Malfoy's Secret - EDITING

|chapter sixteen|

Malfoy Mannor

Once Hermione landed, she ran into the house. Their she saw all of the residents in the living room.

"Hermione!" Her mother yelled. She ran over and hugged her daughter tight. Hermione hugged her back while the others crowded around them. Once she pulled away, she looked at Draco.

"It wasn't him who did it." Lucius said. "What do you mean?" Hermione asked. "Draco didn't kill Dumbledore. Snape did." Lucius explained. Hermione had a look of relif on her face and smiled at Draco. She then remembered why she was truly there. She stepped back.

"I..have something to say." Hermione said. "What is it love?" Draco asked her. "Please, everyone sit down."

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(After explaining why Hermione would be leaving.)

Everyone sat in scilence, processing what Hermione had just said. Eventually, her mother spoke up. "We do believe that you should go and do whatever is needed to prevent this war," Her mother began. "We all just beg of you to be careful and please be safe the whole journey." Hermione nodded and tears began to fill her eyes. At this point, she wasn't the only one about to cry. Everyone was emotional because of her having to leave.

Astoria stood up and walked twords her. Hermione stood up as well and hugged her tightly. "You're like my sister, you know?" Astoria jokingly said. "Yes I know, Astoria." Hermione said laughing. "Yea and you are my sister so please don't die." Blaise said smiling. Everyone laughed and Hermione began to hug everyone and started saying her goodbyes. She finally looked over at Draco, whos eyes were bright red and filled with tears. "Draco.." Hermione called out. She walked over and hugged her lover close. Draco layed his head on her shoulder. "Please don't leave." He begged. "I have to Draco, it's the only way." Hermione explained. Draco oulled back and looked her in the eyes. "I love you Mia." He said. "I love you too Draco." Hermione said in return. Thry shared one last kiss before they would be seperated for Merlin knows how long.

Once all the goodbyes were said, Hermione packed a few things and headed on her way. She walked out of thr mannor and turned around. She waved goodbye to her closest friends and family, blew a kiss, and apparated away.