Dr.Malfoy's Priority Patient - A dramione story

Twenty Seven

Hermione's Pov

The driver dropped us off at the main porch, at the Taj Hotel Diplomatic Enclave. Needless to say it was Grand, in the lobby as we were checking in, i noticed that the wall was lined with pictures of various dignitaries that had either visited or stayed in the hotel, they included the canadian prime minister, a few noted actors and Prince Charles. I wondered about for a bit and then joined Draco at the check in counter where he was talking about the arrangements for our travel to the Taj Mahal the next day, I asked him why we couldn't just apparatus there, and he'd said that he wanted to give me as normal an experience as any tourist! besides we had a lot of time on our hands.

"All's sorted then?" Draco asked the lady at the front desk, who was dressed in an elegant Saree.

"Yes, Sir- you and your wife shouldn't have a problem with transfers, we have already spoken to our colleagues in Rajasthan, they'll be expecting your luggage tomorrow and your arrival day after!"

"Thankyou so much, i appreciate the efficiency" Draco said standing up.

"Before I escort you to your suite, Ma'am & Sir May I ?" She asked with a Plate which had a lit oil lamp and some flowers and some red paste on it.

"What is this?" I asked curious.

"Tilak Ma'am, in ancient Indian tradition, it is custom to welcome guests by applying a Tikka on their foreheads"

"Wow!" I said as she put her ring finger on my forehead and then for Draco she, first placed her ring finger on his forehead like she did for me and then used her thumb to make the 'Tikka' longer.

"This way please" She said leading us to our suite.

On our way there I made small conversation with her, she was telling me where I would be able to find some Indian clothes that I could wear to the wedding and also other wise, When she told me that I shouldn't forget to wear Sindoor to complete the entire look.

"What is 'Sindoor'?" I asked

"Vermillion Ma'am, It's like Tikka, but only married women wear it usually in the parting of their hair, like this." she gestured to her own hair.

"Oh! We're not married yet, I'm his fiancé!"

"Oh! that's wonderful then, we can organise a pre wedding photoshoot for you two tomorrow?"

"That's....." I looked towards Draco who seemed amused.

"We hadn't planned on having one...... but seems like a good plan...." Draco mused.

" I will work on making the arrangements sir! This is your suite...." She said as he swiped the key card and opened the two doors that led to our suite!

" The suite overlooks the pool and the Delhi ridge, if you look in the early hours of the morning you may be able to spot some peacocks and monkeys there!" She smiled leaving us alone!

"This is amazing!" I gushed jumping at Draco.

He wasn't ready for it and fell backwards on the bed with me, we giggled and spoke about what we were going to do, and then a few moments later we fell asleep! Jet lag wasn't going to go easy on us, I'd have to get him to brew a potion tomorrow.

Authors Note

Hey everyone I'done with my Penultimate semester exams, now everyone pray that I pass! 

As promised, Here is an update! 

Love Always

Alexandra :)