I do not own JK Rowlings world or make any money off of it, I simply play with it.
Her body glistened under the afternoon rays as she glided from one side of the pool to the other at a luxurious pace. Now, even an hour later Hermione could be found in the waters doing laps or generally relaxing until the soft 'pop' of someone apparating in brought her mind back to the present. Hermione shifted her gaze toward the far end of the indoor swimming area to catch the last of the two house elves who'd brought in a tray of what she'd presume was food with a pitcher of something that looked rather tastey.
"Didn't I-" Hermione started only to be cut off mid sentence but another 'pop' as she slowly made her way into the shallow end- the elves had left without so much as an explanation!
Huffing in annoyance as she slid from the water and padded up the stairs- Hermione idly combed a hand back through her hair so those beautiful tresses that gleamed in the afternoon light cascaded down her spine in soft ringlets and her honey chocolate eye's fluttered open as she exhaled a contented sigh. This, was what a summer day should feel like, Hermione thought- slipping fully from the waters edge she nearly glided across the marble floor towards the small snack table that'd been lay out for her.
'he just doesn't take "no" for an answer, does he?' she smiled fondly down at the delicious feast that consisted of thinly sliced meats, crackers, cheese and nuts awaiting her and found that she was rather famished. Beside the assortment the pitcher rest along with an empty glass for her to fill -which she promptly did, along with her plate- Hermione found her way back to the lounging chair she'd been occupying early to hopefully settle back in and continue on with the book she'd borrowed earlier from her 'host' and possibly eat, but her mind only took those few seconds of planing to set her off track...
The world had changed so much over four years- it still felt odd. After the war Harry and Ron were eagerly recruited as Auror's when they expressed that that was what they'd liked to do instead of retaking their last year at Hogwarts whilst Hermione decide she would. Both of them quickly became engrossed in the fame, Ron more so than Harry- the red head seemingly lost all interest in his 'girlfriend' and was soon seen with a different witch on his arm each week. Hermione hadn't taken kindly to that. She hadn't gotten one word from him after they parted ways, all her information came through Harry or the daily prophet- to this day, Ronald and her friendship hasn't quite healed-
"day dreaming again, I see." the silky drawl of none other than one Lucius Malfoy hummed through-out the glass encased area interrupting Hermione's train of thought and starting her out of her musings "Lucius!" Hermione squeaked letting her book fall from it's perch atop of bended knee's to clatter to the plush seat beneath it in her fright. It didn't take long for her wide doe eye's soon narrowed though into a glower as she watched the smirking man now gliding his way to stand before her, idly rolling his cane between his fingertips.
"I was not!" she attempted, though the platinum brow that arched in disbelief or amusement, most likely both caused her to specify her actions. "I was merely engrossed in the book I borrowed from you and didn't hear you come in." Hermione huffed turning her attention elsewhere in hopes that the subject would pass. She picked up her plate from the small side table nearby where she'd left it and settled it on her right thigh before she started to nibbled at the food for a long pregnant silence until she dare look up at the eldest Malfoy...
Hermione had rather come to enjoy his company actually. a year and a half now she'd been working for him, putting his library back to sorts, and she'd gotten to know more about the actual man he is instead of the man everyone just thought he remained to be... Not that he painted such a pretty picture for her during the war either but people still saw him as Lucius Malfoy, the Death Eater. She was reminded of that constantly from the Weasley pack in fact. Infact, he hadn't been all that grand to be around when she first answered his add in the daily prophet, what with his divorce from Narcissa still a fresh wound on the eldest Malfoy's pride- but, the more she sought him out to ask questions and go over designs the more relaxed they seemed to grow around one another and before she knew it, conversation simply just flowed between them until it settled into this comfortable friendship they had-
"Ahh, Hogwarts A history, isn't it?" Lucius canted his head toward the leather bound bundle, letting his eye's rove over her scantly clad form nonchalantly before resting his sights on her face. He knew she'd been lieing, hell anyone would have known but the fact that she slipped back into her thoughts that easily discouraged him somewhat. He had sought out Hermione, and here she was off in what she referred to as 'lala land'. Hermione snapped out of her rolling thoughts just as quickly as last time and glanced sheepishly up at Lucius, finishing the mouth full of nut coated cracker she'd been chewing on as she nodded, "Mhm, wonderful book." Hermione murmured, picking at a slice of roast beef. Lucius on the other hand chuckled, a warm pleasant sound that melt Hermione beyond belief causing her to sigh inaudible before realizing she was the reason of his humor. "What's so funny?" Hermione's soft stare turned hard again when she peered up into his mirth filled striking silver eye's "That isn't the book you borrowed darling." he simply stated causing that pretty flush to creep across Hermione's tan cheeks.
"but, I-Ii, you... Oh fine, you caught me." setting the food aside Hermione retrieved the book she'd long since abandoned to read the title whilst Lucius held out his hand to help her up. "I had been looking forward to reading this but I suppose it'll have to wait a little longer. So, what is it you needed Malfoy?" Hermione feigned annoyance towards him, resting her hands on her hips after he'd helped her up. "Or have you come to watch me go swimming and 'day dream' in your pool?"
"As much as I'd like to do just that, it seems your presences is needed elsewhere."
Okay so this is my first attempt at submitting a story, please be gentle and I hope you enjoy.
