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Narcissa and Hermione decided to go shopping for the ball which would be held at the ministry; it would be the vent of the year and she was going to be escorted by the Draco Malfoy. She had already told Draco that she loved him while they were at school; but they had both said that out of excitement. She had had the night to mull over her thoughts. This was no longer a school girl crush; Draco was her soul mate. He was her other half; the reason why she existed. The person who could understand her; even when she was silent. He was her soul's counterpart. He was the one person who could change her mood just by walking through the door. He unveiled the best within her. He was the one; the one that she would share her mind, body and soul with. He was her everything. He was her universe. While thinking about it Hermione thought that she was really corny and cheesy; but to be honest there was no other way to describe how she felt for him. Words failed to describe Draco; he was the epitome of perfection. He could have been a Greek God he was that beautiful.

'Hermione what about this gown; I think it's beautiful and you would look amazing in it!' Narcissa practically squealed when she saw the dress. Hermione came over to look at the dress. She gasped when she saw it. It truly was beautiful; and then she looked at the price tag; this dress was beautiful; its price however was horrendous. Narcissa spotted this. 'You have no need to worry about the price 'Mione. A Malfoy does not ask a woman to be his date then expect her to pay for the dresses and what not.' Narcissa gave her a stern look, when she tried to protest. 'I won't have any of that Hermione! And anyway I feel like spending money today; and Lucius would not like it if I didn't buy you a wonderful dress. So stop pouting and let's find some shoes to match the dress.' Hermione could object as Narcissa practically dragged Hermione through the store to the shoe section. This was going to be a very long day. After 2 hours of shoe shopping and looking for accessories Narcissa and Hermione decided to shop and have lunch. They had both bought new outfits to wear for the ball. Narcissa had also bought Hermione a new dress alongside accessories for her date with Draco tonight. They both arrived at the Garden of Eden. Every witch and wizard knew that this was the hottest place in the wizarding world. It was a hotel with a spa and restaurant alongside various clubs and what not. This was where the elite stayed. 'Cissa we need to book appointments for here; like in a year's advance. We won't ever be able to get in here; even if you are a Malfoy.' Narcissa smirked the Malfoy smirk and finally said 'I can get in here whenever I want. It's one of the perks when you happen to be the wife of the owner.' Narcissa laughed a little; Cissa truly did look beautiful when she laughed; that reminded her of Draco; he looked astonishing when he laughed too. 'I should have known that the Malfoy's owned this too. So who did you buy it off?' Hermione questioned feeling rather stupid as they were escorted to the best table of the restaurant. The staff was on their best behavior; like one would be when the owner visit's its establishment. 'Lucius didn't buy this off anyone; he started it. When I was pregnant with Draco I wanted to be somewhere relaxing and peaceful. Lucius started it with a spa for me but it attracted so much attention that he expanded and he added a hotel and so on. But there's an exclusive part to the estate. The Garden; it's beautiful Hermione, absolutely astounding. Not many people know about it. It's paradise. It's our own secret garden.

'Cissa can I ask you something?' Hermione asked. 'Of course you can dear.' Narcissa replied. 'What do you think Draco will do if I tell him that I love him?' Hermione started to blush; feeling really stupid for having asked such a silly question. But this question was really bugging her and she just had to ask someone. 'Honestly I think Draco would be swept off his feet. No girl has ever had feeling like that for Draco. Sure he's had girlfriends; but they were always after money, status or the sex. Or so I hear. But you Hermione are different; you want him and just him. He truly loves you and I feel that he would be so very happy to know that you will reciprocate his feeling. Now what's the other question that you want to ask, but won't because you are too shy. Don't be surprised Hermione, your eyes are an open book which are fascinating to read. Come one, ask me.' Narcissa looked at Hermione, prodding for an answer. 'Um – well you see I'm still a virgin, and um well I always wanted to bestow my virginity upon someone who I would love, and well I love Draco, and so well I was thinking do you think I should um- well you know do it with – um him?' Hermione had never blushed that much before. Narcissa smiled and then opened her mouth to say 'Dear, you have the right to lose your virginity whenever you shall deem suitable, with whomever you feel comfortable with. And if that person is Draco, then by all means, you should give him that honor, when you feel ready.' Narcissa smiled again and once again opened her mouth to speak ' I have a surprise for you' Narcissa summoned a house elf and instructed him to take their bags back to the manor, she then took Hermione hand and apparated to a house; which Hermione knew very well. Her home. Narcissa had bought her to her parents' house. They walked up the drive way and knocked on the door. Rachel Granger opened the door and practically engulfed her baby girl in a hug. After a few moments Narcissa and Hermione were welcomed into the house and into the living room. Narcissa truly believed that the Grangers had a wonderful home. They spent the rest of the day with the Grangers. Richard Granger came into to find his angel and he too engulfed her into a warm embrace. Hermione caught her mother up with everything that was going on (she skipped the part about her wanting to have sex with Draco Malfoy). And at first both parents were hesitant about Mione Draco, as they had only heard about him being a bully to their only child; however Narcissa assured them that Draco was no longer like that; and he adored Hermione. And after a few hours it was time to leave. They both apparated back to the manor, where Hermione hugged Narcissa fiercely, Hermione had begun to cry, she broke away. 'Thank you – for doing that today. You were wonderful, today was amazing with the shopping, lunch and then you took me to see mum and dad. Thank you so much, I don't know how I'm ever going to repay you, you're so wonderful.' This time it was Narcissa turn to cry 'You deserve it, I know how much you missed your parents, and don't you dare talk about trying to repay me, you've been kind enough by forgiving me and my family, in fact it us who are indebted to you Hermione. You wonderful young woman.' And with that they both walked up the cascading stairs and found their rooms and when straight to sleep.

Hermione woke up the next morning, feeling very happy. She had been at the manor for 13 days. Today she was going on her date with Draco. Tomorrow it was the ball and after that they would return to Hogwarts and carry on with their happy relationship. This would be her perfect year. She got up and began to start getting ready. She took a quick shower and put on her new dress. It was beautiful. It was royal blue and it was a halter neck it reached about mid-thigh. The back was pretty low, but it made her feel girly; she liked it. She put her hair up in a bun, but let a few tendrils escape. She put on her matching pumps and put some blue earrings in alongside the necklace which Draco had given her for Christmas. Christmas had been wonderful.

Flashback – The day before the shopping spree!

Hermione was sat next to the Christmas tree which was decorated lavishly. She ran to her presents alongside Draco. She tore open the wrapping to a present which her parents had delivered to her. It was an astounding photo album which was full of photos; Hermione skimmed through them and began to well up. There were so many happy memories. Draco saw this and leaned in and kissed her passionately. They were interrupted by the arrival of his parents. They gifted Hermione a beautiful emerald ring which turned out to be a Malfoy family heirloom. Hermione cried and hugged them both. She gave them their present; a large silver photo frame with a wizard picture in it. The picture was of Lucius, Narcissa and the young Draco; they looked so happy, so carefree. They were all laughing and smiling, the wind sweeping through their hair. A very proud Lucius had a small Draco in one arm and a beautiful Narcissa in the other. This was what a family should look like. Hermione had to persuade one of the oldest house elves to share her memory so that she could turn it into a picture; that was very advanced magic, and had nearly taken all of Hermione strength, but it was worth it when she saw the look on Narcissa and Lucius's face. They were dumbstruck. Lucius felt a tear escape his eye and pulled Hermione in for a hug, and whispered thank you in her ear. Narcissa was crying and pulled Hermione into a very long hug, telling her nobody had got her such a magnificent gift before. Draco smiled at her and kissed her forehead. Draco gave Hermione a necklace. It has silver with a large heart shaped pendant, and inside it was a picture of Draco kissing Hermione's cheek. And on the back was an engraving and it read 'Eternally Yours'. It was beautiful, she was speechless so she what she could think of and kissed Draco and whispered 'Your mine for eternity, just as I am yours.' Hermione reached over to get Draco gift and placed in his hand a box which tied with green silk. He untied it and opened the box. He gasped; inside was a crystal dragon which had emeralds for eyes; it was beautiful. He picked it up; and Narcissa and Lucius gasped at its beauty. Hermione spoke out 'press your lips to it and say memoria dilexerunt; loosely translated in Latin it means memories of a loved one.' Hermione looked pleased with herself. It had taken her ages to think of the perfect gift for Draco. What do you get the boy who has everything? Draco did as he was told. Smoke came out of the dragon's mouth and it began to show memories which Hermione had put in for him to get him started. They were all wonderful; moments he had shared with Hermione. Some were with his parents; which Hermione had to ask the house elves for. This was by far the best gift he had ever received. Draco turned to look at Hermione when the dragon stopped showing memories, he couldn't say anything. Nothing would come out of his mouth. But he found the courage and uttered 'I love you Hermione Granger, I am truly and passionately in love with you. You alone hold my heart.' Hermione was in a state of pure shock but managed to say 'I love you too Draco Abraxus Malfoy. You too hold my heart, it's yours. You're my soul mate.' Draco moved forward and kissed Hermione. Christmas had been perfect; the best. She had the time of her life.

Flash back end

Hermione walked into the dining room. Narcissa and Lucius both looked up and smiled, she was that the picture she had gifted to them had been put up on the wall for everyone to see. She smiled and bid everyone a good morning. When she walked in Draco's heart skipped a beat. She looked heavenly. Divine. Angelic. Beautiful. 'You look beautiful Hermione' Draco kissed her cheek. And they sat down and ate breakfast. Once breakfast was over Draco and Hermione apparated to muggle London. Draco looked very handsome. He wore dark blue jeans with a pair of converse trainers and a white polo shirt. Oh God! He looked sexy; Hermione had to keep control over herself, reminding herself that she could ravish the man in public; since it was frowned upon. Draco was taking Hermione to watch a muggle movie. They would then shop around the city Centre. Go to the museum, and finally have dinner then they would end up home.

The movies were great, Hermione's head was on Draco shoulder and she watched the movie like this. Curled up into him. He smelt heavenly. Shopping was brilliant; Draco bought Hermione some new book; even though she protested to him spoiling her. The museum was magnificent, Hermione was in awe of everything and 'oohhed' and 'ahhed' at everything. And every time Draco had to suppress a laugh. While they were at the museum some boys were looking at Hermione while she admired everything on show. They were checking her out, her mile long legs, her beautiful face and her fantastic body. They were speaking to each other; one of them even wolf whistled. Their behavior made Hermione nervous and uncomfortable; she didn't like this sort of attention. Draco was fuming. He did not like to share what was his, he intensely cherished what was his; he did not like it when others looked at what was his. He hated how they boys were looking at Hermione. She was his; and to make sure of that, he pulled Hermione into a very long and passionate kiss. They had to pull apart to breath. Hermione smiled at him; he smiled back. 'You have dimples!' Hermione exclaimed; she had completely forgotten those boys who had now got the message and decided to not try and pursue Hermione any further; not while her boyfriend was around. 'You can see Hermione; well isn't that wonderful. And there was me thinking that my girlfriend was blind.' Draco laughed. 'I am not blind Draco, I – just- your dimples are cute.' Hermione kissed his dimples. 'I am not cute!' Draco replied outraged. Hermione laughed. Their dinner date went smoothly.

All together their day had been wonderful; amazing. Hermione and Draco were so in love and so happy with each other. It was amazing. Both of them deserved the happiness that they gave each other.

'Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.' – Aristotle

Hope you enjoyed that chapter. i loved writing it, especially about what happened at christmas. tell me what you guys think; and the next chapter will be a long one as well. what do you think should happen at the ball?

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