A/N: A AU fanfic full of one shots from seventh year Hogwarts the war never happened Voldemort was never born but Lily and James Potter were indeed killed in a car crash thus Harry lived and was bought up by Sirius. After this Draco, Lucius and Narcissa had more relaxed views on blood purity. Contains mature themes.

1st December 1997

Hermione's POV

It was a cold winter Monday morning in Scotland and a young witch named Hermione Granger was sat on the Gryffindor table in the great hall at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Next to her sat her best friends Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and his younger sister Ginny. She hopelessly sighed as she looked at the Slytherin table and saw the Head boy Draco Malfoy talking to Astoria Greengrass. She felt a pang of jealousy as she had been harbouring a crush on the blonde wizard for quite some time. The pair looked to be flirting this made Hermione more jealous and upset. All of her friends were in loving relationships Harry had been dating Pansy Parkinson for over a year, Ron had been dating Luna Lovegood for the past eighteen months and Ginny had been dating Blaise Zabini for just over eight weeks. Hermione was envious because all of her friends relationships and the fact they had got together with their long term crushes but she hadn't. Hermione had had a month and a half long relationship with Justin Finch-Fletchley the previous year to try and take her mind of off the blonde Adonis who currently held her heart but he cruelly dumped her after she said she wouldn't sleep with him. He didn't lose sleep over it of course he had begun dating Susan Bones shortly after and they were still together to this day.

Hermione quickly finished her jam smothered toast and made it to her first class of the day Potions. She did so briskly as her friends met with their significant others and partook in some kissing. But what she didn't see was the face of the Head boy who looked quite saddened at her quick disappearance from the hall.

Draco's POV

Draco had just finished his scrambled eggs on toast as he glanced over to the Gryffindor table to see the brunette that currently held his heart. This witch was Hermione Granger the Head girl. Draco had fallen for her in his fourth year when they both worked together on a charms project. Astoria Greengrass pulled him from his gaze by tapping him on the shoulder.

'Hello Astoria, What can I help you with today?' Asked Draco.

'Hey, I was just wondering if you knew when the next Quidditch practice was?' Purred the blonde witch.

'This Saturday I believe. Oi Blaise.' Draco shouted.

'Yes mate.' Replied Blaise.

'Quidditch practice is on Saturday isn't it Tori wants to know.' Replied Draco with a wince.

'Bloody hell mate I thought you were meant to be the team captain and yes it is. Here is me thinking you wanted my advice on asking out a curtain brunette headed Lioness.' Said Blaise with a smirk.

'To what are you referring to?' Retorted Draco.

'Your very clear romantic feelings towards Hermione Granger.' Said Astoria with a laugh.

'Ok, yes I do like her I'm just waiting for the best time to ask her on a date ok. I really like her but I don't want to make myself look stupid in doing so. I have to still live with her for six months and I don't want it to be awkward.' Replied Draco with a sigh.

'Well we have the winter ball coming up how about if you take her as your date.' Daphne Greengrass cut in.

Draco liked this idea and let a smile form on his face. He had dated girls before to try and take his mind of off the longing feel he felt for the feisty Head girl but no one quit filled the hole in his heart. The winter ball had been Hermione, Ginny and Pansy's idea to add a bit of fun to Hogwarts. He had loved the idea. The ball had been announced the day before and instantly people had asked their significant others to the ball And Draco would do anything in his power to take Hermione to the ball.

'Daphne, I like how you are thinking. I will do just that.' Replied Draco and all of his friends faced looked like they were relieved. Everyone had seen Draco pining over the Muggleborn for years and they were all threatening the younger years to keep their mouths shut and not ruin Draco's moment to get the witch he loved.

Draco was just about to walk over to the Gryffindor table to ask Hermione when she ran quickly out of the hall in near tears. This made him want to make her his even more.

After all of the classes were done for the day half of Slytherin were expecting a big romantic show over dinner, but the other half of the house which knew Draco knew it wasn't his style. Draco had waited until dinner was over and everyone had headed back to their dormentries. He knew that Hermione would have headed to the library so made his way back to the head dorms where he had a quick shower, changed into comfortable clothing and sat himself down in the living area with the novel he was currently reading. Fifteen minutes after this Hermione entered the dorm and sat herself down. Draco knew it was now or never.

'Hey Hermione. Can I ask you something?' said Draco nervously.

'Fire away.' Said Hermione worried.

'Would you like to accompany me to the winter ball as my date?' asked Draco anticipating Hermione's answer.

'Yes. I would love to.' Hermione replied with a huge smile

Both Draco and Hermione had huge smiles displayed on their faces as they went up to their respective rooms. Hermione knew this was her chance to wow Draco. Draco however knew that this was his only chance to be happy with Hermione.

20th December 1997

The day of the ball had finally arrived. It had been the talk of the school for the last month. Sadly, only people from year 4 and up could attend with third years being able to with a date from an older year. The day had been spent getting ready with Hermione commandeering the head dorms for her and her girlfriends to get ready. The group consisted of Ginny, Pansy, Luna and Daphne. They had all taken it in turns to shower and to give each other facial's, manicure's and Pedicure's. Each person had chose a dress from Gladrags two weeks previously in Hogsmede. Hermione had chosen a figure hugging, halter neck silver gown with emerald embellishments. With matching emerald accessories. She had her normally curly hair straightened and put in a high ponytail, and a fine but slightly visible layer of make-up.

Ginny had chosen a long purple dress with a slit up the right knee which showed off her long toned legs. She had bought black shoes and bag which went with the small design on the back of the dress which covered the zip. She had chosen to halo braid her hair. Ginny had gone with a smoky feel with her eye make-up and a nude lip. Ginny was being accompanied to the ball by her boyfriend Blaise Zabini

Pansy had chosen to wear a daring low-cut knee-length red dress to show off her ample cleavage and long toned legs. she had also bought a black bag and shoes. She had curled her normally straight hair so it fell into soft waves. She had done her make-up to look like her outfit with winged out black eyeliner and red lipstick. Pansy was being accompanied by her boyfriend Harry Potter.

Luna had bought a long backless lemon coloured dress with a golden design running down the front. She had picked out gold shoes and bag. She had put her hair into a bun with soft tendrils framing her face. She had put on a soft face of make-up with a pop of colour coming from the pink lipstick she was wearing. Luna was attending the ball with her long-term boyfriend Ron Weasley.

Finally, Daphne had chosen a soft pink dress to wear which had straps crossing in multiple times down her back. She had picked out a pair of nude shoes and bag to go with the dress. She had styled her hair into a milkmaid braid. She had applied a small amount of make-up to give herself a healthy rosy glow. Daphne was being accompanied to the ball by her boyfriend Theo Nott.

The girls eagerly made their way down to the great hall after applying a spritz of their favourite perfumes. This is where they met with their respective dates who all presented the ladies with a corsage.

'You look gorgeous Hermione.' Said Draco with a sense of awe that the gorgeous witch in front of him was all his for the evening.

'Thank you Draco. You look very handsome yourself' Replied Hermione with a purr.

Draco had wore a set of black dress robes and a tousled look with his hair. This look seemed popular because every boy had chose to wear nearly the same outfit. As they made their way into the hall which was decorated like a winter wonderland. They found a table to sit at to eat the winter ball meal. The starter was a warming vegetable soup with a bread roll. The main course was a fillet of Salmon served with dauphinoise potatoes and steamed broccoli. The desert was chocolate fondant with vanilla cream. After everyone had demolished their meal the tables were vanished leaving a dance floor.

As Head boy and girl Draco and Hermione were expected to start the dance. They both started to dance . They moved with rhythm this made the sexual tension radiate of off the pair. As the first dance came to an end the pair realised that they couldn't move they looked around and realised that the reason that they couldn't move was because of some enchanted mistletoe above them. Draco knew that he had to make this kiss memorable to ensure some sought of future between him and Hermione. Oddly Hermione thought the same thing. Draco cupped Hermione's face and started to kiss her softly. Hermione responded to this almost immediately and after not long the kiss had become very passionate. With everyone around them wolf-whistling and catcalling. They ended the kiss very blushed and needing some air. This is when they realised that everyone was applauding them. this died down after a minute with Hermione and Draco both walking off the dance floor to see their friends. Hermione's were happy for her and telling her to drag him back for another dance. Draco's were shaking his hand, patting his back and telling him to 'get in there'.

Draco asked Hermione for another dance after talking to Crabbe and Goyle who were attending the dance with Millicent Bulstrode and Tracey Davies. They couldn't help but laugh at the fact that Neville Longbottom was doing a good job of chatting up Hannah Abbot who was his date. They both continued to dance for a further hour and left the floor to talk. Bypassing a snogging Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnegan. Lavender Brown, Padma and Parvati Patil both said how gorgeous Hermione looked before running off the find their dates Zacharias Smith, Terry Boot and Michael Corner.

'Hermione, I still can't get over that kiss earlier. Did you enjoy it?' Said Draco uneasy.

'Yes without a flicker of a doubt Draco. I have liked you for years but I thought you weren't getting any of the signals Ii was sending you.' Replied Hermione with a reassuring tone.

'So you were flirting.' The truth suddenly dawned on Draco.

'Yes, I have been for a number of years now.' Replied Hermione.

'So I'm going to ask you a question which I should of asked you years ago.' said Draco anxiously.

'Fire away.' Replied Hermione nervously.

'Would you like to go out with me. I really like you Hermione and I would love to be able to call you my Girlfriend.' Replied Draco quickly.

'Yes Draco I would love to be your girlfriend.' Replied Hermione almost instantly.

Draco smiled before colliding his lips with Hermione's. Hermione melted into the kiss and his touch. Enjoying every second. The kiss only stopped when the new couple both needed air.

All of Draco and Hermione's friends had said how much of a fantastic couple they both made and were thrilled of them. Severus Snape had taken Draco to the side and told him not to abuse the privilege of living with Hermione, reminded him of the contraceptive charm and told him how happy he was for him. Draco was embarrassed but thanked his Godfather for his advice and compliment.

The couple both felt that this night was the best of both of their lives and couldn't wait to see what their futures brought.

14th February 1998

Draco and Hermione have now been a couple for nearly three months. After going home for Christmas at Hogwarts they had both spent a day at each other's respective houses to meet their parents. Draco had instantly hit it off with Hermione's parents Richard and Jean Granger due to his gentlemanly manner and Draco had assured Hermione's father he wouldn't take advantage of his daughter like Justin previously tried to do and to take care of her this impressed both Jean and Richard who welcomed him into their family with open arms. Like Hermione the Granger's were falling in love with Draco

Hermione had been terrified upon meeting Draco's parents Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy because she knew they were both from strict pureblood families. Her terror quickly dissolved when Narcissa greeted her with a warm hug upon entering Malfoy Manor. Lucius despite his cold exterior welcomed her with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. After having tea the Malfoy matriarch and patriarch were won over by the feisty Gryffindor saying that her blood status didn't matter to them but her love of Draco did. Narcissa and Lucius warned Hermione to look after Draco which she quickly promised to them that she would. This then lead to the two older Malfoy's welcoming her into the family. Like Draco the Malfoy's were falling in love with Hermione.

They had spent the previous day kissing, hanging out with friends and exchanging gifts. Draco had bought Hermione a necklace which had two intertwining hearts one with rubies set in gold and the other emeralds set in silver symbolising them both as a couple. Hermione had given Draco a pair of silver cufflinks each embossed with an emerald DLM with a snake forming a line underneath.

Hermione's POV

It was Draco and Hermione's first St. Valentine's day together and Hermione knew she had to make this one special. Hermione had knew that she had fallen in love with Draco over Christmas and she thought the best way to tell him her feelings were to give him something that no one else would ever get. Her virginity. She knew she was ready to finally sleep with Draco and she thought making love to him would help him know of her feelings. She had already had many sexual encounters with Draco they had done practically everything but had sex yet. Hermione had bought a matching set of emerald green, satin lingerie which consisted of a push up bra and Brazilian knickers. At Hogsmede the week before. She had put the set on after having a warm bath, magically teasing and drying her hair and putting on some honey scented body butter. Instead of walking into her room she turned to Draco's room and contained her nerves as she walked into his room. He was sat in his satin black boxers reading a book whilst sat on his bed. This all changed when Hermione walked in. He immediately looked up his eyes hungry looking at Hermione's near naked body.

'I want to tell you and ask you something Draco' Said Hermione confidently.

'Go on' Said Draco not taking his eyes of off Hermione's near naked form.

'I love you Draco and I want you to be my first? I'm definitely ready to do this.' said Hermione oozing confidence.

'I love you too Hermione. Are you sure there is no turning back after this.' Responded Draco caringly.

'I know that. I want to do this Draco and I want to do this with you. I want you to take me Draco' Said Hermione sexily.

Draco saw this as the green light to go ahead he walked up to Hermione and started to kiss her leading her over to his bed. Her knees buckled as she felt the bed behind her. She softly fell and landed on the bed where Draco quickly joined her. He was kissing his way down her neck and chest until he got to her bra. He removed the piece of material from her body and started to lavish attention on her bare breasts touching, kissing and liking both. Before kissing his way down her stomach. He quickly made his way down to womanhood and removed the lacy green material covering it. He licked her folds before inserting a digit into her this made Hermione moan in pleasure and grip the green sheets surrounding her. He inserted another digit into her thrusting his fingers deeply and stroking her sensitive clitoris before long Draco removed his fingers and started to tease her with his mouth. Liking, kissing and sucking at every moment he could after one last stroke with his tongue he felt Hermione shudder and cry out in pleasure as her orgasm hit.

After licking his lips and he started to kiss Hermione who could feel his arousal. Hermione removed his boxers and discarded them onto the carpet. She was stroking him and pleasuring him with her mouth before he pinned her to the bed and checked one last time this is what she wanted. Hermione nodded and after casting a contraceptive charm Draco replaced his moth onto hers and started to kiss her as he slowly entered her. Feeling a bit of restraint at the beginning he thrust into her deeper fully sheathed in her now. This made Hermione cry out in agony. However Draco kissed this all away and continued his thrusts. Hermione's agony soon turned into pleasure and wrapped her legs around Draco for more depth and a better feeling in general.

Hermione felt her orgasm quickly approaching with every thrust. Draco thrust into her once more before she cried out Draco's name in pleasure and fell into oblivion as her orgasm hit her. Draco joined her almost immediately hitting his orgasm and crying Hermione's name in the process and joining her in oblivion. The par detangled themselves from each other to gain their breath back.

'That was wonderful' They both said in unison.

'No regrets' Asks Draco.

'None whatsoever. I love you Draco.' replied Hermione.

'I love you too Hermione' Replied Draco.

Draco's POV

Draco has a feel of awe in his system. He has just lost his virginity to the witch he loves. The feel of euphoria sets in as he sees the tired witch besides him and realises his future is made with her and he will do anything within his power to keep her. After a couple more rounds of making love Draco and Hermione clean themselves up and they snuggle up together in bed and fall asleep. Thoroughly content, thoroughly in love with each other and excited for what their future would bring. After all she is his lioness and he is her dragon.