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Hermione rolled over in her bed, grumbling as the sunshine shone across her face.
She groaned as she stretched her arms above her head. Hermione sat up straight after a quick glance around and she realized that she wasn't in her dormitory, instead in her childhood room. Thinking back to the previous day, Hermione smiled. Her father was back, he remembered her and there was still hope for her mother.
Sliding out of bed, Hermione quickly changed her clothes and tried to tame her hair, after a pitiful attempt she huffed before pulling it into a tight bun on back of her head and proceeding to the kitchen.
At the base of the stairs Hermione stopped, the kitchen was right around the corner and she could hear her father and Draco talking.
"I want her to be happy, and I know this would do that." Draco stated.
"I know, Hermione is just- well she's an understanding person but from what I hear about this mate thing-" Henry started.
"I'd stop, She's listening to us at the bottom of the stairs." Draco said, effectively cutting her father off. He raised his voice slightly and spoke again, this time to her. "You can stop sneaking, I know your listening, come on in." He said with a chuckle in his voice.
Hermione huffed slightly, mumbling about Veela hearing before turning the corner to the kitchen.
Her father and Draco both were seated at the table, each nursing a cup of tea.
"Good morning Daddy, Draco." Hermione said, dropping a kiss on her fathers forehead before walking to the stove to prepare her own cup of tea. As Draco and her father continued on with a different conversation, she couldn't help but smile. It pleased her immensely that they were getting along and it was something that she had always wanted in her life, a man who could and would get along with her father and Draco was doing that just fine.
Turning around, Hermione jumped up on the counter, swinging her legs back and forth as the males talked about sports. Glancing out the window she noticed the sunny day, a rare occurrence for mid October.
"Hermione-" A voiced called, snapping her attention back to the table.
"Yeah?" She asked, glancing between the two men.
"I think we should get going, don't you say?" Draco questioned.
"Huh- oh right, your mother." Hermione nodded, jumping off the counter.
"We don't have to just yet, we can wait a day or so if you would be more comfortable with that." He responded, standing up and walking towards her, setting his mug in the sink after rinsing it out.
"No, you're right, we best get going. Will we be staying at the manor?" Hermione asked.
Draco shrugged his shoulders, "If you want, we could always get a room for the night too."
"We'll figure it out later." Turning her back to him, Hermione walked towards her father, giving him a hug. "I'm so happy to have you back, thank you for everything. I love you Daddy." She whispered in his ear.
"I love you too bunny, don't forget to write and I'll see you over holidays right?" Henry asked her, pulling his little girl closer.
"Of course." Hermione smiled, kissing her father on his cheek before stepping back.
After gathering up their belongings and saying goodbyes once again, Hermione and Draco walked out of the house and into the back garden, waving at her father through the window.
Draco pulled Hermione close to himself and with a kiss to her forehead, he apperated them to the home his family had been living in for centuries.
After passing through the steel gates the towering building came into view.
"Wow" Was all Hermione could manage to say.
Malfoy Manor was more than she could have ever imagined to to be. It was grand and had a sense of royalty feel to it, she supposed it was because in the wizarding world, the Malfoy family was royalty.
Draco just smiled down at her as he lead her towards the front door. Since it was Hermione's first time visiting here, she had to be admitted through the gates and now that she had, Draco would admit her to the wards so she could apperate directly into the manor itself. It was rare for anyone not baring the family name to do this, but since she was his mate it would be permitted.
As they arrived at the door, it open gracefully. Draco knew this would be something Hermione would adore, there were no house elves used as slaves. If they lived in the manor they were compensated for their work, treated fairly and even had their own private quarters, but this wasn't what Draco was excited for Hermione to learn. No, he was excited because his mothers maid, Ana had answered the door.
"DRACO!" The women screamed, jumping into his arms.
"Ana, lovely to see you as always." Draco responded, hugging her back as he chanced a look at his mate. Oh bugger, she did NOT look happy. His heart gave a jolt as he recognized jealousy upon her face, he grinned as he set Ana down.
"You're mother didn't inform me of your arrival. Oh, excuse my manners. I'm Ana, are you-" Ana looked from Hermione to Draco before he gave her a quick nod and smile. "his mate? Oh goodness! This is so exciting!" Ana rushed out.
"Hermione, meet Ana, my mothers personal maid. She's more of an assistant, mothers had her around since the war, she keeps mother sane." Draco said.
Hermione smiled, relieved that this wasn't one of Draco's flings, hanging around to get his attention. Holding out her hand to Ana, she wasn't expecting to be pulled into a quick hug from the woman.
Ana had straight blonde hair, reaching to her mid back. She wore a classic black and blue robes that brought out the colors in her eyes. She wasn't very tall but beat Hermione's five foot three inch height by about six inches.
After releasing Hermione from her grasp, Ana seemed to realize her lack of manners and directed them inside. If Hermione was amazed with the outside of Malfoy Manor, she was completely stunned with the inside. The high ceilings and grand staircase were made of the finest materials. Off to the left appeared to be a ballroom, with sparkling marble floors and high windows and multiple crystal light fixtures.
Glancing to the left Hermione found a dinning room, although she couldn't see the vast size of the table that resided in there, it appeared to be able to hold the Weasley family times five!
Draco chuckled at her stunned expression, pulling her along to find his mother. It appeared while she was admiring the view, Ana had a conversation with him and then disappeared.
As Draco lead her away from the entry way, Hermione watched at the elegance extended throughout the house and before she knew if they were stopped in front of a door which Hermione assumed lead to Narcissa Malfoy.
"Draco-" Hermione started, only to be cut off from a slight pressure on her lips from his. It was chaste but what she needed.
"It will be ok, mother will adore you. Don't worry." Knocking thrice on the door, Draco waited until he heard a soft "enter" before opening the wooden door.
Draco stepped in, pulling Hermione with him.
Narcissa sat on the beige sofa, a cup of tea on the table in front of her. Standing up, she walked over towards the pair. Hermione shifted so she hid slightly behind Draco.
She knew that Narcissa didn't necessarily hold the same views her husband once did, but she was still worried about what the women would do upon finding out that her sons mate was of muggleborn descent.
"Mother" Draco said, giving the woman who created his a slight hug.
"Oh darling, I've miss you so." Narcissa responded, wrapping her arms around her son.
"I know, Mother, I would like you to meet my mate, Hermione Granger." Draco said, stepping away from his mother and grasping Hermione's hand firmly in his own.
Narcissa gasp and stepped forward.
"Miss Granger, Its a pleasure. I know we've met before but never properly." The older woman said, reaching out a fragile hand towards the younger woman.
Hermione released Draco's hand and reached for his mothers. "It's nice to meet you as well Mrs. Malfoy." She smiled towards her future in law.
I know this chapter is short and more of a filler but it need to be here. Up next the wedding stuff!
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