Stay By My Side ✅ (Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy)

A Letter And Schemes

Hermione POV

The next morning I awaken to a strange tapping noise coming from my window. For a few moments I don't raise my head above the blankets thinking it could be a dream. When the tapping continued I looked up to see a beautiful owl outside my window. He had golden brown wings and huge yellow eyes. I remembered a few weeks ago Harry told me he was thinking of getting a new owl. I practically jumped out of my bed and blissfully walked to and opened up the window

"Hello there. What have you got for me?" I say to the small owl. I stroked his soft wing. I could tell he was possibly a few months old. I wonder what Harry called him?

I took the letter that was attached to him and watched as he flew away into the distance and disappeared past the tress of the forbidden forest.

I looked down to the letter I had clutched in my hand. My mood suddenly went from cheery to dull. I could recognise this hand writing from anywhere. I contemplated tearing it up and burning the remains but a part of me was screaming to open it up. It would be selfish not too. 

Good Morning Hermione

I'm really sorry for things ending how they did in Hogsmeade yesterday. I should not have grabbed you like that; I don't know what came over me. All I wanted was to talk to you and tell you how sorry I am but obviously things turned out different to how I imagined. I'm aware that it will probably take you some time, but when you are ready I hope you can find it in your good heart to forgive me for all the wrong I've done. You are the only girl I've ever loved. I would never dream of being with any other girl when I am with you. The incident with the other girl was nothing more than a mistake that I will regret forever.

Saying these things through letters doesn't work for me. I would highly appreciate it if you gave me the opportunity to see you again and talk to you about everything. I tried asking my sister yesterday when you're free next but she was being plain difficult. I am free whenever you are but it's okay if you don't want to see me anytime soon. Just please let me know. I want us to sort things out.

Have a great day.

Ron.

I read it over a couple of times and then I quickly folded it up and shoved it under my pillow. After the events that took place in Hogsmeade yesterday I wasn't sure what I wanted anymore. A part of me wanted to disown Ron completely because he hurt me so much, and the other part of me was curious as to what else he had to say. I felt so torn inside. In these type of situations, I knew I had to speak with Ginny. I was so inexperienced with proper relationships. I put on the first clothes in sight which consisted of a black V neck jumper and blue jeans. I walked out of my bedroom to see Malfoy's tall frame sprawled out on the couch. He obviously didn't make it to his bed last night. He wasn't wearing a shirt. My eyes immediately fell on his bare torso. His pale smooth skin glowed over his well-defined chest and abs.  Focusing on his face now I could see that his pink lips were slightly parted, the light bags under his eyes stood out from his skin and I noticed for the first time how long his lashes were. I could definitely see why girls find him so attractive. I stood in awe as I looked at this beautiful man only meters away from me.

"I'm surprised you've been standing there for so long Granger. Usually girls would have thrown themselves at me by now." his voice spoke suddenly. His eyes remained closed and a half smirk appeared on his mouth.

Oh god he's awake.

Cringing I move quickly into the bathroom. I take a deep breath after I closed the door. He is definitely going to torment me about this later. What I am more disturbed about right now is my appearance. I started at my reflection in the mirror, I looked hideous. My hair was a mess, my cheeks were flushed and I had smeared mascara under both my eyes. I moved the sleeve of my jumper.... I knew this was going to bruise. My shoulder had small purple dots in them with scratches. I got a wet cotton wool ball and dabbed my shoulder wincing in pain

"That bitch." I muttered under my breath. I didn't want to think about Pansy Parkinson now though. For starters she really wasn't worth the hassle and second I wanted today to be a stress free one. So far since arriving in Hogwarts I haven't gotten one of those. After I made myself look half decent I hesitate before going back into the main room. Malfoy was still laying down the couch... and still topless. He had one arm behind his head and the other was on his stomach. He looked over at me as I made my presence known.

"Aren't you going to say anything?" he says after a few moments of silence. It was amazing how casual he acted when he was sprawled out half naked, but then again maybe I felt so awkward because I wasn't used to being around men with little clothing. Perhaps this was a normal thing. I was used to modesty.

"Uhh... I was just leaving. I'm going to see Ginny." I respond awkwardly, not allowing my eyes to meet his.

I didn't have to look to know that he was amused. "Does my half nakedness bother you, Granger?"

"As I said, I'm leaving now." I answered abruptly, storming past him. I really didn't want to deal with Malfoy right now. I hear him deeply laugh as I shut the door firmly behind me.

Pansy

I can't believe Draco kicked me out last night in front of that filthy mud blood. What on earth was wrong with him? I couldn't get any sleep last night due to the humiliation and pain I felt. I didn't make so much effort to look good for him just to get kicked out straight away once she showed her boring face. There is something definitely up with Draco. It only makes me think that there is something going on with Draco and mud blood. I couldn't believe I even went as far as thinking it. There's no way that my Draco would ever lower himself to such filth. Maybe I was being paranoid because I love him. I've always loved Draco. I knew that since the moment I laid eyes on him. Our relationship used to be great. We hung out every day, spoke about lots of things and of course done the physical things. But this year something has changed. I understand that he has been through a lot concerning his family and the dark lord but all that is over now. Since we came back to Hogwarts he hasn't been the same with me. He has been dismissive very quick and doesn't seem to take much interest in me. The pain is indescribable.

I'm not much of a crier but I allowed the tears to fall anyway. This isn't the first time I cried over Draco Malfoy. I just couldn't stand back and allow him to slip through my fingers, not now and not ever. If there's one thing I'm good at, it's getting what I want. This isn't the end... I just had to come up with a plan to keep Draco and get rid of that stupid scum mud blood. She is clearly dying to get her hands on Draco but there's no way I'm letting her take what's mine. Time for a plan.