Chapter 5

The last week of school seemed to fly by, Ron and Draco spent most of their free time walking around the quidditch field talking, and Harry noticed Hermione was feeling better, even though she would give a little sigh whenever a known soulmate couple would walk by.

Preparations for graduation were in full swing, banners were flying the house cup, which went to Ravenclaw, and the quidditch cup was won by Hufflepuff, both of which were shining brightly and on display. The rest of the students had already left for the summer except for 7th years and people were smiling everywhere, except Ron who was glaring at Draco.

"I don't need you to buy me graduation robes," he was saying to Draco.

"Well' it's too late, I all ready did," came Draco's smooth reply.

"I have no interest in your money," Ron was starting to get angry.

"You think this is about throwing money around to try to impress you? I bought them so you could stand proud when you get your diploma and not feel embarrassed about your attire." Draco said.

Ron's face went red, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Oh .. " and then rubbed the back of his head. "Thanks..."

They were silent for a moment before Draco asked a little impatient. "Do you like them?" The robes were a deep scarlet, with gold trim made from a very fine silk. Draco was already dressed in similar robes, but in deep green with silver trim.

"yeah, they're great, the fabric is really soft," Ron said giving his half smile.

"Oh just kiss and make up all ready" Dean yelled, making Seamus laugh as they walked past. This made both Draco and Ron blush.

"Ronald Weasley, why are you not ready yet?" Came his mother's voice.

"I'll go change," he said and ran off to the Gryffindor tower, taking three steps at a time.

Soon enough, all the seventh years were standing in the hallway right outside the great hall, just like they did before getting sorted in their first year. Each student wearing their graduation robes, in their house colors. The prefects wore cords and the Head Boy and Girl wore cords and a sash.

Professor Snape, now the deputy Headmaster came out to meet them.

"In a few minutes, I am going to lead you into the Great Hall for the last time as a student of Hogwarts. Your family and Professors have waited a long time for this, so do try to not mess it up by tripping on your robes," he said the last part looking directly at Neville and then Seamus, who both gulped. They lined up by house, and in four rows walked into the Great Hall. The normal tables were gone and rows of pews lined the hall all facing the front table. The students took their places at the front, with prefects and head boy and girl near the aisles.

Hannah Abbot and Dean Thomas were head students. Harry felt guilty that it wasn't Hermione standing up there with that honor, but she had been too busy with the war to accept the responsibilities. She kept telling him it wasn't his fault, but her own decision.

Hannah and Dean both gave their speeches after Headmaster McGonagall, and then they started to pass out diplomas. While standing on stage and receiving his diploma, Harry looked out at the crowd, and noticed a slight glow, before he could look harder, McGonagall was shaking his hand, and he was moving forward. When he found his seat again, he kept looking back to see who it was, but couldn't look past all those sitting behind him.

After the cheers went, and the caps went up, the graduates dispersed into the crowds that slowly moved out into the hallways and courtyard. Hermione was with her parents who were with Author and Molly and most of their kids.

"Oh Harry dear," Molly called with open arms. "Congratulations!" she said pulling him into a hug.

"Congratulations son," Author said clapping him on the back. Harry missed a look exchanged between them.

They were chatting when Harry heard two distinct, yet exact sounding voices.

"So, do you think we should tell them?"

"Let's let them figure it out on their own,"

"It'll come to them eventually,"

"Hopefully sooner than later,"

"We have been waiting for two years,"

"What are you two going on about?" Ron demanded.

Harry and Hermione on the other hand were very surprised. For both of them had finally found their soulmates.

Hermione slowly walked up to George, who was smiling down at her.

"George and Hermione?" Ron asked surprised.

"Yeah, and it's a good thing too, he's only had a crush on her since..." Fred was saying but didn't get to finish as a pair of lips were kissing him.

Harry had followed Hermione's lead and walked up to Fred, an over whelming feeling of needing and wanting to be with him was driving him forward. So before he could actually think about it, he leaned in and kissed Fred.

George and Hermione smiled as their best friends kissed, and George deciding it was a great idea, wrapped an arm around her waist, tilted her head up to look into her eyes, and leaned down and kissed her. When the four were done, there were smiles all around.

George and Fred had all ready told their parents that morning, simply so they could explain everything to Hermione's parents so they wouldn't be so shocked. Thankfully, the Granger's were very happy with knowing that their daughter would be with her soulmate.

Mr. Granger asked if he could take a picture of the trio, Ron, Hermione, and Harry. After a few pictures another person walked over to the group.

"I hope I'm not crashing the party?" Came Draco's silky voice.

"No, I would say you're right on time Son," Author said. "Come on now, get in there with them," he said placing a hand on Draco's shoulder and giving it a squeeze before nudging him to the others.

Draco seemed a bit confused, but did as he was told, standing next to Ron. Ron put his arm around the semi shorter man's shoulders pulling him closer. He then leaned in close to Draco's ear. "I owled my parents and told them"

Mr. Granger took a photo.

"I didn't think your parents would accept a Malfoy into the family" Draco said sarcastically.

"They're not thrilled with it, which is why you're going to become a Weasley" Ron said looking right at him.

Another picture.

"I am?" Draco's voice sounded sure, though it almost cracked.

"Yes, I mean if you want. I'd like you to." Now it was Ron who sounded a little unsure.

"Draco Weasley doesn't quiet have the same kind of ring to it as Ronald Malfoy," Draco countered with a hint of a smile.

"You'll get used to it," Ron said leaning forward.

They were looking into each other's eyes intently as another picture was taken.

"I guess I will," Draco said and pulled Ron into a kiss, as another picture was taken.

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