Hi everybody. This is my first time writing a fanfiction hope all of you will enjoy it

Few points: It follows JKR's story with very few changes FRED is alive, Draco Malfoy saved him which helped him to receive a full pardon from war crimes though he did had to pay a hefty fine. Lucious Malfoy was sentenced Azkaban but a fellow death eater killed him knowing his wife's betrayal to dark lord. It is set six years after the war.

Not compliant with DH Epilogue.

Disclaimer: Everything related to harry potter is owned by J K Rowling except the plot of this story.

Chapter 1

Hermione was sad, it was two day before Christmas, Her parents went to Australia for holidays. After the war she had successfully found them and restored their memory but the restoration spell did not wipe the memories of their time in Australia. And now they would rather spend their time with some friends there their then with their daughter. And Leaving her daughter to plan a lonely Christmas.

Hermione's POV

"I Can always spend christmas at St. Mungo (where she was a healer), maybe at the children's ward" she thought but knew she wanted to spend it around family and friends.

"well, I could always floo to burrow, it will be nice, twins will be there , I will have a wonderful time." But she knew why every year she skipped big celebrations at burrow. Though she and Ron did get together after the war but it didn't last long. It was always awkward, they were best friends and the whole couple thing did not work especially since they were not on any other adventure any more. The weasley family was aware of it and apart from a few jokes from the twins nobody treated her any differently, but she still felt awkward.

That reminded her that Harry and Ron should be here in a few hours. Three of them had made eve before Christmas eve as their unofficial Christmas dinner.

Ron and Ginny took to professional quidditch and were travelling most of the time. And Harry, well what a shock it was to all of them when he decided on becoming dragon keeper as his career everybody thought he would end up as an Auror or he and ron will play together. But he did not want any more time either chasing dark wizards or paparazzi….but still wanted something adventure. He and Ginny were still together and he was after a long time he was truly happy and carefree.

She heard a noise in the living room, "must be Ron and Ginny' as she went to her living room excitedly.

As she entered she saw Ginny standing near the fireplace dusting some soot off her robes and just then Ron flooed in.

"Hi guys" said Hermione

"Heyyy" said both of them as they hugged her.

"oh its soo great to see both of you. I heard you guys won the friendly match against Puddlemore, Congratulations" Hermione beamed.

" I still cant believe you did not come to match Hermione, you should have seen my save it was great, too bad it was a friendly we totally crushed them" said Ron

"On this I agree with my brother you should have come. But (seeing Hermione opening her mouth to reason) we know you had to go to your parents to say bye before they left so you are forgiven. " at which Hermione smiled.

All three of them then started chatting with each other. Though all of them had chosen different career

A small growl came from Ron's tummy indicating his hunger.

"RON! We ate just an hour ago how could you be hungry again?" asked Ginny, to which Ron sheepishly replied " you know my appetite grows in holidays, and we just traveled"

Before Ginny could reply Hermione said "Oh it okay as Harry should be here any minute, . He also said something about bringing a guest. Do you guys know anything about it I could not say no to him, but he would not say who" at which she noticed Ron's ear were red and Ginny was well she was trying to hide something. "Ginny! Ron! you both know this guest?" "Nope!" "Nuh!" came the quick answer raising her suspicion more.

Just then the fire in the fire place turned green and Harry came out straightening his glasses and robes and after him another tall figure came out. Hermione first did not recognise who it was but then she noticed the platinum blonde hair.

"MALFOY!" was her last thought before she was engulfed in a hug by harry.

Hope you all like it. Please review so that i know if i should write any further :)