Elemental Love

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The events of the night before were the talk of the castle the next day. The effects of Hermione's magic had spread all over the castle. Neither Hermione nor Draco had noticed the magic but knew immediately what had happened when they heard. Hermione and Draco couldn't contain their laughter. They laughed so hard they had to hold onto each other for support. From a distance Harry and Ron scowled at the two.

No one could comprehend why the two were laughing so they merely ignored it. Both Hermione and Draco were very tired and both felt a need to be near the other so Draco sat with Hermione at the Gryffindor table to the horror of both Slytherin and Gryffindor house. Hermione was sitting mostly on Draco's lap as they ate. Suddenly Hermione felt someone squeeze her shoulder.

Hermione looked up and found herself staring into Ilma's face. She was surprised.

"Grandmother? What are you doing here?" Ilma beckoned both of them outside. She led them out onto the grounds. They sat by the lake. Hermione realized that she wasn't cold although they were surrounded by snow and she wore no cloak. She looked at Draco who seemed equally perplexed.

"It is time I explained something very important to both of you." Ilma began.

"Who are you?" Draco asked.

"This is Ilma. She is my grandmother and also an elf." Hermione explained. Draco was surprised but merely shrugged.

"As I was saying, this is very important. When an elf finds her mate the first time they have intercourse they bond. Your bond is the strongest I have felt. For a while you will both feel the need for physical contact. Draco," Draco jumped, surprised that she knew his name, "The bond magic has given you some elven aspects. Your ageing for example, you will age at the same rate as an elf. You will live as long as Hermione does. If she dies you die and vice versa. You will also have some physical aspects of an elf. You will get somewhat stronger and faster, you will not feel extreme temperatures unless you desire to or if you wish your bond mate to. If Draco put snow down the back of your dress Hermione, and wished you to feel the cold you would feel it. Any other changes you will have to discover for yourself. You will both feel the need to protect the other from harm. I mean more than usual. Your magic will become stronger and only your mate can temper it. Any questions? I cannot stay long."

"Do all elves have mates?" Hermione asked.

"Every elf has someone that is made for them but some of them never find them. I found mine and had your mother but he disappeared many years ago. Oh! I have to go. An elf is about to fall into the changing sleep. Goodbye dear, and take good care of her Draco." with that she disappeared.

"Well that was a lot to take in." Draco stated bluntly. Hermione smirked. She had digested it easily. She sneakily reached down and gathered a handful of snow and quickly shoved it down Draco's shirt hoping for him to feel it. He yelped.

"Alright that's it you're done for!" Draco said mischeviously and so began a violent snowball fight. It ended when Hermione used her elemental magic to throw a pile of snow over her mate.

"Not fair!" Draco said but he was smiling. He came over to her and kissed her gently. Hermione took his hand in hers and they walked back up to the castle soaked and happy.