Hermione who? {Wattys 2017}

Chapter Twenty Four

~ Hermione Granger/Alannah Snape ~

Draco met me outside of my compartment when the Hogwarts Express arrived in Kings Cross Station. We intertwine our fingers and I say my goodbyes to Harry, Ron, and Ginny.

"Mother and Father are going to apologize for what happened during the war first, by the way" Draco briefs me.

"Okay" I reply.

We walk off of the Hogwarts Express and are almost pushed by the sea of students also getting off of the train. Draco must spot his parents because he starts dragging me away from the train and close to the exit of Platform 9 3/4. I look at where he's leading us and I see Mr Malfoy, Mrs Malfoy, and Dad standing together. They're talking and they all seem to be happy.

Mrs Malfoy is the first one to spot Draco and I approaching the three of them. She smiles at the two of us and beckons us over with a wave. Which gains the attention of Mr Malfoy and Dad.

"Draco, Hermione" Dad greets us as we walk over.

"It is nice to see you again Hermione. Or shall I call you Alannah?At least this time it's on good consequences. I am sorry for my husband and I's previous actions" Mrs Malfoy says, guilt plaguing her voice.

"It's fine Mrs Malfoy and Hermionw is good" I say politely.

"Oh do please call me Narcissa" Mrs Malfoy says, a smile appearing on her face.

I nod and smile back at the older witch.

"I am very sorry for the pain my family has cause you, Hermione. I am glad that you and my son have been able to look forward from the past and make things work" Mr Malfoy says, an ounce of emotion in his voice.

"I glad as well, Mr Malfoy" I reply.

"Please call me Lucius dear" Mr Malfoy says curtly.

I nod.

Narcissa, Lucius, and Dad share a quick look.

"Let's go home shall we?" Narcissa says.

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We arrive at the gates of Malfoy Manor no less then a second later, thanks to apparition. Should I be apparating while pregnant? I should probably ask someone about that.

The dark walls of the manor bring back painful memories, memories that I shove down almost immediatly. I will not be hurt here again. Bellatrix is dead and can't hurt me or my baby. Draco notices my distress and squeezes my hand. I smile and squeeze his hand in return.

The gates swing open and the five of us start walking towards the large and bleak looking manor. Narcissa is leading the group while Draco and I are in the back.

"Are you okay?" Draco whispers in my ear.

"I'm fine Draco. Don't worry about me" I whisper back.

We follow everybody else into the manor. The foyer is just as I remember it, it's as if the last time I was here was yesterday.

"Draco please show Hermione to her room. When you're done come to the drawing room" Lucius says.

Draco nods and we part from the older witch and wizards. He leads me down a series of hallways until we arrive at a room with a plaque next to the door. The plaque reads 'Draco'.

"If it's okay you'll be sharing a room with me" Draco says, opening the door.

"It's perfectly fine" I reply.

Draco nods and leads me into the room, letting go of my hand. The floors are a plush emerald green carpet and the walls are dark oak wood. In the middle of the room is a king sized bed with Slytherin colored bedding. There's a desk in one corner while the other side of the room is lined with bookcases. There's a green and silver door on the wall near the desk.

"Nice room" I comment.

Draco looks at me and smiles.

"We better go down to the drawing room" Draco says, grabbing my hand once again.

I nod.

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We arrive in the drawing room fifteen minutes after we originally arrived at Malfoy Manor. Narcissa, Lucius, and Dad are sitting and talking about their Hogwarts days. They all look up when we enter the room.

"Sit, sit" Narcissa says, gesturing to the many couches in the lavish drawing room.

Draco and I sit down on the couch across from Narcissa and Lucius.

"We have something that we must discuss with the two of you" Lucius says seriously, looking between Draco and I.

"What is it Father?" Draco asks curiously.

"You told your mother that Hermione is pregnant with your child. What are you planning to do with the child?" Lucius asks.

"We want to keep it" Draco says, not breaking eye contact with his father.

"Well if that is the case, are you two planning on getting married?" Narcissa asks.

Marriage? Why would they want us to get married? Oh. They don't want their reputation to look any worse. Adding the fact that their only son is dating Hermione Granger and that we're expecting a child out of wedlock to their already....dark reputation probably won't bode well with other Purebloods.

"I am thinking of proposing, so yes" Draco replies.

I look at him, fighting to keep the shock off of my face. He's thinking of proposing, already? We've only been dating since September! Well I am carrying his child so it makes sense.

"Alright. We also need Hermione here to let the public know of her true lineage" Lucius says.

"What?" I ask, looking between him and my father.

"Hermione it's about time that other people know about you. Narcissa and Lucius will let you be presented as my daughter at their annual Christmas Party" Dad says, looking at me with a soft gaze.

I know that it's time to let the world know that I am actually Alannah Snape, not Hermione Granger. I suppose I should just get it done with at the Malfoy Christmas Party.

"Alright, fine" I said.

"Then you might as well remove your Glamour Charm now dear" Narcissa says.

I nod and mutter the spell to remove the Glamour Charm. Thank Merlin that I can preform wandless Magic. In an instant I go from being Hermione Granger to Alannah Snape. Narcissa, Lucius, and Dad all smile at me.

I smile back at them.

Hello Alannah, Goodbye Hermione.