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Truth will set you free!	By : dreamtrooper Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 9582 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter nor the characters from it and I do not make any money from the writing of this story. This plot however is a figment of my imagination.

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Hermione shook her head to stop thinking about that day when Rose told her about Draco. She could not understand why Rose chose Draco. They had met only a few times and socially they moved in very very different circles. Yet somehow her daughter had chosen him and he had fallen in love with her and now they wanted to get married. Her heart broke into a million pieces as she realized for the first time that she had fallen in love with Draco and that too without getting to know him intimately. With Ron it had been different. She was a teenager then and her hormones dictated that she give him her virginity. Physically they had been quite compatible but emotionally and intellectually they differed too much. She struggled to keep her face calm as she watched her daughter wipe her tears. This was her only girl child, someone who tried to be like her and worshipped her. She was so proud of Hermione and Hermione was so proud of Rose.
She thought of all the good times she spent with Draco and realized that maybe Draco had been good to her so that she may not object to their marriage. She felt like a fool for thinking all his flirtations were to get close to her when what he had merely wanted to do was to get in her good books. She smiled a sad smile before hugging her daughter, hardening her heart and then assuring Rose that she would do everything in her power to make her wish happen. She wondered why Draco had not approached her but then nowadays he was very busy with overseas assignments. He was hardly ever in his office and when present he was always surrounded with people. She had been feeling lonely for about two months now with no Draco asking her out for lunch and no evening chitchat after office hours. Hermione understood now that what she had been feeling was entirely one sided and that she was a fool to think Draco would be interested in her but then there had been that kiss one time...
The Malfoy Christmas party was the grandest she had ever seen. She had been to several of those during the past twenty years. This one was special as Rose was also there with Michael Shacklebolt, he was the Minister of Magic's son. He was well mannered and well educated. He spoke eloquently and loved Rose sincerely. At least that was what Rose had told her. They met at Ted's birthday party and connected instantly. Hermione and Ron both approved of him but then the pair had broken up a year later. Rose never explained to her mother why they split and Hermione never forced her to tell her the reason why? She respected Rose's choices and Rose always took the right decisions. This party was Rose's comeback party after her break up. Michael had been eyeing her since she arrived and Hermione knew that the kids needed to talk it out and be friends again.
There were mistletoes all over the rooms and she found many kissing under them. Scared of being caught under it, she moved to the farthest corner and sipped her red wine slowly. People greeted her and then left. She looked around to see Astoria too had come with her Beau and wondered if Draco had seen them. She adjusted her silk flowing off shoulder dress which she had bought paying good money only for this party. She wanted to impress Draco and the rude git was nowhere to be seen. She sighed again and took a sip thinking all this was wasted on him.
"Anymore sighs and people will think you are a lovesick person Granger." spoke an amused silky toned voice. Hermione looked up to see a smartly dressed smiling Draco malfoy with his perfect hair and delicious scent. She brightened up when she realized that he was eyeing her too.
Hermione took a wiff and smiled back, "This is not because of love Malfoy, this is because I am bored to death!" she looked mischeviously at him and he grinned saying, "Over seven hundred people and you couldnt find anybody interesting...not even a woman?" He winked and Hermione blushed at his suggestiveness.
She shook her head saying, "none...and not just because I dont swing that way but because I have tried to mingle amongst them but they all are discussing the same thing...who will be the next minister of magic?"
He raised his eyebrow slightly, "Whats there to discuss? I would assume Peter Patronelly would be the next Minister of Magic. Given his modern views on blood purity as well as the idea of extending magic to muggles in extreme cases, most of them would vote for him. We need people like him or else the seats of the Wizengamot will always be occupied by the old families and new ones will never have a chance."
Hermione smiled at him slightly, "Never thought I would see a day when a Malfoy would prefer such a Minister of Magic. Anyway Malfoy, I have been meaning to ask you since I arrived here. What's with the Mistletoes?"
Draco laughed and replied, "yeah..that...that was Scorpius's doing. He probably wants to snog some girl or guy...dont know what he prefers actually...but you can safely assume that this is his idea. I had no say in this."
Again Granger looked at him wide eyed in surprise, "Good to see that you approve of him seeing both sexes Malfoy. I thought most pureblood families would frown upon gay marriages."
Draco nodded looking sad, "Yes they do...Theo Nott...in our class, my house actually. He is gay and his father threatened him to disown him unless he married a woman and gave him an heir. The only reason he hasn't done so is because Theo has kept his preference a secret. He lives with his partner but is seen occasionally with a lady or two twice every year, just to keep everyone guessing. They still frown upon such marriages... though I think Mr. Nott would be less angry if his partner was some rich pureblood guy."
Hermione shook her head in disbelief, "Poor guy and here I thought that he was one lucky guy to have his life all laid out in front of him. It is tough for them in our wizarding world. How would you react if Scorpius turned out to be gay?"
Draco raised his eyebrows and smiled, "oh! fear not, I have had that conversation with him and he said he was still in the experimenting stage...though i don't know what he means by that...either you are gay or you are not! So I am still waiting for his answer and if he is gay then he will marry a witch, get her pregnant, give me an heir and then go live his life...I dont care...and before you go accusing me of bigotry...let me tell you that Scorpius agrees to this and intends to tell his wife everything before he marries her. Granger, you may not know this but...women do agree on ridiculous conditions as long as they are well looked after. It does not matter whom they marry." he looked disturbed at the last sentence.
Hermione looked at him with understanding and spoke, "Are you speaking from experience?" Draco smiled and nodded, "Astoria and I agreed for an arranged marriage. I did not know her and she did not know me. We assumed we would meld like our parents did but we soon came to realize that we were vasty diffrent people and staying together for society seemed like a burden. I am not lucky like you. I did not choose wisely."
Hermione laughed this time, "Me! you think I was lucky? you couldn't be more wrong Malfoy. Ron and I...we were hasty...we needed normalcy and so we rushed into marriage and after a few years of hard adjusting I just could not take it anymore. I was 25 when I understood that I made a mistake in selecting my mate for life. We both tried hard...dont get me wrong... we do love each other but not when we are tied together. I divorced him a year ago as soon as Rose finished her college. We are happy like this. so looks like we both were unlucky."
Draco looked up and his expression changed and he tried to move but he could not. Alarmed he asked Hermione to move and she found herself stuck as well. They both looked up and groaned...the mistletoes hung above them. Draco looked at her and she shook her head in defeat. He asked with a smirk on his face, "What say Granger...should we do it?"
Hermione giggled and answered, "As if we have a choice Malfoy. I can't be stuck here for long. I need to report to office tommorrow. so I guess we have to do it."
Draco smiled and leaned towards her while Hermione stood on her toes till they were face to face. Her heart thumped loudly while his nostrils flared and he whispered, "Here goes nothing..." and their lips met...hot and soft...silky and wet...they kissed lightly at first and at Hermione's invitation...deeply with their tongues dancing. Time passed and they stood connected till the mistletoe disappeared and they heard someone move. Draco opened his eyes and moved away slowly while Hermione gulped and stood on her heels biting her lips...memorising the sensation. Their eyes met and a spark passed between them. They were getting their breathing under control when someone called Draco and he had to leave Hermione, smiling apologetically at her. Hermione waved at him and moved on....

Hermione sighed at the memory. She had relived that kisses many times in her memory but now it felt wrong knowing Rose loved him. What was even more surprising was that Rose was pregnant. Hermione could not believe that Malfoy was so careless as to get her daughter pregnant and that too before marrying her. Although she had a nagging thought that maybe they were getting married because Rose got pregnant. Ron's reaction to Rose's pregancy and her choice for groom was epic. he had cursed Malfoy for hours before shouting at Rose for not using her education to make good choices. He almost broke the coffee table near him before Hermione intervened and hexed him to relax. She took him to her bedroom and they spoke for nearly two hours before Ron agreed to see his daughter at her engagement party. He however refused to talk to Malfoy as he feared he would lose his cool. Being a father he did not want to hurt his daughter and so he gave Hermione the responsibility to talk to Draco and get everything set... and then at that fateful party everything was destroyed in minutes...her poor innocent daughter killed before they could celebrate her happiness.
Tears sprung from her eyes as she re-lived that night. With great effort she stopped thinking about it and turned to see Draco. But Draco wasn't there he was murmuring and pacing along Rose's grave. He kept saying, "I can't anymore, I wont anymore...so sorry...so sorry." When Hermione stood and went to him, he stopped startled at her presence and avoided her eyes.
Hermione moved closer and caught his arm and asked, "Malfoy, what is the matter? why are you behaving like this? tell me."
Malfoy shook his head vigorously and replied, "I can't...I can't Hermione. I want to so much but...I can't because...because I will lose you and I dont want that to happen." He looked at her pleadingly and with such sadness that Hermione was alarmed. She took a deep breath and asked him again with renewed determination, "Look Malfoy, you have to stop blaming yourself. Just tell me the truth...tell me what is bothering you so much?"
Draco looked into her caramel eyes before shutting his grey ones and whispered, "The truth Granger... the truth is that Rose and I were never a couple...in fact we were never in love...we did not even have an affair. Ours....ours was a drunken one night stand...that was all that our relationship was. I am so sorry. I wanted to tell you the truth but....but then I was scared that you might hate me even more...I...I don't deserve your friendship or your compassion but I cannot ... cannot lie to you anymore and you deserve to know the truth...so...see you Granger." And with that he disapparated from the cemetary.
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