Malfoy's Secret - EDITING

|chapter eight|

The Great Hall | The Next Morning

The Great Hall was packed as usual. Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Ginny sat together and ate breakfast. It was around 7:15am so the daily post should be coming soon. When Hermione was taking a bite of her toast, she saw a large variety of owls flood into the Great Hall. A particularly greyish, and very old owl swooped by her and dropped a letter onto her lap. She was shocked when she looked up and see the same owl deliver another letter to Harry.

"What is it?" Ginny questioned. Hermione shrugged and began to open the letter anxiously. It read:

Dear Miss Granger,

   I am pleased to invite you to my anual Christmas Party! You have shown amazkng effort and work this quarter and I would be delighted to see you at this gathering. I hope to see you there!

                          Sincerely,
                                 Professor Slughorn.

Hermione smiled and looked up at Harry. "Were you invited as well?" She questioned. "Yea I was." Harry told her. Ron rolled his eyes while Ginny began to shove Hermione. "Whoa Whoa Whoa Ginny!" Hermione cried out laughing. "What's the matter?" "It says you can bring a date!" Ginny said excitedly. Hermione rolled her eyes and Ginny started laughing. "Who do you plan on bringing?" The Female Weasley had questioned. "No one Ginny! I fancy no one!" Hermione assured her. Ginny sighed and gave Hermione a little shove.

  The four of them continued their breakfast in peace, well atleast they tried to. Ron kept begging Hermione for the Charms homework. She kept telling him no which made Ron even more mad. Eventually, all of them got up and began their busy school day.

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Slughorns Party | Saturday Night

The party would start at 6:00 sharp, but thank goodness it was only 5:50. Hermione frantically walked down the hallway trying not to be seen by anyone. She never liked people seeing her all fancy, it made them talk about and look at her. She really didn't need that attention, especially not now. Once she finally saw the party room insight, she foxed her dress and walked inside.

The room was filled with students around Hermione's age and each person was dress in a very nice manor. It was lively and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Hermione walked theough the crowded room and eventually saw Harry. He saw her too and gestured her to go over to him.

"Hey Harry." Said Hermione. "Hello Hermione. When did you get here?" Harry questioned. "A few moments ago, actually." Hermione explained. Harry nodded and looked around. "I'm shocked at how many people are here!" He exclaimed. "What I'm more shocked about is Malfoy not being here, I was almost positive that he would've been invited. Guess not." Hermione gave a fake laugh. "Yea me too." She said shyly.

The party continued on without any interruptions or anything interesting happening. That was until a sudden sound of clashing and arguing was heard.

Hermione turned around, ending her conversation with a 7th year Ravenclaw boy. She saw Mr. Filch holding Draco by the collar. He was frantic and tried to get him off him.

"Get your hands off of me you filthy squib!" Draco yelled. Filch continued to hold onto him and made his way twords Professor Snape. "I just so happen to find this boy lurking in an upstairs corridor," Filch began. "He says he was invited to your party-" "Ok, Ok! I was datecrashing!" Draco cut in. Severus stepped foward, right infront of Draco. "I'll escort him out." Severus said in a dangerously low voice. Draco looked at him. "Certainly, Professor."

With that, the two left the party.

'What was Draco doing up here?' Hermione questioned herself. She looked around and noticed everyone had been in their own private conversations and decided to go after Severus and Draco.

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Empty Corridor On The Third Floor

Severus and Draco began walking when suddenly Snap pushed him to the wall. Hermione saw this and hid quietly behind a corner.

"What the hell are you doing Draco? I told you not now!" Severus reemed. "I'm sorry Severus!" Draco exclaimed. "I just got the vanishing cabinet to work properly. When it's time the deatheaters will enter from there." Severus stepped back. "Have you told her yet, Draco." He knew who he was talking about. Draco looked down at the floor. "No, she'll kill me if she ever found out." He simply said. "There's time till it takes place so it can wait...for now." "She has to know now, Draco." "It's not that simple! How do I tell the love of my life that I'm supposed to kill Albus Dumbledore!?"

Hermione broke down. Tears were pouring down her face. She tried to keep quiet but she was caught.

"Who's there?" Severus called out. Hermione continued to cry until she got up and showed herself.

"Hermione.." Draco said softly. He began to run twords her until she backed up. "No!" She yelled. "Draco, how can you go through with this!? Are you insane! The person who I'm in complete love with is supposed to murder someone! Draco!" She fell to her knees crying.

"Please...don't do this." Hermione cried out. Draco finally ran up to her and hugged her as tight as he could. He began to cry as well.

"I'm so sorry Hermione." Draco cried. "I have to do this. He will kill me if I don't." Severus walked over and knelt down by the two of them. "It's not right what the two of you are going through," he began. "Hermione, no matter what happens, you have to stay with him. The same for you Draco." Hermione continued to cry while Draco nodded. "I promise." He said quietly. Hermione finally looked up at him. Both of their eyes were red and bloodshot. Draco kissed her forehead and apologized one last time. She pulled him close and kissed him passionately.

"It's not your fault." She whispered.

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Sad right? Sorry loves :/