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Chapter 24

Draco

It had been a year since I had met Hermione's parents and she had met mine. It had also been a year since I had asked for her father's blessing and he gave it to me. I had bought the ring and everything, but I don't know why I haven't asked her to marry me.

I'm nervous to ask her because I don't want her to say no. I mean I know she'll say yes, but there is always that doubt in the back of my mind. I had gone out with Julia to help pick out a ring for Hermione, because her and Hermione had talked about rings when Julia got proposed to by her boyfriend, so she knew exactly what Hermione wanted.

I would have given her the other engagement ring I had bought her during our time at Hogwarts but I didn't feel that it was that special now than it did before. I bought the ring a few days after I had gotten her father's blessing, and it's been hiding in my locker at St. Mungo ever since.

Hermione and I were laying in bed just taking in each other's presence, and Hermione as usual was reading the daily prophet.

"Did you know that apparently we're getting married?" She asked, making me stiffen up and my hands started to get clammy. Oh no, I really hope that stupid Rita Skeeter doesn't ruin anything. I'm still planning on how to propose to Hermione, I honestly just don't know how.

"What?" I managed to get out and she let out an annoyed sigh at the article.

"Draco Malfoy, former death eater," She said her voice imitating Rita Skeeter but I could hear the anger in her voice, but she continued to read, "And current lover, Hermione Granger, 1/3rd of the Golden Trio, was seen with a black ring box, but not just any black old ring box, one that contains a wedding ring. We assume the unlikely couple will be getting married so expect updates." Hermione finished with a scoff and I started to get worried. Maybe she doesn't want to marry me, but i really do hope that Hermione doesn't believe it.

"Can you believe it? All she does is spread absurd rumors." She said, I let out a soft breath thanking Salazar she didn't believe it making me have more time to figure out how to propose.

"Hermione?" i asked and she looked up from the paper and smiled.

"Yes?"

"What do you think of getting married?" I asked and she set the paper down and sat up looking at me.

"I would love to marry you, but it doesn't have to happen. I don't care what we do, I don't need a ring on my finger to tell me we will be together forever." She smiled, and i was relieved that she did want to marry me.

I pulled her to me, and kissed her softly. "I love you darling."

"I love you, my love" She whispered, and placed her head on my chest and we both fell asleep.

The next day, I had a day off but Hermione didn't. She was getting ready as I watched her put on her shoes.

"What will you be doing today?" She asked and I shrugged.

"Probably see Julia, she said she needs help planning her wedding." I said and she let out a laugh.

"She want's your help?" She asked raising in eyebrow making me smirk

"Well yes, Granger, I happen to be a great planner." I said and she scoffed.

"Please Malfoy, i have to plan everything ahead of time." She said making me laugh and she stood next to my side of the bed.

"You're right, she also wants to ask you something so I said that she could come with me to have lunch with you." I smiled and she nodded and kissed me.