Trailblazing & Stargazing - Chapter 31

Trying to work on a cover

Trailblazing & Stargazing - Chapter 37

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53573164/chapters/151563091

As always, I'm late to the party. But anyway, I added chapter 37 and also added the story to the #dramionemonth collection for day 28 - careers free day.

One in Ten Thousand

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59833996

Written for the @baby-bumps-broomsticks Baby Shower Bingo. Prompt D4 on my card: Surprise, it's Triplets!

Aparecium by LadyKenz347

Aparecium by LadyKenz347 is a beautiful book. It's a romance, not a lot of action but plenty of feelings. Some minor angst and lots of fluff. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Red Asters

A soul-bond Dramione one-shot.

Trailblazing & Stargazing - Chapter 32

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53573164/chapters/148747408

Harry struggled to keep up with Ron as he flew through the sky, much faster than the battered, old cleansweeps they had found in the shed should be able to go. Ron’s anger probably reinforcing the broom’s own magic. That would be an interesting theory to test, Harry thought before focusing on the chase again.

Eventually, Ron slowed down and Harry was able to catch up to him. His face was streaked with dry tears, Harry couldn’t tell if he’d been crying about Hermione or if his eyes had watered because of the wind.

“How could she do that?” Ron asked, stifling a sob. Crying then, not wind.

“Ron, mate. I swear the ferret isn’t that bad anymore.” Harry tried to calm him.

“How long have you known?” Ron’s voice was shaking, his eyes narrowed as he scowled at his friend because of his betrayal.

“Probably even before she knew it. They have been dancing in circles around each other for a while. I’m not sure how it started, but they have been getting closer ever since the new year ball at the Ministry.” Harry wasn’t good with these things, he never knew what to say. Words and feelings were not his strong suit. Words about feelings, were a skill he’d never mastered and probably never would. Awkwardness was definitely something Albus had inherited from his father, along with the green eyes.

“Why didn’t you tell me? I would have come back, tried to talk her out of it. Now I look like the villain and, I swear, I’m not!” Ron sobbed loudly.

“It wasn’t my story to tell, mate. And I don’t think she would have wanted you to talk her out of it. I’m pretty sure she did that all by herself at first.” Harry tried, unsuccessfully, to steer Ron’s broom back in the direction of the Burrow.

Part 4

Hermione put her phone down and charged it with a tap of her wand. She took her sexy outfit off and put on her purple fleece jammies. She brushed her teeth and stood a few minutes in front of the bathroom mirror. Who was she fooling, Draco didn’t really like her. He just needed help avoid having to reject a student. She was the same, old, bushy-haired know-it-all she had always been. Had he not been in dire straits he would never have taken her on a date. But that kiss. That kiss had felt so real.

With a grunt, Hermione got into bed and pulled the covers over her head. She put her fingers on her lips, where the sensation of the kiss still lingered, and wondered if she should call it quits before she could get hurt. Even though, perhaps, it was already too late for that. But this was probably the only chance she had to date Draco Malfoy. She couldn’t let him go. She would gather all the crumbs he’ll give her. It would have to be enough. And then, maybe, she’ll be able to move on. That night she dreamt of soft lips, silver eyes and platinum hair.

Draco read Hermione’s texts over and over. She still thought they were fake-dating. Of course Hermione Granger couldn’t even fathom to actually date him! He was just death-eater scum, and she was the Gryffindor Princess. She had only agreed to go out with him because he needed help and she was the hero. But that kiss. That kiss had felt so real. He had been unsure wether to kiss her or not but he had thrown caution to the wind and pulled her in. He had wrapped one arm around her waist, his other hand cupping her face.Then, he had slowly lowered his lips on hers.

He had given her time to realize what was happening, he had lingered for several seconds where their noses touched before closing the gap. He had expected her to pull away, but she hadn’t. She had kissed him back! He could still feel her soft lips on his, the sweet taste of her tongue. That had been the best kiss of his life. Perhaps he could hope. And even if nothing came of it, he would cherish every moment she allowed him to spend with her. That night, he dreamt of soft pink lips, riotous curls and deep brown eyes.

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The following day, Hermione had a two-period class with 6th year Hufflepuffs and Slytherins. Snakes and Badgers seemed to share an obsession for Professor Malfoy. Whenever she turned her back to the class to write on the board, which she usually did by hand to give the students time to copy, she would hear whispered words about her and Malfoy. About how he was in love with her, had been for a long time. Apparently, the school had a running wager about the two of them.

Every class she taught, no matter the year or the house, someone whispered behind her back. The younger students talked of hand-holding and walks by the lake. The seveth years said things that made Hermione blush. She would have never dared to think such things about McGonagall or Snape, let alone say them out loud!

The situation was getting out of hand, she thought of making a scene and telling everyone to shut up, but she knew that making a scene never, in the history of mankind, helped gossip die down.

Trailblazing & Stargazing - Chapter 34

A new chapter is now up. Hermione fights for justice, Draco discovers muggle entertainment.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53573164/chapters/149646928

Hermione walked into the conference room, every Head o Department stood to greet her and she replied and shook hands as she walked towards her chair at the head of the table. When she sat down everyone followed her example and the chatter died down.

“Good morning. As you all know, Mr Miles resigned and we are here to elect a new Head for the Department of International Magical Cooperation. We have two candidates to choose from, they will come in and present their views and ideas and then we will vote. Each of you has a copy of the candidates’ CVs. After the election we will have a round table discussion. We have many reforms going on at the same time and I think it wise to share information.” Hermione looked around the table at each Head of Department and then nodded to Eniiyi to let in the candidates.