The sound of Hermione's heels connecting with hard marble floor echoed through the walls and her hand gripped Draco's tighter, her nerves finally getting to her. She wasn't sure why she felt anxious about this, she's done worse things than this but... The unsettling feeling in the back of her head made her uncomfortable. They walked down the hall, taking turns until they finally arrived. Hermione slowed down, her chest rising visibly because of her hard breathing. Draco, sensing her distress, turned around, coming to stand in front of her."You've been waiting for this for awhile, darling, don't let fear take it away from you."It's not fear, Draco, it's the truth that I will be put in front of." She shrugged, sadly. "It's the thing that I denied all these years, since the day on that train. I considered them as my family and yet here I am, moments away from one of them getting a life sentence."Draco noticed her quivering lip and pulled her close, her hands instantly wrapping around his middle. It still made her ache in her heart. The feeling of loneliness returning from time to time, especially when she thought about those rare moments of happiness she got with them by her side."You have me now, Hermione, no one can take that away." He carefully caressed her head, not ruining her neatly tied hair. "I once told you that even death doesn't have any chances of separating us and I don't plan on breaking that promise."Hermione pulled back and smiled. On these rare occasions, he feels proud and blessed to be the only one who witnesses her smile, he's the only one who can make it happen. And he will sooner bring death to all than let anyone destroy that sight.They separated slightly when they heard the sound of someone clearing their throat and turned to look behind Hermione.