Authors Note: You might have noticed that the in the story, Hermione is referred to as "She". The only time I used her name is when another character says it. That is because the story is based on Hermione's point of view. But since some of the reviewers wanted to know what happened to Draco, I added Draco's point of view.  

Chapter 3

"Daddy?"

            Meanwhile, in his room, Draco couldn't sleep. He tossed and turned but no matter what position he tried, sleep couldn't reach him.

            He thought about James and pretty soon his thoughts wandered back to that night four years ago.

            He was seated on his bed, when he heard a scream.

Mother! He thought as he ran towards his mother's bedroom.

            He pushed open the door and was shocked at what he saw. His father stood with his wand pointed at his mother.

"No!" he cried as Lucius uttered the same spell that killed Harry Potter.

            Draco watched in horror as his mother slumped to the floor. He rushed to his mother's side with tears in his eyes. He cradled her in his arms. He looked up at Lucius with deep hatred in his eyes.

"Draco?"

"Mother"

"It's all right son. Don't cry. Be strong."

"Mother"

"I love you my son. Don't be like your father"

            And with her last breath, Narcissa Malfoy died in Draco's arms.

"Now, now son, she was weak. She deserved to die. You too are going to die if you don't join us!"

"No! I'll never be one of you!"

"Then so be it!"

            Draco watched calmly as his father pointed his wand at him. He closed his eyes and waited for the end. Then out of nowhere a voice shouted

"Stupefy!"

            He opened his eyes to see Dumbledore and other aurors pointing their wands at the limp form of Lucius Malfoy. Remus Lupin approached Draco.

"Draco, are you okay?"

"I'm fine"

            Lupin helped Draco up and called a mediwitch to look at him.

            His mother's death had changed him. He thought about his mother's last words to him. "Don't be like your father, my son."

"Don't worry mother, I'm not like him. I'm different. I choose to change," he whispered softly.

(Back to Hermione's memory)

            The next day, Draco knocked on her door.

"Hermione, wake up! Dumbledore wants to see us in his office"

            She snuggled deper into the covers ignoring him, wishing he would just leave her alone. But Draco didn't give up that easily, he shouted,

"Alohamora"

            Her door flew open and he strode in. He dragged her out of bed and half carried her to the bathroom.

"Stop it! Draco!"

            He ignored her pleas and continued to push her towards the bathroom.

"Would you please stop?!"

"I won't, not unless you wake up and take a shower"

            She glanced over at James who was still sleeping soundly.

He looks just like Harry, she thought.

"What about James?"

"I'll be taking him to Madam Promfey. Now I suggest you get ready or do I have to put the Imperious curse on you?"

            Her eyes grew big.

"You wouldn't dare!?"

"I will, if you don't get ready now"

            She scowled at him but entered the bathroom anyway. He smiled as the door closed behind her. He picked up James and headed towards the hospital wing, where Madam Promfey was waiting to take care of James.

            When he got back, she was already dressed and they walked together to Dumbledore's office. Draco said the password and they entered. Dumbledore smiled at them.

"Ah! Professor Potter and Professor Malfoy, good to see you again. Please take a seat"

            They took a seat opposite each other.

"I have something to tell you. Since Professor Snape and Professor Mc Gonagall are away, both Gryffindor and Slytherin don't have house heads. All the other professors are either house heads themselves or too busy with their work. So I have made the decision to give you the job. Professor Malfoy, you would be Slytherin's head while Professor Potter, you will be Gryffindor's head. If my memory is not failing me, I think those were your houses when you were still here, am I right?"

            She smiled at him.

"Yes, Professor"

"Well, terrific then! The students will be arriving soon. You can have the whole day free but please be back in time for the feast. That is all. Have a good day!"

            They left the office together and headed towards the hospital wing to fetch James. They were walking in silence when Draco turned to her.

"Hermione, would you and James like to come to Hogsmeade with me?"

"Sure"

"Great! Let's go get James"

            They got James from Madam Promfey and headed to Hogsmeade. She couldn't help smile as she watched

 Draco and James together. They seem very fond of each other. If it weren't for James' unruly black hair and emerald green eyes, you would have thought he was Draco's son.

I wish Harry could see this, she thought.

            They went back to the castle just in time to see the carriages arrive. They were met by Dobby in the Entrance Hall.

"Good evening, Mr. Malfoy and Mrs Potter"

            She smiled at the house elf.

"Hello Dobby!"

"I'm here to take James, so you could proceed to the Great Hall."

            Dobby took James from Draco and left. They headed towards the Great Hall and took their seat. She was seated on Dumbledore's left side while Draco was seated on his right. They watched as the first years came in. She scanned the line of students and winked at the small redhead boy near the end of the line. He smiled back. Names were called and students were sorted until it was the redhead's turn.

"Robert Weasley"

"Gryffindor!"

            She smiled as he headed towards the Gryffindor table. Robert was the eldest child of Percy and Penelope. He was also her favorite among the Weasley children.

After the feast, she led the Gryffindors to their common room and said the password. After orienting them on the new rules, she turned to leave.

"Aunt Herms!"

            She smiled as Robert gave her a hug.

"I'm so proud of you! You got in to Gryffindor!"

"Thanks!"

"Well off to bed now. You have classes tomorrow"

"Bye!"

            She smiled and left. As she headed back to their common room, she passed the Astronomy Tower. She took a deep breath and entered. It was just as she remembered. Suddenly tears fell from her face as she recalled all the nights she and Harry spent there.

"Mia?"

            She turned to see Draco leaning on the doorframe.

"Mia, are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Why did you call me Mia?"

"Because Hermione is too long and I wouldn't want to call you "Mione" because Harry was the only one who called you that. I didn't want to call you Herms because only the Weasleys called you that so maybe I'd call you Mia, if that would be alright with you?"

"That would be fine"

            She turned towards the window and she felt Draco's arms around her and for the first time since Harry died, she felt safe.

"Draco?"

"Hmmm"

"How did you know Harry was the only one who called me "Mione"?"

"Well, I remember in our seventh year, I heard you and Ron arguing in the halls. Then he called you "Mione" and you said, "Don't call me that! Only Harry calls me "Mione". So I found out."

            She smiled, but her smile was a sad one. It did not reach her eyes. The next thing she knew, tears were falling from her face.

            She fell asleep in his arms and he carried her to her bed.

            After that night, they spent most of their time together. They were inseparable.

            One night, she was walking down the halls, when she bumped into someone.

"Oh I'm so sorry"

            She didn't look up as she gathered her things.

"Mia, are you okay?"

            It was Draco. He helped her with her things and they walked together. They were climbing down the stairs when she tripped. Strong arms caught her before she hit the floor and she found herself face to face with Draco. Suddenly his lips were on hers and they were kissing. Then he pulled back.

"I'm sorry Mia. I shouldn't have done that"

"Its okay. It was not your fault"

            With that she continued walking towards their common room. Her fingers lingered over her lips. She couldn't get the kiss out of her mind.

            The next day was a Saturday. She woke up late. She was heading towards the bathroom when she saw Draco seating on the couch with James on his lap. They were reading a storybook. She was about to leave but James words caught her attention.

"Uncle Draco, could I call you "Daddy"?"

            Draco was taken back by the question.

"Why would you ask that?"

"Well, some of your students when they look after me, they sometimes talk about their Daddies and what their Daddy does. Well, you are the one who does those things with me, so maybe I can call you Daddy"

            Draco smiled at the boy he loved as a son.

"Well James, it's okay with me but I think you better ask your Mom first"

            There was a minute of silence.

"Dad, what's my real Daddy like?"

"Your father was Harry Potter. He was the bravest wizard I knew. He was also a great quidditch player. Did you know that he was only a first year when he was picked to play on the Gryffindor team? He was kind, understanding and smart. He and your mother graduated top in our class. He was the head boy. Basically, your father was a great guy, I just didn't have the chance to get to know him."

            She was shocked at what Draco had said about Harry.

"Uncle Draco?"

"Hmmm"

"Do you think Mommy loves me?"

"Of course she loves you"

"Uncle Draco?"

"Hmmm"

"Do you love Mommy?"

            Draco sighed and lifted James of his lap.

"I think that's enough questions for today"

"But Uncle Draco! You never answered my question!"

"Yes, I love her very much"

"Why don't you tell her?"

"I can't"

"Why?"

"Because she doesn't loves me like I love her"

           

            There was a knock on the portrait and Draco stood up to see who it was. She took a long shower and sorted out her feelings for Draco Malfoy.

            Draco was passing by her room when he heard sobs. He was about to enter when he heard her say

"Why does this have to happen to me?! Of all people to fall in love with, I fell in love with Draco Malfoy! For goodness sake, he's the boy who bullied me and made my life here in Hogwarts miserable. He was the ferret who always got us into trouble! Oh Harry! Why did you have to leave me? I told you I couldn't do this! I can't help it if I'm falling in love with Draco!"

So she loves me, he thought as he walk away.