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Chapter 16: Breaking News

Hermione and Draco sat with the usual at Gryffindor table. Plus everyone's parents. It amazed Draco how Dumbledore managed to accommodate the parents, the dining hall didn't look any different, but there were several hundred pairs of parents joining their children this weekend. Hermione and her mother sat across from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, who each had Ginny on one side and Ron on the other. Harry took his seat next to Ginny, who had Mr. Weasley's watchful eyes next to her. Draco and his mother seated themselves next to Hermione, watching as Ron avoided eye contact.

Dumbledore called the parents up to the podium momentarily and the offspring waited patiently as there were brief introductions amongst the parents. They're table walked back in a group, chatting excitedly and then each parent resumed their exact spot.

"Ron, don't you want to sit next to Hermione?" Mr. Weasley nudged teasingly.

Ron's ears turned pink. "We're just friends now…" he muttered.

"What was that?" Mrs. Weasley said, clearly her plate for seconds.

"They broke up," Ginny said clearly.

Arthur and Molly exchanged puzzled looks. "When?"

"Like, the first day of school," Ginny said daintily cutting a piece of chicken. "Personally," she continued, "I think Ron was just being thick as usual."

"Shut your mouth Ginny!"

"I'll say whatever I want, you two have been broken up for almost two whole months and you still haven't told mum or dad. Coward!"

Ron looked quite scary. "Ginny I swear-"

"We're still friends; I don't know why this is all coming up now. It's not a big deal," Hermione looked at the Weasley's reassuringly and then to Ron sympathetically. "Seriously. It's fine. Just leave it alone."

There were a few moments of uneasy silence in which Hermione felt Draco put his hand on her knee affectionately from under the table. This was not lost on Mrs. Malfoy, who smiled at Draco.

"Draco, would you mind taking the couch tonight so I could have your bed?"

"Not at all mum, I was planning on it. It's only for tonight after all."

Hermione cocked her head. "I don't mind doing the same mom. There are two very comfortable couches in the common room."

"Or you and Draco could just share a couch?" Hermione's mother slyly suggested.

Hermione's mouth opened and closed like a fish's while she looked at the Weasley's awkwardly. "Um, that would be inappropriate."

Draco squeezed her leg slightly and she felt a burning sensation travel up her spine and back down to her tailbone. "Um, where's Daria?" he said to change the subject.

"Here I am!" She raced towards the Gryffindor table panting and perspiring. She flipped long blond hair and greeted her Aunt. "It's so good to see you Aunt Cissca."

"It's good to see you too Hun." Joyce watched curiously as Daria chose a seat next to Ron, the color relaxing from his ears.

"Can you believe it's going to be winter break in only a month and a half? It feels like we just got here!"

"Which actually brings us to an exciting point," Mr. Weasley interjected. "We discussed things briefly amongst ourselves while we were called upon by Dumbledore-"

"And we're pretty excited about the idea ourselves," Hermione's mother added.

"But we need to check with all of you first," Narcissca said looking at the children endearingly.

After a moments paused Ron shook his head, "Out with it!"

"We're all going to be going on vacation this winter; together!"

There was no reaction from the crowd at first. They looked at one-another, very perplexed.

"What are you guys talking about?"

"Well, we're going to look into the possibility of taking a week-long vacation to the Bahamas for winter break. We've all just gone through some very difficult times, and it will be good for all of us to get away, together."

Hermione felt excitement swelling up inside of her, she grinned. "All of us. The Weasley's- including Harry. The Malfoys- including Daria. And us?" She looked up at her mother; a woman who did not put her hair down, or suggest Hermione cuddles with a boy, or agree to spontaneous trips with strangers. It was someone Hermione did not know, but could certainly grow to love.

"You got it babe," her mother smiled back.

"Are you guys for serious?" Ginny tried not to squeal.

"Indeed," Mr. Weasley nodded.

"Ohmygod. This is going to be awesome!" Hermione exclaimed. A week in paradise with her mother. With Draco. With Harry, Ginny, Ron and Daria. It was just what they all needed. They just needed to wait six weeks. Hermione guessed it would be the longest six weeks of her life.

"There will be one condition, all of you," Mrs. Weasley said, typically playing the bad cop.

"Which is?" Harry said carefully.

"We will be in a muggle resort. So no magic."

"No magic?" Draco inquired.

"Yes."

Draco titled his head. He as a wizard. Not being able to use his wand was taking away his birthright. He wasn't sure if he could even function without using magic for that long. Now that he was legal, it was natural for him to use it for everything.

"Is that ok with everyone?" Mr. Weasley said hopefully.

"Yes!" They entire table answered.

The group soon parted, all the students excited about their news. Back at the Head Dorms Hermione and Draco's mothers made themselves comfortable and quickly drifted off to sleep after such a long day. Hermione and Draco went to the common room and began to make separate beds. He watched her place pillows meticulously and smirked at her perfectionism.

"You can sleep over here with me if you like. This couch is longer, anyways."

She looked up from her make-shift bed and contemplated. "No it's alright. You take up more space than I do. I don't want to crowd you." She smoothed out her blankets.

"Ok, maybe you didn't hear me. I, Draco Malfoy, want to fall asleep next to my girlfriend, Hermione Granger."

Hermione smiled but said nothing.

"Therefore, she should get her small arse over here, and allow me to spoon her."

"Does she have a say in this?"

"No, she does not."

Hermione grinned at Draco's business-like expression. She ran her eyes over his silk silver boxers and black beater. She twisted a finger in a loose curl before kissing him lightly and lying down. Her blue nightgown rose slightly and she felt Draco's eyes on her. Turning onto her back and saw his wand waving slightly towards the couch.

"Draco, what are you-"

The couch expanded another foot or so.

"More comfortable I figure." He said hopping besides her. He yawned into her ear and spooned her, molding to her form. "Night baby."

Hermione nuzzled her backside into him. "Night babe."

Draco inhaled her citrus scent and slipped into the dream world, allowing his arms to hold her comfortably.

Hermione yawned and fought sleep at first, Draco's arms securing her convincingly. She could have stayed there forever, being held by him. She never felt safer in her life. And not even her father, Draco's father, Voldemort or mysterious men in black cloaks would ever be able to take that from her.

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