[Dramione] Hermione Granger cannot wait to start her first year at Hogwarts and, when she meets Draco Malfoy on the express train, she's even more certain that life is finally going her way. Unfortunately, Hermione's journey is only just beginning as she battles to fight prejudices, maintain relationships, stay alive and, most importantly, ensure she isn't expelled. Follow the highs and lows of Hermione and Draco's relationship as it develops from first year through to eighth. *RATED M for some smut in later chapters* Art by Nishikat_ on Instagram The title for this story comes from 'Slow Grenade' by Ellie Goulding ft. Lauv Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, or any of the related characters. The Harry Potter series is created by JK Rowling and owned by Warner Bros. This fanfiction is intended for entertainment only. I am not making any profit from this story. All rights of the original Harry Potter story belong to Warner Bros and JK Rowling.

After Hermione Granger suffers from Ron's betrayal, she is left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart. But an unexpected presence becomes her anti-hero who shows her a different side of himself that draws Hermione to him. Will Draco be the one to save her, or ruin her forever?

Draco Malfoy stole my first kiss. So then I stole his heart. **** Dramione fanfic **** Translations can be found on my reading lists. !!!WARNINGS IN THE INTRODUCTION!!!

Born to be apart. Destined to be together. Draco and Hermione are bonded to each other in more ways than one. Each holding a secret that compliments the other. Together, their power can save the world. Apart, their power could destroy the world. Will they give in to the bond and accept their destiny or will they reject it and be destroyed by law? With the war behind them and Voldemort defeated, the students of Hogwarts hope for a calm year, but the Ministry has other plans. Instead of the quiet year they wished for, the golden trio and their fellow students find themselves thrown into a sticky situation that cannot be avoided. Will they overcome their differences and accept the challenge, or will they forfeit and lose it all? Life was going to get a lot more complicated as fate takes an unexpected twist. Wattys 2020 Best Ranking #1 in Dramione