Blaise has taken the manufactured position of Vice President at Parisian School of Charms and Potions at Draco's request. In addition to being Vice President, Blaise's primary job is to interfere in any relationship Caleb is trying to build with Hermione as well as figure out a way to get Draco back into her good graces.
Rated M due to language/romantic encounter.
Malfoy Magic 5: The Road To Dramione
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Draco had been pacing the floor for hours waiting for Blaise thinking something had happened. Draco didn't know it at the time, but something had happened. Blaise had solved the entire puzzle and was so pissed with Draco he thought about not telling him what he had learned from Hermione.
Blaise finally made it to Draco's flat and had almost been jumped by his mate who had been nervously waiting for news of the day. But because Blaise was aggravated at his git of a mate, he took the long way round instead of immediately telling Draco what he'd found out. Blaise went through the entire day one step at a time. He told Draco about lunch, about reports, about the staff witches and finally about Caleb getting in Hermione's face.
Draco had immediately flipped out cursing Willis for all he was worth threatening to go to Parisian and hex the shite out of the git.
Blaise knew this would be Draco's reaction so he'd saved that part for last. Well almost last. Blaise informed Draco there was no need to worry because he had handled Caleb good and proper, but also admitted he didn't think Caleb would be giving up on Hermione so easily. Blaise also mentioned sending Hermione home early because the interchange with Caleb had upset her.
Blaise knew what he had to say next would throw Draco into a tizzy so he asked that he pour himself a drink and sit down.
Draco didn't know what was coming next so he'd done as Blaise requested. He accio'd fire whiskey along with two glasses, Both he and Blaise poured themselves a drink.
With drink in hand, Blaise told Draco he wanted to make a toast.
Draco had shrugged and nodded.
Blaise held his glass up to Draco and spoke directly into his face. "Here's to the biggest tosser in the wizarding world."
"What the fuck Blaise?" Snapped Draco.
But Blaise wasn't through. He went up the one side and down the other side of Draco Malfoy with Draco still not tumbling to what was going on.
The truth be told, Draco was becoming a tad bit unnerved thinking some of his crazy might have rubbed off on Blaise. When he'd finally had enough of Blaise's obnoxious behavior, Draco growled at him. "Enough Blaise. Just tell me what's going on."
Blaise took another sip of his whiskey before speaking. "I took some takeaway and wine over to Hermione's flat."
Draco jumped up when Blaise told him this. "Why? Did something happen between you and Granger?"
Blaise took immediate offense at Draco's insulting question. Here he was working his arse off trying to help this idiot and had just received a specious insult for his trouble. Blaise put his glass down on the table and started for the floo. "Fuck you Draco."
Draco stopped him. "Wait Blaise. My apologies mate. I'm a bit of a wreck. The question just slipped out."
Tight lipped as all hell, Blaise returned to the chair he had previously occupied. "I'll let it go this once Draco, but if it happens again, you should be ready to meet my wand. I promised to do something for you and I'm doing it. Nothing more. Besides, there are more than enough witches who are willing to come when I call. If you take my meaning."
Draco mumbled. "Duly noted mate."
Blaise started again. "Hermione drank a little too much wine and got a bit drunk."
Hearing that Hermione was pissed off her arse and alone with a wizard caused Draco to tense up. However, he remained silent so as not to upset Blaise again.
Blaise went on to repeat verbatim everything Hermione had shared with him. He even repeated Hermione's fear of becoming an old maid. When Blaise finished his recitation, he sat quietly waiting for Draco to speak.
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It took Draco at least five minutes to puzzle out what Blaise had just told him. When he finally found his voice, he glanced at Blaise and asked in all sincerity. "Are you saying she has never stopped loving me? Why didn't she tell me?"
Blaise couldn't hold it in any longer. "You and Granger are two of the biggest idiots I've ever met in my life. You two are in love with each other and the only thing keeping you apart is yourselves. How bloody hard would it have been to talk it out instead of walking away from each other? You are two stubborn gits."
Draco hadn't heard anything after Blaise told him that Hermione still loved him. All he cared about was Hermione loved him. Draco sat there feeling as though a fifty pound weight had been lifted off his back. He tuned back in to Blaise to find him still ranting. Draco clasped his mate on the shoulder. "How do we get her back? Help me get her back."
Blaise stopped his rant to look at the besotted fellow in front of him realizing Draco really did need help. Blaise figured, with his help, the old Draco would reemerge. However, he couldn't stop thinking that Draco and Hermione would have gone to their graves pining for each other rather than sorting it out and having a happy life together. It made little sense. Blaise realized it was time for him to take the initiative.
After thinking it over for a bit, Blaise explained to Draco what he was thinking. "My plan will have you coming in to visit me at Parisian and run into Hermione. Actually, if you come to visit me, you won't be able to miss Hermione because her office is directly on the path to mine."
Draco was in a state of euphoria and wanted to implement Blaise's plan immediately. "I'm chuffed mate. We can get this done tomorrow."
Blaise shook his head. "Let's do it Friday which will give me time to talk you up a bit. I want to see if Hermione remembers spilling all her secrets to me. Besides, waiting until Friday will give you time to clean yourself up and purchase some appropriate clothing."
Draco mumbled. "I already have clothes. Plenty of clothes. Fine clothes." He looked up in time to see the smirk on Blaise's face and knew exactly why Blaise commented as he had. No rich, pureblood took kindly to anyone implying he did not have the correct wardrobe available for any occasion, especially Blaise Zabini.
"Doesn't feel very nice to have someone make such an offensive statement, does it?" Questioned Blaise?
"No, it doesn't. However, since I have already apologized for my lack of manners, shall we talk about Friday."
"There's nothing else to talk about. Get your arse in gear. Get back to the real Draco Malfoy. One more thing. Please don't fall on your knees and tell her you love her the moment you see her. Wait a bit. Get a feel for things. Ask her out."
Like a love struck schoolboy, Draco asked a silly question. "What if she won't talk to me?"
Blaise had enough of the indecisive Draco. "If she doesn't want to talk to you Draco, make her want to talk to you. Charm her. You've been charming witches since you were eleven, but for fucks sakes stop whining. A Malfoy doesn't whine."
Draco straightened up. "You're right mate. A Malfoy doesn't whine. A Malfoy gets the witch he wants…always."
"Finally. Took you long enough to get there. I will see you Friday at 1:00."
Draco waved as Blaise prepared to apparate out.
After Blaise left, Draco made his way to his bedroom. "Sarah, I need you." With a small pop, Sarah the house elf appeared ready to serve her master.
The knowledge Blaise had shared with him had given Draco the courage of eight Malfoys. He would soon be back on his game and ready to charm Granger right back into his life.
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When Friday rolled around, Draco Malfoy had transformed. No longer did he look like some destitute, demented wizard. He looked so good even the older witches glanced at him twice as he passed. At 1:00 pm sharp, Draco presented himself at the desk of the Reception Witch at Parisian School of Charms and Potions. The receptionist fawned over him in such an obvious manner Draco had to insist he be shown to the Vice President immediately as they had a luncheon engagement. The witch made it quite clear she was disappointed Draco hadn't fallen to her flirtatious actions as she pointed him in the direction of the VP's office.
Without giving the witch a second thought, Draco followed her directions and was shortly looking at Hermione Granger in the flesh. For a moment, Draco wanted to turn tail and walk away, but he hadn't. Fortunately, Hermione looked up at just that moment. As she gazed at Draco, her cheeks turned pink, really pink. However, as a professional, Hermione knew exactly how to proceed. She greeted Draco with a warm smile. "How are you? How can I help you?"
Draco nearly missed his mark (again) and had almost said. "I'm here to see Blaise." Instead, he said. "Granger, it's been a long time. You're looking fit. I miss arguing with you."
Hermione stepped right up. "You don't look so bad yourself Malfoy. I've missed arguing with you as well even though our arguments usually didn't turn out well."
Draco just smiled. "Maybe I should have said. I miss our discussions which sounds much better and would probably end better."
Hermione turned pink once again. As though trying to hide her blush, she looked down at the forms on her desk.
At that moment, Blaise stepped out of his office to greet his old mate. Draco greeted Blaise and walked over to shake his hand as though none of it had been planned in advance.
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As soon as Draco left her sight, Hermione had melted into herself. She still loved him. He was still the most handsome and desirable wizard she had ever met. She was certain of one thing. If she could get him back, she wasn't going to drive him off again. In fact, she had every intention of grabbing Draco and holding on all the while hoping he was still interested in her. Hermione was still thinking about what she would do about Draco when Caleb approached her desk
"Good day Hermione. I just stopped by to say hello and ask if you would like to have dinner with me tonight. I haven't been by your desk much lately as I have come down on the wrong side of the Vice President and don't want to anger him any further. I hope you've told him I apologized for my bad behavior. I would like to feel comfortable enough to come by your office more often. I also noticed that your former boyfriend is in the building. Although it's none of my concern, I hope you're not thinking of taking him back. That would be a mistake as he would probably only make you cry again."
Although Hermione was annoyed that Caleb was getting too far into her business, she calmly told him she wasn't free for dinner and wouldn't be free for dinner anytime soon because she was planning to reunite with Draco.
With disappointment written all over his face, Caleb told her he would wait for her no matter how long it took her to realize that Draco Malfoy would not take care of her properly.
Hermione wasn't sure how it would work out between her and Draco, but she was tired of listening to Caleb. "I've allowed you to stand here and speak much too freely. I'm very sure if Mr. Malfoy heard you spouting such nonsense he would not be pleased. With that said, I ask that you leave my office and keep your thoughts to yourself."
For a minute, it appeared Caleb wanted to say more, but thought better of it remembering that both Hermione's ex-boyfriend and the Vice President were feet away. With a soft huff, Caleb swiftly left the area.
Caleb had caused one massive argument between her and Draco. Hermione would not give him a chance to do it again.
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Inside Blaise's office, Draco shared his thoughts. "Just seeing Granger made me realize there will never be another witch for me. She is the one and I will not let her get away from me again no matter what has to be done."
To help the situation, Blaise smiled and did what any self respecting friend would do, he intervened. When it was all sorted, Blaise had set a dinner date for the three of them which both Draco and Hermione were happy to accept. Blaise suggested they all meet up at Hermione's flat at 7:00 pm to make plans from there. Hermione made sure Draco had her address before he left Parisian.
In the end, Draco was ecstatic, Hermione was ecstatic and Blaise was simply trying to get into the knickers of the reception witch.
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Draco, who was full of nervous excitement had showered twice then dressed and redressed five times before leaving his flat. He arrived at Hermione's door precisely at 7:00.
She smiled her beautiful smile as she moved aside to allow him entry.
When Hermione opened the door and saw Draco standing there, she knew she was going to fight for what she wanted, and he was who she wanted. There wouldn't be any arguing this time, just a lovely discussion of what she wanted for them.
Draco smiled widely simply because he was at Hermione's door. As soon as he stepped into the flat, he felt as though he had come home. Not home in the sense of it being his flat, but in the sense it was the place he should be. All his hesitations and reservations fell away because he was in the presence of the witch he wanted.
Draco came in very slowly then stood in the middle of the room waiting for Hermione to invite him to have a seat. After they were seated facing each other, Draco apologized for his behavior asking for forgiveness. He ended up telling Hermione how he had gone mad thinking Caleb was someone she cared for and had actually vomited over a mental image of her taking some bloke into her bed.
On his knees in front of Hermione, Draco told her how ashamed he was of putting his hands on her promising to cut them off if he ever thought of raising them to her again.
Hermione interrupted Draco to tell him there was no need to worry on that point because she would gladly hex his hands off if he ever touched her in that manner again.
They sat enjoying a few drinks talking in a very reasonable manner. When they finished talking, they both agreed what they needed was to have more trust in each other.
It was past 8:30 before they realized Blaise wasn't coming which led Draco to ask Hermione if she still wanted to go out to eat.
A small smile played across Hermione face because what she wanted wasn't on the menu in any restaurant. With ulterior motives in mind, she told Draco she'd rather stay home and talk.
Draco realized this was the chance he'd been waiting for, so he walked over and gently pulled Hermione to her feet. "May we stay in and kiss?"
Hermione wrapped her arms around Draco's neck and pulled straight up against him. "Will you kiss me like this?"
Hermione then kissed him with all the love and passion she had been saving.
This was a kiss so sweet, so hot, so sexy and so enticing, Draco felt his legs tremble. He was back with his witch and he would never let her get away again. Draco didn't want to scare Hermione by moving too fast, but his erection which had grown to the size of his forearm had other ideas.
Hermione reached down to touch him as she had done their first time together. She did little more than graze her finger against the erection. Just as it had their first time, her touch made Draco moan.
"I have waited so long for you. I need you. I want to make love to you Hermione."
Draco ran his fingers through Hermione's hair and landed them on the back of her neck. Staring into each others eyes, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger shared their second kiss in almost a year. The second kiss was as sweet, endearing, loving, sexy and smoking hot as their first kiss had been. They each pulled away breathless.
Hermione had let things go too far, too fast and needed to put a little distance between them. "We have all night to talk. Would you like something to eat?"
"I am famished and would love something to eat. Thank you."
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Hermione warmed up the meat loaf and mashed potatoes from the previous night which she and Draco hungrily wolfed down. Draco complimented Hermione on the meal and with their hunger sated, they sat back down on the couch with arms entwined and talked about everything that hadn't yet been discussed.
They talked about their sexual encounter that day in December with Hermione telling Draco how she had felt so insignificant when he hadn't tried to speak to her after their encounter.
"I was still a stupid git at that time." Replied Draco.
He and Hermione laughed when she explained about working her Granger Magic on him. Draco admitted he was happily surprised she had made those changes for him.
Draco took a minute out of their conversation to tell Hermione how beautiful she was and how lucky he felt to be her wizard. Hermione had leaned in at those words and looked directly into Draco's face. "Have I become your witch by automatic selection then?"
Draco squeezed her shoulders before replying. "Hell yes."
Hermione simply smiled as she snuggled in closer to her wizard.
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Sheepishly, Draco talked about how he had grown to love her even though they hadn't spoken to each other the last six months of Hogwarts. They laughed over the argument he and Blaise had about her hair which had left Draco huffing. "Blaise should not have been commenting on the state of your hair. It wasn't his place."
Hermione couldn't help herself as she laughed out loud. "Jealous much Malfoy?"
Draco had only smiled. In a rare move, Draco also mentioned how hurt he had been when she accused him of taking her virginity and only returning when he wanted another shag.
Hermione shrugged and shook her head. "I regretted those words as soon as they left my mouth because the whole point of my Granger Magic mission had been to get at least one more shag."
Stealing kisses from each other in between, Hermione and Draco continued to talk. Then Draco had finally broached a subject he had tip toed around all evening by asking about Caleb.
Hermione ran her hand up Draco neck and through his hair before taking his face between her hands and kissing him softly on the lips. With her lips still against Draco's mouth, Hermione apologized for her spiteful words and told him the truth about Caleb. "I've never had any kind of sexual encounter with Caleb and never wanted any. The extent of our relationship has been four dinners out without any intimate contact. Not even a kiss. I've also made it clear to Caleb that I am not interested in having a relationship with him although he insists he will remain in the background until I'm ready. He is a bit obnoxious at times, but I can handle him."
It had been on the tip of Draco's tongue to repeat what Blaise had told him about Caleb being in her face. But he would have to explain his whole plot if he mentioned any of it. Draco didn't think Hermione would look too favorably at him buying into Parisian so he could interfere in her life. Instead, he said. "You shouldn't have to handle any wizard. In the future, it will be my job to handle him.
"I shall keep a good distance from Caleb so there will not be anything for you to handle," whispered Hermione. She felt Draco's whole body relax at her words.
Kissing Hermione's hands one after another, Draco remarked how glad he was she hadn't taken another wizard. He had earlier mentioned how mad it had driven him thinking of her and Caleb together so he glossed over that part of the story. He went on to admit he had remained celibate since realizing his feelings for her. Draco explained that like herself, he had been out to dinners and pubs, but hadn't been able to make any advances even though the witches had been more than willing. He also joked that his wanking hand and cold shower button hadn't seen as much action in his entire life as they had in the last eleven months.
Hermione who was overwhelmed by Draco's revelation laid her head on his shoulder and sobbed for five minutes. When Draco asked why she was crying, Hermione explained she was feeling so humbled to get a third chance at romance with him. Everything she'd ever wanted had been hers for the taking and she had rejected it not once, but twice.
"Well we're together now. Hopefully, we will both temper our tongues and not cause another separation." Whispered Draco.
"Well said. Although those words are coming from the mouth of the most jealous wizard I've ever known." Hermione replied with a laugh.
"Really witch? As if I'm not in love with the most opinionated woman I've ever known."
They both laughed as Hermione got up to freshen their drinks.
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They had been snuggling for awhile when Hermione moved about to get more comfortable. She was now facing Draco with his arm around her shoulder. In turning, Hermione accidentally brushed against Draco's hard and swollen dick which she reached out and stroked. Draco groaned and Hermione stroked it twice more. After the third time, Draco whispered he couldn't take much more. If she didn't stop, he would ejaculate all over himself.
Hermione was aroused as well and did something she had wanted to do since that first encounter. She unzipped Draco's pants, pulled out his dick and took him in her mouth. Draco stiffened so fast Hermione thought she had done something wrong. With his dick still in her mouth, she looked directly into his eyes.
"Oh Merlin that feels good." He had groaned.
Satisfied she hadn't hurt him, Hermione did what she thought should be done. She moved her mouth up and down his shaft and licked the underside. She licked his tip, sucked his tip then she had taken him as far into her throat as she could without gagging.
Draco told her he couldn't hold on any longer and pulled Hermione's head away as a stream of cum shot off onto the floor. Draco had then grabbed Hermione in his arms thanking her.
"Only with you. I was nervous I wouldn't do it right."
Hermione's words in his ear had an immediate effect on Draco. His dick hardened yet again. Nuzzling Hermione's neck, Draco whispered. "You were perfect. Now I have some Malfoy Magic I would like to share, if your Granger Magic is ready to receive."
"Draco Malfoy. Are you asking to be my second sexual encounter?" Hermione cheeked.
And with the trademark Malfoy smirk, Draco replied. "Yes Hermione Granger, I am. I'm also asking to be your third, your fourth, your-."
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Draco would have gone on indefinitely if Hermione hadn't kissed his mouth quiet then once again run her fingers lightly along the semi hardened dick still hanging out of his trousers.
Draco's ensuing groans made Hermione even wetter than she had been while sucking him to climax. She needed him as much as he needed her. "It's what we both want Draco. It just seems we have a hard time getting to where we want to be. But I'm more than ready."
In a voice so hoarse it seemed as though he had been shouting all day, Draco replied. "It is my hope you will always be ready for me."
"I fell in love with you at a time when there wasn't any chance of me ever having you which was long before we had sex at the tree. My love never diminished. Yet, when there was the possibility we would be together, I wouldn't let myself believe it was real and made the wrong moves. We've spent so much time and energy on anger and jealousy, we've done nothing but waste the time we could have been together. In my heart, I've been your witch all along, but…."
Draco reached out and put his finger to her lips. "No buts Hermione. The negative words are what keeps us apart. Let's leave them all in the past. I've waited for you because you are the witch I want in my life for as long as you'll have me, which I hope will be a very long time."
Draco wasn't there for just another shag. He had come to claim his witch and Hermione was ready to be claimed. She and Draco had finally come to the same reckoning at the same time. They belonged together. Finally, every last thing was sorted and the waiting was over. They could now come together in love.
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Hermione and Draco made the trip to the bedroom in about three steps and had their clothes off in another three seconds. They had first shagged hard and fast with each catching and holding the other's scent. Draco had thrust himself into his witch and Hermione had met his every move. Their worlds fell back into place. Their climax had been so hot they could have brought a brew to boil.
Then they had made soft, sensual love with each whispering the hopes and dreams they had for the relationship.
Afterwards, while lying face to face with Hermione and with his Malfoy Magic lying quietly between them, Draco had mused. "I love how this bloody Mixed Magic works. We'll have to use it as often as possible."
"I totally agree," giggled Hermione
So, through the magic of true love and that magical type of sex which bonds a witch to her wizard for life, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger had set their destiny in motion. They were united and on a direct path towards Dramione. For sure.
What Happened next:
A week after he and Hermione got back together, Draco sold all his shares in The Parisian School of Charms and Potions. Hermione never found out how Draco and Blaise had interfered in her life, so there weren't any repercussions whatsoever.
The company kept the position of Vice President because having a VP gave CB Elson a great deal of free time to find and pursue certain creative activities.
Blaise decided to stay another nine months at Parisian as he wanted a chance to take the staff witches up on their implied propositions. Due mostly to his ability to charm the witches and his expertise with his wand, after Blaise left the company, he was written down as an extremely popular Vice President.
After a private meeting with the Vice President's good mate Draco Malfoy, Caleb Willis wouldn't do anything more than nod good morning in Hermione's direction. Within a month of his private meeting with Draco, Caleb Willis transferred out of Parisian for a position elsewhere. Draco couldn't have been more pleased.
Having learned their life lesson, Draco and Hermione did not argue anymore, they discussed. Although their discussions sometimes became fairly loud, both knew when to back away. No wands were ever drawn. Six months after their reunion, Draco surprised Hermione with a huge diamond ring surrounded by deep blue sapphires in a platinum setting along with a marriage proposal which Hermione had immediately accepted. After Hermione stopped trembling, she steadied her left hand with her right hand so Draco could slide the ring onto her finger. Hermione remained at The Parisian School of Charms and Potions for another year before acquiescing to Draco's request she resign the job in order to plan their wedding.
The Beginning… because there's no end to Dramione.
A Continuation….. because Blaise loves his wand.