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Harry's POV

Harry saw recognition hitting Hermione her eyes widened in disbelief he quickly hugged her and then took her to the kitchen blocking her view.

"Hermione, please listen, I know you must be angry I bought him but please listen."

"HARRY! You bought hi….That as your guest. Ugh have you forgotten who is he, he is a Malfoy, ex death eater. "

"But you testified for him, we both know he has changed. And that he works with me."

Yes she knew that she herself had objected to Malfoy's Azkaban sentencing after he did save Fred and did not recognise Harry when Bellatrix caught them. But that did not mean she had forgiven the ferret for calling her a Mudblood during school. And though she was aware he was working with Harry and that he and Harry were on some sort of truce, she did not knew that now they were friends.

"Look Harry he might not be the Pure Evil we thought he was but that does not mean he is welcome in my home. And how could you invite him at our dinner, since when are you guys so 'Buddy-Buddy', have you gone crazy? ITS Malfoy!"

Just then Ron walked in to the kitchen saying "well 'ITS MALFOY", Ginny and I can hear you all the way out there, do you mind keeping it down?"

"So its not just Harry, but you too, great! were you guys planning to tell me that now along with we three there is another best friend you guys have acquired? I am sure even Ginny knows about him!". At this statement both boys looked at each other confirming her suspicion that she was the only one who did not know.

"Ahem" came a voice from the door, it was Draco. Harry and Ron looked apologetic and Hermione looked angry.

"Granger…I thought Harry must have told you about my arrival, but I guess I was wrong. But please don't ruin your holiday on my account. I am anyways not in mood for celebration. I understand this is a special dinner for you guys. I will be on my way back to the manor." "Ron, Harry I guess I will see you later" saying this Malfoy turned to leave even before harry could say something to him he said "Its okay!" and he left.

Hermione was standing there in shock, "he did not insult me or called me names" thought Hermione. She felt more calm now that he had left. Harry and Ron did not say anything for few minutes then Harry broke the silence,

" Hermione I did not mean to hurt you, I know I should have told you, but you did not object to me working with him so I thought…. I am sorry."

"Harry, its okay I did not want to create a scene either but its Malfoy, I don't think I will ever accept him"

Another growl from Ron's Stomach earned a smile from three best friends, just then Ginny came "Umm guys, Draco just left so I guess its just four of us, Lets eat?"

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Later in the night after Harry and Ron left, Ginny and Hermione were cleaning her apartment, as she decided to stay over at Hermione's flat.

"Did you know Draco's Mom died last month?"

Hermione looked at Ginny with shock, Malfoy was very close to his mom after his father was killed because of his mother, he came to the order trying to protect his mother. It was then the first time he let his guard down, first time she saw fear in his eyes, fear for his mother's safety. Order had provided them with a safe house in America, she was one of those who knew Malfoy's whereabouts . He came out of hiding after a year when order was sure that every death eater had landed in the prison.

"when did this happen?, it was not there in prophet. " asked Hermione

"he did not want many to know. She killed herself. She thought till she is alive Draco cannot live in peace he will always be worried for her, her safety. So she killed herself" said Ginny.

"that is terrible." Said Hermione, she felt guilty for the evening, she should have not reacted like that. She started thinking was that the reason why Harry invited him? Malfoy mentioned something about not being in holiday mood. She could feel the guilt creeping, ofcourse Harry brought him here, he knew the pain of losing one's parents. And she created such fuss over him, why could not she be more forgiving and kind like Harry.

"Hermione, what are you thinking? Are you alright? you look pale."

"Oh ginny! I feel so guilty about my outburst you guys were just trying to help him, and I … I am no better than what he was in school. I hurt him, told him that he was unacceptable."

"Mione, we told Harry to tell you, but he had already convinced Draco to come. And he thought you would be angry but eventually you will understand. But really it is not your fault, you reacted as any normal person would. Now don't worry. Go and sleep we have to go to Diagon Alley in the morning I have to do some last minute Christmas shopping. Also, Mum invited you for dinner tomorrow, don't even think about making an excuse, we know you avoid us, but we love you" said Ginny hugging Hermione.

Hermione knew she wanted to go. She missed the crazy fun she had with Weasley's.

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