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EPILOGUE

SEVEN YEARS LATER

The elevator doors open onto the sixth floor and Hermione is aware of how loud her heels are clattering off the tiles. But it's not the glances of the nurses or a pair of clearly impatient men on the other side of the room that get her attention. No. Her eyes fall on gray ones that are at the end of the hall and that also look at her with the surprise that surely she reflects on her own face.

"Hermione Granger," he says standing up and putting aside the little bag that he had in his hand

"Draco Malfoy," she smiles sideways while she doesn't know whether to hug him or just shake his hands

In the end, she doesn't decide on any option, she just sits in the chair next to his.

"I didn't expect to see you here," he says when he sits down too

"My best friend is about to become a father," Hermione raises her eyebrows at him, "It isn't something I would miss"

"You missed the wedding," Draco replies

"I had a work thing," Hermione shrugs, "Harry understood that I couldn't postpone my meeting and, besides, it was a day that should've be special for Ginny, having me around probably wouldn't have been her first option"

Draco looked at her with some disbelief painted on his face. A part of him wanted to tell her she was wrong about Ginny, but he chose not to say anything. He knew that despite the years that had passed, they weren't close. Hermione kept her friendship with Harry as a very private affair that the redhead had learned to respect and accept.

"Anyway, I visited them a few days before the ceremony," Hermione continued, feeling for some reason that she should justified her actions, "We had lunch together, we talked and I gave them a gift that by the way was very difficult to choose because I omitted the list they made, did you also struggle with that?

"No, I bought them several things on the list and I just hoped they were satisfied" Draco smiled

Hermione giggled and the blonde felt his heart melt.

It might sound silly to anyone who saw this situation from the outside, but as he had told her that last time, he hadn't stopped loving her. Yes, he had had other relationships, but none remotely special to the one he shared with Hermione.

"Well this time I think you exaggerated," she said pointing to the pile of extra bags that Draco had placed around the chairs, "You do know they are only expecting one baby, right?"

"I didn't know what to buy," Draco admitted. "They decided to keep the baby's sex a mystery until now so I bought a lot of things for boys, girls and gender neutral."

"I don't understand how Harry agreed not to know the sex," Hermione shook her head, "If it was my baby, I wouldn't have endured not knowing"

"If it were your baby, you would have wanted to be prepared down to the smallest detail," Draco replied.

Hermione smiled at him and felt a familiar giggle build in her stomach, so she cleared her throat and continued.

"Well you and your thousands of gifts make me look ridiculous. I only brought this one," she showed him the stuffed lion that was inside her bag.

"I'm sure the baby will love your gift." Draco shook his head.

"The baby," Hermione sighed, "Can you believe those two are about to have a son or a daughter? Isn't it unreal?"

"Yeah, I know," he leaned back in the chair, "Time flew away"

"It seems to me that it was yesterday when I saw them together in that Ball during the Greek week, remember?"

Their gazes met again and Hermione scolded herself for having mentioned that. Not only did she remember the Ball but also having been in Draco's arms most of that night. He seemed to be thinking something similar.

"So how is your work going at the UN?"

"Very gratifying," she replied, grateful for the change of topic, "I love what I do, I feel like it has a positive impact on the world"

"I always knew that you would end up doing great things Hermione," he said with affection in his voice, "And besides that, you managed to travel, to know the world as you wanted"

"Well, you do it too, right? I mean now you run your mother's hotels and they are all over the world. I have stayed a couple of times in some of them and I have to say that you do a good job"

"Well, thank you. Glad to hear that you had a good experience."

Hermione laughed again and tucked a few strands of her hair behind her ears. She had allowed her wild dark curls to grow back and sometimes she regretted it.

"Do you think it will be a long night?"

"I don't know," Draco looked towards the room where he had seen Harry disappear before checking his phone, "I haven't spoken to Harry in ... about four hours"

"You've been here for a long time," Hermione looked at him

"Ginny wouldn't forgive me if it was otherwise"

She nodded

"Harry wanted me to be there too. I was very lucky, actually, that my trip coincided with this day, although as I said before I wouldn't have missed it. He is so excited"

"I know," Draco smiled and asked, "Where were you before arriving in New York?"

"Nigeria, at some events with a new honorary ambassador"

"The football player, right? Viktor Krum?"

"Uhum," she nodded

"I read about you and him," Draco said after a few seconds of hesitation, "I'm sorry things didn't work out with him"

"What? No, no," she shuddered, "Those were the inventions of a hideous journalist who does nothing but invent nonsense. Viktor and I were never involved romantically; he's still getting over his divorce, for God's sake."

"Sorry, I thought..."

"Yes, I imagine how it looked like," she sighed, "But it is my job to help the ambassadors and he was recently appointed one. And we're just friends"

"You seemed close in the photos"

"I mean we did have a date during college, but it was just that, one date."

Draco nodded assimilating all that information but honestly what else could he say? There was no point in telling her that he, too, was single or that a part of him still hoped they could be together, even after all these years.

"Anyway now I'm here in New York," Hermione continued, "I requested the transfer to an office because I'm tired of constantly traveling. And I also want to be here to get to know my little nephew more closely."

"Or niece".

"Or niece," she corrected herself

They fell silent after that but Hermione couldn't help but glance at him. Apparently Draco was focused on something he was reading on his phone and she couldn't help but wonder if maybe it was a message from someone special, a woman maybe? When he was about to speak, however, he did first.

"So now that you'll be in the city we'll probably see each other more often"

"Well yeah, I guess so"

"If you want, that is, if it's okay with you, maybe we could meet sometime, have a cup of coffee or..."

Hermione didn't get to answer because suddenly the doors to the next room opened and a visibly happy Harry appeared.

"He's here, he's here."

"Oh God," Hermione stood up immediately

She rushed to hug her friend and he whispered a thank you before hugging Draco as well.

"Can we see him?" The blond wanted to know, "Is Ginny okay?"

"Both of them are perfectly. And yes, you can see the baby, I came here to find you for that precise reason"

They followed Harry into another room where they found a pale and terribly tired but at the same time happy Ginny holding a small bundle in her arms. Harry immediately went to stand next to them both and Hermione couldn't help but make a cute little noise when she saw the scene.

"Hello guys," the redhead smiled affectionately, "Thank you very much for coming"

"We wouldn't miss it," Draco approached her and kissed her forehead tenderly

"We wanted for James to meet his godparents"

"Godparents?" Draco gasped

"You mean..." Hermione looked at them both

"Were you expecting something different, Mione?" Harry asked smiling at her

"Are you sure?" She wanted to know, fixing her gaze on Ginny

"There is no better choice than both of you," Ginny assured, "Harry and I know that you will take care of and love our little boy as much as we do."

The married couple looked at each other and Hermione leaned closer to get a better look at the baby.

The little boy had a mop of dark hair that looked as messy as Harry's, and when he opened his eyes, she noticed that he had inherited his mother's hazel shade.

"He's perfect," she said holding back tears

"Congratulations guys," Draco said also looking at the baby, "It will be an honor for me to be this little boy's godfather and be able to spoil him."

"Hey, that's my role, Malfoy," said Harry smiling.

"As you wish future Senator"

"What?" Hermione gasped and looked at Harry. "You didn't tell me that!"

"Because is not official yet..."

"His name sounds strong in the polls so I'd take it for granted." Draco said and added, "Ginny, can I?" Asked pointing to the baby.

"Of course"

The redhead held out the baby and Draco held it carefully for a few moments before handing it back to his mother. Hermione was also going to ask to hold him but a nurse entered the scene.

"I'm sorry but the visits are over," she said, "The mother and the baby must rest".

"Oh sure, yes, of course," Hermione said

"I'll be back tomorrow. Get some rest Gin," Draco said smiling at his friend.

"Bye Harry, let me know if you need anything," Hermione told him while giving him a hug, "Bye Ginny, and congratulations again."

"Thank you Hermione"

Draco and Hermione left the room still immersed in the bubble of happiness they felt at being named godparents to baby James and by the obvious happiness of their friends.

"Draco," she said

"Yes?"

"About that cup of coffee..."

THE END

So this is it, the real end of the story.
I know is a rather short epilogue but I found it necessary and accurate.
Also, I know some of you would like to have a concrete Dramione ending but I prefered to leave it a bit open because, at the end of the day Draco cheated on her and for some of you that is a dealbreaker in a relationship.
So what you think? Could they be a couple after all those years? Was there still a chance? I would love for you to reply with your thoughst about this matter.

And again, thank you so so much for reading and for following this story 3

PS: In the next couple of days I'm starting a Rose/Scorpius story that it's also finished, so feel free to read it if you want. And I also have a new Dramione comming soon. Hopefully you can be interested with this news.

Magical hugs for all of you :)