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Just Another Day in Paradise	By : goddess-of_dragons Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 26480 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Okay, guys. Here is this chapter. Sorry it's almost a week late. My family had the flu and ear infections last week so I didn't get the chance to write much last week and this chapter gave me some issues just because it is a very important chapter that needed to get in before the fun of the dance takes place in the next couple chapters. My family is doing better, but go figure, I am the last to get sick. Luckily I did not get the flu. Just a sore throat and I can feel a cough coming on. Anyway, moving on. This chapter is all Hermione's point of view as she over comes her fear (with some important and encouraging words from Draco). I can't say when the next chapter will be posted because I have gotten behind in my writing and am trying to get my doTERRA business up and running with some new members. But please please please keep checking back because I promise to not give up on this story. As always, response to reviews are at the bottom.

Time flew by in the following weeks. The actual words had not been spoken, yet, but the bond between Hermione and Draco was growing stronger every day.

Last night, after classes, all the eighth years took a trip, with a few professors, to Diagon Alley for gowns and dress robes for tonight’s Halloween Ball. The group had split up, per Pansy’s suggestion of surprising the guys, and the girls went dress shopping.

After about two hours, the girls had their gowns, the boys had their dress robes, and everyone made their way back to the castle.

“Morning,” Draco said pulling Hermione from her thoughts. “How long have you been awake?”

“Probably an hour.” Hermione replied smiling. She rolled over into his arms and started running her fingers over his smooth, bare chest.

“Why didn’t you wake me?” Draco said in a humming voice.

“You looked peaceful. I didn’t want to disturb you.”

“Thinking about meeting my mother again?”

“What if she changes her mind and decides I’m not good enough for you?”

“Love,” he started, “if she didn’t approve of you, she would have never given you this gorgeous bracelet.” He cupped her cheek and brushed a few strands out of her eyes. “Besides, everyone probably thinks you’re too good for me.”

Hermione smiled at that. “I think we are perfect for each other.”

“As do I, love. As do I.”

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An hour later, Hermione was sitting with Ginny and Harry at the Gryffindor table, eating breakfast.

“Who do you think is coming?” Hermione asked.

“Mum and dad for sure, but I’m not sure about anyone else. Charlie went back to Romania, Bill’s with Fleur obviously, but traveling is difficult because of the pregnancy, Percy is busy at the Ministry, and I’m not sure about George. Might be to painful.” Ginny stated.

“And Andromeda is bringing Teddy,” Harry chimed in. “Still nervous about meeting Narcissa?”

“Is it that obvious?” Hermione asked shyly.

“’Mione, she’s going to love you,” Ginny reassured her. “Just look at that gorgeous bracelet she gave you. She already approves.”

Hermione smiled at her as McGonagall got everyone’s attention. “Parents and guardians will be here in 30 minutes. As a whole, everyone will be waiting for them outside the front doors. Please stay with your house and your year. Teachers, prefects, and Head Boy and Girl will direct you. Eighth years, please let everyone else in front of you.”

Hermione remained seated with Harry while the younger students hustled outside, excitement gleaming on their faces.

“I don’t know why it’s just a big deal for the eighth years parents to be here, too,” Ron said as he scooted closer to Harry.

“You’re just freaked out because you are meeting Daphne’s parents today.” Harry stated, giving him a small shove.

“Right. Maybe.”

“I don’t think that they are necessarily coming to see their own child. The castle took a huge hit during the battle. No one other than the students, teachers, and some ministry officials have seen it since,” Hermione said, still picking at her food. “But I think it’s mainly to meet their child’s potential future spouse.”

“You two are making me antsy. Come on, let’s go wait with the others. Both of you will be fine.”

“Easy for you to say.” Ron grumbled. “You already know your future in-laws.”

“At least you’re not a mudblood.” Ron and Harry stopped walked which caused Hermione to walk right into them. “What?” She asked. “It’s true.”

“Maybe to Lucius, but not Narcissa and definitely not Draco,” Harry replied pulling Hermione into a hug.

“What about me?” Draco and the rest if the Slytherin’s walked up to the three of them.

“Ron and Hermione are freaking out over meeting Mrs. Malfoy and the Greengrasses. ‘Mione said Ron has nothing to worry about because he’s not a…let’s say muggleborn, though that’s not the word she used.” Harry said still hugging Hermione.

“Harry told her that that is what Lucius thinks, not you and your mother.”

“THEY”RE HERE!” A younger student called from the front.

“I say we should all stand together.” Neville said from the door way. “We have become a tightly knit group, and we can show that to everyone that walks past us.”

“That’s a good idea, Longbottom.” Blaise said walking over to him. “I second that.”

As everyone grouped together at the door, Hermione was pulled into a hug by Draco.

“Love, there is no need to stress about this. You are absolutely perfect. Where is that Gryffindor courage you’ve always had?”

“What if I don’t fit into the pureblood society?”

“To hell with the Pureblood society. I don’t care about them or what they think. I love you Hermione, and my mother will, too.”

“Come on guys. Everyone is waiting on you.” Hermione heard Ron yelling for them, but she was still awestruck. He loves me? She continued to stare at his face while he lead her over to the group.

“Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. It’s wonderful to see you again.” Draco greeted Arthur, Molly, Charlie, and Fred, while Ginny snuck beside Hermione and whispered, “are you okay?”

Hermione nodded and whispered, “he told me he loves me.”

The shrieking squeal Ginny made stopped all conversations in their tracks.

“Ginevra Molly Weasley!” Molly said harshly. “That was totally uncalled for.”

“Sorry,” Ginny murmured still smiling.

“Ah, mother.” Draco walked over to Narcissa and kissed her cheeks. “May I introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. This is their son Charlie, he works with dragons in Romania and this is George. He owns the joke shop in Diagon Alley. I believe you have met Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter. And this,” Draco moved to stand next to Hermione again and put his arm around her waist. “This is Hermione.”

Hermione held out her hand with a big smile. “Ms. Granger, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. You are absolutely stunning.” Narcissa said taking her hand.

“Thank you,” Hemrione said smiling bigger. “And thank you so much for the bracelet. It’s absolutely beautiful.”

“It fits you wonderfully,” Narcissa said with a sincere smile. “Did Draco tell you the story behind it?”

“Yes, ma’am.” Hermione replied as Narcissa examined the bracelet on her wrist. “He said it was given to you by your muggleborn friend for your wedding. Then your husband made you cut all ties with her.”

“Yes. It was a sad day. I recently received a letter from her daughter. She caught a sickness that took her from us shortly before this war started.” Narcissa said gloomily. “What better way for her memory to live on then through you, simply because you have brought true joy into my son’s life for the first time ever.”

Hermione’s heart swelled even more. She really accepts me.

“Shall we get this tour of the new Hogwarts going then?” Theo asked as everyone joined the Weasley’s, Malfoy’s, Harry, and Hermione.

“Yes,” Draco said. “Mrs. Weasley, may I escort you?”

“That sounds lovely,” Mrs. Weasley smiled and linked her arm through his.

“I would love to see how the library looks now, Ms. Granger.” Narcissa said linking her arm through Hermione’s. “Ms. Weasley, would you like to join us?”

Everyone split into groups. Narcissa, Hermione, Ginny, Pansy, Pansy’s parents, and Blaise headed towards the library. Draco lead the Weasley’s, Harry, Theo, and the Greengrasses through the rest of the rest of the corridors. The rest of the eighth years and their parents followed Neville and his grandmother onto the grounds. They had all agreed to meet up for lunch.

STAAR: Yes lol I thought we needed a change of scenery more then the normal classroom quickies lol. The dance will be in the next chapter :).
LadyShire: I am so glad I can keep you hooked for the next chapter lol. That was always my goal for my readers.
Thunderbird: LOL yes, Patrick does have a fling for Hermione, but how is he going to take to Draco, I don't even know yet. He is use to the Hogwarts where each house is against the others so I know that it will be an awakening for him to see everyone together.
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