The power of Love:-
Disclaimer:- No I don't own anything, except the plot!
Summary:- He has been evil, he has been good. He has helped in the very essential murder of Lord Voldemort. He has been misunderstood. Fed up of the ways of the wizard world, Draco takes a step in the muggle planet. He is now a muggle businessman, a very successful one indeed. Meanwhile, Hermione who is still regarded as one of the cleverest witches in the century is facing absolute despair thanks to her breakup with Ron. She's left the wizard world too. Neither of them are aware of the fact that their paths are about to cross. Yes, it is your fluffy, entertaining popcorn story! )
Authors Note 1:- Really sorry for making Hermione so miserable. I just liked the idea! Trust me, she'll become happier!
Authors Note 2 : - Hate it or like it, go ahead and review it!
Chapter 1:- The Beginning
For many people, the weather could be called wonderful. It was snowing outside; the streets were covered with the white snow. Hardly anyone could be seen on the road. Christmas was just a week away. For an observer perched near the fire place enjoying the warmth of the fire, the weather and the view would be absolutely perfect.
But what about that woman in her mid-twenties, 5'7 tall standing outside her house, shivering? She was slim-figured, blessed with a flawless skin, big beautiful chocolate brown eyes, accompanied by dark circles. Her long, brown curly hair was tied in a high ponytail. Yes, we are talking about none other than Hermione Granger.
She had been standing there for half an hour, contemplating whether she should go inside or not. It was her own house, indeed but the thought of telling her parents everything that had happened over the past six months, disturbed her. She didn't want them worrying too much; after all as she was getting young, they were getting older.
Finally she decided, they were her parents, her own. This was her own house, and this was the place where she could live. She knew her sudden uninformed arrival would be questioned, and she also knew that for the first time in her life, she would have to lie to her parents. Something she had never done before, probably because she never felt the need to do so.
Taking a deep breath, she rang the door-bell. The sight of her mom's smiling face comforted her. She just fell into her mum's arms. It really felt great to be home.
While patting her daughter's back Elena Granger said, "Hermione darling, good to see you back! Why didn't you tell us?"
Hermione looked round the house and replied, "I wanted to surprise you mum! Where's dad?? Still not back from work?"
Shaking her head, she replied, "No, for once he's at home. He is in the library. Go meet him, and I'll make some hot chocolate. There's so much to talk about! You're finally home Hermione!"
Hermione made the best effort to put on an artificial smile. She would lie to them saying she had had enough of being a witch and wanted to live life a normal way. That's what she said an hour later in the library.
"Yes dad, I am going to find a job here." Said Hermione
"But, how will you? You don't have the qualifications one requires as a muggle. As in, you've not done high school, college, absolutely nothing in the muggle way. It'll be very difficult for you, my child." He answered.
"Don't worry dad. I've had a word with Emily; she said she could get me a job as a teacher. Third Grade. A temporary one though, their teacher's taken sick." said Hermione.
"If that's what you want, and what you will be happy doing, then I've got no problems Hermione." He replied.
Hermione smiled and gave her dad a big hug. She loved it here, and she knew she would forget everything in a matter of days. Time would heal, yes. That's what she was going to get here.
It was one of the best dinners she had had for quite some time now. At the end of the day she was so full, that for the first time in a course of days, she fell asleep instantly.
Contrary to Hermione, Draco had been really lucky. His life was much easier now. He had an agency of his own, just a few blocks from his house. Within a few years; he had attained considerable success in the muggle field also. It's very obvious he hadn't been honest while achieving it. An occasional use of magic would do the trick. It's not like he hadn't tried his hand at integrity, its just that old habits die hard, don't they?
He had dated a few muggle women also. No emotional attachment involved there. They were just a pass time from his point of view, for they fell for his looks and money within a fraction of a second. This reminded him of school days and especially of Pansy Parkinson. For all the girls he had dated, were the muggle Pansy's anyway.
It was 10'o clock at night. Draco was still at his workplace. He sat amidst a bunch of files in his cabin. He had this very important meeting tomorrow, and he wanted to keep things ready. There was this one particular file that he was unable to locate.
He was so dependant on his secretary that he hardly knew where what was kept. And now, that he had fired her, he couldn't even call her up and ask about the file. He knew he was very impulsive and he could do absolutely anything when angry. That's what had led him to this mess.
"Argh… this is irritating. I am not going to clean this up myself the muggle way for sure!" he thought. He went out of his cabin, and looked round. After he was certain of being alone, he cleaned up the mess with a flick of his wand.
With another flick, he got some food for himself. "This is so much better. All this technology coming from these dim-witted muggles is quite astounding. Who would've thought they were capable of managing without magic!" Shrugging, he continued eating.
Ok, I am ending it here. As I've said before, hate it or like it, you've got to review it. Well this is my first fic, and frankly I am not very fond of the whole draco-hermione-in-the-muggle-world idea, but I thought I would work on it anyway. Let's see how the story develops. I do not have a whole plot ready in my mind; it'll just build up as I continuing writing it!
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Princessofice13!
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