Of Books and Leather

A/N: Sorry for the delay, but RL has thrown me some curve balls this year. My computer crashed losing this chapter. I was working on it at the time of the crash. I had everything from a unexpected move to family deaths. Thank you to everyone who stuck with this story. I am glad to finally say that it is complete!

“Here let me help you with that,” Lucius said as he helped Hermione adjust her mask.

Tonight they were going to Curfew, together, for the first time. They wore matching masks, both gold with a simple scroll design. Hermione's mask had a green rose on the side giving it more of a feminine look. She wore a black leather skirt and a black halter-top. The necklace, that Lucius gave her, stood out against her all black outfit. She charmed her hair straight again and darkened the color.

“Gods, you look sexy,” Lucius said.

“I can say the same thing about you,” Hermione said. He was wearing black leather trousers and a white poet's shirt. His hair was charmed brown again. He looked like a sexy pirate.

“Are Miss Weasley and Mr. Potter coming tonight?” Lucius asked curiously.

“Yes, they should be there about ten.” Hermione answered.

“Were you able to get more information out of Ginny about her and Severus setting us up?” Lucius asked.

Hermione tried to get Ginny to talk to her, but she kept changing the subject. “No, not yet. I just want to know how she got Severus involved. Severus doesn't seem like the matchmaking type.”

“Severus has been tight-lipped about the whole thing,” Lucius said.

“I'm sure of the fact that they met up at Curfew. Ginny probably threaten to expose him if he didn't help her.”

“Severus is not the sort of person to give in to blackmail, especially with a Weasley.”

Hermione laughed. “You don't know Ginny every well. She puts her brothers to shame when it comes to manipulating.” Hermione got very quiet after that. She realized the meaning behind her words.

Lucius saw her face fall and tried to lighten the mood. “We can always corner the two and make them tell us why they got together.”

Hermione raised her eyebrows at Lucius, “Something tells me that that won't work no matter how we try.”

“You are probably right, but it could be fun trying.” Lucius looked in the mirror again. “I never thought that, 'The Dom' would ever have a 'sub'.”

“I never thought I would be anyone's sub again.”

Lucius looked at her thoughtfully. “There is a big difference between being a submissive and a slave. Mr. Weasley should have his balls removed for what he tried to do to you.”

“I'm just glad I got away before it was too late.” She shivered thinking about could have happened to her.

“Have you heard from him since you gave him what he deserved?”

“No. Ginny told me that nobody has heard or seen him. She went to his flat but he didn't answer the door. He hasn't answered owls and his Floo has been disconnected.”

Lucius raised an eyebrow. “Maybe he was afraid you had filed charges and is hiding from the Aurors?”

Hermione shook her head. “I don't want to file charges. It will create more of a mess and unwanted publicity.”

“He better not try anything again.”

“If he does he will find himself crumpled on the ground again.” Hermione stated.

Lucius looked at his spitfire and smiled. “Are we ready to go my sub?”

Hermione smiled and tilted her head, “Am I going to be referred to 'the sub' all night long?”

“Of course. Did you think 'The Dom' was going to walk around all night with 'That Girl' as my company?”

“I do have a name, Helena, but I see your point.” she said as she took Lucius' hand.

Holding her hand tightly Lucius Apparated directly to his office at Curfew. “Let me introduce you to the staff so they know who you are.”

*~*~*~*

It took about a half hour for Lucius to introduce Hermione to the staff. Because of the necklace that she was wearing the staff knew the significance of her and Lucius' relationship. Most of the staff recognized Hermione from the week before. The man who greeted everyone at the front door was pleased that she was back.

“I knew you would catch The Dom's eye. I am pleased that you are back.” He smiled at her and kissed her hand.

“Thank you,” Hermione said although she wasn't sure how to take his statement.

“Jarred likes you a lot,” Lucius told Hermione as they went to the bar to get a drink before they opened the club.

“Really, he only met me that one time and it was only for a few minutes.”

“Jarred is unique. He can read people's mind. He can tell when someone is coming in just to cause trouble. He scans everyone before they can enter. Which makes him the perfect doorman.”

“How interesting. So, Jarred is the only one who knows everyone's true identity?”

“Only if they are thinking of their names at the time, which most people do. He is the only one who knows my true identity.”

Hermione was shocked. “None of the other employees know who you really are?”

“No, and I would like to keep it that way,” he said sternly to her.

“Of course,” Hermione said. She would never betray his secret.

Lucius gave Hermione a glass of champagne. “To our first appearance together.” Lucius toasted.

“And too many more in the future.” Hermione smiled as her took a sip.

Lucius heard Jarred talking and explaining the rules. It was time for the club to open. “Are you ready, my sub?” he said to Hermione.

“Yes, my Dom.” She smiled and kissed Lucius, a perfect start to the evening.

*~*~*~*

Curfew filled up quickly with eager guests. The Dom and his sub led the night off with a seductive tango. The two of them stayed on the dance floor for most of the evening.

Severus arrived just before ten p.m. along with Ginny and Harry.

Hermione didn't even recognize Harry. He charmed his hair light brown and the length came down to his shoulders. He had on blue leather trousers and a black shirt. His mask was a simple black mask.

Ginny was dressed similar to what she wore last week; thigh high boots, black leather skirt, and a red halter-top.

When Severus arrived, he and Lucius went to the office to discuss a little business. Hermione, Ginny and Harry stayed on the dance floor for a bit longer until Hermione had to sit down.

“I've never danced so much in my life. I need to sit down for a few. You two can stay and dance if you want to,” Hermione said to Ginny and Harry.

“I need a break also, I'm getting thirsty,” Harry said.

The three found a table off to the side where there were few people. “I'm going to go to the restroom for a minute, I'll be right back,” Harry said as he dashed off.

Ginny laughed. “He is having a blast.”

A waiter came by, brought Hermione a glass of red wine, and asked Ginny what she would like. After he left with her drink order Ginny smiled at Hermione and pointing at her glass. It's good to be the Sub isn't it.”

Hermione leaned back a bit, smiled, and took a sip. “Can't complain.”

“I'm glad, you look happier now then you have in a while.”

“I feel happier. I never thought Lu... The Dom would be the one who restored my faith in men.”

Ginny grinned. “You two suit each other.”

Hermione beamed at her friend. “Alright spill it. Why did you and Sebastian decide to play matchmaker?”

Ginny pressed her lips together for a second and looked around, “I wonder what keeping the boys.”

“Don't change the subject! Spill it, now.” Hermione demanded.

“Alright, I met Sebastian here on my first night. Luna and I came together,” Ginny whispered. “Well, she and I were dancing when a group of men started dancing with us. We got a little separated in the crowd. Anyway, that is when Sebastian started dancing with me, of course I had no idea who he was, and he is very good at disguising himself.” Hermione nodded her head in agreement. “After a while we both needed to sit down and get something to drink. We decided to talk for a bit. I almost immediately recognized his voice; it's hard to disguise a voice like that.”

“Okay, so why did the two of you decided to set me and The Dom up?”

“Simple really, he asked how you were and I told him how you were all work and no play.”

Hermione had a shocked look on her face, when the waiter came back with Ginny's drink.

Hermione was mortified. “I can't believe you said that to him! I see him at least once a week, and he never asked how I was doing!”

Ginny patted her hand. “He noticed you were unhappy about something, and he knew that you would not tell him, so he asked me.”

Hermione groaned, “What else did you tell him? Did you tell him about your brother?”

Ginny sighed, “Yes, but not all of it. I told him that he mistreated you. I never went into any detail. He said that he had someone in mind that he thought would be perfect for you. But he wouldn't tell me who.”

Hermione's eyes narrowed. “Okay, but that still doesn't explain everything. For instance how did you know that The Dom likes it kinky?” Hermione said in a low whisper.

“Sorry, I can't tell you that. It's between me and Sebastian.”

Hermione smirked, “I will get it out of you eventually.”

Ginny laughed. “You can try.”

Harry came back before Hermione could pursue the conversation any further. The waiter came back and took Harry's order. They were talking and enjoying their drinks when Lucius and Severus both came down the stairs and practically ran across the ball room to the entrance doors. Both looked very angry.

Hermione looked at the doors with concern. “What is all that about?”

“Not sure, maybe we should see what is going on. Maybe we can help?” Harry suggested.

Just before the trio got up from the table a member of the security staff came up to them. “Sorry to interrupt your evening, but The Dom has asked me to tell you that he wants you and your party to stay here. There is a minor altercation in the lobby and he wants you and your company to stay safe.”

Hermione raised her eyebrows, an alarmed looked entered her eyes. “Safe?”

“The Dom doesn't want you to worry and he will explain when he comes back,” the security man said.

“Alright.” Hermione looked at the entrance doors, where two security staff stood. Hermione assumed they were keeping people inside until the incident was over. She started to bite her lower lip, a nervous gesture.

“Do not worry, The Dom can handle the situation,” he said as he walked away.

Hermione turned to her companions, “Why do I have this awful feeling that Ron is out there?”

The waiter came by with a free round of drinks. Hermione didn't even notice; her eyes were glued to the doors, wondering what was happening on the other side.

“I'm sure everything is fine,” Ginny said.

“I hope so,” Hermione said absently.

*~*~*~

Lucius, Severus, Jarred and three security staff were standing in the lobby guarding the doors to the ballroom. A very angry and drunk Ron Weasley was standing before them.

“Please turn around and leave this place,” Lucius said.

“I have the right to go in!” Ron screamed.

“No, you don't. I own this establishment, and I have the right to refuse entry to anyone. You are not dressed appropriately, and you are intoxicated. You are not welcome here,” Lucius said calmly.

“My girlfriend is inside your freak club and I came to retrieve her.”

“She is not your girlfriend!” Lucius bellowed. He closed his eyes realizing his mistake.

Ron narrowed his eyes. “You know who Hermione is?”

Jarred stepped in, he did not like this person too much anger inside of his mind. “There is no Hermione inside.”

Ron's eyes narrowed, “I don't believe you.”

“I could care less if you do or not. You are not going in there,” Jarred stated.

“Are you going to stop me?” Ron said smugly.

“There are six of us and one of you. Yes, we are going to stop you,” Severus said.

“You can walk away now and leave in one piece or...” Lucius let the statement hang. He really didn't want any trouble at his place of business, but this person had intended to hurt Hermione!

“You won't do anything!” Ron said boldly.

“Oh, no,” Lucius said as he raised his wand and wordlessly sent Ron flying through the lobby, out the front door, and onto the sidewalk.

Ron landed on the pavement, on his wrist, with a sickening crunch. Ron screamed, “You son of a bitch, you broke my arm.”

“I could do far worse, if I like,” Lucius said as he stalked towards him. “You come to my club, drunk, demand to be let in when clearly you only want to cause trouble.”

“I was just trying to find my girlfriend!”

“She's not your girlfriend; she hasn't been for a while.” He leaned in closer and whisper in his ear. “She will never be yours again, she is mine, and I have no intentions of letting her go. You will never harm her again.”

Ron's eyes widened in shock and then narrowed in anger, “Who are you?

“Someone who can destroy you if you ever come near Hermione again. You're lucky you only have one broken bone. Now get out of my sight.” Lucius spat as he turned and went back into his club.

Lucius turned to Jarred and Severus shaking his head, “What did he expect to accomplish?”

“Destroying the rest of his dignity?” Severus said in a matter-of-fact voice.

“He succeeded,” Jarred said.

“I think this calls for a drink,” Lucius said and turned to go back into the ballroom.

“Couldn't agree with you more,” Severus said and followed him.

“Well, I will just stay here then.” Jarred joked to himself. He was glad that they were able to defuse the situation quickly. Although he knew it wasn't the end, he read Ron's thoughts before his boss flung him out the door, that boy needed psychological help!

*~*~*~*

“What was that all about?” Hermione asked when Lucius and Severus returned to the table.

“Just a drunk and disorderly person trying to enter the club. We took care of him,” Lucius said.

“Would we know this person?” Ginny asked calmly, although she was sure who it was.

“No,” Severus said quickly

Hermione narrowed her eyes. “I don't believe you.”

“That seems be to going around,” Severus mumbled.

“It was Ron, but he is gone now and hopefully we will never see him again,” Lucius said as he took a sip of Hermione's wine.

“What did you do?” Hermione questioned.

“Nothing that he didn't already do to himself. Don't worry about it now. Let's enjoy our evening,” Lucius said. “Enough talk about his unpleasantness. Would you can to dance, my sub?”

“Of course, my Dom.” Hermione smiled, but she was still worried. But she was not going to let Ron ruin her evening.

For the rest of the night The Dom and his sub danced the night away with their guests.

*~*~*~*

Monday morning Hermione was in her office going over paperwork. She sighed when she thought about what happened over the weekend. Lucius told Hermione what happened at the club with Ron. She was livid at her ex-boyfriend? What right does he have to go around telling everyone she’s his girlfriend? She hoped Lucius would have let him in. She would have thrown Ron out the door herself. She hoped Lucius scared him off for good. She was sick and tired of dealing with him.

Hermione was just finishing her paperwork when there was a knock at her door. “Come in.”

“Are you busy, Hermione?” Ginny asked.

“No, just finishing some paperwork. What are you doing here?”

“I have some news to tell you”

“What is it?” Hermione asked. Her friend had a very worried expression.

Ginny bit her lip. “Ron left.”

“Left? Left where?” Hermione asked, trying to show some interest.

“The country, he's gone,” Ginny said.

Hermione sat speechless at her desk. “He left a note saying he had a job offer in Argentina.” Ginny continued.

Hermione's eyebrows rose. “Argentina?”

“That's what the note said. He left in a hurry. He only took a few clothes and personal items.”

“I don't know what to say. How is your mom taking the news?”

“Not good. He left without a word. She is upset that he didn't even say goodbye. Let alone explain why he was leaving.”

“She never believed that her precious son would ever harm me, but I do feel sorry for her that he left without telling anyone.”

“I wonder if someone scared him off.” Ginny looked at Hermione with a knowing look.

Hermione shook her head. “No, I can't believe that Lucius would have something to do with this.”

“Hermione.”

Hermione threw her hands up. “Okay, so I can believe it, but that doesn't mean that he did. Maybe Ron finally got the hint and left before he did something to get himself arrested.”

“He already did something to get himself arrested.” Ginny pointed out.

“True. Maybe he really did get a job offer.” Hermione looked at Ginny. “I'm really sorry, you know I'm not fond of Ron right now, but he is your brother.”

“Yes, I will miss him, but he needs to think about his life before he does something really stupid and gets himself killed.”

“How's Harry taking the news?”

“Not good, he won't talk about it. I think he partly blames himself for not realizing what was going on between the two of you sooner.”

“It's not his fault. He couldn't have known what was going on. Ron was very good at hiding that part of himself. He fooled me for many years.”

“You seem happier now,” Ginny said, trying to lighten the mood.

“I am. Who knew that dating Lucius would make me happy.” Hermione said just as someone knock on the door.

“Come in,” Hermione called.

Lucius opened the door. “I thought you might like to go to lunch. Hello, Miss Weasley,” Lucius said as he came in the room.

“Hello, Mr. Malfoy. Ginny rose and made her way to the door. “I will talk to you later, Hermione.”

“What was that all about?” Lucius asked as Ginny shut the door.

“Ron fled the country. Did you speak to him after the incident at Curfew?”

Lucius was shocked. “He's gone? When?”

“Apparently sometime over the weekend. Did you see him?” Hermione questioned.

“Only when he was trying to force his way into the club.”

Hermione pressed her lips together. “I wonder why he left so abruptly?”

“Maybe he realized that he can't have you back.”

“But to flee the country without notice?” Hermione was suspicious. Something wasn't right about this.

“Are you sure he is gone?” Lucius asked.

“Oh no, don't say that, I don't want to have to constantly look over my shoulder to see if he is going to pop up behind me,” Hermione said worried.

“You don't have to worry about that. He won't harm you again.”

“Something doesn't seem right. Are you sure, you didn't do anything? You can trust me.”

“When he was at the club I threw him out, literally. I ended up breaking his wrist.”

Hermione raised her eyebrows, “You didn't tell me that.”

“No I didn't. But I made it very clear to him that you were mine now.”

Hermione held up her hand. “Wait, you told him who you were?”

Lucius shook his head. “No, he didn't know who I was.”

“Are you sure? Did anyone else hear you say that?”

“No, we were the only ones outside. Severus and Jarred were inside waiting for me.”

Something clicked in her head. “Didn't you say Jarred can read minds? Do you think he knew what you said?”

“Maybe, but I don't see why that would make a difference.”

“Despite recent events, Ron is pretty smart, or at least street-wise. He would have figured out who you were eventually. He is not one who would give up.”

“You think Jarred threatened him.”

“No, I think Jarred is too smart for that. I think he made Ron a deal. Maybe he knew what Ron would do if he knew who you really were.”

Lucius rose from the chair. “I think I need to have a talk with Jarred. Now.”

Hermione nodded. “Of course. Lucius, I think that people wouldn't mind if they knew who The Dom really was.” she whispered.

“I'm not sure about that,” Lucius said as he went to the door. “Sorry about lunch, I will make it up to you.”

Hermione shook her head and took Lucius hand, “Do not worry about it. You need to talk to Jarred.”

“I will see you later,” he said as he leaned down for a kiss.

“Goodbye,” Hermione said as he left her office.

~*~*~

Lucius owled Jarred after he left Hermione's store. He wanted to know if Hermione's suspicions were right.

Jarred sat down in a seat in front of Lucius' desk. “What did you want to talk about, boss?”

“The drunk who tried to force his way into the club on Friday, did you see him after I threw him out?”

Jarred didn't dance around the question, “Yes, I saw him again the next afternoon, standing in front, watching the building.”

Lucius stiffened, Ron was scoping out the building, waiting for someone to enter. Hermione was right, he was going to try to find out whom he was. “What did you say to him?”

Jarred smiled. “I gave him two options, leave the country and never come back, or deal with me.”

Lucius raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Jarred went on to explain. “He didn't believe me at first, he tried to fight me. He didn't win, and he left with a broken nose. I told him that I didn't want to see his face around here ever again, and if he went to the Aurors, or Hermione he wouldn't survive the night.”

Lucius shook his head in disbelief. “What would I do without you, Jarred?”

Jarred went on, “I heard his thoughts. I heard what he planned to do if he found out who you were. I also heard what he planned to do to Hermione if he got a hold of her. He is obsessed with her, and if someone didn't intervene it would have turned deadly, he deserved more than broken bones.”

Lucius tried to calm himself down. “Thank you, Jarred, for everything. You are getting a raise!”

Jarred smiled at his boss. “I'm glad you found Hermione, that girl is very special.”

“Yes she is,” Lucius whispered.

*~*~*

Lucius went home after his meeting with Jarred. His employee was right, Hermione was very special, and he planned to show her how special she was to him later tonight.

He went into his study, sat down with a brandy, and started to plan the night. He would first wine and dine her, but did he want to take her out? They haven't yet been seen in public together as a couple. Were they a couple? Did she want to be seen in public with him?“It's been too long since I've done this,” he said to himself.

Lucius was realizing how much his life was turned upside down in the past few weeks when there was a soft knock on the door.

“Yes, come in,” he said absently as he was still lost in thought.

“Are you busy? I can come back?” Hermione asked.

“No, I'm glad that you are here.” he said.

“Are you okay? You seem distracted.”

“I'm fine; I just realized how much my life has changed recently.”

“Is that a good thing?”

“Yes.” Lucius got up from his desk, “Why don't we go out to dinner. I know a wonderful restaurant not far from here.”

“That sounds lovely, but I'm not dressed to go out,” Hermione said, looking down at herself, she was wearing her clothes from work, which was a comfortable trousers and a jumper, not appropriate for a dinner out with her lover.

No emotions showed on Lucius face, but he questioned whether it was her clothes or the fact she didn't want to make their relationship public.

“If I may interrupt.” the unexpected voice of Tiki startled Hermione, “I have something that the Miss can wear.”

“Tiki, were you listening to our conversation?” Lucius asked.

“Sorry, don't mean to be rude, Tiki just wanted to help.”

Hermione smiled, she really did want to go out with Lucius. “Show me what you have, Tiki.”

Lucius face brightened just a little bit. “I will be waiting for you, Hermione. Tiki we will be going to the Blue Moon, make sure she is dressed appropriately.”

“I will, Master,”

Tiki led Hermione to one of the bedrooms that she hadn't seen yet. The elf went into the closet and pulled out a beautiful, dark blue silk, sleeveless dress, with a plunging neckline. “It's beautiful,” Hermione said. She had never worn anything that beautiful; she never had a reason to.

“It was bought many years ago, but never worn.”

“Was it bought for Mrs. Malfoy?” Hermione asked. She didn't want to wear her dress. She didn't want to upset Lucius.

“She bought it, but she didn't buy it for herself. The Mistress would buy clothing for guests who would come to visit, so that they would be dressed appropriately for dinner. Master got rid of the Mistress clothing a couple of years ago.”

“Oh, I did not know,” Hermione whispered.

“The Master was very distressed when the Mistress died, but since you've been around he has changed. Thank you.”

Hermione was visible shocked. She hadn't known how much Lucius changed since he walked into her store.

“Here let's get you dressed. You will find everything you need in the wardrobe. The Master is calling me; I will help you with your hair when I am back,” Tiki said and vanished with a snap of a finger.

She appeared in Lucius' study. “Yes Master.”

“What color dress did you put Hermione in?”

“Dark blue.”

Lucius stood up, “I had a feeling.” He handed the elf a large velvet jewelry box. “Have her wear these.” He smiled.

Tiki reappeared in the bedroom with Hermione, “The master wants you to wear this,” she said as she handed the box over to Hermione.

Hermione sat down on the bench in front of the mirror at the dressing table and opened the box. “Bloody hell!” Hermione slapped a hand over her mouth. “Sorry, I have never seen anything so beautiful.” Inside the box was an exquisite sapphire and diamond choker, matching sapphire drop earrings and bracelet.

“I have never seen this set before,” Tiki said softly. The house elf started to work on Hermione's hair while Hermione slipped on the earrings and bracelet. When Tiki was done with her hair, she carefully took off the emerald collar necklace Lucius gave to her the other night, and clasped on the sapphire choker. Hermione smiled, Lucius was spoiling his new submissive.

Hermione stared at herself in the mirror; Tiki styled her hair very simply. It was softer and less curly than normal, but not too much. Tiki kept it long, just the way Lucius likes it.

“The Master is waiting,” Tiki said softly.

Hermione made her way down the staircase; Lucius was waiting for her at the bottom. He looked very handsome in his black eveningwear Hermione thought.

Lucius stared at her. She was beyond beautiful to him. He felt like a teenager going on his first date. You don't deserve her, he thought to himself. “You look delectable, Hermione. I almost don't want to share your beauty with others tonight,” he said as he kissed her hand.

Hermione smiled. “But you promised me a evening out, and I feel like making every woman jealous by being on the arm of the most handsome man.”

“Then let us go and make everyone jealous tonight.”

When they arrived at the restaurant, they were seated right away. The restaurant was beautifully decorated in dark blue tones, and a celestial décor to help create the atmosphere of intimate and romance.

Hermione and Lucius enjoyed each other's company, and the food was to die for. Everything was going picture perfect until Hermione excused herself to the ladies room. She was in a stall when two other women walked in talking about Lucius.

“I can't believe Lucius Malfoy is here?”

“And who was that with him?”

Hermione should have been surprised that she wasn't recognized, but she found it oddly refreshing.

“He probably paid her to accompany him.”

“Probably, no women in her right mind would become involved with him.”

Hermione had enough. She calmly exited the stall, washed her hands, and reapplied her lipstick, not once sparing a glance at the two gaping women. She turned to leave, discreetly taking out her wand, so the women wouldn't see.

“Have a nice evening, ladies,” Hermione said. One of the women opened her mouth to say something, but the other turned to her and shook her head slightly. This gave Hermione the perfect opportunity to cast a small sticking charm on their shoes. It's a shame the two women didn't see the long piece of toilet tissue stuck to the bottom of their shoes as they exited the bathroom.

Hermione took her seat again, the two women passed by and Hermione could hear the snickering of the other patrons. Hermione hid her smile behind her napkin.

“What is so amusing, Hermione?” Lucius asked.

“Nothing, love. Just a little justice.” Hermione smiled.

Lucius smiled faltered, “Did you just call me, love?”

Hermione smiled. “Yes I did.”

The waiter came by and asked if they would like any dessert. “No, thank you,” Hermione said, “I am quite full from the poached salmon.”

“Please bring the bill.” Lucius commented.

After they arrived back at Malfoy Manor, Hermione told Lucius what had happen in the ladies room of the restaurant.

Lucius just sighed, “After all these years, and everything I have lost, people still see me as evil.”

“Stop right there. They were just two busy bodies who probably don't know anyone worth a damn and are trying to make themselves feel important. All what matters is what we feel.”

“How do you feel?” Lucius asked.

“Happier then I have ever been. I am with a man who cherishes me and does not try to control my life. You let me be myself. You are not trying to mold me into someone else. You have no idea how happy that makes me.”

“You let me in when nobody else even wanted to. You trusted me after all you went through. You don't realize how much that makes me feel whole again.”

Hermione smiled and kissed him. Lucius wrapped his arms around her and Apparated them to the master bedroom.

Hermione broke the kiss with a squeal. “Sorry, I wasn't expecting that.”

“Stay right there, don't move. Until I command you to.” Lucius ordered.

Hermione shivered at his command. Lucius was in dominant mode and she couldn't wait for what he had in store for her tonight. She watched as Lucius removed his dinner jacket, shirt, and untied his hair so it hung loose. Hermione gaped, she was sure she was drooling.

“Turn around.” He demanded. Hermione turned slowly. Lucius gently pulled the zipper down of her dress. He ever so slowly slipped the straps off Hermione's shoulders and the dress pooled at her feet.

A small growl came from Lucius throat. Hermione chose white lace knickers and bra with matching garter and thigh highs to wear under the dress.

“Turn back toward me,” Lucius said in a strained voice. He stared at her clad in nothing but her lingerie and jewels. He touched her diamond and sapphire choker. “You look beautiful in this, my submissive; you deserve nothing but the best.”

Hermione opened her mouth to speak, but Lucius tapped her lips with his finger, “I did not tell you to speak. Tonight you will learn to follow my commands. There will be no begging for release until I tell you too. Do you understand?”

Hermione smiled and shook her head yes. “Good girl,” he said as he slightly brushed his lips over her.

Lucius grabbed a cushion from the small chair at the food of the bed. He placed it at his feet. “Now kneel down facing me.” Hermione willing complied.

“Slowly undo my trousers and release my cock.”

Hermione steadied herself, she wanted to rip open his trousers and take him in her mouth, but he did not say too yet.

Lucius could smell her arousal already, it was going to be very hard not to ravish her right away, but he had to see if she trusted him enough to obey his orders and not try to take control herself.

“Very good, now take me in your hands and gently massage up and down.”

Hermione went painfully slow. She wanted to suck him so much right now, but she wanted to show Lucius she trusted him and wanted to follow his instructions.

Lucius closed his eyes. “Now, take me in your mouth.”

Hermione smiled and closed her mouth over his tip and slowly took him in. Lucius gripped the back of her head as she moved up and down on his hard cock.

Hermione so badly wanted to touch herself, to find some relief. His commands alone were making her wet, she felt as if she would come when he asked her to suck him.

Hermione sped up just a bit, Lucius head tipped back and his breath became uneven. He had to stop her before he came, but he couldn't find the words.

“Stop,” Lucius rasped.

Hermione whined but released him. Her eyes were wet and she was breathing heavily.

“Crawl to the bed.”

Hermione eyes shown panic for a quick second before she complied, Lucius noticed. “Stupid Weasley.” he thought to himself.

Hermione crawled to the bed. Lucius loved the way her body moved. “Climb on the bed and lay face down and I will reward you for your compliance.”

Hermione laid face down and waited for her lover. Lucius kneeled on the bed and started kissing her from head to toe, paying very special attention to her buttocks. He ran his tongue down the crease. Hermione moaned in ecstasy.

“Turn over and raise your arms above your head.” He wanted to see how much control she had.

Hermione expected that Lucius would tie her hands to the bed, but he didn't.

“You are not allowed to touch me, until I give you permission. Do you understand? Tell me with your words.”

“I understand, my Master.”

Lucius smiled at the term she used. She was starting to trust him. Lucius kissed his way down. Hermione moaned but did not move her hands. He blew on her swollen clit. She bucked under the new sensation but did not move or speak. Lucius licked and sucked her clit.

Hermione bit her lip so she wouldn't cry out; she was starting to lose control. She wanted nothing more than to run her hands through his beautiful hair. The man was doing wicked things to her body and she couldn't do anything but feel the sensation. It was almost too much pleasure.

Lucius could feel her starting to tense up, he stopped his assault on her clit. A small sound of protest escaped from Hermione's lips.

“I am very proud of you. You followed my direction like a good little submissive. But I much prefer to hear the sweet sounds of pleasure from your mouth and your wonderful hands all over my body as I ravish you.”

Before Hermione could lower her arms, Lucius plunged into her. Hermione arched her back and raked her nails down Lucius' back. “Yes!” she cried as Lucius stroked into her. Hermione wrapped her legs around his waist and he rode her into oblivion.

*~*~*~

Hermione and Lucius were lying in bed, basking in the afterglow.

“Is it always going to be like this?” Hermione asked.

“No, I figured when you get more comfortable, we will try to experiment more with bondage and role playing.”

Hermione smiled. “That's not what I meant, but role playing does sound interesting. I've never done that before. I might have to do a bit of shopping.”

“I do have a full wardrobe of costume.” he said as he waved a hand towards the closet.

“You do?” Hermione hesitated, “Who owned them before?” Carefully choosing her words.

“Nobody, they are brand new. I was saving them for the right partner,” he said as he smiled at her.

Hermione smiled naughtily at him. “Can I go and take a look?”

“Of course.”

Hermione looked through the wardrobe. He had a wide range of costumes for any type of fantasy. There were even wigs and make-up. Hermione pulled out a red vinyl outfit, she had no idea what it was, “Okay, how do you even wear this one?” she asked.

Lucius was about to explain, when Tiki appeared in the room.

“Tiki what are you doing in my private....”

“Master Draco has come home.” The elf looked at him.

Lucius stared at her. “What?” he said in a shocked voice.

“Master Draco is here, in the living room,” Tiki said again, tears spilling from her big eyes.

Lucius got up from the bed and started running to the door, unaware that he was still naked.

“Lucius you're not dressed,” Hermione yelled after him in a cracked voice.

Lucius looked down at himself; he stood there for a moment not moving. Hermione quickly grabbed his trousers and shirt and handed it to him. He quickly dressed and dashed out of the bedroom. Leaving Hermione and Tiki staring after him.

“I can't believe Draco is back,” Hermione said in a shocked voice.

“He has his family with him,” Tiki said.

“Family?” Hermione asked as she sat down on the bed as the elf disappeared.

Lucius ran down the stair and barged into the living room. “Draco?”

“Hello, Father.”

Lucius smiled. “My son, you have returned.”

Draco smile back. “For a bit, Father. I wanted you to meet my family. This is my wife, Sara and our son, Scorpius Lucius Malfoy.”

Lucius was visibly shocked. He walked to the infant that was cradled in his mother's arms. “You named him after me?”

“Of course, I did. You may have done some foolish things, but you are still my father.”

“Come to the sitting room and let's have some tea.” Lucius smiled. “Tiki.” he called quietly for the elf. She appeared suddenly startling Sara. “Can you bring us a pot of tea?”

“Yes, Master.”

“You've changed.” Draco said.

“Have I?” Lucius asked.

“Yes, normally you would have demanded that she bring you tea. But you just asked her if she would?”

Lucius faltered a bit in his walking.“I didn't even realize, I wonder how long I've been doing that.”

They sat down in the sitting room. A fire was started and a pot of tea on a silver serving set was set on the low table between the two sofas. A small bassinet was beside one of the sofas. Lucius wondered where Tiki had found that.

Sara, put the sleeping baby in the bassinet and took her seat next to her husband. “It's nice to finally meet you, Mr. Malfoy.”

“Please, call me Lucius.” He smiled at his daughter-in-law.

“Thank you.”

“How did you two meet?” Lucius asked.

“I own a coffee shop and Draco came in almost every day. Finally after a few months I worked up the courage to talk to him about more than just coffee.”

“You asked him out first?” Lucius was a little shocked, he was sure his son would have made the first more.

“Pretty much, he was rather quiet and reclusive. He didn't talk to anyone. I figured he needed someone to talk to even if he didn't know it.”

Draco laughed. “Even then she knew what was best for me.”

Sara chuckled. “It took some time before he would even say more than three words to me. But thankfully I'm persistent.”

“Yes, thank the Gods, who knows where I would be if she hadn't started to talk to me. I'm glad I chose that coffee shop.”

“It's not that big of a town I would have found you eventually.” She smiled at her husband. Draco smiled back at her.

Lucius saw the exchange between his son and daughter-in-law. For the first time in a long time, he saw his son truly happy, and for the first time in years, Lucius felt complete again.

Upstairs Hermione got dressed, carefully put back the jewelry in their box, and slipped her necklace on again. She quietly crept down the stairs; she didn't want to interrupt the family reunion. This was not the time for her. She summoned Tiki and quietly asked her to tell Lucius that she went home so he could have some privacy with Draco.

She hoped Lucius and Draco could mend the rift between them.

*~*~*~*

Hermione was refilling stock when Draco walked through the door, looked at her, and went upstairs to the cafe'.

“Oh boy, I'm guessing Lucius told him about me,” Hermione whispered to herself in a panic.

She slowly walked up the stairs; she expected to hear ominous music in the background.

He took a seat at one of the tables with a coffee and a muffin. He looked at Hermione and smiled. “This is a nice place you got here.”

“Thank you, I'm very proud of it,” she said a little weary.

“I always pictured you as a business owner.” He took a sip of coffee. “What are you intentions with my father?”

Hermione was taken aback for a moment. She sat down across from him, “I don't know. This is still all so new.”

“What happened between you and Weasley?”

“It did work out.” Hermione calmly stated. She did not want to tell Draco her personal business.

Draco raised an eyebrow. “There is more it then that.”

“Yes there is, but it's none of your business.”

“If you are sleeping with my...”

“Now that is really none of your business. Look, we were not friends growing up. I haven't seen you in years. You just can't come in to my place of business and start asking me all these personal questions.”

“You're right,” he said as he took a bit of his muffin.

Hermione's eyebrows rose, “Wow, took you long enough to say it.”

Draco repressed a smile, “Don't worry I won't make a habit out of it.”

Hermione wanted her relationship with Lucius to succeed, she knew that she and Draco had to make amends or that was never going to happen. “Draco, what is between me and your father is new. I don't know what is going to happen, but if you are asking me if I plan on hurting him, the answer is no.”

“I hope he doesn't hurt you,” he whispered.

“Do you think he will?” she asked seriously.

“Not intentionally, but he's been through a lot.”

“So have I. We all have been. Maybe it's time we all started over.”

“I think I'd like that.” He smiled at her.

“You and your father have the same smile,” Hermione said.

“Did my father give you that necklace?” he asked as he pointed to the emerald stone, dangling above her breasts.

“Yes he did.”

“I didn't expect that,” he whispered.

“What do you mean?” Hermione asked as she touched the stone.

“You are his submissive. I recognize that style, dominants use it all the time. Although yours is, of higher quality then what I am used to seeing. Are you happy with this arrangement?”

Hermione was tempted to tell his to mind his own business but she couldn't. “Yes, I am.”

He smiled. “Good. Now come, Granger, show me you business,” he said with a wave of his hand.

Hermione smiled and rose from the table with Draco. “Do you want to see the books for new parents?”

Draco's shoulders sagged a bit. “Please, I have no clue what I am doing.”

Hermione laughed. “I'm sure you are a great father,” she said as they walked towards the child and family section of the store. “I can't wait to meet your son and wife.”

“I think you would get along with Sara. She's also a know-it-all and likes to boss me around.”

“I like her already.”

“If you and my father get married do I have to call you, step-mom, Granger?”

Hermione stopped and put her hands on her hips, “Of course not! My name would be Malfoy.” She smiled at her former enemy.

*~*~*~

“Draco came into my store this afternoon,” Hermione said to Lucius.

Lucius had surprised Hermione at her flat. He brought her roses, as a way of apologizing for last night. In truth, Lucius forgot all about Hermione when he saw his son. Hermione understood and was never mad at him.

“He did. What did he say?”

“He asked me what my intentions were.”

Lucius just shook his head. “He shouldn't have done that,” he whispered.

“How are things between you? I know he hasn't been home long.”

Lucius sighed. “He's not staying even though he hasn't told me. I know him, he is happy in Canada, and he wants to return. He will stay for a while but not long enough.”

Hermione took his hand. “So make the best of what time you do have with him. Beside you can always visit him in Canada.”

Lucius shook his head. “It won't be the same.”

Hermione smiled at him. “Lucius, nothing is the same.”

“That might be a good thing,” he said as he kissed her hand.

“I think it will be,” Hermione said.

Epilogue

Lucius and Hermione arrived at Sara and Draco's home in Canada. It had been a year since Draco walked into Malfoy Manor and back into his father's life. Since that day, things changed drastically in Lucius' life.

After some convincing by Jarred and Hermione, Lucius revealed his true identity to this employees. Some were initially shocked to begin with, but in the end, all his employees stayed. He made the staff sign a confidently agreement that none of them would divulge his identity. He didn't want to take away the fantasy environment he set up. Although he was sure that his identity leaked out somehow. Business picked up the following weekend. Everyone wanted to see The Dom.

Hermione stood by him at the staff meeting, also revealing herself. She heard her name whispered in the crowd, and she swore she heard someone say, “You owe me 5 galleons,” although she wasn't sure.

The excitement of the reveal did not last long and soon business was back to normal and The Dom and his sub were no longer in demand at the club.

Draco and Sara stayed a month at the Manor, but everyone knew that their time together was short. Sara needed to get back to her coffee shop. While Draco and his father reconnected, Hermione as Sara became quite close. Both being business owners, they had common interests and a friendship grew from there.

Six months into their relationship, Lucius asked Hermione to move into the Manor. Four months later, he proposed marriage. They were traveling to Canada to tell Draco and Sara the news in person.

“So, father, how do you like Canada?” Draco asked.

“It suits you,” he said nonchalantly.

Draco furrowed his eyebrows. “What an odd response. I will take that as a compliment.”

Draco spied the diamond engagement ring of Hermione's hand. “So, do I get to call you step-mommy Granger now!”

“Draco, I told you my name will be Malfoy. We came to tell you in person, I guess I should have hid my hand before we told you.”

“When is the date?” Sara asked, taking Hermione's hands to get a better look at the ring.

“June twenty first,” Hermione said.

“During the summer Solstice?” Sara asked.

“Yes! We are going to have a small private ceremony on the grounds of the Manor,” Hermione said excitedly.

“That will be nice,” Draco said as he escorted everyone into the living room to have a seat.

“How many people are you inviting?” Sara asked.

“Not many, maybe thirty, but I haven't done a final count yet. My parents, some of my staff and a few friends.”

“Will any of the Weasley's be there?” Draco asked. Sara went to the kitchen and returned with a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

“Ginny, of course and maybe George, but that's probably it, The rest don't talk to me much these days. They still are mad at me for Ron's unexpected move to Argentina.”

“None of them have any sense. How could that have anything to do with you?” Draco asked in an angered voice. Which surprised Hermione.

“Apparently while they were visiting Ron, he told them how I tried to hire someone to 'take him out'. Of course, only Molly believed him but I think she had her doubts. It's in the past and I have moved on.”

“Good! You deserve happiness.” Sara said as she poured the drinks.

Hermione smiled. “Yes I do.”

“Did Harry and Ginny ever get married?”

“Yes, just a couple of months ago. I thought they would never have a ceremony, but Ginny wanted to wait until her career as a healer at St. Mungo's was established.”

“Good for them.”

“How is Severus?” Draco asked.

“He is the same. He's taking a more active role in managing the club. He seems to think I have become distracted lately,” Lucius said, looking at Hermione.

“Maybe you two should find someone for him?” Draco laughed.

Hermione laughed. “I think that would take a lot of time. But it would only be fair for us to return the favor.” Hermione smirked.

Lucius thought for a moment. “It would be fair. I think I might know the perfect person. She is the new waitress at the club.”

“The one you caught in one of the room swith a guest? I thought you fired her?” Hermione asked.

“I gave her a warning. I figured it was only fair since we were doing the same thing in the other room.”

Hermione turned bright red. “I see.”

Draco just shook his head. “You two are perfect for each other. I didn't see it until just now.”

“I hope that is a compliment,” Hermione said.

“It is. I'm glad that my father found you. You are really good for him.” Draco smiled.

Hermione smiled and Lucius turned a little red in the face.

Lucius sighed and lifted a glass of champagne. “This a new beginning for the Malfoy name.”

Draco lifted his glass also. “Let's make sure we don't screw it up this time around.”

“Don't worry, we will make sure you two don't,” Sara said, winking at Hermione.

Hermione laughed, and whispered to Lucius, “And if you do, I will be the one to punish you.”

Lucius raised his eyebrows as Hermione gave him a sexy smile as she sipped her drink.

Draco shook his head, “I did not need to hear that.”

The End

A/N:That you to my betas for not letting me give up when I lost this chapter when my computer fried.