I Fell Into Your Arms

Chapter 31: Reaping the Rewards

"Oh Merlin!" Hermione panted. She used Dracos arm to stabilize herself. He had asked her to go walking back and forth across the room. The effort and energy it required of her was too much.

"You are doing good Hermione. Maybe in an hour, we can try some basic magic." Draco stated.

"Basic?!"

"You need to use magic slowly again. Its not wise to do too strong of a spell." Draco smiled

"When im better, Ill smack you harder than when we were 13." Hermione laughed sarcastically. 

"Im looking forward to seeing you back to yourself. Can I take you out on a real date as the true me? No more lies, secrets or games?" Draco asked

Hermione pursed her lips. "On the condition that you pick me up and return me to Hogwarts."

"I think we have a deal." Draco smiled.

*

"So, Hermione, when shall I pick you up?" Draco asked

"Saturday at 7?" Hermione smiled

"Works for me." Draco answered as he escorted the woman to the fireplace.

"Hogwarts, transfiguration office!" Hermione yelled throwing down the floo powder.

When she stepped out, she was engulfed by a hug. "Hermione!" A sea of voices exclaimed.

Hermione was blown away. "Harry? Neville?"

"We are so glad you are back! Tell us everything." Harry demanded

"Dr. Swann asked me out on a date." Hermione blushed. "I acepted because the man saved my life."

"Yes, I would say thats the least you could do. So are you still annoyed with the git?"

"No Im not. Well im not letting myself be mad at him right now. I need to be grateful Im still here." Hermione smiled

"Thats the spirit. Minerva want to see you." Neville stated.

"Then I had best be off. Bye."

*

"Hello Hermione, its great to see you back." Minerva smiled.

"Its nice to be back. Did you need anything from me?"

"Only to talk. Hermione, ive seen you with young Mr. Malfoy." Minervas eyes sparkled.

Hermione groaned, "Please dont go all Dumbledore on me with some romantic crap. Yes there is mutual fondess, but love far from that."

"You saved his life at 16, he saved your life at 25. Like it or not, the two of you will always cross paths." Minerva raised an eyebrow.

"Your point?"

"Your good for each other. Why are you fighting it?" Minerva smiled

Hermione huffed, "Theres old Dumbledore talking." She glanced up at the old man who smiled down at her.

"You've met Dracos sister." Minerva stated

"No I havent."

"You have, Emma Jones."

"Why are you telling me this? Surely Draco will be furious." Hermione crossed her arms.