A Second Chance

Hermione gathered up the homemade sandwiches and placed them gently into the brown paper bag. It had been two weeks since Draco had kissed her for the second time. Two weeks since Hermione had officially agreed to go out with Draco.

Not long after the scavenger hunt which she and Draco had kicked everyone's butt in, they found out that it wasn't just Ginny playing matchmaker. Narcissa had been in on it too which explained the random tea date and the reason behind her and Ginny hanging out. George had also been in on it and had placed the ear into the box for recon. When she and Draco had found out what George had done they went directly to his shop and placed a few traps as payback.

To her surprise, they had found out that Rose and Scorpius were also in on it and we're the main instigators. She had owled Rose and told her that she was grounded for summer break. Rose had owled her back and told her that Draco had given Scorpius a brand new broom and money to take Rose out on a nice date as a reward. Hermione had a very long conversation with Draco on the proper etiquette to raising children, and how to properly punish them.

She grabbed the bag and apparated to the ministry then headed straight to Draco's office. He looked up at her with a loving smile when she walked in after knocking on the door. "Is that my lunch?" He gestured to the paper bag with his chin.

She boldly walked over to his seat and sat down on his lap. "No, it's mine."

He laughed and laid his chin on her shoulder and wrapped his arms around her waist. "What did you make?"

She pulled out two sandwiches. "Ham and cheese." She held one up to her shoulder where his head was. He took a bite of the offered sandwich.

She felt him swallow. "I could get used to this." He kissed her cheek. So could she.

. . . . .

One year later:

"Oh, Hermione dear, you look beautiful." Mrs. Weasley sniffled as she fixed Hermione's hair.

She smiled into the mirror. "Thank you, Mrs. Weasley."

Mrs. Weasley tsked. "I told you to either call me mum or Molly."

"She can't be calling you mum. That's my title now." Narcissa came into Hermione's tent with a flourish. "Everything is perfect, just waiting for the bride." A warm smile gracing her lips as she looked at Hermione.

"Of course everything is perfect. I made sure of it. And what do you mean that it's your job now?" Molly huffed with her hands on her hips.

Hermione's mother walked in then, laughing at the two women. "What are you two? Children vying for my daughter's attention?" She walked over and gave Hermione a small hug. "My beautiful girl."

Rose came in holding a bouquet of yellow roses. "Mum, it's almost time."

"Oh, we better go take our seats." Molly grabbed Narcissa by the arm and the two women hurried out of the tent. Well, Molly mostly pulled Narcissa with her.

Hermione's mother laughed. "At least I won't have to worry about you as much with those two around to care for you."

Hermione wrinkled her nose. "Honestly, they're quite smothering."

"How do you think I feel?" Rose huffed. Ever since summer break started, Narcissa had been picking Rose up for little tea dates and shopping trips. Hermione was included in these outings as well. Narcissa kept telling them how nice it was to finally have women in the family again.

Hermione's mother gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I better grab a seat too."

Soon, it was just Rose and Hermione left alone. "I can't believe I'm doing this again." Hermione muttered.

"At least now you can't screw it up after going through it once already."

Hermione shook her head at her daughter's brazen words. "You've been hanging out with Narcissa too much." Rose grinned and Hermione found herself grinning along with her daughter.

The sound of music flowed through the little tent. "That's my cue." Rose twirled around and walked out of the tent. Hermione followed after her. She took in a deep breath trying to calm her racing heart. She looked up and her gaze landed on Draco. When he saw her, his mouth literally fell open. She heard Rose snicker and tried her best not to do the same. Within seconds, she was standing in front of her unlikely groom.

Harry stood beside them. Being the head of the ministry allowed him the right to wed and he had volunteered to wed Hermione to Draco. She was just glad that her friend was finally accepting Draco. "Do you, Hermione Jean Granger-Weasley take Draco Malfoy as your husband."

"Hey! My name is supposed to be first, Potter." Harry completely ignored him as he stared at Hermione.

Hermione laughed and took Draco's hand into hers. "I do."

"Do you, Draco Malfoy, take Hermione to be your wife?"

"I do, and what kind of sermon is this?"

Harry pushed his glasses up and sighed. "Quit complaining already and kiss her." Their friends and family chuckled behind them.

"Don't tell me what to do, Harry." Draco threw a smirk in Harry's direction before smiling at Hermione. He took her in his arms and finally kissed her. Everyone erupted into applause, even Harry. Hermione smiled into the kiss, happy to have been given a second chance at life and love, even if it was with an unlikely person like Draco Malfoy.

Draco pulled away, a warm smile gracing his lips and his eyes were full of love. "I love you, Hermione."

Hermione found herself bubbling with laughter. "I love you too, husband," she said in a teasing tone while throwing a wink at him. This caused a loud exclamation from the audience, the loudest voice belonging to Ginny and George.

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