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This is my first fanfic! PLease tell me what you think! I really would love the feedback as I am not that much of a strong writer!

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She knew it was coming, she knew that she couldn't stop it, that's what killed her the most, knowing that something dreadful is about to happen and you can't stop it from happening. Hermione Granger sat there in her room contemplating her past, present and future. She locked herself in her room, not allowing anyone see her aside from Ginny who brought the Daily Prophet and her food to eat every day. She still remembers the day she found out about it, how terrified she had been after reading about it in the Daily Prophet; she still remembers the day quite clearly.

Mrs. Weasley was bustling about the kitchen, making breakfast for the big family living under her roof. It had been two years since Harry, Ron and herself had graduated from Hogwarts, Ginny following a year after. A lot had changed over the years after the war. Harry and Ginny had fallen more in love (if that is even possible), all three, Ron, Harry, and Ginny were given spots on the Quidditch team the Chudley Cannons. Hermione was given a scholarship to become a Healer, it was no easy job but with the amount of studying she did she received the highest marks in her class.

As Hermione sat down for breakfast, filling her plate with as much as she could before all the boys in the household came tumbling down to eat it all. Ever since the Great War had passed, she had been staying at the Burrow, after hearing the death of her parents. Harry was also staying there as it was his second home, not wanting to live at Godric's Hollow by himself. Since she was the first to be up, aside from Molly Weasley of course, she usually read the Daily Prophet, since Mrs. Weasley refused Harmonies' help in the kitchen. On that day as she sat down to read, with a steaming cup of tea in her had, she was astounded as to what that paper contained. On the first page in big bold letters it read, "NEW MARRIAGE LAW PASSED." She quickly read the page intently, hoping it was false, but as she read it the second time over it began to sink in. They were forcing everyone to marry against their own will, just after the devastating war that was inflicted upon them. Hermione didn't realize when everyone started to trickle in the kitchen one by one, each getting a glimpse of the prophet. Everyone was seated at the lengthy table, starring at the newspaper in their hands, each not believing what they were reading. The silence was broken by Ron as he burst out in rage. "I can't believe they are doing this to us! After we fought and protected their silly little arses! I think we should go down to the ministry and demand that they should call this off!" Ron spoke loudly, turning different shades of red.

Hermione spoke, finally getting over the initial shock and having realization sink into her. "Ron did you not read the article. If you did then you would have read the fact that Dumbledore himself had fought this case five times already with the Wizengamot, not winning a single case. Does it occur to you that they are not going to listen to us, even if we do have Harry with us?" Finally saying it all in one breath did she begin to start thinking about this new marriage law.

Just then several owls began to fly around the table, dropping letters off to each of the young members sitting at the table. Once Hermione got her letter, she opened it right away.

Dear Miss Hermione Jane Granger,

We would like to inform you about the new marriage law that was just passed as of yesterday. After the Great War there has been a devastating loss of witches and wizards in the magical world. We would not wish to have a repeat of events in the future, so to prevent this from happening we wish to eliminate hatred between purebloods and muggle-borns.

Each witch or wizard will be given a survey that is attached to this letter to fill out, and to be sent to the Ministry within the day or be faced with once day in Azkaban. It is important to fill this survey out truthfully as it will pair you with your future partner.

This survey will determine who you will be your soul mate, and your compatibility.

Thank You for your cooperation.

Sincerely

Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge

Hermione, being the overachiever that she is, she got right to work to fill out the survey, which took about an hour, and she went straight to her room. She stayed in her room for three days only leaving to go to school and coming right back.

She had changed a lot over the years that it amazed even herself. She no longer had bushy, unmanageable hair, but smooth wavy hair that went to her mid back. Hermione Granger was no longer a book worm, buck tooth girl, but a woman with perfect teeth. She had the perfect body, not an ounce of fat on her, and a beautiful face that glowed, so she had no use for makeup.

Getting over her slump that she had been in for days, she decided to go downstairs and watch her friends practice for their upcoming game. She spent the whole day laughing and fooling around with Harry, Ginny, and Ron. It felt good to laugh again instead of being depressed all day.

"That was the most fun I had in day!" Ginny squealed tackling Hermione down on the couch.

"Yea, I had forgotten how to smile" Hermione replied, while tickling Ginny off of her.

Just then four owls swooped in from the open window and dropped letters into the respective owners lap and flew off. Hermione gulped, "I guess I spoke too soon."

There was a long silence as all four of them stared at their letters. "I will open mine first, if anyone doesn't mind." Ginny responded, breaking the silence. Everyone nodded slowly, hoping it wouldn't be bad.

A small smile spread across her face as she read the letter over. Once she was done, she launched herself off the couch next to Hermione and into the arm of Harry. Hermione picked the letter off the ground and looked at the name of who Ginny was going to marry. She looked to Ron and said, "She got Harry as her partner."

Once the congratulations were given to the couple, Ron gulped and looked down at his letter, "I guess I will go next. I hope I don't get Pansy, I hope I don't get Pansy." He mumbled as he opened the letter.

"Great! Just great!" Ron yelled as he crumpled the letter up and threw it on the ground.

"Who did you get Ron?" Harry asked, grinning from ear to ear, still not over the excitement of being betrothed to Ginny.

"I got stuck with Looney Lovegood! How can I get paired with her of all people?" Ron screamed.

Hermione hit him on his arm. "Ron, she is a good girl! How can you say such a thing? Especially after she fought in the war with us, and don't forget she is our friend!" Hermione was enraged, how Ron could even say that! Okay it is a given that she is a bit weird, but she is a really good friend. She may have her moments now and again, but she is very intelligent and not only is she from Hogwarts, but he should be lucky enough that he didn't get paired with Pansy. Really boys could be such prats!

To avoid another fight, Ginny quickly spoke, "Hey Hermione, you still haven't opened your letter. Who are you paired with?"

"Oh I totally forgot!" Hermione took a deep breath and slowly opened her letter.

Dear Miss Hermione Jane Granger,

We are pleased to inform you that your life partner is to be Mr. Draco Alexander Malfoy.

You are to meet in the next 48 hours. Should you not meet within that time, you will be forced to hand in your wand and be sent to Azkaban for eternity.

Thank you for your cooperation

Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge

Hermione frantically read the letter over and over again hopping that she had read it wrong. Just then a beautiful eagle flew through the window and dropped a letter in her lap. She looked at the letter, and almost threw it in disgust. Draco Malfoy just sent her a letter. Slowly breaking the seal, just dreading what would be written inside, she read.

Granger,

I have tried everything in my power to stop this... horrible misfortune that had fallen upon me, but I have come to no avail.

Meet me at Chaffron Restaurant in Diagon Alley. Oh and please do dress appropriately.

-DM

Hermione slowly stood up taking this all in, ignoring the questions her friends were asking her. Suddenly her legs couldn't hold her and everything went black, all she knew was that someone had caught her before she fell on the ground. Soon she lost all senses around her.