Chapter 4
Draco and Hermione woke up the next day by the sunlight streaming through the window. Hermione opened up her eyes first and recalled the events of the previous evening and still couldn't believe it. She had actually chickened out. What if she couldn't go through with it on the big day? A wave of nervousness coursed through her body. And then she recalled what Tom, the man at the desk, had told her last night. How beautiful marriage was. It would work out. She was sure. She just had to get over her nerves once and for all.
"Draco" she whispered as she rolled over and kissed his forehead. "It's time to get up. We need to head home".
"Mmm five more minutes" he groaned at her. He was so difficult to wake up sometimes. She had no choice. She whipped the blankets off of and him and began to tickle him like mad.
"What are you doing! Stop!! Alright I'm up I'm up! Stop!" he screamed as he leaped down off the bed. But he forgot the bed was so tall and ended up in a heap on the floor. She smiled as she looked down on him. How did big bad Malfoy turn into this guy? How did he become so wonderful, and why was she having a problem committing to such a great guy?
"Draco, it's time to go. We should probably start packing and head back to the mansion before they start to worry about us. We didn't really tell them where we were going or anything, I think we should go back now". She was really worried about going home truth be told. What if they were really upset with her? What were they doing right now? Probably planning her wedding. That's all they ever did anymore. 'It will soon be over' she thought to herself.
The two packed up their bags and bid Tom goodbye. Hermione hung back to extend a wedding invitation to the man who graciously accepted. He told her that he had not been in contact with the wizarding world for so long that it would be his honor to join them. The couple set out into the early morning sun back to the mansion, where they were bombarded with questions about where they went and exactly why they thought they needed to get away.
Two weeks passed and Hermione began to feel the effects of pregnancy. No one seemed to catch on but it didn't really matter anyway. The wedding was today and she was finally ready to be married. Ginny, and Lavender stood in Hermione's bedroom doing up the back of her dress. It was beautiful. It was long with no train and a pure white. It was strapless with beautiful beads on the bodice. Her curves were accentuated perfectly. She couldn't help but look at herself in the mirror.
'This is it Hermione. You are going to do it today. Today is the day. You love him. You love him. He loves you. This is your future' she convinced herself. Lavender and Ginny showered her with compliments on how beautiful she was.
"Hermione, I have never seen anyone look so beautiful in a wedding gown. Draco is going to fall in love all over again when he sees you" Ginny reassured her.
"Yeah, and where did you get this dress. It's absolutely gorgeous. And you really make it look good" Lavender finished. They wanted to make sure Hermione knew how beautiful she looked on this day, the best day of her life.
"Thanks girls" she said as she gave them both a hug. "Now go and make sure everything is perfect for me. I don't want to walk out there and risk Draco seeing me" she said with a smile.
The two girls left Hermione standing in front of her full length mirror and smiling from ear to ear. She still couldn't believe it. This was the first day of the rest of her life. Memories flashed before her eyes. Memories of her childhood, of her times with Harry and Ron, and of all her years at Hogwarts. Suddenly there was a knock at her door. Tearing herself away from the mirror she opened the door and saw Harry standing before her eyes.
"Harry, what are you doing here?" she asked him. She of course knew why he was there, and she was happy to have some alone time with him. "Did you come to give me a ride on your broom?" she asked with a laugh.
"Well I was going to, but then I remembered that your gorgeous gown would get in the way. You look amazing Mione. I just wanted to tell you how happy I am for you. You and Draco are going to be very happy together. It's just hard to imagine that you actually ended up with the ferret" he said laughing. He was so handsome when he laughed, and Hermione was sad for a minute that he wasn't the one for her. She had really thought that she was meant for him. . . that was before she met the real Draco.
"Yeah, I know". She really wanted to tell him this, how she really felt. That she thought they would be together. Little did she know that Harry thought the same thing, but thought it inappropriate to say on her wedding day. So he settled for a warm heart felt embrace. He gently pulled her close and whispered in her ear, "I love you Hermione, and I am glad to see you this happy". She smiled and she inhaled his scent and held him close.
"Best friends Harry Potter, forever" she promised him. "I have lots of vows to say today, and one of them is to tell you that I will always love you too. . .and Ron of course" she added quickly. She hated to think that she was closer to Harry than Ron, but it was the truth. She held on to him and didn't want to let him go. She wanted to tell him everything, about how she was nervous and she didn't want to ever lose their friendship even though this marriage was a barrier. But she couldn't do it. . . but she had to say something.
"Harry. . .I. . "but she was cut off. Harry had suddenly connected his lips with her own in a sweet kiss. A friendly kiss. Once again there was just no spark there. "There you go Hermione. I know what you are thinking. I was thinking the same thing. Weren't we meant for each other? I just want to erase any doubts from. . . both of our minds. Go marry Draco. He loves you and he obviously has that spark." He pulled her close once more. "I love you Mione, now I think Ron wants a turn with you". With that he turned around and headed out the door holding it open for Ron.
The tall lanky red-head walked in with a smile from ear to ear. "Hermione. . . .you are a vision of loveliness today." He pulled her into an embrace. "I am so happy for you Mione. You are going to be happy with the ferret."
"You know, that's what Harry said too. His name is Draco. And thank you, you look handsome too. Now, is everything perfect for my big day?"
"Perfect. Just checked it all myself. Mum's in hysterics of course. Brought the whole family and she's fretting over everything like you're her daughter. Now I love having you as a sister and all, but it's a bit much with her into it. Anyway I just wanted to say congratulations to my best friend" he told her as he hugged her again. He pulled away and planted a kiss on her cheek. "I love you Hermione, now go get married". With that he turned around and left. Hermione turned around and studied herself in the mirror. 'So I wasn't meant for Harry or Ron, but boy are they great guys'. Suddenly there was another knock on the door. "Geez who is it this time?" she said as she walked over to the door.
She opened the door to see Harry standing there. "Harry, what's up?" she said with a confused look on her face.
"Hermione, I came to say congratulations. I mean we are best friends and all. Didn't you expect I would come talk to you?" but something was different about him.
"Harry you were just in here two minutes ago. What are you going on about? Are you feeling ok? Maybe Mrs. Weasley should look after you" she told him as she looked into his eyes. He looked the same, but something was really off about him. Suddenly his scar was disappearing and his hair was turning blonde. It wasn't Harry at all. "What are you doing here??" Hermione shrieked. "You are not invited here! GET OUT!" but she was quickly silenced. It was hard to fight in a wedding dress. the attacker put their hands around her neck and silenced her with a charm. They tied her up and slung her over their back, going to some unknown location.
It looked like Hermione was not getting married. But where was she going off to? Who is her attacker? Someone who didn't want the couple united, but who could it be? It was. . . . .
A/N: Cliffhanger!!!! Oh how mean is that. I am so sorry, but I am holding the info for ransom until I get reviews. Enjoy and I would like to know who you guys think the attacker is. Review!
Dracosgrl4
Draco and Hermione woke up the next day by the sunlight streaming through the window. Hermione opened up her eyes first and recalled the events of the previous evening and still couldn't believe it. She had actually chickened out. What if she couldn't go through with it on the big day? A wave of nervousness coursed through her body. And then she recalled what Tom, the man at the desk, had told her last night. How beautiful marriage was. It would work out. She was sure. She just had to get over her nerves once and for all.
"Draco" she whispered as she rolled over and kissed his forehead. "It's time to get up. We need to head home".
"Mmm five more minutes" he groaned at her. He was so difficult to wake up sometimes. She had no choice. She whipped the blankets off of and him and began to tickle him like mad.
"What are you doing! Stop!! Alright I'm up I'm up! Stop!" he screamed as he leaped down off the bed. But he forgot the bed was so tall and ended up in a heap on the floor. She smiled as she looked down on him. How did big bad Malfoy turn into this guy? How did he become so wonderful, and why was she having a problem committing to such a great guy?
"Draco, it's time to go. We should probably start packing and head back to the mansion before they start to worry about us. We didn't really tell them where we were going or anything, I think we should go back now". She was really worried about going home truth be told. What if they were really upset with her? What were they doing right now? Probably planning her wedding. That's all they ever did anymore. 'It will soon be over' she thought to herself.
The two packed up their bags and bid Tom goodbye. Hermione hung back to extend a wedding invitation to the man who graciously accepted. He told her that he had not been in contact with the wizarding world for so long that it would be his honor to join them. The couple set out into the early morning sun back to the mansion, where they were bombarded with questions about where they went and exactly why they thought they needed to get away.
Two weeks passed and Hermione began to feel the effects of pregnancy. No one seemed to catch on but it didn't really matter anyway. The wedding was today and she was finally ready to be married. Ginny, and Lavender stood in Hermione's bedroom doing up the back of her dress. It was beautiful. It was long with no train and a pure white. It was strapless with beautiful beads on the bodice. Her curves were accentuated perfectly. She couldn't help but look at herself in the mirror.
'This is it Hermione. You are going to do it today. Today is the day. You love him. You love him. He loves you. This is your future' she convinced herself. Lavender and Ginny showered her with compliments on how beautiful she was.
"Hermione, I have never seen anyone look so beautiful in a wedding gown. Draco is going to fall in love all over again when he sees you" Ginny reassured her.
"Yeah, and where did you get this dress. It's absolutely gorgeous. And you really make it look good" Lavender finished. They wanted to make sure Hermione knew how beautiful she looked on this day, the best day of her life.
"Thanks girls" she said as she gave them both a hug. "Now go and make sure everything is perfect for me. I don't want to walk out there and risk Draco seeing me" she said with a smile.
The two girls left Hermione standing in front of her full length mirror and smiling from ear to ear. She still couldn't believe it. This was the first day of the rest of her life. Memories flashed before her eyes. Memories of her childhood, of her times with Harry and Ron, and of all her years at Hogwarts. Suddenly there was a knock at her door. Tearing herself away from the mirror she opened the door and saw Harry standing before her eyes.
"Harry, what are you doing here?" she asked him. She of course knew why he was there, and she was happy to have some alone time with him. "Did you come to give me a ride on your broom?" she asked with a laugh.
"Well I was going to, but then I remembered that your gorgeous gown would get in the way. You look amazing Mione. I just wanted to tell you how happy I am for you. You and Draco are going to be very happy together. It's just hard to imagine that you actually ended up with the ferret" he said laughing. He was so handsome when he laughed, and Hermione was sad for a minute that he wasn't the one for her. She had really thought that she was meant for him. . . that was before she met the real Draco.
"Yeah, I know". She really wanted to tell him this, how she really felt. That she thought they would be together. Little did she know that Harry thought the same thing, but thought it inappropriate to say on her wedding day. So he settled for a warm heart felt embrace. He gently pulled her close and whispered in her ear, "I love you Hermione, and I am glad to see you this happy". She smiled and she inhaled his scent and held him close.
"Best friends Harry Potter, forever" she promised him. "I have lots of vows to say today, and one of them is to tell you that I will always love you too. . .and Ron of course" she added quickly. She hated to think that she was closer to Harry than Ron, but it was the truth. She held on to him and didn't want to let him go. She wanted to tell him everything, about how she was nervous and she didn't want to ever lose their friendship even though this marriage was a barrier. But she couldn't do it. . . but she had to say something.
"Harry. . .I. . "but she was cut off. Harry had suddenly connected his lips with her own in a sweet kiss. A friendly kiss. Once again there was just no spark there. "There you go Hermione. I know what you are thinking. I was thinking the same thing. Weren't we meant for each other? I just want to erase any doubts from. . . both of our minds. Go marry Draco. He loves you and he obviously has that spark." He pulled her close once more. "I love you Mione, now I think Ron wants a turn with you". With that he turned around and headed out the door holding it open for Ron.
The tall lanky red-head walked in with a smile from ear to ear. "Hermione. . . .you are a vision of loveliness today." He pulled her into an embrace. "I am so happy for you Mione. You are going to be happy with the ferret."
"You know, that's what Harry said too. His name is Draco. And thank you, you look handsome too. Now, is everything perfect for my big day?"
"Perfect. Just checked it all myself. Mum's in hysterics of course. Brought the whole family and she's fretting over everything like you're her daughter. Now I love having you as a sister and all, but it's a bit much with her into it. Anyway I just wanted to say congratulations to my best friend" he told her as he hugged her again. He pulled away and planted a kiss on her cheek. "I love you Hermione, now go get married". With that he turned around and left. Hermione turned around and studied herself in the mirror. 'So I wasn't meant for Harry or Ron, but boy are they great guys'. Suddenly there was another knock on the door. "Geez who is it this time?" she said as she walked over to the door.
She opened the door to see Harry standing there. "Harry, what's up?" she said with a confused look on her face.
"Hermione, I came to say congratulations. I mean we are best friends and all. Didn't you expect I would come talk to you?" but something was different about him.
"Harry you were just in here two minutes ago. What are you going on about? Are you feeling ok? Maybe Mrs. Weasley should look after you" she told him as she looked into his eyes. He looked the same, but something was really off about him. Suddenly his scar was disappearing and his hair was turning blonde. It wasn't Harry at all. "What are you doing here??" Hermione shrieked. "You are not invited here! GET OUT!" but she was quickly silenced. It was hard to fight in a wedding dress. the attacker put their hands around her neck and silenced her with a charm. They tied her up and slung her over their back, going to some unknown location.
It looked like Hermione was not getting married. But where was she going off to? Who is her attacker? Someone who didn't want the couple united, but who could it be? It was. . . . .
A/N: Cliffhanger!!!! Oh how mean is that. I am so sorry, but I am holding the info for ransom until I get reviews. Enjoy and I would like to know who you guys think the attacker is. Review!
Dracosgrl4