The next few weeks passed by really slowly for Hermione, Draco, and Blaise. Ginny had to go back home the morning after the ball but Draco and Blaise stayed at the manor with Hermione. Ginny still visited on the weekends and this weekend just happened to be one of those weekends. Ginny would come over for dinner on Friday and leave after lunch on Sunday. Blaise was really excited for her to come over because it was theirs two month anniversary. Blaise had this weekend all planned out and with Hermione's help it would be perfect. Ginny was due to arrive in an hour and Blaise busied himself by flying around the pitch. He saw Draco and Hermione laying about under a shade tree, then he saw Hermione say something to Draco and Hermione started to run around screaming and laughing as Draco tried to catch her. He eventually caught her and snogged her passionately. 'Man when is Ginny getting her so we can do stuff like that' he thought 'right on time' he thought as Ginny made her way to the snogging teens "Is that all you two ever do is play tonsil hockey?" she asked as Blaise made his way over to them. "Hey Gin" he said as he got closer "hey yourself" she said sweetly "want to go for a ride?" "Sure why not" she said as she got on the broom behind Blaise. "What have you been up too all week?" Blaise asked Ginny as he stopped where you could see the entire sun set. "nothing really. Helped mom around the house, made fun of Ron, and read some books" "sounds about the same here except for miss my girlfriend terribly thanks to the love birds" "Sorry about that. I really wish I could come around more" "Its cool and I don't blame you" Blaise said as the sun began to sink below the horizon. "Oh Blaise its beautiful." "only the best for you and I've seen things more beautiful" "name one?" "you" "oh Blaise you are such a sweetheart" "I hate to have to cut this short but its time for dinner." "that's fine at least I got to see it" she said as she kissed his cheek before they descended. Dinner went well and now they were getting ready for bed. "Hey Gin?" "Yeah?" "Do you mind if Blaise sleeps in here tonight?" "No I don't mind but where are you going to sleep?" "with Draco in the guest bed" "Oh Mione Blaise and I can sleep in the guest bed and you and Draco can sleep in your bed." "are you sure you don't mind? I mean if you don't want to share a Bed with Blaise than I guess I can give up cuddling for a night." "Oh Hermione you are too cute but if you are up for some cuddling with your man don't let me stop you cause I could really use some cuddle time with Blaise" "Gin that's scandalous. Now lets go! To the guest room." Hermione led the way and noticed that Blaise was in the shower when they went in. Draco let him know they had company but Hermione had plans for him. "Hey hottie" she purred as she walked up to him. "Hey Sexy" "you are coming with me" she said and pulled him by the shirt to her room, stopping at the door to tell Ginny to have fun and use a silencing charm and protection. Draco and Hermione settled in for the night. Draco lying on his back while Hermione was cuddled to his side with a hand resting on his chest and head laid on the bicep of the arm protectively curled around her. "What are we going to do when we go back to Hogwarts and they frown upon this" Draco asked "I haven't thought about that. Oh by the way remember the first night you and Blaise stayed the night?" "yeah" "do remember that we were both up really early?" "Hermione where are you going with this?" "I was up early that morning because I got a letter from Uncle Albus saying that I made Head Girl even though I am coming in as a transfer student" at this Draco started laughing "Draco that's not funny" she said as she hit his arm that wasn't around her "no I'm laughing because I got a letter that morning too saying I was Head Boy" "Oh Draco why didn't you tell me! that's so wonderful" "I never thought I would say this but I'm really glad its you I am going to be sharing a dorm with, in a few weeks and not some know it all Gryffindor" "You're a jerk now let's get some sleep" "goodnight princess" he said as he kissed her forehead and after he noticed her breathing change he said "I love you."
The next morning Hermione and Draco woke up relatively early and had a picnic breakfast in the same spot as their first date. They were out there relaxing in each other presence and making small talk about the upcoming school year. Draco noticed that it was getting later and Blaise and Ginny should be up by now, so they headed back to the manor. "I figured they would be down here for breakfast of lunch more like it but I guess they are still asleep" Hermione said as they climbed the steps to her room. They found Blaise and Ginny in Hermione's room looking at something at her desk. "where have you been? I have been worried sick" "chill we were in the gardens" "Have you seen the profit?" "no why? Whats happened?" "Drake man can you excuse us for a minute?" "Sure Blaise. (to Hermione) if you need me I'm next door" he said as he kissed her forehead and left the room. Once Blaise was sure Draco couldn't hear them he said "Hermione something happened" "what happened?" she asked then she looked at Ginny. Ginny had tear stains down her cheeks and her eyes were red and puffy. "Hermione I really don't know how to tell you this but there was an attack last night and the Order went to fight against the Death Eaters. You know your mother is part of the Order correct…" Hermione burst out into sobs "Please (sob) don't say it (sob) don't say she's gone" "I'm sorry Hermione but Uncle Albus confirmed earlier this afternoon when you were in the gardens" He said as rivers of tears were flowing from his eyes. Ginny got up from the chair she had been sitting in and walked over to Hermione and pulled her into a hug that could rival Mrs. Weasley. "Hermione it's going to be ok. We're going to get through this together. Blaise and I will always be here for you as well as you Aunt Bella and Draco" halfway through Ginny's talk Hermione and Ginny both fell to the ground. "Hermione" she heard Uncle Albus say as he kneeled next to her and Ginny.
Meanwhile: Draco left Hermione's room through the connecting door and sat on the bed. 'What happened? Why did they look so sad and scared' he thought as he lay back on the bed with his legs still over the side of the bed. He laid there for another five minutes lost in thought when a pecking on the window brought him to attention. 'Oh no' he thought as he saw a regal looking black eagle owl. He let the bird in and took the letter it had in its talon. He flipped the letter over and cursed, for the wax seal on the letter was none other than the Malfoy family seal.
Draco (he read)
Son it is time to shed some light on the situation at hand. You are to come home in one fortnight to receive your initiation. Also I wanted to inform you of the secrets of the Love family that you are closely involved with. You see one of the heirs is none other than the Dark Lord's daughter. The Dark Lord killed Anne Love last night because she would not give up the location if the Riddle heir. I have no doubt in my mind that her daughter is the heir, and if this is true then she is destined to be the most powerful witch since the great Harmonia Love. Son the Dark Lord wants you to bring her with you, for you will be initiated together and become head deatheaters. Use what you must to bring her here but fail and the consequence is you live. Your mother sends her love
Father
After reading this Draco burst into Hermione's room to see Hermione bawling, and Ginny and Dumbledore trying to comfort her, while Blaise paced the floor. "Is it true?" he demanded. All eyes suddenly snapped to look at him "Hermione is it true? Is the Dark Lord your father?" he said look at her and her only. "Young Mr. Malfoy now is not the time…" Dumbledore started but was quickly cut off by Hermione "yes" she whispered. As soon as the word left her lips Draco was by her side in an instant. "oh baby I'm so sorry" he mumbled as he drew her into his chest. "Baby tell me what happened" "he killed her" was all Hermione said before she blacked out due to the pain of losing her mother. Draco shifted from his knees to his bottom as Hermione lay in his arms. "Professor" Draco said looking at Dumbledore "yes son?" "her father wants her to become a deatheater in a week's time" he heard two gasps as he said this. "Drake man, are you sure?" Blaise asked "My father sent me a letter telling me we are to be initiated together and we are to become head deatheaters. Also if I don't bring her with me I will be killed" at this Dumbledore got up from his spot on the floor and walked to the nearest fire place to call an emergency order meeting.