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Hermione ran down the hallway and collapsed in a parlor room and continued crying even harder. As she quieted down she pulled her legs into her chest and buried her head into her arms, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She lazily looked up and met the eyes of past friend who was smirking down at her and said…

"Okay Granger since I see talking didn't go so well, then maybe you'd like to try this my way."

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Chapter 4- Shuffled Pairings

Hermione rolled her eyes and put out her hand so he could pull her up. Once he did she rubbed her eyes and smoothed down her wrinkled shirt. After a moment passed, she was finally done fixing herself and said, "Blaise, I don't need your help."

"Oh yeah, of course. You were clearly doing just fine before." He sarcastically replied.

"Shut up."

"C'mon Granger don't be so stubborn. Look, I know you're upset…I'm not very happy either, and I think we could both profit out of this together."

"What are you talking about Blaise? Draco's already your best friend, so what are you going to benefit from?"

"Yeah he's my best friend, but he's not the same since you left him-"

"I left him? That is NOT what happened."

"Yeah well that's not how I saw it-"

"You don't know the half of it so I suggest you end this right now!"

"Alright! My mistake, I don't really know what happened but you can't blame me for making assumptions.- I mean that night you guys came back from the portkey, you slapped him and ran the other way. Then you never left Potter or Weasley's side so I could never ask you…and every time I tried to ask Draco he shot death glares at me. But Granger, I didn't come down here to argue with you- I know you want him back, so hear me out."

Hermione looked like she was fighting back more tears after she started to remember that night when it all happened. Pushing it out of her mind she agreed.

"Fine."

"You're welcome."

"I never said thank-"

"Hermione!" Draco yelled, jogging down the hallway, snapping both Blaise and her heads towards his direction. As he entered the room, he looked confused at his best friend. "Blaise? What are you doing here?"

"I was just talking to Granger, she seemed upset." He said plainly.

"Yeah I know she's upset, I'm not stupid. But why are you here?"

"OHHH! Why am I here? I get it! Well you see, there was supposed to be this wedding until-"

"BLAISE!"

"I'm just kidding mate. Don't worry, I was just talking to her."

"Yeah well now I need to talk to her." Draco said annoyed.

"Draco, maybe I don't want to talk to you right now." Hermione said in a soft voice.

"Hermione, don't act childish-"

"I am 24 years old and no child, so please don't compare me to one." Hermione said, still a little offended from his words in the argument a few minutes before.

"Hermione, please-"

"Begging is not very attractive darling." interrupted Aleesa who came into the room in jeans and a white blouse. All her wedding makeup and accessories were still on; it looked like she just changed her clothes. Hermione, Blaise, and Draco all watched her enter and did not know exactly what to say.

"Now. Hermione, isn't it? Yes, thought so. I'm curious to know what you are still doing her in my chapel. Haven't you caused enough damage?" said Aleesa with a small smirk plastered on her face.

For some reason, Hermione could not help but feel submissive to Aleesa. She figured that many probably did. She had that kind of presence about her that screamed 'I'm powerful, don't mess'. She was probably a bit kinder if one got to know her, but dangerous if they were on her bad side, and Hermione certainly was.

"I-er-"

"Yes she has caused enough damage, so now my love is coming with me." Said Blaise proudly and took a step over to Hermione. Hermione immediately felt all the blood drain from her face. Of course it was not true, but she could not object because Aleesa would Avada Kedevera her in a second. However, her not saying anything also made Draco think it was true. She felt faint and needed to sit down. She found a pitcher of water and started pouring herself a drink.

"What!" came from Aleesa and Draco, but Aleesa could not hear Draco's surprise because she was too relieved to hear anything else.

"Care to elaborate Blaise?" Draco tried to say as calmly as he could, but steam was literally coming out of his ears.

"You know Draco, today is Hermione and my 1 year anniversary-"

Blaise was interrupted again but this time it was by Hermione. At hearing Blaise's last statement while she was drinking, she spit out all her water across the table, dropped her glass, and started couching.

Instinctively, Draco started to go to her, but was cut off by a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey Draco, I think I can take it from here!" He said loud enough so Aleesa could hear him, but then whispered in his ear and said "Meet me out in the hall in 5 minutes. Trust me, Hermione and I are not together." Draco feeling relieved yet even more confused, reluctantly left the room.

Blaise smiled at Aleesa and briskly walked over to Hermione. When she heard Blaise sitting next to her she forcefully grabbed his tie so their faces were just inches apart.

"Blaise, I'm going to say this is such plain terms that even you can understand. What. The. Hell. Do. You. Think. You're. Doing?" Hermione said through clenched teeth.

"Don't worry, it's all apart of the plan." He answered in a hurried whisper

"I don't see how this is going to get me Draco back!"

"I'll explain later, just play along with me or else it's not going to work-"

"But what about Draco?"

"He'll understand shortly…but if you don't pretend now to get pass Aleesa, it won't work."

"Okay, fine, but you better know what you're doing Blaise."

"I do, now laugh-"

"What?"

"Laugh!"

"Why?"

"Either that or we kiss-"

"HAHAHAHAHA!" Hermione tried to laugh as convincing as she could.

Blaise gave Hermione a quick peck on the cheek and she let him go. They both sat down side by side on the couch and Aleesa felt it was safe to come over. She sat across from them with a small smile on her face.

"So, 1 month anniversary?"

"Yes." Blaise answered

"I thought you said 1 year."

Blaise silently cursed himself for forgetting the time he had said. He knew that she was going to test them. She was like Hermione in that way. Neither she nor Aleesa would believe it anything unless it was proven to them; Blaise just hoped Hermione was paying close attention.

"Blaise! Stop that!" Hermione said playfully hitting him on the arm. "He always does that, to see if I notice. Blaise loves to play little mind games to try to trick people…I tell him its rude all the time but he still acts like a child, you know?"

"Yes, I do." Aleesa said, not thoroughly convinced yet. "So, when did you get married?" she asked, noticing neither of them were wearing wedding bands.

"Oh we aren't married! It's our first anniversary that we've been together." Hermione answered with a proud smile painted on her face. In reality she whished she went to talk to Draco when he had asked.

"Oh how sweet. So, do you know Draco well?"

"Yes" she answered a little too quickly.

"Really?"

"Yeah Aleesa. I mean, we all went to school together and Draco and I are best mates. I think she should know him well." Blaise said covering for her while putting his arm around her shoulder to make them look more like a couple.

"But I'm just a little confused…why did you interrupt my wedding?"

They both fell silent; they were stumped.

"It wasn't for Draco?" she asked, pushing a little farther.

"No!" they both answered laughing. "Of course not!...Stop that!" Smiling they fell into each other's arms, hoping it would cover up the nervousness in their eyes.

"So…why?"

"Well this morning we got in our biggest fight yet and he walked out on me. He told me he was leaving for good and I believed him, although he really just went to go calm down. Anyway- I followed him all the way here, and I yelled for him to stop not noticing where I was or what I was doing. I see now it was clearly at the wrong time and I'm sorry for that."

Blaise looked at Hermione very impressed. The story sounded a little far-fetched, but he figured she would not question it.

"Why didn't you apparate?"

He was wrong.

"Well, I didn't know where he was going."

"You didn't know where he was going?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"Blaise does not have to tell me where he's going at every minute of the day, I trust him."

"Okay but what I don't get is why you didn't know where he was going."

"I just told you. It's because I tru-"

"I heard what you said, but I don't believe you."

"Excuse me?"

"If you claim you know Draco fairly well then I assume you and him are friends. Even if you were not friends, I think Blaise, being Draco's 'best man', would have been talking about Draco's wedding for ages. And even if he did not mention it at all, then I'm sure he would have told you a day prior to. And,since I've been planning this wedding with Draco, I've seen Blaise a lot…too many times if you ask me…so I'm sure I would have seen or heard about you if you were with him for a year."

Now they were definitely scared. Blaise was almost positive Hermione was going to run out crying again while blaming everything on him, and he knew Aleesa figured them out. Surprisingly, Hermione contradicted the actions he thought she would display

"First of all…I never answered you're question before when you asked if it was our one month or one year anniversary. I only said for Blaise to stop acting childish and I said it was our first anniversary. So to clear that up…It is our first anniversary ever, of one month. Why do you think I spit out my water- or why do you think Draco acted surprised when he said it was our 1 year? And, why do you think you've never seen me before? Last month I was moved away on business in America, so Blaise had to apparate to come see me, which was a big part of our fight last night. Draco probably never talked about me this month because he was too busy getting ready for the wedding. Sure he probably asked how I was doing every once in a while but it's not that important. Second- I didn't know where Blaise was going because I thought the wedding was next weekend. I was supposed to come home last night, get a dress today, work from home this week, and then go to the wedding next Saturday. Blaise was so busy helping you two this week that I don't think he noticed I had the wrong date planned. We didn't see each other all last week anyways. Third- I know I didn't say anything before when we talked…well when you talked…cause I was so upset thinking Blaise and I were over-and I know I ruined you're wedding but since it doesn't have anything to do with you or draco, I'd appreciate it if you were a little nicer to me."

Aleesa took it all in, thought about it, and decided she was telling the truth. After all, they looked like they were in love, and everything seemed to make sense. She then figured she should get to know Hermione better since she was friends with Draco.

Blaise looked at Hermione after she finished and was so thankful she was the smartest witch of their time. He instantly remembered he was supposed to meet with Draco 10 minutes ago.

"Alright it looks like Hermione said just about everything so I have to go. I'll see you two in a few minutes."

Blaise kissed Hermione on the check and walked past them. He then turned around behind Aleesa's back and started jumping up and down mouthing, 'THAT WAS GREAT! YOU ARE A GENIOUS!' and ran out the room. Hermione smiled; she was proud of herself for being quick on her feet, but she was still upset and longed to see Draco.

"Hermione, I apologize."

"No you don't have to apologize. I would be the same way if it happened to me."

"Let me make it up to you. How about dinner?"

"No that won't be necessary. I'll just wait for Blaise."

"Hermione, I won't take no for an answer! Hey, do it for me, these two guys wear me out. I need a girl break." She said playfully.

"I know what you mean." Hermione agreed thinking of Ron and Harry.

"Great, it's settled. Let's go."

Hermione reluctantly went along. To add on to her emotions, she now felt guilty; this woman wanted to be nice to her and she was planning to take her fiancée away.

"5 minutes? You're a little late. Time is not that difficult of a concept Blaise." said Draco impatiently.

"Will you shut up? I am saving your ass so I'd expect a little more gratitude."

"You don't sound like you're saving my ass by seeing Hermione."

"I'm not seeing her. I would think in the longer time given you would have realized that by now."

"Then why are you pretending to be dating, and why isn't she protesting?"

Blaise thought about this a little too long for Draco's liking. He couldn't tell Draco that he and Hermione were trying to break him and Aleesa apart. After all, he only saw Hermione a few times today after 7 years. What they needed was more time…

"You know, maybe I shouldn't care."

"No, no! You should care, and we're just pretending so that Aleesa did not hex her."

"She wouldn't do that."

"Are you kidding? If she knew she came face to face with your first and only love, she would turn around and do it in a second."

"Yeah I see your poin- what do you mean only love. I love Aleesa." He said more to himself then to Blaise.

"You sure? You don't sound to convincing."

"Blaise you are confusing the hell out of me. You never had problems with her before. Now that Hermione came you're acting different."

"Because I couldn't do anything about it before."

"Do anything about it? Wait, so you decided you hated her a long time before?"

"I never said I hated her. She's just not Hermione."

"I know that."

"So don't you think you're making a mistake being with her?"

"I don't know what I think anymore."

"So what are you going to order?" Aleesa happily asked Hermione. She was beginning to like her more and more in the past half hour given. She was asking her questions about her and Blaise ever since they got in the car. Since Hermione lied the whole time, she dismissed Aleesa's doubts and confirmed her relief that she and Draco had 'no relationship'.

"I'm not sure."

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm just kind of tired."

"Well, you can stay at the manor if you want to."

"The Malfoy Manor?" Hermione asked terrified, remembering that horrible night.

"Yes, why is that a problem?"

"No, no problem, I think I'll just go home."

"Alright, if you're sure."

"Thank you, but I'm sure. I'm going to go to the bathroom and I'll get our drinks from the bar on the way back."

"Thanks."

Hermione smiled and then walked over to the bathroom quickly. Bringing up memories of Malfoy Manor made her sick…but when she got up she did not see the person across the room who watched her leave the table and sat in her seat.

"Hey! How's everything going?" Aleesa asked excitedly to see one of her best friends sit at the table.

"Great, great, and you?" she answered.

"Well, the day started off shaky but it's better now. I thought you weren't coming in until next week."

"Well I wasn't, but I felt so bad for missing you and Draco's wedding that I felt I should at least come in at night and take you our for dinner."

"Oh that's so sweet of you. But since I'm already at dinner you can join us; we can go out later for desert after I drop her back home."

"Yeah, about her…were you just sitting with Hermione Granger?"

"Um, if Granger is her last name then yes I was. Do you know her?"

"Most definitely. But the question is, do you know her?"

"Well I just met her today. It's really funny actually. I was pissed at first but then I was grateful because I figured now you can be in the wedding!"

"That's great… wait how can be in it? It didn't happen already?"

"Well it's postponed a while because she interrupted the wedding-"

"I bet she did."

"Why would you say that?"

"Anyone who graduated from Hogwarts in our class would have said the same thing."

"Am I missing something?"

"It would seem that way."

"Does it have to do with her and Blaise?"

"Her and Blaise? As in, a couple?"

"Yes"

"That's ridiculous!"

"No it's not- it's their one month anniversary."

"Haha! Not if Draco had anything to say about it. He wouldn't allow Blaise to date her."

"Why not? Draco doesn't have any rule over her."

"Oh yes he does. In fact, he would never allow anyone to date her except for him. Back in Hogwarts I would have loved if he treated me with the same protection as he had over her. That's okay though, he's like a brother to me now. Anyways, she's only friends with Blaise because he and Draco are close."

"Wait, wait a second. I thought it was switched. Aren't she and Draco friends because he and Blaise are close?"

"No Aleesa. What have they been telling you?"

"I don't know. But I'm about to find out soon." said a newly angered Aleesa. She observed Hermione trudge back to the table and watched her eyes widen as Hermione saw who the woman in her seat was. She slowly took the chair across from them.

"So, feeling better?" asked Aleesa.

"Yes I feel fine. What are you doing here?" she said directing her attention at the woman on the other side of her.

"Granger! How long has it been? 7 years? Wow…I guess time changes a lot of things." responded the woman hatefully smirking at her.

"What are you talking about?" angrily spat Hermione.

"Hey Hermione, watch the attitude. There is no need for you to get angry. If anyone gets the right to then it should be me. I don't like getting lied to Hermione, and Pansy here tells me that you have a lot of explaining to do."