An atrocious act by Draco Malfoy in the dungeons of Malfoy Manor forced Hermione Granger to leave behind everything she ever cared for. Six years later, Draco after losing all that he cared for, comes face to face with the consequences. The once innocent Apple now poisoned is his last resort. Will he leave behind old Draco and earn Hermione's trust to start a new beginning?

Summary: An atrocious act by Draco Malfoy in the dungeons of Malfoy Manor forced Hermione Granger leave behind everything she ever cared for. Six years later, Draco after losing all that he cared for, comes face to face with the consequences. The once innocent Apple now poisoned is his last resort. Will he leave behind old Draco and earn Hermione's trust to start a new beginning? ATTENTION: THE AUTHOR HUMBLY ASKS UNDERAGE, TEENAGERS AND THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING A ROMANCE BETWEEN A RAPIST AND A SURVIVOR 'TO NOT' READ THE FOLLOWING STORY. THIS STORY CONTAINS CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT MATTERS AND IS BASED ON REAL LIFE EVENTS OF SEVERAL PEOPLE. 'THE POISONED APPLE' IS PERHAPS THE MOST UNCONVENTIONAL DRAMIONE, EVER, ON WEB. Disclaimer: Harry Potter, its characters and spells and all the other references are copyright to J K Rowling and Warner Brothers. Any resemblances with the other Original Characters is co-incidental and purely a work of fiction. No profit is being made from this writing. Illustrations by: David Harmer of davidharmerwatercolour.co.uk French translations by: Joseph Renaud of WordReference.com