Disclaimer: Nope...
Thanks to qnadia7 for editing!
Chapter 11: Harry's New Gal
Ginny, Blaise and Harry all stood around the bar in the kitchen talking while making food for themselves and their two friends. Harry was off in his own world when he was slightly shoved, bringing him back to reality.
"Hey, Harry. What's up with you?" Ginny asked.
"Huh? Oh, nothing. Just thinking. Do you think 'Mione and Malfoy are okay?"
Blaise laughed and shook his head. "Yeah, I think they are just fine."
"I'm sure they are getting acquainted with their new found love for each other, if you know what I mean." Ginny gave a wink.
"I hate to ruin your perverted thoughts there, Weaslette, but no, we are not getting that acquainted." Draco smirked as he and Hermione entered the kitchen.
"Well, damn. Can't a girl have any fun in her thoughts?" Ginny playfully pouted.
"Only when they are consisting of your boyfriend." Hermione chimed in.
"Fair enough. So, how do you feel?" Ginny asked Draco.
"I feel great, thanks. What's for dinner?"
"Pasta, my specialty, and meat sauce." Blaise said proudly.
"Great. I'm starving." Hermione said.
The five of them fixed their plates and sat around the dining table and talked. Hermione gave a playback of what happened to Harry and Ginny. The two sat in awe. Hermione couldn't help but laugh at the looks on their faces as she told the story.
"Well, I think it's time to retire. Mind if we stay the night?" Blaise asked, sitting back in his chair.
"Only if you share a Firewhiskey with me," Draco replied.
"I'm down," Harry chimed in.
"Alright. To the drawing room it is then." They guys helped the girls clean up before they all went upstairs.
Hermione poured them each a glass, Ginny passing them out, before settling by the fire.
"So, do you guys think I could bring someone along for dinner tomorrow night?" Harry asked, breaking the silence.
"Who?" Hermione inquired.
"Someone I met while at work. I've been seeing her for awhile now, and I thought I'd bring her by to meet my best friends."
"Ah, Potter. Finally got yourself a girl." Draco smirked. "I don't see why not. Let's make it a celebration. Seven, tomorrow night."
"Alright then." Harry smiled.
"So, who is she?" Hermione asked after taking a sip of her drink.
"Her name is Jasmine Galder. She's a second year Auror. I've been helping train her with the newest recruits. We happened to be working late and I asked her if she wanted to get a drink. We sat and talked for awhile, getting to know each other. She's a really nice and sweet person." Harry beamed as he talked.
"I'm glad you found someone you like. I'm happy for you." Ginny said smiling at him.
"Thanks, Gin."
They finished their drinks before parting ways. Harry left for his place while Ginny and Blaise took their normal room. Hermione went to her room and changed into her pajamas. She slipped into her long sleeved Hogwarts tee paired with night shorts and pulled her hair back. She walked out of her bathroom and was met by Draco sitting on her bed.
"What are you doing?" She asked placing her hands on her hips.
"I just wanted to come say goodnight." Draco said as he stood. He walked over to Hermione and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hermione, can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"I know we've had a long past of not so good memories, but I was wondering if you wanted to put them behind us and you consider being my girlfriend?"
Hermione smiled. "I thought I already was when I told you that I love you," said Hermione.
Draco smiled wide and leaned down to kiss her lips. "Good. Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
Draco walked to the door and turned to look at Hermione. "I love you."
"I love you, too."
The next day everyone woke in good spirits. Ginny and Hermione sat in her room, looking at Hermione's new paintings. Blaise and Draco went to Diagon Alley to gather things they would need for that nights celebration.
As they were leaving the organic store, they ran into Ron. Draco couldn't help but notice how untidy he looked.
"Watch where you're going, Malfoy," Ron said angrily.
"Sorry, Weasley. Maybe you should watch yourself as well," Draco replied back.
"Whatever. Is Hermione still at your house?"
"Yes. Why?"
"I need to speak with her about certain matters that don't concern you."
"Well, when she's ready to speak with you, I will tell my girlfriend to find you."
"Girlfriend?" Ron began to turn red. He looked at Draco with a stare that could kill. "Over my dead body."
Ron stormed off, purposefully slamming into Draco's shoulder as he walked by. Draco turned and watched him disappear down the street.
"What a loon he's become." Blaise said.
Draco turned back to Blaise. "Don't worry about it. Let's get back."
Blaise and Draco Apprarated to the garden and found the girls sitting by the large fountain, painting easels in front of both of them.
"Hey you two. Giving lessons, 'Mione?" Blaise asked as he bent down and kissed Ginny on the cheek.
"I am. She's doing great for her first time. She's a natural. What did you get in town?" Hermione set her brush down and stood.
"Just some things to cook for tonight." Draco replied as he gave Hermione a kiss.
"Speaking of, we better get to cooking. We have five hours until Harry comes and brings Jasmine. Besides, Ginny and I still need to get ready." Hermione giggled.
Draco and Blaise rolled their eyes. "What is it with girls needing so long to get ready just for eating?" Blaise asked.
"I guess it's a thing they do to feel good. I don't know. Never really understood the female race." Draco laughed.
Blaise and Draco headed for the kitchen while Hermione and Ginny gathered their paintings and supplies and stored them away in Hermione's room. They washed up and joined the guys in the kitchen. A wonderful aroma was already drifting from inside.
"Something smells wonderful!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Thank you. It is a Tilapia sautéed in white wine vinaigrette with steamed vegetables over a bed of garlic angel hair pasta. That smell is the wine warming." Draco explained as he gently shook the pan around over the flame of the stove.
"Wow. Really going out, aren't you?" Hermione smiled.
"Only the best shall do. Do you girls want to make the dessert? Blaise and I have never been good at it."
"Sure, what do you want?" Ginny asked.
"Chocolate Mousse." Blaise said from his spot at the bar, chopping veggies.
"Yummy. Sure! Let's get to work" Ginny said as she hopped off the bar stool.
For the next two hours the four worked on making a wonderful dinner and dessert. Hermione and Ginny left the rest of the cooking to the boys and headed upstairs. They parted ways and went to get showers.
Hermione showered and washed her hair with her favorite lilac scented wash. She washed off and stepped out, wrapping a towel around her. She wiped the steam from the mirror and stared at her reflection. She decided to wand dry her hair and pin it up, leaving a few strands to frame her face.
With her hair done, she moved on to her wardrobe. She rummaged around until she found her baby blue and pink striped cashmere sweater dress. She slipped it on, adding a pair of white leggings on under and slipping into her silver ballet flats. Sitting at her vanity table, she applied a light amount of makeup.
She sat and looked at herself, smiling. She didn't usually get dressed up like this, but it was a special occasion after all. She stood and spritzed on a bit of perfume on before meeting Ginny. She met Ginny in the hallway between their rooms.
"Wow, Hermione. Looking good." Ginny winked.
Hermione laughed. "I do say myself you look good as well Ginerva."
Ginny smiled. She was wearing her knee length, long sleeved pale green dress with the flowing sleeves and matching shoes and her hair partially up. Ginny smiled at the sight of the two of them.
"Well, better go and make sure everything is ready for Harry and Jasmine's arrival." Ginny said.
The two walked downstairs and made their way to the dining room. They found Draco and Blaise already changed and fixing places at the large table.
"Wow." Blaise was first to speak as he seen the girls walk in. Draco looked up and his eyes landed on Hermione. Merlin, she looked so elegant and stunning.
He made his way over to her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and bent his head down to her ear. "You look beautiful," he whispered before kissing her soundly.
"Thank you." Hermione blushed.
At fifteen minutes until seven, they heard the sound of the fireplace. They walked into the living room to see Harry there, and standing beside him was a pretty raven haired woman. Harry helped her dust off then walked into the room.
"Hey guys." He smiled.
"Hi Harry. Good to see you." Hermione said, giving him a hug.
"Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Jasmine Galder. Jasmine, this is my best friend Hermione, and Ginny, and these two fellows are Draco and Blaise." He waved his hand at each person, who in turn said their grettings and shook hands.
"And this," Jasmine said, reaching behind her, "is my daughter, Amelia Grace. Come on out, it's alright."
A small raven hair girl peeked from behind Jasmine. Everyone looked at Harry with a surprised expression, who gave them a sorry look.
"Hello, Amelia. My name is Hermione." Hermione bent down and held out her hand towards the child.
Amelia looked up at her mother who gave her an approving smile. Amelia slowly made her way around and took Hermione's hand. She gave a small giggle at the feel of Hermione's magic in her palm.
"Me-o-nee." Amelia smiled.
"She's lovely, Jasmine." Hermione said as she picked Amelia up.
"Thank you."
"Well, how about we head to the dining room. Dinner is about to be served. And forgive me, Jasmine, I didn't know you would be bringing your daughter. I'm not sure if we have anything she may eat," Draco said, apologetically.
"It's fine, Draco. She eats just about anything. Don't worry," Jasmine assured him.
They all headed for the dining room and took their seats. Tontey and Goria served the meal, making a special plate of vegetables and juice for Amelia. After everyone ate dinner, dessert was served. Amelia made a mess with hers, making Draco laugh.
Everyone retired to the living room as Goria and Tontey cleared the plates away. Amelia busied herself on the floor with the toys her mother brought, slowly getting Draco to sit with her. Hermione smiled at the sight of him. He seemed happy, smiling as he played.
"Jasmine, may I ask something?" Ginny asked nervously.
"Where is Amelia's father? It's okay. I have been asked before." Jasmine said, seeing the look of surprise on Ginny's face.
"Yes, where is he?"
"Well, about four years ago I was taking a long vacation in Brazil before I decided to join the Aurors. I met this wizard who was a native and he showed me around the town, taking me to places. One night we were out by the water when he just attacked me. Before I knew it I was being held down and raped. He left me there, vulnerable. I managed to get myself together and find my way back to my hotel. I returned home and weeks later I became sick. I found out I was pregnant.
I went into a depression, not wanting a baby from that horrible night. As the pregnancy went and I began to feel her kick, I began to grow fond of her. The night came and I gave birth, it was love at first sight. I knew then that I would love her. She is three now and so much like me thankfully. I'm glad she took after my family's side and inherited the black hair."
Everyone around listened to Jasmine's story, their mouths open a bit. She looked at them and smiled. "I'm not sorry it happened. I wouldn't give her up for anything. And plus, Harry here made an impression on her. She loves him. I was worried he would run when I told him about her, but he stayed," she said while giving a blushing Harry a kiss.
"Well, I think Harry is a wonderful person. Always was." Hermione said.
"Saint Potter as usual." Draco smirked.
Everyone laughed. They all talked awhile longer before Jasmine had to leave and get Amelia home. Amelia had fallen asleep in Draco's arms while she played. Harry took them home. Everyone said goodbye and turned in.
Hermione and Draco parted ways to change before Draco made his way to Hermione's room. He found her at the balcony doors. He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. Hermione smiled at the feel of his arms around her.
"You looked cute tonight, playing with Amelia."
"What can I say; I have a soft spot for kids. She's a sweetheart."
"It looked natural on you. You managed to show a different side of that rough exterior." Hermione laughed.
"Well, I can't help myself." Draco laughed. "I wanted to ask you something."
Hermione turned to him. "Sure."
"Blaise has tickets for the next Harpies game in Scotland and I want you to come. I've talked to Alor and he agreed to give you a week off to take a much needed vacation. Please, come with me. You did say you wanted to go there."
Hermione stood in shock. She couldn't believe Healer Vilance gave her vacation time off. She looked up at Draco, who was watching her with a worried look on his face. She finally spoke.
"Okay, Draco. I'll go. I do need a vacation and I have always wanted to visit Scotland. Plus my best friend is playing." She smiled.
"Great!" Draco smiled. "Well, we better get to bed. I'll see you tomorrow. I love you." He kissed her deeply, causing Hermione's knees to go slightly weak.
"I love you, too."
Hermione woke the next morning feeling wonderful. She got up and washed her face before doing her morning routine and getting dressed. She made her way down for breakfast before going back to her place to pack for her trip.
"Good morning."
"Good morning. You seem happy this morning." Ginny said to her friend.
"I am. It's a good day. I'm going to pack today for vacation to Scotland." Hermione smiled as she sat beside Ginny.
Ginny's eyes widened. "You're going? Really?"
"Yes. Draco talked me into it. You didn't tell them?"
Draco smiled. "No. I thought you would do it better."
Hermione rolled her eyes. "So, when are we leaving?" She asked as she filled her plate with eggs and bacon.
"Tomorrow morning. We have a Portkey set up to send us to our destination." Blaise answered.
Hermione nodded. She finished her breakfast and got ready to head to her place.
"Want me to go?" Ginny asked.
"No, I'll be fine. It won't take me long. I'll be back soon." Hermione said as she slipped on her sweater.
"Hurry back. I love you." Draco said, giving her a kiss.
"I will. I love you, too." Hermione kissed him back and threw the Floo powder in the fireplace, stepping into the green flames.
She watched the flames grow around her then felt herself land in her apartment. She stepped out and dusted herself off. Her smile faded when she looked up.
"Ron?"
A/N: Duh duh duuuuhhhh...what do you think lovelies? This was just sort of a filler to show Harry's new girl...and her girl...and I brought back Ron! oh no, what's going to happen? you will see in the next chapter...