Vexed- A Dramione Fanfic

26. Le début

A very hassled Ginny was fumbling around with her own dress when Hermione groaned in frustration.

"I cannot do this. Not even for Malfoy!" the brunette said in an irritable tone, tugging and pulling at her hair. 

"You clearly should have been paying more attention when Lavender was teaching us these spells." the pregnant witch chided.

"Well. Fine." 

Ginny chuckled and helped Hermione put up her hair. They had both decided to get ready at Hermione's flat. Hermione would have needed some help and Ginny wanted to surprise Harry for a change, for it was rather boring to attend parties when your husband had seen you in dirty pajamas right before you decided to turn into a bewitching version of yourself. So now both Draco and Harry were due to meet the witches and take them to the ball sharp at half past six. 

Now that she was ready, she was feeling impatient and was constantly trying to either fix the dress or the cushions or even the curtains, much to Ginny's chagrin who had now developed a migraine by just watching the other witch.

Ginny finally decided to state her annoyance. "Will you stop fretting?"

Hermione knew better than to annoy a hormonal Ginny; Harry had warned her of course. Despite all that, Hermione had said thanks and enveloped Ginny in a tight embrace the moment she had arrived at the flat. For if not for Ginny, Draco and Hermione would probably never profess their love for each other. Ginny had wept tears of happiness, which in turn made Hermione feel emotional about how all their lives were now changing.

Ginny had convinced Hermione to purchase the gown that made her look like Gryffindor princess that she truly is. Her gown was a strapless number with a deep maroon ombre that merged into black towards the top and hem. It had a sweetheart neckline that perfectly complemented her decolletage and the material wrapped itself and was tucked on the right to show off her slim waistline. It began as a dark shade, bled into a deep maroon, and finally, as it descended upon her legs, the flowing silhouette turned into a crimson black. 

The earrings that Narcissa had sent across glimmered green on her ears, a stark contrast against her Gryffindor inspired dress. She had decided to wear them tonight for the occasion to make Narcissa happy before returning them to her the next day. She wore no other jewellery and with her hair all tucked into an elegant updo, courtesy Ginny, she looked elegant, classy and ravishing all at once. Draco Malfoy would have approved a hundred times over.

Suddenly with a pop, the gentlemen appeared. Harry wore a smart tailored suit, with a pocket square to compliment Ginny's lavender dress. Her dress had small cap sleeves on them and the soft material hugged her at the top and then gracefully fell over her baby bump, almost hiding it at first glance. Ginny Weasley was a proud mama-to-be, but this dress had made her fall in love at first sight and she just could not resist the impulse to buy it.

Draco could not take his eyes off Hermione. While Harry moved towards his wife to give her a kiss, Draco stood at the fireplace looking dazed. She not only looked radiant, but she looked sexy and every bit the powerful and clever witch that she was. Hermione inched towards Draco and gently closed his gaping mouth with her hand.

"We don't want you to swallow any flies now, do we?" she asked feigning innocence.

Draco gulped and before Harry and Ginny could turn their way, scooped his witch into his arms and stole a kiss that left her breathless and wanting for more. They broke apart when Harry cleared his throat to get their attention. The Slytherin Prince and Gryffindor Princess stood blushing at the Fireplace looking like two teenagers caught snogging in the hallway by Professor McGonagall. Ginny chuckled as she pulled Harry to join them as they Flooed to the manor one by one. Butterbeer wasn't pleased to share his human with another as he sat judging them beside the sofa. But he was slowly getting used to all the attention that the blonde human would give his mistress because it made her happy and that in turn made Hermione happy enough to feed him more and scratch him more.