Unexpected Love

Summary: A fic that takes place after Hogwarts. Hermione left the magical world behind

after a messy breakup with Krum and became a muggle teacher. Years later she

discovers that one of her new students is a Malfoy. What will happen when

Draco enters her life?

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Harry Potter characters. The ones you don't recognize

belong to me.

Chapter Two- A Surprising Student

It was 8 years after Hermione had basically disappeared from the wizarding world. No one had seen her since the day they had left Hogwarts. Everyone still wondered what had happened to Hermione Granger.

Far across the country, however, Hermione was very well known and very popular to many 6 year olds.

You see, after she left Platform 9 3/4 that day, she wondered what she was going to do with her life now. Suddenly, Dumbledore's words passed through her mind: "I believe you have a knack for teaching." She knew that Dumbledore knew what he was talking about, and she always had enjoyed school. To be a teacher would be wonderful!

So she had packed away all of her magical things and became Ms Granger, a friendly teacher of first grade, at an elementary school in the outskirts of London.

She had been teaching there for the past 6 years and she loved it. Dumbledore was obviously right. To be able to pass her knowledge and love of books onto many young children was a wondrous thing.

It was the beginning of a new year and Hermione was excited about her new batch of students. As she glanced over them, sitting nervously at the little tables around the room, her eyes fell on a small boy with short platinum blonde hair. There was something eerily familiar about that hair.

The boy turned around and Hermione caught sight of his eyes. With a start, she realized that what she had suspected when she saw his hair had been confirmed by the steel grey of his eyes.

This boy had to be Draco Malfoy's son.

She tore her eyes from this boy, who she noticed, bore a significantly striking resemblance to Draco, even beyond the hair and eyes. It was time for attendance, where she would find out this boy's name.

She read down the list and when she came to the middle she stared at the name.

Justin Malfoy.



So Justin was his name. She had always loved the name Justin, and had wished to name her son Justin when she had children of her own.

She finished reading the role and went about her usual first day activities. They played many games in the morning so the children could get to know each other and before they knew it, the lunch bell was ringing. The children all ate quickly, eager to get outside and play.

Hermione watched Justin the entire time and as he got up to leave she said, "Justin, could I see you for a moment?"

The small 6 year old nervously walked up to her and said, "Yes, Ms. Granger?"

Hermione smiled at him and said, "Don't worry, I just want to ask you a question about your dad."

"My dad?" exclaimed Justin, clearly surprised. "What about him?"

"Well, I was just wondering. Is your dad named Draco?"

"Uh huh," replied Justin. "My daddy's name is Draco and my mom's name is Pansy. Do you know my parents?"

"Actually Justin, I went to school with your parents."

"You mean you're a witch?!" Justin asked loudly.

"Shhh.... yes, I am. I see you know all about the wizarding world then. You mustn't tell anyone Justin. It will be out little secret," said Hermione with a smile.

"Alright Ms. Granger. Your secret is safe with me. Can I go play now?" Justin asked.

"Yes, of course," she said. As she watched him run out of the classroom her thoughts were going a mile a minute. Draco and Pansy Parkinson? Somehow it surprised her. Sure, they had gone to the Yule Ball together in their fourth year, but that was the last of it. Draco had always seemed like he found Pansy annoying. "I guess times change," she thought to herself. She sat there contemplating the couple until the bell rang, shaking her from her thoughts.

The rest of the day went by smoothly, and by the time the bell rang at the end of the day the kids nerves had all but disappeared. She said goodbye to the last of the children and gathered her things, preparing to head back to her cozy little apartment.

As Hermione arrived home, Justin Malfoy was also arriving to his home: the Malfoy Manor. He ran in the huge front doors and straight to the living room where his father sat.

"Daddy!" exclaimed Justin, "I'm home from school!"

"Hello, Justin," Draco said with a smile, hugging his son. "How did you like it?"

"Oh dad, it was great! My teacher is reeeeally nice, and she's really pretty! She's got really long curly hair, and really pretty eyes! They're like the colour of the honey I put on my toast this morning! And guess what dad! She's a witch! She said she went to school with you and mom!" Justin said excitedly, all very quickly.

"Whoa, Justin, slow down there. You say she's a witch? What's her name then?" Draco inquired.

"Ms. Granger. I think her first name is Hermione. She told us. She's really nice dad!"

Draco's smile left his face and the his colour quickly drained. Hermione Granger? But no one had seen her for almost 8 years!

He didn't know why, but he had to see her. She had been his enemy for the 7 years that they were at Hogwarts, but he had a strong urge to see her.

Draco left the room quickly, heading to the kitchen to use the phone, leaving a confused Justin behind. He picked up the phone and dialed the school. It rang twice before he heard a woman's voice say, "Hello?"

"Yes, I'd like to set up an appointment with my son's teacher."

"Alright sir, could I get your name please?"

"Draco Malfoy. My son is Justin."

"Ok sir, and who is your son's teacher?

"Ms. Granger. Hermione Granger."

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AN- Well there's the second chapter! It's a bit shorter but the next one is gonna be really long I think so be patient. Review please!!!

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