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Trust of the Elements	By : Dracona63 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 31020 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Draco and Hermione were sitting in the Headmaster's office fifteen minutes later. Hermione glared at the boy sitting across the room, his hands and magic bound. It was no surprise when the crowd parted to reveal Vincent Crabbe attacked them, but the spell he used was unexpected. It was an invented spell, and Alex claimed to never seen it. Upon colliding with the roof it had actually burned the roof like it was acid. Khira had quickly thrown a shield over them, but it still scared all the students to know it was such a close call. So now Hermione, Draco, Alex, Khira, Crabbe, and Snape were all in Dumbledore's office, waiting for the Headmaster to return with aurors. Alex and Khira were on the opposite side of the room arguing in Russian while Snape glared at the boy sitting next to him.

“I'm not having this discussion with you! One of them could have been killed tonight!” Khira yelled, and the four looked at her to see her turned away from Alex and looking out the window.

“What is going on Alex?” Draco asked, but she shook her head, glaring at the bound boy, Draco instantly getting the hint and nodding “We'll discuss it in the morning.”

The door opened and Dumbledore entered with McGonagall and three aurors behind him. They recognized Tonks, but the two other aurors were unknown. Dumbledore sat behind his desk, and they moved Crabbe to sit in front of him. Snape pulled a vial out of his pocket and they all saw the clear liquid inside, Veritaserum. One of the aurors held Crabbe's mouth open while Snape poured the liquid down his throat, and they all waited for the potion to take effect.

“What is your full name?” Snape asked and the boy struggled.

“Vincent...Vincent David Crabbe.”

“Are you a Death Eater?” Dumbledore asked.

“Ye...Yes.” They watched as the boy shook his head and lowered his eyes in defeat.

“When were you initiated into the ranks?”

“This summer.”

“What spell did you use at the ball?” Khira asked, stepping forward

“Ira Totalum”

“And what does the spell do?” she continued.

“It causes acid to eat through the body of the person. If it hits them directly in the chest, they'll die within seconds.”

“Do all the death eaters know this curse?” Alex asked.

“No.”

“Who knows how to use it?”

“Only the death eaters in the inner circle and me. My father taught me the spell.”

“Who are these death eaters?” Dumbledore asked.

“I don't know.”

“This is getting us nowhere Dumbledore” one of the aurors groaned and they all looked at him.

“Was the attack a mission given by You-Know-Who?” Alex asked, turning to face the fire growling upon hearing his answer.

“Yes.”

“Your target?” she continued.

“Granger and Malfoy.”

“Explain the mission.”

“I was to use the spell on Granger, and if I could I was to also use it on Malfoy as well and then leave the ball undetected.”

“That is all the information we need Dumbledore. He will be questioned more about You-Know-Who when we get him to the Ministry” Tonks stated and he sighed.

“Do you know the current location of Lucius Malfoy?” Alex asked as they hoisted Crabbe from his seat.

“No.”

“Dumbledore, I have nothing further to ask him, and if no one else does I believe it best the aurors remove him from the school immediately” Alex replied and he nodded.

“Auror Tonks if you and these two gentlemen would please remove him. I will fill out the expulsion forms and send them to the Ministry along with vials of each of our memories of the attack” he stated and Tonks nodded to the two aurors who heaved the boy out of his chair and out the door.

“Dumbledore, I request that Granger and Malfoy be permitted to stay in the spare bedroom in my quarters for their safety. There may still be people that wish to harm them in the castle, and it might be best if they are not in their rooms any longer” Alex replied and Khira nodded.

“I do not like the idea of the two of them sharing a room together. It is not right for them to do so” McGonagall stated and Khira chuckled.

“They've been sleeping in the same room for over 3 months now Minerva. You cannot expect their bond to allow them to be apart at night considering they are so close to each other.”

“It is inappropriate for students such as them to be together in such a manner” the deputy headmistress stated.

“Minerva, they are bonded. Their bond requires them to do so since they are not yet bound by the ritual and marriage contracts” Alex stated and the older witch sighed.

“Enough” Dumbledore stated and they all turned to him, “Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy will stay in the second bedroom and Alexandria will keep watch over them. I hope you will not let me down in ensuring that the two of them will be safe there?”

“They will be fine. I will place wards on the rooms to alert me if there is any danger present in the rooms.”

“Very well. Now it is quite early. Let us all retire to our rooms and get some rest” he said and they all nodded leaving the room.

Alex and Khira waited for Draco and Hermione and then walked with them to the rooms which were hidden behind a portrait of a castle, before leading them inside. Hermione noticed the rooms were similar to hers and Draco's, but the furniture was a lighter color. Alex showed them to the room which held a bed and similar things to Draco and Hermione's current room, but the bed had silver and gold covers instead. They nodded their thanks and once the other two left the room they walked over to the bed and sat down on it. Hermione kicked off her heels and stretched just as they noticed a pile of clothes appear on the edge of the bed, and they recognized their normal pajama clothes. Hermione smiled and grabbed the shirt and shorts from the pile, handing Draco his pants before reaching to unzip her dress. Unfortunately she was unable to and huffed in annoyance.

“Draco, can you help me unzip this?” she asked, pulling her hair to the side and hearing him chuckle.

“Of course love” he slowly trailed kisses across her shoulders before pulling down the zipper and resting his hands on her shoulders.

“Draco, I'm too tired for that.”

“I know love. I'm tired as well. Let's both get dressed and get some sleep. I want to ask Alex in the morning what she was thinking during that interrogation.”

“Yeah, I am curious about that as well. I also want to talk to Ron and the others as well so they know I'm alright. Harry and Ron are probably worried sick” she stated and he nodded kissing her shoulder again. The both of them got dressed in their pajamas and climbed under the covers, curling into each others bodies and falling asleep within minutes.

The following morning Hermione awoke to an elf popping in and placing clean clothes on the end of the bed. She turned and slowly got up trying not to wake Draco, before grabbing the clothes and going into the bathroom. She quickly showered and changed before pulling her hair into a loose ponytail, letting a couple strands fall to frame her face. As she turned to walk out of the bathroom she jumped upon seeing Draco standing there watching her with a smirk on his face.

“Morning love” he said and she smiled walking over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Morning” she kissed him lightly before turning to walk out of the bathroom and let him get dressed.

Once the two of them were dressed they walked out of the room to find Khira, Alex, and all their friends were waiting for them in the common room. They sat down in one of the armchairs and waited for Alex to turn to them. She looked to be having a heated debate with Khira telepathically and you could tell both were quite upset.

“Tell them!” Khira finally snapped and received a glare from her wife.

“Tell us what?” Hermione interjected to avoid the two fighting any further.

“It's about the spell that Crabbe used last night” Alex said with a sigh.

“Go on” Harry stated and the others nodded.

“I've seen it before.”

“What?!” shouts were heard around the room as they all turned to her.

“The Russian Ministry had a case a few years ago of an attack on a muggle village. There were three families that were killed and one of them was with that spell. We never caught the killers but I think it was Death Eaters” she explained and they all looked around at each other before she cleared her throat making them turn to her, “That spell killed a little boy and the only thing we found left of him was his skull. The rest of the body was melted away by the acid.”

“So what does this mean?” Hermione asked.

“It means that a lot of people are going to get killed if they use that spell during the war” Khira stated and placed a hand on Alex's shoulder, “She showed me the crime scene and I think I know a way to stop the spell's damage if you're hit with it.”

“What are you thinking?” Draco asked.

“When muggles burn themselves with acid or something similar, they sometimes flush the wound with saline. We might be able to make a spell that negates the spell instantly that is water based.”

“More training for me” Ron stated from the corner before being elbowed by Pansy, “Ouch! I'm just saying it is more training. I'm the water element here!”

“Weasley you all need to continue your training regardless” Alex stated standing up and pacing around the room “You're all going to start training again Monday night after dinner. You'll be doing so for the rest of the year.”

“What about us?” Alex turned and stared at Pansy, “You don't really expect us to sit around on our asses and let them train while we do nothing do you?”

“Yeah, I mean we can't just sit there and be expected to not do anything. We're just as much a part of this as everyone else in this room is” Ginny said from next to Harry.

Alex turned to Khira and the two of them smirked at each other. Everyone else in the room could tell they were talking privately and as Khira's smirk turned into a grin they knew it was a good thing. The two continued talking privately while the rest of them started talking about the ball and the aftermath. They found out that Ron had actually talked to Pansy after the ball and the two of them were taking it slow. Harry and Ron then started talking about quidditch but were interrupted when they heard Khira start laughing followed shortly by Alex.

“What?” Ron asked looking confused.

“Alex reminded me of something that happened after she changed me” she replied and Draco hushed the redhead before he could ask further, knowing she was remembering a private moment.

“So what else do we need to train?” he asked turning to Alex.

“You all need to learn the attack spells, but Weasley and Potter still have to learn some of their defensive spells before I'll move on to teaching you all those” she said before shaking her head, “Dumbledore is hiding something from us. Something he knows about the end of this war.”

“The other day I thought I heard him and Snape arguing about something during dinner” Khira stated and she nodded.

“I have an idea of what it is, but I need to get into his office to find out” she replied, before noticing a portrait shift in the corner and instantly pulling her wand and casting a stunner at the frame, “Did you think I wouldn't notice you there Headmaster Dippet?”

“Blast you! Let me go this instant! I need to return to the Headmaster and tell him of your treachery-”

“It is not treachery Armondo to be curious of what he hides from us. You yourself know that as a fellow Slytherin it is not uncommon for us to be curious when common knowledge is neglected” she said and he sighed.

“The headmaster is hiding something, but I cannot tell you what” the old man replied and she released the spell on him, “I can however tell you that he likes holding onto his memories. He recently has stored quite a few of them after his last weekend away from the school.”

“Thank you Armondo. You may go.”

“With pleasure but be warned that I will not cover for you if you are caught. You are on your own if that happens Professor Kruss” the former headmaster didn't wait for her to respond before leaving the portrait and heading back to his normal frame.

“If I distract him and Snape I am sure you could get into the office and get the memories” Khira stated and Alex smirked.

“I don't need you to distract them and you know that. However it would give me time to search that office for more than memories” she replied and the two of them shared a look.

“When do you want me to be a decoy babe?” she stood and walked over to her wife with a giant smirk on her face.

“During lunch I need to run to the village quickly anyway. Why not distract him then? I'll use my speed to get down there quickly and return and once I have it come into the hall to eat” she replied and Khira nodded.

“It's almost eleven anyway. How about all of us go down to the Great Hall and get something to eat since we've all skipped breakfast?” Khira asked and Ron instantly stood up, the others following suit.

“Let's get going. I'm starving” the redhead said and they all snickered.

“Someone is going to have to teach him some manners” Pansy replied, shaking her head and following them all out of the room.

“Good luck with that Parkinson” Harry stated as they all snickered.

When they all arrived at the Great Hall, the group split up to head to their house tables. Just as Hermione went to step away from Draco he pulled her back and kissed her, not caring about the gasps that rang out through the room. He smiled and lightly pushed her towards her friends whispering to her that they'd talk after lunch. Khira walked in a few minutes later and sat next to Snape immediately dragging him into a potions debate.

As each group sat down they noticed all eyes were on the two Head students. Some Slytherins were glaring at Draco, while some of the Gryffindors actually shifted away from Hermione or got up and moved away when she sat down. They all shrugged it off and went on with eating just as the mail arrived. Hermione was just starting to eat when an owl landed in front of her. She took the note from the owl and read it, gasping as she did so.

“What is it Hermione?” Ron asked, before taking a bite of chicken.

“It's from my Gran” she replied and the three Gryffindors turned to her as she stood up quickly, “I have to go!”

“Draco what's going on with Granger?” Blaise asked pointing to her just as Draco felt her distress through the bond.

“Something bad happened” he said, instantly bolting from the room and chasing after her.

Draco looked all over for Hermione and found her sitting on the far end of the courtyard, clutching the note in her hands. Just as he got close to her a twig snapped under his feet and she turned sending a flash of red at him which he quickly blocked before she lowered her wand.

“I'm so sorry Draco. I thought you were someone else” she said standing and facing him.

“No reason to be sorry” he said pulling her close, “Can I read it?”

“Here” she handed him the note and he quickly read it.

Hermione,
I hate to be the barer of bad news, but I must. Last night the death eaters attacked your parents' home. They started a fire and it burned the entire house. Your parents were unable to get out in time. I'm sorry Hermione but they're both gone. I would have helped them, but I didn't foresee the attack. I'm working on setting up funeral arrangements for the both of them to be next weekend and I will ask Dumbledore to allow you the weekend to come home to attend. I am truly sorry Hermione. Please write back so I know you have gotten this message and so that I know you are okay.
Love Gran

“I'm so sorry love” he said pulling her against his chest and resting his head on top of hers as she started crying.

“How could this have happened?” she cried against his chest, just as the rest of their friends walked into the other side of the courtyard.

“What happened Hermione?” Ron asked quietly.

“Her parents were attacked last night” Draco said, gasps sounding from them all, “They didn't make it.”

“I'm so sorry Mione” Ginny replied, walking over and embracing the girl when she pulled away from Draco.

“I don't care how much we have to train. I want this war over with by the end of next year. These attacks are starting to annoy me” Harry replied, and they noticed his hands start to glow.

“Potter!” They all turned to see Alex was standing behind them, “Control your magic Potter.”

“Sorry Alex.”

“Meet me in the Room of Requirement in ten minutes” she said and they all nodded.

As the teens all turned back around they noticed Hermione had walked away from them all and was standing on the far side of the courtyard staring off across the bridge. Draco slowly walked over to her, motioning for the others to stay where they were. As he approached he noticed she seemed to not realize he was there.

“Mia? Is everything alright?” she didn't reply and he stepped closer he heard her humming to herself.

Draco slowly reached out and touched her shoulder before she went stiff and gasped. Suddenly images of his childhood flashed in front of his mind. He saw his father taunting and beating him for being second best to Hermione, being punched in third year by her, watching the attacks on the Quidditch World Cup from the forest as his father pulled on his death eater robes and walked away, and the last memory was of his mother and him walking in the manor gardens just a few days before she died. He instantly pulled his hand away and looked up to see the tears in her eyes.

“You loved her very much. Your father wasn't truly a father” she said as she turned to him, “I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that Draco.”

“Well the punch in third year I did deserve. I was being a spoiled prat” she looked up to see the smile on his face and giggled.

“Still you didn't deserve the other things that happened.”

“Are you going to be alright?” he pulled her close and looked her in the eye as she nodded and placed her head on his chest.

“Go with me to the funeral?”

“Of course love. You went with me to my mother, so I will go with you for this” he said just as the clock chimed above them, “Alex wants to meet us in the Room of Requirement. I suggest we go with the others to meet her there.”

Hermione nodded and they slowly made their way back to the group before heading up to the room. Once outside it they noticed the door was there waiting for them and opened it to find a small living room type room with multiple couches and chairs around the center of the room. Alex was standing against the fireplace with Khira sitting on the couch. They looked up as the group entered and Alex moved to sit next to Khira. They all sat on the couches and once they were all seated Alex cleared her throat.

“I found these in his office” she stated, pulling out six vials containing silver strands inside them; Dumbledore's memories.

“How are we all going to view these?” Pansy asked just as Khira pointed to an object on the table and they noticed it was memory orb. The person simply poured a memory into the small cavity in the orb and it would show the memory to them all.

“I'm going to put them in that orb, and they will be projected above us as a hologram. We'll be able to watch them without having to jump into them” she said before pouring the first one into the orb tapping it with her wand to activate it.

They all watched as smoke appeared above them and suddenly a figure stepped through clearing it as the memory started. Before them was Dumbledore and he had apparated into a small village at night. He was walking down the road towards a house that was collapsed. He stopped at the gate and looked up at it for a few minutes before walking further down the road to the cemetary. He stopped in front of two graves before Alex waved her wand pausing the memory.

“What is that place?” Harry asked looking at it.

“Godric's Hollow” Khira stated quietly, “He was visiting the graveyard where Lily and James are buried. Look at the names on the headstones.”

“He wasn't there just for them. This was dated a month ago” Alex stated, showing them the vial.

They all looked a bit closer and noticed that Dumbledore was indeed not paying attention to the graves. He was instead paying attention to the grave next to it. Alex waved her wand and they watched as he swiped his hand over the grave to reveal the name below the leaves. Alex once again waved her wand and they all read the name.

“Ignotus Peverell” Harry mumbled, reading it off. “Who is that?”

“Still chasing children's stories Dumbledore?” Alex mumbled and they all looked at her in confusion, “Do none of you know The Tale of the Three Brothers?”

Hermione and Harry shook their heads and she sighed, thinking for a second before a book appeared on the table before them. She handed it to Hermione who then read the story quickly for her and Harry. Once done she looked up at Alex confused.

“It was rumored that the Peverell's were the original owners of the Hallows from the story. They are a myth but no one has ever been able to prove they exist.”

“The Peverell family dates back to the early thirteenth century. The brothers, Cadmus, Ignotus, and Antioch were rumored to be the three brothers from the story because they were the only ones who fit the description. They were very powerful. They are actually the ancestors of the Potter and Gaunt families” Draco stated.

“Harry and Voldemort's ancestors” they all turned to see Dumbledore was standing behind them with a saddened look, “Had you asked me for the information I would have given it to you Alexandria. You did not need to steal my memories to get it.”

“Had we asked you then you wouldn't have told us the whole truth Albus.”

“Indeed” he said, stepping closer and looking at the memory, “I do believe in the tale, but that is because Harry has the cloak and I have the wand.”

“WHAT?!” Khira and Alex roared looking at the wand the older wizard had held up to show them.

“What is it?” Hermione asked looking between them all.

“You cannot seriously believe your wand is the Elder wand?!” Alex stated, looking at him like he was crazy.

“Albus can I see that wand for a second?” Khira asked, and he nodded, handing it to her before she studied it, before gasping “I can't believe it!”

“What?” Alex asked.

“It's elder wood with a threstal tail-hair core. The same components that were rumored to be in the original Elder Wand. This wand is very powerful and very dangerous. Alex I think he's telling the truth. I think this wand is the Elder wand.”

“You're insane!”

“Feel the energy coming off of it then. That thing radiates power!” Khira stated, handing the wand to her wife who gasped upon holding the wand, “See what I mean? No wand has ever given off that strong of a magical signature before that I've seen.”

“If this is the Elder wand, how did you get it?”

“I won it in my duel with Grindelwald. I realized what it was shortly after and have kept hidden what it is so others will not realize it.”

“You are mad to keep this wand Albus! If Voldemort finds out you have this, he'll surely try and get it. This wand's history is soaked in blood!” Khira stated.

“Headmaster?” Albus turned to face Hermione and looked sorrowful “You already know don't you?”

“Yes Ms. Granger I am aware of your parents' deaths. I will allow you next weekend to leave to attend the funeral, but I must ask that you be accompanied by Tonks and Remus-”

“Actually I was wondering if possibly Alex, Khira, and Draco could accompany me. Alex and Khira would both ensure my safety, but also would not stick out as much as Tonks or Remus would. They are used to being around muggles” she said.

“Understandable” he said and thought for a moment, “I will allow Alex and Khira, but why do you ask for young Draco to attend?”

“Emotional support” Draco stated, resting his hands on her shoulders.

“Also Albus, we haven't tested that long of a distance on their bond. They could see it as rejection and the two get very sick” Alex reminded him and he nodded.

“This bond of theirs must be solidified soon. I may not like the idea but the two of them must get used to being away from each other incase something happens so they do not accidentally get killed because of the bond misinterpreting something.”

“I understand that. I need to discuss that aspect with them and will do so after you leave” she said and he nodded again.

“I must go attend to something, but I will leave you all. You may view the memories, but return them upon finishing Alex” he replied and left the room.

“What did you need to discuss with us?”

“Not now while the others are here” Khira said cutting Draco off with a look.

“They have a right to hear it so just tell us what is going on” Hermione said quietly.

“Khira and I both agree that you two need to complete your bond. Otherwise you will be at risk of the rejection setting in over the slightest absence, and the two of you would get sick again like before.”

“What do you mean by complete our bond?”

“Every bond has specific parts to the bonds. First you will need to accept the bond. Then you must consummate it sexually which you two did at the beginning of the year. Third, there is a binding ritual which you must still do which will bind your magic together allowing you both to be apart for longer times.”

“So what does the ritual detail anyway?” Draco asked.

“The ritual releases your magic into each other and while it does hurt, it binds the magical signatures to each other and makes it so you both are incapable of feeling rejection when you both are apart. It will make you both not feel like shit and get sick from being apart for so long” Khira stated.

“How does the ritual work exactly?”

“It is like a muggle hand-fastening ritual but instead of using ribbons it uses your magic. It hurts like hell during the release, but it subsides after a few minutes” she said and continued when they all were listening, “You'll both simply give some of your blood for the potion, which we will then have you both drink, and it will cause your magic signatures to accept the magic of the other person in the bond. Your magic will start to expand and cause a glow around you both and then you will feel a shock through your bodies. That is the part that will hurt. It shocks your magical core and infuses you each with the other person's magic as well. After that is done then you do not have to worry anymore about being apart. You could be halfway around the world and never feel the pain of rejection again.”

“You said we require another part as well?” the blond asked and she nodded.

“Well yes, because the binding ritual only will sustain for a certain period of time if the final part is not completed. They usually go hand in hand most times” Alex said.

“What is the final part?” Hermione asked.

“Isn't it obvious?”

“It's marriage” Khira stated, leaning against her wife's chest and holding up their hands to show off their wedding rings.

“We're too young for that!” Hermione stated not seeing the look of pain that quickly crossed Draco's face.

“Be careful what you say Hermione. Your mate is able to hear you” Khira stated, having seen the reaction Draco had.

“Draco you weren't honestly thinking of us getting married so soon were you?” she asked, rounding on him but he didn't look at her.

“I know Hermione” he replied quietly, the pain evident in his voice.

“Draco....”

“No Hermione! I was thinking about it, but never mind. At least now I know it's too soon for you” he said, before walking from the room leaving the entire group stunned.

“Stay here” Alex said, walking out after him.

“I didn't know he was thinking about that already” Hermione said just as Khira rested her hand on her shoulder and moved her a few feet away from the others.

“I know, but you also must understand that your bond will push for it to happen sooner rather than later. Draco does love you, and he will always love you, but right now he's hurt. Give Alex a few minutes to talk to him and then go after him.”

“How long into your relationship did Alex ask you to marry her?”

“Six months and I will admit I was hesitant as well. I'm a halfblood Hermione and my mother was a muggle, so it shocked me when she did it so suddenly. I've never regretted it once since though” she said with a smile, “Do not let the idea of marriage scare you when it comes to your mate Hermione. He is intended for you and only you and is your perfect match.”

“I think I should go find him and talk to him” she replied and the others nodded letting her leave.

Hermione walked out the door and closed her eyes. She focused on Draco and his location and slowly felt a tug in her mind. As she started following it she felt the tug getting greater and greater. Moving down staircases, hallways, and past portraits of many things she finally felt the tug subside as she heard Draco and Alex's hushed voices around the next corner. She hid at the corner to listen to them.

“What's the use in trying to ask her Alex?” she heard Draco ask and heard a chuckle from beside him.

“Draco she's scared. She's muggleborn so she is not used to our traditions. We're purebloods and we were both raised to believe it is all about social status and just producing an heir. It was all about what we can gain from marriage. For muggles it is much different. Marriage to them is a major commitment and not something they enter into easily. I'm sure for Hermione that it's something that she only planned to do once and it be for her entire life.”

“Alex, I already have the ring. I got it that day we were in Hogsmeade. When we stopped in the jewelry shop and you bought Khira the necklace for her birthday I bought the ring that day. It's been burning a hole in my damn pocket since I got it” she heard a clicking of a box opening and the intake of breath from the older witch.

“This will be perfect for Hermione-”

“But it's too soon for her. She wants to wait when I don't. If I had the choice I'd be married to her tonight” he replied and Hermione had to cover her mouth to hide her gasp.

“Give her time Draco. She will come around, but you must be patient. Talk to her and explain how you feel” Alex said and she heard the snap of the box closing and figured he'd put the box away.

“She won't talk to me. She's probably still sitting up in the Room of Requirement” he was heard saying and Hermione took this as her queue before walking around the corner.

“Or maybe I came here to find you so we could talk” she said and he looked up at her.

“I'll leave you two to talk” Alex replied and walked away, winking at Hermione as she passed.

“Hermione-” Draco was cut off by her pressing him against the wall and kissing him before he picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist.

“I love you Draco” she said looking into his eyes, “And I do wish to eventually marry you, but I want to get my schooling done first.”

“But you won't even accept me proposing to you-”

“I never said I wouldn't accept it. I only said I wouldn't marry you so soon silly” she cut him off again and he growled.

“Don't interrupt me this time” she nodded, feeling an odd sensation come over her, “As a child I was raised to believe a wife is only supposed to be there for her husband and to provide an heir, but I know there's so much more to it than that. You are so much more to me than just a future mother of any children we have. I love you Hermione. I want to marry you, if not soon then someday. The only reason I wanted to propose so soon was to mark you as mine, to make it known you were intended for me and me alone.”

“What if I told you that I'm fine with the idea of you proposing, but marriage MUST wait at least until after we graduate?”

“You seriously would agree to being engaged?” he asked and smiled when she nodded, “I won't ask you today, because I want it to be special when I do but I will ask you one other thing.”

“What is that?”

“Will you let me show you how much I love you in another way?” he asked against her ear and she shuddered as his breath ghosted across it.

“Let's go back to our rooms then” she said, and he smiled and kissed her, before the two of them walked away.

“I think it best we give them both some time alone” Alex stated, watching the couple walk away.

“Reminds you of us when we were young doesn't it love?”

“Yes, but I didn't have to ask for sex half the time. You were more than-OW!” the older witch screeched when her arm was pinched.

“I may have been willing, but it was because my mate wanted me and I was more than willing to give my mate what she wanted” Khira quickly kissed her wife and smirked at her before moving to walk away, but being stopped by Alex.

“Do not think you can tease and get away with it love.”

“I wasn't” Khira said, pulling her wife along behind her as they walked down the halls, unaware of the dark eyes following their every move from the shadows.
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Trust of the Elements