Edited 10/2/2023 Minor Grammar/Spelling


Chapter 2/4 for today!


Thursday, September 3, 1998

Draco did not make it back home that evening, he was called away from the Dark Lord's side to attend his Illicit Potion's lesson and then was required to return to Malfoy Manor for more battle strategy sessions. When he finally rolled into the house on Thursday evening, he was practically dead on his feet. He barely made it to their bedroom before he'd fallen asleep, still in his robes.

Hermione had trailed up the stairs after him and grinned when she saw him lying flat on his face with his legs sticking off the bed. She waved her wand at him and his clothes folded themselves across the room. She waved it again and he was moved to the pillow, the blankets wrapping around him.

"Cuddle me," he groaned. She couldn't find it in herself to deny him so she threw off her own robes and crawled in beside him. Scorpius had been absolutely obliterating her energy lately so the idea of taking a late afternoon nap was quite appealing to her.

About an hour later, she heard the door open, and felt Theo gently shake her awake. "It's time to get up, you two," he said softly. "We have dinner with your parents on Diagon this evening."

Draco grumbled, but she could feel him rousing himself next to her. "I just want to sleep, Theo," she moaned.

"I know, love," Theo said with a chuckle, "but unfortunately, espionage doesn't wait for a convenient time."

Before she knew it, Lulu was dragging her to her mother's room so they could get ready together. It felt more like old times than she ever would have thought possible. Finally they were ready and they moved towards the stairs. Richard, Theo and Draco stood at the bottom in Wizarding Robes. The three men looked up at them as they came towards them. With a flourish, they made their way down, Richard pulled Jean into a light kiss and then pulled Hermione into a huge hug.

The five of them made their way to the Floo. Richard grinned down at Han who grabbed the end of his robes and disappeared from view. Jean looked down at her own elf, Tipsy who nodded sharply and after grabbing the edge of her dress disappeared as well. Hermione gripped her father's arm and they made their way through the Floo.

When they'd all arrived in the alley, Theo led them towards the restaurant, making sure to draw as much attention to them as he could. After settling at the table, Draco ordered for the table in French, sparking a rapid fire conversation between him and Jean. Theo pulled Richard into a conversation about the spells he'd been working on regarding Healing.

Hermione just smiled softly as four of the people she loved most in the world chattered over their food and wine. "I'd like to propose a toast," Hermione said, raising her glass of sparkling water. The other members of the table lifted their glasses and looked at her. "To finally being surrounded by everyone I love most in the world. I'm so pleased that we're all here together. I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be."

"Cheers!" and "Santé!" and "Salud!" they responded. Hermione grinned at them, as they all tucked back into their meal moments later.


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