HPV
"Hermione be a dear and join us a moment" I heard Professor McGonagall call as I walked past her room. I nodded and joined her in her office not at all expecting to see HIM sitting there.
"Malfoy" I nodded politely in his direction as I took a seat next to him.
"Granger" he did the same as we both turned to see my class head sitting before us.
"You are both probably wondering why I called you in here, I have a very strange request that I have been asked to pass on from the Minister. Mr and Mrs. Malfoy have been informed on the matter as well as Mr and Mrs. Weasley on your behalf Miss Granger" she paused, I have never seen her hesitate before, it wasn't normal. She opened up her top draw and took out a plain white envelope with only our names on top. I glanced at Malfoy for permission to open it, he nodded. I took a deep breath and then started to read aloud.
"My dearest cousin Draco and The most intelligent witch of her age my dearest Hermione,
I am so sorry if you are reading this for I am passed but always watching over both of you. Even if you don't deserve this Draco.
Hermione, I have known you since you were thirteen and am sorry to have to do this but if this letter has been opened it means both the war has ended and my cousin Narcissa is in trouble. My dear girl trust that I had my reasons for what I did and believe me when I say I am sorry.
On the back of this letter is a legally binding contract made by Narcissa and I. I as well as Narcissa, Dumbledore, Snape, Molly and Arthur all took the unbreakable vow that this was the only option if things turned for the worst.
Draco, the only thing I have to say to you is take this up with your mother and Good Luck my dear boy.
I guess all I can say now is congratulations ..."
I stopped and looked up our professor who was slowly nodding her head for me to continue
"I guess all I can say now is congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Malfoy, your uncle and friend Sirius" I stopped and turned to Draco who showed many different emotions. Confusion, shock, anger, disgust and the worst acceptance. How could he accept this, marrying me, a mudblood.
I breathed a second and turned back to our Professor who was sitting there waiting for our answer.
"It was Sirius last wish, if that loosens the blow for you" she half smiled, how could anyone expect me to marry him especially Sirius who knew of my hatred for him. I hated Malfoy, I hated him with everyone bone in my body, he made my blood boil at the thought of him. There was only one question I needed to ask
"Do Harry and Ron know about this? Parkinson or Zambini?" she shook her head
"That is for you two to tell. There were only a few who knew of the event and that took months of negotiating and convincing, Plus the Malfoy's agreed to help you track down your parents if you agree" I nodded and turned to Malfoy who was waiting my answer.
"I guess I don't have much choice do I?" the two of them shook their heads
"When and why?" I asked as the office door flew open
"Because Sirius believed it would be good for the family name if Draco married the Infamous Miss Hermione Granger most trusted companion of "The Boy Who Lived", one of the Golden Trio. If only my wife had told me sooner" Lucius Malfoy entered the room accompanied by his wife Narcissa who placed a hand on Malfoy's shoulder.
"Welcome to the family to the family you filthy little mudblood!" he smirked his eyes sharp
"Lucius!" Mrs Malfoy scolded "Please my dear excuse my husband. I'm sure you understand life hasn't been very easy for us lately. And we only want the best for our Draco. My Darling Draco" her voice softened as she looked at me, a loving smile playing on her lips.
"And I am sure you to understand that this will not be easy for me, but I will for fill Sirius's dying wish" I held my hand out for Malfoy to shake. Straight away without hesitation he did.
"Lets get this over with shall we" Lucius muttered linking arms with his wife nodding to Professor McGonagall to lead the way.
2 hours later
Later that day we arrived at a small chapel looking place a few miles out of Hogsmead.
"Ah Mrs Malfoy, I believe everything is to your satisfactory. The red roses with dark green stems just as you ordered. The dress is through there and the suit through the door to your left" the priest said as he waited our arrival. Draco and Lucius walked through to there dressing room as my soon to be mother in law pulled me to mine.
"I'll be waiting out here if you need me dear" she smiled sweetly and so I smiled back out of curiosity.
As I walked into the room three beautiful dresses stood before me. One very simple white short skirted dress, one long white gown with splashes of yellow in it which was accompanied by a green pendant and a matching ring which I took it was engagement ring and the third dress mixed with four different colours Gryffindor red, silver, gold and Slytherin green. I chose the white long one, I always did like tradition. I walked over to the mirror and found a beautiful green pendant with a matching ring which I assumed was my engagement ring. I put on my jewellery and turned to put on my dress when three people stood there still in front of me with the angriest looks on their faces. There stood Harry, Ron and Ginny. The very three people I had been planning on avoiding ever since I found out I was getting married.
"Are you mad?" Harry shouted, I just stood there not knowing what to say
"How did you find out?" That was all I could manage to get out
"Mum and Dad told us you were getting married into the Malfoy family over breakfast. Bloody breakfast Hermione!" Ron roared "What about us? What about what we have?" I just shook my head as tears began to spill from my eyes. It's true I did love Ron but my destiny was signed and I had too much respect for those crazy old men who vowed my fate to disappoint them now, they must know what they were doing.
"I'm sorry Ron" I remembered Narcissa telling Malfoy and I that we had to pretend to be in love and tell no one of the bond "But I love him. Being back at school with him, I've grown to love him" I wiped the tears from my cheeks and twisted my ring on my finger
"Ginny is this true? You went back to school are they really an item?" Ron asked , everyone turned to Ginny, she looked at me, my eyes begging her to go along with it.
"Yes they are I'm sorry Ron. They're always together laughing, smiling. They're in love. I just didn't know how to tell you" Ginny looked up at her elder brother who looked like he'd been slapped by her response
"Why didn't you tell me at least?" Harry asked turning from her to me
"I thought it was Hermione's business and I guess I didn't think anything of it" I felt bad for Ginny piling all this on her, I owed her big time.
"So you've been cheating on me?" Ron asked peering directing into my eyes
"No of course not!" Damn I guess I should say I was instead "Well it's not that simple, It's just" I hesitated "Draco makes me so happy, there's no drama or battles, it's just normal, Draco and I could just cuddle up on the couch and watch films and do other normal things" Wow that sounded nothing like me and incredibly corny, man was normal overrated.
" I love him so much that when he proposed I just knew my answer without thinking, I didn't mean to fall in love with him Ron I swear!" I sobbed as I broke the heart of the man I loved.
"Okay! Get out both of you" Ginny turned to the two guys who were now staring at her like she'd gone mad
"I may not like her decision but today is her wedding day. She has ten minutes to get ready and she is only meant to have tears of excitement and happiness today. I am her best friend and now maid of honour. I am going to get her ready while you two go wait out there in the benches!" Man Ginny wasn't messing when she said don't cross her. The two boys knew they weren't going to win this so they both turned to the door sulking out of it into the alter.
10 minutes later
I heard the "Here Comes The Bride" melody playing as Ginny began her walk down the aisle passed the guys who were sitting next to Professor McGonagall on the brides side, Harry quickly dashing down to me
"Harry don't try and talk me out of this..." he held a finger to his lips sshing me.
"I just thought you'd prefer me to give you away instead of Lucius Malfoy" I turned slightly to seeing Lucius walking over to us
"Please Harry" I smiled as we began to walk "I'm so glad you guys are here. It's complete now! I just wish everyone else was here" I looked at the ground in sadness
"They are in spirit. As much as I don't agree with your choices, I trust you" we both smiled as we passed Ron who was glaring at us in anger, I assumed he wanted to go but Harry made him stay.
"Thanks for giving me away Harry" I whispered as we reached Malfoy, who was standing in a black suit with a Slytherin green tie
"I could never really give you away Hermione. You're my family" we both laughed softly as we stopped in front of Malfoy. Harry lifted my wedding hand from his arm and placed it on top of Malfoy's waiting hand. He kissed my cheek, then went back to sit with Ron. I looked at Ginny and mouthed "Thank you" she simply smiled in reply.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here to join together Hermione Jean Granger and Draco Lucius Malfoy in holy matrimony, Draco and Hermione today are joining as one in the Wizarding World" they both stared at the priest, what the hell did this mean
"With this chord I join them in mind, heart and life" by a wave of a wand a rope appeared and tied around there wrists tying them together. Let them share each others thoughts, emotions and dreams. I believe they have written their own vows" I just stared and Malfoy who mouthed "Pretend" I nodded subtly "Draco your vows" the priest requested
"Hermione" He stated and took a deep breath "Everyone knows we didn't start off on the best terms. Our blood differences but I don't care. I don't care what anyone says any more. Others may have won the battles when it comes to your heart but now I know I've the luckiest for winning the war. Hermione every time I look into those beautiful brown eyes I will remember all the moments I saw you. The over enthusiastic girl in class, the know it all Gryffindor, the violent impressive right hook, the beautiful princess at the Yule Ball, the stunning and brave war heroine and most importantly my beautiful bride. I love you Hermione, always have always will. And I can't you thank you enough for giving me the chance to prove it. Hermione I promise I will spend the rest of my life doing just that" he turned to face the his mother who was wiping away a tear, his father who looked sick and Professor who was blubbering, he smiled and looked at me "Your turn" was all he said
"Yes right Hermione..." the priest began, how was I meant to follow that. I turned to Ginny who mouthed to me "Wing it" so I did staring deep into his silver eyes
"Draco, my stupid, arrogant, annoyingly beautiful, smart, impossible, infuriating Draco" our witnesses gentle chuckled at that "You know I'm not very romantic but that's one of the things I love about you. You know me, you get me. You've seen the best and worst of me as I have you but still you've stayed right by my side. This year has been so intense. Full of sadness and remorse. Full of strength and courage. All my life people have said 'oh she's a Gryffindor, she must be brave' but right now my love. I have never felt more scared of anything. I am going to be sharing my life with someone, my thoughts, my feelings, my bed. But I know no matter how scared I am or how hard I fall you will always be there to catch me. You are my other half, my soul mate. You are whatever I need, my friend, my protector, my listener, my shoulder to cry on, my lover, my husband, my everything. I love you for all your faults and your father. And I want to thank my parents in law Narcissa and Lucius for raising him to be a man I am and forever will be proud to love." I took a breath and just watched him smile back at me signalling that was a good speech.
"I father Thomas of Camden ask you Draco Lucius Malfoy do you take Hermione Jean Granger to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, in strength and in weak, in heaven and in hell, faithfully for as long as you live and love her?"
"I do" Malfoy just smiled down at me, a sweet loving smile as he slid a beautiful silver wedding band onto my hand. Damn he was good. Come on Hermione remember it's all pretend. All for your parents.
"I father Thomas of Camden ask you Hermione Jean Granger do you take Draco Lucius Malfoy to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, in strength and in weak, in heaven and in hell, faithfully for as long as you live and love him?"
"I do" I giggled happily as I slid the ring onto his finger
"I am happy to pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride" Draco leant down and gently placed his lips upon mine. Due to habit I wrapped my arms around his neck deepening the kiss, he wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me into his embrace. I could hear our audience cheering with the occasion moan from Lucius and Ron.
Oh god I'm a Malfoy, I'm my own worst enemy. This should be fun.