3. Ministry of Magic 7.03 p.m.
Hermione was pacing in front of the abandoned building, abandoned for any muggle, because in reality this was the core of the wizarding world. Inside there was the Ministry of Magic where her supposed future husband was working.
Draco exited the building with a book under his arm and a smile "Hello Hermione, sorry I'm late I just stop by to take a book. You weren't expecting me to wait for hours during your makeover without doing anything, were you?" she glared at him "What did you take with you?"
He showed it to her and she started laughing "What's so funny Granger?" she snorted and with a good imitation of him, she said "Now are we back to Granger?" this time was his turn to glare "Well Draco I wouldn't ever have imagined that you could be reading Ministry of Magic: A History."
He smirked "If I remember correctly someone, was always seen back in school with her nose in a similar book" she blushed "I must admit that I loved reading Hogwarts: A Hisotry and if you want to know the truth I've read the book you are holding at least ten times" he laughed "For once I beat you at something, this is going to be my fifteenth."
Both were surprised that the conversation was going so smoothly, who would have expected that two sworn enemies could really get along so well?
They then proceed to apparate to this MadamMagic Spa, the firm was famous for its makeover and many stars of the wizarding world were seen there. It possessed the most up-to-date techniques for hairs, skin, body and the best boutiques for fashionable clothes. Draco and Hermione had discussed that afternoon at the Leaky Cauldron that he would be paying the bill because after all he was the one in need of a 'beautiful' girl.
So while Hermione was led away for her sessions, Draco sat himself comfortably in an armchair and started to read. He was inwardly grinning at the prospect to annoy his mother but the best part would be that he would be bothering the Golden Trio again. He was still grinning thinking about the last words Hermione had uttered before being taken away "Draco, remind me again why I'm doing it" and he had replied "For a better job?" she had nodded and walked away.
After almost an hour and half, Draco heard someone clearing her throat and when he raised his eyes he wasn't prepared for what he saw. He stood there gaping at an unbelievably, utterly, wordlessly beautiful Hermione Granger.
She was wearing her hairs up in a loose bun, some of her curly hairs were framing her heart shaped face. They had applied a light make up that was just putting more in evidence her beautiful hazel eyes. He then trailed his eyes down and he gasped again seeing her in a half sleeve green dress. She was a vision.
She smirked "Draco you should close your mouth, there isn't anyone here to convince that you fancy me." He nodded distractedly and somehow he managed to find his voice back to drawl "Not bad Hermione. I'm sure you'll turn more than one head tonight." She smiled at him and took his hand to apparate to the restaurant.
When they sat at their table, he told her "Let the show begin" he scooted his chair near her and smiling like a lovesick puppy took her hand in his. She was very uncomfortable and she didn't really know how to behave "Granger, relax, your hand are so sticky and slippery, stop sweating. Merlin it looks like you have never been in this situation before." When she lowered her head in order to avoid his look he understood "You haven't" his voice was half amused and half surprised.
She raised her fiery eyes to look at him "Well not everyone has got that much free time for a romantic relationship Malfoy" he looked at her without saying a word "It's not a big deal. Can we just forget about it and continue faking the happy couple now?" He nodded and before realising it said "I thought that you and the Waesel had been together. Actually now that I think about it, why aren't you two married or something?"
She whispered "I wasn't interested in Ron in that way" he couldn't almost hear her "What did you say?" she glared at him "I said that I didn't like him in that way" he seemed lost in his thought and she was startled when he asked "Why not? I mean you two always stick up for each other, you are best friend what can possibly be missing?" she sighed "Well I don't want a best friend as a husband, I want someone that I actually can love and … hum … desire." She had whispered the last part of the sentence but he had heard her.
"I actually agree with you, I want a women that can be my best friend but at the same time she must be my lover too. I don't underestimate the importance of passion in a long lasting relationship." She looked at him surprised and after that they fall in a more relaxed silence, interrupted here and there by small talks. Draco had told Hermione that he had owled anonymously the Daily Prophet and the Quibble telling them to come at the restaurant for a scoop of Malfoy and his new girlfriend, so he was seen often kissing her hand and smiling fondly at her.
At the end of the evening they were both exhausted and after bidding goodnight they apparated away, Hermione to her one-bedroom flat and Draco to Malfoy Manor. They both were in their bed thinking about the day.
Hermione was shocked to remember that she had confided quite a lot in Draco, about her love life or lack thereof and that he seemed to having done the same.
Draco was contemplating about the week ahead of them and about the fact that he didn't mind to be around Granger, actually she had been a lot of fun. With a woman like that he would never be bored. And he was suddenly shocked by his thoughts. Did Draco Malfoy just complimented Hermione Granger?
He groaned, this wasn't good. This wasn't good at all.
AN: thanks for reading.