Chapter 7

Hermione's eyes fluttered open, she had the slight feeling of Déjà vu, she woke up in a strange bed, stark naked, and limbs intertwined with another, and a warm body against her, only this time she didn't panic, she smiled. She turned slightly towards the owner of the arm. She smiled as she looked upon the pale body next to her. She took in Narcissa's form that lay still in slumber, she lay on her back with her head turned towards Hermione, blonde hair scattered around her pillow. What Hermione noticed most was the natural beauty, she has never seen the blonde without make-up, and was determined to make it a common occurrence. Looking towards the window she noticed the sun was still low in the sky, a couple of hours before the rest of the household would stir, she had a mischievous idea as she began to slowly untangle herself and maneuvered down the bed.

The blonde began to stir as she felt feather light touches to her inner thighs, her first thought had been she was dreaming again. Until her eyes opened and the feeling was defiantly real. She moaned as a wet velvety tongue entered her core, small hands stroking up and down her thighs and soft curls feather brushing her skin. She ripped the sheets off her body revealing the breath taking sight below her as hazel eyes locked with her own. Her moans grew louder as the brunette's tongue plunged deeper and faster. Her body arching off the bed, one hand pushing the girl impossibly closer and the other scrunching up the sheets she was grasping to the side as her release finally came, collapsing back onto the mattress. The younger witch continued lapping as the blonde came down from her peak, relishing the taste before climbing back up the pale body and kissing the others lips passionately.

Narcissa ran her fingers through the honey brown curls as they continued to kiss, eventually breaking for air. Narcissa continued to stroke her curls as she looked up into her eyes almost lovingly.

"You're so beautiful Hermione, I feel like I'm dreaming sometimes"

Hermione lay to her side pulling the blonde into a close embrace, nuzzling her neck and pinching her for good measure, giggling as Narcissa gasped at the pinch.

"I guess it's not a dream then"

"How did we get here?" Narcissa murmured.

"I don't know, maybe its destiny. Whatever it was I owe them" Hermione answered stroking the back of her index finger along Narcissa's cheek.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Anything" Hermione answered

"What happened between you and Draco?"

Hermione stiffened slightly, a look on discomfort on her face.

"Does it really matter?"

"Please" Narcissa's whisper was almost pleading.

Hermione sighed, sitting up. "He defended my honor, he never left my bedside the entire week I recovered In the hospital wing, and after the Childish way my so called best friends acted when they found out I had befriended him, he never said one thing against them, and when I needed comforting he was there. It was a simple case of one thing lead to another, we slept together twice, but realised we weren't right for each other"

"I guess the Weasley boy saw him as a threat to his relationship with you" Narcissa answered after a few moments of silence,

"That's was Ron's problem, the relationship was all in his head, we only ever kissed once."

"Consider yourself lucky you could choose your lovers Hermione, with me I had no choice, pureblood marriages are practically made at birth, I was promised to Lucius for as long as I can remember"

Hermione looked back towards Narcissa, "Well I guess that's just something else we have in common Cissy, apart from each other our only lovers have been Malfoy's" she said as she leaned forward placing kisses against the blondes jawline. Narcissa pulled back in shock as the statement sunk in.

"You mean?"

Hermione nodded "There's only been Draco and you" she confirmed before kissing her on the lips once more.

After sharing a rather long shower in which Hermione found herself pinned against the cold tiles as Narcissa unleashed her more dominant side, she returned to her designated room getting ready before heading down for breakfast.

Astoria greeted Hermione as she walked into the dining hall for breakfast.

"Good morning Hermione"

"Morning Astoria" she answered

"You seem bright this morning did you sleep well?

"Wonderful thank you, nobody else up yet?" Hermione replied with a smile

"Draco should be down in a moment."

An elf appeared with a tray of steaming coffee as Draco came into the room.

"Thank you" he answered to the elf taking a cup off the tray. "Morning Hermione, are we likely to see Blaise before lunch or do old habits die hard?"

"Most likely though Anita is usually up early when staying over and I have seen him looking rather tired but up with her a few times"

The large clock chimed 9am as plates appeared before them filled with eggs bacon and toast, reminding Hermione of her days of Hogwarts.

"Your mother was in the bathroom when I came down I'm sure she won't be long" Hermione spoke casually.

Draco sniggered. "I doubt it I told you she takes hours"

It seemed Draco was correct it was another hour before Narcissa finally arrived downstairs, dressed in forest green robes and not a hair misplaced. Hermione could never get over how elegant Narcissa was, the way she could just stride into the room stopping all conversation as all focus turned to her.

"Good morning mother, did you sleep well?" Draco asked looking over his morning paper.

"Yes thank you" she answered taking a slice of toast from the plate that appeared in front of her.

"Narcissa, would you join us on our shopping trip today? Me and Hermione were just discussing visiting the book store in diagonally and Anita has robes to pick up from Madam Malkins and perhaps a late lunch in the new café that opened recently?" Astoria asked.

"I would love to" Narcissa answered with a smile. She did not miss the smile creeping on Hermione's face as she realised they would spend the day together.

They wondered through the leaky cauldron, wondering through the entrance into diagonally. The first stop had been to Gringotts, before heading to the Daily Prophet office as Astoria wished to fill out an ad for the society pages formerly announcing her engagement to Draco.

"I better go pick up my robes, I'm also in need of doing some pricing on potion ingredients, the budget spending at St Mungo's is appalling," Anita spoke.

"I'll come with you, I need to start looking for ideas on wedding themes and I want to see what materials Madam Malkin can get hold of" Astoria answered.

"Well I want to get some books in Flourish and Blotts I can meet you all for lunch at Bindewaldz Restaurant later?" Hermione asked.

"I'll join you" Narcissa chipped in already pushing Hermione towards the store.

"Bindewalds at 1?" Astoria shouted in confirmation.

Hermione nodded, before being pushed into the book store.

"Didn't you want to go with Astoria?" Hermione asked as she headed to the books on time travel, she wanted more information on her project with the time turners.

"theres plenty of time for that besides, I already have plans to take her to Paris for wedding material. Did you really think I would pass up a chance to be alone with you again" Narcissa replied pushing herself up against Hermione back. Hermione whimpered at the close contact she spun around, feeling herself pull forward in want to kiss those lips.

"Wotcher Hermione"

Hermione jerked back out of her trance and looked up towards the voice. "Tonks!" she smiled as her violet haired friend came towards them. Hermione wrapped her friend in an embrace as she heard another voice.

"Cissy" Andromeda called as she noticed the blonde.

"Andy" she answered walking towards her sister with a smile pecking her on both cheeks.

"Hello Andy" Hermione called.

"Hermione darling, you haven't been to visit in so long, It's so good to see you"

"We were just about to go for lunch at Bindewalds, would you like to join us?" Narcissa chirped in.

"That would be wonderful as long as we are not intruding?" Andy replied

"Of course not as long as you don't mind Astoria and her friend" Narcissa answered.

The 6 women sat for lunch. They were all happily discussing their shopping excursions, particularly Astoria as she enthusiastically spoke of some ideas on material and dress designs she had been given at madam malkins, and grew even more excited when Narcissa spoke of arranging a visit to Monsieur Charron, a well known designer highly sought after.

"Oh no don't look now Hermione but Cormac McClaggan just walked through the door" Astoria Whispered.

"oh great" Hermione bent down in an attempt to hide.

"Who's he?" Tonks asked too loudly.

"Too late hes coming this way" Anita spoke

"Hermione what a pleasant surprise" The Blonde haired wizard spoke as he sauntered over oozing with confidence.

"Hello" she mumbled.

"You know you never replied my last owl, you can hurt a mans feelings when you don't reply to dinner plans" he smirked.

"I was busy"

"well since were both here how about I take you out for coffee?"

"I . . ."

"I'm afraid she is busy for the rest of the weekend Mr McClaggan, she shall be attending our trip to Paris for wedding robes with myself and Astoria" Narcissa had been practically seething at the forwardness of this arrogant young wizard. Naturally seeing similar traits of his extremely arrogant uncle Tiberius.

"Perhaps another time then" Cormac responded knowing Narcissa Black was not one to annoy. Despite her divorce she was still highly regarded in society.

Hermione mouth a "Thank you" to Narcissa who returned a beaming smile. As the others began giggling at the exchange. However the exchange had not been missed by Andromeda.

"Cissy could I see you a moment?" Andromeda asked her sister.

"Of course, I need to freshen up anyway" her younger sister replied.

The headed into the restroom. Andy locking the door behind her.

"Cissy whatever your doing you need to stop it before you get any deeper."

Narcissa was caught off guard looking at her sister stunned,

"what are you talking about Andy?" she asked confused.

"I mean whatever it is going on between you and Hermione Granger"

Narcissa stared at her sister. Silence deadly between them. Andromeda never dropping er eye contact.

"I don't know what your talking about" she replied casually, trying to hide her racing heart as she turned towards the mirror straightening a clip holding her bun in place.

"Don't even try that with me cissy, you think I don't remember that look?" Andy continued

"Even if I was, its non of your concern" narcissa tried another tactic.

"Don't give me that shit Cissy, I saw the looks you gave her across the table, I wondered why Hermione was so jumpy in the bookstore, the jealousy was pouring out of you when that boy appeared, and then when I saw that smile I knew".

"She's far too good for an arrogant fool like him" Narcissa spat, her face scowling at the memory of him attempting to ask her witch out.

"Oh merlin" Andy whispered covering her mouth with her hand.

"What?" narcissa asked looking up?

"You're falling in love with her"

"WHAT? Don't be ridiculous! Were just . . . getting to know each other" Narcissa contemplated her words.

"I think it's more than that cissy, and if you really think about it yourself I think you realise that too" Andy replied, leaving her sister to think.

Love, no it can't be, not yet. Narcissa let her sisters words spin around her head. Her mind filled with images of lust filled hazel eyes, warm embraces and loving touches and kisses she had received from Hermione in every tryst they had shared.

"I can't love her, not yet" she spoke out loud to her reflection

"Who are you trying to fool" the mirror replied.

"Shut up" she muttered. As realisation dawned on her

Shit. I'm in love with Hermione Granger