A/N: Well, hello! It has been a while! Honestly forgot about this one since I have so many stories going at once. Trying to finish up on my older projects. Now...where were we...
"Welcome children! Welcome! Before we begin our feast, let me introduce you to our newest staff members, Hogwarts Alumni Mister Neville Longbottom, Herbology," McGonagall gestured to a smiling Neville, "and Miss Hermione Granger, Transfiguration." There was applause and whispers as the newest teachers waved to the incoming students. Neville would be studying under Professor Sprout for the first few months before taking over when she retires after Yule. And Hermione would be studying under the Headmistress before fully taking over in a month's time. "Now that the sorting and new introductions are out of the way, enjoy!"
Hermione smiled as she watched the First Year's faces as the Welcoming Feast appeared on the tables. She placed some roasted chicken and potatoes on her plate and turned to talk with Neville. "It's exciting, isn't it?" Neville nodded his head as he wiped his mouth.
"Yeah, brilliant! And knowing that I can Floo home to Pansy is making the transition all the better. Once Sprout retires and I become head of Hufflepuff House, it will be challenging. Pans is not looking forward to that." Hermione knew what that was like. Draco was very happy for her, but knowing that they would not see each other daily was hard.
"Draco was not very happy with only seeing me weekends and holidays, but knowing that I can fire-call him every night helped quell his anxiety. He will be pretty busy anyway. He is going to be working with a new team trying to integrate technology into the Wizarding World; creating an online portal for those of us in the magical world to use the internet and developing a magic interference-free cellular service. This will revolutionise our way of life. I am so proud of him and Blaise."
"Whoa! That's incredible! I'm impressed!" Neville told Hermione that Pansy had an interview coming up with Madam Malkin to become her apprentice. "She's so talented. I've seen her sketches and some mock ups. My wife is so nervous but I told her she's got nothing to worry about. She's absolutely brilliant."
"Well, I am happy for her. She was always the best dressed witch in Hogwarts." They finished up dinner and made sure the students in their houses were settled. Tomorrow would be their official first day of classes.
Neville made his way through the Floo to head home for the night as Hermione settled into her room at Hogwarts. She wished she had not been selected as Head of Gryffindor House so she could have the possibility to Floo home to her fiancé. With a sigh, Hermione knelt down to make her call through her active Floo. "Draco's Flat, London!"
Pansy looked over her portfolio one last time before getting into her nightgown. Her small dinner earlier sitting heavy in her stomach. She heard the Floo go off and knew her husband had made it home. "Pans! Baby? I'm home!" She smiled then ran to where Neville stood.
"Nev!" She jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist. "How was it?" He told her about the feast and seeing Hermione. "Oh! Tell her I said hello! Did you bring me anything?" She asked as she batted her eyelashes at him.
"Oh yeah, you know I did." He conjured a piece of chocolate fudge cake.
"Ooh baby! You treat me so good!" Pansy giggled as he walked her over to the kitchen counter. Setting her down, he flicked his wand, bringing over a fork.
After their dessert, they got ready for bed. Neville set his alarm for 5:30am then settled into the bed next to his wife. They cuddled up to each other then as what happened almost every night, they began to make love. "Remember the charm." Pansy whispered as they removed their underwear.
"Mmm, let's forget the charm. I want to fill you up with my babies." Neville started to pump into his wife's warm wetness.
"Ahh, not yet. We agreed to wait one year, ahh! Fuck!" Neville grabbed her ass and went deeper.
"Shit, you're right. Damn." He quickly cast the Contraceptive Charm and she felt a warm sensation meaning the charm worked. "Come on baby. Ride me." So she did.
"Draco!" Draco was just wrapping up for the night when he heard his fiancée call out his name. The smile he had took over his face. He rushed to the Floo and answered her call.
"Hello, my love! How did everything go?" She told him about the feast and watching the first years, especially the Muggleborns, reactions to everything. She told him about how excited her and Neville were to start tomorrow morning.
"Greg is on board to help me with vetting new hires. I think we have five Muggleborns interviewing tomorrow morning. I am interested in the knowledge that they have so we can start our Technology Division. One of them was in our year, Justin Finch-Fletchly? Hufflepuff." Draco explained with so much enthusiasm that he had Hermione grinning.
"Oh yes! I remember Justin! That's awesome news, love. I received an Owl from your mum this morning. She is coming for tea Saturday with the headmistress. I'm hoping to discuss the wedding plans with her after." A Yule wedding was going to be hectic, but when wasn't their lives?
"Sounds great! I'm meeting up with Theo that afternoon. Luna is going to visit with her dad and stepmom. They're expecting their baby in a few weeks. I hadn't even realised they were that far along in the pregnancy. Last time I saw Chiara around Diagon, she was barely showing. I guess that was a couple months ago though." Draco saw Hermione's smile fall, "What is it?"
"Oh, I'm being silly. I just miss everyone already, especially Henry and Nova." Draco smirked, crossing his arms.
"Oh, really? Not me? Your loving and loyal fiancé?" Hermione giggled at his silliness.
"Now you know it is you that I miss above all others." He smiled at her words and told her he loved her. "And I love you, Draco."
"Can I see you Sunday? Maybe we can have a clandestine meeting at the Hog's Head?" Draco knew the distance between them would be hard but he never thought he'd feel so needy. "I almost forget how you taste." Hermione could feel the heat building between her legs. "The feel of your breasts in my hands. Just thinking about you gets me hard."
"Draco Malfoy? Are you trying to seduce me?"
"Try? No. Is it working?" They chuckled together. "Fuck! I miss you so damn much. Wish we had an arrangement like Pansy and Longbottom."
"When we are married, that could be arranged." December couldn't come fast enough.
Theo Nott never thought his life could ever feel so perfect. Growing up with an abusive, murderer for a father, motherless and alone, but now? Now his father was long gone. He found a witch that loves him that he adores more than anything in this world. He had two children who he would protect from evil and who he would show all of the love that he was ever denied as a child. He watched as Luna fed Nova and Henry lay in his warm embrace and smiled.
"The new issue will be out soon. We started editing the interviews with Hermione, Neville, and Professors Sprout and McGonagall. Dennis says he is going up to Hogwarts on Wednesday to take some photos to publish with the articles." Luna said in that dreamy faraway voice she was known for. She unlatched Nova from her breast and lay her in the cot, motioning for Henry. Theo got up and lay their son next to his twin sister.
"You want to nap while they do?" Luna smiled serenely at her beloved husband.
"You know it." They climbed into their large bed and nestled together. "They'll be three months old soon. Sort of funny that they will be older than their aunt or uncle." He agreed. It was a bit odd, but the Lovegood family was known for their quirkiness. "Chiara thinks it will happen soon. I think tomorrow. Dad says they will arrive precisely on time. What do you think?"
"Hmm," Theo tapped his chin, "I think Sunday." Luna asked why. "Because you were born on a Sunday and look how wonderful you turned out." He kissed her forehead as she burrowed in closer to his chest.
"I love you, Theodore Nott."
"And I love you, Luna Nott."
Just as they found sleep, their Floo went off.
"You rest, I'll get it." Theo announced as he clambered out of bed. He walked into the living room where he saw Blaise's head. "This better be good, mate! We just laid down for a nap with the twins.
"Sorry! I need a favour!"
"Of course! Anything!"
"Please tell Parvati I was with you last night." He begged.
"What the fuck? And where were you? You'd better not be stepping out in her!" Theo gritted through his teeth.
"No! No! Nothing like that!" Blaise looked annoyed. "I was with Terrence Higgs. You remember him, right?" Terrence Higgs graduated in 1997, before the war was in full swing. He and his family fled to the United States with his Muggleborn girlfriend, Susan Bones, after her family was murdered by Death Eaters in August of '97.
"Yeah, how are he and the Missus?" Theo inquired.
"Good. They're good. Back in London. He just reopened the family business. That's why I met with him." Theo had an "Ah-ha!" moment when he remembered what business the Higgs family was in. They were one of the oldest jewellers in Diagon Alley.
"Oh! Oh shit! She has no clue, huh?" Theo asked and Blaise laughed.
"No, and I want to keep it that way. I've commissioned Higgs for the ring. Her dream ring that she described to Padma in detail when she first started falling in love with yours truly and decided that I was the one." Blaise knew he could trust Padma with this secret and the only other person would be Theo. Once you told him a secret, it was locked up tighter than a vault in Gringott's.
"So when are you doing it? And where?" Theo smiled at his oldest friend. He knew that once Blaise had started dating Parvati Patil that he'd found his other half.
"New Years Eve at midnight during the Malfoy's fireworks. There's that one balcony on the third floor that overlooks the gardens? The one Draco dared us to jump from onto our awaiting brooms fourth year?" Theo laughed at the memory. Draco had even chickened out on his own dare.
"Oh yeah! Perfect!" And it would be. Now just to keep the secret from Parvati for a few more months.
Ginny just showered after her final practice for two weeks. Two glorious weeks off before the season started, and she couldn't wait to get back home to her Greg. Ginny waved goodbye to a few of her teammates and then checked in with her coach, Estelle Reynolds. "Hey, Stell! I'm on my way out. If you need me, I left my Floo address in your mailbox." The older witch reminded her of Madam Hooch. Her short spiked hair and pointed features stood out the most, but unlike Hooch's yellow eyes, Coach Reynolds had purple irises.
"Weasley! Ah! Yes! Enjoy the rest because it'll be back to back matches and late nights coming soon! Give my love to the other half, yeah?" Ginny giggled then waved before heading out to grab her awaiting Portkey.
The house was dark, only lit by a few candles. "Babe! You here?" A pop of apparition sounded to her right, startling her.
"Miss Ginny! You is home! Sir will be very happy indeed!" Cumin took her bags and equipment before popping back out.
"Greg?" She walked up the stairs and saw flower petals in a trail leading towards their master suite. "Gregory Goyle, you big softie! Where are you, my love?" She followed the petals into their candlelit bedroom where he stood with a bouquet of wildflowers smiling at his beautiful witch. "What's all this?" She walked up to him and he bent down to kiss her. "Mmm," she moaned into the kiss as he threw the flowers off to the side to help her climb into his arms.
"Fuck, I've missed you, Red." He grabbed a fistful of her hair and tilted her head back to suck on her neck. "Missed the taste of your skin." He licked up her neck before kissing her jaw and finding her mouth again. His hand found her breast, "The feel of your tits," Ginny moaned, "the sounds you make that drive me fucking wild."
With a wave of his wand, they were both naked as the day they were born. He backed up to the chaise longe and sat with her straddling him. Ginny was already soaked. The deep rasp of his voice always did that to her. He lifted her slightly so he could enter her. "So wet! So wet for me, my beautiful little wife." He groaned as she rode him.
"Not yet, ahhh! Oh shit, I'm cumming already, fuck!" Ginny was so worked up that her first orgasm hit suddenly, gushing all over his cock. Greg picked her up and had her on all fours.
"Ready for me, Red? I'm going to fuck you fast and hard and then after I'm going to clean you with my tongue." Ginny felt a thrill whenever he spoke to her like that, so authoritative.
"Mmm, yes sir. Take me. I'm yours." Greg caressed her soft ass before dipping to her front and coating his fingers with her slick then playing with her swollen clit. "Yes! Just like that! Oh, Greggy baby." Just as she felt another orgasm coming, her slammed his cock into her and she cried out in pleasure. "Ahh! Greg! Oh yes! Fuck me hard!"
Greg was pounding into her so fast that the chaise flew across the room with the force of it and Ginny landed on her hands. "Shit," he chuckled, "are you okay Love?" Ginny giggled and turned slightly to lock eyes with him.
"Merlin yes! Don't you fucking stop!" And he didn't stop until he'd spent himself inside of her, filling her with his seed. And, as promised, he licked her clean.
Padma had just finished her first week of classes, and she wanted nothing more than to rest with a cup of chai tea and call Seamus. He was busy getting ready for him and Dean's opening of their pub. She had just found out that she would be on break from classes that weekend and was planning to surprise him.
Seamus truly was one of the most understanding and supportive boyfriends she could have ever dreamed of. Just as she had sat to call him via her Floo, it went off. "Pads! You there?" Of course. Parvati. 'What now?' She thought before answering.
"Hey, Ti! What's up? I was just about to call Seamus." She hoped that this wouldn't take too long.
"I think Blaise is cheating on me!" She cried out.
"What?" Padma laughed heartily. "Blaise? Cheat on you? He's fucking obsessed with you!"
"It's not funny! I really think he is." She explained that he was out late the other night and that he was acting weird.
"He's not cheating on you. I can assure you of that. He's been crazy busy at Malfoy's with that new tech division thingy. It's probably just stress. Did you ask him where he was?" Padma was always the voice of reason; that and she knew where he actually was. He was ordering Parvati's engagement ring.
"He claims he was with Theo."
"Well, did you ask Theo or Luna, for that matter?" By the resigned look on her sister's face, she knew she hadn't. "Talk to Luna if it makes you feel better, but I think you're stressing for no reason, Ti. I love you but you're so dramatic sometimes." They giggled.
"Okay. I'm sorry for cutting into your Finnegan time. I love you. Thank you for talking me down." Parvati smiled at her sister. "I miss you."
"Miss you too. As soon as I can, I'll come visit. Love you!" She waved before disconnecting. Taking a long sip of her tea, she sighed. Looking at the clock, she decided to definitely call her wizard.
She called out for Seamus and Dean's flat and Dean answered. "Oh thank Merlin! You called! He's completely gone without you, ya know?" She heard her boyfriend grumbled something before shoving Dean aside.
"Fuck do I miss you!" He smiled and blew her a kiss which she giggled at. "How was your first week?" She told him about all of the courses she was taking and her new study group. They had an eclectic bunch. She was the only Brit, then there were 2 French wizards, a German witch and a witch from New Zealand.
"How are things going at the pub? You almost ready for the grand opening next month?" They were opening on Halloween night with a costume party. She already had her costume ready to surprise everyone, especially her boyfriend.
"Getting there! Your dad actually stopped in today. He was really impressed. He's the best, babe. Your mum even sent him with a plate of those things I like, Besan Ladoo, that her and your omma Anika made. Of course Dean's fat ass ate the last one. Ow! Abuse! Abuse! Babe! He hit me!" Padma couldn't help but laugh at his antics. Dean called out that he was going to bed, and they were finally alone.
"I miss you so much." She said softly as he smiled at her through the flames. "Hoping I get a break soon. I really need you some days. Just to feel you wrapped around me. That thing you do with your tongue." She smirked at the look he gave her.
"Fuck, you've got me hard just thinking about that. Tell you what. We've got a few things to tackle next week and then we are submitting the final inspection request to the Ministry. It's a two week process so why don't I take a Portkey next Friday and stay for a week or so? Dean can handle it if the inspector has any questions." The grin stretching across her face was the only answer he needed.
"I have classes all week but I am usually out by 4, our study group meets twice a week but I'll tell them that I will host it here, that way it doesn't cut into our time together since you'll be here with us." Seamus agreed and they setup plans for him to come visit. They were both so happy and in love. Even with the distance, the love they shared still flourished. "Gonna grab my shower then get some sleep. Call me tomorrow anytime. I'll be here catching up on my laundry and cleaning. Love you!"
"Love you! I'll call around noon. Going to mum's for lunch with the crew. I'm sure they'll all love to hear from you. Goodnight my love."
With a serene smile and thoughts of being in his arms again soon, Padma found sleep easily.
Pansy walked with purpose and a bit of nerves because today was her interview with THE Madam Malkin. This was her chance to show her skills. Neville's pep talk that morning quelled most of her fears of rejection. She was the offspring of a known supporter of the Dark Lord. She was a Slytherin. But she was also a strong, intelligent and independent witch with a smoking hot husband and an ass that won't quit, as Neville had reminded her of before he left for classes.
The bell above the door tinkled as she entered. "Be right with you deary!" She heard called from the back. They had just opened for business so it was dead at the moment. An older witch with pitch black hair and a strip of silver pulled back in a tight bun came out. "Good morning, Dove. You must be Mrs. Longbottom." They shook hands and Pansy introduced herself.
"Yes, but you can call me Pansy if you'd prefer. I'm so honoured to meet you." Madam Malkin smiled warmly at her. After some questions, she asked to see her design portfolio. Pansy tried not to fidget as the witch looked over Pansy's sketches. The witch looked up and smiled.
"Well, you've certainly got an eye for design, Pansy. I especially like this one," she pointed to a wide leg trouser with a white blouse, "a much more modern approach at witches wizarding robes. Something we honestly need. Oh yes, I think you'll do well under my tutelage. It's not much to start off with, just 75 Galleons a week, but after the apprenticeship is over, it increase to 100 Galleons a week and as you progress, there are bonuses and raises to be had. Of course if I use one of your designs, I give you a 10% cut of the profits. It's much more than those old biddies at Gladrags offer."
Pansy was ecstatic. "That sounds wonderful to me. When shall I start?"
It was decided that she would start the following Monday, so as to put through her contract and paperwork plus give her time to think up some more designs. She couldn't wait to tell Neville. She was going to be doing what she always wanted to do.
She stopped by the Leaky to get Neville's favourite cottage pie for takeaway dinner tonight. As she waited, she saw Daphne and Astoria Greengrass waiting in a booth and walked over to say hello. They were waiting for their boyfriends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.
"What brings you here, Pans?" Daphne asked as she took a sip of her Gillywater.
"You're looking at Madam Malkin's new apprentice!" The girls shrieked in excitement. "I start Monday. I cannot wait to tell my husband. I wouldn't have had the guts to try if he didn't support me and believe in me."
"We're so happy for you, Pans! Who would have ever guessed that we'd all fall in love with Gryffindors! And Draco with that Granger witch?" Astoria winced at her sister's comment.
"Hermione happens to be one of my dearest friends now. She stuck by me last year. She's your boyfriend's best friend. Hermione Granger is the best witch, no, the best person I know." Pansy took the comment seriously because she knew that Daphne was not as sweet as everyone thought. She was a Slytherin for a reason.
"Oh please, Pansy. You don't have to pretend around us. We can't stand the snooty bitch either." Astoria did say something at that.
"Um, excuse me, Daph, but do not loop me in with your particular feelings about Hermione. I happen to think her to be a very gracious and kind person especially with how Ron and I started.
"Oh, Tori, that's because you don't know any better. She got the better deal in the end. Look how wealthy the Malfoy's are and you get stuck with," she stopped talking and her eyes went wide.
"No, please continue," Pansy turned and saw Harry Potter, a very angry looking Harry Potter. Behind him, a very embarrassed Ronald Weasley.
"Harry, darling! You're here!" Daphne said in that sweet, saccharine voice her mother taught her to use.
Astoria got up and rushed over to Ron. Pansy backed away and looked to the bar, Tom was gone so he must've been getting her order together. She turned back and heard the end of Daphne and Harry's argument.
"You're a good actress Daphne, but not that good. Crocodile tears don't work on me. We're over. Have a nice life." He turned to Ron who was being caressed lovingly by Astoria. "Tori? You're a sweet girl. I'm just sorry that you have that as a sister. I've lost my appetite but feel free to stay guys." Daphne rushed through the Floo in a huff. Harry noticed Pansy standing there. He walked over and rubbed the back of his neck, "Thanks for defending Mione. You're alright, Parkinson." He smiled at her with his glistening green eyes.
"Um, er, thanks, Potter. And it's Longbottom now." Harry almost looked disappointed.
"Oh? Oh yeah. Guess I forgot. How is Neville? I heard he is taking over for Sprout soon?" They talked for a couple minutes before Tom called out her name. She waved goodbye to Harry and left through the Floo.
Setting down dinner and casting a stasis spell, she took a nice, hot bath to relax before her husband arrived home. Just as she wrapped herself in her robe, she heard him call out that he was home.
"Oh man! Is that what I think it is?" He gave her a sweet kiss and wrapped his arms around her. "So? Am I looking at the new Seamstress Apprentice at Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions?"
"Yes!" She squealed as he picked her up and spun her around.
"I knew it! I didn't even worry about it at all because I knew that she'd be daft if she didn't hire you. Oh, babe! It's happening! Your dream is finally coming true." He kissed her thoroughly and she moaned in satisfaction.
"My dreams started coming true the day that I fell in love with you, Nev. You were the dream I never imagined. I love you, you wonderful, wonderful man." Neville picked her up and walked them towards their bedroom. "The food!"
"Knowing you, there's a stasis charm on it, besides," he lay her down on top of their comforter, "I'm eating my dessert first."
A/N: Hey there! You still with me? As always, I own nothing but my own mind!