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Harry nodded, he understood that Ron still had a chance with the children. "I'll talk to her, but you must hold true to your word, and let her move on with Draco or whoever she chooses.

Ron agreed and apperated without another word. Harry climbed into bed, hoping Ron would truly stick to his word.

Now:

Three weeks had passed since the ice cream shop incident. Ron held true to his word and left Hermione alone for the exception of seeing the kids once or twice a week. Ron had kept his job, it was going on almost a month and he started to actually spend time with the kids. Draco had become a frequent guest at Harry's house – wanting to spend time with Hermione of course.

"Hermione" Draco called out as she left work. Hermione stopped and waited for him to catch up.

"What are you doing tonight?" he asked a little out of breath. She smiled

"nothing that I know of." she replied

"Good, will you join me tonight for some dinner and dancing?"

"Sure, What time?"

"How bout 7? just dress casual"

"Alright, see you then" he kissed her on the cheek and apparated away.

Hermione went back to Harry's to get ready as it was already 6. "Going out tonight?" Harry asked, kissing her on the forehead. She nodded, "Do you mind watching the children for a few hours?"

"Of course not, besides, Morgana and I have a date." Hermione quirked an eyebrow as Harry laughed.

"She wants to play dress up with me and little Harry" Hermione laughed at the thought of Harry sitting at a little table, dressed in pink, sipping fake tea.

"Well I hope you three have a lovely time" still chuckling at the image in my mind.

Draco showed up right at seven and He quickly apperated to pair to his manor.

"What are we doing here?" she asked confused, Draco smiled "Diner and Dancing, come with me."

Draco pulled her out into the gardens and back towards the far end of the property. There was a large blanket laid out on the ground, a small lantern and a picnic basket waiting for them.

She glanced around at the large open area, there were no trees to block the night sky, a slight breeze was flowing over them and the sound of chirps could be heard.

"Draco, its beautiful out here." she whispered, staring again at the clear sky where the stars were shining, big and Bright.

"This is my favorite spot on the grounds." he stepped closer to her "It just feels so far away, like nothing bad can ever happens out here, away from the daily grind and people who can irritate you."

She smiled at him, "It is nice and quiet" Draco smirked "Come on, lets eat" he pulled her over to the blanket.

He pulled out some sandwiches, chips, and a few muggle cans of soda. It was simple, but she loved it. They ate and talked for what seemed like hours before Draco finally stood and held his hand out towards Hermione.

"I believe the date including dancing." she looked at him, "but there no music." He reached into the basket and pulled out a little black radio, he muttered a spell and the radio started to play music.

The music was soft and slow, perfect for the kind of dancing he wanted to do, it would force her to be close to him as they danced. He placed his hands around her waist as hers slid around his neck as they moved to the music.

Draco pulled back from Hermione slightly, not breaking contact "I've been doing a lot of thinking the past few day." he said while looking down to her "I don't want to act like we are together anymore."

She looked at him, worry etched on her face "Did I do something wrong?"

"No, you've done nothing wrong – I want to be together for real, not just an act"

She could feel her heart rate increase a bit " I – I would love to, but what about my children, surely you would rather find someone who isn't...used, like me."

"You are not used and besides I have wanted you longer then you know." he paused for a minute "Not to mention, I like your kids – and Morgana thinks I'm pretty."

Hermione couldn't help but chuckle at that "Alright, no more pretending. We can consider ourselves as together."

Draco smiled and kissed her, full on the lips. The sexual tension between to two had been there for a few weeks now, both would have daydreams about the other, but neither acted. They both felt passion when they would kiss in front of Ron, or hold hands while walking through town, the relationship almost seemed to be natural.

Hermione was lost in the kiss, Ron had never kissed her with passion -- with him, it was always sloppy and way to wet – she hated it. Kissing Draco was different, it felt right, as if their lips were made for each other. The way he moved slowly, taking in the kiss as if imprinting in his mind made her swoon a little, she felt needed and not cheap like she did with Ron – she really did enjoy kissing this man.

Draco was also having similar thoughts. Most witches he dated were only after two things...The Malfoy name and the Malfoy fortune. He had grown tired long ago of women willing to do anything in hopes of being the next Mrs. Malfoy. The kissing was never slow, instead it was always demanding and cheap, they wanted to get him into bed, thinking they could make an impression on him and get the status. Kissing Hermione was different, she had no motives to trap or seduce him – she kissed him because she wanted to know him and be with him. The kissing grew deeper as both realized how right it really was, dancing forgotten, the kisses continued for the remainder of the date.