Just for the sake of the story, Hermione Granger is born on August 31,1980. This is done so that Draco Malfoy is already 17 as he is born on 5 June,1980. You see he has to be of age to marry Hermione. And the story begins in mid- July for those who were wondering about it.

CHAPTER 3

Malfoy... I am gonna marry Malfoy... No that can't be... But then I'll have to marry Sirius... No I have to do something...

With these thoughts in Hermione's mind she made her way to the living room where Harry and Ron had been reading The Daily Prophet. " Harry may I borrow the Prophet for a minute?" Hermione asked. " Hermione, you okay? We tried to talk to you but Ginny was standing like a guard and threatened to hex us." Harry said completely ignoring her earlier request. "Yes I am completely fine. Now may I have the paper?" "Why would you need the paper Hermione? You know they don't write the truth anymore." Ron said. Well, the thing was that The Prophet had published a front page article about the Marriage Law. And having known Hermione all these years they knew she would not be happy about what was written. Not one bit. " Just give it to me. Before I hex you." Hermione said with determination. "Right Harry, give the girl what she wants and we'll leave." Ron said slightly frightened. So Harry handed Hermione the paper and the two boys made a beeline for their room for obviously they didn't want to face the wrath of Hermione Granger. Oh she was definitely scary when she was pissed. And right now she would be incredibly pissed.

"Draco Malfoy. Are you mental? I mean do you have even one brain cell in your head? You are going to marry me despite the demands of the law." Hermione Granger, correction a very ticked off Hermione Granger, asked Draco Malfoy as she burst into his room. " What requirements Granger?" " You mean to tell me you don't know. Don't act dumb Malfoy. The article very clearly states that.. well.. " Hermione turned red at this. "What article Granger?" " You mean to say you really didn't read it?""I will have to say no." "Oh you! Here." And just like that the Daily Prophet hit Draco right in the face. "Granger what the hell did you do that for?" " Oh, you'll know soon enough Malfoy. Go ahead read the article." said Hermione as she sat down on what she assumed was Zabini's bed.

MARRIAGE LAW PASSED

In a move that surprised half the Wizarding world, the Ministry of Magic passed a Marriage Law, a law which was abolished back in 1890. According to this law, all muggle-borns within the age group of 17-35 are to be married by the first week of September. All male muggle-borns are to be married to either half-blood or pureblood witches and all female muggle-borns are to marry pureblood males without exception.

Though no reason has been cited for legislation of such a law, rumours have been going around that the law is a part of a bigger move. The bigger move? Dominance over muggles. The rumours are yet to be confirmed.

"The process of registering is simple. Wizards and witches are to petition for a certain muggle-born with the Ministry and the candidate is to choose to sign one of the petitions and then there is marriage. It is all very ordinary similar to a normal marriage. " a member of the Ministry who wishes to remain anonymous told the journalist.

When asked if it is true that the couple need to consummate their marriage a year into the marriage, the person replied in affirmative. Well, to all the couples about to wed The Daily Prophet would like to give their heartiest congratulations !

Oh great Merlin. Marrying Granger was okay but really consummate the marriage. He had not even thought about it. Okay there was that one time where he wondered what was Granger hiding under those school robes but the Yule Ball had answered that and made him realise there was a lot more to her than what met the eye but this. This was ridiculous.

"Malfoy are you even listening?" "Of course I am listening Granger." Okay, maybe he wasn't but who was gonna tell her that. "Really? Then do tell what I just said to you." Oh oh... He was caught. Bugger. " Granger we have a year for that. I am sure we can think of something. And if not don't worry love I am excellent in bed." Malfoy winked and gave her his signature smirk. "What am I gonna do with you Malfoy?" " Now now Granger we haven't even married yet. You should control your urges." "What? No. I wasn't saying it in that sense.. I mean.." As Malfoy's laughter cut through the air she realised he meant it as a joke. " You.. You sick... Ugh..." Hermione gave up and just walked out the room. It definitely was useless to talk to Malfoy.