Wedding Date

Part one

A/N: Hey guys, yet another story from the priestess. This story idea came to my mind after I saw the movie. I changed things around because I didn't want to copy it completely. Of course I had to condense it and cut a lot of things out that were in the movie and only do the basic parts of it. I feel that the scenes are very fluid. I hope you enjoy it. I also recommend you see the movie. Debra Messing is really funny in it. The reason I changed the story is one, I didn't want to give the movie away. Two…I have to stay true to my favorite pairings, no matter what. There are only two chapters…so enjoy.

Hermione sighed as she looked at old pictures. A silent tear fell down her cheek onto the picture. The picture was of her and her ex-fiancé Ron. Two years ago Ron broke up their 7 year relationship for no reason. She never recovered. Now her little sister was getting marries and Ron was the best man. What is a girl to do? She needed a date and quick, yet she has not dated anyone since the breakup. So she did the next best thing.

Hermione hastily turned the pages of her magazine to the section of hiring your date. Why not? She dialed the number and waited for a response. How bad could it be? She twisted the cord around her finger as she bit her lip in anticipation through every ring.

- - -

Hermione held her train ticket firmly in her hand. Her "date" should be here any minute. She didn't know what to expect. She went through her purse and found her lip gloss. Nervous habit #1: Continuous application of lip gloss.

She put it back when she heard. "Can I sit here?" She quickly looked up to see the face of the last person she would expect. Her jaw hung open

"I thought the voice sounded familiar."

"Are you my date?" Hermione's cheek blushed.

"Unless you want to return me." He ran his fingers through his short hair."

"Sit, sit. Let me explain my situation."

"I already know it. Your little sister Kimberlee is getting married to Neville Longbottom and he has named Ron Weasley as his best man. Ron is your ex yet you are still hung up on your relationship since the breakup was so sudden and he never really gave you a reason why."

"Wow, you're good."

He smiled.

"So how did you know it was me?"

"Well Granger, your voice is very recognizable."

"Then why did you want this job?"

"Because I have some unfinished business to settle."

Hermione held her head. "This is a disaster."

"Not really."

"Yes it is Draco. Half the guests know who you are."

Malfoy smirked kindly at her.

"Stop smiling at me like that. It is so unlike you and weird."

"Fine, I was just trying to be nice."

"Maybe u shouldn't go at all."

"I think it's too late for that."

"I guess you're right. Well, I guess I will have to play the cards I was given. When we get there we have to act like a couple. We are madly in love. This has to be good enough to fool my best friend."

"So if Harry believes it, we are as good as gold."

"Yeah. That will be the hardest thing to do though."

"You also want to make Ron jealous don't you?"

"Well…yeah and I guess you are the perfect person to do it."

Malfoy smirked.

- - -

Hermione shoved her last bag into the trunk.

"How many bags do you need?"

"Oh shove off."

"So what is your family like? I have never heard of you having a sister."

"My sister and I never really got along. And when I when I went to Hogwarts she got to be spoiled by our parents. Now she is marrying one of our classmates and can't wait to be the center of attention.

"But what is your family like?"

"Oh, they are all crazy."

"That's promising."

Hermione laughed. She looked out the window at the places of her childhood. She was returning with the one person her close friends couldn't stand.

"Don't worry Hermione. Everyone will think we are dating. There is no reason to fret."

"It is so weird to hear you being nice."

"Comes with the job. Is that a problem?"

"No, just something I have to get used to."

Malfoy smiled.

"Here we are." The driver pulled into the drive way.

Malfoy studied the house that he would be spending the next few days at.

Hermione climbed out and went to grab her bags. Malfoy followed to help.

"Is this the house you grew up in?"

"Yup. Typical muggle neighborhood. It's not much but its home."

"It's nice."

"Thanks."

Hermione had one bag over her shoulder, one small one in her hand along with her purse. Her 3 suitcases were carried by the driver and Malfoy who had one of his own.

Hermione rang the bell and the door quickly opened.

"Hi Hermione."

"Hello Harry!"

Harry quickly hugged her. "Let me help you with your bags."

"Oh thanks Harry. You are so sweet."

Malfoy smiled. "Hello Potter."

Harry's smile faded. "M-Malfoy. What are you doing here?"

"I am Hermione's date."

Harry's mouth hung open. "Is this true?"

Hermione nodded. "I didn't know how to tell you since I did not know how you would take it."

Harry gripped the handle of Hermione's bags tightly. Rage flickered in his eyes. Hermione approached him.

"Calm down Harry."

Harry didn't respond, just glared at Malfoy.

"Draco, honey. Can I have a few minutes with Harry?"

"Certainly. I will pay the driver."

Harry and Hermione walked into the kitchen.

"Harry, he has changed since Graduation."

"I don't care Hermione, how could you go out with him?"

"I-I really don't have an answer to that, because it just happened."

Harry turned his back to her and dropped her bags to the floor.

"Harry…" She touched his shoulder and he turned around. Their noses just missed each other. Harry swallowed hard. They were now dangerously close to each other. "Please don't be mad Harry."

Harry didn't respond but quickly left the room leaving Hermione to carry her own bags.

Malfoy entered the kitchen as soon as he left. Tears swelled in her eyes and Malfoy pulled her into his chest and let her cry.

"Thank you Malfoy."

"Don't mention it."

He wiped her tears.

"Hermione? Hermione are you here?" Her mother called.

"Yes Mum."

"Oh good." Hermione's mother entered the kitchen.

"So glad to see you my dear, how was your trip?"

"It was okay."

"Who is this?" Her mother smiled at Malfoy and held her hand out to him.

"This is Draco, my boyfriend."

Hermione's mother smiled. "He is a cute one."

Hermione blushed.

"Hurry on outside, every one is waiting to see you Honey bunny."

"Okay Mum."

She smiled at Draco before leaving.

"Honey Bunny?"

"Nickname."

Draco nodded because he understood.

"Want to meet the bride and groom?"

"Sure."

Hermione grabbed his sleeve and pulled him through her house and into her backyard. Many close family members and friends were littered around her yard. Kimberlee was easy to spot. When she saw Hermione a big smile grew on her face. "Hermione!" She made her way through groups of people to her. "You made it."

Draco stared at the blond Hermione clone.

Hermione forced on a smile. "Kimberlee!"

They hugged.

"Who is this hunk?"

"Draco, Draco Malfoy." He held out his hand. They shook hands.

"Let me get Neville. Oh Neville!"

Neville made his way out of the crowd towards them.

"Neville, Hermione and her date are here."

Neville looked up to see Hermione but inhaled sharply when he saw Malfoy.

"Hello Neville. Long time no see." Hermione hugged him.

Malfoy held out a hand. Neville hit it away. "What are you going to do, hex me at my own wedding?"

"I grew up. I am not like that anymore."

"Yeah, yeah sure. Do you expect me to believe that?"

"Neville, he is a changed man. I really hope you guys can get along."

"He better be or he will not be attending our wedding."

"He will be on his best behavior, won't you honey?"

Draco nodded.

"Wait 'till Ron sees this." Neville ran off.

Hermione's face suddenly turned pale as her smile faded.

Draco put one arm around her waist and whispered into her ear. "It will be okay."

She nodded.

Kimberlee twisted her finger around one of her blond curls. "Soo…how did you meet?"

Damn we didn't come up with a good scenario…

Draco looked at her smiling. "We went to Hogwarts together and a few months ago. I was at this café and saw Hermione sitting there. I decided to catch up on old time." He held Hermione close.

Damn he is good.

"Oh …" She saw Neville and Ron. "Here's Ron."

Hermione bit her lip.

"Hello Hermione…Hello Draco."

"Hello Weasley."

"…Hi Ron."

Ron ran his fingers through his hair. "How are you Hermione?"

"I'm alright."

Ron smiled. Kimberlee flirted with Malfoy as Neville had one arm around her shoulders. Harry came up next to them and pulled Hermione by the arm. "You wouldn't mind if I stole her away for a minute would you? You did steal 7 years of her life so one minute wouldn't be much would it?"

Ron frowned and Harry pulled Hermione back into the house.

Neville and Kimberlee walked off leaving Ron and Malfoy alone.

"So, how are you Ron?"

"All right. Just can't stop thinking of this one girl. We had a relationship awhile ago but now she is with another guy. I miss her."

Malfoy nodded his head slowly.

- - -

"This will be your room Hermione."

"Mom, this is my room."

"Well I know that dear but this is where you and Draco will stay."

"Me…and Draco?"

"Yes. Have fun you two!" She left the room.

Hermione looked at her queen sized bed. "Oh shit."

Draco closed the door and put his stuff down. "Nice room"

"Thanks." She put pillows down the middle of the bed.

Malfoy began to undress. "So tell me about the party tomorrow."

Hermione turned away from him. "Just a little something. The men do their thing and the women do theirs."

"Sounds like fun."

"As long as you behave."

Malfoy laughed.

Hermione grabbed her nightgown and went into the bathroom to change.

"I talked to Ron today." Malfoy said as he finished dressing.

"Really…"

"I think he still likes you."

Hermione's arms fell to her side. She slid down the wall.

- - -

"Drink, Drink, Drink!"

Hermione took a shot and then wiped her mouth.

Everyone cheered. Kimberlee ordered one as well. Kimberlee took her shot and everyone cheered. Hermione and Kimberlee started laughing.

"I haven't ahd this much fun in a long time."

"Me neither."

Hermione held her shot glass up. "To your wedding."

"No don't…"

"Why not?"

"I don't deserve to be married."

"Of course you do."

Kimberlee shook her head. "No I don't."

- - -

Harry held out his hand to Draco. "I wanted to apologize for the way I acted yesterday. I am glad you are here."

"Thank you."

Ron stood there with his arms crossed.

Kimberlee snuck into the men's section. Ron walked over to her.

"What are you doing here?"

"I need to talk to you."

Draco looked over Harry's shoulder as he talked. Ron held her by the shoulders practically yelling at her. Kimberlee started to cry. Malfoy pushed Harry to the side. "Excuse me." He quickly ran to them and pushed Ron away from her. "Don't touch her Ron."

"Mind your own business."

"Don't hurt Kimberlee."

"Who ever said I ever had to listen to you?"

Malfoy pulled out his wand.

"You wouldn't use that in front of muggles."

"Try me."

Ron looked at Kimberlee and let go of her. He quickly walked away.

"Thank you." Kimberlee cried into his chest.

"Why was Ron treating you this way?"

"Well…it's all because 5 years ago…"