Hermione slammed the book she was reading closed with a groan. She and Draco sat in the Hogwarts library now that they have returned to school. "What is wrong Princess?" Draco asked, looking up from his book and giving her leg a squeeze.

"I am trying to find stuff before my next trial against Ron but do you have any idea how flimsy the laws here are?" Draco raised his eyebrow. "In the muggle world, if you corner a girl and kiss her on multiple occasions you get sent to jail. Here, there is no set ruling. Some people have been put in jail, others have just gotten slaps on their wrists." Hermione groaned.

"Princess." Draco said. "You have nothing to worry about. My father will do everything in his power to make sure Weasley can never come near you again."

"Logically I know." Hermione sighed. "But it still scares me." Draco moved to kiss her only for her to move away.

"I love you." Draco said, before looking at the time. "I have Quidditch practice, do you want to come, find one of our friends, or stay by yourself?"

"I'll be okay by myself," Hermione said. "We are at Hogwarts." Draco smiled, caressing her cheek before packing up his stuff and walking away. Hermione bit her lip as she got up and left the library.

She entered the Hospital Wing. "Madam Pomphrey?" Hermione called. Madam Pomphrey stepped out of her office.

"Miss Granger, how may I be of service?" The older witch asked.

"Can we talk in private?" Hermione asked.

"Of course, come on in." They walked into the Matron's office. "How may I be of service?"

"In the muggle world there are therapists that people can talk to and get psychological help." Hermione said. "I was wondering if the wizarding world has something similar."

"There are, do you want me to give you the names of some and you can talk to McGonagall about either going to them or having them come here."

"Yes please." Hermione said. "I think it will really help."

"Of course." Pomphrey said, writing down some names. "Here you go, and if you need any more help just let me know." Hermione smiled as she took the list and made her way to McGonagall's office.

Hermione knocked on McGonagall's door. "Come in." Hermione walked into the office. "Miss Granger, what can I do for you?" McGonagall looked up at the girl.

"I was wondering if I could either go and have an appointment with a therapist that Pomfrey suggested or have one come here." Hermione handed the list to McGonagall who looked it over.

"I will talk to Dumbledore, but I see no problem with it. I would be more shocked if you didn't." McGonagall said. "Especially with what happened at the Malfoy's party, how that boy got there." The woman shook her head. "But I will talk to Dumbledore and will inform you what we decide."

"Thank you." Hermione said, getting up and leaving the room.

A week later Hermione and Draco were walking around the grounds of Hogwarts when a first year came and told Hermione that McGonagall wanted her. Hermione kissed Draco's cheek, causing the boy to smile, before making her way to McGonagall's office. There a woman stood waiting. "Hello, I am Dora." The woman said, shaking Hermione's head. "I am the therapist you requested."

"Hello, I am Hermione Granger."

"Is there anywhere we can talk in private?" Dora asked.

"Follow me." Hermione said, leading the lady out of McGonagall's office. Hermione led Dora to the Room of Requirement where they sat down. "Now, Hermione," Dora said, taking out a notebook. "Tell me everything that has happened."

Once Hermione told her everything that happened between her and Ron, Dora looked at her. "Now how are you feeling since the party?" Hermione shook her head.

"I can't sleep, every night I just repeat the incident."

"Are any of your friends being helpful?" Dora asked.

"Yes, all of my friends are there if I need them and my boyfriend Draco is being very patient with me." Recognition clicked in Dora's eyes.

"How so?" Dora asked, writing in her notebook. "And this is Draco Malfoy I presume."

"Yes, he hasn't gotten upset that I haven't been able to kiss him since that night. I panicked when he first kissed me afterwards."

"Completely understandable." Dora said. "How long have you been dating?"

"Since fourth year," Hermione said. "We wanted to date during third but his parents were against it since I'm a muggleborn."

"I completely understand." Dora muttered. "Seems like they accept you now."

"Oh they do, Mister Malfoy even said as much."

"Good," Dora smiled. "It is nice to know things have changed." She muttered.

"I'm sorry?" Hermione asked. Dora looked up, then at her watch.

"Well, our time is almost up. So first, here is a prescription for Dreamless sleep as well as draught of peace." She handed the paper to Hermione. "It sounds like you were having panic attacks the night of the party. I want you to drink the dreamless sleep before you go to sleep and draught of peace if you start to panic."

"Thank you." Hermione said.

"And, now I will explain my comment earlier. I am Andromeda Tonks, your boyfriend's aunt."
"OH!" Hermione exclaimed. "It's so nice to meet you." Dora smiled.

"It is nice to meet you too. I was not able to attend my sister's party as I was out of town with Ted, and when McGonagall called me asking me to help with a witch I did not know it was you."

"Is that a problem?" Hermione asked. Dora shook her head.

"No, as we have never met and I am only just now regaining my relationship with my sister it should not be a problem."

"Do you want to meet Draco before you leave?" Hermione asked.

"No, I should be going, but I will be back soon to check on how you are going." The two women got up and walked out of the room.

"Thank you." Hermione told Dora.

"Of course," Dora hugged the younger witch. "If you need anything just owl me." With that Dora walked into McGonagall's office and Hermione walked to the hospital wing.

"Madam Pomphrey?" Hermione asked. "My therapist said I should take these." Hermione handed the slip to Pomphrey.

"I'm sorry, but I am almost out of these." Pomphrey said handing the slip back to her. "Go ask Severus if he can make you some."

"Thank you." Hermione said, making her way to the dungeons and knocking on the potions classroom.

"Come in." Severus drawled.

"Professor Snape?" Hermione asked. "I was told to see if you could make me these potions." She handed the slip to him. Severus read it before looking at her.

"I will not make them, but you are more than welcome to." Hermione looked at him in confusion. "MIss Granger, you are the best potion maker in my class, and I know for a fact you can make Draught of Peace."

"Thank you." Hermione said, Severus just nodded and motioned towards his storage room. Hermione set to work on her potions.

Over the next few months Hermione started to get better. She would go to Snape and make her potions when she ran out, and she would meet with Dora once a month to check how things were going. Towards the end of May Hermione surprised Draco by kissing him, getting a giant grin from him. "I've missed that." He said, pulling her into a hug.
"Thank you for being patient." Hermione told him.

"Hey," Draco said, looking into her eyes. "I love you, and I will be with you for whatever step you need to take." Hermione smiled as she gave him another quick peck.

"How did I get such an amazing man?" She asked, earning a chuckle in response.

"Personally, I think I got the better end of the deal." Draco said, kissing her hair. "Are you coming and staying over the Easter Holidays?" Draco asked.

"I think so, mum and dad have a conference they can't get out of during the second week."

"Awesome." Draco said, pulling her up. "For now though we should be heading to our next class."

Hermione dug through the bag she packed for her Easter holidays and started panicking. "Hermione?" Jean asked, stepping into the room. "What's wrong?"

"I left my dreamless sleep potion at school." Hermione said, digging through the bag again.

"Hey, why don't you go see if Draco has any." Jean said, rubbing her daughter's back. Hermione shook her head. "Why not?"

"He doesn't know I'm taking it, or that I keep a draught of peace with me." Hermione admitted.

"Why not? I thought you said he was being patient."

"Because I don't want to seem weak." Hermione mumbled.

"Sweetie, asking for help is not being weak. It shows how strong you are. Go to his house and see if his family has any."

"Thank you mum." Hermione said, hugging her mother. Jean handed her the keys to her car and Hermione made her way to Malfoy Manor.

"Draco!" Hermione called as Dobby let her in.

"Hey." Draco said, walking in. "This is a pleasant surprise." He kissed her. "I was not expecting you till next week."

"I was wondering if you or your parents have some dreamless sleep." Hermione bit her lips. Draco looked at her for a second in confusion then nodded in understanding.

"Come on, mum has some." Draco took her hand and led her to the master bedroom and knocked.

"Come in." Narcissa said. Draco opened the door and he and Hermione walked in.

"Wow." Hermione said looking around the giant room.

"Hermione, how can I help you?" Narcissa asked finishing her hair.

"I was wondering if you have any dreamless sleep I can use." Hermione asked, biting her lip again.

"Of course, Draco go into the medicine cabinet." Narcissa looked at the younger girl. "You can keep the bottle, I do not need it anymore."

"Thank you." Hermione said, taking the bottle that Draco handed her.

"How long have you been using it?" Narcissa asked.

"A few months." Hermione said. "I was having nightmares after the party and I was told to take it."

"Take a few nights off now and again." Narcissa told her. "You do not want to be reliant on it."

"Thank you." Hermione said as she started towards the door, Draco kissed his mother's cheek and Hermione did not miss Narcissa telling him to keep an eye on her.

Hermione sat on Draco's bed looking at the bottle. "Debating on taking it?" Draco asked, getting into the bed. Hermione just nodded. "Well, if you have a nightmare I am here for you, you know that right?" Draco asked. Hermione bit her lip before putting the bottle on the nightstand and curling up in Draco's arms. Draco kissed Hermione's hair and pulled her closer.

"I love you." Hermione said.

"I love you too. Now go to sleep, if any nightmares come I will be right here." Draco said, running his finger tips up and down her arms. Hermione eventually fell asleep. The following morning Hermione opened her eyes to see sunlight coming through the cracks in Draco's windows. "I made it." Hermione sighed as she went back to sleep.

Over the next few months Hermione stopped taking her potions more and more, finally being able to go without them. "How are you feeling?" Draco asked as they sat in the library studying for their exams.

"Better, I keep a draught with me, but I don't need the dreamless sleep anymore." Hermione told him.

"Good," Draco kissed her. "What are your plans for the summer?"

"My usual, spend a week or so with my parents in England, go to France, and spend a week or two between you and Daphne."

"Oh, that reminds me. My parents told me that yours can use the French Vacation house if they want."

"I will write them as soon as I finish this." Hermione said before looking at him. "Do you want anything for your birthday?"

"I have you, what else would I possibly need?" Draco asked, earning an eye roll in response.

"Well, make sure you meet me in the Room of Requirement that night." Hermione said, at Draco's confused look she winked.

"One more year." Hermione sighed as their group boarded the Hogwarts Express.

"Have you thought more of what you want to be?" Daphne asked.

"Nope." Hermione admitted. "I am going to have to see what happens."

"You know," Draco said. "Once you are my wife you will not have to work."

"Yes, but as you haven't proposed." Hermione reminded him. Draco just winked at her.

"Anyway," Hermione said, turning to her friends. "I was thinking between being a teacher, working for the ministry, or healer."

"You know," Luna said. "I can see you going either way." The group agreed.

"Now you see my dilemma." Hermione smiled.