Hermione walked back to the backyard and saw Ginny watching Draco and Jade's private moment. "That's rude for you to do." Hermione said lightly seeing Ginny spinning around, startled that Hermione came out of nowhere. "Don't let Harry catch you doing that." Hermione said going to leave but Ginny stopped her.
"I wasn't staring at all. They're not supposed to be snogging each other. We have children in this house." Ginny said.
"I don't see what's wrong with kissing a man on the lips in front of children. Rose sees it all the time between Ron and I. I'm sure Albus, James and Lily sees it too." Hermione said seeing Ginny not give any of her words any importance.
"You don't really care about the kids watching them snog do you? It's something else." Hermione said. Ginny was silent. "Oh good Merlin." Hermione sighed, touching Ginny's hand. "Ginny please tell me you're over Draco Malfoy. You're married to a wonderful man with three children-"
"It's not that Hermione, I just don't like any of them. I don't like Malfoy or Harper. I shouldn't say that, but that's just how I feel. Every time I see Malfoy walking around, I always slap myself wondering what the hell was I thinking going out with him? And I made myself stoop so low to claim myself to be pregnant to have him around…it's all so stupid to me now and I don't like him. I used to like Harper before but I don't anymore, especially after she had left. He was moping around like a bloody puppy and I just developed this hatred for her. That she was the reason why he was feeling this way and why he wasn't paying any attention to me at all." Ginny said fiercely. Her hands trembled and she held on tightly to Lily's blanket.
"So what's that got to do with you now? Why do you still hate her now?" Hermione asked.
"I don't know Hermione. I just don't like her. She thinks she can just appear out of nowhere with all those fancy clothes and shoes and look beautiful? Did you see how Harry and the rest of the men were looking at her? She's always been friendly in Hogwarts with the men but now that she's grown out her hair and learned how to put some makeup on, she thinks she's the prettiest thing to grace this planet." Ginny said her words dripping in venom.
"Jade is absolutely not what you think Ginny. She hasn't changed at all, she's very humble." Hermione said hearing Ginny snort.
"Yes and Dumbledore is gay. Say what you want Hermione; I won't change my views about that woman. I don't like her and I don't think I ever will. You're lucky Ron has some common sense, as thick as his head might be, but I have to keep an eye on Harry. He seems to be getting lured by her." Ginny said going to leave.
"You are utterly absurd Ginny! That's the same person that tried to save your relationship with the man you thought you were going to lose. She committed a great sacrifice for you Ginny. She loved him, did you know that?" Hermione said seeing Ginny smirk.
"Of course she did. She loves all men. I'm sure she loves Harry too. Is that what scarlet women do? They love them? I-"
"Ginny, she's my best friend I won't hear one more word against her." Hermione whispered dangerously. "And I can't believe you would suspect Harry to do such a thing. I understand about Jade, you don't know her but you've been married to Harry all these years and you can't trust him? You have to keep an eye on him? For what? Just because he hugs a long lost friend he hasn't seen in 7 years?" Hermione asked.
"It's none of your business Hermione. I can do whatever I want with my husband. Don't tell me how to be with him." Ginny said walking away.
"You know why men find you infuriating? You're bloody paranoid. If I-" Hermione stopped when Harry walked into the room.
"Ginny did you find Lily's blanket?" Harry asked looking up. He saw Ginny and Hermione's red faces and instantly knew they were talking about Draco and Jade.
"It's right here." Ginny said holding it out for him.
Harry took the blanket from her and turned his back to leave but secretly signaled Hermione to calm down and not discuss any further with Ginny about whatever issue that had to do with Jade or Draco. "I need to bid my guests goodbye. They've endured enough discourtesy today." Hermione said shooting daggers to Ginny with her eyes. She left and Harry left as well, leaving Ginny alone in the living room.
"I wonder what's keeping Hermione. I want to go home and well you know…maybe we should invite Harry and Hermione over one day." Jade said seeing Draco make a face.
"To sleep with us? Er…" he said receiving a punch to the arm.
"I meant we should invite them over to our house one day and have dinner." Jade said. She knew Draco wasn't listening to her, instead his gaze was fixated on her lips and he smiled knowing that she started to become irritated that he wasn't listening. "I have a question to ask you." Jade said feeling him kiss her. She pushed his face away from hers and ordered him to sit still. "I'm being serious Draco." Jade said biting back a laugh.
Draco gave her a crooked smile. "Ask away." He said taking her hands.
"Be honest. Have you ever thought of me like this at Hogwarts? Did you have a single moment where you felt attracted to me at all?" Jade asked.
This question threw him off guard. Draco gaped for a bit and ran a hand through his head, thinking of an answer.
"I'm so sorry I took so long. There are so many distractions you know." Hermione said appearing.
Jade got up along with Draco and shook her head. "It's all right, we weren't aware of the time. I guess we'll take your leave now, it's rather late." Jade said seeing Hermione give her another apologetic look. "Oh Mione, don't look at me like that please. I told you, you have nothing to be sorry about. We had a great time and we loved that you invited us." Jade said as Draco nodded.
"Jay and I were just talking-" Draco stopped seeing Hermione giggle.
"Yes, you both were talking. I'm sorry I saw something else." Hermione said catching Jade's eye who grinned.
"Anyways, we wanted to invite you and Potter over for dinner to our home one day. I don't know when, I guess you can work out a date with Jay and Potter, whenever's convenient for the both of you and of course you can bring guests." Draco said seeing Hermione smile and thank the two.
"I'll see you soon Hermione. I love you, don't forget that. Thank you for today. I have to give my thanks to your in-laws as well." Jade said as Hermione nodded.
"Come, I'll fetch them for you." Hermione said.
They walked back into the house and Hermione called Molly and Arthur who were still busy in the kitchen. "Oh Jade! Draco! Leaving so soon? You have to stay for hot chocolate!" Molly said as Jade shook her head.
"Thank you, but it's getting late. We would love to stay but we both have work tomorrow." Draco explained.
"Oh…that's…well that's just terrible." Molly said frowning.
"Another time Mrs. Weasley." Jade said hugging the short and plump woman. She hugged and shook hands with Molly, Arthur and the rest of the Weasley's, the ones who was willing to stay to see them leave. "Please tell Fred, George and Charlie that I gave them my thanks and that they're welcome over in our home any time." Jade said seeing Molly nod and smile brightly.
Jade and Draco walked through the doors and let out a huge sigh of relief. They held hands and apparated off home and quickly went to sleep for the next day.