M&M's: Malfoy's and Mudbloods
Chapter Seven: Wonderful Tonight
Thoughts/Lyrics
It's late in the evening
She's wondering what clothes to wear
She puts on her make up
And brushes her auburn hair
"Hermione hurry up, we're going to be late!" Draco checked his watch for the umpteenth time. His hospitals annual charity ball was tonight, and Draco was being honored with a humanitarian award. After the war, Draco had devoted his time and a lot of money to rebuilding the community, starting with building a new hospital in memory of his late mother. The Narcissa Black Teaching Hospital had been created and was now just a prestigious as St. Mungos. Draco had studied his cute little arse off and had become one of the wizarding world's leading healers; saving countless lives of people who had been damaged from the war, helped put the Malfoy name back in society's good graces.
"I'll be right there!" she called out as she put on her trusty earrings.
Draco was grumbling to himself about how women took forever getting ready when Hermione emerged from her bedroom. She coughed to get his attention, Draco turned around, "Finally-" his breath got caught in his throat, and all he could do was stare.
She was wearing a white strapless gown of silk, with the most delicate embroidery in whisper pink adorning the top and bottom hems of the dress. The pink on her dress matched her pink jade earrings and the bracelet the girls had given her last Christmas.
Her hair had been swept up into a bun, as per usual she had a pair of stubborn tendrils tickling the bare skin of her shoulders. Her skin seemed to shimmer and exude a softness that Draco so wanted to desperately to touch. Her lips had been tinted with a sheer wine colored gloss, and formed the cutest pout he had ever seen. Her eyes, were bright and her ridiculously long lashes seemed even longer, as her shimmering eye shadow only added to her appeal.
She smiled and twirled around, when he still stared, and hadn't said anything, she became nervous, she began fidgeting with her dress, "Do I look alright?"
Draco walked over and kissed her passionately, "You look wonderful tonight." She smiled brightly, as the palest pink blush spread from her nose to her cheeks. "However, it's missing something." He pretended to inspect her, "Aha!" he snapped his fingers, "This is what's missing." He handed her a box, she looked at him, a cute look of confusion and joy on her face.
"You didn't have to get me anything." She opened the box and gasped. Resting there on a platinum chain was a pink jade pendant of a rose, she stared at him, "It's beautiful." She whispered as she turned around so he could put it on. He clasped it shut and kissed her bare neck, taking in the exotic perfume she had chosen.
"Happy Anniversary Hermione." He whispered nibbling on her earlobe.
She looked at him, confusion evident in her eyes, "Anniversary of what?" she asked, knowing that they had just celebrated six month a few weeks ago.
"Anniversary of the moment I realized that I wanted to be more that just your friend." His smile grew bigger as did hers, tears forming in the corner of her eyes.
She placed a hand on the rose, "I love it." She kissed him tenderly.
"I knew you would," he smiled as he extended his arm to her and led her to the car.
And then she asks me
Do I look alright
And I say yes, you look wonderful tonight
The couple entered the ballroom of The Twilight Towers, one of the most exclusive hotels in Wizarding London, "And the man we are here to honor, Dr. Draco Malfoy." The entire room turned to face the couple, and Draco was certain that no one was looking at him, but rather at the radiant jewel beside him. The two walked in, and Draco could see his nurses whispering to themselves about Hermione, they all smiled, giving him the thumbs up sign of approval.
"Hermione, these are my medi-witches, Ruby Watson, Emma Radcliff, and Danielle Grint." Draco introduced her to a group of women in their mid to late 40's.
"Draco, she's absolutely adorable!" Ruby cooed as she hugged Hermione eagerly.
"Yes, you're absolutely stunning." Emma hugged her next.
"You two look beautiful together." Danielle, the eldest looking one hugged her gently, "Don't let this one go Draco." She nudged him in the ribs playfully as he simply blushed red.
Hermione smiled graciously, "I'm not going anywhere." The three women 'awed' as the couple tenderly kissed.
We go a party
And everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady
That's walking around with me
Draco led Hermione around the room introducing her to more of his colleagues and mentors, all of whom had the same thing to say as his nurses, that the two made a beautiful couple and that Draco would be an idiot to let her go. Hermione's cheeks had been stained a charming shade of pink, after their rounds of greeting people were done he lead her to their table. They all seem to love Hermione, and think that we make a cute couple together. He watched as Hermione smiled softly at the waiter who had handed her a glass of champagne. I'd have to agree with them, I'm so lucky she's in my life and that she chose me. I can't believe all this time, the woman I love was right beside me and I never knew it. Just then the words he just though registered with his brain, wait a minute Draco, back it up, love? When did that word get in the mix? Sure I love hanging out with Hermione, and I love sleeping with her, but I don't love her. I love Pansy! Pans and I are meant to be… right? Trelawny was a bit crazy, but her visions of the past were correct right? Pansy and I are the heirs of Slytherin, destined to be together… right?It's why we were betrothed in the first place!Then what are you doing wasting your time with Hermione? The other half of his mind argued. I don't know, cause I love the way she makes me feel, there's that damn l-word again! He was pulled out any further inner dialogue when Hermione reached out, "Are you ok?" she put a delicate hand on his.
He looked into her bright green eyes, immediately forgetting all rational thought, "Yea," he nodded, "I feel wonderful tonight."
And then she asks me
Do you feel alright
And I say yes, I feel wonderful tonight
"Good," she smiled brightly, her happiness causing her eyes to sparkle brightly, "Cause tonight is your night, It's all about you." She kissed him softly.
Draco returned the kiss, bringing her a little closer in the process. She giggled when the separated, the sound of her laughter soothing his soul. He looked deep into her eyes, seeing all her emotions there, like a book waiting to be read.
Lying there plain for him to see were, trust, admiration, infatuation, lust, desire and something else, something else was hidden in the depths of her eyes, like a secret treasure lost in the bronzed sands of the Sahara, he tried to look deeper but couldn't as her eyes drifted shut as their lips touched for another earth shattering kiss.
I feel wonderful
Because I see the love light in your eyes
The couple broke apart as an elderly man approached them, "Draco, who is this enchanting young woman?" the grandfatherly man kissed Hermione's hand as she blushed a soft shade of pink.
"Dr. Rowling, this is my girlfriend Hermione Granger, Hermione, this is my boss the head of the hospital. Dr. Joseph Rowling." Draco introduced the two. "He and his wife are practically my surrogate parents, they've been there for me since I was started studying to be a healer."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Rowling." Hermione smiled.
"The pleasures all mine, and please call me Joe." He smiled as an elegant woman in her 50's approached,
"Joseph, are you flirting with Draco's lovely date?" she swatted him playfully.
"Of course not dear, I only have eyes for you." He cooed as she jokingly rolled her eyes. "Honey, this is Ms. Hermione Granger, Ms. Granger, this is my wife of 35 years Anabell Rowling."
Hermione shook her hand, "It's nice to meet you Mrs. Rowling, and please call me Hermione."
"And please, call me Anne, Mrs. Rowling makes me feel old." She smiled warmly.
Just then a slow melody drifted through the air, Joe turned to Hermione, "Would you like to dance?" he then looked at Draco, "That is if you don't mind me sweeping her off her feet?"
Draco chuckled, "Not if she doesn't mind." Hermione shook her head and took Joe's hand, Draco watched as Joe lead Hermione to the dance floor, "Would you care to dance?" he offered his hand to Anne. Who smiled and followed him to the dance floor.
"Draco, she's a lovely girl," Anne stated as she saw Hermione's face light up at a joke her husband told, "I hope you hold on to this one, she's much more suited for you then the other girl you brought last year." Draco looked at her slightly stunned, "I mean don't get me wrong, she was sweet, but Hermione she just fits with you."
"You really think so?" Draco asked as he twirled Anne so that he was facing Hermione and Joe. Something pulled at his heart as she giggled with delight as Joe spun her. He couldn't help but think back to Neville and Daphne's wedding when he had danced with Hermione, the way she gracefully swept across the dance floor, the way her body fit in perfect harmony with his, the way the gentle scent of her made him dizzy, the way just her look elicited all these emotions from him.
Anne followed his line of sight and nodded, "Oh yea, there's something special about her, I've never seen you look at anyone the way you're looking at her right now. Tell her how you feel Draco, a woman won't wait forever." She kissed his cheek and sent him over to Hermione who had just finished dancing with Joe.
Another song started up, as Draco bowed, "May I have this dance?" Hermione giggled and nodded.
"Hold on to this one Draco, she's one of a kind." Joe winked as he went to dance with his wife.
"Don't I know it." Draco whispered as he pulled Hermione into his embrace. She sighed dreamily as she rested her head on his shoulder. Draco trailed butterfly kisses down her exposed neck sending shivers throughout her body.
A few songs later, Draco watched as one of his colleagues danced with Hermione. He was the envy of every man in the room, for having a woman like her in his life.
"She really is quite remarkable." Joe commented handing Draco a glass offire whiskeyon the rocks, Draco took the drink and nodded, "She loves you, you know."
Draco coughed, chocking a bit on the bitter beverage, "What! We've only been dating a little over seven months."
Joe chuckled, "Draco my boy, I've walked three daughters down the aisle, and not one of their faces lights up like hers at the mention, thought, sight or touch of you."
"Really?" He looked to the dance floor and saw Hermione who caught his glance, and smiled, Draco couldn't help but smile back.
"Ah, Anne was right I can see it in your eyes as well, you love her too." Draco turned to stare at him, a blank expression on his face. "Tell her how you feel Draco, a love like that should not be denied." He smiled as Hermione started heading their way, "Ah Hermione darling, would you grace this old man with another dance?"
Hermione giggled, "Of course Joe!" she leaned in and kissed Draco softly, "But after that, these arms, belong to Draco." She tucked a stray strand of hair behind his ear before letting Joe lead her to the dance floor.
"He really is quite taken with you." Joe commented as a slow melody began. He smiled as he face flushed and amber eyes sparkled,
"I'm taken with him myself."
"I can see that you are," he smiled as he watched her loving gaze travel to Draco, who caught her eye and headed over.
"May I cut in?"
Joe glared playfully then smiled, "She's all yours, take care of her, she's special."
"Oh stop it!" Hermione blushed brightly at the flattery she was receiving. Draco just smiled at the cute blush that had spread across her cheeks. He took her into his arms and proceeded to sweep her across the dance floor.
Draco couldn't help but wonder about everything all of his friends, colleagues, his grandmumand now his "parents" were telling him, about how 'perfect' he and Hermione were together. As they danced, he held her tightly yet tenderly in his embrace, as he began to really think about what he felt for the brunette in his arms.
And the wonder of it all
Is that I just don't realize
How much I love you
The song ended and Draco was no closer to a resolution of feelings, so he did what any normal person does when faced with great stress and emotions, he drank, a little more than he should have. He managed to hold it together enough to accept his award and even give an entertaining yet memorable and witty thank you speech.
Yet all the thinking and feeling of the night mixed with alcohol took its toll on the Prince of Slytherin. It was nearly 2 am when they finally left the function; Hermione had her arm around his waist, almost helping him to the car. "Here," he handed her the keys, "I'm in no position to drive."
Hermione nodded, "I figured," she helped him in, wondering what could have caused him to have drank so much.
It's time to go home now
And I've got an aching head
So I give her the car keys
Twenty minutes later they were at Hermione's apartment, she help him up to her room and laid him in bed. She stripped him down to his boxers and grabbed a pair of pajama bottoms he had left and tucked him in.
She helps me to bed
And then I tell her
As she turns out the light
She started getting undressed herself, slipping out of her dress and hanging it back up, she put on the matching pajama top to Draco's bottom and climbed into bed next to him. Instinctively he rolled into her arms, resting his head on her chest. With the flick of her wrist and a simple "Nox." the lights went out. She kissed Draco's forehead causing him to look up at her,
"Thanks luv, you were wonderful tonight." He caressed her cheek as she blushed, "Absolutely wonderful tonight." he kissed her softly before succumbing to his fatigue.
I say my darling, you were wonderful tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight
Alright I don't own the song or the characters... Hope you guys got a laugh out of Draco's 'parents' names and the names of his nurses... I'll explain the Trelawny predictions in further chapters...
I decided to post this chapter early since it was done and I got such wonderful feedback from the last chapter! Nine reviews! Thanks a bunch guys!
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One Love,
NelStar
June 22, 2006
