Hermione's POV

Miss Hermione Granger,

Under then new marriage act you were found unmarried and your name was submitted to the Ministry of Magic's Magical Marriage Committee. We are pleased to inform you that you were compatible with Mr. Draco Malfoy with a match of 93%. You must be married by the twenty-ninth of March.

Wishing you well,

Malory Hufer

Magical Marriage Committee

M.O.M.

It was the seventh time I read it, but it still came as a slap in the face. Me, Hermione Jean Granger, marrying Draco Malfoy. Just the thought of it made me want to vomit.

"W-who are you paired up with?" Ginny asked nervously, having not opened her letter yet. She was absently stroking the delivery owl, who seemed irritated at not having been paid yet.

"Er...you first."

"'Miss Ginevra Weasley, under the new...' Blah blah blah..." She gasped. "'We are pleased to inform you that you were compatible with Mr. Ernie Macmillian with a match of 87%'!" She looked at me, disgusted. "Ernie! Remember that pompous Hufflepuff from the D.A.?" She groaned. "Who's yours?"

I glanced down at the parchment once more, dreading having to tell my best friend the horrid news that beheld my eyes. Scrunching up my nose in frustration, I reluctantly said, "A 93% match with Draco Malfoy." Ginny gasped and I nodded glumly. "I can't believe I have to spend my whole life with that ferret! I can't even stand being a mile away from him and now I have to marry him?"

"I'm sorry, 'Mione," Ginny said sympathetically. "But if you think about it...Hermione Malfoy does sound pretty good." I rolled my eyes. Leave it to Ginny to think of that at a time like this!

"Thanks, Gin," I sarcastically said. "That makes me feel loads better. Just...what am I gonna tell Ron?" Ron and I weren't a really declared couple as Ginny and Harry had been, but we were still together in a way. I didn't know how I was going to break it to him.

"Sorry, Hermione," Ginny said sympathetically, placing a hand on my shoulder. "It'll be okay." I smiled sadly and said, "Thanks, Ginny." I sighed. "Maybe it won't be so bad, marrying Malfoy. Maybe after all these years he's changed."

Draco's POV

"What do you mean I got paired up with that filthy Mudblood!" I yelled. Mosty, the house elf who brought me the letter, cowered at my rage.

"M-Mosty is s-sorry, M-Master Malfoy," she squeaked. "M-Mosty just delivers the letter as she is t-told, sir." With that, she scampered off, her small towel bouncing on her head.

"I can't believe this!" In my fury, I punched through the wall I was standing beside. My fist went straight through it, leaving a gaping hole. I carelessly repaired it with my wand and put my hand to my forehead.

Granger...Granger...Granger! How could I have a 93% match with Granger? She was a Mudblood!

As I was fuming, an owl flew in the window with a letter in it's beak. I snatched the letter from it and saw my name written in perfect manuscript. Granger...

Malfoy,

I am quite sure you received a letter from the Ministry saying we are to be wed. And if not, you're in for a right nasty shock when you read the beginning of this letter.

I fought back a snicker at these words.

Anyways, since we haven't seen each other since our years at Hogwarts, I was wondering if you perhaps might enjoy having tea with me?Whether you'd enjoy it or not, I expect to see you at Evelyn's Tea Shop at two this afternoon.

Until then,

Hermione Granger

I crumpled up the letter in my fist, trying to calm down. Hermione Granger! How could some stupid gits match me up with her?

"Tolly!" I shouted. A small house elf instantly appeared at my feet.

"Yes, Master?"

"I need you to get me my traveling cloak," I informed her. "I'm going out to tea." Tolly bowed deeply and disappeared with a pop!

When she returned, I slipped into the cloak and set off into the chilly afternoon, heading in the direction of Evelyn's Tea Shop.

A/N: There it is! Lil' short, I know, but I shall update soon! My first attempt at a Dramione...hope ya love it!

-La Chica De Ojos Azules

AKA: Nikki