Malfoy's Secret - EDITING

|chapter eighteen|

The Woods | The Next Morning

Hermione woke up, resting her head on her and used a jacket to cover herself a little bit. She rubbed the tiredness from her eyes but suddenly, heard the sound of rustling leaves. Someone was near.

"Who's there?" Hermione called out. A tall figure with platinum blonde hair who was dressed in black came out from behind a tree. She knew it was Draco. Hermione nearly cried seeing him.

"Hermione!" Draco yelled. He ran twords her. At the same time, Hermione jumped up and headed twords him. They hugged eachother tight and were so thankful to be with eachother. Draco lifted her chin so that he was looking at her. He kissed her softly. Hermione did the same and melted into the kiss.

"Never leave me again Mia." Draco told her. Hermione gave a small laugh. "I'll try not to." She said.

"MALFOY!" Ron screamed. He pulled out his wand and aimed it at Draco. Draco stepped in front of Hermione and raised his wand as well.

"Damnit..." Hermione thought to herself.

"What the hell is Malfoy doing here, Hermione!?" Ron screamed furiously. "Ron, please calm down, he's ok I promise." Hermione stated calmly. "It is not okay! Why the bloody hell would you defend him!?" Ron yelled at her. Ron then went back inside the tent to get Harry. This was their chancento escape.

"Hermione, please come with me." her lover begged. Hermione looked into his deep, grey, and tearful eyes. She took his hand and ran as fast as she could.

They ran, and ran, to the point where their legs beginnto hurt. The meanwhile, Ron and Harry had been chasing them. Once they lost sight of them for a few moments, they knew they needed to leave.

"We have to apparate to the mannor, now!" Said Draco. Hermione held onto him and the two apparated into the mannor.

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Malfoy Mannor

The couple landed right outside the gates to the mannor. They ran inside and shut the door behind them. Hermione was so tired that she leaned against the wall and fell down. Draco sat down next to her.

"We're okay...we're okay..." Hermione said in between breaths. Draco wrapped his arm around her. "I know we are." He told her.

Just then, Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy walked over. They were both shocked to see Hermione.

"Mia!" Narcissa yelled. She ran over and knelt down to her. "Are you alright? Are you hurt? Did they hurt you?" Narcissa interrogated. "I promise I am alright, Cissa." Hermione assured her. Narcissa brushed her cheek and kissed her forehead. "It's great to see you again." She sajd lovingly. Hermione smiled. "It's good to be back home."

Narcissa stood up and helped Draco to his feet. Lucius walked up to Hermione and held out his hand. She took it and stood up. Lucius pulled her into a hug. "You're like Draco, a little shit." He jokingly said. Hermione slapped him in the back and started laughing.

"Where are my parents?" Hermione questioned. "They are on a mission since the war is so close. Don't worry, they are safe." Lucius explained.

Suddenly, someone walked over to where they were.

"Potter and Weasley are in the living room. They were caught by two deatheaters." She said. "Is that Hermione!?" Astoria ran over and hugged her friend. "Thank Merlin you're back!" Hermione smiled at her friend and nodded her head. "Does Harry and Ron know you're hear?" Lucius questioned. Hermione shook her head. "They saw me run off with Draco but that's it." She explained.

"Well let's go greet these friends of yours." Draco said.