Hermione sighed, her shoulders sagging. 'Malfoy, it does matter. But I can't... I can't reciprocate those feelings. I'm with Ron.' Draco nodded, trying to mask his disappointment. 'I understand.' ------------------------------------------------------------------ In her seventh year at Hogwarts, Hermione, who is in a committed relationship with Ron Weasley, when a mysterious Slytherin student unexpectedly develops feelings for her. As she struggles with conflicting emotions and the tangled web of loyalties, tensions within their trio escalate. Navigating the challenges of secrecy and betrayal, Hermione is forced to make the ultimate choice between steadfast companionship and the lure of a forbidden romance, risking everything. /HP characters owned by J.K Rowling/