Chapter 1: Changes
Something changed about Hermione Granger the summer before seventh year. Not only had she changed physically, but she had changed mentally too. Her bushy curls had finally relaxed into manageable waves, and her body has seemed to finally attain those womanly curves, slender legs, and that fit look. She had also started to experiment with subtle makeup to enhance her already beautiful features and flawless skin. She had a new found confidence that began to attract people to her. Under it all, she was still the book worm and insufferable-know-it-all, but she was more radiant than ever. And with these changes, she was ready to go and get her long-time and newly divorced crush, Lucius Malfoy.
There was something that attracted her to Lucius. Of course there were his looks. He was beautiful, his handsome features had not diminished with age, and she always had a soft spot for long hair. He was also articulate, intelligent, powerful, and self-assured. He knew what he wanted and was extremely stable. Everything he was is what she looked for in a man. And, of course, there was the unmistakable drawing power of a man with a dark side. Whatever it was that attracted her to Lucius Malfoy, she just couldn't get him out of her head. It had been that way ever since their first meeting at Flourish and Blotts that summer before second year.