Snow Storm - D.M , H.G

23. Double her pleasure

Harry had spent all of his spare time and resources trying to find Hermione's parents. He had started looking at the request of Draco, but it was something that he also wanted to do for Hermione. She was one of his best friends, and she had been through a lot that year. It was all self-inflicted, he knew that. She didn't deny it, either. He also knew that it all had started when she had been looking for her parents to restore their memories, and bring them home now that it was safe to do so. It wasn't so much that he wanted to do that for Draco, he wanted to do that for her. She had a baby on the way, she seemed happy with Draco, but he didn't want her to backslide once she had the baby, and no parents to turn to. He honestly felt like he could save her from that, if she just had her parents back.

So, he spent every spare moment tracking down leads, checking the dental offices, even though he was sure she must have checked them, he double checked. Sure enough, he didn't find them that way, but he started checking with the offices, he found that there were conventions, and he actually managed to find their names on a few registrations. So following that lead, he checked an upcoming convention, and sure enough, they were on the list to attend. He couldn't believe it, but after only two weeks, he thought he might have found them. As long as they showed up for that convention, he would have them. He sent the owl to Draco immediately, telling him to meet him on Saturday, and what time.

When Saturday came, Harry went to the Three Broomsticks, it was around breakfast time, he was eager to share his findings with Malfoy.

Draco was pleased to have heard from Harry so quickly. In the last two weeks he had placed an offer on the Waterfront Mansion, which had been accepted. As soon as they signed the paperwork, they'd be home owners. Hermione was now in her second trimester, and the baby was doing well, according to Pomfrey. The drama revolving around their relationship was dying down. So if Harry really did have good news to offer, March would prove to be their best month yet.

He arrived at the popular pub just a couple minutes after the Auror, and found him at his table. "Potter," he greeted him in a friendly voice. "Do say you have good news for me." He slid into the booth, not bothering to take off his coat. He didn't know if he'd be staying long. He figured that would depend on what he had to say. Draco, despite being determined, was not necessarily hopeful. If Hermione, of all people, didn't find them all summer, what were the odds Potter had found them in a fortnight?

Harry grinned upon hearing Draco's voice, and watched as he slid into the booth. "I haven't found them, but I know where they will be next weekend." He told Draco. "There's a dentists convention, and they just happen to be on the guest list. I plan to be there with one of my colleagues who specializes in the reversal of magical incidents involving memory charms, he's already agreed to come with me. Which means we will be able to take care of it, on the spot." He told him.

Draco couldn't believe the news. "I could kiss you, Potter," he said, but did not. "You're saying that in one week, Hermione can have her parents back?" It most definitely seemed too good to be true. One week? It was amazing. His mind began to race as he thought about anything he might need to do to prepare for their return. But then, he still didn't want to get his hopes up, just in case they weren't there, or Potter was unable to find them. "You have pictures? You know what they look like?" he felt the need to ask.

Harry could tell he was trying not to get too excited, "I've met them plenty of times, I know what they look like." He told him. "I've also got their pictures from the previous conventions, just thought if my partner knows what they look like that will be two sets of eyes watching for them. But the chances are good, they've gone to the last two conventions they were signed up for." Harry assured him.

Draco nodded, reassured. "Hermione is going to be so happy," he said, finally allowing himself to speak with hope. "She still has no idea." He'd gone as far as to burn Potter's communications to prevent her from seeing them. "We should plan something, a surprise of sorts, to make the reunion extra special." Draco was getting excited now. He felt as though this would be his greatest redeeming moment. Proof of his love for her. Proof that he was worthy of her. And he wouldn't even have to kill or curse anyone this time.