Hey, I was going to just jump into the story, but I decided to describe the future couple's reactions to their life changing news. So here is Prologue, Part Two! This takes place before their fourth year at Hogwarts. Enjoy!

Oh, and thanks to all the people who reviewed the first part! It made me so happy to see all that wonderful encouragement!

Disclaimer: You know I'm not J. K. Rowling. If I was, would I be writing an AU DracoxHermione fic?

Prologue Part Two: August 22, 1994

The Malfoy Manor

"WHAT?"

Lucius Malfoy sighed. "Draco, do not scream. You heard what I said."

"I can't have," Draco said, breathing heavily, trying not to curse out his father, knowing that would produce very bad results. "Because I don't see how you could ever agree to a marriage with a Weasley!"

"I didn't agree to it. I suggested it."

"WHAT?" Draco screeched again.

Lucius rubbed his forehead. "Draco, please keep your voice down, screaming like a small girl is not appealing. Hermione Weasley is an intelligent girl, she isn't ugly, and she is a pureblood, even if she isn't from a prestigious family. I don't see what the problem is."

"Problem?" Draco fumed. "For one, she's a complete blood-traitor, hanging around with Potter and mud-bloods. And she's a complete know-it-all. You know I her! You know what the problem is!"

"I'm sorry you feel this way Draco, but this is final. You will marry the Weasley girl. And you will produce a Malfoy heir."

Draco gagged, looking shocked. "Father, please, you are going to make me throw up. I don't even want to think of shagging her. You can't be serious about this whole marriage thing."

"Stop playing stupid Draco," Lucius snapped with a tone that dared Draco to respond. "You know that I am completely serious. Now go work on your homework."

Meanwhile, At the Burrow

"WHAT?"

"I know it's hard to accept Hermione, but please don't scream," Molly Weasley pleaded as the other Weasley children came into the room, curious about the noise.

"What's up mum?" Bill asked, as he was visiting for the week.

Molly sighed. "I just told Hermione the news." Bill looked sympathetic, the rest of them just confused.

"What news?" Fred asked.

Hermione finally looked up. "I'm engaged to Draco Malfoy," she said hollowly.

Cries erupted from the six other Weasley children, Bill not included. "You're joking!" Ron shouted.

"Ron, please keep your voice down," said Arthur, coming into the room. "And no, Hermione is not joking."

"But you can't be serious, Mum!" exclaimed George.

"Unfortunately I am, George," their mother sighed.

"But they're the worst kind of pureblood," Percy interrupted. "Just look at his father!"

Arthur groaned. "We know, trust me. But at least one of you boys needs to marry a pureblood, and if we turned down an offer from the Malfoys?"

"We know exactly how you feel," Molly offered. "I don't like it either. But the Malfoys are a very prestigious family. We had no choice. I'm sorry, Hermione."

Hermione just sat in her chair, staring into space. "Draco Malfoy," she choked out. "You do know that we hate each other, don't you? And that the only time we talks to me is to insult me, our family, or Harry?"

"I know," Molly said sympathetically. "But there isn't anything we can do. You'll just have to live with it. Try not to on it. Now, who wants to go to Florean Fortescue's for ice cream!"

I hope you liked it! Please review, I want to know how I'm doing. I'm still new at this, so any suggestions, advice, criticism, etc. Because I only decided to write this last night, the first chapter is already started, but will still probably take a while to write. I'll try to upload soon!

-Allison