Author's Note: I can't believe it (and you probably won't either) but this is the last chapter! I know it seems a little sudden but I like the idea of keeping the back story separate from the reveal. You'll get to see how the relationship started in the prequel/sequel I'm titling "Past, Present, Future." I'm already working on writing it and so far it has turned into a fanfiction story of epic proportions and I'm not even half done! (Yes I typically try to finish the whole thing before I start posting...I'm always afraid I'll lose track of the story and not be able to make it cohesive.) I'm hoping I can have it up by the first Wednesday in November!
As soon as they were dismissed Pansy shot out the door, tears dripping down her cheeks.
Hermione and Draco met in the middle of the courtroom and he pulled her into a tight embrace. But then Hermione pulled away and smacked Draco in the shoulder. "You're so stupid Malfoy! Why didn't you just tell them you were with me on the day of the attack?"
Draco sneered. "Because then you'd be smacking me for breaking my promise to keep this a secret."
"You should have known I'd rather have our relationship out in the open than have you go to Azkaban!" Hermione pulled the blonde into a searing kiss, not even worried about the fact that members of the Ministry were probably watching them.
"Urgh. I don't think I will ever get used to that," Ron complained as he watched Draco Malfoy slide his arms around Hermione's waist.
Harry sighed. "It's definitely a strange sight but I'm curious to know how they got from how they acted in Hogwarts to here. I mean I know they were Head Boy and Girl when we weren't there in Seventh Year but still. How do you go from name calling and slapping to snogging in front of the Ministry?"
"Finally," Ron muttered when Hermione and Draco's lips separated. "Oy! Are you two done yet?"
Hermione turned around and shot Ron a glare that quickly dissolved into a wide smile. Then she dragged Draco over towards Harry and Ron. "I could hear you, you know. You're not exactly quiet."
Ginny, Neville, and Luna suddenly popped up beside them. "I really can't believe you kept this from me for so long! I don't know if I should be proud or angry," Ginny squealed.
Hermione rolled her eyes. "I know we'll have to talk about this but can we do it somewhere else? Everyone here already learned way too much about my personal life already."
"Except now we're the only ones around to hear about it," Neville pointed out.
Hermione looked around and realized Neville was right. Everyone else was gone. "Hmm. How did I not notice that?"
"Maybe you were distracted because you had someone else's tongue down your throat?" Ron suggested.
Ginny swiftly smacked her brother upside the head. "Oh shut it you." Then she turned to face Hermione and Draco. "So when are you going to tell us how all this happened? I know I can't wait to hear all the juicy details!"
Hermione and Draco shared a look. "I'd really like a nice hot shower and a worry free night of sleep on a soft mattress instead of a cot if you don't mind. Maybe we can all meet at Hermione's flat for dinner tomorrow night?" Draco suggested.
Ron frowned, Ginny and Luna looked excited and Harry and Neville just looked a little bemused.
"Tomorrow it is," Harry agreed.
Hermione and Draco turned to leave. "Well that didn't turn out too badly, did it?" Draco said as he placed his hand on the small of her back, guiding her towards the doors.
"You two better be clothed when we get there tomorrow!" Ron called out. "After today I've already been scarred for life but I don't want it to get any worse. Hey, are you two even listening to me?"
Hermione sighed but didn't stop or look back. "How long do you think we'll get teased about that?"
"I don't know," Draco chuckled. "What's the life expectancy of your average witch or wizard?"
Hermione groaned as they stepped into the lift. "Let's not worry about that," she decided. "Let's just get you cleaned up and well rested so we can face the inquisition tomorrow. Together."
A wide smile stole across Draco's features and he pulled Hermione into his arms. "Together. I like the sound of that."