Broken Smile

Broken Smile

Two days before Hermione went back to Hogwarts she sat with Molly knitting. “If you ask me I thought you should have made Head Girl, you’re the best choice” Molly said in a matter-of-fact- tone. Hermione smiled “To tell you the truth I’m a little relieved, I use to think being Head Girl meant being the best but now I don’t care about being the best” Hermione said truthfully.

“I’m glad your not upset about not being made Head Girl but you would have be the third in the family” Molly said receiving at big smile from Hermione. “Maybe Ginny will make Head Girl next year” Hermione said laughing at the look Molly give her. “And maybe the twin will closes down the joke shop” Molly said causing herself and Hermione to laugh even harder.

Arthur came home from work around seven, as soon as he walked through the door Molly put down her knitting needles and headed to the kitchen to prepare Arthur’s dinner. Arthur closed his eyes and relaxed back into the sofa, he could feel Hermione’s eyes on him. “No, I haven’t asked her yet” He said with his eyes still closed.

Hermione stood up from the rocking chair she was sitting on, walking over to the sofa and sat next to Arthur. “You promised you would” Hermione said using her big brown eyes to her advantage. Arthur opened his eyes and knew he would give Hermione what ever she wanted. Over this summer Hermione and Arthur had grown closer, he thought and treated Hermione as his own daughter. When Hermione and Ginny give Arthur puppy dog eyes he can’t resist.
Arthur put his arms around Hermione as she curled into him. “I will ask your mother….” Arthur didn’t realizing what he had said though his words gave Hermione a lovely warm feeling, “you know how she feels about you putting holes in your body” Arthur Finished saying while kissing the top of Hermione’s head.

“It’s only a nose piercing, I mean she lets the boys and Ginny play Quidditch which is very dangerous, all I want is a tiny little hole in my nose” Hermione said enjoying being in a fathers embraces. Hermione wasn’t sure why she wanted to have a nose piercing, she just wanted to try something new and tomorrow was the last day of summer so Molly would have to take her to muggle London to have it done.

Molly came back into the living room carrying a tray of food for Arthur; she smiled at the sight of Arthur and Hermione on the sofa. “Here you go Arthur” Molly said putting a tray of food in front of her Husband. “It's getting late Hermione maybe you should head up to bed,” Molly said as she continues to knit.

“I’m not tired yet,” Hermione said taking a piece of raw carrot from Arthur’s plate. Arthur whispered to Hermione “If your going to muggle London in the morning you better get to bed”. Hermione gave Arthur a big kiss on the cheek “I should get to bed it is quit late” Hermione said as she walked over to Molly to kiss her good night too.

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Hermione sat on the Hogwarts Express, her pale blue jewel stud reflected of the light, Ron didn’t like it at first but now he thinks it sexy. Molly still disapproved but Bill is considering getting one himself. Hermione didn’t know how Arthur got around Molly but she couldn’t stop thanking him.
“Where you going?” Ron asked as Hermione got up. “Ginny wants me to meet someone, are be back in a minutHermHermione said kissing him on the cheek. Ron and Harry went back to talking about Quidditch as Hermione left.

Hermione started walking up to the front of the train when a compartment door slid open, a taller Draco Malfoy stepped out almost knocking Hermione off her feet. Malfoy arms went around Hermione trying to steady her, Hermione gain her balance and step back from Malfoy.

Malfoy’s eyes traveled over Hermione from head to toe, “Granger” Malfoy said as his eyes connected with hers. Ever since Ron had beaten up Malfoy he seemed to leave her alone.
“I like your nose piercing, it’s cute” he said touching Hermione’s nose with his index finger, his eyes lingered on her for moment and then he continued down the train.

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Hermione and Ron had spent most of the day in Ron’s dormitory. “Ron” Hermione tried to break their kiss, “Ron…I…have to…go” Hermione said sitting up looking down at Ron, her lips where swallowing from a good few hours of kissing.

“You don’t need to studied, you could teach every class we have” Ron said sitting up brushing his lips against Hermione, “Don’t go to the library stay here with me, please” Ron said sweetly and started to kiss Hermione’s neck. “Ron I have to go” Hermione said scooting to the end of his bed and standing up.

“I would love to stay here with you but I really need to finish my Potions homework” Hermione said buttoning her blouse. Ron sat on the edge of his bed while Hermione stood between his legs. “You have Quidditch practice in a little while, I don’t want to ware you out” Hermione said playfully, she kissed him gently on the lips. “I always think of you as my warm up” Ron said pinching her bum.
“Before your hands find other places to go I better make a move” Hermione said kissing Ron again before making her way to the door.


Hermione left the library a little after eight, she stop off at Professor Snape’s office to hand in some extra credit homework. Hermione felt the chill from the dungeons, she saw some Slytherin boys coming towards her, and all of them had Slytherin smirks set on their faces. “Look who it is, Mudblood Granger” said a tall boy with black hair. The three boys stopped in front of Hermione. “Let me passed” Hermione said trying to walk pass them; she was ready to draw her wand if she had to.

“Is there a problem here?” Came a drooling voice from behind them. The boys turn around to see Malfoy standing behind them. “Malfoy, look who we found Mudblood Granger alone in the dungeons ” said the tall boy smirking. “Why don’t you boys leave Granger to me, we have some unfinished business to attend to” Malfoy said as his eyes connected with Hermione’s.

Hermione held onto her wand tightly, her eyes on Malfoy the hole time. The three boys nodded at Malfoy and left them alone. He waited until the three boy had disappeared up the hall way before turning back to Hermione, “You alright?” he asked.
“Fine, I have to go” Hermione said trying to walk around him, Malfoy stopped her with his arm, “Are You sure your alright, your shaking” Malfoy said concerned? “Yes I’m fine, I’m just cold” Hermione wasn’t sure why she told him that, her heart was beating fast it felt as though it would beat right out of her chest.

Malfoy took off his cloak, Hermione realized his intentions, “Malfoy what are you doing?” Hermione asked in disbelief. Malfoy held his cloak in his arms; his eyes met with Hermione’s once again. “I’m giving you my cloak, your cold” Malfoy said simply.
“Why are you being so nice to me?” Hermione asked. “To tell you the truth Granger I don’t know” Malfoy said placing his cloak around her shoulders; his face was very close to hers. “Be careful Granger, watch yourself” Malfoy said in a gentle voice Hermione had never heard him use.

“Watch myself fwhatwhat or should I say whom?” Hermione asked. Malfoy placed his hand on Hermione upper arms rubbing them lightly. “Plans are being made, big things are coming” Malfoy said his eyes locked with Hermione’s.

“Why are you telling me this?” Hermione asked. “Because Potter isn’t, he know a lot more of what’s going on, I thought you should know” Malfoy told her. Hermione looked into his cold gray eyes but there was something different lingering in his eyes other them coldness, Hermione could see fear.

There was a silence; they just gazed at one another for a moment. “I better go before Snape leaves his office” Hermione said holding onto her homework tightly. She used her other hand to unhook Malfoy’s cloak from around her shoulders and handed it back to him.
Malfoy took hold of Hermione hand “Just be careful” he said taking his cloak and walking up the corridor swiftly.

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A few weeks had pasted since Hermione had met Malfoy down in the dungeons, she didn’t tell Ron or Harry what he had said, she also failed to mention their meeting. Hermione stayed up past one a clock studying for her charm’s test. By around one in the morning Hermione had falling to sleep on her bed.

Hermione run down the street she used to live on once again, she was trying to reach her childhood home. Hermione was panting as she stood in the front of her house; pieces of glass from the broken windows were all over the front garden. The hooded Death eater stood at Hermione’s parent’s bedroom window again, his evil cold laugh filled Hermione’s ears. Silent tears slipped down her cheeks, she was unable to help them-to save them.

To Hermione horror the hood man took down his hood revealing his pale pointed face, his gray eyes held Hermione captive, his smirk made her shiver. Lucius Malfoy beckoned Hermione to come to him with his gloved hand. Hermione closed her eyes tightly, trying to awaken herself from this nightmare. When she opened her eyes she no longer was outside houshouse, now she stood in Potions class face to face with Lucius Malfoy.

Hermione moved away from him as he backed her up against the cold stone wall. All words failed Hermione, more tears slipped down her cheeks, she whimpered when Lucius wiped away her tears with his gloved hand. “Don’t cry little one, after all there will be plenty of time to cry later" Lucius said while his other hand went to Hermione’s breast, he fondled her breast and enjoyed the fresh tears that had falling.

Hermione screamed and then she bolted up in bed panting for air, she climbed out of bed, her roommates where still a sleep, hurrying out of her dormitory quickly and quietly making her way to Ron room.

As Hermione open the door she heard Harry talking in his sleep, she wasn’t surprised to see his other roommates were awake. Ron climbed out of bed when he saw Hermione enter his room. “What’s wrong?” Ron asked putting his arms around Hermione.
“I had a bad dr jus just like Harry” Hermione said leaving Ron’s arms and walking over to Harry’s bed, she sat on the edge and took hold of Harry’s hand. “Harry its ok, wake up” Hermione said rubbing his hand. Harry like Hermione bolted up right and panting for air.

“Voldemort-I have to go” Harry said panicked, “he said I will pay if I didn’t”. “Harry mate it was only a dream” Ron said but Harry wasn’t listen. He almost ran out of the dormitory, Hermione and Ron ran after him leaving their other roommates looking on in disbelief.

“Harry wait up, what did you see in that dream?” Hermione asked in a panicked voice. Harry turn around sweat forming on his brow, “Voldemort told me I have to meet him, he said Dumbledore would know where” Harry said before starting to walk to the portrait again.
Ron stood in front Harry trying to block his path “You can’t just meet him, it’s a trap” Ron said. “I have no choice, if I don’t he told me the people I care about would pay” Harry said as his throat went dry. “Fine, I’m going with you” Ron said firmly.

Harry started to shake his head “No Ron, I have to go alone, I need to speak with Dumbledore” Harry said heading for the portrait once again. This time Hermione was the one to stop him “Harry are you sure Voldemort wasn’t just playing with your mind, I mean I had a dream too and it seemed so clear…so real but it was just a dream” Hermione said. Lucius Malfoy flashed back into her thoughts; she could still feel his touch.

“What did you dream about?” Ron asked concerned while he rubbed Hermione’s back gently. “ not not important right now, if you feel this strongly about your dream Harry we better speak to Dumbledore” Haermione said walking through the portrait.

Dumbledore knew this day would come, he knew Voldemort would become tried of waiting. “Harry I believe Voldemort requested your presents in Little Hangleton, at the old Riddle house” Dumbledore stopped for a moment and then continue “Professor Snape’s was summoned a little while ago, Harry he may stand in Voldemort inner circle but Professor Snape’s loyalty remains with me” Dumbledore said.

Neither Harry nor Ron was swallowing Dumbledore’s confidence in Snape though neither of them questioned Dumbledore on the matter. “Harry I will go with you…” “But Voldemort said I have to go alone” Harry said cutting Dumbledore off. “He does not plan to face you alone, I have alerted the other Order members” Dumbledore said taking down Godric Gryffindor sword.

“Harry you can’t, the prophecy, what if…” Hermione’s words died in her throat, Ron put his arm around her. “Don’t worry, I’m going with Harry” Ron said looking at Harry “I’m your second mate”. Hermione looked between the two with tears in her eyes “Three’s a crowd” she said taking both of the hands.
“Not this time Hermy” Harry said trying to smile, “Hermione I want you to stay here, I think its best…” “What you think Harry and what I’m going to do is two different things” Hermione snapped.
Ron took hold of Hermione’s hand and led her out of the Headmaster office, Hermione didn’t protest. Ron shut the door behind him and held onto her hand. She looked into his eyes and knew what he was about to say, she knew that he would try to talk her out of going on another dangers mission.

“Ron I’m not staying behind, I’m not the type of woman who stays behind while the men go off to war” Hermione stop talking because of the way Ron was looking at her, it was as if he’d never see her again. “Please stay here Hermione, let me protect you like you have always protected Harry and me, if you stay here I know you will be safe” Ron pleaded.

Hermione looked into his blue eyes, this man really does own her heart “I love Ron, more then anything in the world” Hermione said as tears slipped down her cheeks. Ron wiped her tears away with his thumbs “Even more then good marks?” he joked. Hermione laughed through tears “Of course you big Pratt” she said placing her hands on his chest, Ron held onto her hands and he kissed her, a gentle long kiss.

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LeRoseNoire-sorry about the spelling, grammar and word choice, I’m trying.

Jamie-thank you for reviewing again, interesting love triangle? Well wait and see. Hermione’s birthday is 19 September, which would make her 17 I know. Mr. Weasley was just being fatherly to his girls.

LucKyo-thanks, lots more to come.

Lacy-the plot becomes even more twisting.

Next chapter Hermione's tears.