Matcha with friends
I watch as she takes a tentative sip from my straw and gorgeous eyes slightly widen.
"Draco, I love it. What is it?" She says while drinking more.
I smile. "The muggles call it Matcha. Its from Japan. Isn't it just amazing?!"
"Matcha you say? I must do some research on it. Hold on."
She pulls her sequined bag onto her lap and whispers a wandless 'accio' for a book on Matcha. She charmed her bag so its connected to the Malfoy library. Books at her fingertips is what she likes to call it.
I charmed the library to be up to date with everything going on in the world. So the most recent published book on matcha is what she pulls out and places on the table between us.
"Before you start, can I tell you what I know of it?"
She throws a big smile my way. "Of course! I'd love to hear what you've found on it."
"Don't expect too much now, love. I did some brief research. And most of my research has been done with my tastes buds."
Hermione rewards me with a giggle and tells me to go on.
"So based on my brief research, matcha originated from Japan and is actually a tea! Imagine my surprise when I found out it was a sodding tea and we didn't have any at Hogwarts or in the Manor!"
"A TEA?! I can't believe it myself. So you can drink it hot then?"
"Yes! I found I actually like it with ice but hot matcha is delicious as well."
She shoves the half full glass of matcha my way and stands up.
"I'm gonna order a hot matcha, Draco. Hold your thoughts until I get back."
I find it completely adorable that when she or I like something, she has do research on it. She has to see it in all the forms it comes in. It's quite charming.
"The barista will bring 2 over in a few minutes. Harry and Ginny get back to you about meeting us?"
"Yes, love. I got Potter's response this morning. They should be here any minute now."
With a smile, "Perfect! I got one for Harry to try. I think he'd like it too." She takes a small sip of my matcha and continues.
"Continue with what you were saying."
"Ah yes. So it's a tea. There's apparently a specific way it should be made. Something about whisking and froth. I'm not familiar with all that but I was thinking today if you liked it, we could try making it at the Manor. With the help of a house elf, of course."
"Yes! Let's do it. We'll have to pick some of it up on our way back today. Do you know where we can buy it?"
"That's where my research ended."
I see her eyes track something outside and know Potter must be here.
"You made it!" My lovely lioness stands and gives Potter a hug.
He gives her a fierce looking hug. "Of course. I've grown quite fond of these little cafes you've got us going to."
"Hey, Gin!" The Weaselette hugs her back and sets her bag in the chair across from Hermione's.
"Hey, Malfoy." Potter tosses my way with a small smile.
"Potter. Weasel." I smile back towards them.
"Hi, Ferret!"
Its then that the barista drops off two hot matchas and Hermione grins wide.
"You guys have to try this new drink! I just did today and love it."
She places one of the mugs in front of Harry.
And takes the other for herself.
"I think you'll like it, Harry. Totally different than our usual teas but delicious."
The two lovers glance down with a puzzled look. Harry looks over at my iced version.
"Hermione, this is green." He gives her a confused sort of look. But honestly, he kind of looks like that a lot. "This is a muggle cafe, right?"
"Yes yes. Its not a potion or anything. Try it!"
"Well," he shrugs. "I trust you."
He takes a tentative sip and then his eyes widen. "Gin, you have to try this!"
The mugs passed over and Weasel takes a sip. She gasps and says, "I admit the color is kind of off putting but it is delicious!"
I give them both a genuine smile. "It's called matcha and it comes iced too!"
Harry stands up. "Hold on, I have to try an iced one."
Hermione gives me a little Malfoy like smirk.
An idea pops into my head. If Potter and Weaselette like the Matcha then Arthur must as well. I look over at her.
"Ginger, do you think Arthur would like the matcha?"
"Dad? Yeah, or at least would love trying it."
"Would you guys mind if we went over there after our get together here? He's surely not working on a Saturday?"
Ever since Hermione and I started officially dating, the Weasel cree have actually been very open to our relationship. Open to me in general. It was quite surprising in the beginning but I've found it be immensely in my favor.
"You know he would love to have you over with whatever new muggle thing you've found. He should be free today."