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EPOV
I use the bond between Hermione and I to try and locate where she is. It calls me to our room and I am thankful because I don't want anyone to see my poor butchered hair.
"Hermione! How could you leave me with that beast?!"
"Oh my! You look… uh… yikes. I must say though that you deserved everything you got and more. You lost her baby boy!"
I know I should feel guilty. In my defense he sure knows how to get around for a baby. Rose has waited a long time to be a mom though. Ugh.
"Can you fix it?" I ask her. Thank fully she nods and waves her want while saying a spell simultaneously. She looks at her handiwork and nods towards the bathroom gesturing for me to have a look. I sprint towards the bathroom to see my gorgeous hair back to its previous state.
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." I say between kisses. She tilts her head back and laughs at my antics. I can't help but look at her. She is absolutely beautiful.
"You are so beautiful." I can't help it. I had to tell her.
"Thank you. You aren't so bad either." We sit in the library chair with her straddling me like we did the night before. I silently say a prayer that this becomes a nightly ritual.
"Tell me about your time at school."
"Well, I went to muggle primary school but I didn't have many friends. I was more interested in books then trying to get along with people my age. I didn't think I was better than them but it was just easier to relate to fictional characters. By the time I started showing signs of accidental magic I was labeled as more of a freak. I was so excited for my Hogwarts letter because I felt like it was my chance to meet people like me; to not be a freak. I first met Ron and Harry on the train station and I wish we could say we instantly hit it off but Ron was a bit of a prat and looking back on it I was a little bit of a showoff. I just wanted to fit in so bad. The only way I knew how was to show everyone I was making a clear effort to understand magic and this new world. Purebloods were very set in tradition and I understood almost immediately I was beneath them. I got a reputation for being a know-it-all and that didn't improve my social status at all. I overheard a rude comment from Ron my first year and I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. I didn't have any friends and I was about ready to leave the magical world behind. I snapped one day after getting called a mudblood by Draco Malfoy. I hexed him and after that Ron and Harry became my friends since we bonded over a common enemy. I also think they feared me a little."
"What is a mudblood?" I interrupt her.
"It was what purebloods called witches and wizards who descended from muggles. Purebloods can trace their lines back to witches and wizards for generations. They consider half-bloods and muggleborns inferior due to blood status. When I first got here Draco Malfoy was one of the worst Pureblood supporters but switched sides midway through our second year. I never understand why he did but all of the sudden he came up and apologized to me for everything. His parents nearly disowned him because they were pureblood supremacists and became a blood traitor. They were killed during the war. I should go check on Draco now that I mention it." She says.
I feel sorry for the guy who had to turn away from his family. He also has a very unfortunate name. Poor Hermione though. She didn't fit in in the mundane world and had hopes for the magical world only to be let down.
"Tell me more about school. Did things get better after you befriended Ron and Harry?"
"Harry hated his fame but because of it he had a hard time knowing who was a true friend and who was a friend for fame. He soon became a brother to me and began to open up about his home life to Ron and me. After that we plotted to get Harry from his relatives and we became inseparable. My parents legally adopted him from his relatives. Can you believe they didn't even put up a fight? Harry became my brother in every sense of the word then. Our second year was frightful because we had a possessed DADA, defense against the dark arts teacher. He set loose a basilisk on the school."
"What is a basilisk?" I ask her.
"A basilisk is a giant serpent that can kill you if you directly into its eyes. If you look indirectly into them then you are petrified; pretty much in a frozen state. A lot of the muggleborns were attacked and petrified. Thankfully no one was killed. I found out what the monster was but on my way to tell Harry and Ron I was petrified. I remained petrified for around 2 months but luckily Harry found the page of the book covering basilisk that was crumpled in my hand. He attacked the possessed teacher and made him lead him to the basilisk. Harry ended up killing it with a sword in his anger. The snake itself was over 72 feet long and 6 feet wide but a 12 year old slayed it for attacking his sister. After that no one dared to mess with Hermione Granger." She said this with a wistful smile. I couldn't help but give her a kiss.
Note to self: don't piss off Harry.
"Third year." She continued. "Third year was extremely hard for Harry, Ron, and I because a supposed mass murderer had escaped prison and was after Harry. We later found out that the prisoner was Sirius Black, Harry's godfather who supposedly betrayed his parents."
"You keep saying supposedly, I take it that he didn't do the things he was accused of?"
"Oh no. We found out he was innocent and the actual guilty party was with Ron. He was an animagus, a witch or wizard that can turn into an animal. He was hiding as Ron's rat for 12 years. With Sirius' help we caught the rat and got Sirius a fair trial. Sirius eventually gained custody of Harry but he still spent half of the summer with me and my parents."
"I am glad he didn't forget about you." I tell her.
"He never would. We were too close by then. Fourth year he was illegally entered into a tournament known to kill wizards."
"He has had a really crappy life so far." I interrupt. But sheesh, poor guy.
"He really did. I hope he gets his happy ending but it gets worse before it gets better. We spend all year preparing him for the tournament. He ended up winning but it was set up so that Voldemort could return. He used a ritual that involved Harry's blood, one of his follower's hands, and himself in a homunculus body. As soon as his body was dropped into the cauldron Harry escaped his binds and stabbed him with a sword before he could develop into his old body. He hade mad horcruxes but Dumbledore had destroyed them all so that was his last chance to come back to life. You know the story after that. The death eaters, his followers rebelled and got the Volturi involved. A prophecy was made about the golden trio controlling the fire to set ablaze death and destruction. We didn't understand why at the time but we knew we needed to learn to control fiendfyre. You know the rest."
I can tell she doesn't like to talk about it. I want to ask her about her parents but decide the mood has already gotten too down. I wanted her smiling, not morose.
"I am glad I came here. I was skeptical at first. It turns out that was the best decision of my life." I tell her as I look into her beautiful eyes. I mean every word. She leans in and kisses me. This kiss is full of need and desire. I lose my willpower to keep my hands centered on her waist once she starts thrusting against my crotch. I am unbelievably hard in my jeans. My hands travel up her sides and sit right under her breasts. I pull back asking if I can continue with my eyes. She nods in my direction and I start kneading the soft flesh.
"Edward" she moans. I nearly come undone right there. Her hands are under my shirt and are running up and down my back.
I start thrusting back as I trail kisses down her neck. I suck on her pulse point as I travel my hands from her boobs to her ass to help her grind against me harder. This position lasts another few minutes before we reach our releases together. I was extremely proud that I was able to hold out long enough. Holy Shit! I just dry-humped my wife! I can feel myself smile like an idiot.
She points her wand at me and herself and says "scourgify." The sticky feeling is automatically gone but is still feel like liquid jelly. That was the best thing to ever happen to me. I touched boobies. Real boobies. I hear Hermione giggle.
"You do know you are talking out loud right?" she says to me.
"I can't even bring myself to be embarrassed right now. You are amazing."
"C'mon Casanova. It is time for our dinner."
HGPOV
I am so thankful that Edward finally decided to move his hands somewhere other than my waist last night. I can practically feel our bond buzz in happiness as well. After the discussion with Edward last night I decide I need to go see Draco. I haven't even seen him since my transformation. I know he is still alive because he was not mentioned as a casualty of war but no one has heard from him.
"Ready to go" I ask Edward.
"Ready as I can be. How are we getting there?"
"I am going to apparate us."
He knows about apparating from his time that I took him to the psychologist. He grabs on and suddenly we are standing in front of Malfoy manner. I knock the huge knocker hoping that someone will answer the door. To my surprise it is Severus Snape.
"Miss Granger, Mr. Diggory, what are you doing here?" Snape asks us with a biting tone. Glad to see his cheery demeanor is still in check.
"Hello Professor Snape. This is actually Edward Cullen, Cedric's twin. He is technically my husband due to a soul bond. I was wondering if Draco was home. I haven't seen him since the battle."
"I remember seeing something in the paper about you getting married. I didn't know the circumstances nor did I care to." Snape said.
"Look, is Draco-"
"Severus, who is there?" that sounds somewhat like Draco.
"It is the SWOT and her doppelganger." Way to try to act civil Snivellus.
"Let them in."
"Are you sure Draco? You shouldn't push yourself." Wow, Snape actually sounds concerned. Who knew he had a heart. It makes me wonder if Draco is okay.
Snape scowls in our direction but opens the door enough to allow our entry. I see a shadow towards the back of the room and I notice the standout blonde hair.
"Hey Hermione, it is great to see you."
"I wish I could say the same but I can't see you. Why are you hiding?" Why is he acting so weird?
Draco starts to walk towards me but keeps his head down. I wonder if he got hurt during the war and was ashamed of it.
"Draco, are you okay?"
"I am compared to others." What sort of explanation is that?
I was about to ask him what he meant until he lifted his head and my words caught in my throat. Not that I needed them. Draco Malfoy was a vampire. Not just any vampire either. He had to be the hottest vampire on the planet. Merlin, just being in the same room as him is making the temperature increase.
"You're gorgeous." Really Hermione, in front of your husband. Speaking of Edward just growled in my direction. Well… he is gorgeous!
"That is why I haven't been in public yet. I am not ashamed I am a vampire but I have some sort of appeal to others that I can't control."
"Are you controlling it now?" Geeze Edward, could you be more snarky?
"I am actually. That is all Hermione." Draco states in an indignant tone.
"What happened during your transition?"
"I was in transition for 5 days. Severus saw me go down during the battle and fought off the vampire and escaped with me to safety. The manor has protections within the wards so he figured I would have a better chance of survival if I stayed here. I was disoriented to say the least when I woke up. I have been keeping up with everyone via the paper. Congratulations on your marriage. A soul bond is something special."
I run to hug him. I am just so happy he is okay. I almost get to him before Edward pulls me back.
"Mine!" he states. I can't help but roll my eyes.
"Sorry, it is the bond. It is not complete yet so we tend to be a little protective. Draco, aren't you bored here by yourself? No one is at Hogwarts right now besides the Cullen's and Cedric. Why don't you come back with us and we can help you with your control?"
Snape looks like he wants to disagree but Draco's hopeful look cuts him off.
"I will return with you Draco, if that is your wish." Aww, it is confirmed. Snape is a softy.
"I would like that a lot actually. Give me a minute to pack my trunk and we can leave." Draco runs of to pack. He seems in a much lovelier mood now than before.
Edward is still looking disgruntled over the fact that I complimented Draco.
"You do realize I can read your thoughts right?" I just stick my tongue out at him. He must not have liked that because the next thing I know I am pinned to a wall as he is trailing kisses against my neck and grinding against me.
"Mine." He states again.
Hell yes. Yours! Just don't stop….
"Miss Granger, do you mind?!" Ahh Snape… much more effective than a cold shower.
"Sorry professor." Not really…
"Alright guys, I am ready to go." Draco says lugging a huge trunk behind him. He shrinks his vast trunk and we apparate back to the Hogwarts gates. We walk in and head straight to the headmasters office.
"Pumpkin Pasties" I speak and the gargoyles begin to turn. The headmaster gets one look at our group, specifically Draco before he speaks.
"Come in, it seems we have a lot to talk about."