Who's Hermione's Paramour?

Summary: Hermione goes to a party, who will she hook up with? You decide!

Disclaimer: I do not make money with this, just playing in the sandbox.

Chapter 10 Draco/Theo

Theodore Nott and Draco Malfoy were on a mission; it was the only reason they had come to the Yule Ball being held at Hogwarts. Their mission: to snag the attention of the one witch both wanted and were willing to share, Hermione Granger. She had fascinated them during their Hogwarts years, amazed them during the Final Battle and completely intrigued them now. She was the only witch that wouldn't put up with their shite and would tell them when it stank and that was what they wanted.

They had been forced to have arm candy while their sires had been alive but now that that their sires were kissed, Draco and Theo were free, they wanted a witch with substance to her; however, with Hermione, they got it all. She was beautiful, strong, fiery, passionate and loyal; everything a sane wizard should want in a partner. The only problem was...neither wizard was sure if she would be interested in a triad. So here they were, tolerating the Yule Ball and everything that went with it, in hopes to win the witch of their hearts.

"You know, I think people are getting tired of the Ball." Theo commented.

Draco nodded, "Yeah, there seems to be less each year."

"Might have something to do with how the Ministry is using this as a way to score points instead of having their own." Theo stated.

"You think? Of course, if they held their own, no one would show up." Draco chuckled.

"Do you think we should catch our witch before she comes in?" Theo wondered.

"Probably. I know last year her smile fell as soon as she walked in." Draco commented.

"True." Theo agreed as he led them outside the Hall.

The showing for the Yule Ball was very low, even some of the professors hadn't shown. So Draco and Theo stood just outside the entrance doors and waited. They hadn't had long to wait before Hermione showed up.

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Hermione stood in front of her bathroom mirror and couldn't decide if she would go to the Ball or not. On one hand, her friends would be there, at least for a bit. On the other hand, the attendance dropped every year. Most wizards and witches had gotten tired of the Ministry taking over and making it all about them instead of the season and had started going or having their own parties; not that she could blame them. Deciding to keep her word to her friends, she finished getting ready.

After apparating to Hogwarts' gates, Hermione made her way to the doors. Just as she was about to go in, she was sandwiched between two solid chests. Looking up to who would block her way, she smiled. Draco Malfoy and Theodore Nott stood on either side of her.

"You know, it's even worse this year than last year." Theo told her.

"You sure you want to go in there?" Draco added.

"Well no, but I did promise Harry and Ron I would meet them here." Hermione told them.

The two wizards exchanged looks over Hermione's head, both wondering if she was with them the way they wanted her.

"We could escort you." Theo offered.

"If you want." Draco told her.

"Sure, that would be great." Hermione smiled at them both. As each placed one of her arms in the crook of theirs, they glided into the Great Hall together.

Hermione was happy that the two wizards had warned her about the gathering and they were right, so few people were there and those who were, were mostly Ministry employees. A soft sigh escaped her as she realized this would be the last Yule Ball she would attend; not sure what she would do the next year but it wouldn't be coming to this.

Theo and Draco led Hermione to where her best friends were at and smirked at the looks they received. It would seem Potter and Weasley still acted as her bodyguards and weren't sure how to take two former Slytherins escorting their friend. They did notice that as soon as the other two wizards saw Hermione's smile, they relaxed a bit.

"So 'Mione, slumming it tonight?" Harry asked with mirth in his eyes.

"Yeah, 'Mione, scraping the bottom of the cauldron are you?" Ron chimed in, also with mischief in his eyes, looking so much like his brothers.

"Ha, ha, you two, be nice!" Hermione playfully chastised her friends.

"It's alright, Hermione." Theo started.

"No offense taken." Draco finished, both smirking.

"Besides, our Lady needed some sort of buffering from the buffoons in here." Theo added as he held his breath.

"Exactly." Draco agreed.

Harry and Ron watched Hermione closely when Nott had called her their Lady; they wanted to know how to react. When her eyes fluttered and her smile widened just a bit, they knew it was what she wanted.

"Then we thank you." Harry said as he bowed.

"Yeah, who better to protect 'Mione than the four of us." Ron caught on.

When Theo and Draco snapped their eyes to their counterparts, they saw many things: warning, mischief and acceptance. In return, they gave sharp nods as the four wizards closed ranks around their witch when a few Ministry 'officials' came sniffing around. It wasn't long before the five of them left the Great Hall and the failure of the Yule Ball behind.

"So, where to now?" Harry asked aloud.

"We could go to the Burrow." Ron stated. "Mum wouldn't mind, the more the merrier or something like that."

"Or, we could grab a bite to eat at a lovely cafe that opened in Hogsmeade." Hermione suggested as she took in the four wizards. She was pleased to see her best friends accept the presence of Theo and Draco. If she had any say in it, the two former Slytherins would become a permanent addition to their circle.

"Or we could do as the Lady says." Harry smirked at Hermione.

"Shall we then?" Draco prompted.

"We shall." Ron answered, surprising everyone.

With that, the group walked to Hogsmeade at Hermione's request, instead of apparating. She wanted to enjoy the night and have the four wizards get used to each other. The group drank tea and chatted for a few hours before calling it a night.

Harry held out his hand to Draco and Theo once outside, "It's been a pleasure." he told them after they shook hands.

"It was." Theo agreed.

"Quite pleasurable." Draco admitted.

Ron gave them a head nod, "Know this, friends now or not, you hurt 'Mione, they'll never find your bodies."

Draco and Theo solemnly nodded their heads, not questioning the validity of the threat in any way.

"Yes, I will personally make it my life goal to make you both suffer greatly if that ever happens." Harry's demeanor changed to steel with his words as he looked both wizards in the eye.

"We have no intention of hurting Hermione." Theo stated. "If we ever do..."

"...it'll be completely by mistake and never intentional." Draco finished.

"Do I have a say in this?" Hermione wanted to know. She hated being talked about as if she wasn't even there.

"No!" all four wizards said and all four smirked at her "humph" and crossed arms.

"Alright, we'll leave you three to finish the night." Harry stated as he turned to leave.

"Maybe we can meet again, sometime." Ron added, much to everyone's surprise which made him chuckle. "Always the look or tone of surprise. You're not the only ones to grow, ya know."

Hermione beamed at her best friend and hugged him tightly. "Thanks, Ron."

"Anything for you, 'Mione. If they make you happy, I'll try." Ron whispered to her before releasing her and walking towards Harry who had a smile on his face.

"Gentlemen." Harry nodded before apparating away.

"So, shall we escort our Lady home?" Theo looked to Draco.

"If that is what our Lady wishes." Draco answered as he looked to Hermione.

"I'd like that. Will you two stay?" Hermione wanted to know. She really wanted them to but if they chose not to, she would respect their decision, knowing they had been brought up with strict manners.

"This is something you want?" Theo asked.

"Yes." Hermione answered. "Don't worry, I won't think badly of you in the morning." she smirked.

Draco and Theo exchanged looks before smirking themselves, "Then we shall accommodate our Lady, if that is her wish."

Hermione didn't answer, well, not verbally; instead she stepped in between the wizards as she pushed Draco while pulling Theo into her flat for a night of carnal pleasure.

~FIN~

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AN: Well, that's the end. :) Which one did you choose? Did you choose at all? :D I hope everyone enjoyed the stories and that I made them individual enough to be fun to read. Thanks for checking it out and I wish you all a wonderful holiday however you celebrate it and a Merry New Year! Love you all!