Hi... I doubt I'll post this but whatever. Draco and Hermoine set about five years after the War. Hermoine is struggling with her past when she runs into a familiar face.
She was practically running down the sidewalk trying to get to the hotel. She had to get a room. The five year celebration of the defeat of Voldemort was being held in a nearby house. But Hermoine didn't want to stay in one of their guest rooms. She could barely sleep as is.
Her trainers were hitting the cement as her canvas bag slung across her shoulder almost dropped. She quickly caught it and persued her destination. She saw a lot of people she remembered from Hogwarts but made a beeline for the front desk.
She had finally made it to the hotel. "Room for one please." She asked the woman behind the counter. She was trying to regain her breath as she fixed her beanie on her head. Her hair was more taimed then usual. She sensed the presence of someone next to her and peered out of the corner of her eye. She saw platinum blonde hair.
"Here's your key." The woman smiled handing her the card. She thanked the woman and glanced over her shoulder to see grey eyes looking back at her. She quickly turned her head and saw that the elevator had a line.
She groaned as her legs felt like they were going to collapse underneath her. It was a muggle hotel after all. But all Hogwarts alumni were in a separate floor. Floor number 12! Hermoine wanted to sit down and sleep. But she started the treck up the stairs.
"Granger. Granger?" She heard a voice calling behind her. She loathed having to stop and engage in a stupid conversation with some other person who survived the war. Her legs were on fire from having run a good five or six blocks. She slowly put on her mask of kindness she had put on whenever she had to talk. But when she turned, she saw someone unexpected.
"Malfoy." She replied feeling even more exhausted. "Well, you conveniently got the last room on the level for Hogwarts." He began, he trailed his eyes over her. She felt like she was going to collapse. "Yes I did indeed. So your telling me this why..." she questioned. "Well you see. All of the other people in our year except for us are already married and sharing rooms. But..." he had a pleading look in his eye.
"What are you getting at? Yes everyone but us aren't single." She rolled her eyes. He raised and eyebrow and it hit her. "Oh my... Merlin! You've got to be bloody joking." She scoffed. "Granger. Under no other circumstances would I ask this. Do you really think I have another choice?" He asked her.
"Ugh! Fine." She spoke defeatedly. She was in to tired of a state to be arguing. She muttered something under her breath about 'should've taken the train'.
She made her way up the stairs trying her best not to seem in pain. But the truth was she felt like there was a thousand pounds on her. They finally made it up the stairs. She walked down the hall to her room with Draco trailing behind her. She almost threw up when she saw Lavender Brown and Ron kissing outside their room. She slipped the card into the keyhole and it opened with a click, she let the heavy door almost accidentally hit Malfoy.
She looked around the quaint room. There was a small kitchen with a living room. There was a door leading to the bedroom. There was even a television. She said he could have the bed but he insisted on sleeping on the couch. He said he would be back later. Something about going to get dinner. She gave him the extra keycard. He left.
She let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. She made her way into the bedroom. She quietly grabbed a change of clothes from her bag. She had spelled it like her purple bag she had had at Hogwarts. It had so many things but was light.
She made her way to the bathroom. She quickly washed her hair and body. She cleaned her face and dried off. She dressed in black jeans, an army green hoodie, with a pair of soft boots. She dried her hair with her wand and let it fall over her shoulders. It was surprisingly straight.
She walked out of her room and made sure she hand her keycard. She made her way to the elevator feeling a bit more energetic. She stepped into the elevator to find Luna Lovegood. "Luna it's so nice to see you." Hermoine smiled. This smile wasn't fake or shielding it was out of true happiness.
"Hermoine! It's been a while." Her friend said hugging her. "How are you?" Hermoine asked as she pressed the ground floor button. "I'm alright. After me and Neville had broken up I was terribly sad. But I got over him. I saw Lavender and Ron together. Suspecting things didn't work out between the two of you?" Luna questioned tentatively.
"Oh yes. Are you seeing anyone?" Hermoine asked. "No, I have been busy with work. Anyway, it's nice to be alone. Are you heading to dinner?" Luna asked as the doors opened. "I am. I ran here literally and haven't eaten since breakfast." Hermoine laughed. "Would you like to join me?" Luna asked stepping out the doors. "That would be lovely." Hermoine beamed.
They arrived in the dining area and got a small booth. They both ordered a sandwich. "So what have you been up to?" Hermoine asked as they were waiting for their food. "Well, I haven't been doing much, except for designing outfits. Little things here and there." Luna explained. "Designing outfits! That's amazing Luna you always have had excellent style." Hermoine praised.
"I saw Draco Malfoy walking with you to your room. Are you two..." Luna questioned. "Oh no. Absolutely not. I got the last room and he asked if he could share the room. I had been so tired by then that I just allowed it. I'm much more awake now. I have no clue why I said yes Luna. I still have trouble sleeping and what if I can't put up silencing spells and..." Hermoine started to babble as she became worried.
"Hermoine. Calm down. I'm sure everything is going to be ok. I heard that Professor Snape is here. I'm sure he could give you something for the nightmares. I'll even come with you." Luna suggested. "Thank you so much Luna. I just can't explain how good it is to see someone who understands." Hermoine explained. There food arrived and they both thanked the waiter. They ate mostly silently. Once they were both finished they split the bill.
"Hermoine, why don't we go shopping. I passed some stores on the way and they looked like they had good clothing." Luna asked. Hermoine felt like she needed to do something. "That's an excellent idea." Hermoine agreed. They made there way out the doors of the lobby.
They walked down the sidewalks chatting about what they had been up to. They arrived at a little store that had modern clothing. Both of them wore muggle clothing these days. They entered and looked around the casual section. Hermoine ended up buying a pair of navy blue canvas high tops, a light grey hoodie crop top, a varsity striped black hoodie, burgundy jeans, a pair of black canvas shoes, a black halter dress, a jean jacket, and a few other things. She knew she was getting a lot but she hadn't gone clothes shopping in a while.
They made there way to a different place where the got coffee. They both had gotten a good amount of clothes. Luna more than Hermoine. They walked side by side back to the hotel.
The elevator was vacant and they both stepped in. Luna pressed the button. "Why did we just buy all these clothes?" Hermoine asked looking at their multiple bags. They both burst out laughing realizing how much they had actually gotten. They dropped off their bags in their rooms and made their way back down to the dining area over to the bar.
They ordered drinks agreeing on only one round. "There he is." Luna quietly motioned to there Professor. Luna dragged Hermoine by the arm over to the chair he was occupying. "Professor Snape." Hermoine took a seat next to him while Luna took the one in his other side. "Granger, Lovegood. To what do I owe the pleasure?" He asked taking a sip of his drink.
"Well you see, I um well. I was wondering if you had any potions on hand?" Hermoine asked feeling embarrassed for even talking to the man. "Depends. What are you looking for?" He questioned. "Dreamless Sleep." Hermoine peeped. "Ah, of course." He said. He told them to follow him and they trailer after him to the elevator. They were silent in the small area. The doors were caught when a hand stopped them from closing and in walked a very clumsy and drunk Draco Malfoy. Hermoine held back a laugh and looked at Luna who was also trying to control herself. Hermoine bit her tongue so she wouldn't let out the laugh.
"Ah Professor!" Malfoy said way to loudly. "Draco. You've got to be kidding me." Snape looked disgusted. The doors opened to the twelfth floor and they stepped out. Snape pulling Malfoy along while the girls walked behind. They arrived at his room and he open the door.
The girls hesitantly walked in. Snape pushed Malfoy onto the couch while he retreated to the bedroom. He came back with a few potions. A sobering one for Malfoy, three hangover one for each of them, and one Dreamless Sleep. "Thank you so much Professor." Hermoine accepted the vial.
Malfoy downed the sobering. Hermoine took two hangover potions and slipped them in her pocket. Luna stashed hers in her pocket as well. Hermoine put the Dreamless Sleep in her pocket as well. They all said goodnight and walked their separate ways. Malfoy trailed lazily behind her as she walked down the hall.
They got to her room and through the door. Malfoy slipped off his shoes and collapsed onto the couch. He passed out instantly. Hermoine rolled her eyes and grabbed an extra blanket. She covered the sleeping man. His hair was spread all over the pillow. She turned and walked into the bedroom. Closing the door.
She changed into pajamas she had bought earlier and climbed under the covers. She fell asleep.
Two hours later
Draco heard screaming from the bedroom and quickly jumped off the couch and opened the door to the bedroom to find Granger thrashing back an forth on the bed. He made his was over to the terrorized woman. He placed a hand on her shoulder. "It's just a dream. Wake up. Your safe." He said quietly. Her eyes shot open.
"I'm so sorry." She cried covering her face. Ashamed of herself for having forgotten to take the Dreamless Sleep potion. She had been suffering through the terrors since her head hit the pillow. "It's fine. Just glad your ok." He assured her. "What time is it?" She asked thinking she had been asleep all night. "Four in the morning." He informed her. "Bloody hell. I'm so sorry. Why don't you take the bed. I'm going out anyway." She suggested.
She picked up her bag and headed to the bathroom. She changed quickly into her new cropped hoodie and a pair of leggings. She put her hair in a bun and brushed her teeth. She walked out to find Draco fiddling with his thumbs. "Really Malfoy. Take the bed. I'll be back later." She raised her eyebrows as she slipped on her sneakers. "You really should try and get some sleep." He informed her. "Why sleep when it's not peaceful?" She questioned as she walked out the bedroom door grabbing her keycard and slipping out the hotel door.