DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER


Two: The Ferrets, Beavers, and Weasels

Hermione woke up early as usual. It maybe the time zone or her body clock felt she needs to wake up. She looks beside her, Rose was sleeping. Her hair is a Weasley red curly mess. Her daughter is very beautiful. She had her father's hair, eyes, freckles (that sometimes she use makeups or charm to cover it) and temper but aside from that, she's like her mother.

Hermione took Rose's spare purple cotton robe to cover her pink pajamas with Hello Kitty design, tied her hair in a messy ponytail and went out the room. She looks at Scorpius' room. He must still be sleeping. She decided to make breakfast for them.

She decided to make waffles, bacon and scramble egg. She set the coffee maker while frying some Bacon on the pan. She's mixing the batter in the bowl when she heard a pop. She thought she must be hallucinating or something so she continues to mix the batter until she heard a very manly voice speak.

"Rose, I didn't think you can wake up this early. Good change, young lady"

Hermione looked around and saw the man he hasn't see for a long time.

"Granger..." Draco Malfoy said. He looks shocked upon seeing her. Hermione looks at him in the eyes and smiled at him. Draco was a handsome lad when he was young but seeing the adult and mature Malfoy now is very disturbing. He's more handsome and masculine in a right way. His outfit makes him look like a mature male model. His hair is not like the sleek-Malfoy-hairstyle but a neat and professional version of his son. He looks like his son's brother than his father.

"Hello, Malfoy. Joining us for breakfast?" she asked. Draco approached the kitchen countertop and sat at the stool. He was looking at Hermione. She looks more beautiful than she did years ago.

"I was planning to treat Scorpius and Rose to a French breakfast but it seems that you're already prepared." he said while looking at the food she's preparing.

She grins at him "I am. Coffee?"

"Yes"

"Sugar? Cream?"

"Black, please."

Hermione prepares him a coffee. She serves it in front of him and she starts making waffles.

"When did you arrive?" He asked.

"Yesterday. It's funny; your son also mistook me as Rosie."

"You really look like her. Except for your hair color. Did you color it or something? It's almost auburn"

"Yes, I did. Just a treat for myself. At least it's not like Rose's. More like a darker version of Ginny's" she said as she places the first waffle on a plate and collects the bacon.

Draco took a sip of his coffee. "Speaking of Ginny, do they know you're here?"

"Yes, they even offer me a room in their home but I refuse. I'm going to look for a place of my own. A small house with four rooms"

"Four rooms? Why?" he asked.

Hermione looks at Draco while she's beating some egg in a bowl. "For me, for Rose and Hugo when they want to stay with me and an office and library for me"

He rolls his eyes "Library! But of course; once a bookworm, always a bookworm!" He smirks.

"Shut up, ferret boy!"

"As you wish, Ms. Know-it-all."

"Father, you're not insulting Ms. Granger, are you? Don't scare her away. She cooks well." said Scorpius who's walking with his gray pajama pants and white shirt.

"Merlin Scorpius! Can you dress up like a gentleman? There's a lady in here!" Draco hissed as he gestures at Hermione.

"You mean Ms. Granger in her jammies and fluffy robe?" Scorpius asked coyly. Hermione's eyes widen. She's indeed wearing his sleeping attire. She felt embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry. I was about to change after making breakfast but your father arrived. I can't just leave him here. He's a guest."

"It's fine, Granger. It's refreshing to see you this way" said Draco with a smile. Hermione glared at him but Draco just winks at her.

"I bet Rosie will be in her pajama and bushy hair when she comes here" said Scorpius.

On cue, Rose came out on her light blue pajamas with Hello Kitty on it. Draco and Scorpius both laugh while Hermione giggled.

"What?" Rosie asked.

Hermione looks at the two Malfoys as they look away from Rose and look at her waffles. "Come on, Rosie. Grab some waffles, before the ferrets take them away."

"Said the beaver!" Draco murmured as he took a sip of his coffee.

Scorpius smacks the table top. "Oh, father! Did you know that Ms. Granger has a crush on Uncle Blaise?" Scorpius said and smirks at Hermione. Hermione gaped at Scorpius. Draco almost spurts his drink.

"Merlin's ball! Pansy will be furious. The Golden Girl had a thing with her husband!" Draco said.

"That was years ago!" she huffed. "I've just got back home and you're making me leave again." She told the Malfoys.

"Scorp, Mr. Malfoy, stop teasing my mom!" Rose said as she grabs some waffles. Rose sat beside Draco. Rose pecked at Draco at his cheek before he starts to eat. Hermione noticed that Draco adores her daughter and Rose adores Draco.

"So, what's your plan today, Mum?" asked Rose.

Hermione served the bacon and eggs in front of them and take a sit beside Rose. "I'm going to Gringotts to check my vault. And then I'll meet your Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny on Leaky Cauldron. I promised to see them as soon as possible."

Rose bows her head "Dad knows your back. He wanted to see you." she said quietly. Hermione was surprised to know that Ron wants to see her. Hermione sighed and continues to eat. Scorpius looked at his father. Draco just nods and gave Rose's shoulders a squeeze. Rose looks at him and smiled timidly.

"Ron and I will see each other eventually. I will talk to him at the right time. And as long as Lavender won't be a problem"

Draco made an annoyed noise. "That woman is hopeless. She keeps bragging about Weasley being a hero, an Auror and being a 'great father' to their brats. She keeps on showing PDA even Weasley doesn't want it."

"Are you close with Ron?" Hermione asked.

"No! Merlin forbid! I'm okay with Harry, so as Ginny but him, no. He hates that Rose is living with boys especially my son. But my darling Rosie is as stubborn as her Mum so the weasel can't stop her"

"Uncle Draco..." Rose look at Draco.

"You can't stop me for disliking your father, Rosie. He's rude towards my boy and he keeps bragging to my face that he has a happy marriage and family."

Hermione feels pity for Draco. Ron doesn't have a right to treat Draco that way.

"Draco?" Hermione said.

"Yes, Granger?"

"Would you like to accompany me in Wizarding London?"

Rose, Scorpius, and Draco look at Hermione. Hermione continues to eat.

"Sure. I haven't seen the Potters for a long time. Harry and I have to plan for the next Quidditch match" Draco said.

They ate quietly after that. A few moments later, Scorpius and Rose bid goodbye to their parents. Draco raised his arm for Hermione. She holds on his arm and they apparated at the entrance of Diagon Alley. Hermione lets go of Draco's arm.

"This place hasn't changed!" Hermione said as they started to walk. Hermione is taking a lead while Draco is on her side. Some people recognized her and greeting her. She greets them back and she smiles at them. Draco was just quiet beside her. Hermione looks at him. He seems uncomfortable with people surrounding them. Hermione excuses herself, grab Draco's wrist and they walk towards Gringotts. They stop at the entrance of it.

"You go inside. I'll just wait here" he said.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." He smiled.

Hermione left Draco outside the Gringotts. Draco waited for her patiently. He took his mobile phone and called Blaise.

"Hello, Drakie Poo!" Pansy answered. Draco rolled his eyes.

"Pansy, where's Blaise?"

"He's still getting ready for work, Mr. CEO. How are you?"

"I'm good. You?"

"I'm great. I'm really excited on Anastasia's 7th birthday!" Pansy said excitedly. Anastasia Marie Zabini is Blaise and Pansy's daughter. She looks like Pansy but her personality is all Blaise. She's prim and proper and very well mannered.

"How's my god daughter?"

"She's fantastic! She just learns how to play the piano piece of Bach. Blaise is so pleased!"

"Of course he is. Tell Blaise I will be coming to office after lunch. I had to do something"

"Are you okay Draco? What's wrong?" Pansy said with a worried voice.

"Nothing. I'm accompanying Granger in Diagon Alley."

Pansy was silent. Draco thought she hanged up.

"Let me get this straight. You will be late because you are with Granger? As in Hermione Granger? The buck tooth? The fizzy hair beaver? The golden girl? The former Mrs. Ronald Weasley? Harry Potter's Mudbl-"

"I won't finish that if I were you" Draco sternly said.

"You're with Granger?"

"Yes"

"Why?" Pansy asked in a whiney tone.

"She just came back from Australia after eight years being away. Rose had a job so I accompany her until she meets the Potters" Draco explained.

"I see. How does she look now?"

"She's still Granger. But she has a wavy hair. She colored it auburn. She's pale and fit."

"Granger is fit. Huh! We'll see if I see her one of these days."

"She's really gorgeous for a woman in her forties."

"Hmmmp! You never called me gorgeous" Pansy muttered. Draco laughs. He knows that Pansy likes when someone is telling her she's beautiful.

"You already know you are gorgeous, my dear Pansy" Draco said.

"Fine. I'll tell Blaise your message. Say Hi from us to the Potters and Granger."

"Fine. Bye Pansy" Draco hanged up. Draco looks around. People are buzzing around until his eyes land on Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. George and Draco are friends. It all started when he was Harry and George approached them to say hi. George is nice to him and they're both a fan of Puddlemere Falcon.

Draco was about to look away when he saw Ron Weasley and Lavender Weasley come out of it. He feels disgusted on how Lavender look like a high society Missus while Ron is wearing his Auror uniform. Draco tried to be unnoticed but he heard him speak.

"Malfoy!" Ron said while the Weasley walks toward him.

"Hello Auror Weasley, Madam Weasley. What a lovely day, isn't it?" Draco said while showing a fake smile.

"In deed, Master Draco." Lavender said.

"Don't call him Master, Lav." Ron hissed at his wife. Lavander just ignores him.

"Yes, Madam. Please just call me Draco. We're schoolmates after all." Draco smiled at Lavender. She giggled.

"How's Rosie doing? She didn't visit us last Sunday." Ron said.

"I think she had an operation that day. Scorpius told me it took her ten hours to finish the procedure. She went home immediately and fell asleep." Draco said.

"Tell her she should be on the Burrow this Sunday. We are going to plan Hugo's graduation party."

"You know she has a cellphone, right? You can contact her there."

"I have no time for muggle device. I can't even owl her. Kindly pass the message. Will yah?"

"Fine." Draco replied.

"Draco, sorry for keep you waiting. I just got-"

Hermione stopped speaking when she saw Ron and Lavender. Draco looks at Ron's reaction. He was shocked. Who wouldn't? Granger looks stunning with her red long sleeve blouse, dark denim pants, and black stilettos. Her hair was braided siding to her left shoulder and she's carrying a nude bag. Lavender shook her husband's arm. Hermione look at Draco who smirks at her and she look back at Ron.

"Hello, Ron. Hello, Lavender. It's good to see you" Hermione said and smiled to them. Ron was speechless. The Hermione he last saw was broken and weak. The person in front of him was like the Hermione he saw on Bill and Fleur's wedding; confident, full of life and beautiful. Hermione touches Draco's arm.

"I'm sorry it took me long. Those goblins ask too many questions" She told Draco. Draco smirks. "It's fine. It wasn't that long. And I know first-hand how goblins are very annoying when it comes to the vaults" he smiled at her. Hermione smiled back. Ron missed those smile.

Ron found his voice to speak up. "When did you arrive?" he asked.

Hermione looks back at Ron "Yesterday. I'm staying with Rosie until I find a home for me" she said.

"You still have a room in Burrow, you know." said Ron. Lavender stared at him like she can't believe it. Draco butts in.

"Actually, Rose asked me to accompany Hermione on my acquaintance who happens to be a wizarding realtor. He was the one who gave the Scamanders their lovely home in Cornwall."

"Luna and Rolf's home is very lovely." Lavender said. Hermione feels anxious because Ron keeps on staring at her. Draco noticed it too so he offers Hermione his arm.

"Shall we meet him, Granger?" he asked.

Hermione looks at him. She smiled and hold on his arm. "Okay. It was really nice to see you two again." She told Ron and Lavender.

"Come to the Burrow on Sunday! We are going to plan Hugo and Lily's Graduation Party. Mum and Dad will be happy to see you." Ron said as Lavender pulls him away.

"I'll try," Hermione said as she waved goodbye to him. She and Draco walk away until Draco directs her into an alley. He stopped, holds on Hermione's shoulder and look at her.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"I'm fine." Hermione said as she breathes heavily. Draco cast a wandless calming charm and she immediately calms down. Draco knew that it's hard for her to see Ron after their divorce years ago.

"You did well, Hermione. You faced him. You can now see him confidently from time to time. You did well" he said. Hermione nodded and smiled awkwardly.

"Come on, let's meet the Potters," he said as he placed his hand on her back and guided her out of that alley.