AN: Sorry for not updating sooner. I've been trying to figure out exactly how to do this chapter so that it flows well. If you ever have any suggestions or ides just send me a PM or tell me in a review and I'll give you the credit for it. Once again anything you recognize is JK Rowling's anything you don't is mine.
Draco POV
"Hello Draco," my father said looking down at me. "Severus here has just explained some things to me."
I just gaped at my father in surprise. He sat down slowly in chair next to mine. His back was straight and he was watching me carefully. "What are you doing here?"
"You need my help." He said simply his gray eyes staring straight into mine. There was some humor in his eyes as if he was enjoying a joke.
"Yes I do." I said quickly. "I messed things up with Hermione, big time."
"So I've heard," he said steepling his fingers. "Your mother and I had some problems too."
"What kind?" I asked raising my eyebrow.
"Well when your mother and I were married things were difficult to day the least. We were married during the first wizarding war and it was a terrifying time. The Dark Lord was absolutely mad and I wanted out but didn't know how. It became much worse when you were born son." Father said watching me closely.
"Why?" I asked in confusion. "Why would it be worse when I was born?"
"Because you were my pride and joy. Same with your mother's. And we both knew the Dark Lord would try to use you in some way." I shivered at the thought and swallowed thickly.
"What would he want to use me for?" I asked quickly. Father blinked and stared at me before turning back to Uncle Severus.
"When did you say he came back in time?" Father asked.
"January of 1997." He muttered watching me. I felt like I was under a magnifying glass.
"What?" I asked shifting nervously.
"You'll find out when you go back." Father said evasively. "Anyway what is the problem you're having with my dear daughter-in-law?"
Something about the way he was looking at me was making me feel nervous. I slumped down in my chair and nibbled on my lip.
"Don't slouch Draco." Father said lazily pouring himself a glass of Firewhiskey. I watched him as he swirled the liquid in his glass and took a sip. "So what happened?"
I sighed and blew out a heavy breath. "Hermione and I made love for the first time a few days ago."
Father glared at me but didn't say anything. It looked like he was protective of my wife. The thought made me feel a little uncomfortable. Why would he be do protective of her?
"And?" Father asked raising one of his eyebrows.
"It didn't go too well. She cried, I felt like shit and now I don't know how to make her think I don't only care about sex." I said taking a sip of my Firewhiskey.
"Okay." Father said nodding and tapped his chin thoughtfully. "Here's what you do..."
Hermione POV
Draco and I were still playing the avoidance game when I went out to spend time with my older self to Hogsmeade. I was very nervous. Especially since I wanted to impress myself. That sounded funny and it made me smile.
But something made me think that Draco was trying to get back into my good graces. I sometimes found dark chocolate on my pillow since I had been sleeping in my own hammock again. Yesterday when I had pulled back the covers I had found a note from Draco but I hadn't read it. I still wasn't ready to forgive him.
I wandered into the Three Broomsticks and looked around. Older me had written and told me she would be at my usual table in the back. I quickly made my way to the table and sat down. My stomach jumped around nervously and I tapped my fingers against the table. I knew myself well enough to know she would be here soon. The only question was how we would work through this problem together. She and I were both smart. We could figure it out.
"Hello Jean." I jumped and looked up. A woman was standing in front of me with crazy curly hair. There were gray strands in the woman's hair and she had laugh lines around her chocolate colored eyes. She was wearing a gray pencil skirt and a black button down shirt that was form fitting to her skinny waist. For having six kids and being pregnant again she looked fantastic.
"Good Merlin," I whispered as she sat down slowly. All I could do was stare at her. "You look amazing."
She threw back her head and laughed. "Thank you. Now I don't have much time. I need to get back to the office and –"
"What office? Where do you work?" I asked quickly. She smirked at me and shirk her head. It was amazing how much she looked like Draco.
"Nice try. I'm not telling you. You'll have to figure it out for yourself." Older me said with an air of superiority. I glared at her then sighed, she sounded just like me.
"Okay what do you have to tell me about Draco?" I asked leaning back in my seat. Every time I saw him I still wanted to ring his neck but I somehow I refrained.
"Give Draco a chance. He might not always say the right thing but he loves you very much. He doesn't always know how to interact with people. Or at least he didn't. He's gotten much better over the years. Read the letter he gave you." She said primly crossing her ankles. "It will help you a lot."
"But –" Older me stood up and pushed her hair over her shoulder.
"I'm sorry Jean but I really must be going. I have a -"
"Yes?" I asked raising my eyebrow.
"Never you mind. Read the letter. It explains a lot." She turned on her heal and walked out the door her hair bouncing.
I slumped in my seat and sighed. This hadn't gone like I wanted at all. I took a deep breath then sighed. What could it possibly hurt to read his letter?
I pulled it out and unfolded the letter.
My Dearest Hermione,
I'm sorry about what happened. I wasn't able to explain what I was thinking and then you stopped talking to me. But let me explain everything to you before I get to my apology.
I've always had issues trying to communicate with other people. I was an only child who was raised to believe I was better than everyone around me. Because of that I've always had issues speaking to other people without looking down on them. NOT THAT I LOOK DOWN ON YOU KITTEN!
Damn I shouldn't have used permanent ink.
Sorry.
I'm messing it up again.
Let me try again.
When I said that we should try again I meant it in a good way. I mean – there were big scribbles where he had crossed out words – I'm not good at this at all! What I'm trying to say is I want to show you how good it can be. How amazing it can make you feel. How close it can make us. Especially if I tried Legilimency while we made love. I believe it would bring us closer. Please I just want to make you happy. If you never want to have sex again its not the end of the world. I won't lie I would be disappointed but all that matters to me is that you're happy. Please believe me Hermione.
I love you,
Draco Malfoy, your boyfriend, future husband and future father to your children.
I blinked at the paper in shock and leaned back. I had a lot to think about.
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