The Tale Of Two Wizards

by Divess

It's 2003. Hermione has passed the first five years after the war helping others. She has realized while she championed others, she hasn't done anything for herself. All that is about to change. Hermione is going to start taking care of herself and she'll have two wizards to help her do it. Emione/Dramione. Hermione is OOC for a few chapters, but she'll come around. AU.

12. Doesn't Get Any better Than This

Chapter is rated: M

Previously on A Tale Of Two Wizards: It Takes A Village

Draco grabbed her by the hand and led her back through to the living room. They sat and talked and straightened out every kink in their relationship. Draco told her all about what he had been doing. He explained about Amelia being his partner. He explained how the appointments he had were all about his undercover work. Draco admitted the only good thing was he would be free of any obligations to Ministry Service on November 2 or before. He asked that Hermione keep everything he told her to herself until all his duties had been discharged. Hermione had readily agreed.

Draco excused himself and went into the bedroom. When he came back he asked Hermione to dance. Draco lifted Hermione's chin so he could look in her eyes. "I want this to be our song. Not your song. Not my song. I want it to be our song. Do you agree?" Hermione looked back into Draco's eyes and huskily whispered, "I agree."

Draco stopped dancing and held his witch. After taking a deep breath he whispered, "I am declaring my intentions Hermione. I want you in my life. I don't want to ever go through what I went through this last month.

Hermione didn't even have to think about it. Hermione smiled when she told Draco she accepted his declaration of intent. They kissed each other. Draco had declared and Hermione had accepted. No matter what came at them they were a couple.

Sleepily Hermione asked, "Will you be coming back to Milan with me to take your rightful place as owner of DLM?" As Draco led his sleepy witch to bed he replied, "A team of hippogriffs couldn't keep me away. There are a few things in Milan which need straightening out."

Chapter 12: Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Draco and Hermione slept in on Saturday. Hermione staggered to the bathroom around 11:00 am. Draco was awake by the time Hermione finished her bath and toilette. Hermione kissed at Draco as they passed each other but Draco grabbed her and pulled her into a passionate kiss. Draco chided, "Did you really think I was going to let you off with that little peck? I've only just gotten you back. I want a big kiss every kiss."

Hermione grinned and went to retrieve the X-Box 360 from her bag. She really liked the game system. In the last month it had helped pass time and keep her mind off her life. Now she and Draco were back together they could go back to playing it together.

When Draco came out of the bathroom he saw the game system set up and joked, "You wouldn't be trying to keep my mind off the fact you are in my bed would you?

Hermione threw the controller to the side and spread herself out on the bed. Draco laughed and said, "You brazen little witch. Laid out for all the world to see."

Hermione lifted up the bottom of the tee shirt she was wearing. She was knickerless. She quipped, "I'm pretty sure you're not going to let the whole world in to see this." She raised the bottom of the tee shirt again to show her naked body.

Draco cleared his throat as he moved toward his witch. "You are absolutely correct. The only wizard who'll be looking at that will be me." Draco sat down on the edge of the bed so he could reach Hermione. He lifted the tee shirt off Hermione and threw it on the floor. He looked into the eyes of his witch and cheeked, "Now you're in for it."

Hermione looked into those darkening eyes and responded, "I hope so." Draco removed his tee and boxers and stretched out beside his witch.

Being with Draco had made Hermione comfortable with her self. She didn't want Draco to be the one who always had to make the first move or had to reach out for the first touch. Hermione wanted Draco to know how he made her feel.

Hermione kissed Draco's chest. She ran her tongue over his nipples. She sucked on his neck. Draco had been surprised. He loved it but he was surprised.

Hermione was running her tongue around his belly button. Draco was gasping. Hermione was doing things to him she'd never done before. She lifted herself up and straddled him as she looked into his eyes and whispered, "I want to take you in my mouth." Draco tried to lift her up but Hermione said, "You make me happy with your mouth. I want to make you happy with my mouth. I love you and I want to do this for you." Draco laid his head back down on the pillow. As Hermione put her mouth on his dick Draco actually hissed. Hermione liked the way he had hissed. Draco's hiss made her body run liquid.

This was Hermione's first time ever taking a wizard in her mouth. She hoped in the back of her mind that she was doing it right. She ran her mouth up and down Draco's dick. She touched his balls. Hermione did everything she could to make it good for him. Draco kept groaning and moving his left leg. Hermione thought it was time to give him release. The movements just came to her mind. She brought her hand up and moved it rapidly up and down as she brought her wizard to climax.

As he released Draco pulled Hermione up so she was lying on top of him. He whispered, "Thank you baby. Thank you so much but you didn't have to do that."

Throatily Hermione had replied, "You're my wizard. I want to make you happy." Draco lifted her chin and told her, "You make me happy just by being with me. By loving me. I don't want you to think you have to do that for me."

Hermione laid her head on Draco's chest and closed her eyes. She didn't want to tell Draco she had done it as much for herself as for him. Hermione felt as though she had crossed some milestone. Somehow it made her feel stronger.

Hermione was quiet for so long Draco asked, "Are you alright?"

Hermione had looked at him and smiled, "I feel like a brand new witch."

Draco moved Hermione onto the bed and quipped, "Well if you want to feel more brand new any time soon, feel free. You were amazing."

Hermione grinned. "I know." Draco laughed as he climbed onto his witch and shagged himself into greatness.

Draco had the house elf bring the lunch as they played the X-Box 360. They enjoyed a lazy afternoon. After being soundly beat three times in a row Draco admitted, "That game does not like me. Let's play the other one."

Hermione laughed, "Why don't we get ready to floo back to Milan?

Draco suddenly got serious as he related to Hermione, "On Monday, I'll need to contact Ministry Service to see if they need me to work. I was free of them while I was here in Britain but once I land in Milan I will have to report in. This will all be over on November 2nd. We'll get through it and I won't be keeping any secrets. I don't want to keep anything from you. Just so you know. They may pair me back up with Amelia. The job I am saddled with has nothing to do with us. Everything is out in the open."

Hermione reached up to run her fingers through Draco's hair. "There won't be any problems Draco. I'm fully aware of what you are doing. I trust you."

Draco snapped, "You trusting me is not going to go over too big with Lozier. I know you probably don't want to hear it but I believe he purposely brought you to Il Pasto that afternoon. He wanted you to see me. Somehow he knew I would be there with Amelia. Not to speak out of school but his knowledge of my whereabouts and who I would be with leads me to believe he may be involved in something more than acquisitions."

This was the first time Emilio's name had come up since Hermione had arrived in Britain.

Hermione laid her head on Draco's back. "Emilio has nothing to do with us. He's just a business client."

Draco replied, "He's a business client who used to date you. I don't like him around you. After I get out of this situation, we will be looking over that particular client. I don't think we need his business. I would obviously like to keep the Ministry business but we just don't need Lozier. Neither do I feel he should be taking you to lunch any time he likes. If he wants a meeting, he can come to DLM or he can send his assistant. He stepped in between you and I and I won't forget that. No wizard will ever put you in distress and not hear from me. Ever."

The last thing Hermione wanted was for Draco to get all worked up so she remarked, "Let's get ourselves ready to get back to Milan. Do you want to shower first or should I?"

Draco looked at his witch and smiled. "You go ahead. You weigh less than nothing. How long can it take?" Hermione called out, "Git."

Once they were showered and dressed, Hermione and Draco gathered up what they were taking and stepped into the bedroom floo. They stepped out into Hermione's old flat. They weren't going to spend any time in this flat so they walked through and stepped into the international floo. Hermione set the alarm in Britain and they stepped out of the floo into Milan.

Draco looked around saying, "It's good to be home." Hermione smiled. Draco was home.

It was too late but Hermione realized that she and Draco should have stayed one more night in Britain so they could spend time with their friends. Then she remembered that Harry wanted to have a big party after Draco was released from his duty. That would be soon enough. They would see all of their friends then. Hermione knew the next month would be hard on them while Draco worked his duty. The good part was, there was a big party coming down the road. The shite part was, she would have to act as Draco's side bit until then.

Draco had gone into the bedroom and come out with a puzzled look on his face. "Where are my clothes Hermione?"

Hermione had forgotten she vanished them in a fit of pique. "You'll have to get new clothes or bring more from your flat. I found myself in the closet smelling them so often I vanished them so I didn't have to see them. Besides, I didn't think we would be getting back together. I'm sorry. I was angry."

Draco chided, "I loved those suits. At least you didn't vanish them to make room for another wizard's clothes. Of that I'm thankful. Next time could you just shrink them down?"

Hermione cheeked, "So you think there will be a next time. I've got news for you Mr. Owner, Mr. Undercover Man. This time was the last time. There won't be anymore separations for us."

Draco laughed as he grabbed his witch. "That was a slip of the tongue. I don't expect us to separate ever again."

Draco's next words took Hermione by surprise. He had stepped back and pulled out a box and remarked, "I've been carrying this around for more than a month. I know what I want and I want you. I don't want to wait. You've accepted my declaration of intent and I want us to take the next step. Therefore, Hermione Jean Granger will you do me the courtesy of becoming my wife?"

Hermione was tongue tied. Finally she was able to stammer, "Yes. I would be proud to become your wife."

Draco opened the box in his hand and held Hermione's finger up so he could slip an emerald cut diamond and platinum engagement ring on her finger.

Draco smiled at his new fiancee and said, "I won't take the chance of losing you again. You are mine. Now when we disagree I hope as far as you'll go is from the bedroom to the living room."

Hermione looked at her perfect engagement ring and screamed. "I love you Draco Malfoy and I love my ring a lot as well."

Draco smiled and asked, "Are you happy? May I have the pleasure of dancing with my fiancee?"

Hermione jumped into Draco's arms and they danced to their song. They lasted until the fourth line of lyrics before they were undressing each other. They were only half dressed when the international floo activated and had to run for the bedroom. Neither one had taken the time lock the floo when they returned from Britain.

A minute later Harry and Hannah were stepping out of the floo.

Harry was grinning as he called, "Come out. We know you're here. At least we think you're here. Hermione followed Draco into the living room where they greeted Harry and Hannah.

Hannah said, "I'm sorry folks. It's all Harry's fault. I told him we shouldn't be showing up unannounced. But you know my wizard. He's headstrong."

Hermione looked from Harry to Hannah and drawled, "So you're wizard and witch now are you? Congratulations. I think you two make a lovely couple."

Hannah said, "Yup. I've snagged myself a hero."

Hermione looked at her best friend. She thought Harry was too happy. Something was up with him. He was grinning like a madman and he looked as though he was going to burst.

Hermione was bursting herself. She wanted to share their news. She finally shouted, "Draco asked me to marry him. We are officially an engaged couple. You are the first to know."

Harry shouted, "Good show."

Hannah came over to look at the ring. She whistled as she hugged Hermione. "Hermione that is a gorgeous ring. Congratulations and congratulations to you too Draco." Draco grinned as Harry came over to clap him on the back and shake his hand.

Harry grinned so wide it was as if he was the fiance.

One look at her fiance and her best friend told Hermione why Harry had been grinning like a madman. He and Draco must have previously discussed Draco's intention to ask her to marry him. Hermione smiled and remarked, "Gits," in a lowly voice.

Harry and Draco looked at each other and grinned. Draco went to get champagne out of the cooler so the two couple could toast each other.

Harry suggested, "Let's go out to celebrate. Should we go out in Milan or should we floo through and go out in London?"

Draco thought a night at The Acanto Restaurant in the Dorchester Hotel would be nice. Draco assured them, "The Acanto is one of the finest restaurants in Milan that is open on Saturday night." Hannah, Hermione and Harry were fine with the idea.

"Of course Potter will have to find a suit somewhere." Draco drawled.

Harry retorted to Draco, "I'll just use one of yours."

Draco gestured for Harry to follow as he headed towards the floo. "Somebody's fiance threw all his suits away. We'll have to floo over to mine to get a suit. We'll be back shortly."

Hermione wanted Carmela to be one of the first with whom she shared her and Draco's news so she floo called Carmela to see if she and Fausto wanted to join them at the restaurant.

Carmela advised Hermione, "Fausto and I have been invited to a function at the Dorchester by some of Fausto's old group. We will probably see you there."

After the floo call, Hermione told Hannah she was more than welcome to wear one of her gowns.

Hannah was more than happy to borrow a dress. She did remark, "You are so tiny, we will have to magically alter any gown I choose."

Hannah chose a rose colored, full skirt gown with a low back and neck. She looked beautiful in the dress.

Hermione chose a close fitting, silver gown with a very low neck and back. The dress fit Hermione perfectly.

Hannah had quipped, "Don't let your arse get too used to that dress. I don't think Draco…"

Draco and Harry were back. Draco was handsome in grey and Harry was handsome in navy blue pinstripe.

"Draco won't what?" When Hermione came out the bedroom he had quipped, "Draco won't be letting his fiancee wear that dress out in public. That's what Draco won't."

Hannah giggled. Harry smirked.

Hermione retorted, "You are the owner of a million dollar company. You should have a fascinating and nicely dressed witch on your arm. As long as that witch is me."

Draco leaned in to whisper, "You are much more fascinating without any clothes. Be that as it may, I would like for you to wear something with a little more cloth please."

Hermione rolled her eyes at Hannah as she went back into the bedroom to find a Draco proper gown. Hermione pulled out a fern green, sleek, silk gown with leaves for straps and half leaves in place of cleavage. It was as daring as the first gown just a different color. Hermione smiled at her image in the mirror and thought to herself, next time my fiance will keep his trap shut. Hermione did her makeup over and changed her accessories. She piled her hair on top of her head and conjured up two green leaf combs to put in her hair.

When Hermione walked back into the living room Harry had whistled. Draco had frowned and sighed. Hannah had excused herself to the bathroom.

Hermione pretended she didn't know what was going on as she kissed Draco and asked, "Is this better?" Draco growled, "Let's just stay in and call for takeaway."

Harry was almost bent over he was laughing so hard.

Draco was not amused but he couldn't ask Hermione to change again. He huffed and remarked, "We should go. I called for reservations but there is a function at The Dorchester tonight so it will probably be overcrowded."

Hermione had replied, "I spoke to Carmela. She and Fausto have been invited to attend a Ministry related event at The Dorchester tonight. We will probably run into them."

Draco gave Harry the address for the Dorchester. It would land them at the apparition point outside the hotel. The two couples landed within seconds of each other and headed inside.

Where Draco used to be fawned over in London, Hermione was fawned over in Milan. She was owner and head of DLM and that obviously carried some weight. The reservation was under Malfoy. However, the greeter nodded to the other three and greeted Hermione by name. As they were being led to their table, James waved at Hermione as did Philip the Auror from the Ministry ball.

Draco frowned and asked Hermione, "Would you please turn down that smile a bit? It's attracting attention." Hermione grinned and pinched Draco on the arm she was holding

The four were shown to a very nice table. Hermione saw quite a few Ministry people seated in the restaurant. Hermione thought to herself, the food at the function must not be very good.

After they ordered, Harry mentioned he had previously met Philip the Auror at a Ministry seminar the previous year. Harry excused himself to go speak with Philip.

Hannah, Hermione and Draco chatted among themselves as Draco tried to watch every wizard who was watching Hermione. Harry came back to the table just as the food arrived and the four chatted while they ate.

It was a pleasant evening and the food was wonderful.

The hotel also had a lounge with a bar and a band. Hermione and Hannah felt like dancing. They wanted to go to the lounge after the meal.

As they moved into the lounge there were quite a few faces Hermione remembered from the ball. The wizards nodded while the witches gave little waves. Hermione wasn't above noticing that Draco was the recipient of quite a few appreciative stares.

Hermione chuckled to herself, maybe she'd have to tell Draco to turn down his smile a bit.

About fifteen minutes later Carmela and Fausto entered the lounge. They came over to the table to see if there was room for them. There was more than enough room so they sat. Carmela and Fausto remembered Draco, Harry and Hannah from the party. The wizards shook hands. Unknowingly, Fausto had been the catalyst for getting Hermione and Draco back together. There was instant respect for Fausto from both Harry and Draco. The wizards spoke among themselves as though they'd been friends for years.

The three wizards went to the bar to get drinks. Hermione took that opportunity to flash her left hand at Carmela. Carmela laughed, "Now wasn't that easy? Congratulations Hermione. You and Draco make a lovely couple." The witches oohed and aahed over the ring until Fausto, Harry and Draco came back to the table.

While Draco, Fausto and Harry were gone Carmela had commented on Hannah and Hermione's gowns. She told them they looked amazing. Then she had quipped to Hermione, "Seems as though the color green has become the favorite of a fair few wizards tonight. I won't be surprised if there are reports of a few broken necks tomorrow." Hermione and Hannah laughed out loud.

Carmela offered Draco her congratulations and wished him and Hermione good luck. Draco grinned and hugged Hermione as he replied, "I'm a very lucky wizard. Thank you."

Fausto shook Draco's hand again and offered his congratulations as well. Fausto also quipped, "Hermione has become like a daughter to us. I will be the first at your door if you hurt her."

Draco drawled, "I will never hurt this witch. As far as knocking on my door, you would probably have to get in line behind Potter."

Harry lifted his glass in agreement. "I'll drink to that."

Carmela informed Hermione. "Sal and Gas are looking around for a two bedroom house or apartment. They'll probably be asking you for tips.

Hermione was surprised. "I didn't think Gas or Sal would leave home until they married. I guess they've found something which warrants them having a little extra privacy."

Carmela smiled as she replied, "I think you may be right Hermione."

Draco asked Hermione, "Do you want to dance?" She and Draco passed several DLM employees who stood to shake Draco's hand as they made their way to the dance floor. Hermione and Draco stayed on the dance floor for four straight songs. The fourth song was a slow song. Draco pulled Hermione in close and she wrapped her arms around his waist.

Draco leaned down to tell Hermione that he would be throwing that dress out when they got home because too many blokes were admiring his fiancee.

Hermione responded with a laugh. "You'll only be throwing it away because I vanished your suits."

Draco countered, "No my love. I'll be throwing it away because it draws the eye of too many wizards." Draco kissed her on the mouth and kept dancing." Draco walked Hermione back to the table before he stepped away to go to the men's room.

Hermione introduced James Wooley to Harry, Hannah and Fausto when James stopped by to say hello. James looked as though he wanted to say something to Hermione but he thought better of it. James leaned in to mention he would be ringing her on Monday. Hermione raised her eyebrows but didn't question his statement.

Carmela watched in amusement. She had seen the Minister of Acquisitions a little earlier. She was a smart witch and thought she knew what James was on about. Poor James might not know it but he was working for the losing side. Carmela smiled when James complimented her on always being so pleasant.

Draco arrived back at the table while James was still there. Hermione introduced James to Draco. The wizards shook hands but Draco wasn't pleased to have a wizard hanging over Hermione especially a wizard who worked for the piece of shite Lozier. James left the table shortly after Draco returned.

Hermione, Carmela and Hannah excused themselves to go to the ladies room. Carmela didn't know how much she could say in front of Hannah so she didn't say anything of a personal nature while they were in the ladies room. She did notice the attention Hermione garnered simply by walking to the ladies room. Especially from the Minister of Acquisitions. Minister Lozier had stood when they passed back by but he had not approached them. Carmela laughed to herself. That wizard never gives up.

By 11:00 everybody at the table was ready to go. Carmela and Fausto wished everyone a good night. Carmela mentioned she and Fausto needed to say goodnight to some Ministry people. Carmela gave Hermione a significant look which Hermione took to mean Emilio was in attendance.

Hermione was even more ready to go. She called on good luck to get them out of there without running into Emilio. Unfortunately, Hermione wasn't going to be that lucky. As she, Harry, Hannah and Draco moved to the door, Emilio and his date appeared in Hermione's line of sight. Hermione turned her gaze away from Emilio but he made himself known. Hermione realized Draco had seen him as well when she felt him stiffen. Hermione whispered, "I love you. I am your fiancee and Emilio Lozier is nothing more than a business contact to us. Please remember where you are." Draco nodded but remained stiff. Hermione turned and noticed the same thing about Harry. The two wizards appeared to be one movement away from pulling their wands.

Emilio had spotted Harry and come over while the witch trailed behind him. Emilio greeted Harry, Hannah, Draco and Hermione. He never took his eyes off Hermione. His witch stood behind him waiting to be introduced but Emilio didn't acknowledge her presence in any way.

When the witch heard Hermione's name she had stepped around Emilio. Evidently to get a look at Hermione. She spoke in a one of those little baby voices vapid witches think are so cute. Her voice was like an injured owl. She let everyone know she was with Emilio by grabbing his arm.

Hermione hoped Draco was not going to make a remark. Once again luck was not with Hermione.

Draco remarked, "Slow night Lozier? No tricks up your sleeve tonight?"

Hermione cut across whatever Emilio was going to say, "Let's get home guys. I'm tired off my feet. I'd like to go now."

Draco turned to his fiancee and said, "Okay baby. Let's get home. Goodnight Lozier. Goodnight witch not important enough to be introduced."

Harry laughed. Hannah and Hermione hurried their wizards out of the restaurant. Hermione wanted to take Draco to task but she didn't want to start a row. She wanted to discuss it in a calm and rational manner. She and Draco would have to work with Emilio. It would never be a friendly working relationship but it could be cordial.

Harry, Hannah and Draco landed in the living room laughing. Hermione smiled but she didn't want Draco to think she condoned his behavior. Harry's laughter subsided then he would start all over again. "Good night witch not important enough to be introduced. Good one Malfoy. The git couldn't keep his eyes off Hermione."

Draco stopped laughing immediately. Harry realized what he had just said and sobered immediately. He turned to Draco, "My apologies Draco. The sneaky git just makes me want to hex him."

Draco sniped, "You have no idea."

It was after midnight when Hermione's mobile phone rang. Hermione answered the phone in the bedroom because that's where the phone had been. Draco came into the bedroom and sat down on the bed beside Hermione as she listened to someone on the other end. Hermione hadn't said a word. She was just listening. Finally Hermione said, "I'm not sure why this call couldn't have waited until a more reasonable time. I hope this won't sound out of line but are you sure it's me you should be calling? You must mean to call Ginny. Weren't you instrumental in helping them secretly meet? No Celia. That's probably not such a good idea Celia. You must be well aware Emilio and I aren't dating anymore and haven't been for a while. That's nice. I think your mum and dad are lovely as well. Please give them my regards. Thank you. Goodnight.

Draco growled, "Was that Celia Lozier? What did she want? Why is she calling you? You never mentioned you went home with Lozier to meet his parents. What's all this about Hermione?"

Hermione looked Draco in the eye and responded to his questions. "Celia called to tell me she is in Italy and her parents want me to visit them. I met Emilio's parents the weekend I came to interview for the position and they did seem like lovely people."

Draco ran his fingers through his hair as he replied, "I love you and I trust you so I'm not going to try to tell you what to do but Celia Lozier is probably not a witch you'd want for a friend."

Hermione kissed Draco on the shoulder and retorted, "Let's not talk about Celia Lozier. Especially if we want to remain calm and rational. We have company. Let's go back out to the living room."

Harry was alone in the living room. Hermione looked around. Harry said, "Hannah was tired. We've confiscated the bedroom on the lower level for the night. I hope you don't mind. I was waiting here to let you know. Now that you know, I'm going downstairs to get some sleep. Goodnight. See you a little later."

"Of course we don't mind. Draco replied. We'll see you later."

Draco quipped, "There's no one who needs entertaining. Let's go to bed."

Hermione was quiet as she changed into her pajamas. Draco sighed. He knew Hermione had something on her mind. They might as well address it now. He asked, "What's wrong love?"

Hermione climbed into bed and put her arms around Draco before she whispered, " I don't want either of the Lozier's to interfere in our relationship. They are cunning and devious. Working together they might try something."

Draco sat up on his elbow to look at Hermione. "There's no way either or both of them can interfere between us. I had a history with Celia. That's true but it was years ago. You are my fiancee and the witch I want for life. Do not let that beautiful mind of yours lead you down any path but the right one."

Hermione also sat up and leaned back against the headboard. "I know you love me Draco but sometimes situations get out of control before we realize what's happening. It will kill me if you let Celia sneak up on you as she did at Harry's party. I don't think any witch should be touching you in that manner except me. Any witch."

Draco gently pulled Hermione back down in the bed. He answered in a soft voice, "And no witch ever will. You're right about that night Hermione. That was a very poor public showing even if I was caught off guard. I have only myself to blame. I apologize for that. As you know, even as far back as that night and before I wanted my attentions to be on you. But you couldn't see me. Neither were you mine to taste. But I tasted you that night Hermione and I knew no matter what happened I didn't want any other witch. That's how it remains to this day. I am a Malfoy so I will only admit this once. I was frightened you would let Lozier get to the place I wanted to be. I held onto hope right up until the night of your going away party. I saw the way he touched you and the way he held you. I was sure you and he had slept together. I was undone. I left for the US feeling the lowest I've felt in my life."

Hermione pulled Draco in for a passionate kiss and as their lips parted she whispered, "You are the first and only wizard who I've been with sexually. I'm a late bloomer. When our friends were having sex, I was at the Ministry lobbying for the rights of others. I've never been with Emilio or any other wizard."

Draco grabbed Hermione and put his face in her neck as he whispered, "Thank you Merlin for making me such a lucky man."

They were both emotional. They went to sleep hugged together as one.

Draco wasn't going to let Hermione off that easily. He went to use the bathroom and on the way back to bed he had cast locking and silencing charms on the bedroom door. Then he had kissed Hermione awake so he could show her his very fine erection.

Hermione was just as quick as Draco. She had patted his very fine erection and excused herself to use the bathroom. On her way back to the bed she had taken off her pajamas and made a pirouette as she quipped, "Well fiance, what can your very fine erection do with this?"

Draco reached out, grabbed her and landed her on her back on the bed. Hoarsely he had responded, "Let us just show you." Gazing into Hermione's eyes Draco had positioned himself and plunged into Hermione. Hermione made the scream Draco called her sex scream and lifted to meet him. Their sex as well as their release seemed even more fantastic as all the emotion of their talk drained out alongside their liquids.

Hermione and Draco laid there for thirty or so minutes before she got up to take a shower. Hermione called over her shoulder, "Get your lazy arse up. We have guests who we can beat the crap out of playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown."

Draco laughed. "You are truly a formidable opponent. I want to be your partner."

Draco went in the bathroom as Hermione spelled the room back to clean and fresh. She pulled the X-Box 360 out of her bag and brought it back to size. She was ready to kick some wizard arse. Draco was still in the bathroom when Hermione took down the charms and headed out to find some victims.

Harry and Hannah were in the kitchen. Hannah had taken the liberty of fixing an amazing breakfast.

While Hermione waited for Draco to eat with her she explained the X-Box to Harry and Hannah. They had both heard of the muggle game system but hadn't seen one. Hermione was explaining a little about it when Draco came into the kitchen whining, "Don't show Hannah too much or I'll have two witches who can beat me on the bloody thing."

Hannah and Hermione laughed.

After breakfast the four friends sat down to play EU. The witches beat Draco and Harry repeatedly. Draco and Harry finally gave up after two solid hours of being beat into the ground.

Hermione asked if Harry and Hannah wanted to accompany her and Draco over to the weekly dinner at Carmela's.

They declined and got ready to floo back to London. Hannah thanked them for the use of their bedroom. Both she and Harry extended another round of congratulations as they stepped into the floo.

Hermione went in to freshen up a bit before going to Carmela's house. Draco surprised Hermione as he was going to Carmela's willingly and hadn't made any disparaging remarks about Gas.

When they were ready to floo through Hermione grabbed Draco and kissed him soundly on the lips. Draco laughed and asked, "Is that something to keep me calm when the little blighter steps over to ask you to help him with his phone?"

Hermione grinned as they went through the floo. She knew Draco had changed his opinion about Gas. At least she thought he had.

It was a lovely dinner. Both Gas and Sal had been surprised when Carmela mentioned Hermione's engagement but they had both shook Draco's hand, kissed Hermione on the cheek and extended their congratulations.

For one fleeting second Hermione thought she saw a look of sadness or regret pass over Gas. If it had been there it was short lived because Gas congratulated them loudest of all. Gas and Sal held sway over the dinner table as they spoke of their plans to get an apartment.

Hermione asked if the realtor was helping them. Sal answered for the both of them. "Kim has been instrumental in our looking around for an apartment. It looks as though she wants to spend some quiet time with my big brother."

Fausto growled, "Watch it Sal." Gas smiled as he told Hermione that Kim was a big help.

Draco surprised everyone by offering an apartment in the building he owned a couple of miles away. Draco explained that it was a two bedroom, three bath with a fully equipped kitchen and a study. Gas thanked Draco but admitted, "I'm sure the apartment is pretty far out of our price range."

Draco countered Gas' admission, "You are the best online supervisor at DLM and I have seen first hand the job you are doing. So if DLM has an available apartment I think I can safely offer it up to one of our best employees. The monthly rate will be two hundred Euros. Have your realtor get in touch with either Hermione or your mum on Monday. They'll take care of the details."

Gas and Sal sat with their mouths hanging open for a good three seconds. Finally Gas stood up to shake Draco's hand and accept the offer. He said. Thank you Draco. Your offer is quite unexpected but quite welcome." Sal stood and thanked Draco as well. The two brothers excused themselves from the table evidently to go call Kim.

Draco, Hermione, Fausto and Carmela sat down in the living room with after dinner drinks. Several times Hermione caught Carmela and Fausto grinning at her as though she was their daughter. Hermione blushed and placed her arm through Draco's. Draco smiled at her and kissed her on the forehead. Draco too looked up into the beaming faces of Carmela and Fausto.

The four chatted a bit more before Hermione suggested that she and Draco go home to prepare for work in the morning. After the hugs and handshakes, Draco and Hermione stepped back through the floo.

As soon as they stepped into their floo room, Hermione hugged her wizard so tight he grunted.

She beamed, "You are my favorite wizard."

Draco smirked, "I'm your only wizard Granger and that's the way it's going to stay."

Hermione reminded Draco that he didn't have any clothes there. He might want to go get a few things if he wanted to floo directly to work. Draco agreed he should do that. As an afterthought Draco asked about the green dress she had worn the previous night. Hermione grinned, "You're not throwing away my lovely gown."

Draco leaned over to kiss Hermione and quipped, "Okay. You win this time but the next time you go to wear it I'm going to spell it into a burlap sack. Let the wizards stare at you in a sack. I'll be back shortly."

Hermione smiled after her handsome wizard. She just couldn't get over the fact that she and Draco were back together for good. Hermione had her head laid back on the couch when Celia Lozier passed across her mind. No matter what Draco said, Hermione didn't want that nasty witch anywhere near him.

Hermione was a brilliant witch. She knew there was more to Celia's call than a simple howdy do. Either she was up to something or she and Emilio were up to something. Either way, Hermione planned to be on her guard at all times. Neither one of the Lozier's would catch her out.