Chapter 15

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to Harry Potter, just my interpretation of what could have happened, LOL! This is the end, I am in school at the moment and it is getting a little hectic. Thank you again for all the reads and reviews. I have ideas for more Dramiones and cannot wait to get started on them. Sorry if this seemed a little rushed! I just felt it had run its course. By the way, did any of you see Tom Felton in Fault magazine? Wow!

Draco and Hermione woke up the next morning and saw that snow covered everything outside. White Christmas, indeed! Hermione had a busy day ahead of her. It hit her that morning that she was engaged and she was going to have plenty to discuss with her parents. They were aware that she was seeing someone, but they did not know how serious the relationship was. Hermione wondered how shocked they were going to be to find out that she was moving back home and engaged to Draco Malfoy.

Draco wanted to accompany her to her parents' home, but she assured him that it would be better if she went alone. He knew that Mr. and Mrs. Granger did not have a very good opinion of him given how nasty he was to Hermione at Hogwarts. He was going to have to prove himself to them by showing how much he loved and cared for Hermione.

As Hermione dressed, she told Draco what she planned to do that day. She was going to tell her parents about the engagement and let them know that she was going to be staying with them until she could find a place of her own. Draco was in the middle of getting dressed too, when he stopped and asked, "What do you mean a place of your own?"

"Well, I was thinking of getting a flat in London, something close to Lex's firm."

"You will do nothing of the sort, you have a home here. You are going to be my wife and this will be our home until we outgrow it."

She hugged him and said, "Oh Draco, I am so happy everything is working out. I think my parents will be the only obstacle, but they will come around. I am beyond happy to know that I will spend the rest of my life."

"I love you Hermione, it is as simple as that. I cannot wait to start a family with you. I think 10 would be nice."

She looked at him in horror. "You want 10 children?"

He nuzzled her neck and said, "Gotcha, but at least 2 children would be nice."

She laughed and replied, "That sounds much better."

Hermione left a few minutes later to visit her parents. He was a little apprehensive about what Mr. and Mrs. Granger's reaction was going to be, but he had faith in Hermione to smooth things over.

She borrowed Draco's car, an Audi A8, very sleek. While on the way to see her parents, she thought about what she was going to say to them. She wondered how they were going to take the news of her engagement. She was a grown woman, but to she was still their "little girl". She arrived home and her parents ran out to greet her.

"We thought it was you! How are you?" exclaimed her parents.

"I am great. It is so good to see you, I missed you so much!" she said as she hugged her mother and father.

They stepped inside their cozy and warm home. Mrs. Granger served hot chocolate to warm them up. They went into the living room and made themselves comfortable. Hermione took a deep breath and was about to begin telling them her news, when her father spoke.

He was looking out of the front window and asked, "Did you get a new car or did you borrow it? That is one nice vehicle."

"I borrowed it from a very good friend, Dad. Actually, I borrowed it from my fiancé." said Hermione.

Her parents almost dropped their mugs of hot chocolate and both said "What?" at the same time.

"Bunny did tell me that you were seeing quite a bit of a young man, but we had no idea it was this serious!" said her mother.

"Please sit down and let me explain. First, I am moving back to London. Permanently. Second, I am engaged and the young man is Draco Malfoy." answered Hermione.

There was a moment of silence, than her father cleared his throat and spoke. "Is this the same Draco Malfoy who was so hateful to you and your friends at Hogwarts?"

"Yes, Daddy. We are talking about the same Draco. You have to understand. When I saw him again, I thought he was going to be the same rotten person, but he has changed so much. I love him and we are to be married. He is part of the reason I am moving back home."

Her mother embraced her and said, "All that matters is that you are happy 'Mione. We are ecstatic that you are coming back home for good. Congratulations are in order! Let me get a look at that ring. My, Mr. Malfoy does have good taste. Your ring is divine!"

Her father put his arms around both of them. "Your mother is right that your happiness is all that matters. It will be good to have you home again. If you have put the past behind you and love Draco Malfoy, that is good enough for me. We love you 'Mione."

Hermione silently let out a sigh of relief. She was so glad that her parents took the news of her engagement so well. Everything was falling into place.

EPILOGUE

3 Years Later

It was a gorgeous day in May. The weather was fair and sunny, no clouds in sight. Harry and Ginny were celebrating the 1st birthday of their son, Albus. It was quite the affair, all of their family and friends were there. Albus was the most adorable baby. He was the spitting image of Harry. Albus' grandmother, Molly Weasley, placed a small triple layer chocolate cake in front of him. He immediately grabbed the whole cake and pushed it to his face. There were many flashes as everyone captured that moment on cameras. Ginny and Harry looked on happily. They were still very much in love and their bond was only stronger with the arrival of Albus.

Hermione and Draco were at the party too. She smiled and clapped as Albus enjoyed his cake. She thought about how much her life had changed in the last few years. Harry and Ginny were married three years ago and she and Draco followed suit a few months later. Her job with Lex Simmons was a dream come true. The very best thing though, was Draco. How far had they come! It took her parents time to get used to the idea of her marrying him, but they grew to accept and love him. As these thoughts were going through her mind, she felt strong arms wrap around her waist. She turned and smiled at her husband.

"Great party, isn't it?"

"It is. Albus looks like he is having fun." Draco said.

They stood quietly and Hermione basked in the comfort of Draco's embrace. He nuzzled her neck and said, "Why don't we head home and see if we can make a little Albus of our own?"

Hermione laughed and replied, "Is that all you think about Mr. Malfoy?"

"Only with you, Mrs. Malfoy."

They told everyone goodbye and headed home. Hermione patted her flat stomach and smiled. There were going to be changes in the next 8 months. She could not wait to tell Draco. He was going to be the best father ever. Her life was complete.