*Draco's POV*

He gulped nervously. "Okay, Potter, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Potter looked him straight in the eye, before smiling slightly. "I know you've changed, and Hermione can take care of herself. This morning just caught me by surprise. I'm sure you two are a great couple."

"We're not a couple." Draco said, surprised how Potter was acting towards him.

"Is something wrong with you and Hermione being a couple?" He asked, his face hardening.

"No, no. She's a beautiful woman. She's smart, opinionated, and empathetic. She's wonderful. Anyone would be lucky to be with her." Draco said, not realizing his smile.

*Hermione's POV*

She was walking into the kitchen when she heard them talking, curious, she waited just outside to eavesdrop.

"Is something wrong with you and Hermione being a couple?" How could Harry even ask that!

"No, no. She's a beautiful woman. She's smart, opinionated, and empathetic. She's wonderful. Anyone would be lucky to be with her." She heard Draco reply quickly. She smiled, a warm feeling spread through her chest at his words. She wiped the smile from her face and walked in as if she hadn't been listening behind the door.

"What are you two talking about?" She asked casually, trying not to laugh at the panicked expressions on their faces.

"Nothing. We were just waiting for you." Harry said flustered. "I actually have to get going. I'll talk to you at work tomorrow?" He asked her.

"Of course. I'll see you then." Hermione smiled as he left quickly. She sat down by Malfoy.

"So what were you really talking about?" She asked, looking into his silver eyes.

Draco shook his head. "Nothing really. Potter and I don't have anything in common, just waiting for you."

"Alright, well I have to finish my speech for tomorrow when I meet with the Wizengamot, I'll see you there?" Hermione asked.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." He assured her before leaving as well.

*Draco's POV*

They had done it. With the evidence they had found, Hermi- Granger had convinced them to pass the law. Grinning happily, he waited outside the courtroom for her.

"We did it!" She squealed, almost tackling him when she went to hug him. "I can't believe it!" She said, hugging him tight. He hesitated a second before hugging her back.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL IS HERMIONE DOING WITH THAT SCUM?" Draco knew that voice. It was Weasley. Hermione stepped back from him, a scowl on her face.

*Hermione's POV*

She could not believe that boy! He had no right to yell at her and Draco. Malfoy. She corrected herself. "Ronald Billius Weasley, he is not scum and I have every right to hug who ever I choose!" She retorted.

"But he's a Death Eater!" Ron protested.

"He was." She emphasized. "His father forced him into it."

"He called you a Mudblood."

"And I've regretted it and apologized." Draco said, finally sticking up for himself.

"He doesn't have to prove himself to you Ron." Hermione said, crossing her arms.

"You can't date him. It'd be a massive scandal." He said, eyes narrowing.

"We're not dating." Draco protested.

"I can date whoever I want. He's a handsome, smart, and kind man. I would have no problem dating him." Hermione said, ignoring Draco flushing slightly.

"I don't believe you would. Even if you did, it would never last." Ron seethed.

"Leave me and my love life alone." Hermione said, her eyes filled with anger.

"Fine." Ron stormed off.

Hermione turned back to him. "I'm so sorry about that. Will you join me for lunch to celebrate?"

"Of course, and it's not your fault."

*Draco's POV*

He took her to a nice muggle restaurant to celebrate. He didn't want to run into another upset wizard.

"It's so nice to come to a muggle restaurant. No one else ever will come with me to one. Everyone is so uncomfortable here." Hermione said, smiling at him. "I hope what Ron said didn't upset you. I meant what I said, you're very kind." She said, placing her hand on his.

"Thank you, that means a lot. It's been nice to spend time with you to get this law into place." Draco said, looking into her hazel eyes fondly.

"We'll have to find another cause to work on then." Hermione lightly squeezed his hand.

Draco got nervous. What if she was only flirting with him to prove Ron wrong, he pulled his hand away, internally wincing at the hurt look on her face. "Agreed. I must get going, however. I'll see you soon." He said, placing some muggle money on the table. "Thanks for a wonderful lunch." He said before leaving.

*Hermione's POV*

Later that evening, Hermione was curled up with a book, hiding how upset she was with Draco's apparent rejection. She cared about him. She even thought of his as Draco rather than Malfoy. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on her door. She opened the door to see Harry. "What are you doing here?" She asked surprised.

"Ginny told me about what Ron did this afternoon. Are you okay?" He asked, stepping inside and placing his hand on her shoulder.

"I don't know." She sighed. "I overheard you and Draco the other day. I've really started to like him while we've been working together. But I think something Ron said messed everything up." She closed her eyes, trying not to cry.

"Well, if you overheard us, than you know that he cares about you. Don't let a little fear stop you." Harry said, hugging her gently. "He's become a great man and I think you two would be happy together." He said and pulled back.

She nodded. "I'll do my best." Hermione smiled softly. "Thanks Harry."

"Of course." He winked. "I hope it all works out."

*Draco's POV*

He hadn't expected to see her for some time. However, he definitely hadn't expected to see her the next day at his work. Especially with her hair looking so beautiful loose around her shoulders. He shook his head and slipped into a patient room, avoiding her.

"What are you doing?" The little girl on the bed asked him.

"I'm playing hide and seek." He said, smiling slightly at her. "Is it okay if I hide in here with you?"

"Of course." She grinned. "I wish I could play."

Another healer walked in. "Healer Malfoy, I'm afraid I need to take care of my patient."

Draco stepped out, running right into Hermione. "There you are!" She grinned. "I've been looking for you everywhere, no one knew where you were."

He smiled slightly. "Sorry, I was talking with one of our younger patients. Is there something you need?" He asked.

"I was wondering if you'd like to go out to lunch with me again. It was so nice to be able to go to a muggle restaurant." She said, smiling as she looked up at him.

"Er, sure. How about tomorrow?" Draco suggested.

"It's a date." Hermione beamed and happily walked off before he could correct her.