As always – M for mature audiences and I don't own Harry Potter or make money from this.

Hermione couldn't help but smirk (a nasty habit she had picked up from her fiancé of six months, Draco Malfoy) as she brushed crumbs from her breakfast from the front page of the Daily Prophet. A moving photograph of Draco staring down at her lovingly at a recent Ministry event caused a flutter in her stomach. She was full of nervous energy as today was the day she was to become Hermione Malfoy…or Hermione Malfoy-Granger… or Hermione Granger-Malfoy… she had yet to decide.

None the less, although she knew the Prophet was a rag, which was usually only good for the lining of owl cages, she decided to read it anyway. After all, she knew the whole wizarding world was talking about them, and she wanted to know what they were saying.

The wedding of the century!

It is unlikely that a more controversial wedding will take place in the wizarding world in this life time as today Draco Malfoy, former Death Eater, will marry Hermione Granger, a muggleborn witch famous for being instrumental in the defeat of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Ms Granger is a member of the 'Golden Trio,' three Hogwarts students who mobilised countless witches and wizards against He Who Must Not Be Named and his Death Eaters. She is also a member of the Order of the Phoenix, a group who worked against He Who Must Not Be Named in both wars.

The Malfoy family were known associates of the anti muggle movement and famously housed the Dark Lord as well as several infamous Death Eaters at Malfoy Manor during the second wizarding war. It was during this time that the Golden Trio were captured and held captive at Malfoy Manor. Ms Granger was subsequently tortured with an unforgiveable curse by her now fiancé's Aunt, Bellatrix Lestrange in the presence of the entire Malfoy Family.

After the war Ms Granger and Mr Malfoy went on to have very successful careers at the Ministry of Magic. Mr Malfoy has worked hard to redeem himself and the Malfoy name, becoming involved with numerous charities in order to make up for his past indiscretions (he was just seventeen and heavily influenced by his family when he took the Dark Mark).

With an interesting and dark shared history, the pair seemed unlikely. A romance between the pair had been rumoured for some time, however both parties were spied with other dates during their rumoured courtship, which cast doubt over the reliability of the information. There were mixed reactions to their coming out as an engaged couple just six months ago.

Mr Malfoy and Ms Granger have refused to comment on the details of the wedding, which is taking place today at Malfoy Manor. The Manor is one of the most secure properties in Britain and a total media blackout is in place. Guests are rumoured to include Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and their families as well as all remaining living members of the Order of the Phoenix.

Lucius Malfoy was contacted for comment and made the following statement.

"My wife and I are thrilled that our son Draco has chosen such an exquisite bride. Ms Granger is the brightest witch of the age and a remarkable woman whose history speaks for itself. The Malfoy name is synonymous with quality and Ms Granger joining our family only highlights this."

When asked what he thought about her blood status, Mr Malfoy informed our reporters that we live in a new age and her blood is of no consequence. This is quite a turn around for a former Blood Purist and Death Eater.

The Prophet hopes to bring you more details about the big day in due course."

Hermione was smiling to herself when she was pulled from her dream state by the voice of her best friend Ginny.

"Come on Hermione, it's time to get ready!" she said excitedly.

Ginny had not been enthusiastic about Hermione and Draco to begin with, but over time had warmed to the pair. She had told Hermione this is because it was evident that Draco's feelings for her were genuine and given his money, power and talent in the dark arts, her friend would always be protected by him. Of course, Hermione could always protect herself, but she had to concede, it was nice to have someone else in her corner.

Harry, being Harry, had supported her with little question. Ron was sullen for a time but eventually saw things from Harry's perspective. The remainder of their friends were confused but supportive as it was hard to overserve the two together without accepting that there was a genuine love there. They had all suffered so much unhappiness and uncertainty growing up, no one denied anyone else happiness.

It meant the world to her that her friends were willing to forgive him as she had and now stood in the Manor gardens looking at her proudly as she made her way down the aisle towards the rest of her life.

He couldn't believe his luck as Hermione Granger beamed at him as she held her bouquet and walked towards him confidently. She was wearing a simple white silk gown which accentuated her small but curvy body. He did his best to block out any lustful thoughts given they were in the company of their nearest and dearest and instead used the time to reflect on his love for her.

There was no other woman like her. She was one of a kind - and soon she would be his wife. Not a soul in the wizarding community would be left in doubt that she was committed to him, even if half of them still thought he was Death Eater scum.

He had been surprised at the support she had from her friends, although both Ron and Harry had let him know that should he hurt Hermione, he would be taken into the Forbidden Forest and never seen again. Personally, he didn't think Weasley had it in him, but something about the look in Potter's eye made him think he might be capable of it.

Not that he had any intention of hurting their golden girl. He had already hurt her more in a lifetime than he cared to think about, and intended to spend the rest of his time making up for that.

The wedding itself was a blur. They had kept it simple as neither she nor Draco were particularly sappy or sentimental people. The day was more about the magical bond the marriage would represent than it was about the specifics of the ceremony.

Lucius looked like his Christmases had all come at once, likely because of the positive press the marriage had got for the Malfoy family. Business was booming and it seemed like they were well on the way to their former glory as wizarding Britain's most influential family. Hermione supposed this was a good thing as the Malfoy family was now her family too.

The reception was beautiful and took place in the rose gardens of the Manor. The gardens had been enchanted to sparkle, an effect which only became more beautiful as day turned into night. There seemed to be an air of forgiveness with old enemies talking and laughing with each other like friends. Even Lucius and Arthur Weasley seemed to be getting on like a house on fire.

In another strange turn of events, Neville Longbottom, who had long since grown out of his awkward buck toothed phase, appeared to be chatting up Pansy Parkinson, who was shamelessly flirting back in response.

Hermione could see that Draco was enjoying people watching from the bridal table as he sat and observed the guests whilst gently drawing circles over the palm of her hand with his thumb. They were alone as the other guests were enjoying the festivities and had left the young lovers to steal some time together.

She felt something inside her pull as she saw the corner of his mouth twitch with amusement as he observed Dean Thomas clearly being turned down by Luna Lovegood by the bar.

He had been watching the guests intently for some time now. She supposed there wasn't much going on at the reception that he didn't know about. She liked that about him. Endlessly perceptive, he was always aware of his surroundings.

"Bastard," she whispered into his ear. She could feel his smirk as she kissed the side of his jaw. "I can't help but enjoy good entertainment when it is presented to me Granger," he said, grinning wickedly.

"Granger?" she asked, pouting playfully.

"Malfoy…Mudblood?" he responded darkly, raising an eyebrow.

Hermione rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Dean, who was slumped at the bar looking defeated.

"Poor Dean," she remarked.

Draco laughed. "Don't worry about him, the barmaid has been looking at him all night, the man is an idiot!"

Hermione pulled out a napkin and wrote a message to Dean, which she charmed to appear on the coaster in front of him.

"THE GIRL BEHIND THE BAR LIKES YOU – YOU OBLIVIOUS TWAT!" appeared in gold writing in front of the dejected boy. Looking around cautiously he stole a glance at the bartender, clearly took a drink to calm his nerves, and went to speak to the girl.

Draco smiled at his wife. "That's our good deed for the day," he said, lifting her hand and placing a featherlight kiss on it.

"Indeed, it is… should we sneak away?" she asked seductively.

He smiled and brushed a stray stand of hair from her eyes.

"Let's sit for a little longer and enjoy this, we have forever, after all" he said, his smile reaching his eyes, as it seemed to do only with her.

"That we do," she agreed, snuggling into his side and watching the scene before them unfold.

Fin

I know it was short. Don't hate me. I just really wanted them to have a nice happy ending.

I suspect I will do an epilogue, but as I mentioned things are hectic in my life right now so it may take me a while. If you are interested, please continue to follow the story so you get the notification when I do it.

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