Chapter Seventeen: You give me something
"You give me something that makes me scared alright. This could be nothing but I'm willing to give it a try. Please give me something because someday I might call you from my heart..." You give me something by James Morrison
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It had been a week since Hermione came home from her vacation and everything seems to be picking up; she's able to go back to work and fell back to her old routine effortlessly. It hasn't been an easy week though; ever since Ron found out that she's back, he's been hounding her with numerous owls and even tried apparating directly into her house, much to Hermione's annoyance. So, with the help of Harry they re-established her wards to permanently bar him off her property which send the red head into frenzy. Draco on the other hand had been perfect; they've been seeing each other almost every day since she came back from Maldives. They're budding relationship has been kept under tight wraps because they both wanted to stay inside the romance bubble they surrounded themselves when they both decided to pursue each other. They didn't want to attract unnecessary attention to the both of them because the rumours about Ron's infidelity have just died down and they didn't need another breaking news to come between them.
"I was on my way to your boss' office when I saw this man lurking along the hallways, I think he's looking for you though"
Hermione tore her eyes away from the parchment she's reading and was surprised to see Harry standing beside Draco; "What are you doing here?" she asked in disbelief.
Draco smiled sheepishly; "I was summoned to do Physicals for the new recruits and I couldn't resist checking on you."
Hermione leaned back on her chair; "Really?" she asked with a small smile.
Draco smiled back; "Really"
Harry rolled his eyes before turning around; "You guys are making me sick, I'll leave you two alone" he said before walking towards the door and closing it behind him.
Draco walked towards Hermione and sat on top of her desk, facing her fully; he then crossed his arms on top of his chest and smirked. "I totally made that up, I wasn't needed here today-I just wanted to see you"
Hermione chuckled; she then stood up from her perch and stood right in front of Draco; "Slytherin, through and through" she said.
Draco pulled his arms away from his chest and wrapped it around Hermione's waist, pulling her closer; "I missed you" he said.
Hermione smiled affectionately while wrapping her arms around his neck; "But we just had dinner last night"
"But that was last night, today is a different day" Draco quipped.
"You have a point" Hermione said thoughtfully.
Draco tightened his arms around her waist and planted a soft kiss on Hermione's forehead; "How's your day so far?"
Hermione closed her eyes; "It's hectic but I'm thriving. How about you?" she asked.
"Pretty much the same"
Hermione opened her eyes and tilted her face; "Are we still on for tonight? Astoria is excited about having us for dinner"
Draco smiled; "I wouldn't miss it for the world" he replied. He then paused and pulled his arms away; "I almost forgot"
"Forgot what?" Hermione asked.
Draco stuffed his hand inside his pocket and plucked a single white button; he placed it on top of his open palm and smiled. "I got you something"
Hermione shifted her eyes on Draco's palm and blinked a couple of times; "You got me a button?" she asked while pulling away.
"Blow" Draco instructed.
Hermione raised her brow; "Blow?"
Draco lifted his hand and levelled it closer to Hermione's lips; "Stop asking too much question and just blow" he said.
Hermione stared at Draco for a couple of seconds before leaning forward; she fixed her eyes on the button and blew. She felt her breath hitch in her throat as the button started changing before her eyes and before she knows it, she's looking at a single pink tulip. She shifted her eyes to meet Draco's and just stared at him silently.
Draco blinked a couple of times; "Don't you like it?" he asked.
Hermione shifted her eyes to the tulip; "No, I like it...it's just that-this is the first time someone gave me flowers" she admitted.
"I'm glad then" Draco said.
Hermione lifted her gaze and stared at Draco perplexedly.
Draco gently lifted Hermione's hand and wrapped it around the stem; "I'm glad because this one of our firsts, this is also the first time I gave someone flowers."
Hermione's eyes widen; "You mean you never gave her flowers?" she asked.
Draco shook his head; "Nope"
"I don't know if I should be glad or sad" Hermione said.
Draco cocked his head to the side; "Why is that?"
"Ron has been the same with me, he never gave me a single flower-he never really bought me anything come to think of it and to think I'm about to marry him" Hermione said.
Draco pursed his lips; "Are you comparing me to that scumbag?"
Hermione shifted the tulip to her nose and inhaled deeply; "Nope, you're much better" she paused before smiling widely. "Way much better"
Draco smirked; "Glad to know you've noticed" he said.
Hermione rolled her eyes.
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"Weasley, we need to talk"
Ron turned around and saw Millicent standing by the door frame; "What are you doing here? We have nothing to talk about" he said with a scowl.
Millicent crossed her arms on top of her chest; "I beg to disagree, we have a lot to talk about" she said snidely.
Ron eyed Millicent for a couple of minutes, when he didn't see any sign of her conceding, he sighed; "We can't talk here, I'll go to your place tonight, we'll talk there"
"Fine. But you're not getting lucky if that's what you're thinking. We're only talking and that's it, do you get me?"
Ron rolled his eyes; "As if I'd touch you again" he murmured to himself.
Millicent narrowed her eyes; "Did you say something?"
"No I didn't, can you please leave?" Ron said forcefully.
Millicent didn't need to be told twice; she spun on her heels and began sauntering away.
"I'm really the King of good choices" Ron said sarcastically. "Bloody hell"
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"Aren't you needed in St. Mungos?" Hermione asked before taking a bite of her sandwich.
Draco swallowed his food before replying; "They have more than enough Healer's there, I'm quite sure they won't miss me."
Hermione smirked; "But you're the best, you said so yourself" she teased.
Draco laughed; "They have to settle for second best for now. The best Healer in town is currently having lunch with a beautiful woman who he happens to like so much."
Hermione's cheeks started to flush so she averted her gaze, clearly speechless with Draco's words.
"You're even more beautiful when you blush"
"Stop it! You're embarrassing me!" Hermione squeaked.
Draco smiled; "I'm just stating a fact. You are beautiful and I won't stop reminding you that, you deserve to hear it."
Hermione lifted her gaze and met Draco's eyes; "Thank you" she said.
"You're welcome" Draco replied. "So...what time shall I pick you up tonight?"
"That won't be necessary, I'll apparate directly to Harry's and I'll just meet you there" Hermione said before taking a sip of her pumpkin juice.
"But I want to pick you up" Draco whined.
Hermione can't help but smile; "You are aware that you sound like a very clingy teenage girl, right?"
"Women. They complain when you don't give them attention yet they complain too if you give them so much" Draco said dramatically while rolling his eyes.
Hermione giggled.
Draco grabbed his drink and took a sip; "So, I'll just see you there, right? You're not secretly harbouring ill feelings towards me if I give into your wishes?"
"Of course not, I'm not like that-I always say what I mean, no wishy-washy for me."
Draco grinned; "Glad to know" he said.
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The day progressed slower than what Hermione preferred; she had already breezed through all the latest cases and now she's just waiting for the clock to strike 5. She leaned forward and braised her arms on top of her desk; she bowed her head and hid her face in the crook of her arms. "I still have 15 minutes, might as well take a power nap" she thought.
"Sleeping while working now? Malfoy is a bad influence"
Hermione groaned but kept her head down; "Do you ever work?"
Harry chuckled as he closes the door behind him; he then made his way towards Hermione's desk and sat on the chair right in front of it. "I'm already done for the day, I just don't want to hang out inside my office and stare at Ron's stupid face while I wait for the clock to strike 5"
Hermione lifted her face and stared at Harry; "You're still not talking to him?"
Harry made a face of distaste; "Why would I?"
Hermione sighed; "He's still your best friend Harry"
Harry rolled his eyes; "Don't get started with me on this again Hermione. I already told you, he lost that title the moment he decided to cheat on you."
"But-"
"No buts, Hermione" Harry said firmly. He then puffed out his chest and raised his chin haughtily; "I'm a grown man and I make my own decisions, you cannot bully me to be friends with someone I don't want to be friends with."
Hermione can't help but chuckle at her best friend's antics; she leaned back on her chair and raised her hands in mock surrender. "Fine."
Harry leaned back on his chair and threw Hermione a look; "Never in my wildest dream did I imagine that you and Malfoy, will end up together"
Hermione raised her brow; "Who told you that we're together?"
"You aren't?" Harry asked confusedly.
Hermione slowly shook her head; "No"
Harry furrowed his brows and cleared his throat; "Then what are you?"
Hermione smirked; "Aren't you just dying to know" she teased.
"Of course I want to know so I can run a quick background check on him" Harry replied nonchalantly.
Hermione's eyes widen; "Harry Potter! You wouldn't dare!" she said, clearly aghast.
"Fine, I'll just pull out his existing files then"
"You are not doing such thing!" Hermione shrieked.
"I was just messing with you-he's on the clear" Harry said.
Hermione stared at Harry for a couple of seconds before understanding dawned on her; "Oh Merlin, you already checked didn't you?! I can't believe you!"
Harry chuckled.
"How could you?!"
Harry rolled his eyes; "I didn't do anything, relax. I didn't have to check in the first place, he's working for M.L.E, remember?"
Hermione narrowed her eyes; "You didn't do anything? Really?"
"I promise" Harry said.
Hermione leaned back on her chair as she let out a relieved sigh; "Good"
"That's a pretty flower you got there, I didn't see that this morning"
Hermione smiled shyly; "Draco gave that to me..." she trailed off, her cheeks flushing.
Harry eyed the flower with amusement; "I didn't know that he's the flower type of a bloke"
"He's not-he told me that this is the first time he actually gave one" Hermione said.
Harry shifted his eyes back to his best friend; "You really like him?"
Hermione bit her bottom lip before nodding.
"Are you happy?" Harry asked.
"Yes"
Harry smiled; "Then that's all that matters" he replied.
"Thank you..." Hermione said sincerely.
Harry thumped his hands on his thighs before standing up; "You're welcome, well-it's almost 5, I better get back. I'll see you later?" he asked.
"7 right?"
"Yep"
"I'll be there, see you later"
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"Are my eyes deceiving me or are you really packing up for the day?"
Draco shrugged off his healer robes and hung it at the back of his chair; "You already have four eyes, I doubt that" he teased.
Anthony leaned sideways on the door frame; "You're not on call tonight?"
Draco chuckled; "I'm not and I'm out tomorrow" he said.
Anthony grinned; "You're taking a day off? What in Merlin's name happened to you?"
Draco shook his head as he plucks his wand from his desk; "Something good?" he replied.
Anthony's grin widens; "It's more than good, it's bloody good."
Draco laughed; "It is, why are you still here? Aren't you supposed to be out? Ginny will be leaving in a few days?" he asked.
Anthony crossed his arms on top of his chest; "I'm on my way out but I decided to swing by to confirm if what I heard was true" he said. "And yes, Ginny is leaving on Wednesday"
"Well, now that you've seen that it's true, you can now go and spend time with the love of your life"
Anthony rolled his eyes before pulling away from his perch; "If you want to get rid of me you can just say so" he said.
Draco walked towards the door and began pushing his friend out of his office; "Don't be too touchy now Goldstein," he teased.
Anthony laughed.
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"Why didn't you just tell him when you went to the Ministry? It could've saved you time" Pansy said with pursed lips.
Millicent sighed as she leans back on the couch; "It's not that easy Pans" she said.
"It is, if you want it to be" Pansy said.
Millicent rolled her eyes.
"Did you tell him?" Theo asked as he enters the sitting room.
Millicent turned her gaze towards her friend; "Not yet, we'll talk tonight."
Theo wrinkled his nose; "You went to the Ministry today right? Why didn't you just tell him?"
"Not you too" Millicent groaned, clearly frustrated with her friend's reaction.
Theo sat beside his girlfriend and placed his arm at the back of couch; "He's going to your place then?" he asked.
"Yes,"
Pansy narrowed her eyes suspiciously; "You're not thinking about jumping his bones again, right? Because if you are I swear to Merlin I'll hex your ass, pregnant or not!" she warned.
Millicent threw her friend an indignant look; "Of course not!"
Pansy eyed Millicent for a couple of seconds before nodding; "Good, I'm just making sure. You've already gone through enough shit with him and sleeping with him again will complicate it even more"
"Don't you think I know that?" Millicent asked sarcastically.
Pansy shrugged her shoulders; "You're pregnant hormones might overpower your brain."
Millicent scoffed; "The only way he's getting lucky tonight is if I don't decide to castrate him on the spot."
Theo chuckled; "Keep that attitude Mill, you're almost back on track" he teased.
Millicent can't but smile at Theo's remark.
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Harry waited for the green flames to subside before stepping out of their fire place; he pointed his wand on his clothes and murmured a quick cleaning spell. He then walked along the living room as he took his cloak off; "Torry?" he called out.
"In the kitchen!"
Harry threw his cloak on top of the loveseat and made his way towards the kitchen; he stopped by the door and leaned on the door frame. "Everything smells amazing here love, are you baking?"
Astoria turned around and smiled; "I am" she said.
Harry raised his brow; "But you don't know how to bake" he said.
Astoria placed her hands on her hips and narrowed her eyes; "I know how to cook so that means I can bake too"
Harry shifted his eyes to their muggle oven; "It does smell good so I guess...everything is fine" he said. "What are you making anyway?"
"Strawberry cheesecake, that's Draco's favourite" Astoria replied. She then grabbed a knife and began chopping off the strawberries into pieces; "Did you remind Mione to be here by 7?"
"I did, she'll be here" Harry replied.
Astoria nodded; "Okay" she replied. She then paused and lifted her gaze towards Harry; "Can you rouse Candice from her nap and bathe her perhaps?"
"Of course" Harry replied. He then pulled away from his perch and made his way towards his wife; he stood behind her and placed his hands on her hips.
"What are you doing?" Astoria asked while leaning back.
Harry wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to his chest; he leaned forward and placed a kiss on his wife's neck. "I'm just giving my wife a proper greeting" he said.
Astoria angled her head to the side and closed her eyes; "You keep doing that and we won't have dessert tonight"
Harry trailed his lips towards her jaw; "You can be my dessert-a very scrumptious dessert" he said huskily.
Astoria's eyes snapped open as a giggle escaped her lips; "I bet you'd want that right?"
"Uhummmnnn"
"Tell you what, if you promise to be a good boy tonight, you'll get your dessert...with whip cream on top" Astoria whispered sultrily.
Harry pulled his face away and took a step back; he rested his forehead on his wife's shoulder before groaning. "You're killing me"
Astoria turned her face to the side and planted a kiss on her husband's head; "Go now before I change my mind" she said.
Harry didn't need to be told twice; he was out of the room in a flash.
Astoria shook her head and resumed cutting the berries.
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Hermione caught her bearing as she appeared right in front of her best friend's house; "I hate apparating" she murmured to herself. She then checked herself and started straightening the creases on her dress; once she's satisfied with her appearance, she made her way towards the door and knocked.
The door opened, revealing a very amused Harry; "You are aware that you can apparate inside, right?" he asked.
Hermione smiled; "I know but I want to use your front door for a change" she replied cheekily.
Harry chuckled; he then opened the door wider and stepped aside; "Come on in then," he said.
Hermione stepped inside and began checking her surroundings.
Harry closed the door behind them; "Malfoy is in the kitchen helping my wife with her cheesecake" he said, answering Hermione's unvoiced question.
Hermione turned around and threw Harry a confused look; "She made it herself?" she asked.
Harry nodded; "She did" he said somewhat anxiously.
Hermione giggled; "Your wife can cook, I'm sure the cheesecake is fine-she makes fabulous desserts"
Harry cracked a smile; "Well, you have to eat it regardless if it's fine or not. She made it especially for you guys."
"I can deal with it" Hermione replied. "Where's our little munchkin by the way?"
Harry pointed towards the kitchen; "She's there as well, I can't seem to pry her off Malfoy and-"
"Auntie Hermy!"
Hermione turned her head to side and saw her god daughter running towards her in full speed; she automatically crouched down and opened her arms. It didn't take long for the little girl to reach her; she pulled her tiny frame into her arms and scooped her from the floor. "I've missed you munchkin, give Aunt Hermy a kiss"
Candice wrapped her arms around Hermione's neck before planting a sloppy kiss on her cheek; "I miss you too" she said before giggling.
Hermione smiled widely; "You're really a darling" she said affectionately before planting a kiss on the little girl's chubby cheek, making Candice giggle.
"Are you excited to see lover boy or do you want to hang out with your handsome best friend first?"
Hermione rolled her eyes; "That's a trick question so just lead the way" she said.
"You're too smart for your own good" Harry said before leading them towards the living room.
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"Where do you think you're going?" Astoria asked.
Draco smirked while wiping his hands with a dish rag; "Hermione's here" he replied.
Astoria raised her brow; "I heard her but we're not done here yet" she said while pointing towards the half decorated cheesecake.
"But I'm a guest, shouldn't I be relaxing while I wait for dinner?" Draco asked.
"You are a guest but I consider you as my family too, so-you're helping me finish decorating this cake, it's your idea" Astoria said.
"But-"
"Not buts!" Astoria said, cutting Draco's rants. "Besides, you've already spent 2 hours with her this afternoon, a couple of minutes won't kill you"
Draco raised his brow; "Your husband is a gossip-er" he said. He then plopped back on the stool and pulled the cake towards him; "Fine."
Astoria laughed.
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Millicent was sitting on her couch when she noticed the flames on the hearth turn green; she stood from her perch and crossed her arms on top of her chest. "About bloody time"
Ron stepped out of the flames and dusted of the soot from his coat.
"Watch the carpet" Millicent snapped.
Ron rolled his eyes; he stepped away from the fire place but kept his distance. "What do you want to talk about?"
Millicent sat back down and leaned back on the couch; "You might want to sit down" she said.
Ron frowned; "I don't have any plans of staying long so just say what you want to say"
Millicent narrowed her eyes; "Drop the attitude, if there's someone who should be bloody pissed, it should be me and not you" she spat.
"What do you want to talk about?" Ron repeated his earlier question.
Millicent stared at Ron for a couple of seconds; "I'm pregnant and you're the father" she said bluntly.
Ron felt all the blood drain from his face as his eyes widen in shock.
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"You really don't have to that Mione, you're our guest" Astoria said while watching her friend feed her daughter.
Hermione turned her gaze to Astoria and smiled; "It's okay, I missed doing this" she said.
Astoria can't help but smile at the brunette; "You really like kids, huh?" she asked.
Hermione shifted her eyes back to Candice and wiped her lips with a napkin; "Yep, especially if the kid is as cute as this little munchkin" she said fondly.
Astoria shifted her eyes to Draco and smirked; "You'd make a good mother someday" she said while eyeing the blonde man meaningfully.
Draco grabbed his glass from the table and took a sip, not giving Astoria a chance to ask him anything.
Harry noticed Draco's reaction and he can't help but be amused; he then turned his attention to his wife and smiled. "She has to find a husband first, love"
"I'm quite sure that won't be a problem" Astoria said suggestively.
"Stop talking like I'm not here" Hermione said, her cheeks starting to turn red.
"So-Malfoy, were you able to finish the physicals for the new recruits?" Harry asked.
"Yes I did" Draco lied.
Harry threw him an amused look; "Really?"
Draco cleared his throat; "Really"
"Ginny is leaving on Wednesday, have you talked to her?" Hermione asked, obviously changing the topic.
"We've been in contact but I'm planning on inviting her over before she leaves" Harry replied.
Hermione nodded; "That's a good idea. I only saw her once since I came back. Do you mind if I tag along with you guys?" she asked.
"Only if you promise to bring those little red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting" Harry said with a large grin.
Hermione laughed; "Fine, I'll make them"
"So, you're really good in baking?" Draco asked while eyeing Hermione intently.
Hermione met Draco's eyes and smiled bashfully; "I guess..."
Astoria smirked; "Have you tried her cupcakes Draco dear?" she asked.
Draco turned towards Astoria and nodded; "Yes, she baked a dozen when we're in Maldives, it was heavenly" he said with a large grin.
"What did she make?" Harry asked curiously.
"I don't know what it's called but it has chocolate ganache in the middle, I ate almost all of it" Draco replied.
Harry pursed his lips before turning towards his best friend; "How come Malfoy get's a cupcake with chocolate ganache and I only get the red velvet ones? I've been your best friend for 10 years, it's not fair" he complained.
Hermione chuckled; "I thought red velvets are your favourite?"
"I didn't know you can put chocolate in the middle!"
"Fine. I'll make you a dozen" Hermione said.
Harry grinned happily; "Thank you" he replied.
Astoria shook her head at her husband's antics; she then turned her gaze towards her little girl and saw her droopy eyes. "I think someone is sleepy"
Hermione shifted Candice on her lap and leaned forward; "Are you sleepy munchkin?" she asked.
Candice nodded.
Astoria stood up from her perch and began walking towards Hermione; "I'll take her upstairs and put her down, why don't you guys retire to the living room and I'll tell Fifi to bring coffee there" she suggested.
Hermione planted a soft kiss on her god daughter's cheek; "Good night baby girl" she cooed.
"Goo'nyt Aunt Hermy" Candice replied.
Astoria gently plucked her daughter from Hermione's lap and wrapped her arms securely around her.
Draco stood from his perch and made his way towards Astoria; he gently leaned forward and planted a kiss on the toddler's cheek. "Good night love bug"
"Goo'nyt Uncle Dwake" Candice said before burying her face into the crook of her mother's neck.
Astoria began rubbing her baby girl's back before turning towards Harry; "Help me put her down?"
Harry stood up from his perch and placed napkin on the table; "Of course" he replied. He then shifted his eyes to Hermione; "We'll be back, just give us a couple of minutes" he said.
Hermione nodded; "Go"
Astoria waited for Harry to fell into step with her before walking away.
Draco waited for the couple to step out of the dining hall before turning his gaze to Hermione; "Torry is right, you'd make a good mother someday" he said.
Hermione turned towards Draco; "Harry is right, I need to find a husband first"
Draco smiled teasingly; "Well...I've been a groom once, you know?" he said while wiggling his brows suggestively.
Hermione smirked sassily; "Careful Malfoy, I might think that you're proposing"
Draco winked; "Not yet Granger but keep your hopes up"
Hermione felt her heart skip a beat so she just smiled as a response.
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"Will you stop pacing like a bloody moron? You're making me dizzy!" Millicent said while rubbing her temples.
Ron paused and turned towards Millicent; "That can't be my kid, there must be a mistake!"
Millicent glared at Ron; "Let's get one thing straight here Weasley, I don't sleep around."
Ron braised his hands on his hips; "Are you keeping it?"
"Of course I'm keeping it! I'm not killing my child just because his/her father is a spineless jellyfish! I maybe a bitch but I'm not a murderer"
Ron closed his eyes tightly as he tilted his head upwards; "What do you want me to do then?"
Millicent leaned back and crossed her legs; "I'm not marrying you, that's for sure."
Ron automatically levelled his head and stared at Millicent in surprise; "Y—you're not demanding marriage?"
Millicent wrinkled her nose in distaste; "Why would I marry someone like you? Are you insane?"
"Then what do you want?"
"Paternity acknowledgement" Millicent said casually.
Ron swallowed hard; "That's all-you just want me to acknowledge the kid?"
"Yes, you'll be at my beck and call while I'm carrying your spawn"
Ron thought for a moment; "Okay-I can do that, I guess" he said with a relived sigh.
Millicent smiled slyly; "Good" she replied. "Fun starts now, I'll make sure you regret the day you screwed me over Weasley, payback is a bitch and I'll be enjoying every minute of it" she thought snidely.
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Hermione and Draco stayed at Potter Mansion for another hour before they both called it a night; they are now cuddled up on a couch inside Hermione's house, watching a movie.
Draco pulled Hermione closer to his side and began playing with some loose curls on her shoulder; "I've been thinking..." he trailed off.
"Thinking about what?" Hermione asked.
"Thinking about going public"
Hermione pulled her face away to stare at Draco; "You want to go public?"
Draco turned his face towards Hermione and met her eyes; "Yes, I want people to know that we're dating" he said.
Hermione bit her bottom lip as she considers Draco's suggestion.
"I've been thinking about it lately and the more I think about it, the more I want to do it" Draco said honestly. He shifted on his seat and faced Hermione fully; "I want to take you out on a date without sneaking around" he said. He then gently grasped her hand in his; "I want to be able to hold your hand anytime I want to" he said. He lifted her hand to his lips and planted a kiss at the back; "I want to be able to kiss you whenever the feeling strikes" he said.
Hermione squeezed Draco's hand and threw him a teasing smile; "Who would've thought that you have a romantic bone in your body, huh?"
"You haven't seen anything yet Granger" Draco said cheekily.
Hermione chuckled; she then stared into Draco's eyes with full seriousness; "You really want to do this?"
Draco shifted closer and met Hermione's eyes with the same intensity; "I want this."
Hermione blinked a couple of times before nodding her head; "Okay-we'll go public" she said.
Draco smiled before leaning forward and planting a chaste kiss on Hermione's lips; "Does this mean that I can finally call you my girlfriend?"
Hermione can't help but smile; "You haven't even asked me yet,"
Draco sat straighter and grasped both of her hands in his; "Hermione Jean Granger, will you be my girlfriend?"
Hermione sighed dramatically; "I guess I really don't have a choice now-fine, I'll be your girlfriend"
Draco laughed before tugging Hermione's hands and hefting her into his lap; "Cheeky witch! Now give your new boyfriend a proper kiss" he said.
Hermione shifted on Draco's lap to straddle him fully; she then wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned her forehead on his. "Promise me one thing?"
Draco wrapped his arms around her waist and met her eyes; "What?" he whispered.
"I'm willing to give this relationship a real try but please, don't hurt me? I don't think I can withstand another heart break..."
Draco's hold tightens; "I promise you that I won't. Can you promise me one thing as well?"
Hermione nodded; "What?"
"That you'll be honest with me all the time-that you'll tell me if my grip is too tight? I don't want you disappearing on me..."
Hermione smiled; "I promise. I'll even hex you if you don't listen and I'll-"
Draco didn't let Hermione finish; he leaned forward and pecked her on the lips. "You talk too much Granger, let's just make out-shall we? I want to make out with my-"
Hermione captured Draco's lips with hers and began kissing him like her life depends on it.
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A/N: Short but sweet, right? ^-^ I wonder what Millicent will do and how Lavender will react to Ron's predicament. How will Hermione react if she find's out that her philandering ex fiance is now an expecting father-only with a different woman. How will people react to Draco and Hermione's new relationship? All of this will be answered in the next chapter ^-^
It has been a long journey and the end is about to come, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for keeping up with me. You've all been great and I promise to do my best to end this story with BANG. Again, THANK YOU! ^-^