Author's Note: Wow guys!! I am SO SO SO SO SO very sorry!! I cannot believe it's been so freakin long since I last updated. I've had some writer's blockage plus all my teachers decided to gang up on me during my sophomore year of college. School sux!! But anyway, here I am…I have by no means abandoned this story and I don't plan to. So with that said…on with Chapter 24…
Disclaimer: Nope…still not mine. But dear lord how I wish I owned Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy…and then I would make them my personal slaves…mwahahahahaha!! P.S. Something wicked this way comes…June 4th, 2004. Oh yeah…I so just saw the trailer on the big screen yesterday…it's so much better than the download I got off the internet!! Harry, Ron and Draco are all so super hott in this movie!! Ok sorry…on with the story…
~*~Chapter 24~*~
Time went by for Draco and Hermione along with Ron and Becca. Draco and Hermione's relationship continued to strengthen as time went on. The two were nearly inseparable. The two went on many dates, often ending with a long make-out session and never much more. Draco had much respect for Hermione and her feelings on the subject of sex. The two had discussed this topic one night after a heavy make-out session, and Hermione admitted to being a virgin and wanting to wait until she felt completely ready before she went too far. Draco, being the perfect gentleman he was, accepted her decision and made a quick exit, telling Hermione that he had to go before he did something that he would regret later. Ron and Becca's relationship had progressed, mostly with the aid of letters by owl and a few weekend visits from Ron. The distance was tough on the pair, but they dealt with it well. And Ron promised to try to arrange to spend most of his Christmas holiday with Becca. And so that brings us to the present time, just a few weeks before winter break and finals for Draco, Hermione, and Becca.
~*~Draco's POV~*~
I could not believe how well my relationship with Hermione was progressing. I had almost lost her for a moment, but after that dinner and walk on the beach, we've been closer than ever. Christmas was coming up and I had a grand surprise planned for Hermione. I was going to have a talk with Albus and Ron tonight. We were going to arrange for Hermione and Becca to spend their holiday at Hogwarts so they could see where Ron and I went to school. They had also never been to London, so of course we would spend a weekend in muggle London. Because Hermione and Becca were muggles, I had to set specific arrangements with Albus so they would be allowed into the wizarding world. Certain wards had to be changed in order to allow the girls into Hogwarts and not to mention passing through Platform 9 and ¾.
Later that evening…
"Albus, I have a favor to ask of you…well actually I guess Ron and I both do." Draco sat across from his old headmaster along with Ron Weasley at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade. He had apparated there just a few moments ago. And after ordering a butterbeer for everyone, he started the conversation that would hopefully lead to the best holiday he had ever had.
"Certainly my boy, what is it?"
Ron was the next to speak up, "Well sir, you see…it's like this…Draco and I…well…that is…"
"I think what Ron is trying to say is that we have both established relationships with muggles, and we were wondering if you would possibly allow them entrance into the wizarding world so that they would be able to spend the winter holiday here with Ron and I at Hogwarts."
"Certainly my boys…I'm sure something can be arranged. I'll set the wards to allow the girls…but only the girls. We don't want any other muggles working their way into our world. I trust that you boys trust these ladies."
"Completely." Draco and Ron answered together.
"If you boys put your complete trust in to these ladies, then I have no choice but to do the same. I'm sure that the ladies who have won the hearts of two of Hogwarts finest must be quite something."
"They are." The two boys spoke together.
"Then it's settled. Just let me know when you plan to come through the platform at 9 and ¾ and I will set the wards to open for the two young ladies."
"Well sir, the winter holidays start December 17 at the college…so I figure we'll take a flight the next morning."
"Alright Draco, I'll open the wards and if anything changes, be sure to let me know."
"Of course sir."
"Is that all you boys needed?"
Draco and Ron looked to one another and shook their heads, "No sir, that would be it. And thank you so much. I know the girls will appreciate this so much. We've been able to tell them all we can about our world, but it'll seem so much more complete when we can actually show them."
"I understand boys. Draco, be careful apparating back to America. And I guess Ron and I will see you in a few weeks."
Draco stood and shook hands with Albus and then turned to Ron, "Ron, would you like to come by the college this weekend so we can announce our surprise to Hermione and Becca. I'm sure it would be nice for them to hear about the plans from the both of us."
"Of course Draco, I'll see you Saturday."
"Until then." And with a pop Draco was gone.
Okay guys, sorry it's a bit shorter than my other chapters, but I will try to post the next chapter soon. I know what I want to write, it's just actually finding the time to write. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and don't forget to read and review!! ~surfngurl~