Hermione Granger was tired. She was tired of weddings. It had been a very hectic week; she had been very happy when Ginny had told her that she was Maid of Honour, however she didn't expect this much work. She had been running around trying to get colour schemes, flowers and decor perfect for Harry and Ginny. So that's why she sat in the Leaky Cauldron letting her sore feet relax as she scanned the room for any reporters.
After the war Hermione, Harry and Ron had become instant celebrities. It was good for Ron as he was a quidditch player and became used to the attention plus he would never say it but he enjoyed not being in Harry's shadow, Harry had always received attention but Hermione was still flustered when she got attention even if it was just a fan asking for a signature. Recently, she and Viktor Krum had been in the news as she had gone to see Ron play and had met Viktor there. He had been very flattering but Hermione had moved on, just like Ron. After people found about Harry and Ginny they wanted her and Ron to get married too. However, Hermione was not ready for marriage and neither was Ron. Both of them wanted to aspire and finish their dreams before settling down. After the war and after everything had calmed down, Hermione and Ron had talked about the kiss in the chamber. They agreed it was awkward and that they were better as friends than anything.
After leaving Hogwarts, Harry had become an auror; Ron a quidditch player and Hermione had joined the Department of Magical Creatures. However, after a while she realised it was not something she wanted to do for the long term. Then she got offered a position in the Department Of Magical Law Enforcement and had a very high position.
Hermione found her phone ping; there was a message from Luna.
Hermione, I am having a small gathering today at Seamus's bar, please come I need to tell you and some others, things.
From Luna P.S don't worry; I am getting rid of the wrackspurts.
She heard the jingle of the bell, marking the arrival of someone. Hermione looked towards the noise and was surprised to see a pale faced, blonde haired and, even if she didn't want to admit, handsome Draco Malfoy. He paid no attention to anyone and Hermione felt the aristocratic air of Draco Malfoy washing over her. He wore a white shirt with black trousers and a forest green tie. He held his blazer in his hand and walked to Tom and asked for a fire whiskey.
Hermione turned away from him and looked out the window toward the busy streets of Diagon Alley. Draco Malfoy looked toward the brunette and realised it Hermione Granger, know-it-all from school. He thought it was a good chance to apologize, he really hadn't seen her since the end of the war and he remembered when his mother had died at the hands of his father, he had promised himself that he would never go back to being what he had been and left the prejudice thoughts and became more welcoming towards muggleborns. He took over the Malfoy business and brought the world the WizPhone (similar to the muggle IPhone but with special added wizarding features).
He walked towards her and placed his drink on the table. "Granger?" Hermione was shocked and hit the drink and it landed on Draco Malfoy's white shirt. Hermione got up and started trying to clean it up with tissues. "Granger, you are a witch right?" Hermione realized what she was doing and muttered git under her breath and took out her wand. "Scourgify" The stain vanished instantly and Draco chuckled. "Sorry Malfoy, I'll pay for a new drink if you want?" she offered. Draco was about to say no when he thought of an idea, "You can pay for a drink, if I get the pleasure to spend some of your precious time catching up?" Hermione blushed and wondered what had happened to the young Malfoy and nodded. They sat down with two fire whiskeys. "Um, Granger, look I never really apologized for…everything." Hermione looked at him and placed a hand on his shoulder. He looked at her, his eyes full of regret. "I forgave you the day you brought my parents to me Malfoy."
He looked surprised and asked, "How did you find out about that?" Hermione smiled, she remembered when her parents had appeared at her doorstep confused about a man in a cloak with blonde hair. "My parents told me about a platinum blonde haired person" Draco chuckled, "It was simple really, I had hoped that you wouldn't find out because I really couldn't face you myself, I thought why not do it secretly," explained Draco, Hermione nodded, "I know, if you wanted the glory you would have come with them and I wanted to thank you but I really didn't know how." Draco smirked, "why? Scared? Its okay you're not the first girl I left confused because of my charms." Hermione whacked him on the arm.
Hermione only knew a little about the present Draco Malfoy, he was a player, and she had read that on Ginny's Witch Weekly magazine. He was voted best bachelor for three years in a row. It intimidated Hermione, as she had never been confident in the way she looked. Draco's pocket vibrated. He took his Wiz Phone out. "Blaise? Yeah, okay I'll see you there tonight mate." Hermione watched as his face became amused and he replied, "Granger, I have to go, I have to catch up on work if I want to leave early." Hermione nodded, "Its okay Malfoy, I understand, say hi to Blaise. Anyways, I have to go as well." Draco nodded and smirked as he watched her struggle with her bags. "Here, let me help you Granger, plus were going to the same apparition point" Hermione shook her head determined to show him she could be independent. "No thanks Malfoy, I can take care of myself." Draco looked at the stubborn witch, thinking how some things never changed. "Granger, give it to me, stop being so stubborn, I'm helping you with some bags not buying you a house." He took the bags before she could protest and she followed. They left together into Daigon Alley. As they left cameras ambushed them. "I am sorry Granger, its just these damn reporters from Witch Weekly never leave me alone!" Hermione covered her eyes and before knowing it she held onto Draco's hand and they ran to the nearest apparition point. "Granger, your bags and now I bid you goodbye!" Hermione looked at the cameras behind Draco and nodded before she left and landed in her home. She laid her bags on the floor and changed into shorts and a tank top. As she sat down she heard the ring of her phone.
"HERMIONE! Did you finish the shopping?"
"Yes Ginny! I finished it. I also caught up with someone from school…"
"Was it a guy? Wait, was it a cute guy?"
"Ginny! It was Draco Malfoy!"
"I was right! It was a cute guy! I can't believe you met him, did you kiss?"
"We just talked! He's changed a lot!"
"Yeah, Harry was telling me that too."
"Oh wait Gin, I have mail! Is that flowers! Ginny, I can't believe this Draco Malfoy sent me flowers and a note"
"That's so romantic! You should go out!"
"No! The note says, thanks for today, yours DM. Its not a prank, it has the official Malfoy crest"
"I think he likes you!
"Please, He's the guy that use to bully me Gin! I doubt he likes me!"
"Fine, don't believe me! Harry's home, Ill talk to you later! BYE!"
"Bye Gin"
Hermione looked at the flowers and smiled, she now knew why all those gossiping girls at Hogwarts called Draco Malfoy romantic. Hermione sighed, she decided it was time to go on a holiday, she remembered her Aunt Georgia in France and decided to go their for a holiday plus at this time of year she would be having her annual spring ball. First things first she thought and remembered about Luna's invite. She got up and changed into a black lace dress that ended just above her knees. She put on some lip-gloss and mascara; her hair was left out framing her face. Hermione's hair had become more manageable and tame with soft curls. She left with a quick check in the mirror apparating to Seamus's bar.
It was a very popular place and had a lot of business. She saw the familiar the bar and went to open the door when she walked straight into Draco Malfoy. "Granger, I know you like me but stalking isn't a good thing," chuckled Draco, Hermione whacked him in the arm, "Shut up," she walked away from him in search of Luna, she saw her blonde curls and smiled. Behind her Draco followed as he had realised that Luna was with Blaise. Hermione hugged Luna and questioned, "What happened?" Luna just smiled at her and told her to wait with the others. "Mate, what was it then?" asked Draco, Blaise answered, "Go wait with Granger." Blaise winked at him and walked away.
Hermione saw that there was lots of people waiting, Ginny, Harry, Ron, Lavender, the Patil twins, Dean, Seamus, Theo, Draco, Pansy and Blaise. Then she saw Luna and Blaise hold hands and Luna spoke first, "We have called all of you here to tell you that we got married." Hermione gasped and smiled and everyone started cheering and drinks were passed. Draco got up, "I know many of you only know me as the immature boy from school, that no one really liked. I only had three people I could trust and they were Theo, Pansy and Blaise. I would like to thank you mate, you know me more than anyone, its kind of freaky but I just want you to know that I support you in this and from all of us we congratulate you both!"
There was cheering and clapping from everyone and a quick group hug of the Slytherin's. "Mate you're getting sappy," laughed Theo. "Shut up Theo, be happy for Blaise," shouted Pansy, then Draco walked up to Luna and gave her a rose, Luna said thank you and took the rose. Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione went over to say congrats. Hermione was about say something when she felt someone pull her back towards them. "I forgot to say it Granger, you look amazing Hermione," whispered Draco, Hermione turned around to see him wink and walk out of the bar with Pansy and Theo. "Hermione, was that Draco Malfoy whispering things in your ear to make you blush? I knew you liked him," said Ginny, looking excited. Hermione just shook her head and went to Luna, after saying congrats she said bye to everyone and walked out of the bar. After getting home she put on comfy short and a large top and then went to bed.