I'm not sure what exactly I want hermione to be sick with, but it's something magical. Not life threatening, but she's sick for like a week

I sat up and stretched, trying to get the stiffness out of my joints. I felt like I hadn't truly been awake for a long period of time, but how long? I didn't know.

I looked over at my clock, 3:45 AM. I sighed at the early time. Sleep feels impossible now, so why not go watch some tv? I haven't been out and about for forever! Walking would be good. I stood up cautiously, and made my way to the door.

I opened my bedroom door, and was surprised to see the small reading lamp in the corner was on. Draco was lounging in his favorite chair reading at this early hour.

He must not have heard me open my door, because he didn't look up. Even as I walked closer, he was engrossed with reading that book. I wonder what book it is.

I was now right in front of him, and could see the book clearly in the dim light. I snatched it out of his hands, "I thought you said you only read it, because it was the only book in there?" I asked with a smirk.

He looked up in total shock, and then smiled, "I'm glad to see you're feeling better. I didn't expect to see you up and back to usual nagging self for another week."

I narrowed my eyes in fake anger at his attempt at humor, and sat down. Now that he mentioned it, I did feel a bit tired.

"I can't start a book, and then not finish it," he explained as I leaned back into him. He so comfortable. With how muscular he is, you wouldn't think he would be. I found myself more comfortable than I had been in days.

"I know what you mean. how about you read out loud," I asked him just above a whisper. It almost seemed like we were talking loudly, since it was so quiet.

"Sure, now where was I?" He asked himself. There was a slight pause, he cleared his throat, and began to read, "Elizabeth was sitting by herself the next morning and writing to Jane, while Mrs. Collins and Maria were gone on business into the valley, when she was startled by a ring at the door, the certain signal of a visitor. As she heard no carriage …(I would type this but it's taking a long time)… when the door opened, and to her very great surprise, Mr. Darcy, and Mr. Darcy only, entered the room."

"What?! Mr. Darcy comes to see her?" Draco stopped reading, and asked. He obviously didn't get very far the first time he read the book.

"Now, now, if you stop now you won't finish the book, and this is one of my favorite parts," I said even though my eyes were still closed as I leaned on him.

"Is this the part you mentioned the other day?" He asked with curiosity in his voice.

"We're getting there. They're not quite ready to be together just yet," I said, and he continued to read.

Three days later: Thursday October, 15

"Draco I'm fine! Why can't you understand that?! Even Ginger has cleared me to go to work on Monday!" I practically shouted.

"You were sick for a week, and I just don't think it would be wise for you to go," he said back patiently.

"You're in the wedding! You have to go. Plus you r.s.v. for a date, so you can't just go without one," I tried to explain.

"I'll go alone, and tell him you're sick," he said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"But you told them they'd be two people going Draco. You can't just change the numbers for weddings. People have been planning!" I said back.

"I'll, bring my mum," he said thinking quickly.

"She's already invited," I said getting annoyed again.

"Well" he was saying something, but I wasn't really listening.

We have been having this argument, for the past day, and that was always his defense. It wasn't like I was some incompetent baby. I'm perfectly fine. After the healer gave me the potions, that I've been taking the last couple of days, I've been feeling much better. thank you very much. He's treating me like I'm going to fall over …OR

"YOU'RE EMBARRESSED OF ME AREN'T YOU?!" I actually yelled this time.

"No-" he began, but I cut him off.

"Well at least now I know why you don't want me to go to Zamini's wedding tomorrow. You should have just told me that from the beginning," I said and walked out the door.

"But I didn't say that?" I heard him say, but I continued towards the library. Right before he had returned from work for lunch, and our argument had started. I had found a picture I had been looking for. just ignore him and keep walking Hermione

"Ginger!" I called trying to distract myself from his approaching footsteps.

"Yes Mistress?" she asked as she appeared.

"Will you bring Doug in for me, and give him a bath? I'm sure he's been rolling around in the mud outside. Tomorrow I'm sure Narcissa will want to take nice pictures. She jokingly brought up taking pictures with her 'first grandchild' and since we'll be dressed formally for the wedding-" I was saying.

"You mean I will be," Draco said from behind us.

I spun around, "Why are you following me?"

"We obviously need to sort this out Hermione,"

"No Draco, you obviously need to get back to work," I said, and crossed my arms. He was about to deny it, but I interrupted him again, "Don't make me owl your father. We'll talk about it when you get home tonight."

He simply nodded in anger, and left.

"Ginger just ignore him, and get my silver dress ready please," I said with a smile, and continued into the library.

While I've been sick I have been working on a scrap book from when I was younger until now. I collected a couple pictures my Grandma had gotten from my parents when they were neighbors, and then I had all my muggle pictures until Hogwarts. I had put together an assortment of pages including some hilarious ones of Ron, Harry, and I during second year.

I smiled at the little book I had made, and appreciated the work. I had finally finished. I didn't want to carry it back up to my room, so I just transferred it there magically. I sighed and made it back to my room, and was happily greeted by Doug as soon as I opened the door.

"Hi baby," I said as I scratched behind his ears.

"I missed you too Honey," came a sarcastic voice from behind me.

I turned around quickly in surprise. Draco was sitting on my desk, and was holding my photo album.

"I detect sarcasm from your highness," I said with just as much sarcasm, referring to him making the decision for me to not go to the wedding.

"Okay, look. I'm sorry. I really came back to talk this out. I wasn't sure if you hit me with this on purpose or not," he said with a slight smirk as he held up the book I had meant to send to my desk.

"And how was I supposed to know you'd be sitting on my desk?" I asked innocently, just to not answer his question.

"Anyways, I guess we can go to the ceremony, and maybe the reception. For a while, but only if you're up for it," he said in a defeated tone.

I smiled, and walked over to him and whispered, "I knew you'd see it my way eventually."

"Oh, did you?" he asked with a smirk.

"Yes, I did," I answered back.

"Well maybe I just want to see all the Slytherin make fun of you, since you're annoying me right now," he said absentmindedly as he flipped through the pictures.

"How rude!" I said as I came over and tried to take the book away, but he held onto it.

"I have a problem with this book," he said with a look, that I couldn't tell if it was serious or not.

"And what might it be?" I asked and then pulled on it again, but he was stronger.

"It has pictures of Weasel in it-" he began.

"I'm not taking them out Draco. He's one of my best friends," I said with an exasperated tone.

"Let me finish. I was just saying, that it had pictures of him and not me," he said and looked at me.

"Well why would I have pictures of you? You were mean to me?" Was my only answer.

"I know, but seeing you on a personal level from when you were little just makes me wonder how different our lives would have been if your parents hadn't died," he shut the book.

"I guess I hadn't thought of that," I said quietly.

"The past would have been really different. And I don't know, what if Umbridge sees this or something? She could use this against us, and not allow our marriage," he said looking straight into my eyes.

"I guess you're right, but I bet your mum will take pictures tomorrow," I said as I looked into his gray eyes, and smirked, "You're just jealous you're not in there, aren't you."

"Not one bit," Draco said with a smirk. Then he pulled on the book we were both still holding, and brought me towards him. Before I could even think his lips are moving against mine. I realized just how much I had missed kissing him.

"I can do that, so why would I be jealous of him? no more getting sick," he said with a smirk, and exited the room quickly. I smiled at his abrupt leaving. it didn't look like he thought he could handle making out in my bedroom.

…

I had wanted to sit near the back in one of the last rows. Narcissa has seen me walk in, and had waved me to sit right next to her in the 5th row. I just about died of embarrassment, as I walked past the sea of people all watching me walk forward to join Narcissa and Lucius.

Sure, I walked with fake assurance. I knew I looked good, but I couldn't help but wonder what people were thinking …

Draco was probably right. I'd be bullied at the reception by the hundreds of Slytherin, since I was the lone Gryffindor. Why had I wanted to come to this?! oh yeah, it was to finally see the look on Pansy's face when she saw Draco not hating to stand next to me. I smiled at the thought of her and Goyle paired together. wow I'm so mean.

I looked over at Narcissa as she nudged me in the side, "Oh look there's Draco and the groomsmen. It looks like the wedding is about to get started," she said quietly as she nodded towards the front.

I smiled, nodded my acknowledgement, and looked towards the front. Sure enough there was Draco. He looked absolutely picture perfect standing next to Blaise. Their black tuxedos, white shirts, and white ties looked very professional.

I couldn't help but wonder who Draco was scanning the church for. could it possibly be me? I pushed that thought to the back of my mind as the grand doors at the rear of the church opened, and a young girl began to make her way down the aisle.

Two women I did not recognize followed the girl, Pansy with her puggy face, and the maid of honor. I turned around fully to face the back, and see who the bride was. As the bride women entered the room, even though I have never met her, I could tell she was kind hearted. She was very beautiful, and she complimented Blaise looks wise. I wonder what people will think of me, and Draco on our wedding day

I turned as I felt someone tap me on the shoulder, "Excuse me for interrupting, but I just couldn't wait until after the ceremony. How do you know the groom?" Asked a handsome Italian looking man with an accent in hushed tones.

"I went to school with him, and-" I began, but cut short as the preacher began to speak.

"Oh how nice," he said with a smile, and reluctantly turned around.

*DM pov*

I know I shouldn't make it obvious, but I scanned the church again anyways. Where could she be? I knew I shouldn't have let her come. she hasn't been feeling well, and if she had to leave it's not like she could apparate herself home if she's puking.

I have to spot her fast, if she's still in here. The ceremony is about to start. After Diana gets up here I'll have to turn around

Suddenly, movement towards the front caught my eye. I looked to see why someone was turning away from the bride, and was surprised to find Hermione. Why was she sitting near the front? I would have thought she'd sit near the back. Oh my mum probably brought her up there. wait a second. Whose that guy talking to her?

Suddenly the preacher began to talk, so I forced myself to turn around. I thought I recognized the man as Zambini's cousin from Italy I'd met on occasion. I wasn't a hundred percent sure.

I tried to pay attention, but I truly couldn't. All I wanted to do was just check once to see if he was still talking with her, or not. That would have been a sign of weakness. I tried to reason, that I couldn't do anything if they were still talking. It's not like I should really care anyways. But I do

Time seemed to drag on, but luckily I was paying enough attention to the wedding. I knew when to hand over the rings. The ring I got Hermione was better

You know what? I really don't like how all of a sudden I bring Hermione into everything. Why do I do that? Sure she's always there since we practically room together, and were engaged. But when I was with Emily, I didn't think about her all the time

Could what my mom said this morning be true? …nahhh it couldn't be!

Blaise and Diana processed out, and the wedding party followed behind. Yup. It was his cousin …bloody prat.

"Drakey! I haven't seen you in ages!" Laughed Pansy as she came over, and talked to me.

"Hey Pansy," I said with a nod.

"I see you haven't had your meeting with Umbridge yet," she said with a nod towards Hermione who was approaching us.

"What makes you think that?" I asked, hoping she would answer before Hermione heard her.

"Well SHE'S here still," she said rather rudely as Hermione walked up.

"Hey Honey," Hermione said sweetly, and gave me a quick kiss. "Oh hi Pansy, good job in the wedding."

I smiled to myself, because I knew exactly what Hermione was doing. trying to make Pansy mad.

"Draco! Are you smiling?" Pansy asked in shock.

"Huh?" I looked at her a bit confused.

She looked between Hermione, and myself, "Come on Greg, we need to be going!"

Goyle rolled his eyes, but followed obediently. I turned to Hermione, who had a guilty look on her face.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist!" She said with a huge smile, and began to pull me out of the church. "We better hurry though, because the best man can't be late for the reception!"

As soon as we were out the door I apparated us to Blaise's house. When we had landed I heard her sigh in annoyance, "You could have warned me!"

"Sorry dear," I said with a smirk and she noticed Pansy and Goyle were right behind us.

She laughed and began to walk faster, "It's really nice outside for October! Don't you think?"

"Practically fantastic," I said with some sarcasm.

"I almost wish our wedding wasn't in December. It's so cold, and there's no way we'll be able to be outside comfortably," she began to ramble.

I was pretending to listen when I saw Blaise's cousin. I think his name was Luke. I looked down at Hermione, who was still talking about the weather, and put my arm around her.

She looked up at me in shock. "I thought you said you were cold?" I said with indifference.

"No Draco, I said I hope it's not too terribly cold on our day. Don't you ever listen?!" She said, but didn't acknowledge the arm again.

I saw Luke noticed my arm and started to hang around other girls. He had always been quite the player.

…

For the meal we were seated with the rest of the wedding party, but Blaise and Diana were at their own table.

"And then Draco and Greg locked the 1st year Gryffindor in the closet for a whole day without anyone noticing!" Pansy said with a smirk towards Hermione.

Hermione continued to pick at her food, and pretended not to notice, "Pansy you're forgetting one detail," I said with a smirk, and she looked at me in confusion. "You didn't tell them how we scared the first years in the closet. You didn't mention that it was after you took the mask off that they ran into the closet."

Everyone laughed, and Pansy pretended to be offended like she always used to at school. Hermione just looked up with a smile, but then went back to picking at her food.

We all continued to talk, and soon it was time for the first dance.

"Draco, I think I'm going to head home. I'm just a little tired," she said and began to walk towards the door.

I followed her out a bit disappointed. My well thought out plan wouldn't be put in to action. I didn't want to have this conversation if she was tired. I was nervous … yes, I know it's hard to believe, but I Draco Lucius Malfoy was nervous …

"Here I'll apparated you from here," I said taking her hand.

She jumped a bit, "I didn't realize you had followed me out, but it's okay. I wanted walk through their garden to get a little fresh air before I went home. Really you can go inside. I just didn't want to be around Pansy any longer."

"I don't really want to go back either. Here, I'll show you the best place in the garden," I said with a smile and led her towards where the pond was surrounded by roses.

She laughed as I hurriedly tugged her along, "Don't walk so fast this sliver dress and heels weren't made to be ran in."

I slowed my strides, and looked behind me, "That reminds me, I forgot to tell you how wonderful you looked tonight."

I could tell she blushed again, just as she had every other time I'd told her tonight, "Now that you mention it, I think you've said that before."

"Really?" I pretended to not remember.

She rolled her eyes, and I felt a slight pull as she almost tripped, but gained her balance. "Can we please slow down," she asked.

I stopped, "Well we are here now"

She stopped along side me, and looked around, "Wow, who would have thought a place could be so beautiful. For some reason it reminds me of Pemberley."

I took a deep breath, and got the ring out of my pocket discreetly, "Really? I doubt Mr. Darcy would have had the time to plant all of this."

She turned towards me, "If it would have impressed Elizabeth he would have."

"I don't know what you're talking about. He didn't think about if Elizabeth liked him," I said taking a step towards her with a smirk. Let her think I'd go in for the kiss

"Yes well, people change. Don't they Draco," she said with a sweet smile.

"Hmm," I said pretending to think. This was really going to be hard. She looks to elegant in the moonlight. It's making me nervous, "I'm not sure, how about you tell me what you think…"

"Tell you what?" she asked slightly confused.

"About… how people change," I said with a shrug.

"How am I supposed to know that?" She asked with a smile.

I looked at her with a smile, "Well I know this. I want to spend the rest of my life proving to you how much I've changed."

She looked down at me in shock, "How are you going to do that?"

"By showing you all the different sides of me. I want to be everything you want and need in a husband," I said as I showed her the ring. "I know it's a little but too Slytherin for you, but it's been in the family for many years. A part of your heritage is Slytherin too. ..This ring is my promise to you, that I will always put you first and not take our relationship for granted. You have become so important to me."

"How unDarcy of you," she joked, but then looked seriously at the ring with a shy smile, "I love it. Thank you Draco"

"Good, because as a Malfoy, you need to get used to receiving presents from your husband." I smirked happy with her reaction and kissed her thoroughly

Obviously I edited... like the changes?

-Grace