Lucius and Severus had left at the first signs that Draco wasn't going to get hexed. Severus mumbled something about wishing they could have used a silencing charm but knew it was impossible since they were living as muggles.
The two wizards made their way to a pub they had noticed earlier in the week to drink the sounds away that were coming from the bathroom.
"Are you angry?" Severus asked as they walked.
Lucius grumbled something then sighed, "Not really. At least she is a witch, muggle born and all is better then just plain muggle."
Severus nodded, "It helps that she is one of the best witches I've ever seen. She is more powerful then most of the students in the school, does abnormally well at Potions and is a force to be reckoned with when she has a wand."
Lucius grew quiet for a minute before responding, "You've known Granger for 7 years and Draco his entire life… Do you think that if they paired up and had the right contacts, that they would stand a chance of getting this law over turned?"
Severus thought about it for a moment before responding, "I think if anyone could, the pair of them together could make a great deal of headway. Granger is a stubborn one as is Draco… I think combined they could become a power house."
The pair finally made it to the pub and slid into a booth. Lucius was deep in thought and plotting while Severus was watching him, wondering what the elder Malfoy was contemplating.
"I think, Severus, That you and I need to have a chat with Granger and Draco. As much as I would like to see Draco end up with a pure blood, Granger would be the muggle born I would choose for him if that were not an option. I want them to marry and get back to the wizarding world so they can raise hell about this law and have the opportunity to get it over turned."
"You are missing a bit Lucius. They came to live as muggles to avoid marriage, you can't expect them to jump into something like this."
"Leave the details to me, after all, if they get the law overturned they could divorce and go on with their lives. We would also be able to come back without having to marry."
Severus sighed, "I wish you luck with this."
Oooooooooooooo
Four hours later, Severus and Lucius arrived back at the flat to find Hermione and Lucius in the kitchen eating. Hermione instantly blushed, realizing that they were in the house when she and Draco – ahem, and knew that they had heard at least some of what happened.
"I'm glad to see you are both here." Lucius started.
Hermione flinched a little, wondering if Lucius was going to have a fit and Draco paled with the idea of his father trying to give him the talk.
"Quit squirming" Lucius scolded, "I'm not going to bother you about…that."
Both instantly relaxed with relief.
"Actually, I have something I would like to run by the two of you, something that could possibly help us all."
Draco glanced to Hermione who raised her eyebrow at his father.
"If I may" Severus said as he stepped forward, "Lucius has had an idea and while I warned him that you would not agree, I think you should hear him out in entirety before making a decision."
"Were listening" Draco said with a confused stare.
Lucius and Severus pulled up a chair and sat down across from the teens.
"I believe bluntness would be the best way to approach this" Lucius stated, "So I am going to come right out and say it. I want you two to marry."
Hermione's eyes went wide, "Don't tell me you are one of those people that think a girl should marry someone just because – things happened."
Severus chuckled and Lucius scowled.
"Of course not." Lucius said wit irritation, "I know that the two of you together could possibly make this law cease to exist but in order to do so, you have to have access to the ministry and some of my contacts."
"So you want us to comply with the law so that we can fight it." Draco said
"Exactly." Lucius replied, "Severus and I think that you two could succeed in changing things – then you could divorce once you have killed the law."
Hermione stood from the table, "I get what you are saying, but we wont be able to do squat while at Hogwarts, not to mention I highly doubt they are going to listen to a couple of 7th years."
"But is it worth it for you to try?" Severus asked
"Anything is worth a try, but what if we fail? Draco and I will have married for nothing and comply to the law that sent us to live as muggles as well."
Draco glanced at Hermione, He actually didn't think it was a bad idea – his missed having magic.
"We would have access to the Malfoy library and could possibly research laws for a loop hole. We would also have some of the necessary contacts to make things happen in our favor." Draco finally said
Hermione turned to him, "You agree with this?"
"It can't hurt to try. I don't know about you but I miss using magic. We could stay in the manor instead of going back to school and work on this as much as we need to with out interruption."
"What do you think our chances are?" she asked , turning to Lucius and Severus.
"I think you two could pull it off. You are already… involved, so that part wouldn't be hard for you and like Draco said, You would have access to a library that hold many more books then Hogwarts. Surely you two can figure out something." Lucius replied.
"I tend to agree with him." Severus second, "I think the ministry would be faced with a worthy adversary if the pair of you joined forces."
Hermione sighed and plopped back down in the chair, "Well, if the three of you think it will work… then I'm in. I want this law over turned just as bad as you do."
Lucius smirked, "Then I suggest we get to work on planning thing out."