AN: The characters are not mine I am just playing in Jo's sandbox.
This storyline just sort of came to me out of left field. Not really sure where this will head but we will see. As always Read and review. Loadz Lovz Twisted!
Hermione's POV
It had been six weeks since the final battle and Hogwarts was finally put right. I stood on platform 9 ¾ waiting on Harry and Ron. I had good news that I wanted to share. I wasn't paying attention and ran right into some one. Thank goodness they caught me before I toppled straight to my face.
"Excuse me I am sorry Her-my-ow-ninny. I didn't mean to bump you." said the voice before I had a chance to look up. I knew that voice!
"Viktor Oh MY GOODNESS! What are you doing here?"
I through my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. I had missed him terribly While we were on our quest for the Horcruxes.
We had written to each other as often as possible after he had left Hogwarts and up until I had gone on the run.
"I am going to be the new Flight Instructor."
"Wow that is amazing."
"Did you hear about the new Ministry Decree, this new marriage law?" He asked me.
"Yeah Ron said he heard his dad speaking to his Mum about it"
"Apparently it will affect all unmarried witches and wizards from the ages 16-30. And you will not have any choice in the matter."
"Well I hope that they make good choices. I really would hate to be stuck with Draco Malfoy or any of his goons."
"Well I would think they would take your safety into consideration." He spoke with a very serious look.
"Well I hope so. Hate to rush I have a meeting in a few minutes. It would seem that I am to be Head Girl this year." I said proudly.
"Congratulations and I hope to see you very soon." We hugged once more before I headed to the Head's Compartment.
When I reached the head car I opened the door and there sat…Seamus! Oh thank Merlin!
" 'ey Mione."
"Hello Seamus. Head boy I am guessing?"
"No Gryf Prefect. I think that Draco is Head Boy. He just left to go gather the rest of the Prefects."
"Oh bloody brilliant." I sighed in defeat.
"Don't worry He was really polite to me. I think that he has really changed since the battle." Seamus tried to assure me.
"I hope so. So how have you been?" I asked rather curious about my fellow Gryf.
"Good. Been tryin to get my emotions under control. Being captured and held was very trying, but I am doing fine now."
"That is wonderful. I wonder what this meeting is about I wasn't informed." I asked hoping he would know.
"Not sure guess we will just have to wait and see."
A few moments later eight people poured in. It seems Ginny was the girl prefect for our house, and Luna for Ravenclaw.
" may I speak with you privately?" Malfoy asked.
"Um sure can it wait till this meeting is over?" and when this compartment is empty I thought to myself.
"Sure that is perfect. Here is the list that we are to discuss with this lot." He handed me a roll of parchment.
It was all pretty standard stuff. And once the meeting was over and everyone had left to enjoy the rest of the train ride Draco turned to me.
"Um look Granger I want to tell you hoe sorry I really am. About the way I have treated you all these years. I am not trying to make any excuses, so I am just going to say that I am terribly sorry for all the hurt that I ever caused you. My life was not the best at home and to be honest I am quite jealous of you. If you were Slytherin you would know that I really didn't have any real friends. Crabbe and Goyle were just for show. Father would write and ask about my activities. I would be punished severely. But again, I don't want your pity but I would love your forgiveness and to earn your trust."
I was completely flabbergasted. I never once thought that he had felt that way or gone through all of that.
"Draco I understand. And really I hope that we can get along from this point on." I said very honestly.
"Have you heard about this Marriage Law?"
"Just 16-30 are who will be affected. I don't know anything else."
"Well it seems that everyone will be paired at the feast tonight. Anyone paired outside the school will have their match transferred to the castle in about a week's time." Draco stated.
"Do you know how they have chosen the pairs?" I asked.
"All I have heard was it is a very complex spell. It is supposedly going to match you with your perfect match. I am rather curious to see how they matched me." He looked out of our window slightly forlorn.
"Me too. Well not your match mine I mean."
"I think we should head toward the exit. That way we can watch out for the first years."
He was right I pulled on my outer robes and followed him out.
Once we pulled into the station I saw Hagrid as I got off the train.
" 'Ello Mione." He called as I stepped off the train.
"Hello Hagrid." I called happy to see the half giant that was like a uncle to me.
"See you soon got to tend to the first years." He called as he walked toward the other end of the platform.
I kept watch for any trouble till the last of the students had left. The only ones left were myself, Draco, Luna and Viktor.
"Hello Mione good to see you." Luna spoke in her dreamy voice as I climbed onto the carriage.
"Good to see you as well Luna."
Viktor climbed in the carriage next to me. He sat closer than you would think. He leaned in to me and whispered in my ear. I almosted didn't hear him.
"Whatever happens know that I am always here for you."
I turned my head and kissed his cheek lightly. It would be hard to see him matched with someone. I don't think that any girl would ever be able to understand the way we work.
Once we made it to the Great Hall we all went to our tables. The sorting ceremony went as always. We gained about 13 sudents to each house. The feast commenced and soon it was coming to an end.
"As Head mistress I need to make a few announcements First our care taker would like me to remind you all that the Forbidden Forest is just that…Forbidden. All third years must have their permission forms turned in by the beginning of next Tuesday with your head of house. Also I need all students ages 16 and up as well as all requested staff to remain here. If the rest of the staff would please escort the remaining students to their common rooms. Thank you all and welcome back to Hogwarts." McGonagall said then went back to her seat.
After all the required students and staff had left she rose once again.
"I am sure that you have all heard the rumors of the Marriage Law. I want to tell you that it is all true. There is a new law that requires couple to wed. But rest assured that pairings were chosen very carefully and your other half is just that the other half of your soul. An old magic was used and intertwined with several other spells and charms. Now will all you young ladies move to one side and gentlemen to the other side. Now as I call your name please take a seat with your partner. If said person is not here they will be at the end of the day tomorrow." She pulled out a scroll and began. A few names down I heard Luna's name and it grabbed my attention.
"Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom." I smiled at them brightly.
"Padma Patil and Ronald Weasley." Can't say I saw that coming.
At least Padma understood my friendship with Ronald.
"Ginerva Weasley and Harry Potter." Oh thank god everyone knows that they are perfect for each other.
"Pansy Parkinson and Seamus Finnigan." Poor Seamus. She continued on. She stopped when all that was left was the staff and Draco and myseld.
"Now staff you will be matched after the students leave. Our Heads as well. Now there has been an addition to the castle. All paired students will reside in the new wing. There will be a class on your schedules called marriage studies this class is mandatory. Now Sir Nicholas will show you to your wing. Your rooms are fully furnished and there is a packet that needs to be read by your first Marriage Studies class. Your rooms are marked with your married names. Luna and Neville yours would be marked as such. Since the Weasley twins have come back to school all the Weasley rooms are marked with your first initial as well. Now if you would please follow Sir Nicholas."
Everyone stood to leave Ron and Harry gave me a smile as did Gin and Luna. Fred and George gave me a firm nod followed by a wink. Which made me smile just as they wanted.
A few moments later the head mistress started pairing the staff. I prayed to every person I could from Merlin to God that I would not hear Viktor's name. I saw the rest of the staff retreat. Even Hagrid had a bounce in his step and I had a feeling that Madame Maxine would be arriving soon.
All that were left included myself, Draco, Viktor and McGonagall.