I awoke early next morning and to my utter disgust Draco was sleeping next to me. Shuddering I realised that I was under the covers. I hadn't fallen asleep under the covers had I? I lifted the covers up and got out of bed. Hang on. Why the hell was I wearing pajamas? I knew for a fact I'd fallen asleep with clothes on. A sudden thought flashed across my mind. He wouldn't! If I find out that he undressed me I'll kill him I thought angrily. I walked across to the large window at the far side of the room. It was nice and sunny outside. I looked down and realised that the Malfoy's had an outdoor swimming pool. Just what I need I thought. A nice refreshing swim would do me good. It was then Malfoy awoke. Groaning loudly he climbed out of bed and headed for a door at the side of the room. Probably the bathroom. When he reappeared we were both fully dressed. I figured he'd did the same as me and magicked himself into clothes. He walked across to me holding out a small box. br /
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"I almost forgot. Your engagement ring. Under no circumstance do you take it off!" he said sounding smug. I got the feeling he knew that he was getting to me. He smirked as I took the ring and forced it on my wedding finger angrily. I had to admit it was beautiful apart from the fact that it had 'Malfoy' engraved on the inside band. Thankfully it was not visible whilst wearing it. I left the room and made my way downstairs to meet Narcissa. We were to go shopping for my dress. She was waiting for me as I entered the large living room. br /
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"Ah, I see Draco has given you the ring. Come my dear, we must hurry. I have a Portkey here which will transport us to Diagon Alley." br /
I forced a small smile as not to seem impolite. She held a piece of what looked like gum wrapper and I figured this was the Portkey. No sooner had I touched it I felt the familiar tug from behind my navel and started spinning fast. For once I wasn't actually banging into the person whom was using the transport also. It was almost as it we had been charmed not to clash. We both landed with a small thud outside a shop which I had never entered nor noticed in Diagon Alley. It was called 'Witch's Wedding Wear'. Grabbing my wrist Narcissa pulled me inside and started showing me lots of different dresses. After what seemed like hours I eventually decided on strapless one which had gold embroidery around the edges. Along with it came a beautiful viel and lovely stiletto heels. It cost 500 galleons and to my utter shock Narcissa paid for it. She also decided to drag me around lots of other shops to buy things such as decorations, invitations and bridesmaid dresses. When we had finished she took me into a fancy resturaunt at the end of Diagon Alley. It was rather expensive so I was relieved to find that she would actually be paying. I was in fact beginning to enjoy her company. She was rather polite and would not let me pay for a thing. We both ordered French Tea and took seats near the back of the resturuant to discuss the wedding. br /
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"Now Hermione, have you given thought to what you want your wedding to be like?" she asked rather sweetly. I hadn't but I'd always had a rough idea of what my big day would be like. br /
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"Well, I'd like the colours to be white, lilac and gold. I also want it to take place in a garden. I've always loved the idea of that!" I responded also smiling. br /
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"That'd work well dear. I was thinking myself that there should be an after party. You know where everyone can celebrate wearing casual clothes ect. Also I'll be needing your guest list tonight so I can post the invitations off tonight." br /
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"Um... Ok." br /
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"Oh and the wedding will be held on the 10th of September." br /
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I nearly choked on my tea. That was only two weeks away not to mention it was a school day. br /
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"Don't worry dear. We know it's a little soon but we thought it would be better. As for school, Dumbledore granted yourself, Draco and guests the day off for the wedding." she said as if reading my mind. "I trust Draco told you that Lucius was talking to Dumbledore in hope of you becoming a Slytherin. Of course the stupid prat refused saying you were not changing houses under any circumstances." she said on a more bitter note. I however was relieved. I mean it's bad enough having to marry a Malfoy but being a Slytherin also. That would be enough for anyone to kill themselves. The rest of the day was quite eventless and by the time we reached the Malfoy Manner clutching lots of bags it was 5pm. I was just about to walk up to my room when Narcissa called me. br /
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"Hermione?" br /
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"Yes Narcissa?" br /
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"We are having a family meal at 8pm. It's our tradition. All of the Malfoys will be here. You will get to meet your new family!" br /
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I shuddered. The thought of being a new member of the Malfoy family was quite sickening, however I kept smiling. br /
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"Wonderful. I'd love to meet the family. May I ask you a question Narcissa?" br /
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"Of course." br /
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"Why didn't Mal...I mean Draco get to help choose the wedding stuff?" br /
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"The girls get to plan it. That to is a Malfoy tradition." br /
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I smiled and made my way towards the room exit. Once out of any Malfoy earshot I muttered quietly to myself as I advanced up the stairs. br /
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i These Malfoys and their bloody traditions! /i br /
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b Authors Note - I know this is a pretty small chapter but longer ones will come soon. As they all say its about the quality not the quantity. Feel free to check it out though. Bye for now. br /
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