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For my family	By : dreamtrooper Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 13194 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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 looked worried as she realized that the room was shaking a bit. She leane towards Draco and captured his lips in a kiss. Started Draco stood still for a moment before kissing her back. By the time they parted the room had stopped shaking. Hermione looked into Draco's eyes and spoke softly, "Draco, I am really tired. It is okay if we go to bed now? I know it is a bit early but I am feeling really tired." Draco looked anxious and taking her hand, nodded, "Of course love, lets go."
She had tried to distract him by her touches and kisses. She was even successful when he forgot everything and gave her his entire attention. He made love to her softly and slowly like she was made of glass. She slowly made him go faster and harder. After an hour they were both sated and she fell asleep. But Draco lay awake still thinking about Astoria and her attempt to kill Hermione. He chided himself for listening to Hermione and giving that letter to Adrian. Astoria's actions were because of that letter. He should have waited like he planned to till the babies were born and then find her for divorce. If he had not been so hasty to get a divorce from Astoria, she wouldn't have attacked his family like this.
It was dawn when Hermione woke and she was surprised to see Draco wide awake sleeping beside her. Yawning slightly she asked, "Love, did you even sleep last night? You look like you have been in this same position all night long."
Draco smiled and nodded, "Sleep evaded me. I need to do something about Astoria. I wont be able to feel rested until I have got this sorted." Saying that he got up.
Astoria woke up to feel Adrian's heart thumping. She lifted her head from his chest and looked around. They were in their bedroom. The last Astoria remembered was kissing Adrian and then he picked her up bridal style and brought her to their room. Last night he had kissed her and kissed her for hours, never letting her go. She felt safe and warm in his arms. Even though she still cried, she did not know when she fell asleep between her sobs. The sunrays were illuminating their bedroom and it seemed so much brighter than yesterday. Her heart pained as she recollected yesterday's events.
She felt ashamed of herself. She had been a stupid woman to have believed David so blindly. She remembered how sweet he had been with her never insulting her, always being the gentleman and all that caring he showed, but everything was fake. He had been a bastard and she had been the fool who fell for his charms. She recalled with horror the time when she was crying for the loss of her muggle friend and he had consoled her, understanding her pain so much. That monster had only been acting. She felt angry with herself for having lost twenty years of her life trying to avenge a shit-bag who never deserved even her compassion. Tears ran down her cheeks as she remembered her attack on Hermione. She still could not believe that she was so possessed that she did not realize what it meant to kill a mother and her three babies. She sniffed her tears away. She was not going to wallow in self-pity any more. She had done that the whole night. She was going to seek absolution. She had to apologise to a lot of people but before that she realized that she needed to thank Adrian for loving her and taking care of her. She still did not understand why Adrian still loved her. If he had been someone else, he would have thrown her out on the road to protect himself and his family's honour. Instead he stood by her and made her see the truth. Unconsciously she compared David and Adrian and she found herself crying for making such a wrong choice.
Getting up from the bed, she wrapped a robe around her naked body. Adrian had only kissed her throughout the night making her feel safe. She then went to the drawing room. There she opened the box and took out Draco's letter and the divorce papers. She used a spell to make it intact again after she had crumbled it in rage yesterday. She signed her married name for the last time ‘Astoria Malfoy' on the papers giving her consent for divorce. She then set out to write a letter to him.
Draco,
You were so right when you said that we were neighbours because we hardly had a relationship and I know I was the reason for it. In the starting years of our marriage I saw you make an effort to make me feel happy and comfortable. You wanted to give our marriage a real try but I was too blind to see that.
You see I fell in love with David when I was just fifteen. He was a pureblood with excellent manners and a sweet tongue. He had me under his charm for a long time. I could not see any body beyond him, not even my family who were looking out for me at that time. I loved him with all my heart and was already planning for our wedding which was going to take place when the war was over. I had my goal, I was to be his wife and the mother of his children like every pureblood bride. So you can imagine my pain when he died and was accused of being a death eater. I had promised myself that I would take my revenge. And so I married you, son of Lucius Malfoy who killed my David. I had vowed to leave your family heirless so that you would know the pain of not having a family. I lied when I said I did not know why I was not getting pregnant. I was responsible for that. I had my hate for your father to feed on everyday. That kept me going and even though you were not to blame, you were hurt in the process. When we went to the Muggle doctor, he suggested that diluting your bloodline would hurt your family more and so I schemed with him. I was still under the false notion that what I was doing was right but I was not.
Adrian saved me. When I ran from your family I took shelter in his house. He made me realize what I was doing was wrong in fact it was down right criminal. He also showed me David’s real face as a death eater and a foul man. He deserved death. I am ashamed for having loved such a lowly creature for so long. I am even more ashamed for having tortured your family unnecessarily for twenty years.
I know that I do not deserve your forgiveness and so will not beg for the same. You may use this letter as proof of my sins against you and your family. I am glad that my attempt on Hermione was useless. I am happy that your family is safe. I know that my punishment is due for having lied to you for two decades. I deserve to go to Azkaban. My only solace is that you found your soul mate and are having the children you very much deserve. I hope and pray that you live a happy and content life from now on. I vow to never harm your family ever again. I have signed the divorce papers that you sent. Maybe this is the last time we will communicate. Before ending the letter I want to say that I am very very sorry for what I did to you and Hermione. And even though I don’t deserve it I still want to beg for your forgiveness. Please forgive me Draco.
Astoria Greengrass.
She summoned the owl and sent both papers to Draco. She then returned to Adrian who was still asleep. She snuggled up to him and he spoke in a voice hoarse with sleep, “Where did you go? I was worried.” She smiled and replied, “I went to set someone free.” She leaned and kissed him before burying get her heading his chest as his arms went around her.
Hermione looked up as she heard an owl knock-on their bedroom window. Draco came out of their bathroom and opened the window for it to stand on the dresser. He took the papers and then gave it some treats before letting it fly. He opened the letters and snorted in disdain. He read them and then threw them to let Hermione read them. Hermione read Astoria’s letter and understood that Astoria was repenting but Draco seemed unconvinced. She got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to get ready. She came out after twenty minutes all fresh and clean only to see Draco still holding the letter and reading it again.
Sighing she went and sat beside him on their bed, “Are you still going to kill her? She seems to have understood her mistake. Maybe you should consider letting it go.”
Draco looked into her brown eyes and smirked, “Twenty years Hermione, twenty years spent trying to become a father, trying to know what was it that was wrong with me? For twenty years I did not sleep happily because of what my parents expected and of what I had hoped for. After the war all I wanted was some peace...some semblance of normalcy to know that I was still alive and life was worth living. After my father was pardoned people lost all respect for our family. And it hurt because it is very hard to see a person who bowed to you before was now spitting at your feet. It took much effort for us to become relevant again. But even that didn’t make me happy. All I wanted was my child so that I could correct what my father had wronged. And my heart broke every time a healer came to us and told us that he saw nothing wrong with me and yet we couldn’t get pregnant. And every time Astoria cried I felt like I failed her. And now I come to know that it is also her doing...hmm. .she must have been laughing every time I apologized to her, assuring her that we will seek another’s opinion. It just hurt so much Hermione! I trusted her and she betrayed me for twenty years. She destroyed my life and now she tried to kill you and our children. After twenty years, you are the only person who made me happy. After I knew I was to become a father, I have slept every night worrying if my dream would come true or not. Cant you see? I cannot imagine my life without you now. I would have gone mad with grief if I had lost you yesterday. You dont know how stressed I am thinking if there would be another attack by her. Yet you want me to let it go. ...No! I will do what needs to be done. I cannot forgive her so easily. I am not you.”
Hermione looked into his wet gray eyes and nodded, “I understand now why you feel so bitter. We hurt the most when people we trust betray us. I am sorry I did not try to see your point but just think about this Draco. If you were given a second chance by Harry to correct your mistakes, don’t you think Astoria deserves the same? I will not stop you but think about this before you act love.” Saying that she kissed him and left to bring their breakfast.
Draco knocked on the door and waited for a few seconds before Harry opened it. He was surprised to see him at his home so early in the morning. He looked inside his house furtively before inviting Draco inside. Draco greeted him and stepped inside. He was about to be seated when he saw Adrian and stopped. Adrian looked at him surprised as well and no one spoke for a few long seconds. Harry cleared his throat and asked Draco to sit down as he had some news. Draco sat down cautiously with a frown on his face. Adrian greeted him and Draco replied to him stiffly.
“Adrian is here with Astoria’s confession. He knows that she sent you a letter but that might not stand up in court so he brought a full confession. He wants me to use it if you ever thought of pressing charges against her. She is ready for her punishment but he is requesting we delay it.” Harry ended his talk with a pause.
Adrian saw his chance and took it, “Draco I know you want her to be punished and I agree but you also need to understand that she was completely charmed by that bastard and was deeply in love with him. She did not know that he was a death eater. He had kept that information from her. I know you do not care about that but the truth is that she is repenting but she also needs therapy. Cho is our healer and she said that if we continue guiding her then she might be able to accept who she is and what she did before attempting suicide like she is thinking of for some hours now. I gave her a sleeping draught. She needs help Draco. She is not a crazy person just a misguided one. I will take care of her. I will make sure she harms no one...especially you. Just give us a few months. Please...I beg you...give her a second chance.”
Draco stood up and looked at Harry, “What do you think?”
Harry shrugged his shoulders and replied shifting his Weight on his left foot, “Your call but I will have their house watched and make sure your family is safe.”
Turning to Adrian Draco asked, “How much time do you need?”
Adrian stood looking hopefully at him and replied, “Cho said something about six months to a year for the therapy to take affect completely.”
Draco nodded and spoke, “Fine, you have nine months and after that if I do not see any change in her I am taking care of her. That goes for you too Potter. You will not interfere if she tries to hurt my family. Adrian I need to you make sure that she knows the consequences of her actions because if she tries anything.....anything to hurt Hermione or my children...then I will come after her and make her pay so hard that she will wish she was dead. My family is off limits. I don’t want to see her or hear from her until my babies are born. I think she will understand that after the way she betrayed me. Be careful Adrian, you’ve taken a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. And oh! Just to let you know if she hurts my family I am coming after you too!” Saying that Draco walked out to the main door and left banging the door closed.
As soon as he left, the furniture including the lamps and the stools which were at least two feet in the air fell to the ground making all kinds of noises. Adrian cringed and was shocked, “Sooooo, how long had that been going on. I mean does he even know what is happening around him when he gets that way?”
Harry looked just as bewildered and smiled, “ I guess it started when he soul bonded with Hermione. This is the second time I have seen things going up in the air when he gets angry and again this time it was about Hermione getting hurt. Maybe his magic has gotten stronger since the bond. I just hope he is able to control it in the future.”
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