Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. The plot is of my own.
Hermione sighed as she left her house and walked outside into the night. She previously agreed to meet with Harry, Ginny and their children for dinner tonight.
It had been seven years since the battle of Hogwarts had been over. Now that there wasn't much a threat from the dark lord people lived freely without fear.
Too bad she couldn't get on with her life. Ever since Ron died in the battle, she hasn't been able to live without regret. What if Ron lived and she told him she loved him? Would they have gotten together and someday got married and had a few kids? Possibly. However, it is too late to find that out now since he died in battle.
Hermione apparated near the Potter house. As soon as she reached the door, she knocked twice and waited. Lilly answered the door, a smile crossing her face as she saw Hermione. "Auntie Hermione!" she said excitedly as she opened the door wider.
Hermione walked through and made her way into the kitchen. She saw Ginny getting the food ready, running back in forth between the fridge, stove and table. "Hey Gin. Need help?" she asked.
"If you don't mind," Ginny said with a small grin. She went back to the stove and continued with the food. "Can you please set the table?" she asked.
Hermione nodded and did as Ginny asked. After setting the table, she went back and helped bring the food out. She gave Harry a hug before sitting across the table from Ginny, helping herself to food.
Dinner lasted for half an hour then Ginny brought out the desert. Hermione stayed until sometime after midnight. After bidding Harry and Ginny (since Lilly, James and Albus all went to bed hours ago) a goodnight, she left. Instead of going straight home the quick way, Hermione decided to walk, her thoughts racing through her head.
"Uh-hum" someone cleared their throat.
Hermione looked up and froze. Draco Malfoy stood in front of her, leaning against a building. Gone was the boy she knew from Hogwarts. Instead, an attractive man stood in front of her. Her eyes widened slightly. "Malfoy?" she asked somewhat shocked. Realizing she was gawking she changed her expression to hatred. "What do you want?" she hissed at him.
"Nothing. I just saw you walking without really paying attention. Did you know you are crying?" he smirked.
Hermione lifted her hand to her eyes and felt the moisture from the tears she hadn't realized she let loose. Her eyes widened even more as her eyes met his. "Like you would even care," she snapped and continued to walk.
Draco watched as Hermione passed him, wiping away the tears as she did so. She was definitely not the girl she used to be when they were in school together, though she still hated him. Some things never change. "Wait, Hermione," he said without thinking.
Hermione stopped and turned. "Did you just call me by my name?" she asked shocked. "What happened to 'mudblood'?" she asked and glared. This must be some sort of game. Right?
"What happened is I grew up," he said and glared back.
"Malfoy, give up the game you are playing. We both know you wouldn't talk to me even if you had to. Remember? You hate me," Hermione growled.
"There's no game," Draco said and shook his head. "I just wanted to make sure you were paying attention to what was going on. A young attractive woman walking out at night. There are some crazy muggles out there who would love to get their hands on someone like you."
Hermione shook her head and apparated to her house. Draco watched the spot where she just disappeared and shook his head too then apparated to his own house.
A/N: There is chapter 1. Sorry if it is short and if it seems rushed. If I get at least five reviews then I will update.