It has been wonderful recieving all the nice comments but I am afraid it has to end. I feel there is more to tell, so I may continue later with a sequel. So thanks again and enjoy the story.
Two years later, Hermione and Draco were celebrating their one year wedding anniversary. Everyone was there. There was food and dancing. It was wonderful until there was an emergency flare sent up over the village.
“Everyone inside, men into the kitchen,” Lupin ordered.
Molly, Hermione, Ginny and Luna started making coffee for them all.
“What or who do you think it is, Harry?” Ron asked.
“I don’t know, but we need to go soon.” Harry replied.
Lupin thought for a moment. “Alright, Harry, Ron, Draco, and Neville, will check out the west side. Fred, George, Arthur and myself will check out the east. The rest will split into two groups to search the north and the south. We will meet at the statue in the village square. Everyone understand what they are to do?”
“What about us?” Hermione, Ginny and Luna chimed in.
“Sweetheart,” he said “It won’t take long. Go ahead and open the anniversary presents from everyone and by the time we get back, you won’t even realize we’ve been gone,” Draco said lovingly.
“Only if you open yours before you go,” she said fearfully.
“I won’t be gone for long. I left your present in Ginny’s room in your suitcase. We’ll open them together when I get back,” he kissed her on the forehead as the men went out the door.
Midnight had come and gone with no sign of Draco. It was a long and nervous wait. All she could do was pace the floor. Mrs. Weasley had drifted off to sleep in her rocker while Ginny and Luna waited at the table for the men to return.
A little after four in the morning they could hear someone approaching. Molly was awoken and went to the door. As she opened it Harry and Ron carried someone in and put them on the table. She couldn’t see who it was through all the people. As she drew closer there was no mistaken the platinum blonde hair. She rushed to his side.
“Draco… Can you hear me love? What happened? ” Hermione cried.
With what little strength he had he answered.
“We got to the village to find that is was a trap,” he sneered “Lucius and the rest of the Death Eaters were waiting for us. Father tried to get me to rejoin them and when I denied the Dark Lord and said I was where I belonged, he said that the name Malfoy was wasted on me. The next thing I knew I was on my way back home. Lord how I love the sound of that, home,” he had spoken so softly. He could barely breathe.
“What happened to Lucius?” questioned Hermione
“He won’t bother anyone again. I took care of it for you,” Ron nodded.
Draco held out his hand and she took it in hers. Giving it a squeeze, he began to speak again.
“Hermione, my love, I want you to know that I have always loved you above all others and I’m afraid that I’m not going to be able to stay. I wanted to grow old with you but the fates have chosen a different path for me I’m afraid.”
“My love, please let’s not talk of this. I have to give you your present,” she reached down and whispered into his ear.
“Thank you. You gave me a chance to prove that I could amount to something and I have at least helped make the world a little safer for it.” As he spoke, his breathing became more and more difficult.
“Good bye Hermione,” He took a breath as death shuddered through out his body.
“Good bye, my love,” she said as tears streamed down her face.
The funeral was filled with friends and family that had loved Draco more than he would ever know. It had been lovely.
Everyone had gone back to the Burrow afterwards. Hermione mainly stayed in Ginny’s room reality still not setting in. She opened her suit case to change into something clean to go downstairs. There on top was an envelope and a gift box. Inside the envelope was a letter. It said:
My Dearest Hermione,
I’m not very good at letters so this will be sort of short. I have loved you for a long time. I wouldn’t be the man I am today if not for your love and the chance you gave me to prove myself, not only to myself, but to everyone else as well. I want to thank you. I love you and can’t wait to grow old with you. I can’t wait for us to have children. I want lots. So on that note, I will end this dreadful excuse of a letter.
Always remember that I am with you.
Yours Always,
Draco
Fresh tears began to fall as she opened the gift he had promised to return and open with her. Inside she found a ceramic dogwood flower on a golden chain. A reminder of the day he told her he loved her. There was an inscription said:
So you will always have a piece of me with you
She reached down and rubbed her small but protruding stomach.
“I’ll always have a part of you with me and I’ll thank you everyday of my life.” Hermione whispered as she blew a kiss toward heaven filled with all her love. She finished getting dressed and went down to tell everyone the good news.
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