DISCLAIMER: Sadly I do not own Harry, Ron or Draco...that's only true in my dreams...

Author's Note: Thanks to all who reviewed...I know we are all anxiously awaiting this chapter.  So I decided to sit down and write this chapter instead of doing my homework.  ;)  Umm...ok guys...you're gonna have to imagine that Draco waited a few years before he came to the States to attend college...I didn't realize that I needed that factor until I started writing this chapter...so it's very important that you add that fact into your mental bank.

~*~Chapter Twenty-Two~*~

~*~Draco POV~*~

When I arrived at the restaurant I saw Potter and Weasley standing outside.  'This just isn't my week.  I'm expected to behave around the two biggest pains in my side from Hogwarts...ha!  Not hardly.'  But then another voice broke into my thoughts telling me that if I wanted to keep Hermione in my life, I would HAVE to behave like a gentleman.  So, counting down from ten to reduce my anger, I headed towards Harry and his red-headed side-kick.

Then, swallowing all my pride, I spoke, "Hello there Harry...*gulp*...Ron."

"Hello Draco," and wonders never cease as they managed to speak at the same time.

"So...what exactly have you two been up to since Hogwarts??"

Harry spoke first, "Well...after graduation I went in to training to be an auror.  After officially becoming an auror and getting my first job assignment, I married Ginny.  We dated my entire last year of Hogwarts."

"Ah, yes, I remember catching you two snogging in the hallways during my days as a Prefect.  So, Ron, what about you?"

"Well, I actually went to a wizarding university and got a degree in Defense Against the Dark Arts.  I've been the DADA teacher at Hogwarts now for the past year and a half.  I think this might be a record for keeping the DADA position at Hogwarts."

Before I could comment on Weasley's ability to deal with the dudderhead students who widely attended Hogwarts, I was interrupted by the appearance of two angels.  I recognized them as Hermione and her best friend...what was her name again??  Oh yeah, Becca.  I saw the two girls whispering and Becca was noticeably eyeing Ron.  'Great...it's bad enough that I have to put up with a dinner with these two...but now an oogling Ron?!?!  Were the fates testing me??'

Hermione's soft voice interrupted my current thoughts.  "Guys this is my friend, Becca.  Becca this is Draco, Harry and you are?"

"I'm Ron Weasley.  I attended Hogwarts with Harry.  Pleasure to meet you Hermione...Becca."  Then he proceeded to plant a kiss on Becca's hand.  I couldn't stand anymore of this...I knew Hermione expected me to be a perfect gentleman, but my patience was running thin.  Then, as if she could feel my uneasiness she leaned in to me...pulling my arm around her waist and holding that arm with both of her own.  I lightly kissed the top of her head, whispering in her ear as I leaned down, "I've missed you."

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Dinner was an interesting time indeed.  We talked about our Hogwarts days, which proved difficult, seeing how all our memories involved some kind of fight or argument between myself and Harry and Ron.  Hermione and Becca told us about their days going through the muggle school system, which proved to be a very interesting conversation.  Many things had to be explained to Harry and Ron because of their lack of knowledge of the muggle world...and some things I was even able to explain because of the small amount of knowledge of muggle things that I had learned from Hermione.

Throughout dinner I had been able to openly display my affections for Hermione...she allowed me to keep my arms around her...or lightly blow into her ear and whisper words of love to her.  I was so glad to finally have her in my arms again.  I noticed Hermione's friend Becca was sharing some of the same affections with Ron.  Then I noticed Harry sitting there, probably feeling like a third wheel.  Although I couldn't blame how he felt, I was too happy to have Hermione back by my side.  Then, like an angel of mercy, the waiter came and brought us our check.  Harry quickly took it, telling us that he would pay for the meal...then quickly telling us all good-bye.  He said that he wanted to get back to the hotel to call Ginny before it got too late...but I knew that he was just using it as a scape-goat to get away from us love birds.

~*~Hermione POV~*~

It was so nice of Harry to pay for dinner like that, but I knew why he wanted to get away.  The table was practically oozing with love...between myself and Draco and then Becca and Ron.  We were practically all over each other through dinner.  I was surprised that we were even able to eat our meal.  Of course Becca and Ron were practically feeding each other.  They kept giving each other things off of the other's plate...it was quite a disgusting display.  But then again, Draco and I had our own little "display" going on for everybody in the restaurant.  I couldn't help myself though...I mean you stay away from someone like that for so long...and you just go crazy.  And I did almost go crazy.  But my insanity is over and I have Draco back in my life now...and it doesn't seem like he's ever gonna let go...not that I'm complaining or anything.

When we got outside the restaurant, Draco spoke up, "Well...the night is still young...what shall we do now??"

"OOHHH!!  How about a long walk on the beach??  It's close to Ron's hotel anyway..." Becca suggested.

"Wonderful idea Becca!"  And so the four of us headed to the beach...

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So there you have it folks...*The Dinner*...of course now you all have to wait for the next chapter...*The Beach*...oOo...romance is in the air folks!  Remember to Read and Review!!