Magical Blood
Chapter Two
The pairings had not yet been made but it was only a matter of time and Professor McGonagall knew she had should announce the new Ministry rule to the school before they found out with the announcement of the pairings.
She searched the Great Hall for the Heads Students, they should know of this first so they could help - though they'd probably be appalled at the situation - teachers control the students. However to no avail could she see Hermione or Draco. She'd just have to go to the Head Dorms after dinner.
The Head dorm was filled with a delightful smell, Hermione and Draco had opted out of sharing dinner with their friends and peers to have dinner together.
A knocked sounded. Draco heaved himself off the couch where he and Hermione were curled up reading. He opened the portrait.
"Professor McGonagall," he said.
"May I come in?" she asked.
"Of course," he answered, stepping to the side. "Hermione."
Hermione glanced up from her book and shut it when she saw the Professor walk into the room. "Professor McGonagall."
"Have you two reach some civil agreement?" she asked.
"You could say that," answered Draco, sitting next to Hermione. "Is there something we can help you with?"
McGonagall nodded. " According to the Ministry much magical blood had been spilled and now the Marriage Law had once more come into play. Witches and wizards aged sixteen to thirty now had to marry and reproduce to ensure that the magical blood would continue. However the Ministry had said that everyone would be paired according to age and within that intelligence - no blood status - except for the fact that purebloods would probably have to marry half or muggle borns."
"How can we help with this?" asked Draco.
"That is I don't have a word," stuttered Hermione.
"Speechless for once," smirked Draco.
"You can help with the students. There is going to be uproar across the school and I know and think the same as you. That isn't right but we have no say," said Professor McGonagall.
"Of course we'll help," answered Draco.
Hermione looked to Draco who looked back at her and nodded.
"Professor there is something you should know," she started.
"Well I take it that you two are together in some way," she said.
"We're married," said Draco. "Of course we don't want this coming out just yet. But with this law I'm sure our names won't be joined since we're registered as a married couple."
"Does Mr Potter, Mr Wesley and Ms Wesley know of this?" asked Professor McGonagall."
"They would have in due course," answered Hermione. "I guess we have to tell them sooner or later."
"The announcement will be in the morning after breakfast. I'd appreciate it if you were there," she said. "I'll shall leave you to your evening."
"See you in the morning Professor McGonagall."
The portrait shut behind her and Hermione snuggled into Draco.
"How soon before you friends come knocking?" asked Draco.
"Too soon," she answered.
A knock sounded.
"I told you," she muttered.
"How do you want to do this?" he asked.
"Together," she answered.
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Gabriella Somerfield