I would like to thank all those who have been reviewing. I know that I have this horrible habit of posting without writing an Author's Note so I haven't thanked anybody. So THANK YOU to everybody. I've been having major writing blocks and exams are coming my way, which sucks. And I seem to have forgotten where I want to go with the story.. (sheepish grin). But I'll keep going nevertheless.
Their breakfast had been much like their first as a married couple, Draco taking care to show Hermione just how much he cared for her. They had found it quite strange that there were no other couples from their grade in the premises but quite frankly, they didn't care. Hermione grinned shyly as Draco offered her a hand and led her away from the small café.
Everywhere she looked, it was simply amazing. Orange streamers hung from every building and the Halloween spirit was everywhere. French girls raced past them in a flurry, giggling excitedly at the sight of such a well defined and irresistible man. But Hermione did not care. Today was a day for Draco and her alone. "Oh crap." Hermione looked up quickly as she heard Draco curse with frustration.
"What is it?" She asked. If she had her way, nothing would ruin their day.
Draco groaned. "It's that girl that bothered us on our honeymoon." Draco muttered softly before cursing again. "And she's with that Krum friend of yours. You decided, hide it or not. She knows so it'll make it harder."
Hermione was about to suggest that they try to hide it but the sad tone to his voice made her change her mind. She squeezed his hand lightly. "Let's say hello." She couldn't help but giggle as his eyes lit up. He swooped down on her, placing his lips on hers gently.
Hermione moaned softly as his lips moved from her lips to her neck. Closing her eyes, she tangled her fingers in his hair as his hands rubbed her back gently. "Her-mio-ninny!" Hermione cursed gently as a familiar voice forced Draco to detach himself from her.
She spun around, feigned surprise playing amongst her features. "Viktor!" She squealed excitedly. "Oh it is so good to see you!" She said, embracing him quickly before moving back to Draco's side.
"Draco?" Hermione scowled, having forgotten Emiline was standing there. Draco looked disgustedly surprised and shot her a quick smile before turning his attention back to the Quidditch star. Within moments, they had begun an in-depth discussion of the best quidditch moves.
Hermione sighed with frustration, not particularly wanting to start a conversation with the French girl. But the girl seemed to want to talk to her. "So, how is it with Draco?"
Hermione shot her quick smile. "Actually, it is quite wonderful! He's such a charming guy, you know? He's just so sweet and loving and he's a great lover." Emiline scowled causing Hermione to smile brighter. "We've been having the time of our lives together!"
Emiline gave her a scathing smile. "Oh I see. Well I've actually been dating Viktor Krum, seeker for the Bulgarian Quidditch team, for the past few weeks. He's the greatest guy." Emiline said, hoping to spite the British girl.
But Hermione just smiled. "Oh I know. He was a brilliant kisser but he's nothing compared to Draco. I used to date him. He told me he loved me but really, I didn't have such strong affections for him and the long distance thing was quite hectic!" Emiline growled angrily, her face quickly becoming a reddened shade.
Hermione merely smiled before turning to Viktor. "Oh how have you been, Vic? It's been far too long."
Viktor grinned at her sudden attention towards him. "I have been good, Hermy. I was just about to ask Draco how it is that you both are together."
Hermione shot Draco a nervous look. Draco just smiled softly as his wife before wrapping his arms around her waist from behind. "You see, Viktor, the past summer I couldn't help but notice the growing attraction I had for this girl and I just knew she had to be mine. She decided that she liked me too and here we are today. I haven't been able to get enough of her."
Viktor smiled stiffly. "That is great for the both of you. Does Harry or Ronald know?"
Hermione's face fell. "Um… well not exactly… you know how they would react…" She whispered softly. Draco scowled as he saw Emiline's face brighten visibly.
He glared heavily at her, revelling in the fact that her glee seemed to waver. "Well it's been great speaking to you but Mya and I really must be off. Bye!" He called, before pulling Hermione away quickly.
Hermione giggled before jumping onto Draco's back so that he was carrying her. Draco laughed loudly before smirking as her lips found their place on the back of his neck. He shuddered softly before quickly putting her down and pressing her against the wall of 'Pierre de Pierre'.
Viktor frowned softly as he saw the girl he wanted happy with another man. He sighed quietly. If this was what made her happy then it was what he wanted for her. Emiline growled with anger. She was going to have to do something about this.
Hermione gasped as Draco quickly pulled her into Pierre de Pierre, the leading jewellery store in the whole of Wizarding France. "Pick any of them." Draco whispered into his wife's ear, surveying her emotions as they changing rapidly within moments.
"WHAT!" Draco winced as the gleeful shout caused the room's occupants to spin around and glare at them in a snobby manner. He shushed his wife before quickly pulled her away from the door and into the midst of the shop.
"Shh baby, keep it down. I feel the urge to buy you something exquisite. Allow me, will you?" Hermione gaped before giggling childishly. Shaking her head, she pulled him out of the store, sparing a longing glance at a necklace in the corner of the room. Draco smirked as he noted this.
"No, no, Draco! That's absurd! You've bought me all that I need for now, and besides, all I want is your company, alright love?" Draco nodded, kissing her forehead lightly. Hermione smiled softly at her husband, hugging him tightly. "I love you." She whispered.
Draco grinned at her before placing kisses all over her face. "I'm never letting go of you, never." He whispered.
Ginny grinned at her close friend who was currently seated in the Potters' living room. "I love your house, Gin! It's amazing!" Hermione exclaimed, looking around in awe at the place. Her face was lit with excitement.
"MUMMY! MUMMY! MUMMY! MUMMY!" Hermione spun around quickly when she heard the chant of a young girl. She came racing in with her brilliant red hair flying behind her. "GUESS WHAT WE DI…" Her sentence came to an end when she saw the stranger in the household. Smiling shyly, the young one quickly moved so that she was peeking at the lady from behind her mother.
Ginny's grin grew. "Oh dear, I'm glad that you're here. Lily, I would like you to meet Mummy and Daddy's close friend, Aunt Hermione. Mina… this is my daughter, Lily Molly Potter. Lily, would you like to give Aunt Hermione a hug?" Hermione stared with shock as the girl nodded before flouncing up to her and throwing her arms around her.
Grinning, she reciprocated the action. "You would love my daughter, Ally. You both would get along so well." Little Lily looked up at her with a bright smile before pulling out a painting from her bag. There were two young children, the boy with raven hair and the girl resembling the small girl herself. "Who is the boy, Lily?" Hermione asked, kneeling so that she was at the girl's height.
"My brother, James!" As if on cue, the boy rushed in to give his mother a hug, faltering as his sister had done when he caught sight of the woman in the kitchen. Ginny sighed before repeating the introduction, introducing her son as 'James Arthur Potter'. He too had hugged Hermione before running out of the room with his sister.
Hermione couldn't help but smile at the two children. "So what have you got planned for Draco and me tonight?"
Ginny seemed to look down at her hands nervously. "Well…Mum invited you over for dinner." Hermione blanched. "We…didn't tell her who your husband is. So she invited 'the whole family' over for dinner. She'd be terribly disappointed if you didn't come."
Hermione gaped a few times before gulping nervously. "Well, I'll be getting home. I'll see you in a few hours then." Laughing nervously, she Apparated away.
"WHAT! DO YOU WANT ME DEAD!" Hermione sighed. Maybe agreeing to Mrs. Weasley's offer hadn't been a great idea. She knew that the Weasley clan, minus Ginny and Ron, would be outraged at her choice in a husband but she had hoped that perhaps Draco would be alright with going but it seemed he wasn't. "Mya love, I know that you want to go but… they'll throw me out of the house the moment I enter."
"Mummy? Daddy?" The pair spun to see their two eldest children staring up at them. It was nighttime in Van Wert and they were sure that they had put the children to bed. "Why are you fighting?" They asked, the twins both close to crying. "I don't like it when mummy and daddy fight." Jayden finished off.
Feeling quite guilty, Hermione and Draco took the children back to their beds and tucked them in. "Darling, Mummy and me weren't fighting. I was just a bit upset about something but don't worry. Mummy and me still love each other and we will forever." The children nodded softly before falling asleep.
After going back to their room, the discussion recommenced. "Hermione, I love you and I usually respect your wishes but I don't know if this is too much for you to ask me. They're going to hate me."
But Hermione shook her head vehemently. "I won't let them. They want to see me and they should understand that you are a part of me. If not, then I guess they won't be seeing me for a while. Mrs. Weasley is understanding and she knows what love is, I'm sure she'll be okay. Besides we have Harry, Gin, Ron and Lavender to vouch for us. Not much can go wrong."
Draco sighed, giving in though he wasn't all that certain on her last sentence. Not much could go wrong! Ha! There was so much that could go wrong. But Hermione was a family woman and she wouldn't go to a family dinner without hers.
The brunette woman grinned at his submission, crashing into him with a tight embrace. "I love you, Draco." She whispered, attaching her lips to his before he could utter a single word.
Draco sighed as he viewed himself in the mirror. He had on black slacks and a pale green business shirt, with its sleeves rolled up. A necklace hung from his neck, a snake pendant dangling off it. He didn't really think wearing it was a good idea but it had been a wedding present from Hermione and he hadn't taken if off since that day.
Hermione rushed in, dressed in a red summer dress. Draco shook his head, grinning. "I guess we can't let go of the habit of house colours, hey?" He questioned, pecking her forehead lightly. Hermione laughed happily.
"I guess we can't. Old habits die hard, they say. Come on, the children are ready. We should be off. We don't want to be late."
Draco nodded, picking up baby Liam and taking Jayden by the hand. Hermione was clutching onto Aaliyah and holding onto Jayden with her other hand. Once they were all joined she instructed them all to hold on tightly and for Aaliyah to take hold of the wine bottle that was situated on the kitchen table. As soon as she did so, the room spun and they found themselves outside.
A small cottage stood before them, smoke pouring out of the chimney. The waft of a roast dinner came to them. "Welcome to The Burrow, everyone, home of the Weasley clan."
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