The Promise

CHAPTER 34

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Drops of water chased after each other and ran down the centuries-old window.

She always loved it when it rained.

The way the skies darkened, the sudden flashes of light through the clouds.

The soft pitter-patter of raindrops falling onto the ground could be heard through the quiet Manor.

The Daily Prophet laid crumpled to the side.

A smiling Hermione Granger had her arms around a beaming Draco Malfoy.

The headline was simple and to the point.

No hidden innuendos or scandalous gossip.

Malfoy, Granger – Announce Official Engagement.

The happy couple looks smitten with each other and eager to take the next step in their relationship.

The soft flicker of light illuminated the room, and the raven-haired woman let out a deep sigh.

Hundreds of cream coloured cards with embossed gold lettering lay stacked to the left.

Rubbing her neck, Astoria reached for another.

Since her handwriting was flawless and she had learnt the art of calligraphy, her overbearing mother entrusted her with addressing the wedding invitations.

Her quill hovered over a blank card.

She knew her mother would disapprove, but her heart knew better.

Despite his refusal of her and their atrocious parting, Astoria still felt a deep connection to Draco.

Before they were lovers, they were friends.

Close friends.

No one knew her better than he.

It was the most important day of her life, and she wanted him present.

She longed to right the wrongs and have him in her life.

If not as a partner but as a good friend.

Not only did she miss Draco, but she missed Blaise too.

For a while, they had gotten on famously, and she missed them very much.

Closing her eyes, Astoria took a deep breath.

A few seconds later, she let it out and quickly scribbled Draco Malfoy in gold ink on the dotted line and stared at it wistfully.

When the time was right, Astoria made up her mind to hand-deliver the wedding invitation and perhaps try to rekindle their lost friendship.

Gently, she picked up the card and smiled.

"Good morning, Hermione," Healer Grace greeted her as she took off the charm and revealed her true self.