Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Harry Potter characters (I do own Sebastian Corax)
Now That You're Here
Chapter 3
After meeting with Luna for a little over a week Hermione and Luna both felt that she was ready for Draco to remove the scars. They set the meeting, Hermione was very nervous and pacing before Luna came to collect her.
"Ginny, what if I can't focus?" asked Hermione nervously
"Sweetie you are ready, you are the most focused person I know, even without the enhanced training" Ginny pulled her into a kiss and Hermione melted into her. When Ginny pulled away she looked into Hermione's eyes "you'll be fine, Draco knows what he's doing, Luna will be there and I love you."
"I love you too….I'm worrying for nothing"
"of course you are…now Draco is gonna call me when you're done. I already sent your overnight bag to the Manor so when calls I'll be right there. I also think it's very cool of you, Draco and Luna to loan your memories of this to Hogwarts for their Dark Arts class."
"Well Draco said these things are still out there and it would be educational."
"that's you…always the academic." Ginny smiled and Luna stepped through the fireplace
"Hello all" Luna said brightly as she placed her bag down to embrace her two friends "now Ginny don't you worry I'll take good care of Hermione."
"I'm not worried, she's the one who needs convincing" Ginny points to Hermione who has resumed her pacing.
Luna approached her "It's time Mione." Hermione nodded and pulled Ginny in for a steamy kiss that seemed to last forever.
"I'm ready" Hermione smiled
"Whoa, I'll be there when you wake up luv" Ginny managed to say slightly out of breath. With that Luna and Hermione stepped into the fireplace and were gone.
When they stepped through to Malfoy Manor they were greeted by Max the house elf who took their coats and bag and ushered them into a study where they found Draco.
"Hello ladies, please come in, this is a spare room and I figured it would be suitable for our needs. Luna feel free to alter the room in anyway you see fit to ensure that Hermione is relaxed and comfortable." Draco instructed as he hugged his friends
Luna smiled and pulled out her wand. When she was done the room was transfigured into what looked like a grassy hill, a shallow brook, trees and flowers. Hermione inhaled the clean scent of the grass. The only thing that remained untouched was the table Hermione was to lay on and the tray of various potions and the dagger.
"excellent, Hermione if you could remove your shirt an bra and lie face down on the table with your head in the support we can get you comfortable" Draco explained trying not to stare as Hermione slowly unbuttoned her shirt and cast it aside along with her bra. Hermione didn't bother to cover herself both Luna and Draco have seen her breasts before. She positioned herself as Draco instructed, lying face down on the soft pillow-like top of the table. Draco fastened the straps on her hands, feet and across her lower back to keep her as immobile as possible.
Luna pulled a chair over to Hermione so they could be eye to eye if need be. Draco cleared his throat as he sprinkled a liquid all over Hermione's back. She shivered at it's coldness but it was soon forgotten when Draco began to massage the liquid over her skin.
"Mione this oil will help me guide the dagger over the scars and it makes them darker so I can see them. Remember I told you as I do this you will see images of the attack, but you'll be safe."
A moan is all the response Hermione could manage. Draco's hands felt very good on her back. Draco looked at Luna and shrugged his shoulders. Once the oil took effect Draco was ready.
"ok Luna, Mione I'm ready to begin whenever you are." Draco announced. while he was massaging her back Luna and Hermione started their relaxation process.
Draco picked up the dagger and placed the point of it on the 'R' in Ronald and traced it down. Hermione flinched at the contact as her back spasmed in response. The straps held in place and Hermione's breathing became heavy. Luna turned Hermione's focus back onto her as Draco continued. Hermione's breathing slowed to a steady calm rhythm by the time Draco had gotten to the letter 'N'. When he started on the 'A' Hermione let out a loud painful yowl. Luna tried to gain her focus back but it seemed that Hermione had retreated into her own little world.
"RON NO, PLEASE NO, STOP!!!" Hermione screamed
"Luna what happened??" Draco asked
"Her focus is too strong. She's catatonic." Luna replied "Go on with it you're half way there anyway."
"Are you sure? I don't want to hurt her more." Draco backed away
"Do you want to have to start over again?" Draco shook his head "Then finish this, and I'll do what I can for her." Luna yelled
Draco resumed his task with a somewhat shaky hand due to Hermione's constant yelling and pleading. After an hour he finally got to the last letter. He finished and undid the restraints. Hermione was calm as Draco gently moved her into a sitting position. He moves himself between her legs and looked into her eyes for a response. Hermione recognized him as she threw her arms around his neck and pulled him into a very intense kiss. The sheet covering her breasts fell away and Draco responded to the kiss as anyone would…he kissed her back. Hermione's hips were rocking toward Draco when her legs wrapped around him. His hand went to one breast and his mouth went to the other. Luna was expecting something like this to occur so she let it play out.
Draco immersed himself in Hermione's warm embrace. His feelings for her would not allow him to stop touching and kissing her. The effect of the scars worked Hermione into a frenzy of nervous energy, she felt scared and clung to Draco, her savior, as she did the morning of the actual attack. At that moment nothing else existed to Draco and Hermione but each other, they were both filled with a need that only the other could understand. After a few more moments of intense touching they were slowly returning to their senses as they stared at each other in shock.
"Oh my god, Ginny's gonna kill me" Hermione spoke
"Luna, why didn't you stop us??" Asked Draco, still leering at Hermione's exposed breasts
"You were working off the effects of the ritual…Ginny will understand that. It affects people differently" Luna said to them both as she helped Hermione cover herself up "It was the natural course it had to run, don't worry so much. Besides Ginny is a Pureblood she knows how these rituals work."
"Oh, wait did it work?" Hermione asked trying to look at her own back. Draco grasped her shoulders and pulled her gaze to him.
"Yes it worked, your skin is flawless" Draco assured her. She looked at him
"Thank you Draco." She pulled him in for a hug that made him flinch until her hugged her back
"Right then, lets get you settled and I'll call Ginny, we can tell her what happened together." Draco said with a smile
"Yes and when you send the memories to Hogwarts you may want to edit that last part" Luna chimed in
Ginny arrived in Hermione's room and was greeted by Draco and Luna. Ginny was instantly at Hermione's side with a tight embrace and a kiss. Luna greeted Ginny then made her way home to tell Harry how the ritual went.
With Luna gone Draco felt it was the time to tell Ginny what transpired between Hermione and himself. He wasn't looking forward to her reaction and hoped he didn't loose her friendship which he came to value.
Draco looked at Hermione and nodded
"Ginny, everything went as planned and the scars are gone…"
"I sense a 'but' coming …" Ginny replied flatly
"Well after the ritual was completed……" Draco went on to explain about the groping and the kissing at Ginny listened intently. When he was done she was silent for a moment before drawing a deep breath. Draco and Hermione looked at each other waiting for the red head to explode.
"Guys its ok….I've told you both I'm not that insecure. The three of us are close and have a very odd connection. I know it was all part of the ritual.
