One Love

Chapter 7

The day of storytelling came and both Hermione apparated to Malfoy Manor where she was going to meet the boys. She saw Draco was busy writing something and the boys were eating custard Narcissa made them. She jumped when someone patted her shoulder. She turned around and saw Lucius Malfoy standing there with a smile on his face (A/N: a genuine one). Hermione smiled back when she realized who he was and he gave her a side hug. It was very awkward for her that the man who despised her very much was now giving her fatherly love.

"Hello Lucius, how are you doing?"

"I am great, how are you baby doll?"

"Spectacular"

"Hermione dear!" Narcissa squealed behind her and pulled her in a bone-crushing hug and Hermione hugged her back.

"Hello Narcissa, how are you?"

"Never better" she smiled.

"No hugs for me? Huh, Granger?" a very annoying voice came to her ears. She inhaled deeply and plastered a fake smile.

"No Malfoy"

"Are you ready for the storytelling?"

"Yeah let's do it" she nodded.

He smirked, "Ok get to my room, I am coming"

"To your room? What for?"

"Draco, behave" Narcissa snapped to him.

Hermione blushed furiously when she realized what Draco was talking about. He winked at her and she rolled her eyes.

"Don't worry princess, he is such an arse sometimes" Lucius smiled to her.

"Most of the times" Narcissa smirked.

"All the time" Hermione muttered under her breath.

"Come on darling, we are getting late" Lucius said to Narcissa.

"Oh yeah, let's go"

"Where??" Draco asked with a pinch of sarcasm.

"Didn't I tell you last night that we are going to meet Lovegoods" Lucius raised his eyebrow and asked him.

"Maybe"

"Anyways, take care of home and Hermione"

"Home is alright but Hermione?"

"Draco!"

"Fine, fine!"

Draco and Narcissa were gone with a pop sound. Hermione asked Draco why his parents visited Luna's house.

"I don't really remember. Father was saying something about business and tie-up with his magazine so they can provide more relevant information to people than The Daily Prophet."

"Is it?"

"It is"

They both heard boys yelling at the top of their voices, "You people are going to tell us the story or not?"

"We are coming" Draco and Hermione spoke in unison.

They both recited their stories to the boys using certain props and confectionaries so that boys can take their sides. When both were done, then they asked the boys about whose story was better.

"Neither of you told a good story," Preston said with his mouthful of chocolates. "But we are happy.

Draco and Hermione smiled at one another.

"Draco, will you drop us to our parents' house or they will go on vacation without us," Parker asked him.

"Oh yeah, sure I will. Come. Will you come with me, Granger?"

"Oh I'd love to"

Draco drove the boys to their home along with Hermione in his car because the children were completely unaware that his teacher and his companion were wizards. Hermione and Draco got out of the car along with children. They both hugged them and bid them farewell. The boys got inside the home and Draco and Hermione turned to sit back in the car. Draco opened the door when he heard someone yelling his and Hermione's name. He turned to see that Porter was running towards them. He came towards them, took their hands and intertwined them. At this Hermione and Draco were furiously blushing and didn't help but smile. They sat in the car in silence and smiling madly, never leaving each other's hand. Draco dropped Hermione at her apartment and gave her a flying kiss. And she caught it. He grinned and drove away.

Sorry lovelies if you find this chapter boring. I'll try for better next time.

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