Coming together (Dramione)

Ch. 5

Draco paced back and forth in the hospital as he waited for news. He played with the ring on his finger unconsciously. When he saw the doctor he rushed towards him.

"I'm so sorry Mr.Malfoy. We lost her."

Draco fell to his knees, "NO! NO! NO!"

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Hermione shook Draco gently. He awoke with reds in his eyes, when he saw Hermione looking he calmed down. Hermione stroked his cheek lightly and brought her forehead to his. "What did you dream about?"

Draco wrapped his arms around her torso, "it doesn't matter. You saved me once again."

Hermione sighed knowing he wouldn't tell her. She stood up from the bed, "tomorrow neither of us have work, let's go for a broom ride to clear our heads."

Draco kissed her head, "I'll get the broom. You put on a sweater."

Hermione nodded and grabbed one of Draco's cardigans. Draco smiled at the sight, Hermione was the cutest. He hoped that Blaise could help him find the cure. He'd give his life if that meant saver hers.

Hermione snapped him out of his thoughts by grabbing his hand and leading him to their balcony. "we'll have to be careful."

Draco chuckled, "come on." they got om the broom, Draco with is arms on either side of Hermione grabbing onto the broom. The view of the city below then was beautiful.

Draco kissed Hermione's shoulder, "you shouldn't think negatively. I'm going to do everything in my power to help you."

Hermione rested her back against him and smiled. They didn't need to talk about that right now, Hermione wanted to enjoy this moment. Being here flying around with Draco, both enjoying each other's company and warmth, feeling Draco healthy heart beat calming her nerves. The uncertain future could wait.

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Hermione looked at herself in the mirror trying to gather confidence for the day. She was going to meet up with Harry and Ginny for their double date.

Draco knocked on the door, it was open but he wanted her to see him before walking over to her. Hermione smiled at him, "do think they're going to invite...?"

Draco sighed hugging her. "I don't think so but I'm sure he already knows something about you now. Sure they're on not great terms but he's still her brother. But you have nothing to worry about Mione, I'm right there next to you."

Hermione nodded taking a deep breath, she didn't imagine that talking again with her friends would be this hard. She leaned up to give her boyfriend a soft kiss, merlin she was lucky she didn't have to do any of this alone.

They got ready to leave to the restaurant they were supposed to meet the Potters at. Ginny had reserved a round table that had two extra chairs claiming it was for their bags.

It started out fine. Harry carried most of the conversation, enjoying having his best friend back.

Draco stayed out of the conversation for the most part, he mostly just watched Hermione feeling relief thst she was laughing and smiling as she talked.

Ginny was still a bit awkward with her but it was to be expected.

Harry turned to Draco, "you own a bookstore now?"

Draco felt his cheeks heat up, "uh yeah. Books are very useful Potter."

Harry raised an eyebrow. "Is that the only reason?" he asked with a playful smile.

Before he could respond someone behind Hermione cleared their throat. Hermione saw as Harry's fsce turned from a playful expression to pure anger as he glared the person behind her. Her heart sunk knowing who it was. "What are you doing here Ron?" Harry asked with a cold tone.