Princess Hermione awoke to someone shaking her. When she remembered why she had passed out in the first place, she wanted to jump of the balcony. Instead she tried to reason with her father.

"Father, you can't expect me to marry the man who helped lock me in here."

"My dear daughter, he is looking out for your safety."

"I'm not in any danger!"

"Because you're safe in here."

"No, because Harry won the war!"

"You will marry him Hermione. You have no choice."

"I refuse."

"You are a princess and you will obey your king."

"No father! I do not love him."

"This is the end of the discussion! You will marry Ronald. Good day daughter." With that the king turned on his heel and left. Hermione made it to the balcony in time to see him ride into the forest.

"This can't be happening!" she whispered , knowing no-one would here. She dropped to her knees and sobbed. "Merlin, Godric, Salazar, anyone, can't you help me?"

-----------Back at Malfoy Mannor

"Severus is everything alright?" Lucius asked when he and his son strolled into the study.

"Draco, be honest, what are your true feelings for the young Miss Granger?"

"My what?" Draco asked shocked.

"Feelings, boy, feelings. I know you do not hate her, now hurry, I'm not sure how much time we have."

"I enjoy her competition, and she is pretty for a muggleborn." He said looking at the floor.

"If she was in trouble, would you help her?" Draco glanced at his father before looking at his former professor.

"Yes, but no one has seen her in over a year."

"I believe Princess Hermione Granger has been locked away by Dumbledore. He has also promised her and her wealth to young Mister Weasley."

Hearing that Hermione was being promised to someone did not sit well with the youngest Malfoy, for reasons he could not explain.

"Princess Hermione?" Lucius asked.

"Yes her father, King Granger, controls all of Ireland. And right now, Dumbledore controls the king."

"So the Weasel wants her? And Dumbledore has her locked up so he can just hand her over? Professor, what are we supposed to do?" Draco said looking at his Godfather's portrait.

"Save her."

------------Castle in Dublin Ireland

"Ah Dumbledore, how can I help you?" The king asked, walking into the throne room.

"Your Majesty." Dumbledore said bowing. "How was your ride?"

"Excellent."

"So Hermione agreed to the wedding?" Dumbledore asked completely shocked.

"No, she didn't, but no worries, I figured you had a plan."

"Oh I do." He said handing over a small flask. "This is a powerful love potion. Slip it in her drink in 3 days time, and she will fall head over heels for Ron."

"Whatever you say Dumbledore."

-----------Back at Hogwarts

Professor Dumbledore had just flooed back from Dublin. He looked around the room and noticed that all the old Headmasters were sleeping. He took his seat in the chair behind his desk just as Ronald Weasley stormed in.

"Is she prepared to be my wife?" he snapped.

"She is putting up a fight but I gave her father a love potion with your hair and instructions to give it to her in 3 days time."

"Good, so when do we go to Dublin to retrieve her?"

"In 4 days. It would be good for you to start sending her letters."

"Yes sir. Thank you sir." With that Ron left to go back to the Burrow.

Dumbledore stood up and paced around the room. He glanced at all the past Headmasters and stopped when he saw Snape's portrait. It was brilliant what they did, faking his death and placing Snape as Headmaster. It was such a shame he was killed during the war. Right now Snape was dozing peacefully in his portrait like always. Or so Dumbledore thought.

I'm finally back to working on my stories! :) Chapter 3 is already written I just have to type it, it should be up tonight or tomorrow, depending on how tired I get, and then I have to start writing chapter 4. I would really love to hear what you have to say, even if you think this story seems childish. Thank yall for sticking with me!