Chapter 9

A/N: This was meant to be my last chapter but I felt it suits better to spread over two.

Hermione woke after having a wonderful sleep, dreaming about her future as Mrs Malfoy. She loved the sound of that name. She wondered how Draco was as she pulled on a cream sweater and jeans to go and find Ginny, to do that she would have to find Harry, as they were always together.

Hermione found them in the great hall having breakfast. When Ginny saw Hermione she rushed towards her.

'Hermione! It's your big day! Isn't it exciting' Ginny said, smiling like a maniac.

'Yes Ginny, it's very exciting but is every-' Ginny cut Hermione off

'No time for but's. We need to get you fed and watered before starting your relaxation before your beauty and dress time on the schedule.'

'You have a schedule? Hermione asked distracted for a moment by what Ginny had achieved in such short time.

'Of course I have a schedule. Now it's time for… let me see… oh here it is! Oh what fun, its relaxation time. There is a spa down in Hogsmead, it's magic, which I booked for us all to go to, by 'all' I mean you and your bridal party.'

'Ginny' Hermione said stifling a laugh 'you need to take a breath. And keep breathing! I don't want you dying on my day, ok? It's meant to be about me!'

'Fine!' Ginny said, throwing her hands in the air both dramatically and sarcastically, before giving Hermione a hug and saying 'I can't believe you picked me as your maid of honour. Thank you so much herm.'

It was now Hermione's turn to be sarcastic. 'Well who was I going to pick? Harry? Ron maybe? Yeah I'm sure they would look amazing in purple!' she and Ginny both looked at the boys who were stuffing their faces when they looked up and waved. Both girls just laughed and then Ginny took Hermione and led her out of the hall and they both went to find the other members of the bridal party and arm in arm they skipped, ran, danced their way to Hogsmead, Ignoring the looks they all got as they entered the village.

***It's magic, Hogsmead spa***

'OH MY GOSH! Ginny, where did you find this place? It's AMAZING!' lavender exclaimed as they all had their heads massaged.

'Yeah, Ginny this was a brilliant find!' pansy agreed, quietly not wanting to be heard being nice to a Gryffindor.

Hermione smiled at her best friend.' Thanks so much Ginny, I feel the stress and worries rolling right off. The names right! It's MAGIC!'

'Well I thought since you're getting married you would want to be as relaxed as possible, since you won't be able to relax after you get married! Well that's what mum says anyway!' Ginny said returning Hermione's smile.

After their time at the spa they went to the hair and nails department on the other side of Hogsmead. The bridesmaids had their nails done in a dark purple to match their dresses and Hermione got simple French tips. They were going to get their hair done at Hogwarts.

When they were back they had half an hour before they had to be back. Pansy rushed of, saying she had an emergency date with her boyfriend.

'I'm going back to see Draco before Ginny gets me into that dress and tells me I can't' Hermione said making sure that Ginny could hear

'First Pansy and now you! I'm ok if Pansy's back late, but not the bride herself! Oh and Hermione, please don't ruin those nails!' Ginny warned her, sounding a lot like Molly Weasly!

With that Hermione ran down towards the slytherin common room and knocked. Draco opened the door. Inside she saw Crab, Goyle and Harry but no Ron, which she thought was odd. Draco come out of the hole and scooped her up into his arms. He kissed her and then set her down realising something was wrong.

'What's the matter? Not getting cold feet are we?'

'No, of course not! I want to be with you more than ever! I was just wondering where Ron is.'

'He's with his girlfriend, didn't catch the name. he seems completely and utterly in love. He said he's going to introduce us at the wedding.' Draco said laughing

'That's odd. That's exactly what Pansy said.' Hermione said and both at the same moment she and Draco thought of something. Their eyes widened.

'You don't think… that… no, there's no way.' Draco mused shaking his head.

Hermione looked up at him in disbelief 'Oh come on Draco what's so wrong with it? It's the same situation as us! Except they're both pure-bloods!'

'Yeah but… she's PANSY! And he's RON! Come on! You know him and I know her! They're so…'

'Different? Who else can you think of that like that Draco? Hmmm…' she tilted her head in a sarcastic way. 'Oh yeah us! Look I've got to get back to Ginny, she wants us ready by 1:00, so don't be late or she will explode.' And she turned then walked away.

'I love you Hermione!' he called after her

She turned back, gave her sweetest smile and called 'I know!' and walked off.