An Unexpected Reunion

Chapter 8

Hermione's POV

As we came out of the Floo, we were greeted by a house elf, usually I would've been angry however this elf was wearing a little 3 piece suit, it was adorable.

"Hello, my name is Bibby. Welcome to the home of Draco Malfoy." Bibby's eyes looked up at me. I expected him to bow, but he didn't.

"Bibby is the only serving house elf for the Malfoy family. I have been presented clothes so I am a free elf, however I choose to serve Master and his family. I am well paid, I take holidays and Bibby even has a girlfriend."

"Oo Bibby, tell me more," said Ginny. The women loves a gossip.

"Sorry, I get a bit carried away with myself. Would you like to follow me into the Drawing Room". Bibby led the way.

I took in my surroundings on the short walk, my neck was on a swivel.. I felt like an owl. His house is magnificent. He has furnished it incredibly. There were modern elements but also old fashion pure blood elements, and for the first time ever, I didn't feel appalled by it. I was nervous to come here. I knew he no longer had Malfoy Manor, given that it was not a Primary School, but there was some trepidation of being in the same house as Draco. Last time I was in his home, I was being tortured by his crazy aunt.

We made our way into the Drawing Room, I could hear Ginny whispering to Harry behind me.

"Ah Hermione, Harry and Ginny. Welcome to my home. I know there is no cause for introductions, but this is Blaise and Theo. I wasn't too sure Harry if you remembered them, and Ginny I know you knew Blaise but I wasn't sure if you remember Theo." Draco looked a bit embarrassed, this must be weird for all of us.

"Draco, mate lets shake the awkwardness away. Blaise, Theo – nice to meet you again. Let's put all the past behind us and start fresh" said Harry as he held his hand out to shake theirs.

"I'm so glad you said that Potter, I hate awkward tension." Theo chuckled as he shook Harry's hand.

Theo came over and bowed to me and Ginny, grabbing our hands to kiss our knuckles.

"My ladies, welcome to the Malfoy abode." Ginny and myself chuckled.

"Alright Theo enough. Sorry, he's the joker of the three of us. Never a dull day when Theo is around. Let me take your coats." Malfoy took our coats.

I was the first person to speak up. "We've brought a few things, I didn't know what you liked to drink but I recall the Slytherin parties back in the day and I remember how Firewhisky was present at each one, so I brought a bottle." I placed the bottle down on the table whilst Ginny placed her muffins.

"I love baking, so I brought some of my famous chocolate muffins." Ginny said.

"Thank you both, there was no need to bring gifts, but it's appreciated. Let's sit for now." Draco led us to a lovely seating area in the middle of the room.

There was 3 long sofa's and 2 love seat style chairs surrounding a gorgeous coffee table.

"Now, who would like a drink? I have red and white wine, butterbeer, firewhisky and some strange elfish wine. I don't recommend the elfish wine, it's over 500 years old and I think everyone is scared of it." We all laughed as Malfoy made his way to an impressive drinks cabinet.

"Red wine for me please," said Ginny.

"I'll have a small firewhisky please mate. I'm feel adventurous." Harry said whilst we all chuckled.

"You know what we'll have Draco." Theo said pointing between him and Blaise.

"And for you Hermione?" Draco asked me.