The Boy Who Changed

Chapter 13 Mudblood Malfoy

Hermione's POV

I watched and saw all but nothing. I could hear but heard nothing. I could smell but couldn't catch a scent. I could feel but I couldn't touch.

Inside my head I'm screaming and outside I'm silent. "Hermione. We are at Malfoy Manor."

There's a wall between Draco and me. I can hear but it's blocked.

I try to speak but instead I nod. Over the years I've been at Hogwarts I've seen friends fall victim to fiends but I never thought my own mother would ever.

Now I know that anything is possible. I know that anything can be given or taken away from you.

"Mother open the gates!"

The gates slowly open and Draco picks up our bags. I follow behind him, tears still running down my face. We walk into the Manor through the front door and we are greeted by Narcissus. She smiles at Draco but then sees our faces and it is dropped.

"What happened Draco?"

He explains everything and Narcissus nods the whole time. I feel her hug me yet I don't.

"Mother she's in shock."

Narcissus starts crying and guides to their living room. I sit down on a chair and take a deep breath. I'm shaking.
-----
Draco's POV

I've never seen Hermione like this. I take mother into a different room.

"She's not always like this mother. She won't be like this the whole time, I swear."

Mom nods and dabs the tears she has with a napkin. "It's so sad. The little thing goes home for Christmas to find a mess like that. Please show her your room, that's where you will be staying. I couldn't find a spare bed except for Bellatrix's room and I know she would hate that."

I bring the bags up to my old room. I set them right by the door and go back down. "Hermione stand up."

She does and I take her hand. I guide her upstairs gently, as if she were a flower. I take her into my room. She sits on the bed and I wrap my arms around her.

"I never thought he would be capable of this Draco. I never could think-"

"Sh it's okay Hermione. It'll all be okay. You still have me. And Harry. And Ginny and everyone who cares."

I let her lay down and I ensnare her in my arm trap. It's so she can be more comfortable.

She shuts her eyes and soon her gentle breathing indicates that she's sleeping.

I gently get up, careful not to wake her, and go back downstairs. My mother is waiting for me.

"Draco Malfoy how dare you bring a Mudblood in here?"

She smiles and laughs at my shocked expression. "She's quite beautiful you know."

"Mother look what happened to my Mark."

I show her the one Hermione gave me. She smiles and touches my arm. "Oh thank Merlin! That Dark Lord did nothing to harm you."

She pats my back. "Your grandfather says that you are a disgrace! And your grandmother slapped the back of his head. She said she knows what to call you two."

"What mother?"

"Mudblood Malfoys."
----
Hermione's POV

I wake up to hear laughing downstairs. Draco is gone. I feel much better after sleeping. I think I have a better grasp on what happened.

Especially since I took the memory out of my head. It's easier to comprehend.

I go down the stairs to find Draco and his mother talking. I go down to meet her. Draco turns around before his mother looks up and is by my side in an instant.

I hold out my hand to Narcissus, "Hello Narcissus, it's very pleasant to meet you."

She smiles at me and shakes my hand. "It's very nice to meet you too Hermione. I am truly sorry about what happened."

"I am too but we have to...get past the unpleasant things in life to enjoy the present."

Narcissus nods, "Sit down dear."

I sit next to Malfoy on the couch. He grabs my hand and gives it a gentle squeeze. "So tomorrow is Christmas Day and I expect Santa will be coming for me and my little girl Mudblood. We best be getting to bed mother."

She nods and Draco carries me up the stairs, bridal style. Narcissus laughs and gets up, following. "Goodnight you two."

"Goodnight Mother!"

"Goodnight Ms. Malfoy."

Draco pushes open his bedroom door and lays me on his bed. "Scoot over Mione!"

He gets in and shuts his eyes. I lay up on his shoulder, and my eyes sag.
-----
I jump up at the sound of an evil laugh. It sounds like, "Hello dear Hermione! Are you back to have more engraving on your arm?"

Bellatrix walks into the room and hoists me out of bed. Draco is gone. She drags me down into that same wide hallway.

"You don't have the sword this time but now I have spare time for fun like this. Crucio!"

She hits the scar she made in my arm, making it light up. "Now watch Draco. This is how we torture these people."

Draco stands behind Bellatrix smiling. "Draco, what're you doing?"

"Bringing back the Dark Lord of course. Hermione by killing you, Harry and Ron we may find a way to bring him back."

Bellatrix digs her wands spell into my arm. I scream at the pain til my arm goes numb. Bellatrix  stands up. "Your turn Draco."

He aims his wand at me, "Crucio!"

He kneels down and right next to where Bella wrote Mudblood, he writes a broken heart.

"Goodbye Hermione."

Then Draco and Bella raise their wands but Bellatrix lowers her. "Finish her Draco. What another Mudblood dead? You lowered your wand to Dumbledore. Don't make the same mistake."

Draco's face showed mixed emotions. "Do it Draco. But look at me."

I was too weak to fight back and too tired to even care. My mother was waiting for me.

He starts to shut his eyes. "AVADA-"
-----
That's the end of this chapter. Know hints on anything at all! ;)

It's so sad what he's doing isn't it? Stabbing Hermione in the back just to get Voldemort. And he seemed so protective of her too. Such a shame this chapter had to end there. What will happen to Draco's little Mudblood?

Comment, vote, and follow and stay beautiful everyone <3