The Plan

By: Malfoy-Amazing-Bouncing-Ferret

Chapter 6: To Tell Or Not To Tell The Parents

When Hermione arrived at the Granger home, Mrs. Granger jumped out of a chair in the kitchen and threw her arms around her daughter, hugging her tightly.

"Hello mum. I've missed you too. Now can I please breath?" Hermione asked, out of breath.

"Come on Janice, let go of the poor girl." Mr. Granger chuckled from the kitchen doorway.

"Sorry, Hermione. You've been gone for ages!" Mrs. Granger said, letting go.

"Hey pumpkin. We've missed you." Mr. Granger hugged Hermione.

"Missed you too, dad."

"Your friends got here safely. They're in the basement right now, if you want to go visit."

"Ohhhh! Yes, I'll go visit now. I'll be up when dinner is ready." she squealed, heading for the basement door.

Running down the basement stairs, Hermione heard someone shout, "What's happening? Who's there?"

"Severus! It's me!" Hermione said, throwing her arms around his neck.

"Hermione? You're here already? How long will you be staying?" He asked, kissing the top of her head and hugging her tightly, lifting her into the air.

"Yes, I'm here. Harry told us that we should wait a week and get our rest. I'm staying for a week!" she held his face in her hands and pressed her lips to his.

"Merlin! A week! I don't think a week is enough." he set her back to the ground.

"I know a week isn't long. I wish I could stay longer but I have to help Harry. So, how has your stay here been?"

"It's been alright. Now that you're here, it's going to be better."

"Where are Draco and Narcissa?"

"Narcissa is taking a short nap before dinner and Draco is upstairs looking at that black box in the family room."

"Oh! You mean Draco has discovered the muggle device called the TV? I need to see this."

Hermione and Severus walked into the family room to see Draco watching the TV.

"So, Draco, what has you so engrossed on the tele?" Hermione asked.

"It's something that your father calls The Wizard of OZ. I like it. You muggles are so interesting; I never thought that your kind could be so…so…so…"

"Amazing?" Hermione asked, with amusement.

"Yes. Now that I know how you muggles live, I'm kind of envious. I love it!"

By the time Draco was finished Hermione was giggling madly, holding onto Severus' arm for support.

"Hey everyone, dinner is ready." Mr. Granger shouted from the kitchen.

"I'll go get mother. You two can go on without me." Draco said, standing up and leaving the room.

At the dinner table, Narcissa and Janice were deep into a conversation about the difference between muggle and wizarding money. While Draco was telling Mr. Granger of the different businesses in the magical world. Hermione and Severus, on the other hand, were sharing knowing glances.

"Hermione?" Severus asked, leaning in closer so only she could hear.

"Yes?"

"Do you think, that perhaps, we should tell your parents about us? They're going to find out sooner or later."

"Right now?"

"Well, yes. I think we should do it now."

"What if they're so mad that they refuse to let you stay here anymore? I don't want them to kick you out. You'll be found and perhaps killed! I don't want you to die."

"Hermione! What are the two of you whispering about over there?" Mr. Granger asked.

"Nothing, dad, nothing."

"Nonsense! Tell us what is so interesting that you don't want to share with the rest of us!"

"Daddy, it's nothing!"

"Hermione, let's just tell them. They want to know." Severus persuaded.

"Fine! We'll tell them if you really want to be thrown out." Hermione turned to look at her parents. "Mum, dad, Severus and I are engaged. As soon as this war is over we plan to marry."

The room was silent except for the sound of Draco's silver ware lightly scratching against his plate. Mr. and Mrs. Granger both stared from Hermione to Severus. Then, Mr. Granger took another bite of his steak. "Congradulations pumpkin. But I think, if there is a slight chance that one of you may die in this war, why not marry now."

"What?" Hermione asked, dumbfounded.

"Yes, get married before you leave." Mr. Granger stood up and walked over to the calendar on the wall. "Let's see…today's Wednesday" For a minute all that they could hear was mumbling. "I've go it!" He turned to look at Hermione and Severus. "Get married tomorrow evening."

"What! Daddy, that's too soon! Why are you not mad at me?"

"I want you to be happy, Hermione. As long as you're happy, I'm happy. Besides, I like Severus."

"I agree with your father, Hermione. I'll support you on your decisions, whatever they may be." Janice said.

Hermione looked at Severus. "What do you think?"

"Would you like to get married tomorrow?

"I know that the sensible side of me is giving in. I also think that it's too soon."

"We've been together for two years, it hasn't been too soon."

" I suppose you're right." she looked back at her parents. "We'll get married tomorrow."

A/N: Sorry I haven't updated my story. I've been so busy that I haven't had much time to even think about the next few chapters. I'll try to update sooner.

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