DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry Potter.

A/N: Thanks for the wonderful reviews. For those who feel sorry for Snape, you can read the other fanfics I've written. :) There was one where in Hermione friend-zoned Draco and he ended up being the godfather.

This chapter is the shortest, but I really had to cut and create another chapter.

CHAPTER 14: Aftermath

"But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret little rendezvous
If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do
Then baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you.

And if you like midnight driving with the windows down
And if you like going places we can't even pronounce
If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about
Then baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now."

-Perfect (Performed by One Direction)

"Find me, Draco," came her bedroom voice as she watched him walking with a blindfold around their hotel room.

Draco smirked. "I can smell you, you know!"

She ran to their closet and placed a silencing charm before opening her trunk to collect Draco's Quidditch shirt. She pulled off her blouse and wore the oversized green shirt.

Surprisingly, Draco made it behind her. "Got you!" he said triumphantly, yanking her by the waist from behind. She giggled when he nuzzled her hair and planted a kiss on the side of her neck without removing his blindfold. His hand traveled south and paused when he realized that she wasn't wearing any shorts or pants. The shirt was long enough to cover her thighs, anyway. Hermione tilted her head to meet her fiancé's lips and he returned the kiss with equal fervour. Draco's hand started to move again and came under her shirt until it reached beneath her knickers. She squirmed and pressed her back against his body but cursed in a sexy voice when something poked her butt. Draco's other hand went to her shoulder and shifter her so that she's facing him. He kissed her passionately as he inserted a finger to her core. She gasped, but opened her legs wider and clasped her hands behind his neck before removing his blindfold. Draco finally caught sight of her and smirked when he saw what she was wearing.

"That's my shirt," he remarked with tease.

"But you said, what's yours is also mine," she reminded.

His eyebrows rose. "When did I say that?"

"When we were eleven, before we went to Hogwarts."

He beamed, pretending to finally remember. "But it's my Quidditch shirt and it says 'Malfoy'."

"But I will be a Malfoy soon," she reasoned with a playful smile.

"That's right. I won't argue anymore." His words were followed by kissed and he pulled her even more closer; his finger moved excellently until Hermione moaned and he carried her to the bed.

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When Hermione woke up, the first thing she saw was the thick, brown curtain moving in the air by the widely opened window. Outside the window, the sun was already up and she could clearly see the beautiful buildings in the heart of Milan.

She smiled at what she saw. They started their two-month travel in Europe last week and their first destination was Italy. They started to relax and enjoy each other's company. After everything that's happened, they deserved it.

After viewing the other Hermione's memories, they took their N.E.W.T.s and left Hogwarts in June. They immediately joined the Order of the Phoenix.

At first, it was awkward because all of them knew that she watched the other Hermione's memories; and it became more awkward with Madam Pince around, knowing that she was really Eileen Prince. But Lucius and Narcissa warned them that she was not the woman they met two decades ago. To limit her interaction with them, Hermione and Draco decided to help Narcissa search for her sister's possible Horcruxes. It wasn't easy at first because they didn't have spies. But Andromeda Tonks was convinced that Bellatrix's Horcruxes were most likely Black family heirlooms. With the help of the goblins, they found out that Bellatrix made it to her vault and retrieved some jewelries. Among them were their mother's engagement ring and locket.

Now, the next problem is where to find them. The two Black sisters traveled to the places Bellatrix have been before, but did not find the Horcruxes there. Until Lucius Malfoy recalled Bellatrix's obsession to Tom Riddle, her Dark Lord. Without Professor Dumbledore's permission, Lucius, Regulus Black and Frank Longbottom went to the graveyard where Tom Riddle's body was buried. They found what they were looking for in his casket and finally destroyed the Horcruxes. A week later, the Order and Aurors raided the old Lestrange Manor and captured the Death Eaters.

The first two years since the Death Eaters gathered back together, they were all very careful not to draw attention but still raided Muggle houses whenever they wanted to. On the third year, they were at loose. They started raiding the wizarding villages openly to show Dumbledore and the Order that they were powerful.

Finally, there was peace. Hermione's parents went back to England and continued living normally. She was hesitant to go on a trip with Draco when they came back but they were kind, as usual. They urged her to continue their plans. And now, she's just starting to enjoy every moment with the man he loves.

Hermione heard the noise caused by the water tap, causing her to drift away from her musings. She shifted her position in the bed and realized that she was alone. Soon, Draco came out of the bathroom and joined her again in the bed. She happily snuggled to him.

"Morning," he greeted.

She kissed his bare chest. "Morning."

"We don't have to go out until two in the afternoon. The tour guide will take us to the Colonne di San Lazaro, followed by a canal tour," he told her with a kiss on the crown of her head.

"Good." She snuggled even more and tightened her hold to his bare waist. "Let's stay here until noon."

"Aren't you hungry?"

"No," she replied. "I'm sleepy." She closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of him next to her. They came back to the hotel around midnight from a tour and dinner. They slept around one.

Draco nuzzled her hair and once again, his hand traveled south: to her knickers. He started running his hand on her still covered crotch. She moaned and her lips met his nipple. Before she could stop herself, she licked it with her tongue. It was Draco's turn to moan. "Honey... You're incredible," he whispered with a hint of lust.

She smirked and shifted so that she's on top of him. It's her first time to do such thing to her boyfriend of five years and she wanted to see how far they could go. Draco ran his other hand on her breast while the other made it inside her knickers and two fingers in her core. She started to moan with pleasure and went to Draco's other nipple. Draco grabbed his wand and magically got rid of her knickers. She pulled away to look at him quizzically.

"I want to... do something," he whispered, not taking his eyes off her. "But only if you're willing to do it as well."

She smiled and kissed the tip of his nose. "Yes. I think it's time."

Draco gave her a happy look and pulled her for a proper snog. His hands were under her shirt- still his Quidditch shirt. Meanwhile, Hermione removed his pyjama pants and underwear. They were now both moaning and panting. Their hands explored each other. Draco rolled the two of them. She's now underneath him and they're both naked. Draco started to kiss her neck, the valley between her breasts and finally, his tongue licked her pink nipple. His member was now poking her private part and she started to open her legs.

"Are you certain?" he asked her politely.

She smiled and cupped his cheek. "I am."

Draco nodded happily and started to move his lower body while their lips meet again. Hermione closed her eyes and started to enjoyed the feeling.

Finally, she thought.

Draco urged her to open her legs wider. They were almost there. Almost there, but they were disturbed by a loud tap on the window. It was very, very loud.

"Holy shite!" Draco cursed and rested his forehead against hers.

Hermione opened her eyes to look at the window. Her eyes widened at the sight of the brown owl. "Love, that's a St. Mungo's owl!" she said with urgency.

Draco quickly turned his head to see the owl and he got off her to get the letter tied on the bird's leg and checked it. Draco stared at her with worry on his face.

"What is it?" she asked nervously.

Draco swallowed. "It's for you." He handed her the letter that was addressed to her.

She took it from him with trembling hands. "But my parents... They are Muggles."

Draco said nothing and watched her open the letter. Hermione read it and she couldn't believe her eyes. She shook her head violently.

"Honey?" came Draco's worried voice.

She lowered the paper and faced her fiancé. "They found Professor Snape's body on the ground where the Shrieking Shack once stood," she told him silently.

Draco looked confused. "He's gone for four months." She nodded. "But why did they tell you?"

"'Cause I'm his heir... And the only person who can decide for his health."

Draco stared at her with confusion still all over his face. Then he looked hurt and jealous. Hermione's vision became blurry. It was followed by few tear drops falling on her cheeks. She tasted something salty. She was crying.