Chapter 3

Flashback

"Pansy?"

End Flashback

"Yeah. She lives with me in Malfoy manor." He answered nonchalantly.

"Really?"

"Yeah. She is the one who usually takes care of Marco. And Monty when he's not at Hogwarts. She is real nice. Always takes care of me as well. She is a very good mother."

"That's good then."

"Yeah."

"Oh. Well, I have to go. I guess I will see you soon." She said and left.

Draco POV

He went over to Marco lining up.

After he had paid, they went over to the fireplace and flooed back to Malfoy manor.

"Draco. You're already back from Diagon Ally?" Pansy asked.

"Yeah."

Marco yawned.

"You better let Marco sleep. He should be exhausted." Pansy advised.

"Yeah."

Draco led Marco to his room and watched him as he slept. He reminded Draco so much of himself. Marco's hair was the same length as his but he had not inherited the Malfoy silver eyes. Instead his was sky blue. Just like Pansy's. He suddenly remembered the events that took place earlier in the day.

He smiled slightly when he remembered what had happened. He was still in love with Hermione.

"That bloody prophecy…" he cursed unconsciously.

When he found that Marco had been asleep he left Marco's room and headed for his own.

"Draco! Wait. We have to discuss the… the plans. About us…" Pansy interrupted him.

"I am sorry but we can discuss our plans later. I am exhausted and also need my rest. I promise we'll talk soon. I'm sorry Pansy." He told her and locked his door.

He went over to his bed and laid down.

He closed his eyes and sleep immediately took him.

Hermione POV

She went back to Ginny to find her crying.

"Ginny! What's wrong?"

"I… I… what- what if… what if we were never meant to be? What if… not finding a dress is a sign! What of the fates are trying to tell us something?! What if we were never meant to be together?" she sobbed.

"Oh… Ginny… Do you love Harry?"

"Of course!" she said as if insulted that Hermione would think otherwise.

"Then you are meant to be. This might just all be a test. You have to stay strong! For Harry! If you can't manage just because of your wedding dress than what about the troubles you'll have to face later on? You will get through this! Do not lose hope! This is just a dress. Besides, Harry, Ron and I are here for you. Never forget that."

"Im sorry." Ginny said wiping her tears away.

"No need to be sorry. You're in a very delicate state right now." Hermione understood.

"No. I'm sorry for having you go through this and listen to me and my ranting. You're the best friend I've ever had!" Ginny sobbed.

Hermione smiled and hugged Ginny.

Hermione bid Ginny good bye and apparated back to her house. She immediately changed into her night gown and slept peacefully.

The suns rays couldn't have been more welcome as Hermione stretched her arms. She smiled and headed to the bathroom.

She took a quick shower and wrapped herself in a towel. She went over to the sink and brushed her teeth. As soon as she was through, she left her bathroom and went over to her dresser.

She got her wand and flicked it. Her hair was instantly dry. She went over to her closet and looked for an outfit. She was going to Diagon Ally to meet Ginny for another dress search.

She honestly didn't feel like it much. She had been searching for a white gown for days now. She was even considering sketching one out for Ginny instead but she said she didn't want her to be a dress to be a burden to Hermione. Hermione honestly thought that it would have been more convenient to sketch it. She was so tired of looking through so many stores for a dress not meant for her. She knew she promised to help and Ginny was her best friend but she wanted someone by her side as well. Even if she never admitted it.

She chose her fitted jeans and a white shirt. She tied her hair in a ponytail with a white clip.

She was about to apparate when an owl flew through her window. It dropped a letter on her bed and flew off.

She was curious and opened the letter.

Dear Hermione,

I know you are surprised to hear from me so soon but I wanted to invite you to tea. I wanted to talk to you. Besides, Marco and I are alone here. You wouldn't want him to be left alone with me now would you? If you do accept, please use floo powder and say, 'Malfoy Manor.' At around 10 am?

Draco Malfoy

Hermione was surprised.

She was debating with herself. Go to Draco's house, or go with Ginny? On one hand, you promised Ginny. One the other, you haven't spoken to him in ages.

She finally made a decision.

She got a piece of parchment and wrote.

Sorry. I can't come. I will meet you next time. I told a friend id go with them. I hope you understand. See you next time.

Hermione

She sent it off by her owl and watched it fly away still unsure of what she was doing. She checked her watch and gasped.

She grabbed a handful of Floo powder and threw it in the fireplace.

"Malfoy Manor!"

Authors note:

Please send me any review, suggestion, comments or violent reactions of any sort. Go on! I can take it! WAAAAHHHH! Joke! Hehe

To: jealousofhermione14

Hey! Jade is Bill and Fleur's daughter. You know, the part veela in the fourth book? Well, Fred and George are Jade's uncles and Hermione is just called Aunt Hermione coz of respect. You know, when a child calls someone aunt and uncle even if its not by blood just for respect? Well, its like that.

To: all readers

Just to clear things up, Draco left Hermione in Bitter Sweet Symphony because of a prophecy that was overheard by himself. It stated that if he would stay with Hermione, she would die. He didn't want that. Note: he did not hear the whole prophecy. Anyway, it's the prophecies fault!