Hermione X Reader // Harry Potter LGBTQ Fanfiction

Chapter 4

I tossed and turned in my bed, unable to find sleep. Finally, knowing that no matter how long I lied there I wouldn't sleep, I got up. I walked out of the dormitory and into the common room. I looked at the big clock. Midnight. I sighed, and sat on a couch. Since it was really late, the common room was empty. I stared at the clock, listening to the silence, only troubled by the tic tac of the clock.

I still felt the lump in my throat. I tried being strong, but finally, I broke. Small silent tears started falling down my cheeks. I held my knees against my chest, and buried my face in my hands. I cried softly for a few minutes, feeling the lump in my throat get lighter.

I felt something touch my shoulder, and I jumped. I turned around to see the brown haired boy, Harry Potter, staring at me. I quickly wiped away my tears before facing him.
"What are you doing up this late?" He asked.
"I could ask you the same question." I replied.
"Don't act tough, I saw you weeping." He smirked. "I guess all Malfoys are the same, they act all tough and bitchy on the outside, but they're cry babies on the inside. I know you are like your brother. It won't be long before you start making Gryffindor lose points. One advice, you better not make us lose the House Cup."
I glared at him shocked.
"Wow." I said. "The great Harry Potter, saver of Hogwarts by twice, is actually a bully?"
"You and your brother are the bullies, not me." He spat.
"You don't even know me!"
"I don't need to know you."
"So everybody in this god damn school is gonna think I'm a brat just because my brother made a few mistakes? Just because I'm a Malfoy? Just great!" I yelled. I hated Harry Potter for saying this, but I also hated myself for being weak, because tears began streaming down my cheeks again.
"You don't know what my life is like." I said, my voice breaking down. I turned away from him, and ran back into my dorm. I threw myself on my bed, and pulled the covers under my nose. I cried silently, letting everything out. An hour later, I fell asleep, my cheeks still wet.

The next morning, I woke up to the sound of fierce meows in my room. I opened my eyes and sat up. I looked around to see Caramel being chased by a ginger cat. As soon as he saw me, he jumped on lap. I hugged him.

A girl entered the dorm in a rush. It was the girl with curly hair from the train.
"I'm so sorry!" She said, picking up the ginger cat. "Crookshanks isn't really a social cat, he always chases the other animals."
"It's okay" I answered.
"I'm Hermione. What's your name?" She asked.
"Y/n Malfoy." I replied, waiting to see her reaction.
"Nice meeting you! Again, I'm sorry about Crookshanks." I smiled.
"It's alright."

Just as she got out of the room, Willow entered.
"Hey Y/n!" She greeted me.
"Hey Willow" I replied.
I got out of my bed.
"I didn't know you had a cat." She said.
"Meet Caramel."
As I said this, Caramel walked towards the edge of the bed and rubbed himself on Willow, purring.
"Aww. He seems to like you."
She smiled and scratched Caramel on his head. He purred again.
"He's a purring machine!" Laughed Willow.

I finished changing quickly.
"Which class do we have first?" I asked Willow.
"Potions with Snape." She answered.
"My brother said it's awesome."
"Your brother is a Slytherin and a teacher's pet, of course he finds it awesome Y/n"
"What do you mean?"
"Snape is the worst teacher. He's annoying and ugly, and way too strict."
I laughed.
"You'll see, you're gonna hate it too."

She walked out of the dorm and I followed her. Just as I passed the door, my eyes fell on Harry staring at me, the ginger haired boy and Hermione next to him. Remembering what happened last night, I stared him with hatred in my eyes before turning my head away quickly. It was official, I hated him as much as my brother did.

Quick note: I know Harry probably wouldn't say that if that situation ever happened, I just wanted to add some tension which will be useful later in the plot. Thanks for reading (๑•ᴗ•๑)♡