Draco revealed himself removing the cloak and standing beside Hermione. The husband and wife stood next to each other holding their wands with steady determination in their stance to fight anyone. A moment later a series of spells sounded with Harry, Ginny, Ron all disarming and hurting many of Astoria's wizards and witches.

A great fight ensued with Harry, Ron and Ginny engaging in duels and disarming and hurting Astoria's wizards. Astoria herself was fighting with some of her very powerful wizards against Draco and Hermione since she was mostly interested in getting back Draco and harming his wife

"Oh stop it with the Expelliarmus, Harry. Use some other spells in your life!" Draco shouted to Harry on the other side of the hall.

"As if you are clever enough, Malfoy" Hermione cast a spell aim a hex at Astoria

"We are way past the second naming stage, don't you think? And just to remind you I was the one who found you from the clue, girl, so don't you underestimate me, huh" He ducked to avoid a spell from his opponent

"And who placed the clue?"

"Astoria did. She was dumb enough to sign the threat note, isn't it?" Ginny asked from the other side.

"What signature?" Astoria was shocked.

"Any ideas, my lovely husband?" Hermione asked, carefully aiming to hurt 2 opponents at once

Draco was mesmerized in that moment. "You called me your husband". Hermione blushed

"Ohh!! You drew the signature with that magic pencil of yours when you pretended to fall when they were dragging you!" Harry said, laughing

Astoria looked from one end of the room to other, clearly shaken on the things getting revealed. She started to realise she mistook the power of these people

"But didn't they notice you drawing?" Ron was confused

"No Ron, they wouldn't have because she didn't draw. That pencil can absorb it's owner's thought to transform it to real letters/pictures and replicate it in the place the owner decided. It will take a few minutes to work, though so they wouldn't have noticed the logo being created on the note. I can't believe you used that pencil after you so harshly scolded me for making it in the first place" Draco glared at his wife

"Of course I wouldn't approve. Emma can misuse it. She needs to learn writing/drawing properly. But I was planning to use it for another purpose today."

"You called me your lovely husband" Draco smirked.

"Yes I did. So what? You called me cupcake"

"Because you are. My cupcake."

"Exactly. You are. My husband..aren't you?" She looked right at him, momentarily forgetting where they were.

Draco slowly moved towards her, like a magnet attracted to iron. He looked into her eyes and saw love..admiration..everything he hoped he would see one day.

"Why are you looking at me that way, Draco?" Hermione was uncomfortable in his hot stare

"Because your eyes are calling to me..to do things"

"What..th..things?" Her lip trembled a little

"Very, very naughty things.." he placed his hands on either side of her face.

Just then a strong spell hit Hermione's shoulder and she was blasted backwards.

"Do you think I'm enjoying your little love scene?" Astoria shouted.

Draco was enraged. He directed a hex straight at her, which caused her hands and legs to get tied up and her mouth slam shut.

"And do you think I enjoy your foolish drama?"

"Nice one, mate" Ron high fived him.

All of Astoria's wizards were disarmed, seriously injured. Harry sent a message to the ministry, asking to come fetch them for questioning.

"What did you think? You can kill her and win him over? What a sorry excuse of a plan!" Ginny laughed.

"Life doesn't work that way, Astoria" Hermione just walked up to them, still using healing spells for her hand.

"Or rather.. Love doesn't work that way" Draco looked at Hermione with a question in his eyes which is meant only for her.

"Yes...yes.. Love." She answered him, walked close and locked hands with him

"Feels good, you know. It's been long since I engaged in duels" Harry sighed.

Ron laughed. Ginny applauded a little. Soon everyone joined, cheering and whistling!

"So.." Draco looked at Hermione

"So..?"

"Don't know if I will be this brave any other time. I..I love you, sweetheart"

Hermione blushed, smiled a little. And slapped him. Everyone grew silent on hearing the sound.

"What was that for?" Draco asked, rubbing his cheek.

"For making me wait this long to hear you say it"

Draco looked sheepish. "So long, huh? You could've told me! "

"I..I was angry initially. Then I was busy in Ginny and Harry's wedding preparations. I was planning to say that in a note to you with that stupid pencil of yours" she looked away

"Oh..i saw what you were upto. The house looks fantastic, by the way. And the food would be cold now, so I suggest we cook dinner together, what you say?" He patted her cheek

She smiled and looked at him. This wonderful man is hers. Her Draco. She moved a little closer, he spread his arms. She settled herself on his chest, hearing his heartbeat. He held her tightly. Then he lifted her, spun her around. Hermione was shocked, then laughed and looked down at him, placed her hands on his face.

"You know what this position calls for?" Draco winked.

"Longest make out session in the history of the world" Hermione laughed

Then they kissed. They moaned. They cried. They hugged. Everyone had tears in their eyes.

They wished..they yearned..they felt.. then they were blessed..Dramione💏