Beneath The Facade
She fights against my hold, desperate to escape before the tears fall.
Her body shakes in my grasp, and she breaks down in tears. Her sobs rack her body.
"Hermione," I whisper, pulling her into a protective embrace. Her head falls against my shoulder, and she cries profusely. Her tears wet my suit, but I don't care. I run my hand down her back, soothing her. "It's okay," I murmur, clutching the back of her head with a fierce tenderness that makes my heart burn.
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