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A/N: Here comes the new chapter! Wishing all the readers a very happy new year.

Chapter 11

The next morning.

Hermione was having the soundest sleep after the war. Draco's arms were wrapped around her and her head was lying on his chest. A sudden movement woke her up from her sweet slumber. She did not open her eyes but slowly tried to regain conscious around her surroundings. Then last night's memory hit her. She understood that the sudden movement was from Draco. Draco had woken up and found her sleeping wrapped in his arms.

Hermione became mortified. She even forgot to breath.

Oh my! I can't imagine Malfoy's reaction. The way he got furious the other night, I am not expecting anything good.

Hermione felt Draco move slowly and steadily under her. He was trying to get out of bed without waking her up. Hermione kept acting like she was in deep sleep. After a struggle of five minutes, Draco slowly put Hermione's head on the pillow and succeeded to get out. Draco then entered the washroom.

Hermione slowly opened her eyes and smiled.

Well that went much better than I thought. Thank Merlin!

When Draco came out of the washroom, she pretended to have woken up just then and went to get freshen up. She put on her robes and started packing her bag for class.

"Granger"

Hermione was surprised at his call. He usually got ready and went to class without exchanging a single word with her.

She turned to him, "Yes, Malfoy"

"I guess you know Hogsmeade weekend is in two days."

"Yes. This time two days are offered as Hogsmeade weekend for students." Hermione said. She wondered where this conversation was going.

"It's been one and a half month since the marriage law was established. We have only four months left to get married. So, my mother has requested a meeting with you to discuss the details of the wedding ceremony and other corresponding stuffs." Draco said. His voice sounded a bit hesitant.

Draco and her mother were the only living Malfoys. Narcissa Malfoy was not a death eater. She was forgiven for supporting Voldemort as she saved Harry's life. On the other hand Lucius Malfoy died a few days before his trial due to his heart disease.

Hermione was dumfounded after hearing this. She did not have time to think that she had to deal with the Malfoy family as well. She had totally forgotten the matter.

She took a deep breath. "Alright. Will your mother meet us at Hogsmeade?"

"No. We will go meet her at her residence. She has already checked it with Professor McGonagall. She has agreed to let us apparate there."

"What?" Hermione slowly said. "I am not going to Malfoy Manor!"

"No, you are not, Granger." Draco looked into her eyes. "The Manor is recently being released from the ministry's hands. It is undergoing reconstruction now. My mother is currently living in a Malfoy property in Scotland."

She became relieved. "Okay."

"So it's settled then. We will go on Saturday in the afternoon." Draco said.

Then he grabbed his bag and went out of the room not giving her chance to response.

…

The sixth and seventh years' classes ended before lunch. So, after lunch Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville and Dean decided to hang out by the lake. It had been weeks since the party. They had a lot to catch up.

"Hey! Hogsmeade weekend is coming. Do you guys have any plans?" asked Neville.

"Yes I am totally tensed up." Replied Ron.

"Why?" asked Harry.

"My parents are going to meet the Greengrass family. Daphne and I will be present there as well to discuss that details about the wedding."

"I see. Lots of students' families have already met in the last few weeks" said Dean.

"Really? I did not know that" said Harry.

"That is true. My grandmother and I met Hannah's parents last Sunday" informed Neville.

"Oh Neville! You are the first among us" said Hermione.

"Yes I guess" Neville paused. "umm are you supposed to meet Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy, Hermione?"

After hearing the question, all the heads turned to her for answer.

"Yes I am meeting her this Saturday."

"Where?" Ron asked in anxious voice. Hermione understood what he was thinking.

"No worries. She is living in a property in Scotland. We will meet there."

Ron nodded in approval.

Dean asked, "So Neville, when have you decided to get married?"

"2nd November in the backyard of my grandmother's mansion. I will officially invite you all after the invitation letters get ready." Neville grinned cheekily.

"Congratulations Neville" Everybody exclaimed with joy.

Hermione looked at Harry and saw something was off with him. His smile seemed forced. She became worried for her best friend.

After awhile Hermione excused herself saying she had some studies to do. Harry followed her suit and informed his friends that he was feeling tired. Bidding their friends good bye, they walked towards their quarter.

"What's wrong Harry?" Hermione looked at him.

"um it's actually nothing" Harry stammered.

"Don't lie to me. Tell me what happened?"

"You all have been asked to meet the partners' family except me. I don't care about these things but Parkinson should, right? She comes from a pure blood family. These traditions are must for them."

Hermione nodded in agreement. "Then ask her. If she wants to avoid then you have to make her deal with it."

Harry replied, "Alright I will do that."

…..

While the Gryffindors were chatting by the lake, Draco, Theo, Blaise and Daphne were hanging out in the common room of quarter 3.

"So Theo, split it up." Blaise smirked.

"What?" Theo replied.

"We heard your parents had a very weird meeting with the Lovegoods." Draco informed.

"Oh! The meeting was total disaster. Luna's father is lunatic. His sense of clothing, etiquette and attitude are inexplicable." Theodore Nott said.

"As expected. So what was decided?" said Pansy.

"We are getting married on 10th November in Nott Manor. You will get your invitations soon"

"Don't you think it's too soon? We still have four months" asked Blaise.

"Well there is no gain in delaying the inevitable." Theo replied.

The others agreed with his statement.

"Now Blaise you tell me. When are you meeting with your hectic in laws?" Theo smirked.

Blaise sighed. "This weekend. The positive part is Daphne's parents are also meeting them at the same time. So my mother will not have to tolerate them alone."

"Where are you meeting?" asked Draco.

"The Greengrass Manor. It seemed the most logical place" replied Daphne.

"What about you Draco? How much taming is done on your lioness?" joked Blaise.

Draco rolled his eyes. "We are meeting mother on Saturday."

"Great! Best wishes for you" said Theo.

"You just wish that our meetings go worse than yours, don't you Nott?" asked Blaise.

Theo raised his eyebrow. "Hell yeah Zabini!"

All of them burst into laughter.

…

Harry and Hermione entered their quarter and found the Slytherins chatting the common room. Harry went up the stairs to his room and Hermione walked towards Ginny's room and knocked on the door. Ginny opened the room and invited her in.

"Hello Hermione" Ginny greeted and made her sit on the bed with her.

"Ginny, are you going to meet Zabini's parents?"

"Yes, his mother actually. My parents, the Greengrass family and Mrs. Zabini are meeting together. Ron, Greengrass , Blaise and I will floo to Greengrass Manor."

"I see. When?"

"On Saturday. We will have lunch there." Ginny looked at her. "What about you?"

Hermione replied, "Also on Saturday in the afternoon."

"Have your attire ready?" Ginny asked.

"No. Is there any dress code?"

"Of course you must wear formal dress robes to meet your in laws in magical world. If the family is noble pureblood like Malfoys, you must curtsy to them."

"I did not know this. What am I going to do, Ginny?" Hermione exclaimed.

"Don't worry. I have some dress robes here. I will let you borrow."

"Thank you Ginny." Hermione smiled.

"Let's start the trial, shall we?" Ginny proposed.

"Alright."

Ginny stood up and went to her wardrobe to find the robes. The door of the room burst open and Zabini entered the room. He looked at Hermione and then Ginny.

"Good evening ladies."

"Good evening Zabini" Hermione greeted.

"Blaise we are doing some girl stuff now, you have to stay out of the room for a while" Ginny walked up to him.

"You are kicking me out of my own room?" Blaise pouted.

"Yes and I will be mad if you don't agree." Ginny replied.

"Well if it keeps you in my bed then anything for you, my lady" Blaise smirked.

Hermione and Ginny both turned red hearing this. Blaise leant in and gave a quick peck on Ginny's lips and then went out.

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