Walking hand in hand toward McGonagall's office, Hermione and Draco prepare themselves for what they are about to hear.
They were about to find out the truth about everything that had happened, and Alexandra could be expelled. Things could finally go back to normal...or as normal as possible with their lives.
Coming upon the Oak door, Hermione says the password, and the pair walk up the stairs.
Once they reach the top, they see McGonagall, Alexandra, Professor Merricks, and another wizard they didn't know
"Now that we have these two, we can get started," McGonagall says, nodding toward the unknown wizard.
"My name is Roman Callaghan. I am the official potion master of the Ministry of Magic.
Alexandra Ricci, you have been accused of using Amortentia on another student, intending to disrupt the current law put in place by the Ministry of Magic. We only intend to find out the truth by using veritaserum." He explains, then moves toward her and hands her a vial, which she drinks, causing a grimace to occur on her face
"Miss Ricci, did you or did you not give Mr.Malfoy a dose of Amortentia?" He asks
"No. I did not give Draco Malfoy Amortentia." She says clearly
"Was the love potion in the cake that was given to Mr.Malfoy?"
"Yes."
"Who made this cake?"
"My mother."
"And why would she put a dose of Amortentia into this cake?"
"Our parents want us to be married. It would be better for Draco's family if he were to marry me instead of her. This was a plan devised by my mother and Narcissa Malfoy."
"You had no knowledge of this plan?"
"I knew they had a plan, although I didn't know it was through putting Amortentia in the cake. I figured it out once Draco came to me." She explained
Hermione looks at Draco, wondering if their parents would go through this much trouble so she wouldn't marry him. They'd risked creating something like Tom Riddle...
If they would have gone any further...
More questions are asked, but Hermione stops paying attention. What bothered her was that there was a possibility of another Tom Riddle being created.
They should really ban love potions. They're incredibly dangerous...like Slughorn had said in their sixth year.
Thirty minutes later, the veritaserum had worn off, and plans were being made for what to do with Alexandra, her mother, and Narcissa.
Of course, Draco and Hermione wouldn't be held accountable for anything, as they were planning to go along with their marriage anyway.
"Alexandra. You will return to Ilvermorny in America immediately. We will not snap your wand as you were a victim, but we will make sure you have absolutely no contact with the Malfoy family ever again...as for your mother and Narcissa Malfoy - we will hold a trial for both of them and give them both appropriate sentences. Of course, we will ask Mr.Malfoy and Miss Granger for their testimonies. An owl will be sent to each of you when this trial will take place. For now, please get your things, Miss Ricci. You will be going back to America tomorrow. I'm sure your headmaster there will give you an appropriate punishment. I will also be in contact with MACUSA." Roman says, packing up his things
Roman asks Draco and Hermione not to use any magic against Alexandra, reminding them that the Ministry will take care of everything...that doesn't stop Hermione from wanting to punch Alexandra.
He asked them not to use magic...but he didn't say anything about physical violence instead of magical violence.
Everyone is asked to leave McGonagall's office. It was nearly half ten, thirty minutes past the time they should have been in their rooms, although since Hermione and Draco were head boy and girl, they had to do their nightly runs, which Hermione had been doing alone ever since Draco got potioned.
Walking around the castle at night was also quite creepy, and she hated doing it alone, so she was glad she had Draco again.
For a while, they wandered around in silence, just taking in each other's presence and the good fortune that Alexandra would be leaving and they could hopefully get on with their lives.
Suddenly, Draco grabs Hermione's hand and stops her from walking. They stopped on the grand staircase, and there was no light around them. It was completely dark and quiet.
Hermione gives him a questioning look, not wanting to speak and ruin the quietness.
He shrugs and pulls her in for a hug, something Draco rarely did. Sure, they held hands and kissed, but Draco was rare at giving hugs.
Shocked by this, Hermione is tense at first but soon relaxes into their hug. They stay like that for another minute before Hermione finally asks what this is for
"I don't know. I just felt like it." He tells her, still hugging her
"Not that I hate it I was just surprised, is all...I don't think we've ever hugged. Although that does seem quite silly." She smiles, rubbing his back with her hands in a comforting gesture
Moving away from the hug but still staying in each other's arms, Draco moves to look at Hermione
"What?" She asks
"Nothing. I think you're making me soft, is all." He smirks, causing Hermione to laugh
"Draco. Deep down, I think we all know that you've always had a soft spot for me." She smiles, knowing she's right
"I don't know what you're talking about." He argues
Hermione then recounts the time two weeks ago when Blaise had told her that Draco secretly fancied her during their third, fourth, and fifth-year
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Blaise has finally tracked Hermione down after supper to tell her about Draco.
"Granger! Can I steal you for a minute or two?" He asks, finally catching up with her
"Of course! What's up, Blaise?"
"Well, since you and Draco are engaged now, and Draco pissed me off earlier...I thought I would tell you a little secret about your fiancé...
Hermione nods for him to go on, a bit nervous.
"Remember how you slapped him in the third year? Well, after that, Draco grew to fancy you...he said he stopped after the fifth year, but...I don't think he ever really did." He smiles
This leaves Hermione in shock.
Draco fancied her before they were even sorted to be married...before they were engaged...That probably helped in their sorting.
"Wait...he told you? Why would he tell you? His entire family hates muggles and muggle-borns...why would he tell anyone?" She asked, genuinely confused
"Hermione. Draco is like my brother. He knows he can trust me and I, him. He even told me of the vanishing cabinet. I knew everything, but I always kept my mouth shut, and he knows that. I'm assuming he just wanted to tell someone to talk about it with...sort out his feelings, I guess. But now that you know, please hold it over him whenever he annoys you."
"You got it, Blaise. Thanks for telling me."
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"I'm gonna kill him."
"I think it's adorable. I can't say I ever felt the same because you were a big-baby-childish-jerk. But at least I do now." She smiles, leaving in
"You want a kiss after calling me a...what was it? Big-baby-childish-jerk?"
"Seriously. Drake, it's been a week and a half. Make your fiancée happy."
At the word fiancée, Draco gave in immediately and leaned in for a snog
They stayed like this for another minute before realizing they were snogging on the great staircase while they were supposed to be doing their duties as Head boy and girl.
"We should go." Hermione sighs, pulling away from Draco
Sighing, they begin walking back down the flight, hand in hand, and continuing their conversation about things they missed while Draco was gone
"I was going nuts. Poor Ginny. Then, I had to do my shifts alone, which I hated. The castle is so scary at night." She sighs, leaning into Draco
Hermione has never been one to be super touchy or clingy, but she had to admit...Draco felt safe.
She didn't know why or how just that he did.
When they reach their common room, Draco stops Hermione for the second time that night
"What's wrong? Did we forget to check something?" She asks, yawning
"No. I forgot something."
"What? Did you leave something in McGonagall's office?"
"I love you."
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You're welcome.
I think this is my favourite chapter I've ever written
I don't even wanna say anything because it's so *chefs kiss*
I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
K bye I'm gonna leave it at that.
Shelby xx
2023 shelby here.
i actually do kinda like this chapter!
k bye.