After that things gotten even worse. She met with Ronald to cancel the wedding, but Draco decided they should do it together. She didn't know if he was doing it for himself or herself. Maybe he was scared if she will be alright, but it was still Ron they were talking about! He would never harm her.
But he was furious.
"I'm so sorry, Ron. But you too knew it won't work" - she said, trying to avoid his gaze. There was betrayal visible in his eyes and disgust, when he looked over to Malfoy, who was standing by her side, with hand on her arm in protective gesture.
"Yeah. I can see that. I will need a few days to move my stuff, so I don't really want to see you here. I can see that you'll have a place to stay" - he growled, but she didn't take offence. She was wrong. When things started to fall apart she should've ended their relationship. Before she cheated on him and she should have never agreed to marry him after that.
"I understand"
"Sorry, Weasley" - Malfoy bowed his head and left with her. When they were finally outside she let a long sigh escape her lips.
"I'm so glad it's over..." - she whispered and felt his fingers entwine with her's.
"Now it's just the two of us. Don't you regret it?" She knew he would ask about it. After all she didn't just lose a friend and a fiancé. No, she also lost Ginny and probably Harry along with him. Not to mention Wesley's family. She betrayed them even though they always treated her like their own daughter. But ruining Ronald's life and her own even more would be much worse.
"Don't be silly. At least it was my own decision."
Hermione sent him one of the most reassuring smiles he ever saw and couldn't help but smile himself.
It was truly a miracle. From being her bully he graduated to friend and even more from now on. It wasn't perfect, they could probably become a couple in a more romantic way, but it was somehow their style. Nothing was ever peaceful and normal between them.
"Mine" - he stated, wrapping his hands around her waist and leaning closer, so his lips brushed against her neck, making her shiver. And he wasn't lying. Calling her his was probably something he yearned to do for a long time and now that he said it, this feeling was intoxicating. He could say it over and over and never get bored.
"I've fallen for Malfoy. That sounds weird." She chuckled and he smiled again.
One year later they married, causing another "scandal", as Daily Prophet stated, to rise. Reporters were merciless and the only one who wrote a normal article about them was Luna, who became one of her closest friends, much to her and Draco surprise. She never said anything mean about them and was always ready to help with everything.
On one evening Luna and Cho Chang, who was in charge of organising their wedding, after eyeing the two of them carefully, gave their opinion.
"You finally look like you're in love."
What made Hermione blush furiously and Draco laugh loudly, clutching his stomach when she smacked him on arm, embarrassed.
"I am" - she said and it was Draco's turn to blush, as he scratched his neck. After few second he leaned on and gave her a quick peck on the lips.
"Me too."
