M&M's:Malfoys and Mudbloods
Chapter Four: I Do
Thoughts/Lyrics
A year and a half ago
The girls were getting ready to attend Daphne's wedding at Hermione's apartment, it was a frenzy of brushes, make-up and hair curlers. The girls were all bridesmaids, with Pansy as the maid of honor. The girls wore matching strapless gowns that hug their bodies to their hips, where in gently fanned out, creating a princess like skirt. Each dress was in a pastel version the girls' favorite color, Millie had a peach dress, Ginny's was periwinkle, Pansy's was whisper pink, and Hermione's was jade. The girls had all decided to wear their hair up for the occasion. They all had their hair up in a bun, Hermione's only difference being a few wispy tendrils that framed her face.
The girls were surprisingly finished getting ready by the time the guys arrived. Five limo doors opened as the men that stepped out left the girls breathless, all looking devastatingly handsome in their tuxedos. "My, if I didn't know any better I'd think I was looking at the next James Bond." Ginny gushed as she pinned a white rose buttoner on Blaise's lapel.
"Shaken not stirred." He joked back as he extended his arm to escort her to the limo that was waiting outside.
"You look beautiful Millie." Ron commented as she too pinned his buttoner on.
"Did you bring your guitar?" she questioned ignoring his compliment all together. After a drunken night at one of the Weasley Twins infamous BBQ bashes, everyone learned how gifted a guitarist Ron was, and what an amazing voice Millicent possessed. The duo had since been the source of many a bonfire sing-a-long.
Daphne had asked if Millie would sing at her wedding, of course Millie couldn't say no, and Ron had been approached by Neville to accompany her on his guitar.
Ron sighed as he ran a hand through his hair, which was surprisingly combed, "Yes, it's in the limo."
"Good, I'm glad you did something right!" she didn't even wait for him to offer his arm as she headed out to the limo.
Ron sighed disappointedly, not noticing the looks of pity he was receiving from those who remained.
"Poor guy," Pansy watched him walk out to the limo to join Millie. Ron had been trying to win over Millicent for some time now. Millie on the other hand would have nothing of it. Hermione could tell the proud Slytherin was in fact infatuated with the charming redhead, yet she refused to let her guard down.
Pansy turned back to Harry and pinned the buttoner on his lapel, "Thanks for agreeing to take me." She smiled at him.
He returned the smile, "I honored that you asked me." He kissed her hand before leading her out to their awaiting limo.
Hermione watched as Draco watched Pansy leave in the arms of another man, she gingerly took his hand in hers, causing him to face her, "Are you ok?" she could see the pain in his eyes that he tried to hide.
"No, but I will be," he watched the limo drive off, "I just want her to be happy, and if she's happy with Harry, then so be it."
Hermione pinned his buttoner and fixed his tie, "Well then you're bigger person than I am, because I still want Viktor to rot in hell for what he did to me." She smiled trying to lighten the mood.
Draco turned to the woman who had quickly become his closest confidant, "I've told you a million times Hermione, that man's an idiot for letting you go."
"As is Pansy, don't give up on love Draco, cause once you do, love gives up on you."
That caused Draco to chuckle, "Writing for Hallmark now are we?"
Hermione giggled as they headed out to the remaining limo, "That was kind of corny wasn't it?" she laughed more as Draco nodded, "But it cheered you up." She winked before disappearing into the limo.
"That it did." He smiled getting in after her.
The wedding had been a beautiful ceremony, Daphne's family had spared no expense and the reception kicked off at the prestigious Starlight Tower's, penthouse ballroom.
Hermione watched Draco as he watched Harry twirl Pansy around the dance floor, pain and longing evident in his eyes. "Come one Draco; let's show them how it's done." She smiled as she stood up, offering him her hand.
Draco smiled back at her and agreed, letting her lead him to the dance floor.
A slow waltz began to play as the two swept gracefully across the dance floor. Other couples paused and moved to the side to watch the former Prince of Slytherin and Princess of Gryffindor dance. I had almost forgotten how graceful she is Draco thought as the pair continued to delight the audience. She fits better in my arms then Pansy did. He pulled her closer into his arms; he watched her cheerful expression as he lifted her and gracefully set her back down, her arms coming to rest around his neck. They lost themselves in one another's eyes as the song ended, people around them began to clap, but neither of them noticed. She's the perfect height to kiss he thought as he watched her lick her lips tentatively.
Hermione stared up at Draco, He's so dreamy she inwardly sighed, His arms are so strong yet he holds me with such tenderness and care. She watched as his gaze slipped to her lips, which she nervously licked, a growing desire to kiss him invaded her being.
Right before they could act on their desire they were interrupted when Millie went on stage. Draco and Hermione quickly parted from one another and returned to their seats as Millie began to sing.
Hermione and Draco kept sneaking glances at one another while Millie sang Daphne and Neville's wedding song, The Theme from Ice Castles. She finished the song to a jubilant applause and exited the stage, yet Ron stayed.
"Hey everybody," he nervously repositioned himself in front of the mic. "Uh, Harry, and I wrote this song and we would like to dedicate it with the help of Neville to the women in our lives." He began to play his guitar and Harry and Neville joined him onstage.
Ron: All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I'll ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion unfolding
Neville: Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me cause I
All: I do Cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do
Harry: In my world, before you
I lived outside my emotions
Didn't know where I was going
'Till that day I found you
How you opened my life
To a new paradise
Neville: In a world torn by change
Still with all of my heart
'Till my dying day
All: I do Cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do
Ron: If you're asking do I love you this much
I do
Oh, I do
Pansy and Fleur were near tears, while Millie remained indifferent. When the song ended, Daphne and Pansy enveloped their men in showers of hugs and kisses, Ron received a glare from the raven haired Slytherin.
Heartache and pain evident in his face, he simply walked off the stage, and out of the ballroom, brushing by a group of girls who had instantly become "Ron groupies".
"Millie don't be bitch! Go after him!" Hermione pushed her towards the door Ron had just disappeared through, but Millie didn't budge.
"I can't believe he embarrassed me like that!" she exclaimed as she stalked off in the opposite direction.
Hermione couldn't believe Millie's dismissal, and felt sorry for Ron, rising from her seat, she went after him. She caught up with him waiting for the elevator. "Hey Ron," she approached him softly.
He turned to face her, and the sadness in his eye broke Hermione's heart, "Tell Millie goodbye for me, I'm leaving, I finally realize she's never going to love me."
"What?" Hermione stared at her surrogate brother in shock, "Leaving? Where are you going?"
Ron ran a hand through hair, making it messy, "I've been offered the lead guitar gig with Ravens Touch, they said if I wanted the gig to apparate to their concert tonight in New York."
Hermione's eyes grew big, "Wow Ron, that's great! They're an amazing band." Ron simply nodded as he waited for the elevator, "So… you're not even going to go back to the reception to say goodbye to everyone?"
"No, someone will end up convincing me to stay, which will just add to my heartache."
Hermione nodded knowingly and hugged him gently, "I wish you well then my friend, although I do wish you would stay."
He shook his head sadly, his bangs falling in his face, "There's nothing left for me here."
Hermione nodded, "Well wherever you go, please keep in touch, let me know you are safe every once in awhile." She smiled, "Or I'll hunt you down and hex you."
Ron stepped into the elevator, "I will," he mustered a sad smile, "Thanks Hermione, you've always been a true friend."
Hermione smiled softly at him as the doors began to close, "Ron?" he looked up, "It was a beautiful song." Her heart warmed slightly as Ron gave her a real smile before he disappeared behind the metal doors.
Hermione returned to the ballroom to an ecstatic Pansy, "Oh my Hermione! Harry just asked me to be his girlfriend!" she squealed in delight, "It's official! We're finally a couple!"
"That's great Pansy, I'm happy for the both of you." She smiled as she hugged the love-struck girl and watched her bounce off to tell the next person she could get her hands on.
Hermione scanned the room and found Millie sulking in the corner, near the open bar. She couldn't let what Millie had done to poor Ron go, she was going to give Millie a piece of her mind, "What the hell is your problem?" She demanded as she twirled Millie around, forcing the songbird to face her.
"Lay off Hermione, you don't understand."
"You're right! I don't understand. He's crazy about you! He worships the ground you walk on, he wrote an incredibly beautiful song for you, he's done everything you've asked him to and still you deny him the only thing he's ever wanted from you!" Hermione ranted, as she began to remember what it was like when she had been in a position similar to Ron with Viktor.
"Oh yea, and what's that?"
"A chance, that's all he's ever wanted, was a chance to win your heart, and yet you can't even get over yourself to let the boy try. I mean I always knew you were a bitch, but damn Millie."
Millie turned to Hermione, tears in her eyes, "I'm scared alright!" she exclaimed, as Hermione's eyes grew in surprise.
"Scared of what?"
"What might happen if I give in to my heart. What if he leaves me like my mum left my dad?"
Hermione softened and pulled her friend into a hug, "Millie, Ron's nothing like your mother, he'd never do anything to hurt you and you know it."
"I'm scared of loosing myself in him." She admitted.
Hermione chuckled softly, "Millie, you'll never loose yourself, Ron won't let you loose who you are, but he will help you on your journey of who you're meant to be."
Millie stepped out of her friend's embrace, "You know what you're right, I can't believe that I've let something like the fear of my parents failed relationship hold me back from the one thing I've craved, love." She looked out into the crowd, "Help me find Ron."
"Oh no!" Hermione gasped remembering what Ron had said, "Millie, he's leaving! He wanted me to tell you and your father goodbye! He wasn't even going to go back to the studio."
Millie's face paled as she came to the realization that she may have lost him for good this time. "I've got to find him!" she exclaimed as she rushed out of the grand ballroom.
Hermione smiled at her retreating form, "Go get your muse." She whispered. Suddenly she was being wrapped up in a pair of strong arms, as familiar cologne lingered in the air.
"Care for another dance?"
Hermione turned around, "Draco you scared me," she punched him lightly, and laughed when he feigned being hurt, "And yes, I would love another dance."
"What'd you say to Millie that made her go running like that?" Draco inquired as the twirled around the dance floor.
"Just that if she didn't admit her feeling to Ron now, she may loose him for good… more less." She smiled innocently.
Draco laughed, "It's about time someone talked some sense into that girl, she's liked him for a long time, but just been to damn proud to admit it."
Hermione simply nodded, knowing that Millie would rather people know that it was her pride and not her fear that held her back from love
Meanwhile
Millie had run out into the streets, looking for Ron. He couldn't have gotten far; she steadied her breathing as she began to whisper a locator spell to find out where he was headed, as soon as she got a reading she tore off down the street in the direction of his energy. Years of being running through Hogwarts corridors to prevent being late to class had made her a master in running in heels, so she caught up to his lanky downtrodden figure in no time.
"Ron!" she called out.
Ron heard someone call his name, someone that sounded a lot like Millie, Nah, you're just hearing things my man… wishful thinking is all. He continued walking until he was spun around quickly, and before he could respond, soft lips crushed demandingly against his own, kissing him hungrily. His eyes widened when he realized whose lips were passionately assaulting his own. After a few moments they broke apart, "Millie what are you doing here?"
"Hermione told me you were leaving," she looked up at him with tears in her eyes, "Please don't leave me Ron, I don't want to be without you." She looked back down at the ground, not wanting to let him see her cry.
Ron was stunned for a while, realizing that this was about as close to an admission of feelings as he was going to get from her. He chuckled as he cupped her cheek, lifting her head to look into his eyes. He wiped away her tears, and smiled, "I'll stay as long as you want me too."
"Even if it's for forever?" she whispered, slowly inching closer.
"Forever won't be long enough." And with that he pulled her in for another searing kiss.
Alright to clear some things up, this was a flashback that took place a year and a half ago... I just added it so I could show how Pansy/Harry and Millie/Ron hooked up... so yea... I know Pansy and Harry's scene was short, but their story is a little different, and will be explained further in another chapter.
I don't have a beta so if you see any grammar/spelling things let me know!
Once again I don't own anything affliated with the Harry Potter franchise. The song belongs to whoever wrote it... I know 98degrees sang it!
Thank You's:
FizzySixz: Thanks for the review! And don't worry I will finish this story... infact it's pretty much complete and sitting on my hard-drive it just needs to be edited and polished. Stay tuned for more!
Watch Out For Yellow Moon: Thanks for the positive comment on the lemon! It took me forever to get it the way I wanted it!They can be rather tricky to write.
WannaBArtist: I'm glad you like that I'm showing how everyone else got together :) I wasn't sure if people liked it or hated the fact that it distracted from the Draco/Hermione goodness ;)
shesmyfavorite: Thanks for the review and the kind words... I haven't had a chance to finish reading the latest chapters of your fic, but I will!
Just thought I'd let you all know, that for the most part this fic is completed, I just need to make adjustments to it. I've been trying to post every three days, but I'm finally graduating from college this weekend (I was on the five year plan...) and I have family coming in from all over the place, so needless to say life is a little hectic... I'm going to try to get the next chapter up on the 9th, please bare with me if I don't... If for some reason I can't, I promise a triple update when things settle down around the 15.
One love,
NelStar
June 6, 2006
The Omen opens today! I'm going to go scare myself silly :)
