The misdeed of Draco Malfoy
Otherwise known as the headache for Hermione Granger.
It was several years after the defeat of Voldermort that things truly began to settle down in the magical world. No one could really bring themselves to believe that a boy of seventeen could in fact truly destroy a wizard so dark and dangerous that not even the destruction of his physical body could stop him.
But slowly the magical world came to terms with the fact that all of the students of Hogwarts had come to known.
It wasn't just the rest of the magical world that changed but several of those within the walls of Hogwarts and later outside in the grown up world.
Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley hated Draco Malfoy with ever ounce of their bodies for not only being a prat in school but for the way he degraded, insulted and basically tried to ruin Hermione Granger's life.
Hermione however was indifferent to Draco as she felt above all his attempts to belittle her and make her return to the world she 'best' suited too in fact she was among the first who truly believed Draco when he declared that after their second year at Hogwarts Dumbledore approached him and offered him the safety of the light against Voldermort and his followers.
Harry and Ron stood fast against the belief, doubting each and every word of apology, explanation and forgiveness uttered by the former Slytherin. Though Hermione would never truly attempt to anyone that she was quiet fond of the new reformed Draco she would admit that he was rather nice to people when he was truly himself.
It took three years, several Quidditch matches and a new job working as a team for Harry and Ron to finally concede that Draco Malfoy was in fact an ok guy (not to mention rich enough to get Ron into the changing room after a glorious match) and soon the three became good friends with Draco even toasting Harry and Ginny on their wedding day when Ron became too emotional to express the love he felt and the happiness of the day.
But let us not get carried away thinking everything was roses once old rivalries was put to rest, in fact despite the lack of name calling Harry and Ron both came to think that maybe Hermione and Draco were really did hate each other because the two were always teasing each other which ended in Draco smirking and Hermione flustered and declaring all men insufferable gits.
It was during a rather lovely summer which found Hermione granger, a fully trained and respected healer, at her most busiest due to the fact that several wizards had the misfortune of being around when their was a large explosion and were in need of hours of operations.
It had been six hours since she began work on one difficult case on a witch who took the brunt of the explosion when she was attempting to return to her office in the hopes of a drink and a rest.
It was on this walk that Hermione began to notice that other healers and workers at the hospital were whispering and sending her glances throwing her back to the memories of times at Hogwarts. Too tired to demand from groups of healers what the meaning of their whispering was she instead decided to head towards the one person who might give her a clear explanation.
Scott Simmons was a former Hufflepuff but that was the biggest misled of his life as he was a bigger gossip then Skeeter and Lavender combined and so outrageously gay and feminine that Hermione had to question once or twice if he wasn't a woman.
"Scott" Hermione called upon spotting the dark haired healer only to have several eyes snap towards her and a mixture of awe, confusion and rage all thrown at her.
"YOU BIG STINKY SECRETE KEEPER PERSON TYPE WOMAN" Scott bellowed all but launching himself at his friend and within a swirl of robes that would put the late Snape to shame had Hermione dragged towards an empty corridor and pinned with an accusing glare.
"Excuse me" Hermione bristled as Scott narrowed his eyes in an attempt to hold out against Hermione newly discovered rage.
"You heard me Hermione… I thought I was one of your friends… I thought you would have at least told me about this… I mean I told you about me and Rhys despite that fact that Rhys was a good for nothing little snot nose mummy boy" Scott exclaimed in one breath causing Hermione to raise her eyebrows and stare in confusion.
"What ever are you harping on about Scott… told you what" Hermione demanded become exhausted knowing that if Scott thought you had kept good news or gossip from him then you were worse then Voldermort.
"I want to see it… come on it's probably huge considering how rich he is" Scott demanded snatching both of Hermione's into his own studying her fingers with close inspection.
"See what? And Who in the name of dear Merlin are you talking about?" Hermione squealed pulling her hands back and demanding an answer with a glare.
"The ring you silly girl… I know your not one to go around boasting but let me tell you if I snagged a guy as rich and as hot as him I would be scrabbling to the top of this building with a large screen behind me to show the whole of Britain… outer space as well" Scott declared in a voice that became more shriller as he spoke.
"What ring… I don't wear rings you know and whom are you referring too" Hermione demanded as Scott glanced at Hermione's face before shaking his head.
"There's no point in hiding it anymore Hermione, the hottie himself told us the truth" Scott declared as Hermione shook her head not understanding just what was being asked of her and wondering if Scott needed help.
"Your married… jeeze Hermione I know you can keep a secret but you've been found out, it seems your husband couldn't keep it to himself anymore and to be truthful if I had landed him I wouldn't be keeping quiet about the matter… well at least not after the first three weeks because really who goes to work when their meant to be on their honeymoon" Scott exclaimed folding his arms and rolling his eyes.
By this time Hermione's eyes turned as big as a saucer and her eyebrows were nearly attached to her hair line.
"I'm not married" Hermione declared in a dead panned tone to which Scott stared at her for a few moments before laughing out loudly.
"Scott listen to me I'm not married nor am I engage or even dating anyone" Hermione said slowly causing Scott to nod for a few moments before laughing again.
"Oh please Hermione… if your not married then why did he charge in here through the floo and all but yell that he was your husband" Scott demanded folding his arms whilst wearing a triumphant grin across his face.
"Because I no doubt have friends who are in great need of being hexed… what did my so called husband look like because I need to know which one of them put you up to this" Hermione demanded as Scott flushed for a moment before dropping his arms and staring at Hermione.
"No one put up to this Hermione… I'm serious, he came through your floo and demanded to see you… Piper told us everything" Scott declared before both he and Hermione rolled their eyes.
"And who is it I'm meant to be married to" Hermione demanded watching as Scott rubbed the back of his neck while his eyes darted from spot to spot in the attempt to find something else to look at.
"Hermione you have to understand" Scott began before Hermione stepped forward and poked Scott in the chest forcing him to look up at her.
"Draco Malfoy… Piper told me that he was asking for you and well… he said he was your husband and demanded to know where you are" Scott exclaimed before Hermione huffed before she grabbed Scott's arm and dragged him with her towards her office.
Piper Lynch another Hufflepuff was unlike Scott in more ways then Hermione could count, one of them was the horrible fact that her mind and thinking process was more scattered then Luna Lovegood.
Hermione had worked with Piper as her assistant for more then five years and she knew if it wasn't for her good nature and willing to help the other woman out she would have gotten rid of her with in the first week.
Hermione did the most important paper work and relegated paper work that wasn't pressing and even then she would often double check once Piper left for the day.
It was a common joke among her friends that Hermione was starting a new campaign to gather all those who were loopy and employ them as she had gotten both Luna and Neville Longbottom a job at the hospital.
However after finding out that by now the news that Hermione Granger was married had gone throughout the whole of the hospital she was not in a forgiving mood.
"Morning Healer Granger" Piper chirped pushing her fine chocolate hair from her eyes and smiled up at Hermione and Scott.
"It's six o'clock Piper honey" Scott declared as Piper furrowed her brow before shaking her head and looking firmly at Scott.
"I'm pretty sure it's morning because I haven't seen Hermione for hours" Piper declared as Hermione screwed her eyes shut and begged for mercy.
"I've been working for nearly seven hours straight Piper… I told you this morning about the accident and that I was to be busy all day" Hermione reminded before Piper blushed brightly and smacked her head.
"I forgot sorry" Piper muttered as Hermione waved a hand before sitting on the edge of the desk looking at Piper with a serious expression.
"Piper I need to know about the man who came in this morning asking for me" Hermione asked slowly watching with patience as Piper worked the question through her mind.
After several moments Piper suddenly sat up straighter and smiled brightly at remembering the event.
"Mr Malfoy… yes he flooed earlier… it's rather strange, his head popped out of the fireplace asking for you. I told him about the explosion and that all these wizards and witches had been hurt and that the hospital was basically shut down because of it. I told him about all the Auror's here" Piper declared as Hermione rubbed the bridge of her nose as a headache began to form.
"then what" Hermione asked in a muffled tone behind her hand while Scott bit his lip to stop from laughing out loudly at his friends problem.
"Well then he pulled his head back and just popped out, it was funny because for such a pale looking man he went rather red but I was a little scared when he lent over my desk asking me where you was.
I said that you were in the healing room and no one was allowed in there" Piper explained as Hermione pulled back and silently begged for the power to reverse time with the will of her mind.
"he asked how bad it was and well I was thinking it strange he was asking about a woman he never met but I told him that it wasn't good and only family was allowed in there… he went rather pale then and stated to know what room you were in and if I didn't tell him he would storm into every room looking for you" Piper admitted as Hermione shook her head catching it in both hands while Scott was now jumping on the spot to stop from laughing.
"I told him that only family could go in there and he said I should bloody well tell him because he was your bloody husband and he had a right to be there" Piper stated frowning at Scott who was turning red while tears rolled down his face.
"I told him how strange I thought it to be asking for you when his wife was in an accident… then he asked me if you were hurt" Piper stated before laughing to her self causing Hermione to raise her eyebrows at her.
"He went red then paled muttering he wasn't married to the witch who was hurt and then said it would be best if I didn't tell you he turned up… he said goodbye and went back through the floo" Piper finished as Hermione clenched her fists before looking at Scott who was shaking his head.
"And you heard it from whom" Hermione demanded as Scott took a deep breath giggling a little before waving a hand.
"Piper told Linda who basically told everyone that you were married" Scott explained as Piper sat up and frowned.
"I only told Linda that I got confused again… I asked her if you had told us that you were married and I forgot, but she said you hadn't told anyone and then when she found out it was Mr Malfoy she just grinned and said everything was fine" Piper explained before Hermione groaned before slumping into the spare chair.
"Linda is worst then Scott… she can't keep any secrets let alone one that isn't even real… I'm not married to Draco Malfoy and when I get my hands on him no one else will be ever marrying him" Hermione groaned before Scott patted her shoulder.
After a few seconds Hermione stood and walking over to the clock horse she hung her robes up and grabbed her wand before stalking over to the fireplace.
"Hermione what are you going to do… because either way I want to see it" Scott ordered springing after Hermione who glared at him.
"I going to kill Draco Malfoy for being such an insufferable git before I explain to everyone here that I'm not married to him" Hermione ground out before grabbing a handful of powder and with more force then needed she bellowed out Malfoy mansion and vanished.
In the misdeeds of Draco Malfoy not only had he caused chaos but had caused one of his newest friends a headache the size of a Hospital.