Magical Lineage

Hermione relished the morning after Draco’s birthday. They had held her all night and slept in. Draco had Mopsy bring breakfast and they lounged around touching, kissing and exploring each other. She explained that since the full moon was that weekend, she had a monthly commitment to help Damocles distribute the wolfsbane potion.

Theo was licking her nipple and gently dragging his fingertips over her body. “You are actually going to be giving the werewolves their potions? Is it dangerous?” He sounded worried.

“Yes Love. I’ll be giving them their potion and log their receipt and consumption of it. No it is not dangerous, everyone that is receiving the potion, is there because they want to be. Then every name is logged to ensure that every werewolf that enters the Sanctuary before the full moon is safe. Bill Weasley stays at the Sanctuary every month to watch over everyone.”

Draco was nibbling on her other nipple and lazily touching her. “Do you help every month?”

While she was enjoying their attention and touches, she in turn was gently stroking them. Nothing was hurried, just gentle exploration. “I try to. Sometimes my schedule doesn’t allow it. I don’t know how much I will be able to help once I am working in the library at Hogwarts. I guess I can help Poppy distribute the potion to the students who are afflicted.” She felt both wizards tense, just for a split second, at her mention of working at Hogwarts.

Turning to Draco she leaned into him, showing her intent to kiss him. Wanting to reassure him that working wasn’t changing her commitment to either of them or the program. Good Godric, was he handsome. His grey eyes locking onto her brown, his blond hair so soft, hung just over his forehead and his lips were so soft and pink. When he kissed her she tasted mint, cool and fresh. It was a lazy kiss, soft and gentle, there was no need to rush, she let her tongue play with his, and relish his taste and the way he bit her bottom lip then licked and sucked on it.

Catching her breath, she turned and locked eyes with Theo, silently asking him to kiss her. Blue eyes searched her brown. Raven hair, longer and layered back, laying just above his shoulders, lips fuller but just as soft, He tasted like toffee, warm, rich and sweet. Just like Draco, his kiss was not rushed, although it was more demanding, his tongue dominated more than played.

Breathless she pulled away and while she was thoroughly enjoying herself, Hermione startled both wizards when she suddenly sat up and shouted, “Crap.”

Grabbing their wands, the magical ones, both wizards were on alert. “What is it Kitten?”

“I locked the floo last night before we came up and of course Mopsy can ‘pop’ in. but the wards are telling me I have a visitor. I’m sorry, excuse me.” With her wand in hand, the witch walked naked to the bathroom, put on her robe and walked out into the hall.

“I don’t know about you but I could watch that witch walk around naked all day long.” Draco stated.

Theo stood and started putting his ‘joggers’ on. “True, but right now I’m more interested in who is at her door, when technically she is supposed to be at work. Get dressed.”

In the kitchen Hermione flicked her wand and opened the door. Ginny stood there looking concerned. “Why is your floo locked? Why aren’t you at work? Do you realize there’s a pile of letters in your owl box? Holy. Shit.” her hot headed ginger friend stopped her inquiry the moment the two wizards stepped into the kitchen wearing the joggers and t-shirts Hermione gave them the night before. Like magical bodyguards, they each stood to either side of the tiny witch.

“Good morning Ginny. I called off work. I don’t understand why you are overreacting.”

“Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I now completely understand why you called off work. Good morning gentlemen. Having a lie-about are you?”

Both wizards nodded to her.

Hermione waved her hand in front of the witch’s face. “Ginny. Ginny focus, why are you here?”

Harry had to go into a Wizengamot meeting this morning but before he did, your department head stopped him and inquired if you were alright. Since it was unlike you to take so much time off work recently.”

“I filed the proper papers for my scheduled time off. I messaged in a timely manner following the rules to take off for personal reasons. I don’t understand why everyone is so surprised that I may want time to myself or that I may need time for something other than work.” Her hair sparking, she was angry “I’m sorry Ginny I’m not mad at you. I’m just frustrated that everyone thinks it's so unbelievable that I may actually have a life.

Ginny smiled at her. “Hermione, I am not surprised that you have a life. I’m thrilled that it looks like you’re finally enjoying said life.” Looking right at both men, “This witch means the world to me. You both better take care of and respect her. If she is hurt in any way, I guarantee the wrath I will bring down upon both of you will be epic.” Before either of them could react or respond to her warning, “Now I will leave you three to enjoy your day off.”

Ginny leaned in and hugged her, whispered into her ear, “I will expect details.” Then in a flurry of red hair she was out the door and gone.

Hermione smiled at the two men and felt her cheeks heat. She knows they heard Ginny. “Well, it seems it is a big deal if I decide to take a day off. My department manager, Ms. Drumfeld, has an issue with me not being there to answer every question she may have. Heaven forbid I’m not there for to her step on while she rises in the Ministry.”

Both men looked perplexed. In the time they recently had been spending together neither wizard understood why this brilliant witch was working in a subordinate research position.

Oh well, I guess Ginny’s visit was fortuitous. “I hate to break up our day, but I should get ready to go help Damocles with the wolfsbane. So I am going to kindly kick you out. I need to get ready and I find that I cannot focus or keep my clothes on, with you two snakes here.” She laughed and pushed both men towards the floo.
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Narcissa was in the new parlor when the boys returned to the manor. “Good afternoon my loves.” Taking in their appearance, “What in the name of Salazar Slytherin are you both wearing?”

Both wizards smiled at her, Draco said, “My birthday present from Granger. They are muggle clothes.”

With a look of complete surprise on her face, “She bought you clothes from what I can only assume is a shop that dresses homeless muggles?”

Theo laughed, “No. This is considered ‘lounge wear’. They are very comfortable.”

Draco smirked, “She really enjoyed seeing us wear them.”

Narcissa’s eyes brightened, “I noticed that neither of you came home last night.” It was not a question but an observation.

“I had a lovely birthday mother. Granger had several surprises for me. Us really. She had a variety of food and drink and all three of us got to know each other a little better.”

“I am so happy for you my darlings. And for the record, the ‘lounge wear’ isn’t horrible. Now, are you both going out tonight or would you like to join me for dinner?”

Both Draco and Theo accepted her invitation to dinner.

“Draco darling, what type of cake would you like Tipsy to make?”

“The marble cake is fine.” he said, as he and Theo turned to leave the room.

“Oh, do you want ice cream with that?”

Both wizards looked at each other and laughed. The blonde said, “Just cake is fine. We had quite a bit of ice cream at Granger’s house last night. We are going to bathe, then I have a little bit of correspondence to attend to and Theo has potions brewing that have been on hold. We will meet you in the game room at six for drinks.”

Once they were in their room. Draco was laying on the bed. “Theo, I slept so soundly last night with Granger safely between us.”

“I know, I did too. Just having her tucked between us gave me a sense of peace I don’t think I have ever felt. Like we were complete.” Adding, “You know I love you Dray. I have always known that you and I would be together. That our futures were intertwined. I did worry about us both being the last scions of our houses and what was expected of us as far as producing heirs.”

Draco understood the direction the other wizard’s thoughts were headed. “Theo, Pet. When our fathers were alive and ruling our fucked up noble linage,” his words dripping with sarcasm. “I just assumed we would have to hide our feelings for each other and marry witches that were chosen for us and begin our family life.” Gently brushing Theo’s raven hair back, while stroking his cheek. “After the war, after our fathers fates were decided, and we didn’t answer to anyone and not being held to any marriage contracts, I thought I would just let my house die out and I knew you didn’t care about continuing your line. I figured we would eventually marry and bond our magics and that would be that.” Draco was twirling his wand through his fingers.

“Dray, do you think Granger will be okay with us? I mean with the relationship that you and I have? Do you think she’ll accept it or want us to stop being with each other?”

It always perplexed Draco that Theo could be so strong and dominant in some aspects of his life and yet so worried and timid when it came to his emotions. “I don’t know Pet. I think that she seems to be very open to our ideas and she also seems to have some ideas of her own as far as sex goes. She enjoys when both of us focus our attention on her. She likes us together. I’m sorry I know that that’s not really an answer. For now why don’t we just focus on her and building our relationships with her.”

Theo smiled, “I like when the three of us are together, It’s just hard not to instinctively reach for you.”

Kissing him softly to reassure him, “You know how I feel, so if I am not able to kiss you or hold you when she’s with us, please understand that it’s not because I don't want to. We can work all that out in time.”
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Hermione showed up at the apothecary shop a little earlier than expected. She wanted to see what Dam thought about the project she left with him. Neville and Justin were already there portioning out the vials of potion for distribution. She hugged the wizards. “I didn’t know you were both going to be here tonight.”

Neville smiled, “Well Dam told us the number of werewolves expected and we thought he could use a hand. It’s been a crazy week. Plus he has a new project he is starting and wants to know if we will be able to supply or grow some of the ingredients.”

She knew the project was hers.

Justin went to the back of the shop to retrieve another cauldron of potion. Using her wand to cast a muffliato charm, “So how are you and Justin doing? Did either of you get assigned a witch for the repopulation program?”

“We did. We are two wizards assigned to one witch. Justin is not sure how this is going to work.”

“That’s like me. I have been assigned to two wizards. I can help explain it to you both.”

Neville sighed out in relief. Hermione noticed his shoulders relax. “That would be a great help. The witch we have been assigned is younger than us. We met with her and, well, she adamantly does not want to be a mother. Told us, she is only participating in the program because the Ministry is forcing her. She has already told us after she gives birth she wants to leave Britain. I guess she met a wizard from America and wants to move there to be with him. So she said she will do her duty here and then leave. Justin and I are fine with it, we wanted kids. I guess it's actually a relief that she wants to just walk away.

“I’m so sorry Neville.”

“Don’t be. I’m actually happy that when this is all over we’ll have a family of our own. It's just hard on him because his mother abandoned him when he was a little boy. He has flashes of her, a partial memory here or there but nothing solid. I told him that at least our little ones will have no memory of her. Then we have to address the question of should we keep pictures so we can show the kids later? Justin thinks we should make some sort of legal contract with her and give her some sort of compensation to ensure she never comes back.”

“I think a legal contract of some sort is a good idea. Just to protect both of you and the children. As far as money or compensation I don’t think you should do that. What if she comes back years from now and wants more? Plus you don't want the kids to think that you bought them from their mother.”

“That's kind of what I told him. Anyway, who are your wizards? Are you okay with your group?”

Justin came back into the room so Hermione canceled her charm.

“Well let me say that I am very happy with my group. I really am attracted to both of my wizards. I could even see keeping some sort of relationship with them and the kids.”

“That’s wonderful. Are your men anyone we know?”

“Yes. We actually went to school with them.”

Justine smiled and said, “Well, are you going to tell us or should we guess?”

“I will tell you. But I don’t want any shit. I am very happy. I can see myself being very happy.” She knew that no matter how much sugar coating she did, they were going to react badly. Everyone has. She took a deep breath and said, “Draco Malfoy and Theodore Nott.”

Justin looked down and she could see that he was biting his lip. Neville looked like she had hit him with Petrificus Totalus…AGAIN. His body was completely stiff and he didn’t even blink. Then he smiled.

“Justin, did you hear who she is paired with?” Neville asked

“Yes I did.” he was grinning from ear to ear.

“Well. Well. Well. It would seem that our Griffyndor Princess is going to be sleeping with two Slytherin Princes.” Neville said with a smile.

Hermione felt her face heat up and she felt her temper rising. “I told you I didn’t want to hear any shit.”

Neville said, “No Hermione. No shit from us. You see my sweet love over here had a crush on both of those snakes in school. I think he may be a little envious. I myself never found Draco to be my taste but Theo, Theo Nott I could have some serious fantasies about him.”

“Oh.” She was blushing, “Um. Hmm. Okay. As long as you aren’t going to be preaching to me about how ‘I should not trust them.’ How ‘I should not be with a Death Eater or a Death Eater's son’.”

Justin growled, “Who the hell said that?”

Before she could answer, Neville said, “I’m guessing Ron. He’s still carrying a torch for you. I bet he was upset that you were not paired with him.”

“You would be correct. He called both of them names,” Shaking her head, “When I defended them, he called me some pretty nasty names too. I’m not even sure where he is or what he’s doing. I don’t know who he has been paired with, nor do I care.”

Just as she finished her rant, She felt two very strong arms wrap around her and she was being lifted off the ground. Without even looking, she smelled leather, grass and coffee, she said, “Charlie Weasley put me down.”

The large dragon tamer kissed her cheek “I am so happy you’re here. I have been worried about you since I left you at Malfoy Manor. How’ve you been? How’re your wizard daddies to be?”

“I’m fine, don’t worry. I’m over what happened.” Thinking of her wizards, she couldn’t help but smile, “Draco and Theo are fine. We have been spending time together. To get to know each other.”

He smirked and pushed her hair aside, “Really? Well according to the unglamoured love bites on your neck, I think the time has been well spent.”

“Oh. I thought I got them all. Help. I don’t want any crap from anyone.” She was biting her bottom lip with worry.

Charlie took his wand and waved it over her neck and began murmuring the glamour charm that would conceal the bites. “You know love, no one is going to give you ‘crap’ for having fun and enjoying your time with Malfoy and Nott.”

“I just want to keep our relationship developments private. Your sister showed up at my house this morning and caught both men coming into the kitchen.” Charlie raised his eyebrows. He and Fred had been the only two that knew her secret about her virginity. She knew it wasn’t something to be embarrassed about but it was her business and evidently now it was Malfoy’s and Nott’s.

“Is there news you want to share? Have you been practicing making little Slytherins?” He was enjoying teasing her. Charlie loved Hermione like a sister and wanted her to be happy. George and he were the only ones that knew the depth of her feelings for Fred. She held her grief in after his death, not wanting to ‘impose’ upon his family's mourning. Unfortunately, that left the witch on her own to deal with the loss of what Charlie was sure had been her first love.

“Hush. I don’t need to broadcast my information to everyone in the wizarding world. No, we have not ‘practiced’ making little Slytherins. But…” She leaned in and whispered in his ear, “The boys have been teaching me things.”

“Well. Well. Little sister, I am so happy to see you smiling. I was so worried that you would close yourself off and not let anyone in. Your letters over the past few years and even your visit to Romania last summer, you had not shown any interest in trying to form any type of romantic relationship.” He hugged her and she felt safe and happy in his arms.

The afternoon and evening went by without any problems. Over seventy werewolves showed up for potion distribution, Fifteen were young children. It broke Hermione’s heart that these helpless little children had been attacked and turned by Voldemort’s werewolf army. What possible reason would they have had to turn a four year old, and yet she was giving a potion to a child that was seven. He was so sweet and little. When all the werewolves had been given the potion and their names had been logged in to be verified for check in Friday at the Sanctuary, Dam thanked everyone for coming and helping out. We will distribute again here tomorrow. On Friday we will distribute to the wolves outside the sanctuary right before they enter.”

Neville asked, “Dam what about the younger children?”

“Actually, All of the children will be entering the Sanctuary this month. A few of the older wolves have agreed to watch out for them and we have taken the lake building and reworked the wards to only allow the little ones and their guardians to enter that particular building.”

Charlie asked, “Do you think the older wolves would hurt the children?”

Bill spoke up, “No. Not on purpose. They just tend to ‘play’ rough and they could accidentally injure a smaller wolf. There are a few of us that don’t actually turn that will be in their supervising all the interactions.”

“Well, it was great tonight. I am exhausted and I have work tomorrow. I’ll see you all tomorrow.” Hermione pinched Charlie’s arm when he flashed her a dirty little smirk.

Work went by in a blur Thursday, she was very busy, since Ms. Drumfeld had decided that Hermione was the only researcher that could gather information for one of the departments that could help her advance to the next level in the Ministry. This project caused her to be late to Dam’s and she missed the children getting their potions.

Friday she was just as busy, but Darco had Mospy pop in and deliver her lunch with a note.

H

I know that you have been very busy with work and your commitment to the werewolves, I just wanted to make sure you are taking time to eat and breath. I was having flashbacks of Hogwarts, of you sleeping in the library, using your arm as a pillow and ‘drooling’.

I know it was only one night, but I really enjoyed holding you while we slept. I know Theo feels the same way. Maybe you can come over tonight after all of the potions are handed out.

Enjoy your lunch. Eat all of it and drink the tea, it has orange blossom honey in it.

D

Before she left work Theo sent her an owl with a box of the best dark chocolate truffles Honeydukes offers.

H

I have been thinking about you all day. I miss you and hope that we will be able to get together tonight. I wanted to send you something sweet and remember you said you liked dark chocolate. So here is a little sweet treat.

Hope you have a great evening. Maybe we will see you tonight.

T

She met Neville, Justine, Bill, Dam and Charlie at the Sanctuary. They had set up a couple table and she and Bill worked at the table with the children. Since it was some of the children’s first time at the sanctuary, they usually stayed at the shack at school or were warded in their homes, Bill explained to the kids and their parents everything that was going to happen when they entered the sanctuary.

Hermione noticed that the youngest child, Jaxson, the five year old, was alone. He had shown up with a ministry employee, which meant he was coming from the orphanage. She wondered if his family had been killed during the war.

They handed out all of the vials and checked everyone off the list. Charlie and Dam walked the children to the lake house with their wolf guardians.

“Bill, why is Jaxson on his own? Was his family killed?” Hermione asked.

With a conflicted look of rage and sadness, “No Love. He was dropped at the orphanage with a note. Telling his story, that he had been bit and that his family had other children that they had to think about and protect. So they were giving him up, with the threat that they were leaving the country.”

“That is unforgivable.” she growled.

Bill went on, “No. What is unforgivable is when the ministry and I found them and tried to work out his return and educate them on his condition, the father said, ‘If you return that thing to us, I will drown it’. Since the family no longer lives in England, the Ministry had no jurisdiction.”

Hermione had no words. She thought about his little round face, curly brown hair and dark, almost black eyes. Her heart was broken for the sweet little boy.

They started to say their goodbyes when Justin suggested, “Hey why don’t we go to The Tipsy Wizard, it's a new pub, we can grab some drinks and something to eat.”

“Sounds good.” Charlie agreed.

It was almost 6:30, Hermione wondered if it was too late to invite Draco and Theo to join them. She really wanted to see them, and had planned on going to the manor tonight. So she asked Dam if she could use his owl to deliver a note.
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Draco and Theo were reading in the library when Hermione’s note arrived. Theo grabbed the note and read,

D & T

All finished distributing the potion. I was invited to go to the new pub, The Tipsy Wizard. I was hoping both of you would be able to join us, I would love to have my friends get to know you. I understand if it is too short notice. If you are not able to join us, then I will only go for one drink and then come to the manor. Either way I will see you soon.

H

“What should we do Dray?”

“I think we should join her. I know we had planned on having dinner and spending a quiet evening with her here. I’ve missed her and don’t want to wait until later.”

Draco’s words echoed Theo’s feelings. The men informed Narcissa that they were going to join Hermione at the pub and had planned on returning later to the manor. She kissed them both and said, “Have fun darlings. See if Ms. Granger would like to stay the whole weekend. I would love to have afternoon tea with her tomorrow.”

Draco smiled, “Yes mum. We were planning on inviting her to stay.” They headed down to the gates to apparate to the pub.
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Theo saw Hermione as soon as they entered. She really wasn’t hard to miss with that beautiful head of long hair, chestnut and honey colored curls. He remembered Draco’s birthday, while she slept between them, he had gone to move it and the moment his fingers slipped into the tangled tresses, he was lost to the silky feel and honey smell. The memory of her smell and touch made Theo glad that he was wearing his robes.

Draco heard her laugh as he entered the pub. She was standing next to Neville Longbottom and laughing at something he had said. Just then the large dragon taming Weasley came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He was whispering in her ear. She seemed to be comfortable with his intimate touch and made no move to extricate herself. At that moment he was definitely jealous. Why was she allowing him to touch her like that. Especially after their time together on his birthday. He turned his worried look to Theo, “Should we go? Maybe she thought we wouldn’t come.”

Just then she turned and saw them. Theo’s eyes locked onto hers and she smiled the brightest smile he had ever seen in his life. Standing up she removed herself from the Weasley’s embrace and hurried over to meet them. Without even a second's pause she stretched up onto her toes and placing herself directly between them she hugged them to her. Then she pulled Theo down toward her and kissed his cheek, immediately doing the same to Draco.

Still smiling brilliantly, “I’m so glad you came. I was just about to finish my drink and say my goodbyes so I could get to the manor for our evening.”

Draco, relaxing a bit and asked, “Do you not want to stay?”

“Well yes I would love to stay and have you and Theo get to know my friends better, but…” Chewing her bottom lip, “If you both want to leave, just let me get my bag and say my goodbyes.”

Theo put his finger under her jaw and tilted her face up so he could look into her eyes. “Granger, love, we came to the pub because you asked. We’re here to meet your friends and get to know them. I’m sure they are just as curious about us.”

With those few words her face lit up and her eyes sparkled. “Thank you. Thank you both so much. This means so much to me.” Then she hooked her arms through Draco’s and Theo’s and headed back to the table with her friends. Even though the wizards knew a couple of the people at the table, introductions were made.

Draco’s understanding was, Justin and Neville were a couple. Damacles was an older wizard that went to school at the same time as his mother. They were in Slytherin together, he was a year older than Narcissa. Then there was the Weasley, “Draco. Theo. I would like you both to meet Charlie Weasley. Charlie is a dragon tamer.”

Charlie Weasley stood up and smiled at both Draco and Theo. He extended his right hand to shake theirs. “Nice to meet you. Hermione was hoping you would join us.”

Draco and Theo shook his hand, “It’s nice to meet you.”

The evening was nice. Damocles remembered Narcissa from school. He told Draco, “Narcissa was always the most beautiful girl in the room. Lucius was so lucky that his father was able to negotiate a marriage contract with Narcissa’s father Cygnus. If the scandal with Andromeda had not happened, there would have been many more suitors. Don’t get me wrong, there were many many wizards that would have fought to wed your mother, but your grandmother Druella Black would not wait. She wanted Abraxas’ boy. Narcissa and Lucius were slated to be pureblood royalty.”

Draco sneered, “My father was not a bad man when I was growing up, but he changed when his master returned. He didn’t look out for his wife, his family. Everything became about his lord. Unfortunately, my mother bore the heaviest burden while I was at school and father was in prison.”

Hermione saw the muscle in Draco’s jaw tighten, she reached over and took his hand and rubbed small circles into his wrist. Her presence had a calming effect on him. Storm grey eyes met deep brown, and her magic seemed to weave with his and ease his nerves. Draco saw only acceptance from the beautiful witch and couldn’t help but smile. “Well anyway, you are correct, it turned out my mother was too good for my father.”

Hermione introduced Theo to Dam. Theo was duly impressed, he had heard of the older Potions Master. Hermione had told Dam that she wanted to talk to Theo this weekend about the project she was asking him to take on. She hoped that Theo would be interested in working with Dam on creating the potion. Damocles started gathering his wand, robes and bag up. “It has been a very long week. I will take my leave of you young people and say my goodnights. Thank you for all of your help this week. I will be taking tomorrow off and resting. Hermione, would you come by Monday after work. I’ll have an update on the project you have inquired about.”

“Of course Dam. Have a good evening and please rest.” She gave the wizard a hug and a light kiss to the cheek. Draco wondered when she had gotten so close to him. He was an older wizard and he was a former Slytherin. The witch was a constant source of wonder. She seemed to accept everyone without reservations.

“Mr. Malfoy, Mr. Nott it has been a pleasure meeting you. Please tell your mother I said ‘hello’. I’m not sure she will remember me but I do send my regards.”

As Dam left the pub, Harry, Ginny and Luna entered. Theo watched Hermione hug Potter and the she Weasley and Lovegood too. Next there was a ruckus at the door as George and Ron Weasley came in. Ginny grabbed Hermione by the shoulders, “I’m sorry I didn’t know Malfoy and Nott were here and I didn’t know George would bring Ron.”

Hermione just shrugged and said, “It’s okay, if he doesn’t behave I’ll just leave. I had plans with Draco and Theo anyway.”

Suddenly George was scooping her up into a hug and saying, “Well if it isn’t the little sister that procreates with snakes.” He was laughing, so nobody thought there was any malice in his words. Then he looked up and saw Draco and Theo. “Oh here they are now. Hello Gents. How are you? Just so you know I love her like a sister and if you hurt her.... Well, do I really need to finish that threat?”

Hermione smacked him on the chest, “Behave.” Ron was still at the bar, talking to someone. “George should I leave? I don’t want another scene like at the Burrow.”

George shook his head, “Hermione, he promised to behave. Of course that was before I knew your wizards were going to be here. Honestly I would not have brought him if I knew. Either way he regrets what he said to you.”

Charlie chimed in, “He regrets the black eye I gave him, the bat bogeys Ginny gave him and the tongue thrashing our parents gave him. Not to mention, the names Fluer called him in French, so Victoria wouldn’t understand.”

George laughed, “Who knew those beautiful Veela’s could say such dirty words?”

Ginny smiled, “Our brother is one lucky man. No wonder they’ll soon have three kids within four and a half years of marriage.” Everyone laughed at that.

Harry was buying another round of drinks for everyone when Ron came over to the group. He looked around and said his hello's. Ignoring Hermione, Draco and Theo. She felt that was actually for the best. Her mother always said ‘If you couldn't say something nice you shouldn’t say anything at all.’

About an hour later, Draco and Theo noticed that Hermione could not hold her liquor. She was slurring her words a little and getting really touchy with both of them. Neither wizard had a problem with the physical contact, but they didn’t want her to be embarrassed when she was sober. Draco wondered if the witch had eaten anything since the lunch he had sent her. Both he and Theo had only nursed a couple drinks, not wanting to be inebriated in public.

Theo who only had two drinks, the second of which he was slowly nursing, suggested to Draco, ” Maybe it’s time to get going,” Draco agreed and he leaned over to whisper to their witch that maybe they should take their leave. Two things happened simultaneously; he leaned in, she looked up. They were face to face. As if drawn to him, she reached her hand up to his jaw and kissed him.

Everyone at the table stopped talking and just watched. The kiss was not a light peck or even a quick chased one. She opened her mouth and begged him to enter. Caught in the moment, he was not going to refuse her. She reached for the back of his neck pulling him to her. Her other hand reached for Theo on instinct. Draco’s hand collard her neck and his thumb stroked her pulse point. Theo watched her friends reaction, they didn’t seem upset, just surprised. He leaned in to whisper to her that maybe this wasn’t the place and as if their lips were magnets, she slid from Draco’s mouth to his.

Ginny whistles and Charlie cleared his throat. George chuckled and said, “Well little sister is growing up.”

Just then, Ron was returning from the loo and had witnessed the entire encounter. He drew his wand. Charlie saw him first and was heading toward him along with Harry. “What the fuck. You are all just standing around while she practically fucks those two. You filthy whore. Two wizards. Two cocks. You fucking disgust me.”

Draco grabbed his wand, Theo, wand also drawn, stood in front of Hermione, but before anyone could cast any spells, Charlie and Harry tackled Ron and pulled his wand away. Hermione realized what she’d done. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry for acting like a slag. I never kissed anyone in public before. I don’t know what came over me.”

Ron was yelling, “I know what came over you, they probably have you under the fucking imperius curse.”

Harry yelled at him, “Ron shut up. Shut the fuck up. Hermione is not under any curse. She has had a little too much to drink and is finally having a good time. It has been so long since I have seen my friend, my ‘sister’ have a good time. She is happy. If you can’t be happy for her, you need to leave.

Hermione slipped away from Theo and headed for the door with her wand in hand. Ginny grabbed Draco’s arm, “Go after her. She’s too drunk to apparate. She’ll splinch herself.” Grabbing her robes and her bag, the wizards hurried after her.

Charlie yelled after them, “Please let us know that she’s okay.

Theo nodded. “She’ll be at the manor this weekend.”

Both wizards rushed out, heading to the apparition point next to the pub. When they rounded the corner, she was leaning against the brick wall, crying.

Theo reached her first, he put his arms around her, “Kitten?”

She was looking down, shaking her head. “I’m so sorry. I am so very sorry for acting like that. I should not have embarrassed either of you like that. I had no right to assume you wanted to kiss me in front of everyone. I had no right to think you wanted them to see you with me like…that.”

Draco wrapped his arms around her and Theo. “Sweetheart, I have no problem kissing you in front of anyone. I don’t care who sees our affection for each other. I know it hasn’t been long, but both Theo and I think of you as ours. Are we wrong for thinking that way?”

She finally looked up at them both, tear streaks down her face, but a smile on her lips. Hiccupping and slurring her words, “Really? You both really think of me as yours? You really want me? Not just for the program? YOU really want ME? You really want to be seen in public as being involved with me? Seeing us in a relationship other than for the program? You don’t mind that everyone saw us kissing?”

Theo, unabashedly states, “Kitten I don’t care who sees us doing anything. If you want to go back in there right now I will kiss you, lick you and eat you infront of everyone in that pub. Because I think we are the luckiest wizards in the whole fucking world to have Hermione Fucking Granger in our bed.”

Draco just rolled his eyes. Hermione’s cheeks blushed a beautiful rosy color and she said, “It’s actually Hermione Jean Granger.” and she giggled then hiccupped again..

“Witch, that fucking giggle and the blush on your cheeks along with the hard on in my pants have you in for some serious trouble tonight.” Theo said and kissed her. Draco leaned down and kissed her and then put her hand against the front of his pants to let her know that he too was very excited to start their weekend together.