Destined to Love
Summary: The last thing they remember is fighting with each other during the war, how the hell did they end up years into the future? And why exactly are they here?
Starring: Draco/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Luna, Blaise/Lavender
A/N:
Thank you Murgy31! My lovely beta! :D
This chapter is especially for TaylorAlexandra! :D
Chapter 10:
A Small Dinner Party
Hermione put away all the books that were scattered across the library. She was going to listen to Dumbledore and stop the research, Draco already had. She put away her notes and his before heading back downstairs. Ducky had informed her that Harry and Ginny were coming. While they were in the kitchen deciding what to make, Hermione suggested chicken and Ducky reminded her that Ginny cannot eat chicken during the pregnancy as it makes her sick. As for appetizers and salads Ducky reminded Hermione of what Ginny does like as Hermione usually made them. Hermione smiled at the final list, for appetisers, there were Puff Pastry Pizzettes and Egg Roles, a combination Ginny loved. Then Black Bean Soup which Blaise loved, then Grilled Rack of Lamb with Pinot Noir Wine Marinade which Draco apparently loved. Also in the main course, mainly for Ginny in case she couldn't eat meat, a roasted Mediterranean vegetable lasagne. For Lavender she made Italian Pasta salad. She also made a green salad for the guys and for Harry she made a Peach Cobbler.
Draco arrived while dessert was being made.
"Smells amazing in here, do I smell grilled lamb?" He asked.
"Yes," Hermione replied, she looked at the time, 5.45pm. "No time, come on, shower and change."
Draco nodded and left.
Hermione turned to Ducky, "Make sure nothing burns, I have to dress."
"Does Miss not want me to help today?"
"Not with me dressing, I'll be fine."
"I'll still send Rolly to help you and Chensy will help Master Malfoy," Ducky smiled.
Hermione nodded. She ran up the stairs. Draco was showering.
"Hurry up Malfoy!" she shouted at him.
She couldn't do much until he came out, lucky for her he was out in ten minutes. He entered the wardrobe while Hermione showered.
Chensy was waiting, "Master, would you like to wear what you usually wear?"
Draco nodded, "Sure."
Chensy pulled out black trousers and a black shirt, he also placed a box of cufflinks on the side. Then Chensy was gone.
Draco put on the trousers and shirt, leaving a few buttons undone. Then he tried putting on the cufflinks. He sighed as he looked around for his wand. Just as he did Hermione entered the wardrobe, Rolly was looking for a dress for her.
"You not dressed?" Hermione asked him.
Draco sighed, "Cufflinks are stupid."
Hermione smiled and walked over to him, as Draco realised that she was just in a towel. Her hair was wet, she was wet and she was in front of him putting his cufflinks on for him. He couldn't help but smile.
"Thanks," he whispered.
Hermione stepped back, "Go down and check that Ducky is ok."
Draco nodded and left.
Rolly smiled when he finally picked out a dress, "This is the dress you wanted to wear at your next dinner party Miss, I said I'd find it!"
"Well done Rolly, I'll be fine now. Go set up the dining room, make sure the candles are lit too!"
"Yes Miss," Rolly left.
Hermione dried herself with her wand and dried her hair. She did her makeup and then her hair. Her hair she left out, she straightened it all and then curled a few strands on top. She then put on the dress magically to stop her hair being messed up. Her dress was a little black dress, which reached just above her knees. Two thick straps hugged her shoulders. She loved that it was plain.
She put on high heeled black sandals. She opened the jewellery section of her wardrobe and gasped. Last time it was Ducky who got her jewellery so Hermione had not seen it. Hermione smiled, extravagant was the only word to describe everything in front of her.
She picked white gold bangles and placed them on her left hand and on her right, a diamond bracelet. Around her neck she put on a small diamond necklace, the pendant shaped like a tear drop. She was tempted to wear a tiara but she knew that would be overdoing it.
Hermione headed downstairs to make sure everything was perfect. She walked into the dining room first. The table was set nicely and Candles floated around the edge of the room. The door opened and Draco walked in and whistled.
Hermione turned around and blushed.
"You look gorgeous," he smiled at her.
"Thanks," she blushed.
"We have three minutes before they arrive, and I think there's something wrong with the lasagne," Draco stated.
Hermione ran into the kitchen. The lasagne was in the oven, nothing appeared wrong, "What's wrong?"
"It's made of vegetables," Draco stated.
Hermione hit his arm playfully, "It's a vegetarian lasagne."
"Oh," Draco replied. "So where's the meat?"
"The point of vegetarian lasagne, is that there is no meat."
"But, then it's just vegetables."
"Exactly."
Just then Ducky entered, "The Zabini's have arrived."
Draco let Hermione walk in front as they entered the living room. Lavender was dressed in a strapless white dress which reached her knees, with gold jewellery. Blaise was dressed in a white shirt and black trousers. They exchanged hellos and hugs and then the Potter's arrived. Ginny was in a plain purple dress, her maternity wear and Harry was in a dark purple shirt and trousers.
"I'm starving," Ginny announced.
Hermione smiled, "Come on then, dining room."
They all sat down.
"So what are we having?" Ginny asked.
"Ok, no chicken before you complain," Hermione smiled.
"Thanks," Ginny replied.
"You love Puff Pastry Pizzettes right? Well that's one appetizer and the second is?" Hermione looked at Ginny.
"Egg rolls?" Ginny grinned.
Hermione nodded, "Yep and then there's Black Bean Soup, like Blaise loves. Main course Grilled Rack of Lamb with Pinot Noir Wine Marinade which Draco loves, and if Ginny you can't eat that then there's vegetable lasagne. There's Italian Pasta Salad, Lavender loves and Green Salad for the guys and as for Harry's favourite I made peach cobbler."
"Wow Hermione, you went all out!" Lavender said.
"You did!" Harry agreed.
"What about what you want in this meal?" Blaise asked.
"As long as my guests are happy, so am I," Hermione replied.
Draco smiled, "My Hermione thinks of everyone but herself."
"I love you Hermione," Ginny smiled as the appetizers arrived.
"I know!" Hermione beamed. The women were seated on one side with their partners on the opposite side.
"These are delicious," Harry said eating an egg roll.
The soup was then served.
"Hermione can I ask you a personal question?" Blaise asked.
"Um…ok?" Hermione replied.
"Why on Earth did you choose to marry Draco?" Blaise asked as everyone except Draco laughed.
"Oi mate," Draco turned to him. "You want a broccoli up your arse?"
"Ignore him Blaise," Hermione smiled as they started the main course. "To answer your question, I have no clue."
Draco sulked. True, she really has no clue, nor do I.
"Stop sulking Draco," Blaise said.
Draco remained silent. What if we were in love? Oh damn…
"Am I getting the silent treatment?" Blaise laughed.
"Harry pass the salad," Draco said.
Harry smiled as he passed the salad.
"Why won't you just talk to me mate, it was a joke!" Blaise persisted.
"Do you see me laughing?" Draco asked.
"No but come on…" Blaise started.
"Old married couple," Lavender said, "That's what the two of you sound like!"
"Now you're going to get the silent treatment," Draco said.
"From both of us," Blaise added.
Lavender rolled her eyes, "Children time to grow up!"
Harry looked at Ginny, "Why are you so quiet?"
"Lovely food," Ginny explained.
"That's the only time she shuts up, when she's eating," Harry laughed and the others joined him.
"Is the lamb ok for you?" Hermione asked.
"Yep not throwing up," Ginny smiled.
"Good," Hermione smiled.
She turned to face Draco who she felt entering her mind.
Blaise is thinking that you cook better then Lavender.
I wish you'd stay out of my head Malfoy
I'm getting a little bored. I'm sure by now you're an occlumens and a legimen.
Well I can't block you out can I.
Try entering my mind
Draco Malfoy, we're having a dinner party.
I know! Blaise thinking we're having a lover's moment thing.
Oh…gross
Just enter my head
Hermione tried to focus and enter his mind, she smiled when she did manage to see the memory of her punching him in third year.
You had to pick that memory
At least I can do it now, it's so cool
Yeah, except I could detect you. Look we'll discuss this later, Harry's talking to you.
Hermione turned to Harry, "Sorry Harry, did you say something?"
"I was saying this meal is delicious! Can't wait for dessert," Harry said.
"You and Draco were staring at each other like star crossed lovers," Lavender smiled. "After all these years."
"Its five years in a week isn't it?" Blaise asked.
Draco nodded, "Yep."
"What you going to do this year?" Lavender asked. "Last year was dinner on a boat right?"
"Yes," Hermione smiled. WOW!
"So what's it this year?" Ginny questioned.
"A surprise," Draco smiled.
"We're going to find out the next day in the papers so leave him alone," Harry smiled.
"Thank you," Draco replied. Oh fuck, the papers are going to know?
"That was delicious!" Ginny smiled.
"Are we all done then?" Hermione asked as everyone nodded. "How about we have dessert and drinks in the living room."
"Sounds great," Lavender smiled as they all stood. They seated themselves in the living room.
"Draco give me a hand with bringing the dessert in," Hermione smiled.
"Why not let the house elves…" Blaise began.
"Don't," Draco warned.
"Because house elves deserve a break too," Hermione stated.
"Come on Hermione," Draco pushed her into the kitchen. "No more house elves rights thing ok?"
"He started it!" Hermione argued.
"Now who's acting like a child?" Draco smirked.
"Shut up and grab that," Hermione said pointing to the large container with the peach cobbler in it.
"Ok," Draco went to grab it.
"It's hot!" Hermione warned.
Too late, Draco touched the container, "Fuck."
"Idiot," Hermione walked up to him, she looked at his finger and sighed. Grabbing her wand she cured the burn mark.
He looked down at her still holding his finger. She had put her wand back on the counter and turned to face him, their eyes met. Her brown eyes softened his grey ones, a smile came to his face. He was leaning in slowly and Hermione lifted her head ready for his lips.
"You guys need help?" Lavender asked walking in.
Hermione jumped back, "Oh no we're fine!"
"Ok," Lavender smiled.
Draco looked at Hermione, "So should I levitate it to the living room?"
So he doesn't want to mention that we almost kissed? "Yes, and I'll bring the plates."
Draco nodded. Fine don't mention what almost happened.
They entered the living room where everyone was seating talking. Draco's eyes wondered to Hermione, he had to admit she looked good, really good. That's great, an attraction, just what I need!
Hermione meanwhile was assessing him, Jerk, prat, idiot, snotface…Grow up Hermione, you're attracted to him! End of story!
"So when are we all going away together?" Ginny asked snapping Hermione out of her thought.
"What?" Hermione wondered aloud.
"Our annual trip to Scotland," Ginny said.
"You're pregnant," Harry reminded her.
"We can still drive up!" Ginny pleaded.
"I'll think about it," Harry said firmly.
"It's getting late," Lavender noted the time.
Rain began to pour outside as it turned eleven.
"Time flies huh?" Blaise said as they walked to the fireplace.
"Ginny and I will apparate," Harry said taking Ginny's hand. "Thanks for a lovely evening."
"Anytime," Hermione smiled.
"Goodbye," Draco smiled pleasantly as they went and then they turned to Lavender and Blaise who flooed.
"I'm exhausted," Hermione sighed.
"With the amount of effort you put in what do you expect," Draco replied.
"I put 100 into everything," she said as they walked up the stairs.
"I know," Draco muttered following her.
Hermione changed into her night clothes first and got into bed. She fell asleep straight away. Draco emerged from the bathroom to see Hermione sleeping. He smirked. He got into bed and turned off the lights. He had been asleep for a few minutes before the storm began.
What felt like hours later he woke. He heard thunder roaring outside, and lightening lit the room. He looked over to see Hermione's face, which was white with fear. She shook completely as the thunder roared again. She grabbed the duvet tightly.
Draco watched her, she hadn't realised he was awake. She was turning and tossing and whimpering a little.
"Granger you awake?" he asked purposely.
"Y…yes!" She jumped as thunder roared again.
"Scared are we?"
"F…fuck yourself," she managed to croak out.
"Charming."
She jumped again. Draco analysed her face closely. She was really frightened, he had never seen her so scared.
"Why you so scared?" he whispered.
"None your business," she snapped.
"Fine," he replied. "Stop tossing then I need to sleep!"
"Sorry," she whispered. She turned onto her left to face the window and hugged herself. She whimpered.
Draco sighed quietly, he turned to her and wrapped his arms around her.
"What…" Hermione whispered.
"Look if someone comforts you, wouldn't it make you feel better?" Draco asked.
"Usually Ginny…" Hermione sighed. "When I stay at the burrow or at Hogwarts."
Draco nodded. He had his arm around her and slowly he felt her hand on his arm, holding tightly. Instinctively he pulled her closer. She turned in his arms and buried her head in his chest.
"Thanks," she whispered.
"Not doing it for you," he replied.
Hermione smiled into his chest, she did feel safe. Draco waited until she was finally asleep before falling asleep himself, still holding her.
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