Its Only Just Beginning
A/N: Again, I have no idea where this story is going to end up, I just know some ideas on how I want it to get there. Feel free to add your input. PM me with any ideas you have for the future of this story. Totally open for suggestions on anything! I will also give you credit if I use your idea. With that said, enjoy chapter 2!
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Chapter 2: Love Wins
Draco tensed when he felt a tap on his shoulder. Relaxing slightly when the shocked, yet calm look on his mothers face assured him it was not an auror, he turned around to face the person who intruded on a somewhat personal family moment. His face mirrored his mother's when he locked eyes with the one and only Hermione Granger.
"What does she want?" he thought to himself, "Come to gloat, I'm sure."
The world seemed to be in slow motion, and a hush quickly fell over the onlookers who surrounded the odd trio, as Hermione moved her eyes to meet those of Narcissa Malfoy, stuck her right hand out in front of her, and said, "Hello, I do not think we have ever been formally introduced. My name is Hermione Granger."
The Great Hall became silent as more and more people started to notice the abnormal event taking place. With a quick look towards her son, Narcissa reached for Hermione's hand and replied with an introduction of her own. Draco could only stand there stunned by what was happening right in front of him. The rest of the spectators were loudly whispering amongst themselves.
Hermione was unsure how to continue with her plan. She opened her mouth a few times to say something only to close it just as fast when no words came out. Before she could embarrass herself any further, Luna Lovegood came to her rescue, dragging Neville Longbottom along with her. Luna had followed Hermione's example an introduced herself and Neville as well. After Neville had shaken Narcissa's hand, Luna noticed the continued stares of everyone around them.
"What is everyone looking at? Are there wrackspurts flying near my head?" she asks as she quickly waved her hands around her head to clear the nonexistent creatures away. That seemed to do the trick. Everyone returned to what they were doing and acted as if they had not just witnessed one third of the Golden Trio become friendly with a Death Eater's wife.
"Let's take this to a place a little less crowded, shall we?" Luna suggested while grabbing Narcissa's hand and pulling her, willingly, towards the door. Hermione was speechless, especially when Draco got up to tag along with no argument. She and Neville shared a small smile at Luna's antics before following her and the Malfoys outside. No one noticed the pair of green eyes watching closely.
Luna led the small group to a patch of grass, under a tree, near the Black Lake. She took her cloak, and after repairing the damages caused by the final battle, transfigured it into a picnic blanket large enough for them all to sit comfortably upon. Narcissa, not feeling like she had much of a choice but curious to see what would happen, was the next to sit down. Followed by Draco, not about to leave his mother's side. Neville and Hermione where sitting down just as Draco had finally found his voice.
"What is going on here?" he asked looking from Hermione to Luna and back.
"I am not entirely sure. It was kind of a spur of the moment type thing," Hermione replied with a nervous laugh.
After a long pause, she turned her attention towards Narcissa, "I saw your husband get taken away by the aurors and I just wanted to make sure you both were ok. Harry told me what you had done for him in the forest. Whatever your reasons may be, I cannot thank you enough. We could not have ended the war without your actions. With that being said, I am willing to do whatever I can to make sure nothing happens to you or your son. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for your husband. His crimes are numerous."
"We don't need your help Granger," Draco responded, only to be given a stern look from his mother.
"Why are you willing to help us Ms. Granger?" Narcissa asked.
"Because I know what it feels like to be hated based on one small aspect of my life. People hated me just because I was a muggleborn and could not look past it. Whether it is people hating muggleborns, or other people hating those associated with Voldemort, it is still hate. I will not stand by and let people hate people just because they hate other people. If Voldemort's demise has taught us anything, it should be that love wins, love conquers all, and love can never be defeated." Hermione declared, taking a big breath of air when she had finished, and unclenching her fists.
"What would your friend Mr. Potter have to say about you befriending the likes of us?" It would take Narcissa a long time before she would ever admit it, but at that moment, she respected Hermione Granger and her passion, and began to like the young, spirited muggleborn.
"He would say that at first he was confused by his friend's actions, but now he completely agrees," Harry took that moment to announce his presence. Hermione couldn't help the small smile that appeared on her face. She was afraid that her two best friends would be against this decision, but with Harry's support, she only had one friend left to worry about.
"I will do the same as Hermione and do everything I can to make sure that nothing happens to you or Draco," Harry continued, "I owe you my life," and just like Hermione, Luna, and Neville, he reached out is hand and formally introduced himself.
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