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PREVIOUSLY:
"Have you decided when you will ask her to marry you?" Lucius asked Draco once Narcissa had left.
"I was thinking tomorrow," Draco said.
"How do you plan on doing it?" Voldermort asked.
"That'll be my surprise," Draco said, and left the table to go find Hermione already asleep in bed.
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Chapter 15: When Balloons go 'POP'
The sun shone in the bay windows in Draco's room causing Hermione to wake up. She stretched her arms up as far as she could then gently brought them down and around Draco's sleek body. She looked at the clock, Wow! It's already 9:30?!?. Time for me to get up.
Hermione got up out of bed and walked out onto the balcony. She gazed over all the land that the Malfoys possessed; she had to admit, it was beautiful here. Two arms snaked around her waist and she turned around.
"Hey Beautiful," Draco said and kissed her on the lips, "I didn't hear you wake up."
"You looked so content sleeping there, so I didn't want to wake you up," Hermione said.
"I'm going to go take a shower do you want to join me, like old times?" Draco said.
"How could I resist taking a shower with a Sex God like you?" Hermione asked and beckoned Draco to follow her to the bathroom.
Draco's smile went ear-to-ear and followed her into the shower.
"Your gorgeous," Draco said staring at her breasts.
"My face is or my boobs?" Hermione asked.
"You are. Everything about you," Draco said blushing.
Draco began to kiss Hermione. He couldn't help but thinking about their first kiss. He remembered that he had to do something 'very important' later, so he pulled away.
"What's the matter?" Hermione asked putting on a pout.
"Oh, nothing with you, darling. I just remembered I have to go do something," Draco said as he stepped out of the shower.
Hermione looked sad. "Don't worry, I'll make it up to you later," Draco said.
Hermione smiled, "Promise?"
"Cross my heart," Draco said.
Draco quickly put on his robe and headed down to go buy some things at Hogsmeade.
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"Draco, why are you in such a hurry?" Lucius asked.
"I need to go to Hogsmeade," Draco said.
"For what?"
"Think about it," Draco said and disapparated.
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Hermione finished up in the bathroom and ran down the stairs.
"Where did Draco go?" she asked.
Lucius had gotten Draco's hint so he lied to Hermione so she wouldn't find him, "Beats me."
"Mmm… breakfast looks really yummy," Hermione said helping herself to some scrambled eggs.
Everybody was busy eating when Lucius broke the uncomfortable silence, "Do you love Draco, Hermione?"
Hermione looked up, surprised at his question, "Yes. I really, truly do. I would do anything for Draco."
"Would you give your life to Draco?" Lucius asked.
"What are you getting at?" Hermione asked.
"Nothing at all, I just was curious."
"Yes, I would give my life to Draco," Hermione said surely and went back up to her room.
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When Draco first got to Hogsmeade, he stopped at Diamonds are Forever jewelry shop.
"How may I help you?" the jeweler asked Draco.
"I am looking for an engagement ring," Draco said as he peered into the glass cases.
Before the jeweler brought over the rings he asked Draco, "You are a Malfoy, aren't you?"
"Yes, why does that matter?" Draco asked annoyed. He was always judged by his surname.
"I have the perfect ring for you," the jeweler said and pulled a small velvet box from a safe behind the counter.
Draco opened the box and stared at the ring. In that instant, he knew it was perfect. The ring had a deep red colored stone in the middle and the band itself seemed to be two snakes intertwined.
"The stone is a blood-diamond. It is the rarest diamond; actually this is the only one of its kind. The band is made out of platinum (A/N: platinum is more expensive then gold) and is a formed out of two snakes. Do you like it?" the jeweler said.
"It is perfect. I will take it," Draco said.
The jeweler rang it up, and Draco looked at the price- even for a Malfoy, this ring was extremely expensive.
Draco put the ring in his pocket and walked down the street to a party store where he picked up 10 bright red balloons.
"Would you like me to blow them up for you?" the sales clerk asked.
"No thanks," Draco said and paid the lady.
Draco went down to a café and began to write on the parchment he brought then slipped them into his pocket and walked home.
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When Draco got home, he found Narcissa in the study reading a book.
"Oh hello Draco," Narcissa said.
"Mother, I need to ask you a favor," Draco said.
"Sure dear, what is it?"
"I need you to get Hermione out of the house for one hour," Draco said.
Narcissa stared at Draco for a second then said, "Of course Draco. I will take her to get a manicure so the ring will look even more gorgeous on her hand."
Draco blushed. How does my mum always know exactly what I am going to do?
"Thanks."
"I'll go get Hermione. We'll be home in exactly one hour. Don't mess this up, Draco," Narcissa said and went to go find Hermione.
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Draco carefully filled each balloon with one piece of parchment then placed an inflating spell on the balloons so they floated, not too high or not too low. He took a needle from his mother's sewing box and taped it on the outside of the door. Draco cleaned himself up, and then double-checked to make sure the ring was in his pocket. He sat down and began to think of how he would propose.
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Hermione picked out a pretty pink color for the manicurist to paint her nails in.
"Thank you so much for taking me here, Mrs. Malfoy. I definitely needed this," Hermione said looking down at her own nails.
"Oh, it was nothing. I told Lucius we would be back in a hour, so you have plenty of time to get whatever done to them that you want," Narcissa said.
Hermione decided that she would get tips put on, to give her nails a prettier appearance.
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"We're home!" Narcissa yelled when they got back to the house.
Draco took a deep breath and walked down the stairs.
"Hermione, will you come with me?" Draco asked.
"Sure honey, let me just put my stuff down," Hermione said setting her purse on the counter.
Hermione joined Draco and the base of the stairs and he took her hand as they walked up the long spiral staircase.
When they got to the bedroom door, Hermione noticed the needle taped on to it.
"What is this for?" Hermione said as Draco took the needle and gave it too her.
"You'll see," Draco said as he opened the door.
Hermione gasped at the sight. The room was covered in balloons.
"Pop them," Draco said, nodding at the needle.
Hermione cautiously walked up to the first balloon and stuck the needle into it.
"POP!" and a piece of parchment fluttered out.
"What is going on Draco?" Hermione asked as she reached for the parchment on the floor.
Hermione read it out loud:
Every morning when I wake, I reach to feel
the warmth from your side of the bed.
It comforts my caring thoughts that are
sitting in my mind like a dream, weaving our life together.
These loving visions will forever dance in my heart,
as I whisper to myself everyday "how did I get so lucky
to find a girl as perfect as you".
The way you put our relationship first,
and listen to my every need, brings never-ending happiness
to the commitment we made to each other.
The gentle touch of your humble eyes caress my soul
and indulges the endless serenity that gives my life purpose.
I have chosen to dedicate myself to you, the sweet joy of my world,
the one person who loves me as much as I love them.
Hear me whisper to you now, "I want to spend eternity
sharing my life with you. I love you now
and I will love you forever".
"Oh my gosh. Did you write this?" Hermione asked as a tear rolled down her cheek.
"Yes I did," Draco said as he kissed the tear away, "You have 9 more, keep popping."
Hermione laughed and popped the next balloon. Another piece of parchment fell out.
Every drop of your love
brings amazing warmth to my world
and gives me something no one else can,
a reason to open my heart
and share all of life's wonderful moments.
You have this incredible universe inside of you,
with the gift of laughter, the miracle of honest friendship,
and the blessing of a caring soul. You are the rose of my love,
the sunshine in my day and the smile of my every thought.
I hold these glowing visions of your infinite tranquilities
closest to my heart, inseparable in everyway.
When I wake up I can't breathe without you and
I don't want to waste another second without
letting you know how much your love means to me.
You are the spirit of my hopes, the passion in my dreams,
and all of the familiar joys of my life.
When I look into your gentle eyes, I realize.
I've been loving you my whole life.
I Will Love You Forever
Hermione popped the next balloon. Tears were now coming down her cheeks uncontrollably. Nobody has ever done anything, or expressed themselves to her like this before.
If I were to take stock
Of all my worldly treasures
The memories I have
Of the few hours spent with you
Would be my most cherished possessions.
Hermione finished popping all of the balloons and recovered a poem in each one. She set them down on the bed and ran over to Draco.
"I love you," she whispered.
Draco kissed her back, then pulled away. He got down on his knees and Hermione's lips began to tremble. OH MY GOSH! Is Draco proposing?
"I love you Hermione. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me before. I know that I have treated you horribly for the 6 past years and more than anything I wish that I could turn back time and take back every mean thing I did to you. Hermione Granger or Dakota Riddle, I would be honored if you would be my beloved wife. Will you marry me?" Draco said looking deep into Hermione's eyes.
"Oh my Goodness. Yes, I will marry you Draco," Hermione gave away and began to cry as Draco placed the ring on her finger. "It is so beautiful, Draco."
"It is a blood-diamond. It is the only one of its kind," Draco said and kissed Hermione on the lips.
"I love you, Draco," Hermione whispered and leaned into kiss him again. "I think we should go tell your parents," Hermione whispered, not sure on how they would take it.
"I agree completely," Draco took Hermione's hand and led her into the room where Narcissa was sitting on Lucius's lap and Voldermort was sitting looking into the fire.
"May I have your attention?" Draco asked.
Everybody turned to face him.
"I would like to present to you my fiancé, Hermione Granger/Dakota Riddle," Draco said and kissed her in front of everybody.
Narcissa began to cry and Lucius shook Draco's hand, "I am proud of you, son."
"Congratulations," Voldermort said.
"We will plan the wedding tomorrow," Narcissa told Hermione, "and pick out your dress."
"Thank you," Hermione smiled, "If you don't mind, I am going to travel by Floo and spread the news to my par- The Grangers."
"Of course dear," Narcissa smiled a genuine Malfoy smile.
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A/N: It is my greatest honor to ask you to attend the wedding of Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy in two chapters. LOL just trying it out. The wedding won't be next chapter, but the one after that. Sorry it took me forever to get this one posted; I had accidentally deleted it when I was almost done so I had to rewrite it. Grrrrrr… Thanks to everybody for reviewing the previous chapter: I-LOVE-SPENCER, Lovleylady, Draco's Slytherin Angel, Lady Malfoy, MOI, Sirius-lover4ever, carshaa, swimgoddess, Harry-Potter5972, rogue, Jesse, Cute-Kitty and Kathryn. Thank you so much everybody!
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Jenn