Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or the book or the places mentioned in this fictional story. They belong to J.K. Rowling. I'm also not making any money out of this story.

Author note: Not completely compatible with Order of the Phoenix or the Half-blood Prince. I will be making reference to them but you will notice how some things are a little different. I am trying to follow those guidelines strictly but will change them to suit my fiction. In other words, Draco is still going to try and kill Dumbledore. He just hides it better. This is a Draco/Hermione fiction. The rating is to stay on the safe side. This story does contain bad language and suggested adult situations. Words in Italics are thoughts.

Introduction: Six year is up and what does Hermione have to deal with? Hiding her underage marriage to Draco from everybody, new wizarding laws and throw in Lord Voldemort just for fun. Draco/Hermione

Chapter 1

The small room had a stiff atmosphere in it. It wasn't that the soft green chairs make the occupants uncomfortable, neither was it the fact the large scenic windows let in a lot of sun with a great view of the calm ocean with the sun rising behind it. No, even in this beautiful surreal and calm environment, Hermione couldn't help put play with her fingers nervously. She was standing however, in front of the two most far-stretched couples in the world. On the couch in front of her were her parents. Although they were dressed in summer beach wear, it didn't seem to reach their faces. They both had silent questions flashing in their concerned eyes which ever so often would dart to the other occupants of the room. Giving them a quick glance, Hermione noticed that they at least seemed unfazed. Sure they couldn't have been seated farther away from her parents. The Malfoy's did hate muggles after all.
'This was a mistake. What have I been thinking?' Hermione turned from them and walked to the window, taking deep breaths to calm her nerves. Thinking back to the events that all let up to this.

'I guess that it all started when Dumbledore made that announcement in the beginning off last year.'

Flashback

The mood in the great hall of Hogwarts was somber. Everybody still remembered that one of its students did not come back this year. All still remembered the events of the tri wizard tournament that was held last year at the school of witchcraft and wizardry. For Harry, Ron and Hermione this is to be their fifth year. Harry was beaming. He was after all the newly appointed Quidditch captain of the Gryffindor team. Prof. Dumbledore stood at the front of the hall addressing them all.
"... And on a last note, we all know what had happened at the end of last year. The ministry and myself had seen that as a warning that we, here at Hogwarts, have to reinforce all our safety and security measures. That is why the school will be closing just before Christmas and will then re-open at the start of the normal school year."
At the sudden rush of voices spreading rumors and voicing concern, the old headmaster quickly raised his hands and silence fell among the students of the four houses.
"Do not worry. The school will be placed under the Epoch alacrity spell. For those of you who have not heard of this spell, it basically means that one day in the outside world will be the same as 3 days in Hogwarts. You will all still have the same amount of school days as a normal year entailed, but you will all finish the year before Christmas. Yes, that means a holiday of 9 months, in which all the protection spell around Hogwarts will be recast."

End Flashback

That year proved a challenging one. Having DA lessons with Harry, the Weasley twins leaving with a bang, Ron becoming Keeper, and the Order had a direct confrontation with Lord Voldemort himself, finally proving that Dumbledore was right all along, even at the expense of loosing someone of the order. That is why Hermione really appreciated the surprise her parents had for her. Due to the fact that she would be with them for such a long period of time, they decided on a long holiday away from it all. That is how she ended up on this remote island. And ultimately, in the same room as Lucius Malfoy. It scared her to think that he was there that night when Sirius died. 'No, he wasn't!' She reprimanded herself. 'I must believe Draco! He promised me his dad is not a Death Eater. That someone is running around with Polyjuice potion, trying to give his father a bad name.' Feeling an arm encircling her waist, she turned to see Malfoy standing next to her, giving her his usual smirk, she smiled and allowed him to take her hand and lead her back to their parents on the couches.

Draco's entrance into the room did not ease any tension. Clearing his throat, Draco stated in a clear unwavering voice. "Hermione and I are getting married tomorrow at sunrise." All eyes flashed towards her, and she couldn't help but tighten her grip on his hand. Draco squeezed back reassuringly.
"Draco?" Came his mother's bewildered voice.
"Our decision is final." He stated looking her straight in the eyes.
"Draco, you do realize that you are both underage in wizard law." His father spoke with slight disbelief in is voice.
Feeling on safer ground now, Hermione spoke up, gaining courage with each word. "I looked it up. We need to either keep our wedding and thus our marriage a secret from everyone except our parents, for the period of one year or get pregnant in our first 3 months of marriage. And seeing as I don't really feel like going into labor during exams, we decided on the first option."
Taking over from Hermione, Draco continued. "We already send owls to both Prof. Dumbledore and Prof. Snape. Dumbledore will legally marry us and Snape will be the outside witness. Both being Professors at Hogwarts, they can help with any little problems we have in concealing this marriage."
For the first time Hermione's dad spoke up. "So, your not asking my permission to marry my only daughter, you are telling me?"
Turning towards him, Draco offered a small smile. "I love your daughter, Sir. I'm not going to give you the chance to tell me no."
Mr. Granger stood up and walked over to the couple. "Hermione?"

"Dad. This is what I want. I love Draco." Hermione said almost pleadingly, still holding Draco's hand for dear life.

"Then you have blessing, for what that's worth." Smiling brightly, Hermione let go of Draco's hand and jump into a big hug with her father.
"Thank you so much, dad." Slowly rising, the Malfoy's nodded their consent to their only son as well before flooing away probably to start the preparations for the wedding. The Malfoy's always do things in style, even if it's a wedding for only 8 people present.

After shaking Hermione's dad's hand and receiving a tearful hug from Mrs. Granger, Draco led Hermione outside unto the balcony. Wrapping his arms around her, he spoke with relieve.
"I told you it would go down smoothly."
Smiling softly, Hermione replied. "I know. I was just so scared. But at least we can now get married tomorrow and have six less people to lie to."
"We're not lying. We are simply bending the truth a little. It's only a lie if they directly ask you, Hermione are you married to Malfoy, and you then say no."
"Well, either way, Harry and Ron are going to be severely pissed off when they find out."
"Hopefully only after a year. I have no desire to have our marriage annulled." And with that he kissed her as the sun continued to rise behind them.

Author note: First chapter done! I know it's a slow start but you have to explain the main details someway. I prefer it in a story that a pre-note. Sorry if Malfoy is a little out of Character. Please leave a review. ;o)