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Chapter 15

It had been weeks since Hermione had seen any sign of Will. The last time she had seen him was when he had kissed her on the cheek goodbye… She was mad at herself to admit that she missed him terribly. He was one of the few people Hermione could trust in.

Then there was Malfoy. She had not seen him since the other day in the green house. She was getting dangerously attached to him and it scared her, your going to get yourself hurt Hermione… you and everyone else in the process.

Hermione had been wondering whether she should tell Harry and Ron about everything. She was growing tired of the secrets she had to keep from them and with that started feeling more distant from them than ever. She hadn't felt close to them ever since she lost control with herself.

She now sat next to Harry and Ron in there Muggle studies class growing tired of the lesson letting her mind wander off freely. Her next lesson/detention with Snape was tonight once again. She hadn't really got to have her last lesson because Snape had to help McGonagall with something… and Hermione left without his consent.

The bell rung as Hermione gathered her things as she turned to Harry and Ron, "Ready to go?" she said.

"Actually we have Quidditch practice today Hermione," Ron said.

"We did tell you this morning, remember?" Harry said looking at her confused face.

"Oh, right, ok I hope it goes well," She said putting on a fake smile.

"We could walk you up to the tower if you wanted us to," Harry said kindly.

"No of course not you guy's go I'll be ok," She said still putting on a fake smile as she walked out of the class room with a small wave.

Truth was Hermione hated walking alone ever since Will told her that people were thinking things they shouldn't when she walked past. It made her feel uneasy and most importantly vulnerable and scared no matter how much she didn't want to admit it.

She walked quickly through the hall trying to stay unnoticed as she kept her eyes up and away from people. Boys were looking with open mouths and smiles; she tilted her head up only looking straight ahead as she tried not to notice and steered into another corridor where she wouldn't be seen.

Hermione let out breath she had been holding as she started to walk freely without the feeling of being watched.

But suddenly Hermione saw someone she least wanted to see. It was Blaise. Blocking the hall way.

Hermione's stomach dropped as she came to a stop. Just ignore whatever he says Hermione and walk right past him, she told herself.

"Granger, I finally found you," Blaise said smirking.

"Well I was just leaving so sorry to disappoint you," She said icily as she turned to walk the other way.

"Granger wait," Blaise said almost pleading.

"What do you want Blaise," Hermione said turning back to him giving him the meanest glare she could.

"Don't worry Granger I'm not here to hurt you," Blaise said, "I'm here to make you an offer,"

"I don't understand," Hermione said still keeping her guard up.

Blaise began to smile; it sent shivers up Hermione's spine, "We could use you on our side Granger."

Hermione's face hardened, "Whatever it is Blaise I'm not interested," Her anger starting to boil.

"Hold up Granger don't get so defensive yet," He said smirking as he slowly walked toward her.

Hermione felt like there was no way out of this one.

She realized that he was getting way to close for her liking, Hermione whipped out her want pointing it at Blaise.

"Take one more step and you'll get hexed," She said darkly making him finally stop.

Hermione felt something that she didn't recognize; it was powerful emotion surrounding her body, almost as strong as love or hate. But it wasn't either of those in this case. Hermione's eyes widened as she finally got it, it was lust.

She had to get out and fast.

Blaise rolled his eyes, "Granger put the wand away we don't have time for this,"

He took another step as Hermione finally had enough as she shoved passed him hard walking away.

"Granger listen to reason for a moment," Blaise said grabbing her shoulders squeezing them tightly.

Hermione froze as she was face to face with Blaise both breathing heavily.

A sudden emotion came over her, and it was a familiar anger that she had felt before. She peered over Blaise's shoulder as she saw a figure with blond hair, it was Malfoy!

Blaise noticed the unconscious smile that spread across Hermione's face as he turned around. His stomach dropped, Malfoy.

Hermione's unconscious smile slowly slid of her face as she studied Malfoy. He looked furious, drawing out his wand looking at Blaise.

Malfoy strode toward them as Blaise let Hermione go. Malfoy glared at Blaise until he finally reached Hermione grabbing Hermione's arm and continued walking.

Hermione did not oppose with leaving so she stayed silent as they left Zabini behind them.

Malfoy didn't say a word until they got to another disserted corridor near moaning myrtles bathroom.

"What the hell were you doing?" Malfoy asked her coldly.

Hermione was taken aback as she took a step backward.

"I was doing fine Malfoy," Hermione said angry that he was acting like it was her fault, "I was merely walking to-"

"I can't leave you alone for two seconds without you getting into some sort of trouble" He said almost to himself looking away.

Hermione gave him a cold glare and started walking away from him. She would not be treated like this.

"Hermione wait, where are you going?" Malfoy said following her.

Hermione stopped walking and turned sharply to face him.

"Do you think I asked for this!" Hermione yelled at him.

Malfoy stopped and looked at her letting silence enter in. He instantly felt guilty for getting mad at her; it wasn't she who he was mad at. He wasn't in a position to know how she felt…

Tears started forming in Hermione's eyes but she pushed them away. Hermione was letting her anger get the best of her as she waited for Malfoy to say something, he didn't.

"You know what Malfoy I don't need your help," Hermione said stubbornly, "If I'm that much of a burden to you, don't bother"

And with that last sentence she strode out of the hallway leaving Malfoy to stand in an empty corridor.

A little while after Hermione stormed off away from Malfoy she finally started cooling off. She felt a little guilty about her words but she was in no mode to admit that. It was a rainy night as Hermione walked through the gloomy corridors towards the dungeons for her meeting with Snape. She had to confess she did not want to have these meetings with Snape at all but she had no choice but to continue these meetings, she after all did want to be able to control herself.

Hermione reached the large door as she lifted her hand to knock on the door when Hermione heard a voice from behind her that made her jump.

"The knock won't be necessary," Snape said snidely as he walked passed Hermione to unlock the door.

Neither Snape nor Hermione spoke as they entered the empty class room. The only light in the room emitted from the eight candles on the wall, radiating light from there small glass case. Snape went straight for his desk as Hermione walked behind him when finally Snape spoke.

"May I ask what happened the last time we had a meeting Miss Granger?" Snape said taking a seat in his chair getting out a quill and parchment.

Hermione let out sigh, here we go.

"I'm sorry… I left without permission," Hermione said.

Snape looked up from his parchment for a moment looking at her then went back to his writing.

"Why did you leave?" He said shortly.

Hermione stayed silent biting her lip for a moment, hearing a soft ticking of a clock in the background. Finally she said,

"Malfoy and I got in an argument," Hermione lied.

"And why was that?" Snape said still keeping his eyes on his paper.

Hermione exhale noisily, "Forgive me but I don't see the relevance this has to our lessons," Hermione sapped not wanting Snape to know what had happened.

Snape looked finally looked up as Hermione glared at the potion's Professor.

"It is relevant Miss Granger," Snape began, "because I need to understand the relationship between you and Mr. Malfoy. Since he is the only chance you have to control yourself, or this situation could become more complicated beyond comprehension," He ended with piercing eyes making Hermione shrink back.

Hermione stayed silent starring at Snape. Was Malfoy really the thing that could help her gain control over her powers? If that was true she would have to apologize… later much later, she thought to herself, still angry at him.

"Now if you don't want to tell me what happened than that is your choice," Snape said interrupting Hermione's thoughts, "Because I already know what happened,"

Hermione looked up sharply from staring at the parchment.

"E-excuse me?" Hermione stuttered.

Snape rolled his eyes, "I suppose I should tell you the real reason that I left you there with Mr. Malfoy,"

Hermione gave a curious look at Snape as her eyes furrowed.

"I planned to leave you that night with Malfoy," Snape explained, "I had Professor McGonagall's help telling me that she needed me for something urgent, so you would act normally,"

Hermione's stomach dropped, he knew. He knew her affection for Malfoy, a small anger kindled inside of Hermione. Although he was only trying to help she felt violated that someone would listen in on a private conversation.

"Y-you planned that?" She said softly.

Snape nodded, "I heard everything,"

Hermione glared at Snape again, "Why didn't you just ask,"

"Would you have told me the truth?" Snape asked.

Hermione knew she would have never told Snape even if it was vital information.

Snape took Hermione's silence as an answer.

"That's all you may go now Mrs. Granger," Snape said and waved his wand at the door swinging it open, "The next time we met I want you to met me at the black lake…It's time to test these powers of yours,"

Hermione left the dungeon with a scared feeling, she didn't want to try out her powers, they were scary and she couldn't control what happened, she hated the feeling of it. Being scared of herself was just ridiculous.

Hermione broke out into a run. Feeling the wind on her face helped calm her thoughts and helped her clear her head.

She reached the Gryffindor tower in no time seeming how she practically sprinted through the halls and up the stairs finding Harry and Ron waiting up for her.

"Where have you been?" Harry said looking up from a long written piece of parchment.

"We've needed your help for hours!" Ron said lying upside down on the couch with a book on his stomach.

"Sorry," Hermione said, "I um, got distracted,"

"Your breathing hard, have you been running?" Harry asked curiously.

Hermione pretended that she didn't hear him, "So what did you need help on,"

"Just the whole essay," Ron moaned rubbing his eyes.

There was a small tap on the window, Hermione jumped at the sound.

"Stupid owls," Hermione muttered as Harry and Ron snickered at her getting scared of a tap.

Hermione walked over and unlatched the window as the cold night air blew in. The black owl hooted softly lifting up his leg with the letter. Hermione untied the small letter from the owl and gave him a small piece of bread to eat.

Hermione petted the owl thanking it was it hooted once more and flew off into the night. Hermione looked down at the letter as she closed the window.

"Who's it for?" Ron asked trying to find a distraction from homework.

"It's for me," Hermione said a little surprised.

She quickly opened it.

Dear Hermione,

I need to speak to you, Meet me where you can see the stars closest and clearest,

Love W.

Hermione's mouth grew into a smile, he's back!