Inspired by the song 'Boys like you' by Anna Clendening. Really good song and you should check it out if you haven't already.
The Malfoy manor was always a sight to behold with its dark, gothic architecture and stunning gardens. Hermione Granger never expected to walk through the gates of the Manor ever again. Especially not two years after the torture she had endured there.
She never anticipated in a million years that she would be attending the wedding of Draco Malfoy and his fiancée Astoria Greengrass either.
In fact, she burned the damned invitation, initially deciding that she didn't want to surround herself with the wealthy snobs.
Harry and Ginny both tried to convince her to attend with them, but Hermione was stubborn and refused.
Surprisingly the person who managed to convince her to attend the wedding was Hermione's ex-boyfriend, Ron Weasley. Although Ron, never liked Draco Malfoy, he knew his best friend and ex-needed this as well as his support.
So, when Hermione stepped into the extravagant Malfoy garden with her three friends, she immediately froze when Silver eyes met her bronze ones.
A wave of emotions ran through Hermione and was sure to be displayed on her face.
A warm hand gently grasped her right arm forcing her to look away from the man at the altar to glance at Ron, who was guiding her to their seats on the second row for the groom's friends and family.
Hermione didn't speak much or dared to stare into those silver eyes she was sure was gazing holes into her form.
Hermione didn't have to worry about those silver eyes anymore as everyone around her stood up.
She slowly rose to her feet and turned slightly to see the bride slowly making her way to the altar. When Hermione turned back to face the altar where Draco stood and couldn't help but imagine if she were the one wearing a beautiful white dress walking up to the altar to meet the man she had fallen in love with during these two short years.
He glanced at her momentarily before turning his attention back to the soon to be bride.
Draco's glance was one of longing, and she had hoped he would desert the woman who had finally made it to the altar and was standing in front of him.
Hermione sat down along with everyone else and watched as Draco Malfoy grasped the dainty hand of the bride.
Her hopes smashed to pieces, and her heart clenched as watched she watched Draco Malfoy, the man who held her heart, exchange vows and rings with Astoria Greengrass.
Her heart broke in two as a loving kiss was shared between the newlywed couple. Much of the audience clapped while a few whistled.
While everyone else was expressing their happiness with the union between the Greengrass and Malfoy family, Hermione was trying to keep a brave face. She quickly wiped away the tear that slipped out her right eye with a shaky sigh.
Harry grasped her hand and gave it a light squeeze to which she responded with a weak smile.
The bride and groom left the altar and headed to another area in the extensive gardens where the reception was to be held.
The guests followed suit excluding Hermione who sent her friends on, needing a moment to herself.
When Hermione was sure that the area cleared, a tear fell from her eye. Then there was another tear and another. Before Hermione knew it, she was fully crying. Sobs racked her body and she sniffles.
Hermione nearly jumped when she felt a hand touch her shoulder.
She rushed to wipe her tears away before glancing up to see Ginny Weasley looking down at her with concern.
Hermione tried to smile and tell the red-headed girl that she was okay, but sobs escaped her mouth instead.
Ginny sat down in the empty seat on Hermione's left before engulfing her in a warm hug.
Hermione cried openly in the arms of her best girlfriend.
"It will be alright, Hermione. You'll see," Ginny comforted her friend.
Hermione shook her head.
"My mother told me about boys like Draco Malfoy. She told me he would end up breaking my heart, but I was, am, so in love with him to see where our relationship would go. I knew he was arranged to marry her but there was a hope that he wouldn't go through with it and marry me instead," Hermione admitted to her friend.
Hermione looked up at her friend tearfully.
"Is there something wrong with me Gin?" She whispered to the redhead.
"Oh, Mione," Ginny said sadly placing Hermione's head back on her shoulder," There is nothing wrong with you. You are beautiful, intelligent, and a great person."
"Then why is it that my heart keeps getting broken?" Hermione asked as a sob slipped out.
Ginny held the sobbing girl tighter as she felt her heart break at her best friends' words.
"I don't know, Mione. I don't know," Ginny responded softly.
This was just a rough draft of an idea I had for a Dramione story. There may be a second part to this, but creative juices are still flowing so its not official yet. I hope you all reading this story enjoyed it. Please Review or favorite. Let me know if you liked it
-Dani