Since the whole school found out about Draco, life was so much easier for him. And he wasn't ashamed of his new life and dating the person he called 'mudblood' for 6 years. It was nearing the Christmas holidays and Draco wanted to visit his mother for the holidays and take Hermione with him. It was all planned out and they were to leave in just less than one weeks' time. Classes had resumed after the dark mark incident and finding the body of Dean Thomas, but everyone was still shaky to enter the great hall. After each lesson, the professor would escort the students to their next class. Most of the students felt a lot better about attending classes with this safety protocol in place.
"I'm really excited to go to your place for holidays", Hermione told Draco.
"And my mom and I are really happy to have you and that you want to come", he told her as they walked to the great hall for the supper feast. They went to their separate tables and Hermione sat with Harry and Ron.
"Hey Hermione, what's up?" Harry asked.
"Not much. So what are you guys doing for the holidays?"
"Harry and I are going to my place, as is Ginny. Mom really wants us home, to take a break from the school, because of everything that has happened", Ron explained to Hermione.
"Oh, yeah, hopefully nothing else will happen during the remainder of the year", Hermione said taking a bite of her chicken.
"Yes, let's hope", Ginny said walking up behind Hermione and scaring her.
"Ginny, don't do that", Hermione shrieked.
"Sorry", Ginny said sitting down. "So are you excited to be going to Dracos for the holidays?"
"Yes, very. Draco said him and his mom are excited too".
Four days passed and it was the night before they were to board the train to leave for the holidays. Everyone was antsy to just get out of the school for two whole weeks and see their families. The next morning came so fast, Hermione couldn't believe it. She had been excited to meet Draco's mom, but now she found herself extremely nervous and everyone closest to her could tell.
"Hermione, it'll be fine. Why are you so nervous now?" Ginny asked her best friend.
"I dunno. I'm still excited, but now I'm really nervous. I'm weird like that".
Two hours passed and the train was pulling out of Hogsmeade station. The 6 friends all sat in a compartment together. 6 hours later they got off the train at Kings Cross station. Mrs. and Mr. Weasley were there to meet Harry, Ron and Ginny. And they also met Ashlynn for a brief moment. Mrs. Malfoy was there to meet Draco and Hermione.
"Mom, this is Hermione Granger, my girlfriend", Draco told his mother. She shrieked in happiness and squeezed Hermione in a big hug. "Mom, you're gonna squish her", Draco said trying to save Hermione.
"I'm so sorry dear, I'm just so happy that my Draco has found someone he cares about. No matter who she is or what house she's in".
"It's okay, I appreciate the love", Hermione said smiling and laughing a little.
"Okay, well let's get you kids out of here and home", she said beckoning them towards the doors.
Everyone just arrived at the Burrow and they were happy to finally be there.
"With everything that happened at Hogwarts, Dumbledore put some protective enchantments around the yard and the house, to protect us from anything", Mr. Weasley told the bunch.
"That's good, but what about Malfoy Manor?" Harry asked. "That's where Hermione is".
"Don't worry, he did what he could with their grounds", Mr. Weasley told them. They all sighed a sigh of relief.
The three teenagers went upstairs to unpack. Harry of course was to sleep on a cot in Ron's room. They unpacked and then went downstairs to have supper. After supper, Harry introduced one of his favourite muggle games to the Weasley's. It was called Monopoly. The Weasley's really got into the game and enjoyed playing it. After 3 hours of playing, they decided to give up for the night and go to bed. Harry and Ginny kissed goodnight and then Harry joined Ron in his bedroom.
"Harry? Everything okay?" Ron asked.
"Yeah. But…" He paused.
"But what mate?" Ron asked.
"I think I'm falling in love with Ginny", Harry told Ron sheepishly. He thought Ron would get angry and yell, but he didn't.
"Really? That's great Harry!" He exclaimed.
"You're not mad?"
"Of course not. I see the way you two look at each other. And I can't think of anyone better than you that deserves my sister", Ron told him.
"Thanks mate. That means a lot", Harry said shutting the light off and lying down. It hadn't even been five minutes when both of them started snoring.
The next morning Mrs. Weasley had breakfast ready when everyone woke up. They all sat down and ate with no conversation. Harry was deep in thought about the fact that he was pretty sure he was falling in love with Ginny. Ron and Ginny both noticed the distant stare in his eyes and asked him if everything was okay. Ron already knew what was up with Harry. Ginny on the other hand didn't have a clue.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about everything that's happened", he told everyone.
"Don't worry Harry, we're all safe. Dumbledore made sure of that", Mr. Weasley told him.
"I know. I just hope nothing happens to Hogwarts while we're gone. Someone threatened to burn the school to the ground", Harry told them.
"Yes, Dumbledore also told us that", Mrs. Weasley told them. The kids nodded their heads and finished their breakfasts.