Chapter 12- America part 2 While staying here in America I explored all around in the state that I was in which was the big apple, NYC. To say the least it was beautiful. Everything from the clothes to the stores and the food was amazing. As I walked around with Athena in the pouch, I decided to go into a store called toysR'us as I was looking around I saw many toys that Athena could play with. So I bought her toys that would help her learn. From ABC's to 123's. After making my purchases we went for something to eat, then we went back to the safe house that we were staying in. Once back in my mind kept drifting back to what and how everyone back home was doing. I was worried about Draco. I never got enough sleep since I was worried about him as well as the rest of them. As a keepsake I read and reread the note that Draco had given to me with the necklace. Slowly tears came down my face just looking at it. I knew I had to be strong. Strong for all of us. Strong for him.

London, Minstry of Magic

I was seated and questioned on the things that I had done during the war. I was scared really. I didn't know what else there was to say. My mind was here and there thinking about Granger. After I was questioned boy wonder stood witness to prove my inocence of not killing anyone, and that even if I did, I was forcedto do it against my will. After being presumed inocent, I was still put on one year of probation and was not allowed to use magic during my probation. I was glad that it would be only a year and not more. After being at the ministry, coming home to an empty manor was not what I wanted. Although both my parents are dead, I felt alone.

Flashback

once we arrived home there were already three deatheaters waiting for us. Both my parents told me to apparate inside rather than use the front door. After I was inside I watched as they seemingly question my parents before killing them painlessly. By watching them get killed I felt like there was nothing left. It wasn't until Mr. Weasley came and took the deatheaters away after seeing my parents dead body lying there. I stayed until I was summoned to the ministry of magic.

present day

while I thought back on my parents' sudden deaths, I thought back to granger. I wondered if she was doing okay. I missed her so much that its unbearable. Maybe once she comes back next year we'll be at Hogwarts again. But what I am dreading more than anything, is having to go back to old ways when in front of other students. I hope that we will have our own common room like we did our sixth year. I can't wait to see her again. I hope she is alright, and nothing bad happened to her after the war. Soon she will be the only thing I have left.

Hermione P.O.V.

while reading I had gotten a letter that was addressed to me from Hogwarts. It was said that I was head girl, but never mentioned who was head boy. I guess I'll find out when I go back. I was so excited that I couldn't wait. I couldn't wait to see Draco again, as well as my friends. I was so happy. Happy indeed. As I got everything ready. I wrote a quick note to Draco, telling that I was coming back and that I couldn't wait to see him. I was thankful enough for getting myself an owl of my own. As I sent the letter off. I went back to my packing. Once finished my owl had come back with a reply from Draco, telling me that he would pick me up. When I got to the airport I quickly boarded the plane with Athena in tow. It was the same like last time. But once we landed I found Draco already there waiting for me with Harry and Ron. I was careful not to run, so I picked up the pace and walked over quickly towards them. After giving each of them a hug and Draco a kiss, Ron took Athena from me and held her while Harry and Draco put whatever I had with me in the back of the car. I was filled on everything that happened, and in return I did the same. After arriving at the Malfoy manor we emptied everything from the car and went in to refresh ourselves. After being fully refreshed I showed Draco my Hogwarts letter and in return he showed me his. There was no surprise that he would become head boy. He was always second to me in academics. And I was glad of it. After celebrating, I finally told Draco that he was the father of Athena, and that she has always been a Malfoy since fourth year. He was shell shocked and didn't know what to say. I told him what he needed to know. I told him everything. After listening to me, he was still shocked that he still had nothing to say. When he looked back up at me, he gave me a genuine smile. "You're not mad?" I asked trying to read him. "No, I'm actually happy. Thanks you gave me a family of my own to take care of." He replied coming closer to me. "I just have one question to ask you." He said as he got down on one knee. I looked down at him and nearly began to cry. "Hermione Granger, will you marry me? Please, will you be my beautiful wife?" he asked, and I stood there oblivious until I answered "Yes, yes Draco, I will." and then he got back up and kissed me.

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