The Real Story!: Chapter 4!: Draco and Hermoine's Story
"Let's start at when we first met shall we?" Draco said as he grabbed Hermoine's hand.
It was a cold December day. I was 6 years old and my parents were going to be taking me into Muggle London for the afternoon. My mum wanted to get a book by her favorite author. They were going to be heading to Bristol and go to Blackwells Bookshop so mum could get her book and then we would venture the rest of the city and look at the site's. It was around 8:00am when mum called me down to leave.
"Draco dear, are you ready? We are leaving." Narcissa yelled up the staircase waiting for her son to descend. Narcissa and Lucius wanted her son to know about muggles and not be prejudiced like her grandfather was.
"Coming Mum." Draco exited his room. He was wearing black slack's and a dark blue shirt. His Mum wanted them to dress as close to Muggles as they could so they wouldn't attract to much attention. My Father grabbed my hand and floo'd to The Leaky Cauldron. My Mum shortly followed. She grabbed my hand and we walked out of the Leaky Cauldron to our destination.
"Draco we are almost there dear, not much longer." Narcissa said. They had been walking for almost a half hour before they finally reached Blackwell's Bookstore.
"Mum, can I go over there?" I said pointing to the children section of the bookstore.
"Of course son, we will come get you when we get the books." Lucius said as he grabbed my coat and slung it over his arm. I walked over to the children's section and saw a girl reading a book on the window sill. She had long wavy brown hair and was reading "The Guide to Young Witches and Wizards".
"Hello, I'm Draco Malfoy. I'm 6 years old!" I said with a smile and extended my hand to her. When she turned to look at me I saw the most amazing chocolate brown eyes. I was frozen still like my whole world stopped in time.
"Hello, I'm Hermoine Granger. I'm also 6 years old." Hermoine said with a smile and extended her hand. Her smile was intoxicating. I knew this girl was special.
"Nice to meet you Hermoine. What is that your reading?" I asked as I sat down on the other side of the window.
" Nice to meet you too Draco. Oh "A Guide to Young Witches and Wizards" It's very interesting." Hermoine said as she handed me the book.
"Do you believe in Witches and Wizards, Hermoine?" I asked. I knew that they existed but wasn't sure if she did. Then the books in the children section started to whirl around in the air. I knew it wasn't me, and I knew it was her.
"If they were it sure would explain a lot." Hermoine said as she raised an eyebrow.
"Then I have a surprise for you. Father? Mother? Come here please?" Draco yelled to the other side of the bookstore.
"Yes Draco? There is no need to shout." Lucius said as he walked into the children's section of the bookstore.
"Father, Mother this is Hermoine Granger. She's a witch." I said. They all looked at me shocked.
"Are you sure son?" Narcissa said as she bowed down and looked into Hermoine's eyes.
"Yes Mother, She levitated all the books in the room without even looking at them." I said with a smile across my face.
"Granger? Why does that name seem familiar?" Lucius said starting to remember all the magical families in the magical community.
"Hermoine? Where are your parents?" Narcissa asked as she started standing back up.
"They are working. Their both dentists. Their practice is down the road. I come here to read so I'm not in their way while they are working." Hermoine responded with a smile. I could tell she was proud of her family.
"Granger, Granger, Granger? Ah! Hector Dagworth-Granger. He went to school with my father." Lucius said as he finally remembered.
"I'm sorry Sir, Who?" Hermoine said confused.
"Do you have a grandfather named Hector Dagworth-Granger?" Lucius said. Hector was a well known pure-blood wizard and then dissapeared when He-Who-Must-Not-Named came into power.
"Sir, I don't have a grandfather. Only a grandmother." Hermoine responded with curiosity.
"You must be a Muggle-Born witch." Lucius said with a smile.
"Muggle? What is a Muggle?" Hermoine asked.
"A Muggle-Born Witch is a child who was born to non-magical parents, but contains magical ability. There is nothing wrong with a Muggle-Born but certain families disprove of them being admitted into Hogwarts." Narcissa sad making sure she reminded her that there was nothing wrong with her blood status.
"Some people consider Muggle-Born witches as staining the magical community and might refer to you as a "Dirty Mudblood" but they are wrong. You need to remember that." Lucius said. He thought blood purity was disgusting and looked down to anyone who relished in old ways.
"Can we meet your parents Hermoine?" Narcissa asked while handing Draco a coat.
"Sure, They should be on their lunch right now." Hermoine responded. We all walked out of the bookstore and started the 10 minute walk to their office. Hermoine and I walked in front of my parents and chatted a little bit.
"You'll probably be getting a letter from Hogwart's when you turn 11 and we'll be in the same school." Draco said excited.
"Hogwarts?" Hermoine asked putting her and into her pocket it was very cold outside. I took my green scarf off and laid it around her neck.
"Hogwarts is a school for Witches and Wizards. You start when your 11 and finish when your 18." Draco started. He looked over at Hermoine who was positively entranced at what I was saying.
"There are four Houses at Hogwarts. Hufflepuff's which are known for hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. Their school colors are Yellow and Black. Ravenclaw's which are known for intelligence, creativity, learning, and wit. Their school colors are Blue and Bronze. Slytherin's which are known for ambition, cunning, leadership, and resourcefulness. Their school colors are Green and Silver. Gryffindor's which are known for courage, bravery, nerve and chivalry. Their school color's are Red and Gold. I want to be in Gryffindor, but my parents say I'll be in Slytherin." Draco said finishing in a sad voice.
"I'll probably be in Ravenclaw. My parents always tell me I'm extremely Intelligent and creative." Hermoine responded. We arrived and walked inside and took off our coats and made sure our boots didn't track any snow into their business.
"Hermoine, Who are these people?" Hermoine's mother asked as she walked into the lobby.
"Sorry to intrude Ma'am. I am Lucius Malfoy, this is my wife Narcissa Malfoy and this is my son Draco Malfoy." Lucius said and extended a hand in greeting. A man walked in and placed a hand on his wife's shoulder.
"I am Jean Granger and this is my husband Hector Granger." Jean said as she shook Lucius's hand.
"Lucius? What are you doing here?" Hector asked as he started walking towards Lucius shacking his hand.
"I knew I recognized the name Granger. It's been too long old friend." Lucius said as he gave Hector a half hug. Hermoine looked at her father confused.
"Lucius's father and my father were old friends. We grew up together before my father and mother left the Wiazarding World. When He-Who-Must-Not-Named came into power your grandfather needed to flee because he married your grandmother, who was a Muggle. When I was born I didn't show any magical abilities, qualifying me as a Squib. He told your father before departure I'm surprised he didn't tell you." Hector finished motioning for everyone to sit down.
"My father died shortly after the war started. He-Who-Must-Not-Named did it himself because he was renouncing his ways." Lucius finished. He was very proud of his father and showed it when necessary.
"I am so sorry to hear that Lucius." Hector said as he grabbed everyone tea and sat down.
"Father does that mean I'm a "Mudblood"?" Hermoine said. Her father choked on his tea and cleared his throat.
"Hermoine, We told you that word is not who you are. Don't ever think that." Narcissa said almost of the verge of tears.
"Sweetheart, You are a Muggle-Born. Yes. Like Narcissa said don't use that word it's disgusting" Hector responded and gave Narcissa a smile in thanks.
"Hermoine will be attending Hogwarts with me when she's 11." Draco said excited.
"She's shown magical ability." Hector said raising her eyebrow.
"She levitated the books in the Library Sir. She's powerful for an 11 year old. I can only lift one or two books and even after that I'm exhausted for the rest of the day." Draco said highly impressed.
"She's very powerful Hector. She'll be a wonderful addition to the magical world." Lucius said.
"Hermoine? Why didn't you tell us? I told you that you could come to us with anything." Hector said as he placed a hand on Hermoine's shoulder.
"I thought I was a freak dad. I didn't want Mother and you to confirm it." Hermoine said with tears in her eyes. I moved closer to Hermoine and took her hand trying to comfort her any way I could.
"Sweetheart, You will never be a freak." Hector said as he kissed Hermoine's cheek with tears in his eyes.
"Hector, You know The Granger Manor is still standing right?" Lucius said as he grabbed his long black cane.
"I thought they would've demolished it when my father dissapeared?" Hector said with a look of interest.
"No, still standing. Narcissa and I go once a year and clean up the place." Lucius said with loyalty.
"I appreciate that more than you ever know Lucius, Narcissa." Hector said with a smile.
"You should move into it. Your father put it under your name and it belongs to you." Lucius said looking at Hermoine and I with interest.
"I'll have to talk about with Jean but I would love to go back to my old house." Hector said.
"Well, we should go Lucius before it get's too late. We have to walk back to The Leaky Cauldron before it get's too late." Narcissa said motioning for me to hurry up.
"Please let us know your answer as soon as possible. We will make the arrangements." Lucius said as he started to shake Hector's hand.
"We will as soon as we come to a decision Lucius. It was nice to meet you Narcissa, Draco." Hector said as he shook Narcissa hand.
"Draco, It was nice to meet you." Hermoine said and gave me a hug.
"Nice to meet you to Hermoine. See you soon." I said as I returned the hug. We put on our coats and walked like long walk to The Leaky Cauldren. As we were walking all I could think about was Hermoine. I would write her tomorrow. We stepped into The Leaky Cauldron and Floo'd home.
"Good Night Mother, Good Night Father." I said as I started to walk upstairs.
"Going to bed so early Draco?" Narcissa asked and she took off her coat.
"I want to write to Hermoine in the morning." I responded and finished the descent up the stairs. I walked into my room and tried to fall asleep. I overheard my mother and father talking in the parlor.
"Our son is in-love Lucius!" Narcissa said.
"He's too young to be in-love dear." Lucius answered.
"You fell in-love with me when we were 7. Only a year difference Lucius." Narcissa said. I instantly fell asleep awaiting the next day.
When I woke up I grabbed a piece of parchment and grabbed a quill and started to write my letter to Hermoine.
Dear Hermoine,
It was so nice to meet you yesterday. I can tell we are going to be the best of friends. I already miss you and I've only just met you yesterday. Please Owl me back. His name is Bubo bubo. I named him when I was 3, So please don't make fun of me.
Draco Malfoy
P.S. Please give him a treat when he drops the letter off. Doesn't mater what it is he will eat anything.
"Hermoine Granger, Bubo bubo." I said as I attached the letter the his foot and he flew out the window.
"Draco? Did you send your letter?" Lucius stood in his doorway.
"Yes Father, Just sent it." I said getting up from my desk and walking towards my father.
"Your mother and I would like to give you something. If you could get dressed and come downstairs into the Parlour? We'll have tea." Lucius said as he excited my room and started to walk down the stairs. I got dressed in a white shirt and jeans and walked downstairs to join my parents.
"Draco, it's wonderful to see you up. We have something to give you." Narcissa said as she motioned for me to sit down. She then got up and walked to the family safe behind a picture of my grandfather Abraxsus and Hermoine's grandfather Hector.
"Your father gave this to me when I was 7. It's something a Wizard gives a Witch before they are of age to show the other Wizard's that a girl or boy is off the market and is taken." Narcissa said as she handed me a necklace. It was beautiful. It had a silver chain and an emerald gem hanging from it with silver around it.
"If you'd like you can give it to Hermoine and see if she will accept it?" Lucius said very proud of his son.
"Thank you both but I don't want her to think I own her." Draco said and handed the necklace back to his mother.
"Son it's your's, give it to her when your older. Just keep it safe. My father and Hermoine's father crafted it out of magic. It will glow if the person receiving the necklace truly love's the person who is giving them the necklace." Lucius said as he put his hand to stop his son from handing over the necklace.
"Thank you Father, Mother." I said and gave them both a hug. I sat in the Parlor reading a book when I heard my Father yell for me.
"Draco, you have a letter." Lucius yelled from the kitchen.
"Coming Father." I yelled back and shut my book and put it on the couch.
"Hello Dobby, How are you today?" I asked as I walked into the kitchen. My father and Mother were cooking dinner and Dobby was setting the table.
"Are you eating with us tonight?" I asked. We absolutely adored our house elf and gave him everything he asked for.
"No, Master Malfoy. I'll be going out to dinner with Gidget." Dobby said and started jumping up and down.
"Dobby, No need for formalities. You are family." Narcissa said as she threw potatoes into a pan of boiling water. I grabbed the letter from the table and opened it up.
"It's from Hermoine, Mum"I said and opened it up quickly.
Draco,
Your owl almost ate my hand. I didn't read your last note till 5 minutes after I opened the letter. My Father and Mother would like for you to tell your parents that we've decided to move into Granger Manor. We will be arriving at the end of the week. I think we'll be great friends too. Can't wait to see you.
Till Then, Hermoine Granger
"Mum, Dad! The Granger's are moving into the Manor. They'll be moving by the end of the week." I said running the letter to them.
"This is spectacular new's Narcissa." Lucius said as he dried his hands and grabbed the letter from me.
"I'll have to start on the paperwork. Dobby? Do you mind finishing the desert for me?"Lucius asked as he handed Nacissa the letter.
"I'd be glad Sir." Dobby said as he placed the last fork and brought a stool over to the counter and proceeded to finish the desert.
"Father, I wish I could have known Grandfather." Gemini said and she interrupted the story.
"Your father would've loved to see them grow up Draco." Hermoine said as she kissed Draco and Draco blushed.
"Mum, if your were a Muggle-Born but you had magical ancestors, why are we considered Pure-Blood's shouldn't we be Half- Blood's like James and Albus?" Scorpius asked as he looked at Hermoine.
"That is a whole other story. When I was 18 and my grandmother contacted my parents. She told my father that when he was younger Tom Riddle, which is also known by Lord Voldemort, was jealous of Lucius's friendship with my father and put a curse on him to where his magic ability would never show. So that when he came to power he would rid the world of all Muggle-Born's in return gaining Lucius's friendship cause Hector was no longer alive. Since my father was magical and married a pure-blood witch who's parents kept their identity secret when they moved into Muggle London cause their daughter was marring a Squib." Hermoine stopped for a second and regained her breath before she continued. "So in the end made me a Pure-Blood witch by blood." Hermoine finished and Draco hugged her her tightly remembering all all Hermoine had endured during her schooling at Hogwarts.
"So you were tortured for being a Muggle-Born, and have "Muddblood" forever carved in your arm for something Volemort did to gain Lucius friendship?" Gemini asked absolutely furious.
"If he wasn't dead already I'd kill him myself." Scorpius said clinching his fists.
"Son there is no need for that, It's over now." Draco said trying to calm his son.
"Dad, did you ever give Mum that necklace?" Gemini asked and she clenched Severus's hand.
"Actually no, she found it. We were reading in my room the summer between our 1st and 2nd year and she saw the necklace laying on my desk and asked me who it was for?" Draco said remembering that day.
"He tried to drop the conversation but I wouldn't let it go. I wanted to know who it was for, and extremely jealous." Hermoine said kissing her husbands forehead.
"So I grabbed the necklace and told her it was for her and handed it to her. When she put it on it glowed bright green. I ended up kissing your mother for the first time that day." Draco said as he rubbed his wife's tummy.
"Is there something your not telling us?" Luna and I said at the same time.
"Hermoine is pregnant again." Draco said with a huge smile.
"Eh, Dad! Can we get back to the story?" Scorpius said as he covered his eyes.
"Since we know how you met can we get to Hogwarts and everything." Gemini asked waiting.
"Okay, I'll let your mother finish the story then." Draco said motioning for Hermoine to start.