Author's note: In this story Hermione is not that innocent anymore since I changed her personality a bit so is Draco so don't kill me. Anyway tell me any comments and suggestions about my story. Oh yeah! Be kind okay because this is my first Harry Potter fic. THANK YOU!
Summary: She wanted a fling and to learn the sensual arts. He wanted to back out but was burned by her kiss. He was an expert in the art of seduction. It was too late when she found out that a one night stand is not the only thing he wants.
Chapter 1: DECISIONS MADE
Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday, happy birthday…
that song keeps repeating in her mind instead of a traditional wedding march while walking down the aisle of the Three Witch's church.
Hermione Granger is the maid of honor of her two best friends Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley whose wedding is being held on the day of her birthday. Don't get the wrong idea; it's not a big deal that her friends decided to wed on her 29th birthday. I mean she stopped celebrating her big day when she turned 25 yr old. It's not that she won't admit that she's not getting any younger but she just don't want to be reminded that she's already being left behind by time.
But now, while walking down the aisle a feeling of loneliness enveloped her. She felt sad because she was about to be taken out of the calendar and there a re still a lot of things that she haven't experienced yet. Like having a boyfriend or falling in love.
You see all of her friends are already married or with someone special. She even heard Millicent Bullstrode is already married to a guy named Max. "See even someone like Millicent got someone special that didn't even bothered with her looks!" thought Hermione. Like everyone else she wanted to have a partner in life even if it's not for life, but she doesn't want to be committed to a crazy or complicated relationship also her main problem is that she can't find the right person not that she's complaining about being single, it's just sometimes she wanted to feel loved and cared by someone dear to her except her friends and parents.
Hermione and her friends are sitting in one of the tables talking about their lives since the ceremony is over and since everyone is in the reception for the food; they decided to spend some time catching up with each other. Hermione was quiet the whole time so her friends decided to nudge her but she spoke suddenly…
"What I need…" she paused to give some suspense to the whole group, "is a fling."
Ron was red like a tomato and almost dropped the wine glass he was holding while the twins starred at her open mouthed. Neville spitted some food in disbelief and Lavander placed her hands on her child like Hermione said something so disgusting.
Hermione secretly laughed at her friends reactions. Since 1st year they are already friends and until now they are still not yet used to her frankness. "I wonder what will be Ginny and Harry's reaction would be?" thought Hermione. Harry and Ginny are the only ones who are not at the table right now and they are the few who understands her completely.
"What did you eat that made you think of crazy things?" Ron started "Are you on drugs?" added Ron. Hermione was shocked at his question.
"No! I'm not Ronald and I'm in a normal state of mind" replied Hermione angrily.
"Then why did you say you needed a fling?" Lavander asked still not believing Hermione.
"Why not a BOYFRIEND" suggested Fred giving emphasis on the word boyfriend.
"Or a HUSBAND?" suggested George also giving emphasis on the word husband. They turned to Neville for a comment but he was still frozen on the spot and soon fell unconscious. Ron helped Neville and called the medic.
"I needed a fling because I'm jealous of you guys, you can have sex with your partners whenever you want, while I have none." explained Hermione. Lavender placed her hands on her child's ear again that made Hermione raise her eyebrow.
"Lavander your daughter is only three. She can't understand what I just said! Anyway as I was saying I don't want a husband or a boyfriend because I'm not yet ready in that kind of commitment." defended Hermione.
"Guys will you put some sense into this woman I'm just going to bring my daughter to her father!" replied Lavander angrily. Lavander walked away fuming and thinking of a way to get Hermione of the idea of a fling.
"You're turning thirty next year and you're not yet ready?" Ron incredulously asked.
"Let me get this straight, you wanted a fling because you wanted to experience sex?" Fred and George asked playfully.
"That's right, like you said Ronald, I'm turning thirty next year and I'm still a virgin. For a 'know it all' like me my education is suddenly lacking." After her explanation the twins already accepted her decision and let her off the hook.
"Stupid! A…aren't you afraid? Wha...what if the guy has a disease and you did it with him? Or you got pre…pregnant? Is that okay with you?" asked Neville waking up from the unconscious state. Everyone was surprised at the fact that Neville cursed her. She was about to say something when Ron butted in.
"Why don't you just approve one of your suitors and ask them to have sex with you. Sex without love is boring?"
"Did I hear you right?" asked Hermione in disbelief. "That's such a cliché! Isn't sex just done to pass the time and to satisfy the urges of the body? Emotions, most especially love, don't have anything to do with lust. The last part is the one I want not the first." answered Hermione.
"Bloody Hell!" asked Lavander "What are you saying? Where is the old Hermione? The Hermione who defends love?" questioned Lavander while seating in between of Ron and Neville.
"Lavander…" Hermione whined "I'm not getting any younger and waiting for love is an idealistic opinion. Do you think I would have any suitors if I'm still bookworm Granger?"
Lavander didn't answer her because she was right. She looked at Hermione and pitied her. She just wants her friend to be happy. She sighed and gave up on convincing Hermione to back out. Hermione on the other hand saw her friend defeated and rejoiced inside. Now all she has to do is convince Ron and Neville to accept her decisions. "Alright but don't say we didn't warn you! Just stay safe Hermione…okay?" Touched at Lavander's answer she nodded and hugged her friend.
"You know what Hermione, you're too independent and that's the problem why you can't find yourself a man." said Neville.
"Maybe you're right but still I'm going for it" replied Hermione. Neville threw his hands up and gave up as well. He would just support Hermione's decision.
When they are done Ginny and Harry came to the table and joined the group. They wanted to know what happened since Neville fainted and Lavander walked out. As soon they got close to the table; they got a glimpse of the conversation.
Ron grabbed Harry and explained to him Hermione's idea and tried asking him to convince her since the group can't handle her. Ginny giggled and said "You mean to say you're all talk, in fact you're still a virgin?"
Hermione was blushing at what Ginny said and now Harry joined in too. She was so embarrassed so she retorted "So what's wrong of being a virgin? I haven't met a man who will turn my blood red yet?"
"You don't want to wait so any man is fine with you? Is that it?" asked Ron
"No that's not what I said. I was waiting for the right one before but not anymore. But doesn't mean I'll go to bed with any man that will asked me. What I'm going to do is look for the 'man'" she declared.
"Fine, you're hopeless. Why do you always have to win?" Ron almost ripped his hair out because of Hermione's stubbornness. The newly weds just approved of Hermione's decision because they know she wouldn't heed them anyway.
"Because I'm good you git?" she joked. Now everyone just laughed and congratulated her for her new found goal in life. They just hoped that she won't get hurt in the end. Hermione changed the topic and turned to Ginny when Harry left to get some drinks.
"So…are you excited about your honeymoon?" she winked ate her friend and everyone wanted to hear what she would say. "Don't tell me you're not." She added when Ginny was about to deny it.
"Harry is one hot guy!" squealed Lavander and then giggled. Everybody laughed as well as Ginny blushed. They teased her and congratulated her. So the day went on as the group rejoiced and talked about their lives once more.