This is meant as a Sequel to Iniga’s trilogy "Innocence Lost and Found," "Cyanide," and "Raised to the Third
Power".  I recommend you read them before reading this story if you have any real hopes of understanding
what’s going on and why. (At least read ILF and RTP, Cyanide is not necessary but it is well worth the read! :)

Authors Notes: CHAPTER 3 is DONE! (or RE-done). I’m much happier now!  ^_^  Sorry this took so long
to get out. I’ve been extremely busy with school-work and haven’t had much time to write or re-write as the case
may be. Bear with me on this chapter, things are definitely going to start picking up now. Thanks! You may have
noticed that I changed the title of this fic (if you didn’t…um what are you smoking?). Why, you may ask? Because
I like this title better, it fits with where I plan on taking the story, and because I AM THE ALMIGTHY AUTHOR!!! MWAHAHAHAHA!! *cough* I okay…really. *cough* Again just to clarify some things and to remind you all…
This story is NOT about religion. But it will be necessary at certain points in this story to reference back to religion,
but it is NOT and will NEVER BE the focus of this story.  I’m not trying to push religion on any of you. This story
is being written completely for your enjoyment, so… Enjoy! ^_^

Thank you: To all my reviewers: Juliet, green eyes, Kit O'Connor, JessiCA, Iniga, DarkAngel009988, KT Malfoy,
*~Me~*, Julia Potter daughter of Harry lover of Draco (WOW! That’s a mouthful! ^_~ ), PATRICIA KEENAN,
DivaDream, Elemental Wizard (Yes I did see an episode of that show once, although it wasn’t the inspiration for my
story, but you do give me an idea for another fic…Thanks!), mandraco, and --- (). I’ve been having a bit of trouble
with my e-mail, so if anyone has e-mailed me in the past few months you may want to do so again. I just now got
everything fixed!  If I left anyone out I apologize I’ll get you in the next chapter for sure! ^_^

Authors Notes II: Well, you all voted on it, so here it is! Our pairing for this story will be…Draco and…Are you
completely nuts!? No way am I telling; that would spoil the surprise. I guess you’ll just have to read and find out.  ^_^

This chapter is brought to you by Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”. I highly recommend you listen to it! I love that
song! ^_~

Dragon's Song

by Erin Finnlaith
 
 

Chapter 3
Tears in Heaven
 

She gazed out at the sea of colors spread out before her, trying to stop the tears from
falling. Why did this have to happen? Her hands trembled and she closed them into fists. I
do not want to deal with this, she thought. She pushed her auburn bangs out of her face as
the wind blew them back. Closing her eyes she tried to push back the painful memories,
she just wanted to forget…she didn’t want to think about what had happened that day…
 

* * * * * * * * * *

Sitting in the doctors office made her uneasy. Maybe it was that it was too clean for her
likeness, or that to her the stench of bad news laid heavy in the room. Whatever it was she
didn’t like it. Something was wrong, very wrong. No one would tell her what it was. The
doctors passed her by, glancing at her every so often, then they’d go right back to checking
their charts. The nurses weren’t much better, they kept coming over and asking if she was
okay, if she needed anything. It was driving her insane. She wasn’t okay! She needed to
know what was going on! She needed to know if her parents were all right!

Across from her sat her aunt, looking miserable and tired, not surprising since they’d been
there for nearly twelve hours now. Sighing she turned to look at the clock. Six pm. She held
her armrest tightly and at the same time tapped her fingers. It was agonizing! It was like
waiting for some verdict. “Why are they taking so long?” she asked, breaking the deafening
silence of the room. As if in answer to her question the door opened, and a woman entered,
her graying hair was in a tight bun and she wore glasses. The look in the woman’s eyes
spoke of anything but good news.

“Hello, I’m Dr. Hall,” she said and gave them a quick, terse smile. “I was the one assigned
to treat your parents in ICU.”

“Was?” She raised her gaze to meet Dr. Hall’s. “What do you mean was?” she asked
sharply.

Dr. Hall hesitated a moment before answering. “I’m sorry. There was nothing we could do.
They were just too far gone.” Looking at the young woman in front of her with tears in her
eyes, Dr. Hall felt her heart wrench. “I’m sorry,” she whispered.
 

* * * * * * * * * *

Her parents were gone. Taken away by a careless drunk driver, while she was left behind.
Alone. Left behind while her parents went to…where? She’d always believed in heaven,
had been taught about it in Sunday school. She tried to remember what she’d been told but
could only recall that heaven was a place of great beauty where there would be no more
pain or sorrow. But thoughts of eternal peace and perfect happiness brought her little comfort.

“It’s not fair!!” Raising her face to the sky she shouted at the top of her lungs. “Why!? Why
did you take them away!? Why did they have to die!?” Her shouts subsided into heart
wrenching sobs as the tears she had been fighting won over. “Mom…Dad…I miss you so
much. How could you leave me? I wish you were here right now. I wish you would tell me
everything’s going to okay.” Her throat felt raw from crying so hard and she was tired. She
watched as the clouds flew over-head, the sun reflecting off them gave them an almost
heavenly glow. Orange, purple and blue swirled in a vibrant mass of colors streaking across
the sky, as the sun began to set. The overall effect was awe-inspiring. “Would you know
my name if I saw you in heaven?” she sang in a gentle voice. “Would it be the same if I saw
you in heaven? I must be strong and carry on. Cause I know I don’t belong here in heaven.
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand if I saw you in
heaven? I’ll find my way, through night and day. Cause I know I just can’t stay here in
heaven.” Tears again filled her eyes, she tried to blink them back but they fell in rivets down
her face. “Beyond the door, there’s peace I’m sure. And I know there’ll be no more Tears
in Heaven…” Sobs once again racked her body. Burying her face in her hands, she let the
pain wash over her.

Her head snapped up. What was that? Her gaze swept across the yard searching for the
source of the strange sound. I know I heard something, she thought. Turning around she
gasped at what she saw and stared disbelievingly at the figure standing before her.

“Malfoy…”

“Granger…”
 
 
 

I know another cliffhanger. I promise you it will get better. Once again thank you all for your votes;
I hope you enjoyed this chapter.  Chapter 4 promises to be a good one. Now that Draco realizes his
assignment how will he react? Heaven must have made a mistake. How will Hermione react to seeing
her nemesis, thought to be dead, standing in her backyard? Stay tuned for chapter 4. Remember to
read and review! Chocolate chibi Draco’s to all who do!  ^_^ Till next time!
 

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