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I worked out I am about 4/5yrs out on JK time line but please there was no other way!

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CH7: Bittersweet goodbye

Right after graduation Hermione had moved into her own flat, alone. She had told Ron she wished to establish her self in the wizarding world before looking for a relationship, but that he'd be the first to know when she was ready. Begrudgingly Ron had agreed though not with out a few harsh words and pleas on his count.

Since Draco had not mentioned carrying their relationship beyond the walls of Hogwarts Hermione was already feeling down and depressed. She had hoped their relationship would continue and eventually go public, maybe not like Ginny and Harry but at least to be official in the eyes of everyone else.


Draco on the other hand had been badgering Ginny for the where a bouts of Hermione new flat as he had missed her at the end of graduation and had no way to contact her. After a long chat about his 'motives' Ginny had caved and he had left her presence with a smirk plastered to his face. His smirk only grew when he purchased his own flat quite close to where his witch resided. Only two weeks had passed since he had left Hogwarts for good and now he currently stood out side the young witches flat bearing a grin fit for a five year old along with single red rose.

The doorbell rang and Hermione raced to the door. Upon opening it her eyes widened with shock but her heart swelled. Before her stood the man who had been creeping into her dreams almost every night. She gasped as he produced a single red rose which had key attached to it with a note reading 'this ones yours for when you wish to see me'

'What does this mean Draco?' She asked the young wizard

'Well I know we cant live together but I thought you might like a key to my flat, its not far from here 5 minute walk or a 2 second apperation, of coarse my wards are set to allow you in Hermione… if you so wished to join me' his smile turned into a smirk, and Hermione melted inside.

She grinned at him and it seemed he took that as a yes and queue to pull her forward and lock his lips with hers.

In a matter of seconds the kiss deepened and became hungrier and Draco pushed her back into her flat, slamming the door behind him.

She heard him mutter 'bedroom' and pulled away just to indicate which door he should take. Once inside Draco took no time to remove both his and her clothing, by magic of course, before positioning himself on top of her… 'I've missed you' her murmured against her skin before reclaiming her lips.

Hermione didn't remember much the next morning, except for the feeling of complete bliss that she had felt when Draco had took her again and again.

She turned to face Draco in her bed. She smiled to herself. Things were going to be fine, just fine.

'Draco, I 'spose you ought to have this too' Pulling a spare key form her side table.

'Oh sweetheart I have no need for keys' he laughed softly into her hair as he pulled her against him.

'No need at all'


The next 6 months flew by, though they were not living together Hermione and Draco never spent a night apart, it often differed just whose bed they ended up in, but in bed they always ended. Hermione had managed to keep her friendships and her apprenticeship at the ministry balancing everything out nicely so it was going just fine. Draco on the other hand had set up his own business, selling books and artifacts to both the wizarding and muggle world.

They were both very content and happy. The relationship between them still remained secret from the world accepts for Ginny who, on several occasions admitted how hard is was keeping such a thing form her fiancé.

'Hermione you don't understand, of course I don't want to ruin it for you, but lying to Harry? dear god he'll be my husband soon, how do you think he will feel when you do tell him? Never mind when he finds out I knew' Ginny had rambled one evening after a few fire whisky's.

'I know Ginny and I promise we will come clean soon, soon I promise Ginny so please please!' Hermione had begged

'Yeah alright, 'mione I wont say, but this 'soon' better come' With that Ginny had departed slightly drunk from Hermione's flat back to her home that she shared with Harry.


Back at Harry's, Ron was sat beer in hand ranting away to his best friend 'I mean come on! She never had problems before, why on earth she can't have a relationship I don't know, it's been 6 months Harry! 6 bloody months! Sure I love her, don't love anyone else do I? But its getting ridiculous, you know I wanted to be like you and Gin by now, engaged and all and…' Ron stopped when he heard the sound of a faint pop of apperation in the room. He turned to see Ginny swaying slightly in the corner of the room.

'Hi sis, how Hermione? Did you ask her whether she ready or not, did you try and convince her?' Ron asked, the desperation in his voice showed.

Ginny blushed and look away muttering 'Too much work' and 'Needs more time' under her breath. Ginny's hands twitched, they always did that when she lied, Ron who was getting up to leave missed it but Harry didn't.

Hmm he wondered to himself, so what are you hiding missies?

Harry did not say good-bye to Ron but quickly followed his fiancé into the bedroom, where he proceeded to corner her.

'So Ginny what are we not telling Ron?' he smirked one hand either side of her head.

'Oh Harry I don't know what your talking about' She smiled but as she did, her hands twitched again.

'Liar your hands a twitching, come on Ginny I wont tell anyone not even Ron I swear'

'Fine' she sighed in defeat. 'Hermione is seeing someone but I cant say who because I promised but that's why she been putting Ron off, it not that she doesn't love him Harry she just love this person more' Ginny looked straight into her husbands eyes and said 'I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but she made me promise'

'I know, I'm sorry, it's ok I wont ask anymore and thank you for telling me that much' He said before dipping his head and kissing her on the mouth, The alcohol both of them had consumed must of began to take its toll as Harry pushed Ginny against the wall and kissed her hard. He then proceeded to throw her on the bed, Ginny giggled. She loved it rough.


Hermione and Draco were blissfully unaware of the hurricane about to hit them, the hurricane known as the ministry for magic.

It had now been almost a year after Hogwarts and though there were a few death eaters still at large, the bulk of the magical community had let their guards down and was living happy normal lives.

One morning Hermione woke with a start upon hearing a tapping at the window. Irritated by the noise, She got out of Draco's bed to let the owl in. It then proceeded to swoop down over Draco landing the letter in his lap, before flying straight back out the window, not waiting for a reply.

Reaching out Draco opened the letter and read it to him self, his eyes widened before a frown appeared on his lips.

'What is it Draco?' Hermione asked worried by his expression.

'It appears the ministry think I have some 'debuts' to pay' he answered solemnly.

'But that's not so bad, you have loads of money' Hermione said.

'It's not money they want'

'What do you mean Draco, what are they asking?'

'Not asking Hermione, telling and if I don't its Azkaban for me, they want me to go abroad and round up the rest of the death eaters as I am in there debut because I was one of them and because of my father crimes'

'WHAT! That outrageous Draco they cant make you, they just cant'

'Oh but they can sweetheart, I'm sorry'

'No! I'm not having it. We'll se what they say after I've spoke to them, ill be back later'

'Hermione…'

But it was too late she had already grabbed her cloak and apperated away.

What a headstrong women, Draco mused to him self, no other for a malfoy, he smirked as got out of bed.


Harry had be walking through the halls of the ministry, as the new head Auror he was often running from depart to department picking up file cases or giving his opinions on shifty situations. He was currently heading towards the ministers office when he heard a very familiar voice yelling.

'WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN 'REPAY' HIS DEUBT HE HAS NO DEUBT HE FOUGHT WITH US IN THE END' Hermione practically screamed at the minister.

'Now miss granger, though that may be true he still aided the dark lord up until the final battle, his father has also murdered many, his debut must be paid and I shall not except money, he will go and that's that. Now miss granger I have a meeting, you have exactly two weeks before he will depart and no you can not go with him, good day' With that minister marched past Hermione opening the door for her. She made a load 'humph' noise before stalking from the office. She was so mad she didn't even see Harry out side the door.


When Hermione arrived home she found Draco sat waiting for her in the lounge. His expression was blank as he continued to stare at her.

'They sent another owl, I leave at the end of the week' Draco spoke softly.

'What! but the minister, he… he… he told me two! No Draco this. isn't. fair' she sobbed the last few words. Draco moved from his seated position and walked over to her pulling her into a tight hug.

'I know babe' He soothed, stroking her hair 'I know, but ill write when ever I can I promise and its not for ever, come on we have a week and I intend to ravish you, and spend as much time with you possible' and with that he moved his lips to cover hers taking in every detail he could maintain.


The end of the week came so fast and soon it was Draco's last night and Hermione currently sat on the bed, tears streaming down her face.

Draco entered the room to find her in this state and his heart swelled, he did not want to leave her, who would? But it was the ministries orders and he was not going to let his last night go to waste. He stepped forward and sat by the side of her and wiped away her tears with his thumb.

He did not utter a word but pulled her down on him and began to kiss away ever tear line he could see. Once he was sure they were all gone he moved so she was under him the then began to kiss her color bone, her neck, her chest, her stomach, planting butterfly kisses on every inch of skin he could reach. Hermione gave a small whimper at his touch, arching ever so slightly into each new kiss.

Draco found his way back up to her lip where he kissed he gently, almost as if he was afraid she would break. Hermione was the one who deepened the kiss though it was still tender she could feel the heat of passion burning between them. Draco let his hand slid down her side, stroking he flesh lightly, making her shiver beneath him. He heard her sigh against him as his fingers dipped inside her. His movements were slow and sensual drawing out every bit of pleasure he could offer. He pulled his mouth from her and made his way down her body until he reached her thigh were he kissed and sucked and the flesh, his mouth trailed to her pussy were he began to taste her juices. He also kissed, sucked and licked this area until he felt her give a shiver and gasp as the first orgasm came over her. Draco smiled at her reaction.

He moved himself above her again and looked her straight in the eye. This beautiful creature that lay before him, that made his heart skip beats and his palms sweaty with nervousness, was his and he was being made to leave her. A flash of sadness swept Draco's face, but he quickly recovered kissing Hermione, dipping his tongue into her mouth. She sucked at his bottom lip and Draco growled, and deepened the kiss more. Hermione began to rock against him rubbing at his erection. 'Minx' he thought.

Hermione smiled at him, though it was lined with sadness he could not bare to witness, so instead he slipped his cock inside her. She gasped at his entering. For a few moments he stayed there unmoving, taking in the connection they now bore between them. Draco closed his eyes and ever so slowly began to thrust back and forth. Hermione's breathing soon became uneven and heavy; with every thrust Draco quickened his rhythm, Hermione bucking beneath him in perfect time.

Draco could feel he was near and he was sure she was too and for this last time he wanted to climax together. Quickening his past he gave a few shaper thrust before he emptied himself inside her as her walls clenched and drenched him in her juices.

Exhausted and satisfied Draco fell to the side of her pulling her close.

'I love you Draco' She sighed against his chest.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he could not utter them, he feared losing her and admitting his feeling would only hurt more, so he bit back the words that threaten to make him crumble. For all he knew, in his absence another could come and steal her from him.

Instead he pulled her closer and tried to hold back the tears that had already escaped Hermione's eyes.

This was their bittersweet good bye.


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Next chapter:

With Draco gone will their letter love survive?

Will Draco get over his pride and tell Hermione how he feels?

There's another wedding in the air but who's?

And someone bares a dark secret …

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