Hermione’s POV
I sighed as I trudged down the steps from the astronomy tower. It had been a long day and I was more than ready to curl up and sleep for the next week. All day I worried about running into Draco in classes, afraid of what would happen if we got too close. My worry it turned out was all for nothing. He never showed in any of our shared classes and the teachers didn’t seem the least bit surprised. If they knew the truth they never let on and nothing was said to me which I appreciated.
“Granger.” I paused on the bottom step and looked sideways as I heard my name called. Leaning against the wall was Nott and he held his hands up in surrender as I took a small step back in panic.
“Not here to hurt you, just need to give you this.” He spoke carefully and slowly, holding out a sealed envelope. Frowning I slowly reached out and took it, flipping it over as I tried to figure out the sender. I didn’t need to wonder long as the Malfoy crest wax seal gave it away.
I looked up at him silently in question. Why was Malfoy sending me a letter?
“He promised you time, he’s giving you three days. This is just his way of communicating during that time. You can’t expect him to be completely cut off from you. He’s already going half mad.” He spoke with a shrug but at my obvious horrified expression he rushed on.
“Sorry bad joke. He’s fine.”
“Thank you. Tell him thank you for the time. I appreciate it.” I spoke as I tucked the letter away in my book bag.
“Tell him yourself when you write him back.”
“What makes you think I’ll write back?” I asked slightly offended.
“I guess I don’t, just hoping you will. See you round Granger.” He nodded before turning and walking in the opposite direction.
It was after dinner before I finally gave in to the urge to read the letter. I headed for the library, knowing I could bury myself in my corner and not be interrupted.
Hermione,
I know I promised you time, and as promised I will give you three days, but it’s all I can give. My Veela is strong and this separation isn’t something it takes lightly. I’m sure you’re surprised by my letter but the way I see it if I can’t see you for three days then I at least need some form of contact with you. This was my solution. I know you must have questions and although I, myself am still learning I am more than willing to help you in any way I can. This may come as a shock to you but I hope you take me up on my offer. I know I’ve been a prick in the past, and for that I am sincerely sorry, and I hope one day you can forgive me.
Draco
I sagged into my chair, the weight of the last twenty four hours finally setting in. I sighed heavily and re read the latter once more before taking out a spare piece of parchment and my quill.
Draco,
Thank you for the time, as I’m sure you are already aware I need it. You’re right I do have questions, I just don’t know where to start. I thought I knew a lot about Veelas, but as it turns out I don’t know as much as I thought I did. Thank you for your apology, it does mean a lot. However I hardly know you, well- I only know one side of you so you’ll have to forgive me for being cautious.
Hermione
I reread my letter with a frown. It would do but didn’t come close to what I really wanted to say because even I didn’t know that.
Packing up my things I headed towards the exit and made my way to the owlery. I couldn’t risk borrowing Hedwig so I would have to use one of the school owls.
Carefully I made my way up the steps, making sure to look around and check there was no one I recognized around. I was in luck though; the owlery was empty apart from the owls themselves.
“Hello, can you take this to Draco Malfoy please?” I asked as I walked up to a nice looking brown owl. Gently it nipped my finger in response before I tied the note to its leg. It gave a soft hoot before taking flight. Slowly I walked over to the ledge and lent heavily on it as I watched the owl fly into the distance. If only I could do the same.
I sighed as I trudged down the steps from the astronomy tower. It had been a long day and I was more than ready to curl up and sleep for the next week. All day I worried about running into Draco in classes, afraid of what would happen if we got too close. My worry it turned out was all for nothing. He never showed in any of our shared classes and the teachers didn’t seem the least bit surprised. If they knew the truth they never let on and nothing was said to me which I appreciated.
“Granger.” I paused on the bottom step and looked sideways as I heard my name called. Leaning against the wall was Nott and he held his hands up in surrender as I took a small step back in panic.
“Not here to hurt you, just need to give you this.” He spoke carefully and slowly, holding out a sealed envelope. Frowning I slowly reached out and took it, flipping it over as I tried to figure out the sender. I didn’t need to wonder long as the Malfoy crest wax seal gave it away.
I looked up at him silently in question. Why was Malfoy sending me a letter?
“He promised you time, he’s giving you three days. This is just his way of communicating during that time. You can’t expect him to be completely cut off from you. He’s already going half mad.” He spoke with a shrug but at my obvious horrified expression he rushed on.
“Sorry bad joke. He’s fine.”
“Thank you. Tell him thank you for the time. I appreciate it.” I spoke as I tucked the letter away in my book bag.
“Tell him yourself when you write him back.”
“What makes you think I’ll write back?” I asked slightly offended.
“I guess I don’t, just hoping you will. See you round Granger.” He nodded before turning and walking in the opposite direction.
It was after dinner before I finally gave in to the urge to read the letter. I headed for the library, knowing I could bury myself in my corner and not be interrupted.
Hermione,
I know I promised you time, and as promised I will give you three days, but it’s all I can give. My Veela is strong and this separation isn’t something it takes lightly. I’m sure you’re surprised by my letter but the way I see it if I can’t see you for three days then I at least need some form of contact with you. This was my solution. I know you must have questions and although I, myself am still learning I am more than willing to help you in any way I can. This may come as a shock to you but I hope you take me up on my offer. I know I’ve been a prick in the past, and for that I am sincerely sorry, and I hope one day you can forgive me.
Draco
I sagged into my chair, the weight of the last twenty four hours finally setting in. I sighed heavily and re read the latter once more before taking out a spare piece of parchment and my quill.
Draco,
Thank you for the time, as I’m sure you are already aware I need it. You’re right I do have questions, I just don’t know where to start. I thought I knew a lot about Veelas, but as it turns out I don’t know as much as I thought I did. Thank you for your apology, it does mean a lot. However I hardly know you, well- I only know one side of you so you’ll have to forgive me for being cautious.
Hermione
I reread my letter with a frown. It would do but didn’t come close to what I really wanted to say because even I didn’t know that.
Packing up my things I headed towards the exit and made my way to the owlery. I couldn’t risk borrowing Hedwig so I would have to use one of the school owls.
Carefully I made my way up the steps, making sure to look around and check there was no one I recognized around. I was in luck though; the owlery was empty apart from the owls themselves.
“Hello, can you take this to Draco Malfoy please?” I asked as I walked up to a nice looking brown owl. Gently it nipped my finger in response before I tied the note to its leg. It gave a soft hoot before taking flight. Slowly I walked over to the ledge and lent heavily on it as I watched the owl fly into the distance. If only I could do the same.