Chapter 8 — Unsave Me
“Why are you here, Malfoy? Did you come to spread your little Death Eater terror? Are you here to redeem yourself and finally prove that you are indeed, evil? Tell me, come on.” Hermione paused, waiting for Draco to answer. “You’ve got a good show going, with your tears and all. They all believe you. But I don’t.” She sat on the bed and moved closer to Draco.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Draco breathed in deeply, controlling his fury. “I said, go away. Consider this your last warning.” Draco pushed her away and walked towards the window.
“If you think I am scared of you because of the violation you made to your forearm, you are dead-wrong.” Hermione decided to stand up and walk around the room.
In a blink of an eye, Draco was able to corner Hermione. She was against the wall and his arms were locking her in. She could feel his hot breath on her face as he spoke. “I do not know what the fuck you are talking about.”
“Get off me!” Hermione tried to push him away but he was too strong. It surprised her that someone that seemed so weak could have that much strength.
“No, listen to me first.” His eyes pierced through her, making her shudder.
“I won’t.” She paused. “I am not afraid of you.” She tried to intimidate him with her gaze but her voice gave her away.
“Then why does your voice tremble so?” He whispered into her ear. “Listen to me, silly little girl. How I wish that this was all a ruse, a mission to spread my ‘little Death Eater terror,’ as you put it.” He inhaled and searched for her eyes. “But it is not.” She could feel his arms and his whole body trembling.
“What is this then?” she spat.
“This,” he took a deep breath, “is real.” He moved his face closer to her and tried to speak calmly. “I do not have any fucking memories, so whatever you think I was, I do not remember. I have no fucking recollection, so I am afraid that I am not that person anymore. I do not know myself, so it is impossible that you do.” He paused and then screamed, “You do not get to say shit about me.” Draco shoved her to the side, making her lose her balance. He caught Hermione’s arm before she could fall.
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