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Chapter 13 - Malfoy Manor

As the Hogwarts Express pulled into platform 9¾ Hermione stood from her seat and grabbed her trunk. Harry, Ron and Ginny had refrained from speaking about where she was spending her Christmas and with who, for fear that they would say the wrong thing and ignite Hermione's temper. Instead the conversation had centered around Harry and his upcoming holiday with his parents for the first time in fifteen years. Bidding her friends goodbye, Hermione began to wheel her trunk into the aisle when Harry's gentle voice spoke.

"Hermione?"

"Yes Harry?"

"Be careful, and have fun" Hermione smiled at him brightly.

"I will Harry, and don't cause too much trouble with Sirius" she replied as she slipped out the door to meet up with Draco.

"Do you think it will happen over break?" Ron asked quietly.

"I believe so" Ginny replied gently, knowing how hurt her brother was that Hermione didn't return his feelings.

"If it doesn't, then there is definitely something wrong with both of them if neither can see it" Harry added as he began to get ready to meet his parents.

Hermione saw Draco waiting for her as she got off the train. Dragging her trunk behind her she made her way to where he was standing.
"Got everything?" he asked as she reached him.

"Yes"

"Great, Mum and Dad are meeting us near the apparition point" Hermione nodded in understanding and followed Draco as he started wheeling his trunk towards where she could now see the blonde heads of the elder Malfoys. Narcissa had a bright smile on her features as she hugged both her son and Hermione.

"Are you ready to go?" she asked, as she stepped back from Hermione. Both teenagers nodded and the four of them got in the line for the apparition point to await their turn.

"We were going to head to a restaurant and have dinner, but when we told the house elves they grew upset, apparently they had collected a few recipes for muggle food and were excited about cooking for you Hermione, so instead of upsetting them we thought that it would be better to eat at home" Narcissa stated with a tinge of excitement. Hermione smiled and nodded. After witnessing the interaction between the Malfoy's and Dobby, Hermione knew that they treated their house elves with respect and courtesy.

"It will be interesting to say the least, we've never tried any of the muggle dishes that they are cooking, so this will be a new experience for us" Lucius added, speaking for the first time since he had greeted them.

"I contacted my parents and told them where I would be spending Christmas, they were a bit apprehensive to begin with but were pleased that I wouldn't be spending it alone. Mum even sent me the recipe for the sugar cookies that she and I always bake. Narcissa, I thought that perhaps you and I could make them together, that is if you would like to" Hermione commented slightly shy. Narcissa nodded enthusiastically. Ignoring the strange looks that they were receiving from the other people in line. Most were shocked at the friendliness of the Malfoy family towards the well known Muggleborn.

"I'd love to. I've never really cooked anything before" she replied as they moved to take their turn to apparate. Lucius turned to Hermione.

"I know that you have your apparition license, but since you don't know the Manor, would you prefer to side-along apparate with myself or Narcissa?" Hermione smiled at him and took his hand without hesitation.

"Thankyou, I must admit I was slightly worried about it" Lucius hid his shock that Hermione had so trustingly taken his hand and nodded. He and Hermione disapparated with a loud 'crack' that was closely followed by two more as Draco and Narcissa followed suit.