A/N: JKR owns the characters.

Hermione and Draco woke up early the next day. They dropped Scorpius to Madam Promfrey earlier and headed to Dumbledore's office.

"What is the new password?" Draco asked.

"I have no idea. How about lemon drop?"

"Hmm Candy quills?" Draco shrugged.

"Peanut butter! Pumpkin juice! Watermelon!"

"Farting Snape? Happy Potty?" Draco laughed and Hermione hit him playfully.

"Hmm how about Sherbet lemon?" Hermione said and she got it right.

"Yes! Let's go." She took Draco's hand and they climbed up the stairs.

"Good morning Mr Malfoy and Miss Granger. What brings you here?" Dumbledore said happily.

"We have something to tell you." Hermione said.

"Have a seat." Dumbledore conjured two chairs and they took a seat.

"The Dark Lord wants me to kill you before summer break or he will kill my parents and Hermione and Scorpius." Draco remained calm but he was really scared.

"I know."

"You know?" Draco and Hermione said at the same time.

"Yes and I have a plan."

"Pray tell." Draco was eager to know.

"Voldemort has chosen a date for you, boy. There is a vanishing cabinet at Hogwarts and one at Borgin and Burkes. They are linked but the one at Hogwarts is not working properly. Voldemort wants you to fix it so that the death eaters can come to Hogwarts using the vanishing cabinets. At that day, you are supposed to kill me directly. The death eaters are supposed to witness it and flee with you after that. But boy, you're too young and your soul is too pure for this. That's why Professor Snape is going to help you." Dumbledore explained.

"Wh-what?" Draco and Hermione said at the same time again.

Draco was shocked that Dumbledore knew the plan. Hermione was wondering how could Snape help.

"I will still die. But you don't have to kill me. All you have to do is act in front of the death eaters and disarm me. Professor Snape will kill me."

"Why? Why do you have to die?" Hermione didn't understand.

"It's either me or you and Draco's loved ones. I am old, I should die."

"Noooo professor! Please, there must be a solution that all of us can live." .

"Sadly, there is none. This is the best plan. I ask you not to tell anyone about this, especially Harry. You know Harry, he will try everything to save me but I don't want him to do that. Things will go according to the plan, it's for the magic world, it's for the best. Do you understand?"

Hermione and Draco nodded. Hermione's tears were about to fall. Draco put an arm around Hermione and sighed. There was an awkward silence.

"Sir, may I ask what will happen after we flee?" Draco broke the silence.

"Good question Mr Malfoy. I expect that you will not return to Hogwarts after that. There will be a war. You two will not meet until then. I don't know when will it be but the days after my death are going to be tough. Prepare for that." Dumbledore said seriously.

Draco and Hermione cringed. They understood what Dumbledore meant.

"Mr Malfoy, you will take Occlumency lessons with Professor Snape. He will talk to you and arrange the lessons tonight. Your first lesson is going to start soon. Go now. Remember, don't tell anyone." Dumbledore tried to smile but Hermione could see sadness on his face.

Hermione and Draco nodded and walked to their first class. After Dumbledore's death day, they would have to be separated. They would meet at a war. They could've lost their lives before meeting each other. Hermione held Draco's hand and squeezed it. Draco squeezed back. He didn't want to let her go, she didn't want him to go. They skipped their first lesson and walked to the lake. They didn't talk but looked at the lake thoughtfully. Hermione leaned on Draco. She shed a tear.

"I can't believe this is happening." Hermione sighed.

"I thought you hate me?" Draco laughed.

"No I most certainly do not hate you!" Hermione hit him.

"Do you love me?" Draco looked at Hermione seriously.

"What kind of question is this?"

"Just answer it."

"You're the father of our son, you're my friend, my roommate, my family…."

"So what's the answer?"

"I guess…?"

"What is I guess?" Draco smirked.

"I guess is I guess." Hermione rolled her eyes.

"It's either yes or no Mione."

"Fine fine I love you ok?" Hermione shouted and blushed.

Draco knelt down and took the Slytherin ring off his finger and Hermione gasped.

"Hermione Granger, the mother of my child, I want you to have this. I know I haven't told you before but I actually have feelings for you. I enjoy your company and I love to raise Scorpius with you. I love our little family. I am willing to live those days in fear for you. I am willing to wait for you. I can die for you but I will live because of you. I don't want to let you go, I love you. Will you marry me?" Draco said.

"Yes. YES YES YES!" Draco helped Hermione to wear the ring.

"After those bloody terrible days, we'll have our wedding." Draco smiled blissfully.

"Yes we will." Hermione leaned in and their noses touched each other.

"We can go through this. We can." Draco said but he didn't sound confident.

"Yes." Hermione whispered softly.

Their love was pure. Their love was innocence. Their love was magical.