Sinners and Saints

Part 28

Hermione's p.o.v. 

After the ceremony Ginny ran straight over to her third oldest brother and engulfed him in a Molly-esque hug. Hermione watched the interaction and smiled, she noticed all the other Weasley's happiness mixed with relief that Percy had shown up as they all knew what it meant to Ginny and Ron, although he was less inclined to show it.

"I'm so glad you came." Ginny told Percy while hugging him.

At first Percy was a bit shocked, he wasn't used to this kind of interaction with his siblings, they were never this pleased to see him, especially after what he had done to them. But he eased into the hug and gave a small smile before replying.

"Of course Ginny, I wouldn't have missed it for the world even if I was tight on the timing." He gave a small smile and squeezed Ginny one last time, indicating subtly for her to let go.

The two made their way back over to the group of Weasley's as Hermione stood still watching from afar. Pansy and Blaise joined her either side and they stood looking at the large family.

"Potentially, if all our relationships make it through to marriage, we could all be in-laws." Blaise thought out loud.

"Blaise! Why would you bring up marriage? Ron and I have only been going out for a few months at most and you and Ginny have been going out for even less time than we have!" Pansy exclaimed whilst smacking the side of his arm.

Hermione giggled at their antics, "He's not wrong though Pans, I mean we could all be one big happy family in a matter of years." She said aiding Blaise in winding her up.

Pansy huffed and shook her head.

"You two are gonna be the death of me. But if it does happen I will need some allies against the sheer numbers of gingers so I guess you'll also be my salvation." She mused to herself loud enough for both Hermione and Blaise to begin laughing at how quickly her thought process changed.

"Well, I suppose now is better than ever to meet the future in-laws, let's go." She joked as she grabbed Blaise's hand and dragged him over to where the rest of the Weasley's were standing.

Hermione could tell Blaise wasn't too thrilled, he was after all dating the only Weasley daughter who had seven older brothers and he was being fed to them like they were hungry lions. She watched as Ginny and Ron introduced their significant others to the group and while everyone was initially stern faced it soon quickly changed into a light-hearted conversation. Hermione knew as well as anyone that none of the Weasley brothers would dare to challenge Ginny about who was good enough to date her nor were they going to scold Ron about dating Pansy because they were some of the most accepting people in the whole world.

"Hermione?" A voice from behind her drew her focus away from her family.

"Draco, what can I do for you?" She asked.

"I want you to meet my mother, properly." He added, well aware they had met under very unfortunate circumstances before.

Narcissa Malfoy was standing next to her son looking regal as ever but with a kind smile on her face.

"Mrs Malfoy, it is a pleasure to meet you finally." Hermione said politely, nervous about how the woman would respond to her. She knew she had changed since the war but their last encounter had been less than pleasant to say the least.

"Please Miss Granger call me Narcissa, Mrs Malfoy is way too formal plus I reverted back to my maiden name after Lucius went to Azkaban, divorce is a wonderous thing for an unhappy marriage." Narcissa smiled at Hermione, who was fairly surprised at the response she received from the other witch.