Draco's POV
She's serious! She's actually serious! Hermione is kissing me now and if Scorp wasn't here, I'd have my way with her right this second. "Yes, I want to be your wife. It seems so fast but I know this," She motioned between us, "me, you, and Scorpius, this is inevitable." I kiss her back. We wake Scorpius and pack up before going back to my place to tell him.
"Hey bud, can we talk to you?" Scorpius put his toy down and skipped over to where Granger and I sat. I placed him on my knee and she took my hand in hers and smiled down at our son.
"We wanted to tell you some exciting news, Bug." She said gently, "your daddy and me are going to get married." He looked between us both and we watched as he realised what that meant and started giggling.
"Wow, so that means you'll be daddy's wife and," he looked up to my face, "daddy, you'll be mummy's husband!" We chuckled and I hugged his closer.
"That's right, buddy! Mummy and Daddy and you will officially be a family. Mummy can live here or we can live with Mummy." I look over to Granger and she smiles.
"I think Mummy should move here, right?" She looked at me and nodded. "My dad can keep the cottage." She winked at me as she added in a whisper, "you've got more bedrooms." Suddenly my vision of her with a swollen belly in the nursery reading to Scorp re-emerged in my brain and I couldn't fight the smile that took over my face.
Suddenly the Floo came to life and my mother and Jasper came through. They must not have noticed us sitting there because as soon as they stepped through they were kissing. Granger gasped and they both jumped.
"Draco! Hermione! You're back early!" My mother said breathily. Jasper was bright red but still smiling.
"Come now, darling. They're grown adults." Granger said as she giggled behind her hand.
"Well, it's just weird. I mean, my mum and your dad?" My mother walked over, grabbing Jasper's hand to pull him along.
Scorp jumped off of my lap and ran over to them. "Mummy and Daddy are getting married!" My mother clapped her hands together and pulled me into a hug as Jasper hugged his daughter. Scorpius giggled and tried to hug everyone at once. We celebrated with champagne that night. Tomorrow, we would officially announce the news to our friends.
We Owl'd our friends to meet us for lunch at my place so I opened up my Floo and set my wards to accept them all. Hermione was not nervous at all. I really thought she would be. Her friends really were not my biggest fans, and she only had to deal with Theo, Greg, and Blaise for me. At least I knew Luna loved me.
We had my mother and Jasper take Scorpius for the afternoon so he doesn't blab the news before we get the chance to like last night. Speaking of last night, I don't know how to feel about my future father-in-law kissing my mother. Granger tells me it's sweet, but what if they actually stay together and marry? It's just weird.
"Ready to do this?" I ask as my gorgeous fiancé walks into the room. She is wearing an ivory eyelet dress that hits just below her knees. She looks good enough to eat. "Fuck, you're so damn irresistible Granger." I pulled her against me and cannot stop myself from kissing her senseless.
"I aim to please." She smirks as she says it and I want to take her back to my bedroom. "They'll be here any minute Draco." She reminds me as I attempt to persuade her to bed. I swat at her ass as she leaves to check on the food causing her to giggle sweetly. Merlin, I love her.
Five minutes later Blaise arrives. He came back from Italy last night. "Draco! Thanks for the invite. Now, tell me how in Salazar's sack did you land Granger." I punch his arm hard. "Oi! What the fuck?"
"That's for kissing her in year 8, you fucking wanker. You knew how I felt about her, you dick." Blaise simply shrugged.
"You weren't around. She was single and hot as fuck so I went for it. My balls hurt for weeks after her hex if it makes you feel any better." He smiled brightly at me and I said that yes, it did make me feel better.
"Oh and be prepared for Theo because he wants to kick your arse for going after Luna too. They're together now." I watch as Blaise cards his hand through his hair and huffs in frustration.
"You know what, I really like her. I write her often. She seldom responds but at least I fucking tried! Where has he been this whole time, huh?" I didn't expect him to be so upset about the news of Luna and Theo. He pours himself a glass of whiskey then plops down in my armchair.
"Hello, Blaise." Hermione comes in with a tray of hors d'ouvres and her beautiful smile. He sits up straighter and tips his glass in her direction.
"Ah, Hermione! Looking more and more beautiful every time we meet." She thanked him then handed me a glass of wine. "Look at you two, you're absolutely glowing." He was smiling up at us from his chair. He did look genuinely happy for me.
The next ones to arrive were Ron and Katie. Katie Bell, the girl I cursed during my sixth year. I had apologised to her multiple times. She told me the last time that she forgave me and knew I was desperate and didn't intend on her opening the package. It still felt awkward seeing her in my home. "Hey guys! Oh, Katie! I love your new haircut! It's so cute." Ron looked at her as if trying to figure out when she'd gotten her haircut. I chuckled as I watched Hermione roll her eyes at her friend.
Potter arrived sans date. He hugs Granger then says hello to everyone else. Theo and Luna arrive shortly after. Blaise looks uneasy, I notice, but he's speaking with Potter and Weasley so I'm not sure if that's why.
"Zabini! How the hell are you?" I hear Theo say as he walks hand in hand with Luna. "You remember Luna?" I don't know why Theo is acting like a total braggart but he is.
"Of course, we're old pals, aren't we Angel?" Blaise winks at Luna and she blushed, but Theo held her tighter. "How's your father? I haven't heard from you in weeks." Theo looked to his girlfriend and then back at Blaise.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean? Luna?" Theo looks worried.
"We are pen pals, I guess you could say. We have exchanged Owls for years." Luna explained.
"Yes, and I thought we were more than that but apparently I was wrong. I guess congratulations are in order. You win." Blaise sneered at Theo then walked towards me and Hermione. "My apologies. I thought I'd be okay seeing them together but I just can't." He was going to leave. I couldn't announce our news before he left.
"Wait! Please Blaise." He nods then grabs another drink. "Everyone, if we can have your attention." I wrapped my arm around Hermione's waist and kissed her temple as everyone gathered closer. "Thank you all for coming. I'm sure you're wondering why we asked you all here today." I looked into her amber eyes and nodded.
"We're getting married!" She shouted. Katie and Luna hug her and congratulate us both while Theo grabs me in a bear hug. I look around and see Blaise smiling at me so I motion for him to come closer to which he obliged and hugged me as well as kissed Granger's cheek. Of course Potter and Weasley are red faced and look annoyed, but I don't give a shit. I'm so happy that Voldemort himself could come back from the dead and I would still be smiling.
Hermione's POV
I noticed Harry and Ron standing away from us conversing amongst themselves so I excuse myself and walk over. "Hey guys!" They smile and hug me.
"We are shocked I guess. I mean you just started dating a couple weeks ago right?" Ron said and I wanted to clobber him.
"Months actually. It's been a couple months but what does that matter? We love each other and we love Scorpius, and we wish to be together so why wait? I just want you guys to be happy for me, is that too much to ask?" I watch them look at me sheepishly then finally smile sincerely.
"Of course we are happy for you. It's just strange. I mean, it's Malfoy." Harry laughs, "I just never in a million years would have pictured this." Ron nodded and pulled me in for a hug.
"Yeah but I can see it though. I mean, you're both swots." We laughed and joined everyone else. We all enjoy our lunch and reminiscing over our old Hogwarts days. We stay away from any war talk. I look around at our group of friends and can't help but smile.
Two weeks go by and the news finally leaks. I sit at the kitchen table with my dad and read the headline:
Malfoy & Granger To Be Wed!
After a whirlwind romance, we've learned that Lord Draco Malfoy, heir of both the Malfoy and Black fortunes has asked war heroine and bookshop owner, Hermione Granger, to be his forever in matrimony!
We broke the news of their romance just about three months ago and still speculate that their romance goes back further than that with Miss Granger being the mother of Lord Malfoy's son. They have neither confirmed nor denied this.
Rumour has it that this will be a short engagement as the couple is eager to expand their family. Join me in congratulating this most unlikely pair. If a war heroine such as our Golden Girl can fall in love with a reformed Death Eater, the Wizarding World has moved forward in a brighter and more unified direction.
"It was a nice article until the end. Why must they always add something negative? Anyways, when were you guys doing this? Cissa said you were going dress shopping Sunday?" My dad had been officially dating my future mother-in-law for two weeks now. You'd think it would be weird but when they both confirmed neither ever wanted to marry again, it took some of the weirdness away.
"We were thinking April 20th." My dad looks up from the paper and smiles.
"Your mum's birthday?" I nod, tears in my eyes. "She would have loved that Peanut." Hugging my father my thoughts take me to the last conversation I had with my mum.
"Come here, love." My mum put her arms up to receive my hug. "One day, you'll finally get your happy ending. I'm lucky to have had mine for so long." She caressed my face and smiled unblinkingly. "I know you think it's not fair that I won't be there, but I will. In here." She placed her hand over my heart. "This is where I'll always be."
I pull away from my father's embrace, "She lives on in my heart. She'll be there in spirit." He looks down at me and smiles. We finish our tea and head into work.
My heart stops as we turn the corner. The line waiting to get into the shops stretches down the whole street. "Well, even though it is a pain in the ass, that Daily Prophet sure is one hell of a free advertisement for Bibliophile!" My dad said as he laughed at the irony.
It turned into the most hectic day since our Grand Opening. I had Owl'd Draco to warn him not to stop in with Scorpius today, though I would miss our daily visit, I did not need our son being overwhelmed by all the Looky-Lou's. As we closed up for the night, we both sighed in relief. Dad counted out the till while I made sure any books left out were re-shelved. Dad had a dinner date with Narcissa so I walked back to our cottage alone.
I was walking past the office of The Quibbler when I saw Blaise and Luna in a heated argument. I know I should have just kept walking but my Gryffindor curiosity got the better of me.
"Please, Luna, my Angel, I love you. You know it's only been you. I haven't been with anyone since we've been writing. I thought you loved me too." I could see tears running down Luna's face. She looked so torn.
"I love you too Blaise, but as a dear friend. You know I've always been in love with Theodore. Please just stop. I don't want to see you hurt." Luna pleaded.
"I'm already hurt, I'm tortured. Who was there for you when you found out your father was ill? Me! Who came to Japan to console you when he started to get worse? Me! Who held you as you cried? Me! Can't you see? We are meant to be! Not you and him! You and me!" I watch as he falls to his knees, clutching at her robes and burying his head in her abdomen.
Luna is closing her eyes then slowly combs her fingers through his hair, cooing words I can't make out, soothing him. Slowly, Blaise stands back up. He hugs Luna closely and dips his head down to kiss her, but she puts her hand up to stop him. "I'm sorry, I can't. I could never love you like that Blaise. You're my dearest friend, my best friend, and that's all I can give you." He nodded then walked away looking defeated. Then he saw me and looked panicked.
I apparated to Draco's townhouse and called out for him. He came running down the stairs. "Hey! I wasn't expecting you." I ran into his arms. "What's wrong? Are you okay?" The sound of apparition was heard and then Blaise came through the door.
"Hermione! I can explain!" Draco immediately went into defensive mode.
"What the fuck did you do, Zabini?" Draco pulled me behind him, and Blaise put up his hands in surrender.
"She saw something nobody was supposed to see. Please. Don't. Theo will never forgive me." The panic in his voice was clear.
"Luna? You bastard!" Draco grabbed him by his collar. "He's our best mate and you go after his girlfriend?"
"I fucking love her! I had to let her know!" He broke down, pulling at his own hair and falling to his knees. "I had to tell her or I'd always wonder." He fell over and sat up to stare up at Draco with his sad eyes. "It doesn't matter. She chose him." We hear him sniffling, hiding his face in his hands, "She'll always choose him." I couldn't help but feel sorry for the bloke.
I look to Draco and he's sees my face. "C'mon, mate. Let's have a drink and a chat. Baby," he looks to me, "can you read Scorp his bedtime story?" I nod and walk over to kiss his cheek.
"I'd love to. I'll see you in a bit." With one quick kiss on the mouth I made my way upstairs.
Draco's POV
I hand Blaise a glass of Firewhiskey and sit across from him. "Talk to me." He tells me of the Owls they've exchanged over the years. How he thought she loved him the way he loved her. The anguish he felt seeing Theo and her together. I felt for him. Seeing Granger with Krum at the Yule Ball gutted me. Knowing he was her first kiss killed me. Watching her pine after Weasley during fifth and sixth year hurt as well. But I was a coward back then and got lucky.
"I feel so empty. I really thought she was the one. I truly believed that. Fuck!" He looked at the fireplace in thought. "Do you think she'll tell Theo? I really don't know if I could handle it if I lost his friendship too."
"Mate, you know Luna is still going to be your friend. You're probably her best friend next to Hermione of course, but you need to just step back. Take a minute. Luna's great and all, but you do know there are other witches out there. Just stay away from mine. Bad enough you kissed her." I watch as he winced as if in pain.
"Sorry about that. I took my shot and missed. I really only went for her because Luna was already gone for Theo and told me no." He shrugged. "Maybe I'm just going to put myself out there. I swore off women because I wanted to stay true to Luna. Turns out it was all in vain."
We talked for a while more. I asked him to stand as witness to my and Granger's binding ceremony. The smile he gave me made it worth not asking Theo, my original choice until tonight. I had to give Blaise something over him now that Luna was off the table, yeah?
After Blaise leaves, I make my way upstairs. I can hear Hermione and Scorpius talking. It makes my whole day seeing them together. "Then after the ceremony, we'll sign the papers to officially make you my son as well. Isn't that exciting? I sure am happy that you chose me." I watch as she hugs our son and kisses the top of his head.
"I knowed it as soon as a sawed you mummy. I knowed you would be my mummy. Daddy's eyes sparkled when he looked at you. I knowed he loved you." I didn't know it until I felt my face but his sweet words made me cry. I love that little boy with everything I am. I see tears in Hermione's eyes as well. "Mummy don't cry." Scorpius wiped a tear off her face.
"Oh bug, they're not sad tears. They're happy tears. You're just too good to be true. You both are. I love you and your daddy very much." She hugged him and kissed the top of his head of platinum hair. "I wished for you both, dreamed of you without ever thinking it could happen." She tucked him into bed and I stepped away from the door and waited in the hall. "Goodnight bug. Sleep tight and have nice dreams."
She shuts the door to the nursery quietly and gasps when she sees me standing there, tears still on my face, still on hers. "Come here." I put my hand out for her to take. We walk quietly to my room, soon to be ours. She wipes the wetness from my eyes as I stroke a tear from her cheek. "Love you," I kiss her reverently, "so much." She whispers how much she adores me. We make love all night then fall asleep entangled in each other's arms.
Morning comes and I wake to the sound of giggling. I peak an eye open and see Hermione and Scorpius cuddling on the bed. "Shhh, we'll wake daddy." She started snuggling him closer and tickling him causing more giggles to spill from his mouth. "Wanna make pancakes, bug?" Scorp's face lit up at the notion and he nodded his head and slid off the bed. "Be there in a minute buggy." She whispered as he headed out our door.
She rolled over to my side of the bed. "I knew you were awake." I chuckle and hug her closer. "Come on Malfoy. I'm gonna make breakfast." She kissed my jaw then rolled off the bed, wrapping herself in her robe. I shake my head and follow her. I'd follow her anywhere.
Hermione's POV
We had just finished cleaning up after breakfast when the Floo sounds off. "Draco! Hermione! You here?" It's Theo sounding upset, and my first thought is that he's found out about Blaise confronting Luna.
"Theo?" I hear Draco shout as he turns the corner. "What's happened?" I see Theo hugging Draco.
"It's Luna! Hermione! She needs you!" He's sobbing now. I know it as soon as he says it. We knew it was coming but it still doesn't prepare you to hear the words. "Xenophyllius, he's gone."
"Hush now, I'm here." I stroke my friends platinum locks over and over, trying to calm her sobs. He'd passed in his sleep. Luna had come to his room at St. Mungo's early that morning and found him. Her screams of anguish were heard by the Healer's and they found her cradling his head in her lap.
"My father, Hermione. He's gone. I have no family. None!" Luna cried out and began sobbing again. Theo came over and hugged her as well.
"That's not true, my love. I'm here. Hermione, Draco, and Blaise are here. We're your family my sweet Luna dove. You're not alone. You'll never be alone." I watch as Luna looks around at everyone in the room noticing everyone surrounding her.
"Blaise. You're here?" She asks in a small voice.
He steps forward and takes her hand in his, "Of course I am. What kind of best friend would I be if I wasn't here?" She choked out a sob and hugged him close. "My dearest, dearest friend." I look at Theo expecting to see him look angry or jealous, but all I can see is love.
Her father's funeral was attended by hundreds of witches and wizards from all over the world. It was quite spectacular. There were so many stories shared and laughs, oh so many laughs. The life of Xenophyllius Lovegood was celebrated and Luna was surrounded by us, her new family. And love. Never ever forget the love that surrounds you.
A/N: Okay so Blaise didn't cause too much trouble. I was thinking of finding another character to pair him with but I don't know who. Let me know what you think.