LIFETIME MATE

Chapter Thirty-One

Hermione woke up the day before the wedding, snuggled into Draco’s side. Albus had given them the day off of any responsibilities to get their last minute plans ready for the wedding. There were no classes, as it was Christmas break, so there was not that many students who stayed back. The few that did were welcomed to join in the wedding festivities the next day.

Hermione and Katrina had went to their house the weekend before to gather up the wedding dress, and bring it back to Hogwart’s, where it was tucked away in Katrina’s room were Draco would not see it.

Hermione lay on her side, her head in her hand, looking down at aepineping Draco, who was presently laying on his back, his arms outstretched above his head. She lightly grazed her fingertips along his chest, skimming by the nipples. Her hand went lower down his stomach, following the faint dusting of hair then down to the courser hair that covered his now semi-erect penis. She lightly skimmed the smooth skin along his length, then looked up to Draco’s face. He was still asleep, but there was now a slight smile on his face, as if he was having a really good dream.

She withdrew her hand and leaned up on her hands and knees. She leaned over to flick her tongue on the ringed nipple, her hair trailing down onto his stomach and sides. She gave it a light tug with her teeth then moved to the other one where she circled her tongue around the nipple, then drew the pebbled nub into her mouth.

Draco had slowly woken up when he felt her tongue flick against his ringed nipple. He had thought he waeamieamihen hen he felt her hands on him earlier. He held back a moan as she continued to torment him with her mouth and hair. He watched through half lidded eyes as she kissed her way down his stomach. His hands went to her back, caressing it softly.

She looked up to look into his eyes. “Don’t stop.” Draco begged as he lightly guided her lower and raised his hips in invitation.

She shifted between his legs as she lowered her mouth to his now fully hard erection. She flicked her tongue against the engorged head of his cock, licking the pre-cum into her mouth. She wrapped her lips around the head as she swirled her tongue around him, giving a slight suction as she withdrew. He raised his hips, wanting to go deeper into her mouth. She drew back and smiled against the head of his cock, as she started lapping the length of him over and over again.

“Hermione.” He groaned as his fingers tangled into her hair. “Please.”

She opened her mouth to take him deeper into her mouth, while her tongue swirled against him. She went all the way down, until her nose was grazing his pubic hair, then came back up. She repeated the movement, taking him in and out of her mouth, while Draco would raise his hips up meeting the down swipe of her lips.

His head went back as his stomach muscles clenched. He was so close. He reached down to grip the base of his cock. “Not yet.” He groaned.

She drewk ank and then was flipped onto her back as he raised her legs onto his shoulders. He leaned on his hands at her sides as he thrust his cock into her very wet opening. She gripped his arms as he thrust deep and hard inside of her. He set a steady rhythm, a slow torturous pace. He would draw back slowly until just the head was imbedded inside of her, then would plunge in hard and fast making sure to grind her clit at the same time.

“Faster.” She begged as her hand slid between their bodies as she rubbed frantically on her clit.

She soon felt the pressure building in her chest, then gasped as it moved lower between her legs. Her breath hitched in her chest as her climax washed over her, leaving her shaking in the aftermath. Her hand stilled on her now throbbing clit as Draco thrust deep inside of her, grinding himself inside of her. When he felt her throbbing inner muscles clench around him, he threw his head back and arched his back as he poured his seed deep inside of her.

He slowly let her legs fall to his sides as he leaned his lower body more fully on top of her. He braced his forearms at the side of her head and kissed her neck softly, then moved up to kiss her lips ever so lightly. “Good morning.” He smirked.

“Good morning to you too.” She smirked back.


Later that day, after a late breakfast, Draco, Hermione and Katrina went to bring back Hermione’s parents to Hogwarts. They were unable to go through platform nine and three quarters as her parents were not wizards, and it would take them longer to get back to Hogwart’s by the train anyway. Instead, Dumbledore arranged a special portkey that would transport them all right to Dumbledore’s office.

They flooed their way to her parents house as Kat wasn’t able to apparate yet. They all stayed for a late lunch letting her parents get reacquainted with Draco. They did not hold any reservations against him, as they could seth Hth Hermione and Katrina were tremendously happy.

When it was time to go, Danielle, Hermione’s mum, held on to their suitbag tight. She looked
to Hermione worriedly. Hermione saw this. “Mum, it’s okay. Just hold on tight to our hands and don’t let go. It will feel a bit weird, like you’re being pulled by your navel, but it’s a feeling that doesn’t last long. We’ll be there before we know”
”

Her mum nodded. “Okay, let’s do this.” She said nervously but determinedly.

They all stood in a circle looking down at the book, ‘Hogwart’s a History’ at the center of the table. Hermione smiled at Albus’s choice of a portkey. “Okay on the count of three we all touch the book. One.....two.....three.” They all reached out to touch the book. The sensation of being pulled backwards by your middle was quick and painless. All at once the five of them appeared in Dumbledore’s office. Draco helped her parents become steady on their feet, as Hermione looked around the room.

Greeting them was Albus, Minerva, Severus, Harry and Narcissa. Albus stepped forward. “Welcome to Hogwart’s Steven and Danielle. I trust your trip here was a little....weird for you.” He asked his eyes twinkling.

Steven chuckled. “Yes, it certainly felt different, but what a way to travel.” They all laughed with him as they greeted each other, as they have gathered together before for Katrina’s birthdays and knew each other.

Katrina went over to Narcissa and took her hand and walked the few steps to her other grandparents. “Grandmother Narcissa, I would like you to meet my other grandmother and grandfather, Danielle and Steven Granger.”

Narcissa stepped forward and grasped Danielle’s hand. “At last, we meet. It is good to finally meet both of you.” She said warmly.

Danielle returned the gesture. “Yes, it is good to finally meet you too.” She smiled, as ease at once at Narcissa’s warm welcome.

As their parents were talking, and getting to know each other, Hermione went to Harry. “Where’s Ginny Harry?”

“She’s at the cottage, getting ready for the dinner. Molly and Arthur arrived earlier and Ron should be just getting there about now with Lavender. Did you know they just got engaged?” Harry asked.

Draco had heard the last little bit of the conversation as he came up to wrap his arms around Hermione’s waist. “Who got engaged?” He asked.

“Ron and Lavender.” Hermione answered smiling as Draco nuzzled her neck. “That is great news.”

“Yes, it is. We’re not really surprised though.” Harry stated. He looked to the clock on the desk. “And we should probably head there right away, they will be waiting for us.”

“Is everyone going to fit inside your cottage Harry?” Hermione asked.

“Of course they will. We temporarily enlarged the dining room and living room to fit everyone. We tend to have to do that when the in-laws come to visit all the time. We will fit.” He smirked.

They all bundled up in their winter wear and climbed into the horse drawn carriages that Albus had arranged for them all. They all laughed and talked at the antics that the Grangers and Narcissa had to share with them about Draco and Hermione.

Be the they knew it they had reached the Potter cottage, just on the outskirts ofsmeasmea The They all hurried inside from the chill. Ginny was there to greet them all at the door as they came through the door. “Everyonin tin the living room.” Ginny stated smiling as she helped with their cloaks.

Everyone did seem to be there, mixed in with the red hair of the Weasleys. They all came to congratulate Hermione and Draco with hugs and kisses. Draco accepted them in good spirits until Ron and Lavender came up to them each holding a twin. Lavender and Ron both kissed Hermione’s cheek with Draco watching the exchange closely. He trusted Hermione, but he wasn’t so sure on Ron yet. After the kiss of congratulations, Hermione gripped Draco’s hand and kissed him lightly on the mouth, as if sensing his slight irritation. He couldn’t help but feel relieved at the touch of her lips against his.

Ron held out his hand to Draco, “Congratulations Malfoy.”

Draco shook Ron’s hand while his other hand went to Hermione’s back possessively. “Thank you Weasley, I hear congratulations are in order for you two also.”

“Yes. Next year, we take the plunge.” Ron smirked as he kissed Lavender’s cheek.

“Here Ron, I’ll hold Mya for you for a bit.” Hermione said as she held out her arms for the toddler. She held the baby close, as she nuzzled it’s neck, making the baby giggle and try to grab at Hermione’s hair.

Draco smiled as the baby laughed. “So this is your namesake huh?”

“Yes. The other one Lavender is holding is Lily.” Hermione replied as she tried to tickle the other toddler.

Ginny came over then and smiled at the sound of the twins laughter. “Well, it’s time for these two to have a nap. I’m not sure they’ll want to, but if I don’t try, they will be very cranky kids later on.”

“I’ll come help.” Hermione said holding Mya still. She looked to Draco. “You don’t mind, do you Draco?”

“No. You go ahead.” He leaned in to kiss her softly on the mouth over the baby’s questing fingers that were touching Hermione’s face.

Hermione followed Ginny into the twins room, and laid Mya down gently as Ginny put on a musical mobile to soothe the babies asleep. They both stepped back after a few minutes to watch and see if the twins were indeed going to doze off.

“Gin....can you do me a favor?” Hermione whispered.

“Sure, anything.”

“Well........ I think I may be pregnant. Can you check for me with your wand?”

“Really, that’s great ‘Mione....” She stopped, then pulled her into the next room so they could talk a bit louder than a whisper. “Why do you think you may be pregnant?”

“Well, my lower back has been bothering me lately I miI missed my period a couple of weeks ago.”

“It could be a possibility then, I remember your lower back bothering you with Katrina.” Ginny stated as she retrieved her wand from the dresser. “Here, lie down.” She waited until Hermione laid down on the bed, and waved the wand over her midsection saying a spell as she did. “Does Draco know?” She asked as she waited for the results from her wand.

“No. I wanted to be sure first.”

“Well.” She started as the wand tip glowed blue. “Your suspicions were correct, you’re pregnant. You must have conceived during your last cycle. Do you want to know the sex of the baby?” Ginny smiled as she tucked her wand away and pulled Hermione’s shirt down.

“Yes.” Hermione said grinning ear to ear.

“You will be having a boy. When are you going to tell Draco?”

“Tomorrow. What a wedding present, huh?”

“Yes. Can I tell Harry? This news is too good to keep to myself.”

“Okay, but just Harry.” Hermione smiled, eager for tomorrow even more now.

Ginny and Hermione both came out, smiling broadly. Harry came over. “Are the twins settled down?” He looked to Hermione who couldn’t stop smiling. “What’s up?” Ginny leaned into to whisper the news in Harry’s ear, a smile appearing on his face. He looked to Hermione and hugged her tight. “‘Mione, that is great news, I am so happy for you.”

“Happy for what?” Draco asked as he came up to the trio.

“Happy for the two of you of course. I know you two will be very happy.” Ginny said quickly.

Draco looked to Ginny, knowing her scheming mind of late. He put his arm around Hermione’s waist. “Yes, we will be very happy.” Hermione turned to look into the blue of his eyes . He leaned in to kiss her lightly on the mouth, but then she put her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. Draco was not going to refuse such an offer.

They were interrupted when Ginny and Harry nudged them letting them know that a room full of people were watching. Hermione’s face flushed pink as she hid her face into Draco’s neck, as t aud audience applauded around them.


The party did not seem to want to end, but Hermione and Draco knew that their day tomorrow would be a long day. They decided to call it a night and head back to Hogwarts. Along with them, Albus, Severus, and Katrina decided to go back also.

It was decided by the soon to be married couple that the night before the wedding they would be spending it separately. Katrina stayed with Hermione and talked. “Katrina, are you happy about us getting married?”

“Oh yes, very h. T. The two of you belong together.”

Hermione smiled at her daughter. “The twins sure are growing aren’t they?”

“Yes, they are. I love to make them laugh.”

“How would you feel about a baby in our family?” Hermione hinted.

Katrina looked to her mother. “A baby?”

“Yes.”

“That would be great. I would love to have a baby sister or brother.”

“Well, I just found out tonight that you will be getting that baby brother sometime in July.” She smiled.

“Really?”

“Really.”

Katrina hugged her mother at the news. She was going to be a big sister. “Does father know yet?”

“No, I’m going to tell him tomorrow. So not a word from you, alright?”

“Not a word. I’m good at keeping secrets when needed.” Katrina said thinking about all that plotting and scheming she had to do to get her parents together. She couldn’t wait until tomorrow.


Meanwhile Draco and Sus wus were having a drink or two discussing the wedding tomorrow. Draco also asked Severus about Katrina when she was younger, as Severus was around more during her younger years. That was one of the things he now regretted about going into hiding, missing the chance to see his daughter growing up.

When he went to bed that night he dreamt of Hermione and their honeymoon, and what little she will be wearing. The bed seemed awfully big without her snuggled into his side. He sighed, ‘One more night.’