do hope that you'll be there. I also did receive your letter about the Marriage Law. Do bring your soulmate. I would like to meet her. The trial is at the Ministry of Magic, obviously, and will will be held at  5 sharp. Don't be late.

Love,

Mom.

Great. Now I have to watch as my dad either gets killed or gets a chance, he doesn't deserve either. I have to sit there with my mom and watch since I have to be there. I have to bring Hermione who is a Muggle-born. And I'll have to deal with my dad's views on her if he is freed. This will be one hell of a trip.

"Hermione could you come here a sec?"

"What is it?"

"This has to be kept a secret until after the trial so please don't tell anyone." I whispered. She stared at me but must have noticed that I was being serious. I handed her the letter and she read over it.

"I have to be there for your father's trial? Why?" she asked confused.

"My mom wants to meet who my soulmate is. Beware though my father will either be given a second chance or killed. If he is given a second chance, there is a possibility that he will still be an asshole to you whether you'll be family or not."