Chapter 4: Christmas and Wedding Plans
The first day of Christmas Holidays came with snow falling rapidly and the sun barely showing an appearance at all. Hermione yawned and slowly made her way to the bathroom. She took a shower with rose scented shampoo. When she got out, she heard a knock at her bedroom door. She looked around at the mess that was called her room. Hermione found her robe then opened the door.
"Oh, good, you're not dressed yet," Draco said, coming in to sit on her bed. He was wearing emerald robes with a silver cloak over it.
"I wanted to suggest that you were a pair of robes that weren't black," Draco said. Hermione nodded and started to look through her things. Finally she pulled out aqua blue robes and her cloak.
"Will this do?" Hermione asked, holding up the blue robes. Draco nodded and Hermione went back into the bathroom. After she had put them on, she remembered why she never wore these robes. They showed off her curves. She sighed and put her cloak on. Then she brushed her hair. When she came out of the bathroom, she saw Draco looking around her room.
"Are you packed?" he asked.
"Yes," she replied, pointing to two trunks. He pulled out his wand and shrunk them then slipped them into his pocket. He grinned at her then offered his arm.
"Shall we go?" he asked. She laughed and took his arm. They went and ate breakfast. When she finished, Draco came over.
"We need to get to Hogsmede," he said.
Lillia stood up. "Bye you guys," Lillia and Hermione said. "Bye Lillia," Harry said as they kissed.
Once all goodbyes had been made, they set off for the station. Hermione looked at Lillia and noticed that she was wearing burgundy robes. Also that her hair color was blonde. (A/N: Did I forget to mention that Lillia is a Metamorphmagus.) They finally reached the station and Filch checked them off.
"Well, let's go find somewhere to sit," Lillia said cheerfully. They found a compartment and Hermione took out 'Important Wizarding Families of the Twentieth Century.' Lillia raised her eyebrows at this but just took out a notebook and began to write.
"Uh, Hermione, do you have a really long book I could borrow?" Draco asked.
"Yeah, Hogwarts, A History," she replied.
"Ok," Draco said as she handed to him. So the entire train ride was spent reading or in Lillia's case, writing. Finally they arrived at King's Cross. They got off the train and spotted Lucius Malfoy and a woman, whom Hermione assumed to be Draco's mum. The three of them made their way over to the Malfoy's.
"Draco! It's good to see you," Narcissa said pulling her son into a hug.
"Hermione Granger, a pleasure to meet again," Lucius said, kissing her hand. Hermione just smiled and said, "Yes, quite a pleasure."
Finally Narcissa released Draco and spotted Hermione. "Oh, you must be Hermione. What a pleasure it is to finally meet you," Narcissa said, giving Hermione a hug.
"Yes, it's quite a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Malfoy," Hermione replied. Narcissa smiled then greeted Lillia.
"Are you going to be helping us plan the wedding?" she asked. Lillia nodded.
"Excellent," Narcissa said. Lucius checked his watch. "Let us get back to the manor. Dinner is waiting," he said.
Everyone complied and they got into the limousine that was waiting for them. They came to a small house where they dropped off the limousine and got into a carriage. They soon arrived at the manor. Everyone got out of the carriage and went into the house.
"Ellie!" Lucius called.
"Yes, master?" a small house elf asked.
"Take Draco, Hermione and Lillia's trunks up to their rooms," Lucius said. Ellie nodded and got the trunks.
"Come, it's time for dinner," Narcissa said, glancing at the clock in the hall. Everyone followed her into the dining hall. In the center of the room stood a magnificent table. It was made of mahogany and the chairs were draped with green velvet. The fireplace in front of the table gave out a pleasant heat. Lucius took his seat at the head of the table.
Draco sat to his left and Hermione beside him. Lillia sat on Lucius's right while Narcissa sat in front of Hermione. Lucius snapped his fingers and several house elves appeared. They quickly set the soup down and left. Soon everyone was eating and talking. Hermione, however began to realize that she would go back to school, Mrs. Draco Malfoy. This scared her. She just stared at her food, moving it around.
"Is something wrong, Hermione?" Narcissa asked.
"Oh, no I'm fine, Mrs. Malfoy," Hermione replied. Narcissa studied her then smiled. Finally, dinner was over and they went into the green drawing room for tea. Hermione sat on a settee in front of the fireplace. Narcissa sat in a chair on the right while Draco sat next to her.
"Are you sure you're okay Hermione?" Narcissa asked.
"Oh no, I'll be fine," Hermione replied. Hermione turned her gaze back to the fireplace but then she felt someone pull her closer.
"You can fool my mum but not me. There's something wrong and you had better tell me," Draco said.
"There is nothing wrong, so leave me alone," Hermione replied pulling away.
"Mrs. Malfoy, could I go to my room?" she asked.
"Oh yes. Jennie!" Narcissa said.
"Yes, Mistress Malfoy?" Jennie said.
"Show Hermione to her room," Narcissa said.
"Hermione, Jennie is your personal elf," Narcissa said.
"Thank you, Mrs. Malfoy," Hermione said.
"Oh call me Narcissa. I've always wanted a daughter," Narcissa said dreamily.
Hermione smiled then followed Jennie. After walking for what seemed forever, they reached Hermione's room. Jennie opened the door and Hermione gasped. The floor under the bed was covered by a beautiful Persian rug. The bed was massive, king size with satin hangings that hung from the ceiling. Hermione walked in and went over to the bed. The comforter was blue velvet and the sheets were silk. Hermione just stared at the room. There was a chair near the fireplace and a bookcase too! However there weren't any books in the bookcase.
Jennie saw Hermione looking at it the bookcase and said, "Mistress Malfoy said that you can pick any books from the library to keep in here." Hermione smiled at the elf. She walked to the wardrobe and opened it. Inside was all her clothes. But she noticed that it had been enlarged, dramatically. Hermione shrugged then walked into the bathroom. It was quite large actually.
It had a large tub, like a mini-swimming pool. There was large vanity and when she went closer, noticed that there were cosmetics, hair potions, and lots of other Wizarding beauty products. The bathroom was just beautiful, magnificent. Those were the words to describe the bathroom.
"I'm guessing that you like the room?" someone asked from behind Hermione. She spun around and came face to face with, (A/N: and the prize goes to 85756, saying Draco Malfoy! Hehe) Draco Malfoy.
"Uh, well, yes," Hermione replied.
"You see that door, right there?" Draco asked, leading her back into her bedroom and pointing to a door.
"Yes, what about it?" Hermione asked.
"That is your sitting room. The bedroom across from yours is mine. But soon it will be yours also," Draco said. Hermione forced a smile then sat in the chair.
"Where am I supposed to sit?" Draco asked, acting hurt.
"No clue," Hermione said absentmindedly. Draco smirked then lifted her off the chair then sat her back down in his lap, in the chair. (A/N: ok if that sounded confusing, here's how they're sitting. Draco is sitting in the chair with Hermione on his lap.)
"Hey!" Hermione said, crossing her arms.
"Hermione.." Narcissa began as she walked through the door.
"Oh, am I interrupting something?" she asked.
"Oh, no Narcissa. What is it?" Hermione said.
"Well, my dear, tomorrow we're going shopping for some clothes for you. You are to be a Malfoy. And Malfoy's dress impeccably," Narcissa said.
"Thank you, Narcissa. I would love to go shopping," Hermione said. Narcissa smiled then walked out the door. "
Well, I ought to get a bath and go to bed," Hermione said, getting off of Draco's lap.
"Fine," Draco said, standing up.
"Goodnight," Hermione replied, kissing him. Draco wrapped his arms around Hermione and deepened the kiss. Narcissa stood outside the door watching.
"Narcissa! What are you doing?" Lucius said coming closer. Narcissa stepped on Lucius's foot to shut him up. Draco and Hermione however broke away at the noise of Lucius's cursing. Draco walked out and saw his parent's arguing.
"Goodnight, mum, goodnight father," Draco said then slipped into his room. Hermione took a bath with strawberry scented bubble bath. When she got out, she slipped into her pajamas and went to bed.
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The next morning, Hermione woke up early. She yawned and got out of bed. She changed into some plain black robes then went into the bathroom. She washed her face and brushed her teeth. Then she called Jennie.
"Yes, Miss Hermione?" she asked.
"Could you take me to Narcissa?" Hermione asked.
"Oh, yes Miss Hermione. Follow me," the elf replied. Hermione followed her until they came to a small breakfast room. Narcissa was inside, drinking a cup of coffee.
"Good morning, Hermione. Would you like some scones?" Narcissa greeted.
"Thank you, please," Hermione replied and Narcissa passed the scones to her. Hermione ate a few of them and when she had finished, Narcissa talked.
"The men are always late in rising. But I thought that you would wake early. That is good for I thought we could go shopping early," Narcissa said. Hermione nodded.
"Can you apparate?" Narcissa asked. Hermione nodded.
"Good. But I'll do a double apparition. We of course aren't going to Diagon Alley but to Jupon La Rue.Very upper-class," Narcissa said. Hermione smiled.
"Are you ready?" Narcissa asked.
"Yes," Hermione replied. Narcissa grabbed onto Hermione then clicked her fingers. Soon, Hermione found herself on a cobblestone street...
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All the shops were very nice looking. Narcissa helped Hermione to her feet then set off in the direction of, Sarie's Classy Dresses. Narcissa opened the door and was greeted by a beautiful woman behind the counter.
"Ello Messis. Malfoy. How are ou today? Anz oho iz zis young laddy?" the lady asked.
"I'm good, Jacquelaine. This is Hermione Granger. She's engaged to my son," Narcissa said.
"Ooh, vell zat iz loovely. Jez iz very beautiful," Jacquelaine said.
"We've come here for some dresses," Narcissa said.
"Loovely. Rochelle, Sage, and Trifine!" Jacquelaine called.
Three girls came skidding into the room and curtsied. They led Hermione into another room and began to measure her while Jacquelaine and Narcissa talked in the front. After they were done with that, they brought in many materials. One girl held up a beautiful jade color next to Hermione's skin.
"Ooh, this would look great on you!" she exclaimed.
"You're English!" Hermione said.
"Yes, Jacquelaine is my aunt. My mom is French but my father is English. He died recently and we moved here. But my aunt is cruel and when my mom moved in with her, I was made to work here," the girl said.
"I'm sorry. What's your name?" Hermione asked.
"Oh, Rochelle Hamilton. My aunt Jacquelaine's last name is Capet. But that is kept under wraps. Her fake last name is Lindall," Rochelle said.
"Ooh! Rushelle, you are orrible! But oho cares. Iz's not like I vood tell my muzzer," a girl said from the doorway. All four of the girls spun around. Rochelle relaxed.
"Who are you?" Hermione asked the new girl.
"Ooh, I'm Brigitte Capet. Vell Lindall. Az no one iz supposed zo know my reel last name," Brigitte said.
"But, oho are you?" she asked.
"I'm Hermione Granger. I'm with Narcissa Malfoy. I'm going to be marrying Draco soon," Hermione replied.
"Drayco! 'E iz ott! Zoo bad you 'ave 'im," Brigitte said mournfully.
"So what is my mother doing?" Rochelle asked.
"Nothing," Brigitte said, making her accent less.
"You're lying again!" Rochelle said.
"Vell, jez's, you know," Brigitte said. "Vhy zo you dink I came here?" Brigitte added.
"I hate her!" Rochelle cried.
Hermione hastily told Sage to allow Narcissa to pick out everything and to tell her Narcissa that she Hermione wanted her to because of her exquisite taste.
"I'm sorry, Rochelle," Hermione said.
"It isn't your fault. How can my mother be such a whore!" Rochelle cried. Suddenly they heard the front door open and Rochelle quickly dried her tears.
"Hopefully they won't come back here," she said.
"You know I just met you and I already like you," Rochelle said to Hermione.
"Thanks, I feel the same. So, where do you go to school?" Hermione asked as they heard voices.
"Oh, at Beauxbatons," Rochelle answered. "I would have gone to Hogwarts," she added.
"Wow, cool. I go to Hogwarts. Did you know Fleur Delacour?" Hermione asked as they heard footsteps.
"Yeah, she's going out with um, Bill Weasel," Rochelle said. Hermione laughed.
"Weasel, now that's funny," a familiar voice drawled from the door. Hermione and Rochelle turned to see Draco standing there.
"It's actually Weasley," Hermione whispered. Rochelle nodded.
"Hello Rochelle, nice to see you again," Draco said.
"Drayco! Iz zat you?" Brigitte said as she came into the room. When she saw Draco, she ran to him and jumped into his arms. She gave him a really big hug and Hermione narrowed her eyes at this. What right did she have to hug her fiancé? Draco saw it and pushed Brigitte away. She looked stunned.
"I zought zat you cared for me Drayco!" she said coming closer. Draco looked uncomfortable and Hermione giggled. Rochelle leaned over.
"This is great. I mean yes we do get along but she doesn't have to work and she does treat me inferior to her," Rochelle said.
"Look, Brigitte-" but he was cut off as she Brigitte kissed him. Hermione's anger boiled out and she marched over to Brigitte and pulled her off Draco.
"Vhy zid you zo zat?" Brigitte asked, shocked.
"You're kissing my fiancé," Hermione yelled. Draco saw that this was getting ugly.
"Hermione, dear we need to leave," he said, grabbing Hermione's arm. He drug her all the way out of the shop, leaving his mum behind.
"What was that!" he asked once they were out of the shop.
"Well, we're to be married and I really wouldn't like you to go and snog French whores!" Hermione yelled at him.
"Oh," he said. Just then Narcissa came out.
"What happened back there? Brigitte was crying and everything and she said that it was because of Malfoy's whore," Narcissa said.
"I'll tell you. She ran into Draco's arms and kissed him. I just put her in her place," Hermione said. Narcissa nodded.
"Well, I've already been to Hetheyl's Wedding Shop, to put a few dresses back that I thought you might like," Narcissa said.
"Come, it won't take that long. You too, Draco, but no peeking," Narcissa said. So they went into the wedding shop. Draco waited up front while they tried on the dresses. Soon they found the perfect thing. (A/N: I'll describe it in the next chapter) But the price tag was large, 45,500 thousand gallons.
"Let's go to lunch," Narcissa said once they walked out. Hermione and Draco complied and they went into, Chez Diamanta. Hermione saw something on the wall and went to inspect while Narcissa talked to the maitre d'hotel.
Chez Diamanta
Chez Diamanta is named after Diamanta Chaffe. She was the love of Armand Timotheus. The restaurant was founded for her for her love of Armand. Their love however was forbidden because he was Greek/French and she was a French goddess. She had many offers of marriage but she chose him above all others. They married and she bore him twins, Henri and Arabella.Soon after they were born however, Diamanta was killed for choosing Armand. Armand fled with Henri and Arabella to Scotland. There they grew up happy. Henri then came back to France, seeking revenge of the people who killed his mother...
Then it ended. This made Hermione mad. But she heard Draco called her name and she forgot about it. The waiter handed them menus and she decided that she would get Emince de Volaille sauce Roquefort-Pommes de terre sautees. (or thinly sliced chicken with Roquefort sauce with sautéed potatoes.) After everyone had placed their orders, they talked.
"Draco, I would like you to go home after lunch. Tell Lucius that we'll be there in an hour. We have one more stop," Narcissa said. Soon their food came and Hermione ate it greatly. She had always loved French food, even France itself. Narcissa finished and sat back.
"I do hope that you like France. We sometimes take vacations here at our villa," Narcissa said.
"Oh, I love it here!" Hermione said. Narcissa smiled.
"Well, goodbye Draco, dear," Narcissa said as they exited the restaurant.
"Goodbye, Draco," Hermione said. Draco smiled and pulled her closer.
"How about a proper farewell," he whispered in her ear. She sighed then pecked him on the lips, then ducked out of his arms. Narcissa smiled as Draco apparated.
"So where is the last spot?" Hermione asked. Narcissa didn't say anything but Hermione's question was soon answered. They were going to Avril's Lingerie for Wealthy Witches. Hermione stared at it in shock.
"Um, why are we going here?" Hermione asked.
"Because, my dear. You can't go on your honeymoon with a pair of pants and a shirt, even if they are silk," Narcissa said.
"How about this?" Narcissa asked, holding up a short chemise with lace.
"How long is the honeymoon going to be?" Hermione asked, avoiding the question.
"Oh about two weeks. That means that you have to get 14 new nightclothes," Narcissa said.
"Ok," Hermione said meekly. Hermione looked around trying to find not very revealing or sexy lingerie.
"How about this?" Narcissa said, holding up a short, halter chemise.
"I guess," Hermione said. Hermione then realized that she would have to buy sexy lingerie because Narcissa was insisting on it. When they walked out of the store, Hermione owned 14, sexy, revealing or short lingerie. Narcissa grabbed onto her again and they apparate into the green drawing room.
"Ah, Narcissa, you're home," Lucius said. Narcissa smiled then called for Jennie, who took all the bags up to Hermione's room. But, unbeknownst to anyone, Draco came out of his room when the elf walked by with everything...
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Draco grinned evilly and walked back into his room. Then, once he was sure that the elf had left, he snuck into Hermione's room. He walked over to the bed where all the bags were and opened the first. Inside, were many dresses. So he looked in the fourth one and then he dumped it out. In this bag was lingerie. He held up a short, lacey chemise and just imagined Hermione in it. Yum! He realized that they were home, so he put everything back in the bag and on the bed. Then he made his way to the green drawing room...
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The days passed quickly at the manor and Hermione was actually enjoying it. There was going to be an Engagement Party that night and Hermione was getting ready. She had taken a bath in jasmine scented water, put on her lavender dress and was now having her hair and makeup done. Her hair was pulled back and into a beautiful French twist. There was lavender eye shadow and her lips had been outlined with a red lip liner, making them look fuller. She felt someone clasp a string of pearls around her neck. Then she felt someone's arms around her shoulders.
"You look beautiful," Draco whispered in her ear.
"Thank you," Hermione replied. She got up and noticed that Draco was wearing black breeches or something and his shirt was white and ruffled. His overcoat was black also.
"Do you think I look handsome?" he asked teasingly.
"Yes, much so," she answered as he drew her close.
"I thought so," he replied as he leaned down. But, right as he was about to kiss her, his mum burst into the bathroom. They quickly stepped away from each other and Narcissa waltzed over to Hermione. She pushed Hermione into the vanity chair then quickly put the pearl earrings she was holding in.
"You look beautiful but we need to get down to the ballroom," she said as she grabbed Hermione's arm and began to drag her down to the ballroom.
"Uh, mum?" Draco asked.
"Yes," Narcissa asked, stopping.
"Why don't I just carry Hermione? It would be quicker," he offered.
"Great idea," Narcissa said. Draco smiled then swept Hermione into his arms. Then hurried to the entrance to the ballroom on the second floor. Draco set her down and she asked,
"I thought that the ballroom was on the first floor?"
"It is but we're going to be announced and so we're using the second floor entrance," Narcissa said.
All of a sudden they heard everything go quiet then a voice said, Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy! Lucius and Narcissa descended. Draco offered his arm and Hermione took it. As his parents descended, he acted on impulse. He pulled Hermione closer and kissed her. She was shocked but then she began to kiss him back. Unfortunately, they didn't hear, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger! The doors opened and everyone gasped, because Draco and Hermione were kissing, er making out. When she heard gasps, Hermione broke the kiss and noticed that everyone was looking at Draco and herself. They smiled then walked down to join Draco's parents. When the music started again, Draco and Hermione danced. The evening passed quickly for Hermione. Soon, all too soon, it was over. Hermione trudged up the stairs to her room. Next week was the wedding...
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Hermione got up the next morning and went down to breakfast. She ate then heard a gasp from Narcissa. She was holding a copy of The Quibbler. On the front was a picture of Draco and Hermione kissing with the heading of 'Malfoy Heir to Marry Powerful Muggle-Born Witch'. Narcissa flipped to the article itself and began to read.
"What a load of rubbish!" she declared once she was finished. Hermione knew that it was published by Luna's dad and since Luna was dating Ron. Well, they would make it seem like the Malfoy's only wanted her to marry their son so that they could have a powerful witch on their side.
"Narcissa, whatever did it say in there?" Hermione asked.
"I-It made us out like we only wanted you to marry our son so that you would be on the Dark Side," Narcissa said.
"I thought so," Hermione said.
"How could you think so?" Narcissa asked.
"Well, my friend, Ron, well he dates Luna Lovegood and her father is the publisher of the Quibbler. So I figured something along those lines. They will never believe that you're not on You-Know-Who's side even if you gave them proof," Hermione said.
"Oh," Narcissa said.
"That reminds me, Narcissa, do you have a book on Diamanta and Armand?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, it's in my room. I'll get it for you. It is the best book ever. Real life romance is better then fictional," Narcissa said as she glided out of the room.
"Why would you want to read about Diamanta and Armand?" Draco asked.
"Um, it just seemed interesting," Hermione replied.
"Yes, I saw you reading about them a bit while we were in Chez Diamanta. It is quite an interesting story," Draco said. Soon Narcissa returned.
"Here it is," she said, handing the book to Hermione. Hermione smiled then went to her room and put it by her bed...