He had tried to hate her, to hate those like her, to hate everyone that he had been taught to hate. He said the right words, sneered with all of his might, and played the villain. But it had never been him. He had known it was wrong. And now he was going to try his damnedest to make it right. He only worried that it was too late.

Masquerade ball. A pair of gray eyes met hers. And then they disappeared. Hermione had to find him, for a reason she could not explain. But when she finds him, what will happen? Slightly AU

Hermione attempts to teach Draco the Patronus Charm, but without a happy memory to reflect on, what will Malfoy do? Oneshot- but possibly more- for a Dramione challenge on Tumblr .

A lonely and broken Hermione finds comfort in the arms of an old enemy. Inspired by 'Winter Birds' by Ray LaMontagne.