Fingers wrapped around each other as the two women looked into each others eyes, subconsciously wrestling their fingers. The last week had been a blur. A week of making love, laughter and pure happiness. Feelings stirred deep within each woman that neither believed they could ever feel. At first Hermione was scared at how speedily her feelings were progressing but looking into the angelic face of the woman she was with her worries washed away.
Noticing the distant look in her young girlfriend's eyes Narcissa leaned forward, gently brushing her fingertips over the brunette's cheek.
'Stop over thinking things Hermione, you'll get frown lines.' The older woman laughed playfully as Hermione pulled a face of fake offence, brushing her nose against that of Narcissa's she smiled.
'I just don't know what I'm going to tell them.' Worry flashed across the young girls face once more but was soon wiped away with a gentle kiss from her lover.
'Just let them know how you feel. Once they see how happy you are I doubt they'll be able to be against it.' Narcissa felt her own smile widen. She was the reason for this girls happiness and that in turn made her happier than she could have ever thought possible.
Begrudgingly Hermione dragged herself out of bed and to the wardrobe. She felt the older woman's eyes burn into her skin as she got dressed and turned to see the sad look on her face as she covered up her naked form.
'Don't be disappointed. I'm sure this jumper will look fantastic on the bedroom floor later.' With a wink Hermione pulled the sweater over her head and began bracing herself.
'If I don't go now I never will. Wish me luck.'
Narcissa shot up, capturing the girls lips with her own.
'You don't need it.'

Hermione stood on top of a slope, looking down at the familiar house. She had spent many summers at The Burrow but after her and Ron's split she felt intrusive. Despite Mrs Weasley's protests and countless dinner offers. With a deep breath she crossed the garden and knocked the door before entering. Before she could even register her surroundings she was pulled into a tight embrace and pressed against Molly Weasley's bosom.
'Hermione! Dear it's been too long! Come in come in. We're having a roast.' With that Mrs Weasley pushed her down into a chair at the family dining table. Harry and Ginny sat opposite, their hands joined. They had been inseparable since the war and married last year. Ron was sat on her right and Andromeda to her left, her attention on little Teddy who was sulking in the corner after being bitten by a garden gnome.

Hermione waited until everyone had finished their meals. Fidgeting nervously she waited for a silence and cleared her throat.
'Seen as we're all together I actually have uh an announcement.' Voice trembling slightly she looked round to see all eyes on her with curiosity.
'Well... As Harry and Ginny know I had to go to see Narcissa about some of Lucius' dark artefacts.'
'Yeah, like 3 weeks ago 'Mione' Harry interrupted.
She shot him a look and he shut up immediately.
'Well despite my original thoughts... It uh... Turns out we have a lot in common. I really had nothing to worry about. She truly regrets everything that happened and well... We spent a lot of time together, her help was incredible and uh so is she. I guess what I'm trying to say is I've grown close to Narcissa Malfoy. Black. This is probably going to be a shock but I've fallen for her. And her for me. We're uh... Together, Narcissa and I are together.' Hermione stopped and spun round. It wasn't like her to ramble aimlessly but that was the effect Narcissa had on her. When she thought of her woman nothing was ever clear. She noticed an extremely wide eyed Harry but a small smile graced his face, Ginny similarly smiled at her.
'Well that's the most shocking I've thing I've heard since that incident with Seamus and Dean 3 years ago!' Ginny laughed, she didn't care who Hermione was dating as long as she was happy.
'Shocking! ? It's bloody disgusting!' Ron mumbled. Hermione could hear the bitterness in his voice.
'She's old enough to be your mother! Not to mention the wife of a death eater! And a woman! I know you said we were too different but I didn't think you meant you were one of them.'
'Ronald, unless you have something to say that wont make you sound dumb in relation to a Flobberworm I suggest you shut up.'
All eyes shot up, expecting such a retort from Hermione but not from Andromeda.
'Thank you Andy.' At that moment Hermione could see similarities between her and Narcissa. She sent her a grateful smile, the last thing she wanted was a confrontation. She knew it would be different for her friends but she didn't think Ron would be that much of an arse about it.
'My pleasure. It's about time you were happy. Both of you.' Andromeda returned Hermione's smile. She had been in some contact with her younger sister but not enough. She hoped that maybe Hermione would be able to bring them together.

Hermione said her goodbyes, hugging everyone briefly. Everyone apart from Ron who sat away from everyone else with a face like a troll for the remainder of the afternoon. Slightly hurt, Hermione headed to the apparation point. The sun was setting behind he rolls of hills surrounding the Weasley's home. Caught up in thoughts of the blonde witch waiting her return she hadn't noticed the footsteps behind her.
'So you are one of them. A dyke?.'
Spinning round Hermione saw a furious looking Ron.
'I can't help who I fall in love with Ron.'
'Love!? You don't know the meaning of the word. You're a heartless bitch Hermione. You deserve someone like her. You can be the ice couple. She's welcome to you, you're unnatural and filthy. Like your blood.'
Tears sprang to her eyes and her anger rose. How dare he? They had ended on good terms, or so she thought. He'd been dating Lavender Brown for a year. She turned away from him, disapparating before she retaliated and regretted it.

Narcissa was sat on Hermione's sofa, reading some of the girl's muggle literature, eagerly awaiting the girls return. Hearing the distinct pop of apparation she turned to see her witch.
'What happened!?' Running over to Hermione she wrapped an arm around her waist. Holding her securely while she attempted to wipe away the girl's tears as they fell. Gently, she stroked her witch's cheek as she listened to what that foul git Ron had said.
'Look at me' gently placing her fingers under Hermione's chin, she lifted her head and looked into her puffy eyes.
'He's jealous. Give him some time and he'll come crawling back with an apology. You are beautiful, kind, caring, sweet, funny, intelligent and an excellent shag. Everything he is not.' Hermione couldn't help but laugh. Narcissa always knew what to say, even if she wasn't serious all of the time. She allowed the older witch to carry her to bed and climb in next to her. Snuggling in close she held Narcissa's hand, her head resting on the woman's chest as she listened to her steady heartbeat.
Narcissa waited until the girl was asleep before closing her eyes herself. She held Hermione close all night. No one could treat her witch that way. If it wasn't for Hermione's morals and the person she wanted to be for her she'd have stormed over to the weasel and hexed him into oblivion. Dreaming about it would have to do for now.
Long into their cuddle Hermione had began forgetting about Ron. She wouldn't let him treat her that way. She was happy with Narcissa and if he couldn't accept that then she wasn't going to bother with him. He had some serious making up to do if she was to consider ever forgiving him.

At The Burrow Ron lay awake. Thinking about what he had said to his ex-girlfriend. He hadn't meant it, he was angry. How could she prefer the evil ice bitch to him. He was going to get her back, no matter what. Flicking the light out his thoughts deepened. He plotted late into the night on ways to bring down Narcissa and reclaim Hermione as his. No one else's, his. He'd make sure the world knew it.