Hermione sat in her cosy apartment four days after the Charity Ball. She had the date tonight and personally Hermione had a bad feeling about it. Slowly she stood up and made her way into the kitchen to clean the already spotless clean bench. Hermione was wearing a plain white dress which hugged her upper form until it reached her knees where it then stopped. She was wearing plain white heals and had her hair neatly pulled back into a bun with a few strands hanging loose.
"Calm down Hermione, everything will go fine. Nothing bad will happen" Hermione reassured herself as she began to lean on the bench before groaning loudly and standing back up at full height whilst pouring herself a glass of water. Hermione looked at the clock once more before grabbing her white shoulder bag and apparating on the spot.
Hermione landed outside a small cosy French restaurant. She walked proudly up to the waiter, who smiled merrily at her. "Bonjour Madam, how may I help you this evening?" Hermione smiled and opened her bag before pulling a silver and purple ticket out of her bag. "My, you are our special guest tonight. The person you are meant to be dining with sends his apologies, but hopes you will enjoy you're self" Hermione became confused all of a sudden but the male waiter outstretched his hand in the opposite direction of the dining area.
Slowly Hermione walked down a corridor with the waiter behind. After a few short steps the waiter had caught up and opened a door on the left of Hermione. Slowly she entered the room and smiled at the waiter who closed the door behind her. Hermione nervously turned around and scanned the room. It was small but on the far wall had hundreds of floating candles against it. To Hermione's left was a door, which Hermione suspected led to their own private kitchen and to her right was just a plain black sparkly wall.
Slowly and surely Hermione's eyes focused on the small cute table dor two in the middle. It had fine china and a little vase with one white rose in the middle. Hermione walked up to the table and noticed a silver and purple envelope with the words Hermione Granger neatly written on the front.
Hermione fingered the envelope for a moment before biting her lip softly and opening it.
My fair lady,
I am dreadfully sorry I could not meet you there tonight. I'm sure I have left you confused and bewildered, but not to worry I shall help you out.
There are times at night when I think of you.
Wishing, I hope you think of me to.
Deep down inside,
The fire for you burns bright
I want you to know
Hermione Jane Granger,
I honestly do love you.
You are my fair lady.
Hermione put the letter down with her mouth lightly open. Someone was in love with her. Someone was in love with her, Hermione Jane Granger. Hermione felt at loss of words for a few moments before she calmly sat down. But when Hermione sat down she felt a crinkle of paper under her. Slowly Hermione pulled another letter with the same hand writing underneath her before opening the letter.
My fair Lady,
I guess you are at loss of words because you needed to sit down. So have a glass of water and calm you apparent nerves, because dinner is on the way. So let the waiter serve you.
The moment Hermione finished reading two waiters came in with two plates of food. They placed them both in front of Hermione and quickly left. Hermione felt even more confused but complied with the letter. She looked at the two dishes in front of her, one was grilled fish with a fresh salad and the other plate had a thick juicy steak with salad. Hermione pulled the fish towards her and picked up her salad fork. The second she did another letter appeared but this time floating a few inches above the fish. Hermione smiled and opened the letter.
My fair Lady,
Good choice, I would have chosen the fish too. But it seems dinner is going to be cut short tonight. Quickly get you're bag and go out into the street. You will find you're next clue from there.
Hermione lightly groaned because she was hungry but stood non-the less. Hermione then stood up and got her bag before slowly making her way outside. Hermione smiled at the waiter who smiled back and held the door open for her. Hermione lightly thanked them and stepped outside.
Once Hermione got outside she smiled as she saw a golden carriage with a white horse pulling the carriage. Holding the rains was a small elf who looked very happy and jumped down before walking over to Hermione.
"Hello there miss. I is Jenkins, I am to give you this and help you into the carriage" Hermione smiled as the small man handed her another envelope and held open the small carriage door. Hermione stepped inside and sat down.
My fair Lady,
It is a good thing tonight is rather cool because I packed an extra blanket for you. Check above on the racks
Hermione realised how cold it was outside so she stood and pulled the polar fleece warm thick blanket down and covered her body.
Now that's a bit better isn't it? Lets just hope where you're going will be a bit warmer.
Hermione became suddenly aware that she had no idea were she was going so after a 25 minute drive her stomach became increasingly hungrier so Hermione searched around for a moment but found nothing. After a sudden holt Hermione jumped out of the carriage and looked around.
They were in the woods giving it a dark feeling so Hermione shivered until the man pulled on the reins and left her alone… in the woods.
Hermione wrapped her arms around herself before noticing a tiny shining light. Slowly Hermione followed the light and it led her to a tiny little path. When Hermione stepped foot onto the gravel path hundreds of candles lit the way. So Hermione followed the path for a while, becoming more and more scared by the moment until she reached a clearing.
Right in the middle of the clearing was a table. The table was just like the one back at the restaurant so Hermione felt at ease slightly. She walked forwards until she saw a figure sitting at the table. Hermione walked forward some more, eager to see her date before the candle hovering above the person's head slowly lowered to reveal a thick head of blonde whispery hair.
"Malfoy!" Hermione spat out as she got her thoughts in order. Malfoy who had been facing the other way turned around with a slight smile on his face.
"Hermione" Hermione shook her head and backed away as Malfoy stood up.
"No, no, no, no, no" Hermione repeated to herself as she took a few more steps backwards. "You're not supposed to be here" Hermione said as she got her thoughts in order. "Hell, either am I!" Hermione added "I'm leaving" She muttered before spinning around to apperate but instead nothing happened. Hermione tried again but then it hit her. He deliberately did this.
"Just here me out" Draco said as he took a few steps forwards. "You can't apperate away because I new you would try. You are in the middle of nowhere and have no transportation of getting home. So the only way you're getting home is with me. And secondly, Hey wait!" Draco yelled the last bit as Hermione had spun around and began to walk in the opposite direction. "Hermione please just listen" Draco yelled as he began running towards her. Hermione quickly spun around and pointed a finger at him
"No! I'm done listening to you Draco Malfoy! You have done nothing but cause Drama in my life ever since I met you those months ago. I'm hurt when around you, and it's" Hermione felt tears in her eyes and a large lump in her throat. "It's because… because" Draco carefully took a step forwards so that the end of Hermione's finger was touching his chest. "Because…" Hermione said between tears as she bent her head to look at the ground.
"Because why Hermione?" Draco asked softly.
"Because love hurts Draco Malfoy, it really, really hurts" Hermione whispered the last part. Hermione looked up at Draco who had taken another step forwards.
"If you're trying to tell me you love me Hermione, then I guess I only have one thing to tell you…" Draco started as he filled the gap between them and placed his hands on her neck and the back of her head. "I love you to" Hermione had no time to respond as Draco sweetly pressed his lips to hers. Hermione gasped and melted into the kiss.
Without even knowing, this was the kiss Hermione had been waiting her whole life for. This kiss melted away all memories of Ron and Victor. This kiss defined all others.
This was the kiss Hermione wanted to have for the rest of her life.
This was the man Hermione wanted to spend the rest of her life with. 'Oh my god…' Hermione thought as she was bursting with excitement.
Draco gently pulled away and Hermione stood still with her lips still pursed and her eyes gently closed. Draco let out a chuckle. "Open you're eyes" Draco whispered. Hermione softly opened her eyes and smiled just a little bit before pressing her lips to Draco's again. "I have… to ask… you a… question…" Draco said in between kisses.
"And what's that?" Hermione said with a big smile as she swayed lightly.
"Would you like to spend the night at mine?" Hermione stopped swaying as Draco said this and stared at him. Hermione thought about this for a moment before nodding silently. "Good" Draco murmured gently before his lips faintly touched Hermione's, then evolved into an even more passionate kiss.
Draco turned himself and Hermione around on the spot where they then apperated to Hermione's flat. The two of them shuffled back for a few until Hermione accidentally stood on the missing Crookshanks.
"Oh my god!" Hermione said as she pulled away and leant down to pick Crookshanks up. "You're back… oh I missed you" Hermione said as she kissed Crookshanks's forehead.
"That's good, but can we keep going" Draco said as he tried to nudge Hermione towards the bedroom. Hermione smiled and leaned up to kiss Draco while they both kept shuffling towards the bedroom.
The next morning Draco woke up with a big smile on his face and something furry and warm in between Hermione and himself. Draco peeked one eye open as the furry cat began to lick his face.
"You better not get used to this cat," Draco said as he closed his eyes again. "I'm not good with sharing my bed, especially if there is a naked woman in my bed" Draco heard Hermione move the cat before she snuggled up against his chest.
"Shut up Draco. This was his bed before it was yours" Draco smirked and kissed Hermione's forehead.
"It may have been his bed. But it's mine now"
A/N- hey guys, I hope you like it
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