Rating:
PG-13
House:
Astronomy Tower
Ships:
Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Characters:
Draco Malfoy Harry Potter Hermione Granger Ron Weasley
Genres:
Romance
Era:
The Harry Potter at Hogwarts Years
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire
Stats:
Published: 10/29/2002
Updated: 02/15/2004
Words: 40,776
Chapters: 20
Hits: 38,412

What Once Could Never Be...

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Story Summary:
After the summer between 5th and 6th year, Hermione comes back to Hogwarts having been abandoned by Ron and Harry for their girlfriends. Who will she turn to for comfort? Draco, of course. Little does she know that Draco is having problems of his own with his father, and they are involved in a prophecy that has to do with the war against Voldemort. The war of Light vs. Dark.

Chapter 01
10/29/2002

After the summer between 5th and 6th year, Hermione comes back to Hogwarts having been abandoned by Ron and Harry for their girlfriends. Who will she turn to for comfort? Draco, of course. Little does she know that Draco is having problems of his own with his father, and they are involved in a prophecy that has to do with the war against Voldemort. The war of Light vs. Dark.

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Chapter 02
11/05/2002

After the summer between 5th and 6th year, Hermione comes back to Hogwarts having been abandoned by Ron and Harry for their girlfriends. Who will she turn to for comfort? Draco, of course. Little does she know that Draco is having problems of his own with his father, and they are involved in a prophecy that has to do with the upcoming war against Voldemort. The war of Light vs. Dark.

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Chapter 03
11/14/2002

After the summer between 5th and 6th year, Hermione comes back to Hogwarts having been abandoned by Ron and Harry for their girlfriends. Who will she turn to for comfort? Draco, of course. Little does she know that Draco is having problems of his own with his father, and they are involved in a prophecy that has to do with the upcoming war against Voldemort. The war of Light vs. Dark.

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Chapter 04
11/25/2002

What's really going on with Draco and Hermione? What is the reason behind their changes in personality? And how will it change her relationship with Harry and Ron?

Words: 2,595
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Chapter 05
12/04/2002

What's going on between Draco and Hermione? What does it have to do with Harry? Will Lucius and Voldemort carry out their plan? What does it have to do with Draco's past?

Words: 1,437
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Chapter 06
12/04/2002

What's going on between Draco and Hermione? What does it have to do with Harry? Will Lucius and Voldemort carry out their plan? What does it have to do with Draco's past?

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Chapter 07
12/10/2002

Draco discovers that Hermione has been kidnapped. Will he risk everything to save her? How do Harry and Ron factor into this? And what will Hermione think of it all?

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Chapter 08
12/19/2002

Draco has discovered that Hermione has gone missing. He will learn about the mysterious prophecy that connects them all together and outlines the future of the wizarding world. Will he risk it all to save her?

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Chapter 09
01/10/2003

Will Draco save Hermione before it's too late? And how will Ron react to the news of the prophecy?

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Chapter 10
01/17/2003

The Death Eaters are after Hermione and Draco as they make their great escape. Will they get away? Or will Draco find out how cruel his father really is? Meanwhile, Harry and Ron are reflecting on the previous news. They tell Ginny and Lavender what is going on as they wait for word on Hermione.

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Chapter 11
01/29/2003

Hermione is dead. And Draco is grieving. Dumbledore delivers the news to Harry and Ron, and they hope that there was some way that Draco could save her. But there isn't. Or is there?

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Chapter 12
07/12/2003

A prophecy involving Draco, Hermione, Harry, and Ron has all brought them together in the fight against Voldemort. Tension is getting thick as things begin to look darker for our four heroes. Will all of them be able to get out of this newfound trouble?

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Chapter 13
07/24/2003

What happens when our four heroes go to the Halloween ball together? What is Dumbledore planning? Harry and Ron dress up as girls? And most importantly, what will become of Draco and Hermione's relationship when they learn that Draco's destiny is not as far off as he thinks?

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Chapter 14
08/23/2003

We pick up where we last left off with our heroes. Voldemort has effectively crashed the Halloween Ball while Hermione and Draco are standing outside. Draco knows what he has to do, but is Hermione ready to let him go?

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Chapter 15
10/02/2003

The epic saga continues as our heroes (Draco, Hermione, Harry, and Ron) start to make plans on what they're going to do about Voldemort. The prophecy is still hanging over their heads, but will they find the solution to save them all in time?

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Chapter 16
10/30/2003

Each side makes plans for the battle ahead, and Draco makes his way back to Hermione.

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Chapter 17
12/13/2003

Harry and Ron discuss the plan with Draco before he has to leave and go back to Voldemort. Hermione begins to show some backbone and the battle begins.

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Chapter 18
01/29/2004

The battle commences. Will Draco and Hermione make it through? What about Harry and Ron? What was the mysterious plan? And what will happen to Voldemort?

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Chapter 19
01/29/2004

The battle commences. Will Draco and Hermione make it through? What about Harry and Ron? What was the mysterious plan? And what will happen to Voldemort?

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The final installment of this saga where the explanation comes full circle. Dumbledore tells the whole story, and you might just be surprised at what that is.

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