Hermione woke up satisfied. Not from sex, not from any other stuff. But from a peaceful sleep with her husband in her lap and her daughter beside.

But he couldn't be seen near her. She looked around and saw a piece of paper on the side table.

"Got to go. A child is sick.

Will return evening.

Thank you for the night, by the way. Have a good day, Hermione"

Draco

She smiled. Her wonderful man. She carried Emma and gave her a bath. She just sat down to eat when a 'pop' sounded and her friend Ginny arrived.

"Knock knock"

'"Hey hello Gin..want a bite? Pancakes and syrup"

"No carry on..just wanted to ask you if you are free this weekend for a little wedding shopping"

"Of course. How's it going? Is Harry panicking?"

"As he should be. Not every day you see the Chosen One getting hitched" She laughed. "How are things going with you two.."

Hermione smiled. "Pretty well actually. I am not stressed as I thought I would be, there is no awkwardness between us. In fact he has become my great friend. You should've seen the way he changed her diapers yesterday. Was hilarious ha ha I was afraid he might pass out on seeing it"

...

"Ginny, are you with me here?"

"Uh..yeah yeah sorry I zoned out. It's just seeing you like this..like a proper wife..its lovely..I mean scary that I have to endure all this with Harry but..it's great to see you like this you know.."

"Oh..yeah that. He keeps surprising me Ginny. I never would have gained such maturity and experience if it wasn't for him. Really...he is great"

"Do I detect loooove"

"Shut up Ginny. You know it's essential we get along for Emma's sake."

"I know you, Hermione. This is not you in an arrangement. This is you in love. You like him, you talk about him as if you have known him for years, he takes care of both of you. And he is rich." The last part was sort of whispered.

Hermione had to laugh. "Thank you for your gyan, my dear friend. I will think about what you said. Although I must say Draco is only here for Emma.."

"You don't know for sure, Hermione. You gave him a second chance and he used it well..very well judging by the looks on your face. I don't think you are the kind of girl who falls for shallow emotions. Something about him makes you feel real deep. Explore the connection, spend some time alone with him. Figure things out, plan how the future is gonna go. Opportunities should be snatched, girl."

That is true. Hermione could not deny it. She can sense the spark between them. Suddenly a plan began to form in her head. She has till evening to implement the plan...

"I think you are right and I am going to grab this chance, Ginny. How about you take Emma out for a little picnic today?"

"Woohoo! Damn girl, you are fast. Gears working in your head, huh? Emma darling, why don't you say bye to mamma while we go on a camping trip with your uncle Harry and me! Yay!"

They shared a warm hug and after showering her daughter with kisses, Hermione handed her to Ginny who left with a wink at her. She had so much to do.

She made a mess with her wardrobe to choose the perfect dress for her 'date' with her husband - a wine red single strap gown which comes just below her knees. She decided to pair it with matching stud and elegant diamond pendant for her neck.

She prepared a healthy fresh salad with sprouts,a crispy schezwan potato in Chinese style which was his favourite, rich beautiful sauce with the pasta for mains, and a very succulent moist chocolate cake for the dessert.

She had a nice shower and put on her clothes and very little make up. She looked in the mirror and blushed. She was looking, feeling pretty after a long time. She wanted him to feel she is pretty too, wanted to make him happy.

She was just arranging the flowers in her bed room vase when the electricity went down. This never happened in Draco's home. Never. She grew suspicious and started searching for her wand. Just then a hand closed her mouth and she faintly heard a sound and passed out.