Hey guys.!! It's me with a BRAND NEW UPDATE!! But before, that there are a few things I might have to clear up.
A reception- as mentioned in the story, it's where the bride's family meets the groom, and the groom's family meets the bride.
Chris- Hermione's ex-boyfriend...dumped her, but now wants her back. Yes, he is a wizard and knows that Hermione is a witch. They met in the ministry.
Thirdly- this story is mainly going to be in Hermione's point of view...rarely in Lisa's...and maybe once or twice in Draco's.
Anyway--- now, on to the chapter!!
CHAPTER 13
Hermione couldn't believe it! Chris! What was he doing here?
Beside her, she felt Draco start a bit. He remembered...
Chris was looking somewhat smug, dressed in a suit, following the blond man and Narcissa. When he saw Hermione, he shot her a triumphant grin.
'Hello Hermione,' Narcissa said. 'Is everything going well? Did you meet anyone?'
'I- um- met Draco's aunt...Elina...' Hermione said, in a low voice.
'I see,' Narcissa replied. 'Well, this is Adrian Chadwick. He works in the Department of Mysteries. And this is Chris Robinson... his mother is my third cousin.'
Seeing a flash of recognition in Hermione's eyes, she added, 'You two know each other, I presume?'
'W- we are acquainted,' Hermione replied, in a quavering voice.
'I see,' Narcissa said. 'Well, why don't we draw two chairs up, and the four of you can chat. I have to go entertain some of the guests.'
She departed, after magicking two chars for Chris and Adrian. As the latter sat down, Hermione got the distinct impression she had seen him before...
Narcissa quickly departed to "entertain a few guests" as she called it. Hermione sat numbly on her chair, her hands clasped on her lap. Lisa gaped at her from behind. Draco was scrutinizing Chris carefully- yes, it was the same person that he had seen in the picture in Hermione's room.
Chris was the first person to speak. He was smiling rather nastily.
'Well, Mione-doll,' he said, in a smug voice, 'How you been keeping?'
Hermione jerked. 'Don't call me that!'
'And why not?' Chris asked.
'Because I am getting married to her. Not you.' Draco said, meaningfully placing an arm around Hermione, who felt a pang of gratefulness towards him.
'She was the one who was dating me.' Chris snapped, looking slightly put out.
Draco calmly smirked back.
There was an awkward silence. Suddenly, Hermione couldn't take it anymore.
'What are you doing here anyway?'
Chris looked slightly bored.
'Mione-doll, I'm a pureblood. All purebloods are related. I knew that Draco was getting engaged, but I didn't know it was to you. That's why the shock came.'
'But wait a minute...' Hermione looked suspicious. 'If you know Draco....then how come he didn't recognize the picture in my room?' she swung her head around to face Draco, who shrugged.
'I know him only be name.' he replied. 'Never seen him.
Hermione felt a wave of disgust towards Chris. She turned to the blonde sitting next to him- Adrian Chadwick. Once more she felt that she had seen him before- but where?
'Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Chadwick' she said, politely
'Call me Adrian,' he replied. After a short pause, he continued. 'Well, Draco, how's life?'
'Good,' Draco replied, non-commitedly.
'How come you never told me you were getting married? Crap, I thought you were still seeing that Pansy girl.'
'Nah,' Draco replied, stifling a disgusted groan. 'I've been seeing Hermione for about two months now.' He lied. He knew that it was unwise to let Adrian know about the forced marriage. Ever since he was a child he hadn't trusted him. And it was a good get-back at Chris. He had the distinct impression he was not going to be very fond of Chris.
Adrian raised his eyebrows.
'Two months? In secret, I suppose.'
'Oh, yes,' Hermione quickly interrupted. 'Actually, I had just broken up with someone, and truth be told, we both felt-.' She grabbed hold of Draco's arm and smiled- 'that is we exposed our relationship, people would think I had been cheating on my ex.'
'But isn't two months a short time to get to know each other?" Adrian persisted. 'Marriage is rather drastic.'
'Oh, Mya and I knew each other from before, School.' Draco replied, carelessly. 'I can see you doubt it Adrian, but we're totally in love.' He pulled Hermione a little closer.
'Mya, huh?' Chris pushed forward.
Draco turned flashing grey eyes at him.
'Yes, that's a pet name.' He replied.
Chris tried to smirk, but faltered under Draco's icy gaze.
'I used to call her Mione-doll,' he mentioned, as if trying to tell Draco that he too used to call Hermione by a private pet name.
'Oh, but Mya sounds so much sweeter, don't you think,' Hermione said, in syrupy voice. She and Draco exchanged a discreet low five from behind their chairs.
It was then that she realized. She and Draco had become close- much closer than they were before. They weren't enemies any more, but allies, together. She felt a warm glow.
'Mya, is everything okay,' Draco asked, in a concerned voice. 'You're flushed.'
Hermione turned to him, her eyes bright.
'Everything's fine,' she replied.
