The Reunion

Chapter Seven

Hermione felt like her heart was going to burst out of her chest. She was extremely excited and nervous for her date with Draco. She had always hoped that they could be something more even when she was with Ron, which frightened her during year eight.

She had spent as much time getting ready as she could. She took a long shower making sure she was thoroughly clean, and she took an hour to put on her make up; which would normally only take fifteen minutes, it was subtle because she had used browns but you could tell it was there. She left her hair down but had straightened it and then curled the ends, so her hair appeared tamer than it had earlier in the day. The dress she wore was an emerald green a- line dress with a flare skirt and a thin black belt around her waist where the fitted top met the skirt. Hermione also wore a pair of three inch black peep toes and she wore a silver necklace with a heart shaped pendant and a matching bracelet.

By the time Hermione had finished getting ready it was six o'clock and there was a soft knock at the door. Smiling Hermione stood up and opened it. The first thing she noticed was his stormy grey eyes staring straight into her brown ones.

"Hi," he whispered

"Hi" Draco looked her up and down

"You look gorgeous" he breathed, she blushed

"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself" Draco was wearing a simply white button down with the top two buttons open, he also wore black slacks and a pair of black Italian leather dress shoes. His hair was hanging loosely just the way Hermione liked it

"I try" they laughed softly "these are for you" Draco said pulling a bouquet of flowers from behind his back

"Carnations? How did you know they're my favourites?" Hermione inquired taking them from his hand, she conjured a vase and filled it with an Agumenti before placing the flowers in the water. She then placed them on the nightstand beside the bed

"A little birdie told me" he grinned

"That is one smart birdie," Hermione grabbed a black clutch with her essentials and walked back towards her date.

"Ready?" he asked

"As I'll ever be" she smiled.

They walked in silence until the got to the lobby.

"We're going to be apparating I hope that's okay" Draco said wiping his sweaty palms on his pants

"Of course" he reached out a hand to her, which she gladly took. Hermione felt a tug inside her gut, the usual feeling that she got when she apparated "where are we?"

"Muggle London" Hermione didn't even try to hide the surprise on her face "I made us reservations in a muggle restaurant, I thought it would be nicer since they won't know who we are" he shrugged, Hermione smiled at his thoughtfulness

"That was a great idea," she praised

They ended up eating at a little French bistro called Le Chateau Noir it was a small yet fancy place. They spent their entire meal reminiscing about their days at Hogwarts. When they had finished their dinner they decided to go for a stroll down the Thames.

"Do you remember when you came to my house over Christmas holidays?"

"How could I not, I was so grateful you let me stay with you" Draco chuckled at the memory

"What are you doing for Christmas this year Mia?" Draco asked when they were done potions

"Well I was going to go home to see my parents. You?" she inquired