I Fell Into Your Arms

Chapter 34: St Mungos Celebration

On Saturday night, Hermione slipped into the red dress Daphane picked out for her. She sent a message for Emma to cone to her office while they waited for Draco.

"Professor Black?" A voice asked through the door.

Hermione put down her mirror and opened the door to Emma Jones in a bright blue dress. "You look beautiful!"

"So do you, Professor. Im so proud of my brother." Emma beamed.

"I heard his invention will change the way Healers treat uncureable diseases." Hermione nodded.

"Hes finally doing well with the Malfoy name." Emma whispered.

Seconds later, the floo errupted and Dracos face appeared as Dr. Swann. "Wow, you both look stunning."

"Thanks." Hermione and Emma saud in unison.

"Come on through, this side of the floo is enchanted so no one would get dirty." Draco revealed his charming smile.

"Go ahead Emma, I'll be right behind you." Hermione smiled.

Once Emma left, Hermione grabbed hold of her purse. She checked her hair, the curls all staying in her tight bun and placed her wand in the middle Luna style.

"Ministry of Magic, here I come." Hermione smiled before stepping through herself.

On the other side, Draco took her arm, "Are you ready for tonight?"

"Yes, I am." Hermione answered.

"Good." Draco lead Hermione and Emma into the next room where rows and rows of chairs were placed before a stage with a podium.

Hermione began walking around the room and spotted many of her old classmates. Including Ginny and Harry.

"What are you two doing here?!" Hermione exclaimed hugging the couple.

"Aunt Minerva had a heart and gave me tonight off. Thought Id bring Ginny to celebrate the unveiling of the new Healing device." Harry shrugged.

"What about the twins?" Hermione asked.

"Remus is watching them." Ginny answered.

"I see."

"Who are you here with?" Harry asked.

"Dr. Swann." Hermione beamed.

"Wait, what is Emma doing here?" Harrys eyebrow arched up.

"Beats me." Hermione shrugged. She refused to tell Harry that Emma is Dr. Swanns half sister. "Ill see you later."

Hermione grabbed a glass of firewhisky and came up to Dracos side. "Did you know the Potters would be here?"

Draco turned his head and released a small groan, "no. I better talk to Potter about Emma."

"Why should you tell him?" Hermione stepped in front of Draco. "Its not his business. Besides I already prepped Emma yesterday to say the headmistress granted her permission, which Mineva did."

"You are always one step ahead of me." Draco smiled

"May I have your attention please?" Kingsley announced.

All the guests took to their seats and listened to Kingsleys speech. He talked about the struggles the Healers had with treating those of the Unforgiveable Curses and other ailments.

"Now I am pleased to announce that Dr. Swann has invented a magical device that will allow Healers to not only see what hurts their patients, but also fee the depth of emotions." Kingsley gestued for Draco to come up to the stage.

"Hello everyone. I wanted to make this device because I loved someone, but they fell into a deep depression. She complained that no one could understand how she felt. As a result, she took her own life." Draco stopped as the crowd gasped.

"After seeing someone I love being plagued by inner demons and complicated emotions, I created this device so Healers can understand how intense ly their patiemts are feeling. So those that are struggling will remember they are not alone. Thank you." Draco cleared his throat and returned to the crowd.

Hermione and Emma were off to the side to give Draco support.

"You ok big brother?" Emma whispered.

Draco kept his head down, and nodded after a moment. "I will be, go on Emma, mingle!"

The crowd around the stage slowly dissolved as time went on. Conversations broke out and Hermione true to form, remained by herself.

"Oi Granger!" A voice called.

Hermione turned to see Blaise smiling at her. "Blaise hi!" She ran up and hugged him.

"Keep hugging me like that, and Luna will hex you!" Blaise winked.

Hermione laughed, "dont flatter yourself. You know I fancy the intelligent doctor."

Blaise gasped dramatically causing the pair to errupt into laughter. "I came here to congragulate my friend, but it looks like hes busy."

Hermione looked over and Draco was surrounded by a group of admirers. "You can always find him on his own later. Um...Blaise you knew about his um...other self all along right?"

"Yes?"

"I was thinking about what Dr. Swann said, his reasons for creating the device." Hermione frowned.

"This isnt the best place to chat. How about later? I can answer all your questions then. Ok?" Blaise gazed around the room and saw a lot of highly important people.

Hermione sighed, "floo to Hogwarts sometime tomorrow."

"Sure thing, Hermione." Blaise saluted her then blended into the crowd.

Hermione spent the rest of the night mingling with old friends she had lost touch with long ago.

As the night came to an end, Hermione came up to Draco who was looking at his exhausted sister. "Shes so worn out. I should have taken her to bed sooner."

"Relax, you were busy answering questions. Emma seemed to be having a good time." Hermiones eyes fell upon the snoring teenager.

"Sounds like the old me, the self centered prat." Draco sighed.

"Stop it! No self centered prat would have created what you did to help others." Hermione pointed out.

Draco released a heavy sigh, "thanks Hermione. I should take Emma back ro school."

"I can do that. Besides, Minerva knows I took Emma with me." Hermione sent Draco a smile then leaned down to nudge Emma. "Emma, its Professor Black, we need to return to the school."

Emmas eyes fluttered open. Instantly the girl whirled around, "where am I?"

"You fell asleep at the St. Mungos celebration. Its time to go." Draco explained.

"Im sorry." Emma blushed.

"No need you are a teenager. Teenagers are allowed to be tired. Thank you Hermione." Draco took Hermiones hand kissing it goodbye. He then spun on the spot and was gone.

Hermione stared dreamily at the space where Draco was.

"Professor? Are we returning to the castle?" Emmas voice cut through.

"Right." Hermione activated the floo and the two came to her office. "Goodnight Emma." Hermione shoved a piece of parchment into her hands and pushed her out.

"Merlin, Im in trouble." Hermione groaned before going to bed.