Hogwarts Reunion
September 1, 2012
Fifteen years after the Final Battle, Ron and Harry, along with Ginny, traveled to Hogwarts on the Hogwarts Express with all the incoming students and returning ones. Hermione and Ron had broken up three years after the war because Ron cheated on her with Lavender. Harry was married to Ginny two years after the war and after Ginny graduated. They had two beautiful children, Albus and James. Hermione dated for a while but gave up after not finding anyone smart and funny enough. She went to school to become a Healer and now works at Hogwarts in the Hospital Wing.
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"Albus come back here right NOW!" Ginny was trying to catch up with her young and eager son. He was running towards the Hogwarts Express, excited that he finally got to ride the magical train.
James and Harry were taking their time walking down the platform. They were talking about everything but at the same time, nothing at all. James was telling his father about Potions and the new Professor.
Scorpius was sulking beside his father. Scorpius didn't want to go to school with his father it was embarrassing. He had an ex-Death Eater for a father and was kind of ashamed about it. When his mother, Astoria, was alive he didn't mind as much, but since she died he became more aware of the stares they got.
Ron had no kids, no wife, and no girlfriend. He felt awkward glances as he walked on Platform 9 ¾. He spotted Harry and started walking towards him.
"Ron! What a nice surprise! How've you been?" Harry was surprised when he turned around and saw his best friend standing behind him.
"Great I guess." Ron said.
"So have you talked to Hermione lately?" Harry was looking for his wife and kids while asking Ron.
"I haven't really talked to her since the break up. We haven't really been on speaking terms, ya know. But I don't see her here."
"That's 'cause she the Healer at Hogwarts now. She got the job a few years ago."
"Oh, so she's gonna be there today."
"Of course!"
All the children and former 7th years boarded the Hogwarts Express and rode the train to Scotland. The ride was uneventful. The kids left their parents, all the parents found each other. The other adults that were 7th years during the war rode carriages to the castle from Hogsmeade, where they Apperated, and arrived long before anyone else.
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Hermione and all the other Professors spent the whole afternoon decorating the Quidditch Pitch, which was where the reunion would be held. The Pitch looked magical, of course. It was decorated with candles suspended in the air and tables were set around the circumference and there was a wooden floor added for dancing.
Hermione left the Pitch and went to her quarters to get ready for the gala. It was a formal event so all the men were to dress in their best dress robes and the women in the most beautiful gowns. She showered and styled her hair so that it cascaded down her back in long hazel waves. She put on very little make-up, for she needed very little to accentuate her fair complexion.
Hermione went over to her closet and stepped into the long strapless dress. It was a deep red color and was tight around the wait. At the waist, a vine of flower trailed up the front and started the flair. There was white lace and chiffon. The flowed all the way to the floor and trailed behind her.
By the time she finished getting ready the guests had already started arriving. She slipped on her high heels and headed outside to the Quidditch Pitch. When she reached the Pitch, she could not believe what she saw. Everyone that she went to school with was there. The houses were not divided, like she thought they would be. The Gryffindors were mingling with the Slytherins. The Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs were wandering around from group to group to find people they knew.
Hermione spotted Luna Lovegood standing on the other side of the pitch and started for her. Luna was wearing a pixie like outfit. It was a short, green dress with flowers attached to the dresses chiffon. Luna was just staring off in space when she noticed Hermione coming her way.
"Oh, Hermione, you look lovely. Extravagant!" Luna looked Hermione over and smiled.
"I should say the same! You are so cute! I love your dress!" Hermione complimented.
"You sure went all out with this reunion thing. I just know it was your idea, so don't say that I'm wrong. It's really great. But have you thought what you're going to say when you see Ron? I know you haven't talked since the whole Lavender thing."
"I'm not sure I'll even talk to him. I'm over him cheating on me, but he didn't even try to defend himself. I found out and he just told me we were over. I don't care anymore," Hermione replied.
"Well think fast because I see Harry, Ron, and Ginny walking this way."
"Oh shit. By the way, why are you here? You're a year younger than us and the only way you can be here is if you are dating someone who was invited." Hermione was looking toward Harry, Ron, and Ginny, but was still talking to Luna.
"I thought you'd never ask. I'm here with Blaise. We're engaged."
"Blaise as in Blaise Zabini? As in Draco Malfoy's best friend? As in my childhood tormentor?"
"That's the one. We ran into each other in Diagon Alley about a year ago and had a few cups of coffee and then after that we started dating. Then a few weeks ago he asked me to marry him."
"Why didn't you tell anyone? 'Cause if you told Ginny, I'd know about it."
"We didn't tell anyone until after we were engaged and I haven't told Ginny yet because I wanted to tell her in person so I could see her face. And heads up, they're coming over here." Luna nodded her head in Harry's direction.
Hermione say them, but was looking past them at a very familiar face that she couldn't put a name to. The mysterious man stepped into the light and she gasped. The hot and mysterious man was none other than Draco Malfoy. It was Draco fucking Malfoy. And she thought, for just a second, that he was hot. What was the world coming to?
With that last thought, she turned to her best friend and put on her best smile.
Harry lit up when he saw her. He was still holding hands with Ginny when Hermione wrapped her arms around his waist and gave him a tight squeeze. It took him a second to respond to her hug but when he did, he squeezed her so hard he was making it hard for her to breathe.
"Harry, I can't breathe," Hermione choked out.
"Oh, right, sorry. I as just happy to see you again." Harry wasn't looking at her eyes; he was looking at her dress.
"Harry, eyes up here. I'm glad to see you too." Hermione was smiling at Ginny while she said this.
"Hmm. Oh, right." Now Harry was just plain embarrassed. He grabbed his wife's hand and squeezed it showing that he loved her.
Ron cleared his throat; hoping that he would be noticed.
"Hello, Ronald." Hermione stuck out her hand and Ron grasped it and shook it then let go.
"Hey, 'Mione."
"Ginny, Luna and I need to talk to you. Can we borrow her for a few minutes?" Hermione turned to Harry.
"Sure, take as long as you need."
Hermione grabbed Luna's hand and Ginny's hand and led them away from the party. She got to one of the tables and sat in one of the chairs.
"What do you have to tell me that you couldn't say in front of the boys?" Ginny questioned.
"Luna…."
"I haven't told you yet because I wanted to see your reaction with my own eyes. So, I'm engaged!" Luna exclaimed.
"OH MY GOD! To who?"
"Blaise Zabini," Luna said weakly.
"Really? He is SO hot. And congratulations!" Ginny and Luna got up and started jumping around and squealing.
Draco made his way over to a group of his Slytherin friends when he heard squealing girls. He looked in the direction of the noise and saw three girls around a table. One was sitting and the other two were jumping up and down while squealing.
The one sitting down was wearing a floor length red dress and looked like she was laughing at the other two.
Draco couldn't she her whole face from the angle he was at, but he immediately knew who she was. It was Hermione Granger. And she looked beautiful.
Hermione turned her head to look around to see a few people staring. She stopped moving her head when her eyes met with Draco's.
Oh shit, she saw me. Draco thought and turned away from her and started back toward his friends
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