Dramione- Back at Hogwarts (Hermione's 7th Year)

Chapter 36- Aboard the Hogwarts Express

Draco and Narcissa arrived early at Platform 9 and 3/4 to avoid attention. They met Andromeda and Teddy there.

"Goodbye, mother," Draco said, hugging her and kissing her cheek.

"Be good, alright?" Narcissa said with concern in her voice. She worries that her son might go back to bullying his classmates, and that would mean he had broken the Ministry's sentence for him.

"Don't worry, mother. I know I need to behave myself, I don't want to have the Ministry at my back again," Draco replied, releasing from his mother's hug. "Goodbye, Aunt Dromeda," he said, giving her a light hug. They became closer because of Draco's fondness of Teddy and his Aunt wasn't bad herself.

"Goodbye, dear nephew. Teddy will miss you," Andromeda replied, holding out Teddy to be carried by Draco.

Teddy was still sporting Draco's eyes, complete with his white blonde hair now. Draco gave him a light hug, and a kiss on the forehead. "Be good, little baby. I will miss you," he told Teddy, who just cooed at him and gave him a smirk similar to his. Draco smirked at him too and returned him to Andromeda so he can proceed to the train.

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They were running late again, as they had been for the past years they were together before going back to Hogwarts.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were all seated at the back of Mr. Weasley's restored Ford Anglia, while Molly sat beside her husband in the front seat.

George will just be apparating at Platform 9 and 3/4 to say goodbye to Hermione and Ginny.

It was only a few minutes before eleven o'clock, so the teens went out of the car in a run. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley prohibited them to apparate to King's Cross Station, saying that they were still students and no magic should be done outside of Hogwarts.

When they reached the Hogwarts Express, only five minutes was left for them to say goodbye. George was already at the platform, waiting for them.

"Goodbye, mum and dad," Ginny hugged her mother and father tightly.

Hermione was hugging both of her best friends at the same time so things won't be awkward with Ron, (plus it saves time too).

Ginny hugged both her brothers next, then gave Harry a hug and a peck on the lips while the train started.

"Goodbye, Molly and Arthur," Hermione said while she hugged them. "Goodbye, George," she also gave George a light hug.

"We'll write tonight, promise," Ginny told them, while she and Hermione boarded the train, waving to them.
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Ginny and Hermione proceeded inside the train to find their friends, Luna and Neville.

Ginny hadn't told Hermione yet, that Luna wrote to her about seeing her with Draco at Diagon Alley. She had not asked about Hermione's relationship with Draco too. She badly wanted to have a girl-talk with her again, so when she saw an empty compartment on the way, she dragged her best friend inside.

"I thought we are going to find Neville and Luna, Gin," Hermione said.

Ginny patted the seat beside her in reply, then putting a Silencing Charm on the compartment. She had also locked the door upon entering.

"What's up, Gin?" Hermione asked her best girl friend, seeing the seriousness on the younger woman's face.

"Luna owled me last week to ask how Ron was coping with you and Draco being together," Ginny replied directly, wanting to see her friend's reaction.

"What?!" Hermione asked, shocked that Luna would know anything about her and Draco.

"She apparently saw you two at Diagon Alley, holding hands," Ginny informed her. "I also saw your reaction when you saw Teddy's eyes last night," she added.

"Ginny, I-" she started, but was at a loss for words on how to explain the situation without angering her.

"I'm grateful that you did not tell Ron about Draco, my brother doesn't need anymore on his plate right now," Ginny said seriously. "But, you should have at least told me about it! I'm your best friend after all!" She added heatedly. She was trying to keep it cool so Hermione would open up, but she was really hurt.

"I'm so sorry, Ginny. I honestly don't know what happened between Draco and me, but we became close when I stayed with them. I don't know how to tell you or the boys about it, without you guys being angry at me," she tried to explain.

"I know that, but surely you could have at least told me," Ginny replied quietly. "You can trust me on this, and I can help you with the boys," she added, holding her best friend's hand.

Hermione hugged her tightly, "I'm so sorry, Ginny. I was just confused and I don't want to hurt you guys." She let go of her but still held her arms, "I am so guilty too, about keeping secrets from you three. I know you guys should know, but I'm not yet prepared."

"It will be easier now that Ron broke up with you," Ginny told her. "He doesn't need to know everything about you and Draco at the moment, but I do and Harry does too. You may tell me when you're ready, Hermione. I'll be here for you, so don't worry too much," she added.

"Thanks, Gin," Hermione replied. "Let's find Neville and Luna now. I need to go to the first compartment to get my instructions from Professor McGonagall later," she added.

"Wait, how about Luna? What will you tell her? I told her that I don't know anything about you and Draco," Ginny asked.

"I'll just distract her, I don't want Neville to hear and tell the boys anything," Hermione replied.
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Draco was seated on the train's first compartment, as was instructed by McGonagall's letter. Since he was early, nobody from Slytherin has seen him yet, and he was glad about it.

He was saw the letter addressed to him from the Headmistress that was left on one side of the couch. He noticed the other letter was for Hermione, and he became excited by it, knowing that he will see her soon.