"Whee! It's the big day! The ferret and the geek-girl are getting united! Euughh! But yayyy!" Peeves shouted, gliding through the halls, much to everyone's amusement and in case of Draco, unrestrained anger.

"He is lucky he is dead orelse I will be killing him now! Will nobody ever forget what that Moody fellow did?!" He glared.

Hermione laughed. "I know I can't forget it. That was a glorious day" She provoked him playfully.

She had just walked down the aisle, her heartbeat getting faster every second. Everyone around her was either crying or smiling despite knowing it's all just for Emma and the society.

"You get a tiny dimple in your chin when you laugh, Hermione" He said, looking at her strangely.

"Stop looking at me like that."

"Like what?"

"Like you actually think I look nice"

"I am not pretending. I have never did. My hatred to you in the past was real, whether induced by false prejudices or not is another story. My pride in marrying you now is also real, whether we are doing it just for Emma or not. I know this is horrible for you, Hermione but it feels strangely nice, getting married to you even when I know I don't deserve you even a little."

"Never say anything you are not sure of, Draco. I admit this is not the way I imagined my marriage but it feels good, believe it or not. Let's try and forget the past. Everyone deserves a second chance, Draco,even you. This is yours, make it right. Let's show Emma what good parenting can be." She gave him an encouraging smile.

"Don't make me tear up, woman. I have a reputation to keep up"

"Good forbid, no" she laughed.

"I have another confession. You never asked how Emma ended up in Diagon alley. It's partly my fault.."

"I know. You left a portkey object lying around just outside my place so you can use it instead of apparation since you get drunk sometimes. She accidently touched it. I found this the next day after you brought her to me."

"Sorry, Hermione..I didn't think she would reach it."

"All forgiven, Draco. She is good now, so no worries. Now smile that dangerous smile of yours"

"Dangerous, huh?" He smirked.

"Shut up"

"You are attracted to me, Hermione. Admit it"

"Only if you admit so"

"Okay. I admit it, yes. You are pretty-adventurous, geeky, a little cute bookworm. Who wouldn't like you?"

"Draco, are you serious?"

"Yes, Hermione. My vision was clouded by stupid prejudices before. Now that I understand it, I think you are..almost perfect. If only I hadn't been judgemental before..." He gave her a wink.

"Go on.." she raised her eyebrows, her curiosity piqued.

"Let's just say Krum will have lost his nose and Ron would have wished he hadn't said hi to you on the Hogwarts Express many years ago."

"Jealous much, Draco?"

"No. I am getting married to you, aren't I ?"

"Only for Emma, though, right?" She really wished he'd answer in the negative. Her breath hitched, waiting for his answer.

Before he could answer however, the minister's voice sounded through the Great Hall. "Now that everyone is here, we can get on with the vows"

Hermione was disappointed, but got ready with her vows nonetheless.

The rest of the wedding went by without any hitch. The biggest surprise came later in the form of Pansy.

"Hi Draco, Hermione. So good to see you together. I know you despise me and rightly so, but I want to tell you something. I sincerely apologize for obliviating you, I thought I can win Draco back if he doesn't remember the night. But I realized how much of a shock it must be to Hermione, I know how emotional a girl is about the..physical things. Sorry again, I won't be a threat to you in anyway ever again. Please try to forgive me."

"Pansy, that is..wonderful. I forgot about it long while ago. Thank you for taking the time to apologize, we both appreciate it." To Draco, she said "Say something, will you?"

"Leave him be, Hermione. He just finished gawking at you." She laughed and left.

"Uh..sorry I zoned out" he said and a slight blush formed. He quickly picked up Emma, diverting himself.

"Let's discuss this later" She winked at him and moved away.

"Heee mommiee! Dwaco!" Emma clapped excitedly, seeing her mum and her favourite man all dressed up.

The imperfect family walked towards the waiting limo, everyone clapping emotionally.