About a week later, Draco and Hermione got another letter from Lucius.

You two can come to the manor now. Potter's death will occur shortly after your arrival. Although the Dark Lord has agreed that we will allow Hermione to talk to Potter about joining us instead of dying. He has already said that he'd rather die than join us, but I have a feeling that Hermione might be able to change his mind. We expect you to arrive tomorrow morning. Use the portkey that I sent along with this letter. If you do not show, then I will suspect something is wrong and send people to search for you. Although, I still do not know where you have stayed this summer Draco, but I trust you.

L.M.

Hermione took a breath and re-read the letter.

"What do we do? I know that Harry won't want to join," she said.

"I don't know, we'll have to figure it out. Does he know that you're a spy?" Draco asked.

"I don't think so. Oh no, this is horrible," Hermione said, distressed.

Draco smiled at her.

"You're smiling? At a time like this?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, because you look so cute when you're distressed," Draco replied.

"Well I'm so glad that I amuse you so much!" Hermione exclaimed.

Hermione stormed out of the room and Draco ran after her.

"Hermione wait! I didn't mean to offend you," he called.

Hermione stopped short and Draco collided with her. Before they hit the ground, Draco grabbed Hermione and spun around making sure he hit the ground and not her.

"Oh! Are you okay?" Hermione gasped and looked at him.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Draco managed to say, even though he got the wind knocked out of him.

Hermione didn't make any attempt to get off of Draco, instead, she leaned down and boldly kissed him.

'What is she doing?' Draco thought.

'What am I doing?' Hermione thought.

Although both knew they shouldn't do it, neither tried to stop. Instead, Draco deepened the kiss and made Hermione let out a small moan. Draco laughed.

"Did you like that then?" Draco asked.

Hermione didn't respond; she only nodded. Draco finally got off of Hermione and she looked upset. Draco helped her off of the ground and smiled at her.

"We should really get ready to go," he said.

"Okay," Hermione replied, a little disappointed.

Hermione and Draco got all of their things ready and when they were about to use the portkey, Draco stopped them.

"We can't go just yet, there's something I need to give you," he said.

"What?" Hermione asked.

Draco reached into his pocket and brought out a small box. Hermione looked at it for a minute, and then she took it. She opened the box and saw the most beautiful diamond ring in the world.

"What's it for?" she asked.

"We are married right? Lucius won't believe me if we show up and you're not wearing a wedding ring," Draco said. I hope you realize that I'm handing you my heart Hermione, otherwise I'll never get through this experience, he thought.

I can't believe this, he's giving a ring that's fit for a queen all for a false marriage. I can't take it without giving him my heart and I don't think he wants it, Hermione thought.

Hermione put on the ring and smiled at Draco. Then she frowned when he took it off.

"I was showing it to you first, the groom has to put the ring on the bride," he said.

Hermione caught her breath and she heard Draco say, "Til death do us part."

"Til death do us part," she heard herself reply.

Draco leaned down and placed his lips on Hermione's.

Oh my god! He's kissing me! He hasn't kissed me since that night I slept with him, and then he didn't want me! This is the best moment of my life. Oh, what if Draco really does love me?