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Elveshouthout Clothes
by: Whomping Willow ~
Disclaimer: I still don’t own a house-elf or any of their other friends in J. K. R.’s world. I did turn
Hermione the studious bookworm into Ony the eager to please house-elf. Does that make me
bad?
Author’s note: Sorry for the long delay. I had so many directions I wanted to go with this one
and it was tough to choose just one.
***
Chapter eight: A Dream Come True ~
Hermione had seen Draco pale when she mentioned spells, and she wondered how he would
handle the fact that she now knew about the effects of the spell. Perhaps it was embarrassment
that had prevented Draco from confessing the results of the spell to her in the first place. She
hesitated, unsure of how to proceed.
- Where is that Gryffindor courage now? -
Denying knowledge was not something she was accustomed to doing and in her heart she knew it
would be akin to lying and lying to her master was strictly forbidden, but telling Draco . . .
especially after that dream . . . she tried to push away the fear that gripped her so she could tell
Draco the truth.
-Did Draco give me to the professor to prevent me from casting the spell again or because he
was humiliated that I had done so in the first place? -
Draco cleared his throat, preparing to speak and hoping to sound dignified. He was pretending to
examine his nails when he turned to face her and only glanced up for a moment before returning
to his perusal. ope opened his mouth to speak, but instead Ony’s words broke the silence.
“Why did you give me to Professor Snape, Master?”
He pushed the box into her empty hand and the spell was broken. Ony was free, but as Draco’s
lips explored her own she couldn’t think to care.
***
Hermione was permitted to keep her room near Draco’s until the other students returned from
Christmas break, and another house-elf was assigned to clean Draco’s chambers once again.
Hermione was free from Draco’s chores, but wow cow captured by his heart.
They scarcely spent an hour apart, talking well into the night. They discussed serious issues such
as . . . how they would deal with their friend’s reactions, as well as more personal matters. There
was little question in their minds about how Draco’s friends would react. Both knew that once
Draco’s friend’s found out it would only be a matter of hours before Lucius knew of his son’s
betrayal, but they swore not to worry about that until the time came. For now there were better
things to occupy them, including a fair bit of studying. For every correct answer they exchanged
a kiss, and both were compelled to choose questions from the others best subjects.
One night, with much blushing and embarrassment, Hermione had confessed the details of her
potion-inspired dream and to her amazement Draco had proved reality to be even better. He even
supplied the chocolate.
***
At the end of the third week, Hermione and Draco grew more anxious, but savored every moment
they had in their adjoining rooms. At night they held each other close and promised that no
matter what their friends said it would not change how they felt. They had confessed their love
beneath some borrowed mistletoe and greeted the New Year wrapped in each other’s arms. It
was a holiday they knew they would never forget.
Hermione wondered many times what the spell was that Dumbledore had used to bind her to her
master. It had given her the opportunity to experience life as a house-elf, and allowed her to see
Draco with new eyes. Although the spell was cancelled when Draco presented her with a fine silk
robe, she could still feel its lingering influence. She hoped the Headmaster would someday
divulge his secret, to quench her intellectual curiosity. Perhaps then she could find a way to share
whatever magic had brought her true love with others who were likewise in need.
When it was time for the train to arrive, returning the students from their holiday, they both stood
nervously in the entrance hall waiting for their friends to arrive. Draco was the first to find Harry
and Ron, but didn’t approach them. He waited patiently while his girlfriend explained about their
relationship in a quiet corner of the noisy room. Hermione left out the fact that she had spent her
holiday as a house-elf, instead vaguely crediting their new relationship to a scheme of
Dumbledore’s to promote cooperation amongst the houses.
Ron predictably ran off red-faced and shouting, creating a bit of a scene. It was no secret that
Ron had harbored feelings for Hermione, although they had never been anything more than friends
and never would be. To Draco’s surprise and Hermione’s relief, Harry took the news far more
graciously. He gave Hermione a brief hug and firmly shook Draco’s hand. No matter how happy
he was for his best friend, Harry wouldn’t let go until he was sure Draco understood the
consequences he’d face if he hurt Hermione. Draco was glad to see Harry’s loyalty to his friends
and hoped that one day he could be counted amongst them.
Hermione told H abo about her time as a house-elf once they were alone. She had never expected
Draco to suggest letting anyone know about the unusual origin of their relationship, but
understood why he made the exception when she saw Harry’s reaction. Hearing Hermione’s tales
about her time as Ony helped him to understand the dynamics that had created her relationship
with Draco, and Harry defended the couple from Ron’s ignorant attacks.
It was a relief to Hermione to have at least one of her friends supportive of her relationship. She
just hoped in time Ron would come around like he always did, but no matter what the future held
Hermione knew this would remain the best Christmas ever.
***
Fin
Please review.
Author’s note: I hope you all enjoyed my story. It’s been really fun to write, and considering it
was only supposed to be two or three chapters when I planned it, I think it exceeded expectations.
Thank you all who have reviewed. They have been greatly appreciated.
~ Whomping Willow ~
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