Hermione awoke the next morning with a smile on her face thinking of the day before and blonde hair. She got out of her bed and made coffee for herself. Crookshanks came over to her and she scratched him behind the ears. Then she saw that the daily prophet had arrived. She saw the headlines and her coffee dropped on the floor.
NEW COUPLE? WAR HEROINE HERMIONE GRANGER AND BACHELOR OF THE YEAR DRACO MALFOY GOING OUT?
These two famous people were seen together, leaving the Leaky Cauldron. Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy have never been best of friends as children but did that all change or is there a terrible truth? Yesterday we saw Draco Malfoy the rich, successful and handsome businessman holding Hermione Grangers hand and her bags as they left the leaky cauldron. They seemed to be in light conversation as the left and then they noticed the cameras and Draco Malfoy, ever the gentleman helped Hermione Granger reach the apparition point quickly as possible. Draco Malfoy has been known to go out with many different women from time to time, will this be his first actual relationship? On the other hand, Hermione Granger has gone out with Viktor Krum, Cormac Mclaggen, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley. Will she be able to handle a player? Hermione Granger has been accused of using a love potion before as many have dubbed her "smart enough and lonely enough." Was this the first glimpse of the hot, new couple or has Draco Malfoy become the newest target of the not so Golden Girl? We will be looking out for more of them.
Rita Skeeter
Hermione was tired of all of Rita Skeeter and decided to ignore the news altogether and go to France as soon as possible but before that she had to face going to her office in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement in the ministry to sort out her papers. She decided on a pale pink flowy dress that reached her knees with a black blazer and light pink peep toe heels. She took the floo powder in her hands and shouted clearly, "Department of Magical Law Enforcement" She felt a whirl and when she opened her eyes she stood in her department. People ran around doing their work. Then people noticed her and started whispering. "She's the one going out with Malfoy.." "She's so lucky…I wonder if she used a love potion, she's smart enough" Hermione raised her nose in the air and started walking towards her office, just as she was about to reach her door she heard her secretary Lisa call her, she walked towards her. "Yes Lisa?" Lisa smiled and replied, "There's flowers for you Ms Granger, from Mr Malfoy." Lisa winked and handed her a vase of tulips and lilies. Hermione took them and knew there were people staring at her. Hermione went to her office and opened the note.
Sorry for the news today, it upset me how dumb people are to believe that crap.
Yours DM
Hermione sighed; he seemed to think going out with her was crap, why did she even get her hopes that he might like her. Hermione finished her paper work and then was about to leave when there was a knock on her door. "Come in"
There stood a red faced Ronald Weasley. "Hermione, what's the meaning of you and Malfoy? Do you like that death eater?" Hermione looked Ron, a little shocked at hiss outburst and couldn't believe him. "RONALD WEASLEY! How dare you come here into my office and ask ME who I am dating, and judge people you don't know anything about. Moreover, I am NOT dating Malfoy and I am NOT his slut! We just met yesterday in the Leaky Cauldron but if I was going out with him its NOT your business. Now if you excuse me I will be leaving"
Hermione saw him look ashamed and about to apologise but she apparated on the spot. Hermione was tired of Ronald being so immature he could be so childlike. At least Harry and Ginny would be supporting, she knew Ron would probably apologise later but right now she had, had enough. She called up her aunt.
Hello?
Hermione? Darling, I saw you in the daily prophet, you have grown, and you must visit me! Oh and before I forget to ask, who was that handsome devil?
Ugh, not you as well aunt Georgia, he's Draco Malfoy, we used to go to school together and we were just catching up.
You mean to tell me the handsome boy was Draco Malfoy?
The one and only
Oh my this is wonderful! Are you coming tomorrow for my ball?
Um, about that can I come today instead?
Of course, this way I can see what you're wearing beforehand!
Okay, see you in a while Aunt.
Bye Darling
Hermione packed her bags and got ready to leave to France. Hermione thought about her aunt, she was very rich because her aunt was royalty in France, so this meant that Hermione was royal, but she didn't like to tell people that she was next in line for the throne as her aunt had warned that becoming royal also had its dangers. It was funny because it wouldn't have made a difference; she had nearly been killed in the war already. She chuckled to herself as she looked at her flat one last time and left.
She saw the beautiful castle with large areas of land and flowers surrounding it. She walked to the entrance and saw her aunt waiting for her. "Hermione, darling, it's been too long, come in!" Hermione smiled and hugged her, "I needed a break and I know you have a spring ball tomorrow so I thought no time better than now, plus I've heard its amazing every year." "You are welcome any time dear, and no wonder, I know who was on the headlines today, that boy is very handsome." "Can we not talk about him, please?" asked Hermione, aunt Georgia laughed and led her inside. "I've been preparing for the ball for months now, it took ages for the decorations to be perfect, now all I have to do is get ready for the ball tomorrow and help you get ready as well, we will have so much!" said aunt Georgia, Hermione looked at her excited manner, Hermione knew this ball meant a lot to her aunt. The decorations were beautiful with white furniture and flowers, flowers everywhere of every kind. It was beautiful and it smelt beautiful. They reached a room with an en suite bathroom. "Hermione, I want to see your dress, being my niece and I want it to be perfect! There is no way I will let anyone overshadow you tomorrow." Said her aunt. Hermione nodded and went to the bathroom to change, when she came out her aunt gasped. It was a beautiful midnight blue, sleeveless floor length gown. The tight fitted dress had a slit that stopped mid thigh. "Hermione, you look beautiful, I love it!" exclaimed aunt Georgia. Hermione smiled nervously and replied, "Really? I thought the slit was too revealing but Ginny forced me to buy it and I thought this was a good opportunity to wear it." Her aunt shook her head and said, "Its perfect, now lets go to dinner. I need to talk to you about something as well." Hermione nodded and replied, "I'll change and meet you downstairs."
Her aunt left and Hermione changed back into the dress she had worn previously. Then she left the room to join her aunt. When she came downstairs dinner was ready to be served and she took her place in the long 40 people dining table. As dinner was being served her aunt said, "Hermione, as you know very well that I am growing old, and you growing to become of age. The rule is that once the queen is 50 the next in line must take the throne once of age. This is 21. You are currently 20, I know this is a lot to take in so I want to know if you want to take the throne or not, if you don't take it, the throne goes to the next family, the Delaclour's. If it goes to them, then the Grangers lose a legacy for over 100 years. I know this is very fast and that in the end it is your decision but I must stress the importance of the decision. " Hermione thought for a moment on how to respond and then replied, "I cannot tell you my final answer now, maybe I wont be able to tell you tomorrow either, but I need time and I promise to tell you when I know." Her aunt smiled at the young girl and knew exactly what it felt like, "I understand, it took me time to make a decision as well. I know how I knew. It was when I first met your uncle; we talked about it and some how after I knew I wanted to rule but with him. I advise talk to people and it will help, thinking by your self can be stressful." Hermione nodded and they ate in silence, each lost in their thoughts. After dessert Hermione said goodnight and went to bed.