Draco took Hermione's hand and led her to the dance floor in the garden. It was very similar to when Bill and Fleur got married here. He swung her into his arms and she giggled. He looked down on her, cupped her face in his hands and used his thumbs to wipe the tears from her face. She had her hands on his waist. He leaned forward and put his forehead to hers. They stayed like this for the duration of the song, ignoring what was happening around them. Every now and again Draco would press a kiss to her lips.
Ron watched the two of them on the dance floor. It hit him then, watching them that they did care for each other. He'd also made up his mind that he wasn't going to give up either.
The song changed, Draco and Hermione moved and changed their dance to fit the tempo of the next song. A thought hit Draco then.
'What will you do when Ginny moves out?' He asked.
'I have no idea. I won't be able to afford our flat on my own. I'll have to find somewhere cheaper.' She sighed.
'How about you move in with me?' He asked. He hadn't thought about it before but it felt right.
'Are you sure Draco?' She asked but couldn't help smiling.
'Yes I'm sure. Will you?' He asked smiling back.
'Yes!' She jumped on him, he caught her and she hugged him, giggling.
'May I cut in?' It was Harry. He had noticed that Hermione looked upset before and wanted to check on her.
'Sure.' Draco said. 'Just have her back in one piece.'
Harry led Hermione on the dance floor. She was still smiling.
'I was going to ask if you were ok. I saw you looking upset before, but you seem fine now.' He said.
'Yes. I'm ok. It was Ron. He kissed me.' She told Harry.
'He never?' Harry asked shocked. 'I'll kill him. Well to be honest I'm surprised he had the courage. Does Draco know?'
'Yes. He saw it all. I told Ron he needs to move on that it's not going to happen between us again. He said he would never give up.' She said this being led by harry around the dance floor.
'How is Draco taking it?' Harry asked.
'Probably worse than he shows, but he knows I love him.' She said looking over at Draco. 'He just asked me to move in with him.'
'That's amazing Hermione.' Harry said genuinely happy for her. 'Anyone can see how much you love each other when they see you together.'
'Thankyou Harry.'
Draco watched Harry and Hermione on the dance floor. He couldn't wait to get her home. He was watching how graceful she was. He felt a sudden slap on his shoulder and turned to find Ginny looking at him.
'I've been stood here for ages.' She giggled. Then turning serious she said. 'You seem to be making her happy Draco. I'm happy for the two of you.'
'Thankyou Ginny.' He turned to her and held out his hand. 'How about we give them a run for their galleons?'
She giggled and took his hand. The rest of the night flew by with much dancing. Hermione fell asleep in Draco's arms, he had to shake her awake so they could aparate home. He led the way and took her back to his apartment which would soon be their home together. He lay her down in bed, taking off her dress and tucking her in. He went into the kitchen to get a glass of water and found an owl tapping on his window. He opened it up and let it in, then took the letter from its leg. He read the letter and dread filled him. His parents were coming to visit him. He knew they wouldn't approve of his choice of girl. His mother might be persuaded. His father on the other hand would be a completely different matter. He decided water wasn't what he needed now and poured a glass of fire whiskey, which he downed in one.
He had a week to prepare for their visit, and to think of how he would tell them about how he fallen in love with a muggle born.
Draco woke the next morning to find Hermione gone. He walked out of the bedroom and smelt the scent of coffee coming from the kitchen. He followed the scent and came across a sight he wouldn't forget easily. Hermione was dancing around the kitchen, with her headphones in, wearing only his blue shirt from last night. A huge grin formed on his face, he stood and watched her waiting to see how long it would take her to notice.
Hermione was dancing to one of her favorite songs cooking eggs and bacon for Draco. She turned to the door and shrieked. Draco was stood there laughing at her. 'You scared me half to death.' She shouted but smiling, taking out her headphones. 'I was just making you breakfast.'
'Please don't let me stop you. I love watching you dance.' He grinned, and she threw a tea towel at him.
They ate breakfast at the table Hermione reading The Daily Prophet. Draco mulling over how he would tell her about his parents visit. He decided to just get it over with. 'Hermione?'
'Yes Draco.' She said looking up from the paper.
'I got an owl from my parents last night.' He looked at her then pushed on. 'They're coming to visit next week, and I want to tell them about us,'
Hermione didn't know what to say. She know of Draco's parent's hatred of muggle borns. Especially his fathers he was one of Voldemort's highest ranked death eaters. She gulped. 'Ok Draco.'
'I have to tell them Hermione.' He took her hand. 'I love you and want to be with you. They will just have to understand.'
She looked shaken. He stood up and walked towards her kneeling in front of her taking her hands in his. She looked down on him.
'I will tell them on my own, you don't even have to see them if you don't want to.' He kissed her hands.
'No Draco.' She took a deep breath. 'I want to be with you when you tell them you shouldn't have to do this on your own.'
