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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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Hermione watched as Malfoy was levitated away on a stretcher by Alex and Khira before hearing Ron and Harry rushing over from the other side of the hall. Ron had a goofy grin on his face and Harry looked to be holding in his laughter. She turned to look at them and they both broke, falling into a pit of laughter.

“Hermione what did you do?!” Ron asked, after a few minutes, having seen the look on Alex's face.

“Just a simple propulsion spell after using an absorption spell on a shield” she said with a shrug, “You think he'll be okay?”

“For all those years he's been treating us like crap it's about time Malfoy was knocked on his arse” Ron stated.

“Ms. Granger, he will be alright. He just passed out because of the force of the spell” Khira stated, walking back in with Alex behind her.

“I didn't hurt him too bad did I?”

“I think the only thing that will be hurt is his pride” Alex stated with a smirk, “The fact though that you used that combination. I have to ask why did you do that?”

“Malfoy is known for his not thinking things through a hundred percent of the time. He can be baited easily sometimes, and its those moments when he is, that he's vulnerable. Power is one of the things that lures him, so I used that against him.”

“Hermione, I heard the spells you were muttering” Alex stated and Hermione looked confused, “I usually do not tell people this, but I am half vampire, half witch. My father had many mistresses and one of them, Maria who was a witch, became pregnant with me shortly after. I was born nine months later but my mother died giving birth to me. I was raised here in the Manor by my father. Khira is also half vampire, but only because she is my mate and I turned her when we bonded. We are both still considered human, but retain the occasional need for blood, advanced senses, and speed. We're immune to sunlight, garlic and all that nonsense, but we do hate garlic anyway so it wont matter.”

“So you knew all along I was setting him up.”

“I did. I am very surprised though that you held that spell as long as you did. If you'd held it any longer, you'd have possibly killed him. I was just about to tell you to release it before you did” she stated and Hermione instantly felt bad, “Do not worry, he will be fine. He'll have a headache and a bruised ego for a while. In a couple days he'll be back to his spoiled self.”

“Why is he like that? The attitude he has...Is it really because of Lucius?” she asked quietly.

“Yes, unfortunately it is. I have seen the side of Draco that you wouldn't expect from someone so cold. He has a love for potions, that rivals that of his godfather Snape. He's not cruel, he is just misunderstood. I used to have him come here and visit once every summer in the beginning so he could be tutored here without Lucius knowing what he was learning. Last year he told me what he did, how he had been a part of Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad. How he heard her preach about the Dark Lord as if he were a god” she stated, looking around at all of them, before walking to the window and continuing, “I told him the truth. Told him who Tom Riddle really was, that he was a half blood. I showed him that it was not all black and white, and took him to a family friend. She was a muggleborn. I didn't tell him until after that night, that she was, and asked him plainly, did he see any difference between her and purebloods? He stated he didn't. That they were all the same. I know Draco and I know that the only reason he acts the way he does, is because he wanted recognition from his father and now that Lucius killed Narcissa, I am certain all attempts of that will cease to exist.”

“So he's just trying to find someone to accept him for who he is. Not what they want him to be.”

“Exactly,” she replied, turning to look at Hermione.

Later that evening they were all sitting at the dinner table eating and talking. Draco had still not woken up and Hermione was starting to feel worse as each minute passed and he hadn't woken up. She was told he was going to be fine, but it did not stop her from feeling sad. She pushed the feelings down and went back to eating her chicken and laughed as Ron told an overly exaggerated version of a story. Alex noticed her mood change and kept quiet. After they were all finished eating, Khira offered to show the boys the theater room, leaving Alex to talk to Hermione.

“Hermione how about we take a walk outside in the gardens” she suggested and Hermione nodded, following her out the door. Once outside, Alex led her to the huge fountain before turning back to her, “Your mood inside was not left unnoticed by myself and Khira. I know you're feeling bad about what happened, but it is nothing to feel bad about.”

“What you told me earlier about how he is just looking for acceptance. If he truly did change, I would be willing to accept him, but I know Harry and Ron wouldn't. There's just too much hostility with them.”

“Potter and Weasley would accept him if you did Hermione. They won't at first. I know for sure they won't, but they will eventually” she stated as they walked along the path.

“I don't know why, but seeing him chasing his father in that vision, and then hearing you talk like you did about him. They seem like two different people.”

“What you saw is the version of Draco if he is allowed to stew in his anger and not learn to control it. Hatred can drive humans to the point that they are consumed so much by it, and it will cause them to do evil things. Look at Tom Riddle and what he became. He was a young boy, abandoned by his father, raised in a muggle orphanage, and very narcissistic and cruel by the young age of fifteen. He was practically bred to be evil. Draco was raised to believe that blood mattered, but if that truly was the case, then why is it that he is being bested every year by a muggleborn?” she said and Hermione smiled lightly.

“I guess you're right. I just hope he learns to control himself. Lucius deserves to rot in prison. Not to be killed and there be no punishment for him.”

“I agree and I also think that if there are any instances that Draco does show that side, that you will be the one that is able to rein him in. Your grandmother seems to think that the two of you would get along nicely if you just got over your hatred of each other.” Alex watched as Hermione shook her head at this knowledge.

“I'm guessing she knows what happens with me and him and told you?” Hermione asked and Alex shrugged.

“She told me simply that you two would work best together-”

“You're lying. You won't tell me what she really said because you were told not to do it,” Hermione stated, cutting her off.

“Brightest witch of your age indeed.”

“I won't promise to be nice to him. There is lots of bad blood between us. I will try though, as I have been already.”

“That is all I ask Hermione. That you at least try” Alex stated, stopping at a particular flower in the garden, and running her hand over it, “My father used to always say this one saying, and I think it applies here as well. In English it says 'Those who are ignorant are known for their weakness. However, it takes a man admitting his ignorance to show his true strength.' Would you agree that it in a way symbolizes Draco?”

“Yes, I do.”

“That is why I believe you may be the one that can make him admit it” she said, looking back up at the house and seeing Khira standing on the steps, “I will leave you to think this over, and you can tell me later on if you are willing to try doing so. I believe that since today you showed your true magical strength, that it best that I train Draco to be on your level. I only have two months to prepare you four before you return to Hogwarts. I will be a professor there, but I do not know how much time I will have to train you during the school year. I will most likely have you and him studying and training on your own, since you both are more hands on and able to do training without much instruction. Potter will be a problem but I can handle that. It is Weasley I worry about. I still see his hatred for Draco bubbling below the surface. One mistake and I believe he could snap and send Draco into a blind rage.”

“I'll see you tomorrow morning Alex. I think I'm going to walk around a bit more and then I'll go up to my room to rest.”

“See you in the morning Hermione. Good night” she smiled and walked up to the house, leaving the young Gryffindor to think things over.

Hermione walked around the garden for a few more minutes before making a decision. She walked back up to the house and to the second level, before walking down to Malfoy's room. She knocked lightly before slowly peeking in the door to see he was still passed out and looked around before stepping inside. She walked over to where he was lying and sat down in the chair next to the bed. As she sat there and looked at him she noticed he was slightly sweating, so she took the cloth from the bowl of water on the bedside table and rung it out slightly, before dabbing his forehead with it. As she went to pull away his hand came up to grab hers, and held her wrist tight.

“What are you doing in here?” he asked quietly, opening his eyes to look at her.

“I came in here to check on how you were doing. I didn't mean for the spell to do what it did-”

“You held the spell for too long, and it absorbed too much magic. You could have killed me!” he stated, cutting her off.

“I know, and I'm sorry! I didn't mean for it to happen” she said, looking away.

“Why did you do it then?” he said and she looked back at him.

“I don't know why. I just felt I needed to prove my strength. Prove that I was the better duelist against you” she said quietly, before he released her wrist and sat up.

“You are a better duelist. You can easily knock any of the guys at Hogwarts on their arses. Why you doubt that, I will never understand Granger”
she smiled slightly upon hearing this.

“I didn't mean to hurt you that much Draco” she said it so quietly he barely caught his name being said.

“Your magic isn't balanced. You don't have true balance because of your wand not being right for you anymore” he said, her looking up at him.

“Yours isn't so balanced either” she said, sitting back in the chair next to the bed, “what blood did you inherit?”

“Elf slightly, but also veela. My mother's side had it three generations ago, but they thought it died out, since it was a dormant trait” he said, and she noticed the sadness invade his eyes.

“I'm really sorry about your mum” Hermione stated, moving to sit on the bed next to him, and placing her hand on top of his, “No one deserves what happened to her.”

“I heard the fight. I heard it and cast the stupid silencing spell. If I'd have gone in there it might have been me instead of her!” he stated, a tear dripping down his cheek.

“If you'd have gone in there you WOULD be dead right now. How would your mum feel if that were to have happened? She sacrificed herself so you could live on. That is how it should be. Don't make her death be in vain. That vision I had. Don't let it happen. You're better than Lucius and you can prove it by being your own self. Letting your hatred for him consume you will just make it worse for you.”

“I want to kill him. I want him dead!” he growled and she saw his eyes flash as he looked at her, before looking away.

“Malfoy look at me. Look at me!” she said, grabbing his face and forcing him to look at her, “Your father would only be given freedom if you kill him. It would be better for him to rot inside Azkaban. Make him pay for what he did there instead.”

“You don't know what it is like” he said, yanking his head free of her hold.

“You're right I don't, but I do know that no one should have to live with the self hatred and anger for what he did.”

“You don't understand Granger. You never will” he said, turning on his side away from her.

“You would be surprised Malfoy” she said, standing up and walking to the door, before turning back to look at him, “Think it over Malfoy. I'll be around if you ever want to talk.”

For the next week the two of them trained, meditated, and dueled daily, but Alex refused to let the same incident happen again making sure they only used shields and stunners. Harry had finished his essay and started on Occlumency, but was barely able to knock Alex out of his mind. She would give him hints and tips but it still didn't work well for him. She was afraid he would never grasp the technique. After Ron finished his essay the third day, Khira started working with him on meditation and controlling and forming the water with his wand. He was able to fully control it, having used his magic one day to throw a bubble of water on Draco, before both of them started arguing and a couple curses were thrown. Alex stopped them both immediately, and set them both to doing exercises across the room from each other, warning Ron never to do what he had done again. As she went back to working with Hermione she noticed the shift in hers and Draco's magic. There was something truly upsetting the both of them. They barely talked, and it made it hard for them both to be in the same room. After the first week it had started grating on Alex's nerves. The following Friday, she had decided enough was enough and was going to pull them all out of the funk they were in.

“Alright, I've had enough. What is going on with you two?” she stated looking at Hermione and Draco.

“What are you talking about?”

“Don't play games with me Draco. I know she talked to you the night you passed out. The house elves told me you were awake and she was in the room with you. What happened that has caused this rift from hell with you two?”

“I don't want to talk about it” he said quietly, starting to turn away.

“Draco Lucius Malfoy you will not turn your back on me when I am speaking to you!” she roared at him and he glared at her.

“I don't want to talk about it!-”

“Talk about what? How your father killed your mother, and now you want revenge because you couldn't stop it? Or maybe you're not wanting to talk about the fact that you don't hate muggleborns, you never have, and that you only acted how you did so DADDY would show a little bit of love and caring for you?” she roared, stepping closer to him.

“You don't know SHIT!”

“I know enough Draco. I didn't sit there and watch my best friend get killed by her husband to then watch the boy she made me vow to protect ruin his life by chasing after his father and killing him! You are better than Lucius and it is time you start showing it Draco!” she yelled, as Khira, Ron, and Harry appeared at the door.

“Alex stop it!” Khira growled at her, but froze upon seeing Draco's face.

“He knows I'm right” Alex pushed on, ignoring the tears falling down the blonds face freely, “I would have stopped it if I could have Draco, but your mother made me vow to save you. 'No matter what happens here tonight Alex, protect him. Protect him and show him the right path.' That's what she said. Your mother accepted her fate, and put your life in my hands. She begged and pleaded with me over the years that when the time came I would show you the truth and show you that it is not all black and white, and there are shades of gray in this world. I did that last year and I will continue to do so because you are like the son I never had. So what if you do kill Lucius, what then? What are you going to do after that?”

“I don't know.”

“Let me tell you what you're going to do. You'll drown yourself in the hatred and sadness, because his death will not bring her back. You'll still feel like shite! You'll be mad at the world, and you won't give a damn about anyone. When it's all done and over with, you'll either drink yourself to death, or beg someone on the streets to end your life for you by using your wand, because you won't be able to live with knowing that after all that anger, and sadness boiled up inside you that his death meant nothing changed” she glared at him as she said this, but lowered her voice, “Now you tell me, do you want to have that happen, or do you want to get back at him and prove to him you are the better man by being your own person and taking control of your own life, and being the person your mother wanted you to be?”

“My own person” he said quietly, and she nodded.

“Good” she said and turned to Khira, “Tonight we're all going out. I already floo called Andrei and told him we'd be at the club later. I suggest you all go and get dressed.”

“You sure that's a good idea, taking them there?” she stated motioning to the four of them.

“Why not take them there?”

“A goth club isn't where I would expect to see them” she said with a smirk.

“That's why we're taking them there. No one will think to look there. They'll have fun regardless” she said and turned to Draco, “Do you want me to cut your hair for you?”

“Yes” he said with a nod, and she nodded back.

“Follow me and we'll do that really fast” she said and he walked out with her.

“I think all three of you should go get dressed. Do any of you have dark colored clothes?”

“I have some slacks that's black and a navy blue shirt. Will that do?” Harry asked and she nodded, before he turned and walked out of the room.

“I know what I'll wear” Hermione said, rushing out of the room.

“I don't have anything good to wear” Ron stated with a downcast look.

“Let's see if we can find you anything. If we need to, we'll transfigure you something to wear” Khira said and led him back to his room to look for clothes.

Later that evening Alex and was waiting downstairs in the foyer with Harry and Ron for the other three to arrive. She was dressed in a black button up waistcoat vest, dark green undershirt and black pants with silver pinstripes. She looked at the two young men and chuckled to herself at their attire. Harry was wearing a tight skin button up shirt that cling to all of his muscles, and some black slacks with a leather belt. His hair was slightly spiked, which was a major feat because of his unruly hair. Ron was wearing a dark blue t-shirt, and black slacks and he had his hair with a grunge look. Just then she looked up and smirked as Khira and Draco walked down the stairs. Draco's hair was now just slightly spiked. He was wearing black cargo pants and a black tight t-shirt. He was also wearing a silver chain necklace and black military style boots. The small emerald stud in his ear was now visible as well. He had not told many people about his ear piercing.

“Wow Draco! That look really suits you!” she stated as they reached the bottom of the stairs, “Khira doesn't look too bad either.”

“Oh shut it you bitch!” she said with a laugh, “You love it and you know it!”

“I will never tell” Alex said and looked at her wife smiling at her attire.

Khira was wearing a corset top with flared pants and had her hair up in a tight ponytail . She wore a black choker around her neck, that held a emerald and had a silver fleur-de-lis on each side of it. Her smile grew upon seeing the choker and she ran her fingers over the gemstone before she looked back at Draco to see him roll his eyes.

“Blimey!” they heard Ron say and all looked up to see Hermione on the steps. She was in a no sleeve black midnight top, with black jeans that hugged her hips in the right places. Her hair was done in a simple bun and she had dark eye shadow to bring out the color of her eyes.

“Alright, all of us are ready, so here is what we're going to do. We're going to floo to the office above the club, which is Andrei's office. Once there, we'll head downstairs, and enter the club. Andrei has told me that tonight the drinks are free for all of us until midnight, and seeing as it's currently 9p.m. I give it about an hour before Khira is completely trashed” she
stated, before being slapped by her wife which caused her to laugh, before leading them all through the floo and to the club for a night of fun.

As the six of them arrived at the club they could hear the techno beats pounding against the floor. Hermione smiled as she recognized the song. She had gone to a muggle club with her cousin the previous year to celebrate her birthday. Draco didn't recognize the song, but he did enjoy the beat to it. He walked behind all of them and down the stairs, before seeing a bald man with a goatee and hoop earrings practically jump upon seeing Khira and them, and rush over. He immediately grabbed the woman and hugged her.

“Andrei, you know Alex doesn't like it when you show so much affection” she said and he laughed, turning towards Alex.

“Honey, you know I don't want your woman. You can have her all you want” he said, and Draco heard Weasley mutter 'someone's bent' before being slapped by Hermione.

“Yes I know that Andrei, she was only joking” Alex said before turning to the four young adults, “These are my guests, Draco, Hermione, Harry, and Ron. They're not used to this lifestyle though.”

“Hello and welcome to the Pale Moon. I am the owner Andrei, and all your drinks will be on the house until midnight. So if you plan on getting wasted, be sure to do it quickly” he said before someone called his name behind the bar, “Sorry but I have to go and take care of this. I will check in on all of you later. Your usual table has been held for you Alex.”

“Thank you Andrei” she said and watched as he left, before leading them over to the table in the corner, “We'll order our drinks before dancing if any of us want to. I will tell you guys though, avoid the middle of the floor. The industrial dancers will have you thrown out if you get in their way.”

“Industrial dancers?” Harry asked, and she nodded to the center of the floor, “What kind of dance is that?”

“That is industrial dancing. It's basically moving your arms, legs, and hips to the beat, and accentuating the bass of the song. Khira and I still dance from time to time.”

“Haven't done it in almost a year. I am a bit rusty-”

“Nonsense! Half these kids in here don't know how to dance for shit. I say by the end of the night you show them a thing or two” Alex stated as a waitress came over to them.

“Hey Alex and Khira! Who's your friends?” the girl asked with a bright smile. She was wearing a black corset and miniskirt, along with boots and her hair had multiple strips of neon green in them.

“Sam, this is Draco, Hermione, Ron, and Harry. You remember Draco from last year” Alex stated and the girl nodded, winking at the blond.

“Oh I definitely do” she said dreamily, “You going to dance tonight?”

“I don't know yet. Probably not” he stated.

“Shame” she replied with a sad tone, before turning to Alex, “So what can I get all of you to drink?”

“Who of all of us is drinking?” Alex asked and all their hands shot up, even Hermione's

“I am!” Hermione said and surprising the guys, “What? I like to have fun sometimes.”

“Alright, a couple bottles of firewhiskey, 8 butterbeers, and couple shots of vodka should be good for now” Alex stated and the girl nodded before leaving.

“You drink Hermione?” Ron asked and she nodded, “I would've never believed it. Also, why order so much liquor?”

“You would be surprised to know Ron that I actually do have fun from time to time” she stated, rolling her eyes at the boy, “Also I think the liquor is mostly for Alex and Khira. Russians are known for their drinking.”

“Enough you two” Alex stated, looking around before leaning in, “Yes, me and Khira like to drink. Also the reason I brought all of us here is to have a bit of relaxation before Snape arrives tomorrow evening. ”

“He's coming tomorrow?” Draco asked and she nodded, making him groan, “Bloody git needs to learn to bugger off!”

“I think that is something all of us agree on” Harry said and they all nodded.

“I'm glad we're all in agreement, because tomorrow is going to be a big pain in our arses. In the morning Ollivander will come and you two will get your wands, but I need you two to train with those wands prior to Snape arriving. Just get used to them and such, because when he arrives, I'm going to duel Draco, but I want Hermione to show him the shield technique, but only on a small scale. I don't want him to know how long you can truly hold it” she stated and they nodded, “Potter, he will likely push to see how quickly you can push him out. Unfortunately, we haven't made much progress, so he'll complain about that. Weasley he won't even care about.”

“Because I don't matter, since I'm not Hermione or Harry-”

“No, because you'll be in the library with me, studying” Khira stated and he groaned, “Would you rather Snape know that you can control water and move it as you please?”

“Good point” he stated, just as Sam came back placing their drinks on the table along with some shot glasses.

“Have fun you guys! If you need anything just let me know” she said and walked away to a few tables down.

“Now I never got to say it, so the first shots are going towards it” Alex said, pouring everyone a shot, as her and Khira took the two vodka shots, “Happy late birthday Draco!”

“Thanks” he stated, clinking his glass against everyone’s and downing the shot in one gulp, “That stuff burns like hell.”

“Why do you think I ordered the butterbeers to go with them?” Alex stated, cracking one bottle open and preparing another shot of firewhiskey, “Simple method. Drink a shot of firewhiskey, and follow it with a drink of butterbeer. It will dull the burn, but not the potency.”

Draco tried the drink and nodded his satisfaction before they all started taking turns on the shots and talking. After an hour or so they'd all had at least three shots, Alex and Khira drinking nearly twice as much as the teens, and Hermione decided she was done for the time being, Draco choosing the same after two more shots. They both looked around and watched everyone dancing. Alex smirked at Khira and stood up, pulling her wife with her as a song came over the speakers and Draco listened to the lyrics while watching the two of them dancing. As they danced he could see Alex singing the song to her wife.

Draco smirked as he saw the two of them together and knew they were drunk and using their abilities to control the moods of everyone around them. Alex was very possessive of Khira, and refused to let anyone she didn't approve of near her wife. Her abilities let her know who wanted a chance, and she communicated with Khira the knowledge telepathically. He looked back at the three Gryffindors and rolled his eyes upon seeing Potter and Weasley looking at them with desire.

“Give it up you two. They're using their abilities. So pick your tongues up off the floor and close your mouths” he stated and they both looked to snap out of it.

“What?” Ron asked, sounding confused.

“Alex is able to read the minds of those around her, while Khira can control emotions. Alex is possessive as hell, so she's letting Khira know who wants her and then Khira influences them to not want her. They're doing what they're doing to you two as a joke” he said, going back to watch them. They continued dancing for another ten minutes or so before coming back to the table.

“You told them about our abilities didn't you? You are such a bastard” Khira stated and he shrugged.

“Care to dance to call it even?” he asked and she smirked, looked at Alex who nodded, before standing up and taking his hand.

As Draco led her out onto the dance floor he immediately felt a wave of emotion wash over him. The wave was that of pure happiness and he knew she was doing it to keep his mind off his mother's death. He decided to let it be and continued dancing with the woman. He noticed a few people started staring at them, especially Hermione.

“He's not that bad of a dancer really” Hermione said, watching the two of them dancing.

“No he's not” Alex stated, looking back at the three Gryffindors, seeing Ron and Harry were talking and not paying attention, so she whispered, “Why don't you dance with him?”

“I can't do that!” Hermione said, looking quickly at the other two.

“Why not? It isn't like you haven't wanted to dance all night. Besides, those two aren't going to ask. They're happy just coming here and getting drunk” Alex stated, nodding at Harry and Ron who were drinking a shot each.

“Ron will kill us if I do it. He won't let me live it down. The last time I danced with someone he didn't like he said I was fraternizing with the enemy” she said, recalling the Yule Ball.

“Hermione...I'm not stupid. I know you don't give a damn what those two think” she said, holding her hand up when the girl protested, “If you want to dance with him, then I will walk us down there and you can dance with him while I dance with Khira. IF Ron makes a scene, I'll have a house elf come and get him from the Manor, take him back there, and lock him in his room for the night.”

“Okay, I'll dance with him, but don't be surprised if we hear complaining from Ron afterward.”

“There's that Gryffindor courage!” she stated, standing up and waiting for the other girl to stand up.

“Where you going 'Mione?” Ron instantly asked, before Alex turned to him.

“Since you two won't ask her to dance, I'm going to pry my wife from Draco's arms and dance with her, while Hermione here gets to dance with him,” Alex stated, noticing Ron's ears quickly turning red before she leaned over the table and glared at him, “I expect you to not say a damn word while I do it as well Weasley. If you wanted to dance with Hermione you should have asked, but you are NOT going to tell her who she can and cannot dance with just because you're jealous. Is that clear?”

“Yes” he said angrily, crossing his arms over his chest and glaring at them.

“We'll be back soon. You two
boys enjoy the rest of the beer and whiskey” she said, pulling Hermione behind her.

“I think she likes you, but won't tell anyone” Khira stated, and Draco looked at her, “Don't think that I'm blind Draco. I know you like her to some degree. You always did like girls with brains more than looks.”

“It wouldn't matter. My veela blood wouldn't allow it since I have a mate out there somewhere-”

“A mate that at the moment is unknown. If you want to pursue her, go for it. Personally Alex and I agree you two would make a cute couple” she said, cutting him off.

“You and Alex meddle too much. You're the same as Amelia”

“Alex is going to be down here soon with Hermione and she wants you two to dance together, but so do I” she said and he stopped moving.

“I can't-”

“You will, because you and her are the key to getting the four of you trained. Hermione is going to be the one to help you with your strengths, and your weaknesses, as are you for her. You both need this” she said looking him in the eye.

“Weasley will kill us!” he said quietly, seeing the two of them walking over.

“No he won't. Alex is made sure of it”

“Mind if I get a dance with my wife Draco?” Alex asked when they reached her and he saw the mischief in her eyes, “Besides, this lovely young lady with me has been dying to dance and those two dimwits up there wont ask her. I figured she could dance with you.”

“Sure” he said, smirking at her, before Hermione stepped over, “They set us up.”

“Yeah they did,” she nodded, “So how are we going to do this. It's already weird enough-”

“Just follow my lead” he said, placing his hands on her hips and pulling her a little closer, as she placed her hands on his shoulders.

Hermione let Draco take the lead and was glad. Pretty soon they were both moving to the beat, and enjoying dancing to each song as they came up. Soon a slightly darker song came on and after about a minute, she heard someone singing the song and looked up to notice it was him, and he had his eyes closed. As she listened to him sing she felt so many emotions roll over them both; sadness, happiness, and even lust seemed to be felt. She looked next to them and saw Alex and Khira both were smirking at them and growled lightly, her eyes turning a fiery honey gold, which caused the two to stare at each other in astonishment. She began listening to Draco singing again and let the emotions wash over her again.

So I resolved to make amends
To heal the damage I had done
But I could never stop the torrent
Of those regrets still yet to come

Regret is a dull and rusted blade
That covers me with scars that never fade
These wounds, like a catalog of flaws
Serve to remind me of all the pain I've caused

When he finished singing the song, he opened his eyes and looked at her, gasping upon noticing the golden color of her eyes. He suddenly felt a warmth wash over him, and her eyebrows raised up in confusion.

“What is it?” She asked quietly.

“Your eyes. They're glowing.”

“What?” she said, starting to pull away, the glow in her eyes fading.

“Stop! Don't move,” he said, holding her in place, “Look at me.”

She looked back at him, and the warmth washed over him again and her eyes glowed slightly. He gasped, looking over at Alex and Khira, who were both looking at them with questioning gazes. He looked back at Hermione and noticed the golden color faded again, but the warmth hadn't. As he stepped back from her, he felt the warmth subside.

“I have to go!” he said quickly, rushing through the crowd to the stairs, but was stopped by Alex grabbing his shoulder.

“Stop Draco!”

“What the hell happened Alex?” he said, turning on her, “Why did her eyes glow?”

“I'll try and explain everything tomorrow morning, because even I don't know right now” she stated, and he glared at her, “Just let me have the night to think it over and I'll tell you my theories tomorrow. Just come back to the table.”

“Alright” he said, and she led him back over to the table, sitting next to the Gryffindors, while he sat next to Khira, Hermione on Khira's other side.

“Have fun Malfoy?” Ron asked while glaring at him and was smacked across the head by Alex, “What the bloody hell was that for?”

“Do you not remember our talk before I went to dance with my wife?” she said plainly and he went quiet.

“How about one more drink for all of us?” Khira stated, and poured them all a shot of the whiskey, passing them around.

“What shall we drink to?” Harry asked.

“To the fall of the Dark Lord” Alex stated looking around at all of them, “May there one day be peace for all of us to live how we choose to live.”

“I'll drink to that” Harry stated, and they all raised their glasses, before knocking back the contents.

Alex and the three boys each had a few more shots before deciding they were finished, each of their words starting to slur and them feeling the room start spinning. Khira and Hermione finished off the two final butterbeers and they all sat there listening to the music, Alex humming along to the songs. Draco looked around at all of them, before leaning his head back against the seat, closing his eyes slightly.

“I can't wait for this war to be over” he said, and the three Gryffindors stared at him, “For so long I believed that it was all about blood purity. Blood doesn't mean shit no more. For any pure blood to sit there and say they are PURE is a crock of shit. Look at me, I've got elf and veela. I'm no more a pureblood than Potter.”

“The difference between you and them, is at least you're willing to admit that you're not pure” Harry stated, words slurred, making Alex look at Hermione with raised eyebrows.

'Those who are ignorant are known for their weakness. However, it takes a man admitting his ignorance to show his true strength.' the words rang through Hermione's mind as she remembered them. Maybe Alex was right all along.

“Alright, It's almost one so we might want to get out of here. Draco and Hermione need to be awake around nine to see Mr. Ollivander” Alex stated, and they all nodded, standing up and following her to the stairs.

“Leaving early?” Andrei asked, meeting them at the stairs.

“Yeah, we need to get back. I'll see you soon Andrei. Say hello to Valya for me” Alex stated, hugging the gay man who agreed, before moving to hug Khira.

“Come back any time” he stated, and they nodded, before walking upstairs and using the floo to go back to the manor.

“Go on to bed guys. Also, you might want to put silencing charms up on your rooms” Khira stated once they were all back, pulling a grinning Alex behind her and up to their room.

“Good night guys” Hermione stated, once they were all upstairs, before entering her room and casting the charm.

She barely had time to catch the others mumbling good night as well and casting the spells, before shutting her door. She immediately stripped down to her underwear and changed into a tank top and booty shorts and letting her hair down. Once under the covers, she instantly drifted off to sleep, dreaming of a singing blond. In the next room over as Draco slept his dreams were tormented by a brunette with golden eyes.

The next morning Hermione slowly opened her eyes, but instantly closed them again as the nausea and dizziness hit her. She waited for the room to stop spinning and opened her eyes slowly, making an attempt to sit up. When she was fully able to do so, she noticed two potion vials on the bedside table and a note. As she picked it up and read the note, she couldn’t help the small smile that crept to her lips.

These two vials are a hangover and pepper-up potion. Figured we'd all need some after last night. ~Khira

She instantly uncorked the potions, drinking them both and was relieved whenever the two kicked in, instantly giving her a burst of energy, along with reducing the hangover she had. She stayed still another minute to let the effects fully wash over her, before walking over to her wardrobe and grabbing her clothes for the day. Once dressed she walked downstairs and saw that everyone else was already at the table eating. Harry and Ron were sitting across the table from Malfoy, so she opted to sit next to him, avoiding looking at him.

“Good morning” she said quietly and they all murmured greetings back to her.

"Hermione, I'm going to be paying your grandmother a visit this morning while you two are getting your wands. Khira will stay here, but when I get back you, Draco, and I are having a talk” Alex said and she nodded.

“Wha hap'ned” Ron asked through a mouth full of food, before Khira dropped her fork on her plate, and glared at him.

“Weasley, if you plan on eating at this table you will do so like a normal human being” he swallowed his food as she continuing, “You will not shovel food into your mouth, you will chew with your mouth closed, and if you have something to say, you will make sure that you have swallowed any food you have in your mouth before doing so. Do you understand me? You look like you were raised by a pack of wild animals with how you eat.”

“Bout time someone told him he ate like a ravenous hog” Draco mumbled under his breath.

“Seriously Ron...Learn to eat with some manners. You act as if the food is going to disappear if you don't eat it fast enough” Harry said with a glare at the red head.

“Fine” he said angrily, pushing his food around on his plate.

“Now that it has been said, let us continue onto what will be said today when Snape is here” Alex stated, as they all looked at her, “Today you will NOT tell Snape a thing about the elemental training. I said I do not want him knowing, and it is better we keep it that way. What is it Harry?”

“If he uses Occlumency on me, how will I be able to stop him from seeing it?” he asked.

“We're going to remove the memories from your mind prior to him getting here. Until you learn to block him, we will do so and reinsert them after he leaves” she said
and he nodded.

“Won't he suspect you're hiding something?” Draco asked and she nodded.

“Severus will suspect Alex regardless” Khira stated.

“By the way, why didn't you dance last night Khira? I kind of expected you to do it” Hermione asked, and she blushed.

“I was going to, but then SOMEONE said that I was not allowed to show off my body to the crowd and if I wanted to dance, I could do it in the privacy of our bedroom later that night” she replied, and they all saw Alex had an evil grin on her face.

“There was no way in hell I was going to let you flaunt yourself more than you already had with how sexy you looked in those pants and that corset” she stated, causing Khira to blush more.

Khira smiled at her wife and said something to her in Russian, causing Alex's eyes to glow, and Hermione noticed they were glowing a bright blue. She noticed Draco shift next to her and look away, silently thinking over what she'd seen. She decided to talk to him about it and bumped his knee with hers, causing him to shift his head in her direction.

“When Alex leaves I want to talk to you privately” she said and he tapped his knee against hers, going back to eating.

“I better get going,” Alex stated, standing up, “Khira make sure these two don't blow up the house with their new wands.”

“Don't worry love. They will behave.”

“I'll be back in an hour or two.” she replied, walking out of the room, and they heard the distant noise of the floo activating.

“Okay, spill” Draco stated once he knew Alex was gone.

“What?” Khira asked, turning to him.

“Why did Alex's eyes glow the same way Granger's did last night?”

“I cannot answer that-”

“She ordered you to not speak on it didn't she?” he asked and she nodded, “Bloody vampire dominant rules.”

“I can't tell you any more than she can Draco!” she yelled at him, “We do not know why Hermione's eyes glowed like that. Alex isn't a genius on all of this stuff. Amelia isn't telling us everything. She's going to get the entire fucking story from her right now alright. That's all I can say without facing punishment for saying more.”

“Alex would punish you?” Hermione asked, stunned.

“Not willingly” she said, taking a deep breath, “Vampire law states that there is always a dominant and submissive partner in each pairing. Alex is the dominant, and me the submissive. By defying her and telling you guys anything beyond what I have I would be forced to be punished by our bond. Alex would only punish me if I directly disobeyed her. She HATES punishing me. She has only had to do it once in our entire marriage, and the after she did it, she broke down crying at seeing how broken I was. She hated herself the entire week it took me to heal from it.”

“Vampires have advanced healing though. You should have only taken a couple days to heal at the most” Draco replied, and she shook her head.

“If we were full vampires it would take a couple days. However, we're only half, so it takes twice as long.”

“What did she have to do?” Harry asked.

“When a submissive disobeys their mate, they are forced to go through a week of punishment at the hands of their mate. Since I directly disobeyed an order, I was to be whipped until I passed out. I have no tolerance for pain, so I felt all of it” she said, unconsciously rubbing her upper arm, the scar still visible, “After the week was over, and I was recovering, I could hear her crying herself to sleep. The two weeks it took for the punishment and recovering; it broke both of us.”

“She's so dedicated to you, I'm surprised it didn't kill her” Hermione stated.

“It did emotionally. After I healed, it took almost a month for her to touch me at all. She was so scared, thinking she was a monster” she said, wiping away the tears in her eyes and taking a deep breath.

“Alex isn't a monster” Harry stated.

“See her when we're in danger, and you'll see why she believes she is one” Khira said before standing, seeing an elf standing there with Mr. Ollivander at the doorway, “Garrick come on in!”

“Thank you for having me Lady Kruss” he stated, walking over to them and she shook his hand, motioning for him to sit, but he shook his head, “I really must be getting back, so I need to make this quick if I can. I have a shipment of cores coming in today and I need to be there to get them. Dragon heartstring is not a particularly forgiving material.

“Of course” she said, turning to the teens, “Draco and Hermione how about you both go with Mr. Ollivander, and I will get Harry and Ron started in the library.”

“Okay” Hermione said and they all stood up, before the other three walked to the foyer.

“How about we step outside and do that out there, so we know that the wands won't do any damage that is significant” he said and they nodded, following him out the back door.

“Mr. Ollivander, is it normal for witches and wizards wands to need replacing like ours?”

“It is not normal but it can occur. Whenever a witch or wizard comes of age, and has blood of another creature, they will inherit the traits of said creature, and their magic will shift. Sometimes after the shift, a wand will still work for them, while sometimes it won't work at all” he stated, unpacking his bag for them to see he had almost a hundred wands with him, “May I see both of your original wands?”

“Here you are sir,” Draco stated, handing his over, Hermione doing the same.

“Ah yes! Mr. Malfoy yours originally was Hawthorn, 10” and contains a unicorn hair core. Very adaptable for its owner, however it seems that it did not wish to adapt to you after you achieved your inheritance. That is quite strange. Now, Ms. Granger, your wand was a Vine, 10 ¾” and contained a dragon heartstring. Vine wood is very sensitive, and good for those with vision beyond the ordinary” he said, examining the two wands, before smiling, “I have an idea.”

“What do you mean?” Hermione asked.

“I have with me two wands that I just finished the other day. Both wands are a Hawthorn and a Vine wand, but their cores are the same, as they were made with feathers from the same phoenix” he said, moving two boxes and opening them, showing the wands, “A few weeks ago, a phoenix was reborn by the name of Alona in southern France. They shipped the feathers that were shed just before she was reborn to me, and I started making wands with them. These two wands were the only two wands to be completed. I would like you two to try them and see if they work for you both. Mr. Malfoy, I would like you to try the Hawthorn 13” wand and Ms. Granger you take the Vine 9 ½” wand.”

Draco reached forward and felt a chill run up his spine, as he lifted the wand from the box. The air whipped around him and he smirked as his wand gave off a green glow. He waved the wand towards a plant pot nearby, saying 'wingardium leviosa' and the pot lifted easily off the ground, and moved around before he placed it back down. Hermione looked at him and he nodded before she reached out to grab the other wand. She also felt the air whip around her and her wand gave off gold sparks. She repeated the spell Draco had used and the pot did the same as before, causing her to smile.

“Wonderful!” Ollivander said, looking at the door, as Khira walked out.

“Found your wands yet?” she asked and they nodded showing them to her, “Phoenix tail feathers, sister cores at that, that is amazing!”

“Sister cores?”

“When two cores are from the same creature, they are considered either brother or sister cores, depending on gender. You know wand lore Lady Kruss?” Ollivander asked and she nodded.

“My father felt it was best I at least learn how to tell what each type of wand is and what the cores are.”

“Well you are certainly correct about their wands. It is a phoenix tail feather in both, and yes, they are sister cores” he said nodding, “It amazes me though that they both share these wands. It will be amazing to see what the two of them can do with these new wands.”

“Mr. Ollivander?” they turned to see Harry standing at the door, “Why were Hermione and Draco's wands able to stay the same type of wood but need new cores?”

“Very good question Mr. Potter” he said, with a smile “The unicorn hair in Mr Malfoy's wand was very consistent, but he is not so it conflicted when he turned seventeen. Ms. Granger's wand, having a dragon heartstring was good for learning quickly, however that is not the case as of now since she is needing more balance now rather than learning quickly. The properties of the wood used for each wand still needed to be there, but the cores were what was causing the imbalance. These two new wands will be the same as the others, but more willing to accept them and better balanced.”

“That makes sense” he said and Garrick nodded.

“Harry shouldn't you be meditating?” Khira asked with a smirk and he nodded, walking back into the house, mumbling under his breath.

“Thank you for stopping by and letting us get our wands replaced Mr. Ollivander. How much will it cost for our wands?” Draco asked, shaking the older man's hand.

“For your wand it will be ten galleons, and Ms. Granger's will be eleven” he stated and they both started reaching in their pockets, but Khira stepped forward, handing the older man a stack of galleons.

“Alex told me earlier to pay for them for both of you. A gift from both of us” she stated, and they both smiled at her and nodded, “Now, since you both seem to not be on the verge of blowing the house up. Into the training room. You need to get used to those wands before Snape arrives.”

“Goodbye Mr. Ollivander” Draco said walking away and Hermione shook his hand, following the blond as Khira showed him out.

The two teens arrived back in the room and a few moments later were joined by Khira. She had them start using spells on the dummies, letting them get a feeling for how their wands felt. After about twenty minutes of them doing so, she stopped them, stating she wanted them to meditate for the next hour. They both nodded and sat down in separate parts of the room before focusing and beginning their meditation.

~~Amelia's House~~

Alex arrived to the smell of incenses burning and she recognized the faint smell of lavender. Amelia was no where to be seen, so she headed off down the hall looking for her. The house was a nice little cottage with a small living room and dining room. As she looked around, Alex noted many family photos on the wall, before stopping at one and gasping. The photo was of a younger girl who she was sure was Hermione sitting next to a little boy she recognized as Draco when he was five. They were both sitting next to each other smiling and laughing. Behind them was Narcissa who was laughing about something. She couldn't remember when they had met the young girl but she knew they were there because Khira was sitting next to the blond witch. As she looked at the photo images flashed through her head and she gasped holding her hand to her forehead. After a few seconds the images stopped and she gasped.

'Why did none of us remember that day?' she thought as she stared at the photo.

“You finally see the connection between Draco and Hermione?” Alex jumped at Amelia's words.

“Amelia you know not to sneak up on people like that!”

“This is my home Alexandria, but I did not mean to scare you” she said with a smirk.

“How do we not remember meeting Hermione? She met all of us that day” she said pointing to the photo and the older woman nodded.

“Yes, you did all meet her that day. She doesn't remember anyone at all except for Draco but even then it's barely a memory” she said, staring at the photo with a sad face.

“What happened?”

“I do not know. Hermione doesn't seem to recall anyone from that day except Draco and even then its just he was a blond haired boy” she said, seeing Alex's confused expression, “You think you know what happened?”

“I might have an idea. How do you remember it all?”

“I do not know but I remember it all while everyone else doesn't. I did notice something odd though that day. Right before we left I forgot to get something from the house and went back to get it, and when I came back everyone looked like they were in a daze.”
“Someone cast memory charms on all of us to forget that day.”

“Who would do such a thing?” she asked, astonished.

“Lucius” Alex said, pointing to the photo, the blond man glaring at the little girl from his spot at the end of the table.

“Why?”

“Hermione is muggleborn and he knew that. He raised Draco to hate anyone that wasn't magical. He probably saw the two of them getting along so well that he decided they were to never know of it. He could have cast a charm on all of us when you were gone” she said looking back at the photo before turning away, “You know why I am here Amelia?”

“I do Alexandria, I do. It is about time I tell you the whole story” she said leading the younger woman into the kitchen.

“I was hoping you would explain for once instead of leading us down a rabbit hole. Hermione's eyes glowed last night. I've never heard of a seer having that happen so what other blood does she have?”

“I figured they would eventually” the woman stated, receiving a look of confusion before continuing, “Tell me Alexandria, what do you know about Succubi?”

I couldn't wait another day to upload the chapter, so I decided to upload it regardless. Thanks to all the reviews so far and keep them coming guys :)
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