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It has been two years since the wizarding war. As all wars, it left its mark along with the painful memories that will last the people for a lifetime. Like all wars, it changed people some for the better and most for the worse!

For Hermione Granger, the battle made the youngd Gryffindor stronger: something she needed to face the aftermaths of the war. Life was never the same for her. After the war, hermione never had the guts to go to her parents and give them back their memories and till this day, she yet hasn't. (So much for being a Gryffindor).

On the contrary, she still had her friends by her side though things were never the same with everyone. Harry was still like an adoring brother but Ron was a WHOLE different story. As soon as the war ended, Hermione and Ron started dating but unfortunately both of them changed way too much. Ron (alongside the entire Weasley Clan) was greiving over Fred's death and Hermione just wasn't the same old know-it-all bookworm anymore. Things between the pair finally ended after one night when Hermione saw a drunk Ron making out with some 'blond bimbo' at a muggle bar. The good thing was that both of them knew they were drifting apart and decided to stay friends.

Fortunately, now her life is well-put together... most of the time. Everyone loves Hermione Granger; she is a role model to all young children and is an intern at St Mungo's training to be a healer. At the same time, she also attains a high position in the Ministry of Magic, through the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. There, she continues her work with S.P.E.W., working for the rights of underprivileged non-humans such as house elves.

Unfortunately, she never became lucky when it came to love. Not that she never had dates, men would always throw themselves at her, but being the workaholic she is, she never let ANY of her relationships get serious causing all of them to end one way or another.

On the other hand, we have the infamous ex- Death Eater Draco Malfoy. He was given a horrible time after the war. Being a death eater, he was put on trial and was almost given a sentence in Azkaban until he was saved.

-*Two years ago at his trial...*-

During the trail, Draco already knew his life was over. One of the lawyers asked,"Do you, Draco Lucius Malfoy admit to be a Death Eater and did you admit to have an alliance with who- shall not be named?"

With a deep breath, Draco answered shamefully,"Yes." At this moment, he felt horrible. He knew that everything he did was wrong but he didn't have a choice. He had to do it or Voldemort would have killed him. Truth be told, who can blame him?

After he answered, some court people shouted, "He's a bloody criminal!" or "Take him away!" or "Murderer!" Draco just kept his eyes shut as if he was trying to block what everyone was saying. He didn't even know who it was that said it but he didn't even try looking up; all he knew was that everyone hated him.

"ORDER" the judge shouted. As if someone had just put the silencing charm, everything became quiet.

The lawyer kept asking questions- all making Draco look very guilty. By the end of the jury, the judge said,"I here claim Draco Lucius Malfoy guilty and sentence him to 10 years in Az-"

"I object!" a very familiar voice shouted as the voices owner ran in. Draco jerked his head up to look at the person and when he finally saw his, he looked like his eyes were about to pop out of his head. The man defending him was none other than the great Harry Potter!

"Mr Potter! What a surprise" the judge said, completely astonished.

Harry (who was still trying to catch his breath said), "Malfoy's innocent."

As if it was rehersed, the entire court started throwing insults along the lines of 'HE IS A DEATH EATER!', 'HE DESERVES TO BE PUNISHED' AND 'MURDERER!' Draco himself was a utterly shocked by the fact that his childhood nemesis is defending him.

The judge then shouted, "SILENCE" and then continued politely,"Mr Potter How is Mr Malfoy innocent? He has admitted into having an illigance with the Dark Lord and evidently has the Dark Mark."

Calmly, Harry answered,"Yes. Malfoy does have the mark and was a death eater. But he was forced into it and never killed anyone. He even saved my life!" Everyone in the court gasped. Rolling his eyes, Harry continued his story telling everyone how Malfoy lied to Voldemort to cover up for Harry, Hermione and Ron. Afterwards, the court clerks also tested Draco wand to find out if he did killed anyone. A couple of minutes later, one of the clerks said the wand was never casted for any of the three unforgivable curses proving Draco to be innocent.

After the jury, Draco was free again. He thanked Harry and offered if they could start over. Harry being... well Harry accepted and they both became acquaintances of some sort.

-*back to the present*-

Since that day, Draco became someone who doesn't hold prejudice against muggle-borns. Truth be told, he hasn't uttered that word 'Mudblood' in two years and vowed to himself that he never will. Funnily, everyone seemed to forget about his bad deeds and accepted him into society. He had polished The Malfoy Industry and made a clean start. Nowadays, he is considered as one of the youngest, richest, most eligible bachelor that every girl would swoon over. Alongside being a successful businessman, he is also quite the 'playboy' (as described in the Daily Prophet) and is known for flirting (and shagging) women day and night.

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