Chapter 36:

Two weeks went by and the relationship between Hermione and Draco couldn't have been better. They spent their days talking, laughing, and hanging out, while they spent their nights in heated passion and love.

It was on a Friday night, during a delivered dinner when Hermione and Draco heard a knock on the door. Hermione gave Draco a quizzical look; he just shrugged his shoulders in reply. She got up and walked towards it. She opened the door and saw a young boy smiling at her.

"I have a delivery for Miss Hermione Granger." he said, the freckles on his face illuminated by the setting sun.

"It is she. May I ask what is it?" asked Hermione. Her curiosity was now taking over her.

"If you could please clear the entrance I'll bring it right in." replied the young boy, and walked back towards a truck that was parked by the curb.

Hermione walked back into the living room and waited to see what the young boy would bring in. Two minutes later, she saw the boy come in with a big flower bouquet in his hands. The bouquet was so big it looked like it overweighed the poor teenager.

"Where do you want it?" he asked breathlessly.

"Just Place it on the floor by your feet." replied Hermione, trying to prevent further discomfort to the young boy.

"Ok." he said, brining it down carefully.

Hermione tipped the young boy and faced the bouquet, astounded with it's beauty. It was arranged with the most beautiful flowers. So many different colors and textures brought together in a marvelous glass vase. It had flowers such as roses, carnations, lilies, lavenders and many more, all beautiful in their own unique way.

"Who is it from?" Draco asked, walking into the foyer.

"I have no idea." said Hermione blushing, she didn't want Draco to get jealous because of this.

"There's a note." Hermione added as she took the note out of the arrangement and started reading.

"Hermione,

Though I know that words are empty, and that actions only count.

I still feel like I must say , what I was pondering about.

I love you more than anything, and will for the rest of my life

Now would you honor me with your love, and agree to be my wife?

Instructions: If you feel like this is rubbish and you do not agree with me, please use your wand to burn the message and it will forever disappear. On the other hand if you do find it in your heart to love, tap this note with your wand three times and you will see what you will have.

Hermione looked up at Draco and saw an anticipating look in his eyes. She started reading the note over. She had no idea if the words that were written in it really meant what she thought they meant.

Once she read the note three times, she decided to take a chance and pulled out her wand. After much consideration she tapped the parcel with her wand three times and waited for something to happen.

The note started folding in and turned into a tiny box made out of parcel. The box flipped itself in the air twice, traced a heart in the air with a silvery substance that disappeared after a few seconds, and landed in Draco's hand.

As soon as it touched Draco's skin it turned into a small, red, heart shaped jewelry box.

Draco came near Hermione and took her hand in his. He kneeled down on one knee in front of her and opened his mouth to talk.

Hermione gasped and brought her free hand to her mouth. She could not believe this was happening. She felt so many mixed feelings at the same time. She was happy, excited, and nervous. She had never expected this and was totally blown away.

"Hermione, I know we haven't been together long enough, but life is too short to miss out.

Your love makes me happier than I have ever felt.

You constantly prove to me, that I will never be alone if you were by my side.

Your touch, your smell, your hair, your eyes, every little thing about you drives me insane.

The gift you gave to me was more precious than anything on the face of the world and I know that no matter how hard I try I will never be able to repay you.

All I'm asking of you is a chance to make you happy. To bring only smiles to your addicting lips, and only tears of joy to your mesmerizing eyes."

At these words tears of joy started sliding down Hermione's cheeks as a cheesy smile spread on her lips. She had never expected Draco to be so honest and straightforward with her, nor had she ever thought he could be so romantic.

"If you marry me, I promise my only aspiration in life would be to fulfill yours." Draco said those last words, and opened the little red box with his fingers.

Inside the box was the most beautiful engagement ring Hermione had ever seen. It was a brilliant cut, flawless clarity, D color, three carat round diamond that was placed high on a platinum band.

Hermione stared at the ring open mouthed. She couldn't believe it was purchased for her. Aside from the fact that it probably cost a fortune, it was above anything she had ever expected. Even from Draco.

"What do you say?" he asked her, looking into her teary eyes.

Hermione opened her mouth to answer, and soon found out that she could not let any words out. She closed her mouth and looked from the ring to Draco, and back again.

Draco was very confused with Hermione's behavior. He expected to hear an answer right away, whether positive or negative, but to see her wordless was a big surprise.

His knees started cramping from the pressure of his weight yet he didn't move. He was in the same position awaiting Hermione's response.

Hermione opened her mouth once again, and when she felt the now so familiar chocked feeling, she knew she must do whatever it takes, but let the words out. After a long internal battle she finally said: