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A/N: I really dont know what to do now, i dont think im ready for them to have a relationship so im going to play around with them for a while at least until they get to christmas break!!! I want to explain the name of the chapter- earlier Ron said revenge always has a bittersweet aftertaste, and this is his revenge's bittersweet aftertaste, the relationship brewing between our two beloved character's in its self bittersweet, just think about it for a moment, then I might not sound so crazy!
Chapter 6: Bittersweet Aftertaste
This chapter is for my two friends, Stephen and Valerie! ~inspiration-thats what this chapter is lacking~
The harsh cold wind blew across Hermione's face as she stood outside, looking towards the sky, in search of a certain blonde headed boy who was supposed to be in the Hospital ward. She spotted him as he dived down toward her, a smile beginning to form on his face, which was now bruise free.
"Hey Hermione, care to join me?" Draco asked her causually
"No, I'm. . .I'm afraid of heights. . . .and we need to get back into the Hospital ward, Madam Pomfrey sent me out here to get you, she wants to check up on you before you can be released!" Hermione's voice began to raise in volume.
"Well one day, Hermione Granger, your going to have to learn how to fly, you might need it!" Draco said matter-of-factly
"I guess it's best to know how to swim before you drown. . ." Hermione hated when Draco was right! The two walked slowly back indoors, Madam Pomfrey quickly checked over Draco, and sent him off.
"So, we have exactly 30 minutes before dinner, what do you want to do?" Draco asked in a bored kind of tone.
"Hmmmm, I don't know!" Hermione smiled sweetly at him. Draco felt her gently take hold of his hand and they walked back toward their tower.
"Ahem, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger?" A fimilar, yet stern voice said. The two had decided to keep their love a secret for now, but they had been caught, red handed(A/N: i kno thats so clichE) Draco and Hermione turned around, ready to face whoever was standing behind them, that was of course everyone except Percy Weasley.
"Percy!?!" Hermione squealed in delight, she ran over and gave him a big hug. Draco just opted for a hand shake.
"Wait. . .Percy, you know that's Draco MALFOY, and Draco you know thats Percy WEASLEY." Hermione asked in a confused state.
"Yeah and?" Draco answered first.
"I met Draco during the wars, he is the soul reason that Lucius Malfoy is away in Azkaban, and the Ministry has sent me here to thank you both for your help." Percy said in his normal buisness like tone
"What kind of thank you is the Ministry sending us?" Draco asked suspiciously.
"We can discuss that once we reach yours and Hermione's tower." Percy began walking in the direction of their tower, Draco soon caught up to him and continued to interrogate him, while Hermione walked slowly behind.
"Well, Hermione, you know that Harry is already recieving his Aurors training, he started in preperation for the war." Percy began
"Yes, I helped him balance his homework, Auror training, AND Quidditch practice!" Hermione said in an exasperated tone. Draco Malfoy had developed a jealous glint in his eye. Even though all of his family before him turned to the dark sida and became Death Eaters, did not in anyway mean that he was going to become one, actually he had was dreamt of becoming an Auror. Little did he know his dreams were about to come true...
"Well, when the war broke out, and we were all fighting, one of the highest ranking Auror's noticed a young man, who naturally had talent enough to fight as an Auror, he was sleathy, speedy, and strong. The young man he noticed turned out to be Draco Malfoy." Percy looked over toward an overjoyed, yet characteristicly calm Malfoy.
"Since you have helped the Ministry in so many ways, and on the account that Harry can handle the training and his school work. . .Draco I am here to help you begin to your Auror training, you will be training along side Harry and the current DADA teacher, and your favorite teacher Hermione, Professor Snape." A goofy grin spread across Draco's face, right now he didn't care who he had to train with, as long as he got to train.
"Tell the Ministry that I thank them, profusely." Hermione giggled at the fact that a Malfoy was thanking someone for something.
"And, thank you too Percy!" Hermione chimmed in, it was good to see the older Weasley, but she did feel a little bit left out.
"Hermione the Ministry also sent you something too, what it is I do not know." Percy pulled a cream coloured folder from his robed and handed it to her. In gold ink it said Ms.Hermione Granger, and on the back it had the seal of the Ministry.
"Hey Percy, didn't Fudge get sent to jail?" Hermione asked while placing the evelope on the coffee table in front of the couch Draco and her were seated on.
"Yes, he is currently spending a life sentence at Azkaban for helping the Death Eaters, and helping Voldemort." Percy answered coldly
"Then who is the Minister of Magic?" Draco asked
"No one" This shocked the two Hogwarts students, but what was sent to Hermione would shock them even more.
"They asked Dumbledore, but he loves Hogwarts too much to leave it, so we asked him to find us a wizard or witch that would, as he feels, best hold the office." Percy seemed happy that the decision was Dumbledore's. Percy had reunited with his family and apologised to Dumbledore, Harry, and amoung others-Fred and George.
It was nearing dinner time, when a knock sounded at the Common Room's door. The painting outside that hid the enterance was that of a Lion pinning down a snake. Hermione got up and answered the door, surprised to see her friends standing infront of her.
"Percy!!!!!!" Ginny squealed and ran over and jumped on the poor 23 year old wizard.
"Hey Percy!" Ron exclaimed, he was glad to see a friendly face
"So Percy have you seen Fred and George's shop?" Harry asked, he knew that Percy thought the idea of a joke shop was a little out there, but his brothers enjoyed it . Percy laughed at Harryis joke and they all sat down, only to frown at the sight of one unwelcomed Slytherin.
"What is HE doing here?" Ron hissed
"I live HERE!" Draco shouted soon wishing he hadn't because Hermione elbowed him in the ribs.
"Ow!" Draco jerked back away from Hermione, and everyone but Ron laughed.
"Hey 'Mione, what's in that evelope on the table?" Ginny asked trying to direct the conversation from Malfoy, by the looks that Mione and Malfoy had been giving one another everything was fine between them.
"She doesn't know she won't open it." Draco looked at Hermione and smiled
"I will to open it, I just was asking Percy a question and then everyone magicly showed up--Hey why are you guys here?" Hermione said, again changing the subject.
"We came to see what was going on after what happened this morning at breakfast." Ron said, staring sternly at Malfoy.
"It was just some tension that needed to be released." Hermione said quietly while looking over at Draco's jaw, remembering what had happened that morning.
"It's 5 minutes until Dinner, I say that we head down to the Great Hall, and everyone meets us back here around lets say 7." Draco suggested. After everyone nodded or voiced their acceptance the gang headed down to the Hall for dinner. Draco walked over silently to the Slytherin table, only to have Blaise tease him for Hermione beating the "shit out of him."
Percy eat with the Gryffindors and the conversation there also found it's way to speaking of Hermione and Draco.
"So when is the wedding?" Percy asked in a playful tone, ever since he and Penelope had gotten married he was in a generally lighter mood.
"What wedding?" Ginny asked
"Hermione and Draco's of course!" Harry chimmed in
"I never knew I was such a great match maker!" Ron joked
"The wedding is schelduled for sometime before Christmas, and Ginny I want you to be my maid of honor!" Hermione said in a serious tone
"WHAT!?!?!" everyone yelled at Hermione who couldn't breathe now that she was laughing so hard.
"Don't scare us like that!" Ginny scolded, then brust out giggling. Draco was watching his friends have fun at the Gryffindor table.
'Wait, did I just call them my friends?' Draco was in the middle of an inner conflict when he noticed everyone heading back to the head's tower, so he thought they would join in.
"Hermione, I think you turning me into a softee." Draco whispered in her ear when he caught up. Hermione started laughing agian and everyone turned around turned around to see Draco looking awfully confused.
"Hermione told us about your wedding plans! You, Devil, You, stealing away our Mione!" Ron joked, he really didn't mind teasing and joking around with Draco, he never really taunted him or Harry or Hermione any longer, and Draco had saved his butt during the war. Draco had a look in his eyes that said 'What plans?' Everyone began to laugh again.
"Hermione how did you know? I haven't pick up the engagement ring up yet??" Draco asked with a fake look of disbelief. Giggles could be heard through out the halls and in the Common Room of the two ex-enemy Hogwarts students. The group was soon joined by Ron's girlfriend Pansy Parkinson, a fellow Slytherin and they proceeded to bug poor Hermione until she opened the letter. Draco tried to read over her shoulder but she swatted at him playful and he gave her an offended look.
"You already beat me up once today*sad puppy dog eyes*" Draco whinned
"Yes and do you really want me to beat you up a second time." Hermione asked, and Draco grinned back evily.
"Will you two just go out ALREADY!" Ginny complained.
"What's your reasoning behind that?" Pansy asked
"Look at those two! They act like my parents for Merlin's sake! They love each other and we all know it!" Ginny had said what no one else would. Hermione began to blush and Draco just stared down at his feet.
"They want me to work with Dumbledore on becoming the Mistress of Magic-- and your right Ginny, there is something that Draco and I have been trying to hide, but failed at." Hermione looked directly over at her friends, seated on the two armchairs and couch infront of her.
"That's great Mione, they couldnt have found a better person!" Harry exclaimed, while Ginny and Ron gave her hugs.
"I am gald they put our safety into the hands of a genius!" Even Pansy was happy for Hermione.
"That's really why I am here, to help you start your new position." Percy smiled
"Today has been a great day 'eh?" Draco had his usually Malfoy grin on and leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
A/N: So how will Harry handle Draco training along side him??? How will the Gang handle Draco and Hermione's love??? What will Hermione say to the offer of becoming Mistress of Magic??? Is Ron setting a trend with dating people from other houses??? Will anyone read this??? O well have a happy holiday ya'll!!! N just because i didnt swear: What do you do when a river overflows?? You DAMN IT, DAMN IT ALL!!! (hahaha mes so funny!)
A/N: I really dont know what to do now, i dont think im ready for them to have a relationship so im going to play around with them for a while at least until they get to christmas break!!! I want to explain the name of the chapter- earlier Ron said revenge always has a bittersweet aftertaste, and this is his revenge's bittersweet aftertaste, the relationship brewing between our two beloved character's in its self bittersweet, just think about it for a moment, then I might not sound so crazy!
Chapter 6: Bittersweet Aftertaste
This chapter is for my two friends, Stephen and Valerie! ~inspiration-thats what this chapter is lacking~
The harsh cold wind blew across Hermione's face as she stood outside, looking towards the sky, in search of a certain blonde headed boy who was supposed to be in the Hospital ward. She spotted him as he dived down toward her, a smile beginning to form on his face, which was now bruise free.
"Hey Hermione, care to join me?" Draco asked her causually
"No, I'm. . .I'm afraid of heights. . . .and we need to get back into the Hospital ward, Madam Pomfrey sent me out here to get you, she wants to check up on you before you can be released!" Hermione's voice began to raise in volume.
"Well one day, Hermione Granger, your going to have to learn how to fly, you might need it!" Draco said matter-of-factly
"I guess it's best to know how to swim before you drown. . ." Hermione hated when Draco was right! The two walked slowly back indoors, Madam Pomfrey quickly checked over Draco, and sent him off.
"So, we have exactly 30 minutes before dinner, what do you want to do?" Draco asked in a bored kind of tone.
"Hmmmm, I don't know!" Hermione smiled sweetly at him. Draco felt her gently take hold of his hand and they walked back toward their tower.
"Ahem, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger?" A fimilar, yet stern voice said. The two had decided to keep their love a secret for now, but they had been caught, red handed(A/N: i kno thats so clichE) Draco and Hermione turned around, ready to face whoever was standing behind them, that was of course everyone except Percy Weasley.
"Percy!?!" Hermione squealed in delight, she ran over and gave him a big hug. Draco just opted for a hand shake.
"Wait. . .Percy, you know that's Draco MALFOY, and Draco you know thats Percy WEASLEY." Hermione asked in a confused state.
"Yeah and?" Draco answered first.
"I met Draco during the wars, he is the soul reason that Lucius Malfoy is away in Azkaban, and the Ministry has sent me here to thank you both for your help." Percy said in his normal buisness like tone
"What kind of thank you is the Ministry sending us?" Draco asked suspiciously.
"We can discuss that once we reach yours and Hermione's tower." Percy began walking in the direction of their tower, Draco soon caught up to him and continued to interrogate him, while Hermione walked slowly behind.
"Well, Hermione, you know that Harry is already recieving his Aurors training, he started in preperation for the war." Percy began
"Yes, I helped him balance his homework, Auror training, AND Quidditch practice!" Hermione said in an exasperated tone. Draco Malfoy had developed a jealous glint in his eye. Even though all of his family before him turned to the dark sida and became Death Eaters, did not in anyway mean that he was going to become one, actually he had was dreamt of becoming an Auror. Little did he know his dreams were about to come true...
"Well, when the war broke out, and we were all fighting, one of the highest ranking Auror's noticed a young man, who naturally had talent enough to fight as an Auror, he was sleathy, speedy, and strong. The young man he noticed turned out to be Draco Malfoy." Percy looked over toward an overjoyed, yet characteristicly calm Malfoy.
"Since you have helped the Ministry in so many ways, and on the account that Harry can handle the training and his school work. . .Draco I am here to help you begin to your Auror training, you will be training along side Harry and the current DADA teacher, and your favorite teacher Hermione, Professor Snape." A goofy grin spread across Draco's face, right now he didn't care who he had to train with, as long as he got to train.
"Tell the Ministry that I thank them, profusely." Hermione giggled at the fact that a Malfoy was thanking someone for something.
"And, thank you too Percy!" Hermione chimmed in, it was good to see the older Weasley, but she did feel a little bit left out.
"Hermione the Ministry also sent you something too, what it is I do not know." Percy pulled a cream coloured folder from his robed and handed it to her. In gold ink it said Ms.Hermione Granger, and on the back it had the seal of the Ministry.
"Hey Percy, didn't Fudge get sent to jail?" Hermione asked while placing the evelope on the coffee table in front of the couch Draco and her were seated on.
"Yes, he is currently spending a life sentence at Azkaban for helping the Death Eaters, and helping Voldemort." Percy answered coldly
"Then who is the Minister of Magic?" Draco asked
"No one" This shocked the two Hogwarts students, but what was sent to Hermione would shock them even more.
"They asked Dumbledore, but he loves Hogwarts too much to leave it, so we asked him to find us a wizard or witch that would, as he feels, best hold the office." Percy seemed happy that the decision was Dumbledore's. Percy had reunited with his family and apologised to Dumbledore, Harry, and amoung others-Fred and George.
It was nearing dinner time, when a knock sounded at the Common Room's door. The painting outside that hid the enterance was that of a Lion pinning down a snake. Hermione got up and answered the door, surprised to see her friends standing infront of her.
"Percy!!!!!!" Ginny squealed and ran over and jumped on the poor 23 year old wizard.
"Hey Percy!" Ron exclaimed, he was glad to see a friendly face
"So Percy have you seen Fred and George's shop?" Harry asked, he knew that Percy thought the idea of a joke shop was a little out there, but his brothers enjoyed it . Percy laughed at Harryis joke and they all sat down, only to frown at the sight of one unwelcomed Slytherin.
"What is HE doing here?" Ron hissed
"I live HERE!" Draco shouted soon wishing he hadn't because Hermione elbowed him in the ribs.
"Ow!" Draco jerked back away from Hermione, and everyone but Ron laughed.
"Hey 'Mione, what's in that evelope on the table?" Ginny asked trying to direct the conversation from Malfoy, by the looks that Mione and Malfoy had been giving one another everything was fine between them.
"She doesn't know she won't open it." Draco looked at Hermione and smiled
"I will to open it, I just was asking Percy a question and then everyone magicly showed up--Hey why are you guys here?" Hermione said, again changing the subject.
"We came to see what was going on after what happened this morning at breakfast." Ron said, staring sternly at Malfoy.
"It was just some tension that needed to be released." Hermione said quietly while looking over at Draco's jaw, remembering what had happened that morning.
"It's 5 minutes until Dinner, I say that we head down to the Great Hall, and everyone meets us back here around lets say 7." Draco suggested. After everyone nodded or voiced their acceptance the gang headed down to the Hall for dinner. Draco walked over silently to the Slytherin table, only to have Blaise tease him for Hermione beating the "shit out of him."
Percy eat with the Gryffindors and the conversation there also found it's way to speaking of Hermione and Draco.
"So when is the wedding?" Percy asked in a playful tone, ever since he and Penelope had gotten married he was in a generally lighter mood.
"What wedding?" Ginny asked
"Hermione and Draco's of course!" Harry chimmed in
"I never knew I was such a great match maker!" Ron joked
"The wedding is schelduled for sometime before Christmas, and Ginny I want you to be my maid of honor!" Hermione said in a serious tone
"WHAT!?!?!" everyone yelled at Hermione who couldn't breathe now that she was laughing so hard.
"Don't scare us like that!" Ginny scolded, then brust out giggling. Draco was watching his friends have fun at the Gryffindor table.
'Wait, did I just call them my friends?' Draco was in the middle of an inner conflict when he noticed everyone heading back to the head's tower, so he thought they would join in.
"Hermione, I think you turning me into a softee." Draco whispered in her ear when he caught up. Hermione started laughing agian and everyone turned around turned around to see Draco looking awfully confused.
"Hermione told us about your wedding plans! You, Devil, You, stealing away our Mione!" Ron joked, he really didn't mind teasing and joking around with Draco, he never really taunted him or Harry or Hermione any longer, and Draco had saved his butt during the war. Draco had a look in his eyes that said 'What plans?' Everyone began to laugh again.
"Hermione how did you know? I haven't pick up the engagement ring up yet??" Draco asked with a fake look of disbelief. Giggles could be heard through out the halls and in the Common Room of the two ex-enemy Hogwarts students. The group was soon joined by Ron's girlfriend Pansy Parkinson, a fellow Slytherin and they proceeded to bug poor Hermione until she opened the letter. Draco tried to read over her shoulder but she swatted at him playful and he gave her an offended look.
"You already beat me up once today*sad puppy dog eyes*" Draco whinned
"Yes and do you really want me to beat you up a second time." Hermione asked, and Draco grinned back evily.
"Will you two just go out ALREADY!" Ginny complained.
"What's your reasoning behind that?" Pansy asked
"Look at those two! They act like my parents for Merlin's sake! They love each other and we all know it!" Ginny had said what no one else would. Hermione began to blush and Draco just stared down at his feet.
"They want me to work with Dumbledore on becoming the Mistress of Magic-- and your right Ginny, there is something that Draco and I have been trying to hide, but failed at." Hermione looked directly over at her friends, seated on the two armchairs and couch infront of her.
"That's great Mione, they couldnt have found a better person!" Harry exclaimed, while Ginny and Ron gave her hugs.
"I am gald they put our safety into the hands of a genius!" Even Pansy was happy for Hermione.
"That's really why I am here, to help you start your new position." Percy smiled
"Today has been a great day 'eh?" Draco had his usually Malfoy grin on and leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
A/N: So how will Harry handle Draco training along side him??? How will the Gang handle Draco and Hermione's love??? What will Hermione say to the offer of becoming Mistress of Magic??? Is Ron setting a trend with dating people from other houses??? Will anyone read this??? O well have a happy holiday ya'll!!! N just because i didnt swear: What do you do when a river overflows?? You DAMN IT, DAMN IT ALL!!! (hahaha mes so funny!)