DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry Potter.
A/N: New chapter is here! There are some mature and sexual stuffs in this chapter. That's why I am changing the rating to M.
Chapter 8
Start of something new
Nobody could find Blaise and Ginny at the end of the party. That's because they had left before and went to their quarter. Ginny changed into her night dress and came out of the bathroom. Blaise was already in the bed. He stared at her. That stare made Ginny very nervous. Her heartbeat raised. She slowly walked and got into the bed. She looked at Blaise beside her.
"Enjoyed the dance?" Blaise asked.
"Surprisingly, yes. You are a... decent dancer." She replied.
"Decent?" laughed Blaise. "I have learnt dancing since I was 8. I am an excellent dancer," He smirked.
"And an excellent narcissist" Ginny rolled her eyes.
"A little maybe" he gave a goofy smile. Ginny could not help but smile back.
"Um I like having my hair played while kissing and I would go mad if I heard you say my name." Blaise said looking at her.
Ginny looked at him, confusion written all over her face.
"We are getting married. I thought we should learn things about each other." Blaise said. Ginny smiled at the reply. She took a breath. "I like having my neck kissed."
He lifted himself onto his elbow and leaned over her. Bracing his other hand just above her head, he leaned in. His lips started at the jawline and slowly went to the neck.
"Here?" His lips kissing her neck slowly.
She moaned in reply. He kept kissing her neck. She closed eyes and put her hand on his hair. He put his tongue on the neck and she moaned loudly this time.
Blaise stopped kissing and looked at Ginny. She looked at him too. The look was too intense. He moved lips closer to hers and stopped just before they touched. Ginny's breath got faster and her lips tingled with anticipation.
His lips slowly touched hers and her lips parted softly to grant access. They kissed passionately. His hands started skimming up and down her side as their tongues met timidly. Her hands roamed on the muscles of his back.
His hands gently went to the curve of her waist. He slid his hands under her night dress and felt her belly. He kept kissing her while his hands roamed her body sensually.
His right hand slowly rose up and cupped her bare breast. She was not wearing any bra. She was aroused and her nipples were poking out. He pinched the nipple and kept cupping the breast. He felt himself grow hard as he heard her sharp intake of breath and moaning.
….
Next morning
Ron woke up at the sound of the shower running in the bathroom. He slowly sat on the bed and looked at the clock. It was 7.30 in the morning. He never woke up this early in the weekends.
After a while Daphne came out in casual robes. "Good morning" She greeted.
"Morning!" Ron yawned. "Why are you up so early in a Saturday morning?"
"I like to take a walk by the lake. There are few people there on weekend mornings," She smiled. "You sleep, Ron. I will go out now."
"No, I am up already. I will just get freshen up" Ron said. "Would you mind waiting for me? I would like to take a walk."
"Sure" She grinned.
Ron went into the bathroom and got ready. Then they went out.
…
It was Ron's first time walking by the lake early in the morning. He was enjoying it though he thought he would not.
"The weather is nice" Ron said.
"Yeah. It is my favorite time of the year."
Ron nodded. "The breeze is also soothing."
"This morning walk is one of the things of Hogwarts I love. I always look forward to this before coming here." She said.
"I see. What else do you like about Hogwarts?"
"There are couple of things. Marrying a Gryffindor within 6 months is not one of them though." Daphne smiled.
Ron laughed. "It's so strange how our lives change. First the war and now the law. Everything seems upside down."
"I agree." Daphne nodded. "The only thing we can do is to make the best out of the situation."
"Spoken like a true Slytherin" Ron said.
Daphne laughed. "I will take that as a compliment."
"It is a compliment." Ron smiled.
"So... I was just wondering what you want to do after graduation."
Ron thought for a second. He was never a good planner. "I think I will join the ministry, maybe as an auror." Ron said. "What about you?"
Daphne looked at him with amusement.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ron asked with confusion.
"Because it is obvious what I will do." Daphne replied. "It was decided since my birth that I will run my family business and do the noble duties as the head of the dukedom."
"Blimey! I did not know"
"Yeah. Most of the noble pureblood families' children are destined to inherit a dukedom and participate in law making in Wizengamot. It is the rule."
"You mean Malfoy, Zabini, Parkinson, and Nott all of them have to run their family businesses?" Ron asked. He was still trying to grasp the whole thing
"Actually no. Malfoys and Notts have family businesses. Not all pureblood family has family business besides the dukedom," Daphne explained. "In case of Blaise and Pansy, they can get jobs in accordance with the dukedom if they want "
"And what did you mean by noble duties?"
"Every noble pureblood family manages a dukedom. After our parents, we will inherit the dukedom and manage it." Daphne explained.
Ron was surprised. "So you all will be dukes and duchesses?"
"Yes. I will be addressed as Her grace, Lady Daphne, Duchess of House Greengrass." Daphne smirked.
"Wow!" Ron said. "Then, how are you addressed now?"
"Just Lady Daphne of House Greengrass."
"Are you excited to run the huge business and dukedom?" Ron asked.
"I guess I am." Daphne smiled. "I have been trained for this. I will admit I used to look forward to this all of my life."
"I am sure you will do great."
"Thank you Ron." Daphne grinned.
Ron looked at her. "Wait. If you become duchess, will I be duke?" He seemed worried.
Daphne laughed out loud, "No silly. Spouses of female heirs do not get any titles." She added, "Only spouses of male heirs do. Your sister and Granger will be duchess consort."
"I see" Ron nodded and smiled sheepishly.
"Let's go to the Great Hall for breakfast" Daphne proposed.
"Sure, my lady" Ron bowed. Daphne laughed and playfully hit his arm.
….
Hermione and Draco entered the Great Hall together. They did not find any of their friends in the common space and so decided to go without them. They went towards their assigned table.
"Good morning" Daphne greeted. Draco greeted back.
Hermione became surprised seeing Ron at the table. "Ron! What are you doing here this early?" She exclaimed.
"I woke up early today." Ron smiled. "I accompanied Daphne in her morning walk."
It took Hermione a minute to consume this new development. "Wow! I think, I have finally seen everything."
Daphne and Ron laughed. Draco and Hermione sat down and started eating.
"Where are Harry and Ginny?" Ron asked.
Hermione shrugged, "I have not seen them since last night. Maybe they left before us."
"I could not find Blaise and Pansy also." Daphne said.
Hermione nodded.
"Maybe they are just tired and sleeping in," Ron said.
At a few minutes Harry approached their table with Pansy following behind him. They sat down and greeted everyone.
"Where were you Harry? We were looking for you after the party." Ron said.
"Um I was feeling tired and sleepy, so I left early." Harry carefully lied. He just could not say that he left early because he and Pansy kissed. Pansy smirked at his reply.
"And where were you, Pansy?" Draco asked.
"Oh! I got a little drunk at the party. So I went to the kitchen for a potion for my hangover." Pansy replied. She was telling truth actually. After drinking the potion, she went to their quarter. Then they all went back to eating.
"Potter, nice lie by the way. I am turning on your Slytherin side, I guess." Pansy said in a low voice so that only Harry could hear.
Harry smiled. "Quite a bad influence you are, huh?"
Pansy smirked.
Hermione noticed their interaction. She could not hear what they talked about but she understood that they are getting close.
Maybe this law is not that bad. Harry seems somewhat happy. Who knew it would be with Pansy Parkinson! I just wonder what is stored for me.
Hermione thought and gave a glance at Draco. He was reading the Daily Prophet oblivious to her glance and thoughts.
A/N: Let me know what you think. I am trying to write more mature stuff. Feel free to tell me if you have something in mind for the couples.
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