Recaps

Hermione and Draco shared a quiet, affectionate evening after she ate too much, while Harry recovered in the Hospital Wing. Professor McGonagall told the Gryffindors that Harry was safe and explained Draco and Hermione’s absence by saying they had gone to Malfoy Manor.

• Draco carried the overfull Hermione to bed, teased her about eating too much, and held her as they went to sleep.
• Harry ate dinner with Sirius in the quiet Hospital Wing and felt relieved to be away from the questions waiting in Gryffindor Tower.
• Professor McGonagall told the Gryffindors that Harry had been rescued and was stable, while saying the details of the attack remained under investigation.
• Neville asked whether Draco and Hermione were safe, and Percy told Professor McGonagall that they had not returned.
• Professor McGonagall said Draco and Hermione had gone to Malfoy Manor to report to Lucius Malfoy and might return the next day.

After Harry was safely rescued, the Hogwarts houses reacted with relief, curiosity, and speculation about Draco and Hermione’s role and whereabouts. Professor McGonagall chose to overlook their absence, while the two slept undisturbed in the Room of Requirement.

• Professor McGonagall suspected Draco and Hermione were hiding somewhere to rest and decided to overlook their absence until morning.
• Professor Snape told Slytherin that Draco and Hermione had helped rescue Harry, then took five points from Goyle for prying about them.
• Professor Sprout announced Harry’s safety, and the relieved Hufflepuffs went to bed.
• Professor Flitwick shared the official account of Harry’s rescue, while Ravenclaws speculated about who had helped and where Draco and Hermione were.
• Draco and Hermione slept soundly in the Room of Requirement as the castle continued to buzz with gossip and theories.

Draco and Hermione received punishments from Professor McGonagall for breaking curfew, then used her approved explanation that they had gone to Malfoy Manor to organize Harry’s rescue. They returned to the Great Hall, where owls delivered the latest Daily Prophet.

• Professor McGonagall summoned Draco and Hermione after breakfast and reprimanded them for staying out all night.
• Professor McGonagall deducted twenty points from Gryffindor and assigned Draco three weeks of Saturday detention, while Hermione lost ten points but avoided detention.
• Professor McGonagall told them to say they had gone to Malfoy Manor to inform Draco’s father and arrange help after Harry’s attack.
• Draco and Hermione told Lavender and the others that Draco’s father and Ministry contacts had arranged Harry’s rescue.
• A flock of owls entered the Great Hall carrying the latest Daily Prophet.

Lucius Malfoy became Minister for Magic and announced a campaign to capture the escaped Death Eaters, making Draco the center of attention at Hogwarts. Later, Draco and Hermione destroyed the Horcrux in the Gaunt Ring at Rookwood Castle, leaving only one Horcrux remaining.

• The Daily Prophet reported that Lucius Malfoy had become Minister and formed a special unit led by veteran Aurors to hunt escaped Death Eaters.
• Draco shrugged off his new status as the Minister’s son, joked with Ron and Hermione, and reassured Goyle and Vincent after Harry’s attack.
• Draco and Hermione visited Richard Rookwood Castle to remove dangerous magical relics and found ancient books and the Gaunt Marvolo Ring in the underground library.
• Draco used his ancient wand to destroy the soul fragment in the ring and sever the Resurrection Stone’s connection to the Horcrux.
• Draco confirmed that the Horcrux was gone, kept the now ordinary Resurrection Stone, and said only one Horcrux remained.

Draco revealed that a fragment of Voldemort's soul had been lodged in Harry's scar, explaining his Parseltongue and nightmares. He extracted the fragment and sealed it with Voldemort's main soul, leaving Harry's scar barely visible and Harry feeling liberated.

• Draco told Harry, Hermione, Sirius, and Dumbledore that a fragment of Voldemort's soul remained inside Harry.
• Draco explained that the fragment caused Harry's Parseltongue and his nightmares of seeing through Voldemort's perspective.
• Draco used the ancient wand to pull the soul fragment from Harry's scar while Harry endured intense pain.
• Draco trapped the fragment in the jar with Voldemort's main soul, and Harry's scar faded to a faint mark.
• Harry touched his forehead, saw the faint mark in a mirror, and felt joy and relief.

Draco destroyed the last fragment of Voldemort’s soul, freeing Harry from the danger within his scar, and Harry recovered enough to leave the hospital. As Harry’s return drew the castle’s attention, Draco and Hermione slipped away for some peace before Draco served detention with Filch.

• Draco destroyed Voldemort’s soul fragment, and the jar shattered as the last trace of Tom Marvolo Riddle was erased.
• Harry thanked Draco, then persuaded Sirius to let him leave the Hospital Wing after promising to take his potions and seek help if he felt unwell.
• Madam Pomfrey examined Harry and reluctantly discharged him, while Sirius returned to Grimmauld Place after thanking Draco and Dumbledore.
• Harry’s return to the Great Hall and corridors drew attention from students and friends, allowing Draco and Hermione to withdraw quietly from the crowd.
• Draco arrived for detention in the Trophy Room and teased Filch, who fell silent when Draco reminded him that his father was the minister.

Draco and Hermione finished their detention work under Filch’s watch, while Lucius Malfoy’s public admissions, donations, and push for equal rights stirred debate at Hogwarts. The chapter left Hermione embarrassed but reassured after Lucius publicly named her as Draco’s chosen life partner and the Malfoy family’s future daughter-in-law.

• Draco and Hermione polished the Trophy Room’s collection, and Filch reluctantly let them go when he could find no fault.
• Students turned to exam revision as the Daily Prophet reported Lucius’s claim that the Imperius Curse had controlled him and his plans to donate to St Mungo’s, Hogwarts, and Muggle-born wizards.
• Gryffindors, Slytherins, and Ravenclaws debated Lucius’s motives and the potential effects of his charitable funds.
• Lucius publicly backed equal rights for Half-blood and Muggle-born wizards, proposed repealing discriminatory laws, and cited Hermione as Draco’s chosen life partner.
• Lavender and Parvati excitedly teased Hermione about being the minister’s future daughter-in-law, while Hermione blushed and admitted the public acknowledgment reassured her.

At Hogwarts’s End-of-Year Feast, Draco earned Gryffindor 150 points for his contributions to the school, then slipped away with Hermione as his house celebrated. After exams, Draco and Hermione discussed spending part of the summer together at Malfoy Manor, where Hermione would help with the Muggle-born Wizard Aid Fund and visit Narcissa.

• Hermione’s friends celebrated Lucius Malfoy’s public support for her, while students across the houses debated the Malfoy family’s changing stance on blood-status ideology.
• At the End-of-Year Feast, Dumbledore awarded Gryffindor 150 points for Draco’s contributions to Hogwarts and his help during a student-safety emergency.
• Draco took Hermione’s hand and escaped through a side door as Gryffindor erupted in cheers, leaving students to search for him.
• The exam results showed Hermione in first place and Draco in second, while Ron celebrated passing Transfiguration and doing well in Defence Against Dark Magic.
• Draco and Hermione discussed her possible summer visit to Malfoy Manor, where she would review provisions for the Muggle-born Wizard Aid Fund and try on dresses invited by Narcissa.
• Draco teased Hermione by suggesting he might spend time with Parvati or Lavender, and Hermione protested possessively before realizing he was joking.

Draco and Hermione shared a passionate moment before seeking Professor Lupin to offer him work with the Malfoys. Lupin accepted Draco’s offer and left Hogwarts, while Draco proposed Mad-Eye Moody as a possible replacement and hinted that he had an even better candidate in mind.

• Hermione teased Draco that he liked her best, and Draco kissed her before promising he belonged to her in every life.
• Draco took Hermione to find Professor Lupin and asked whether he had decided to accept his offer.
• Dumbledore arrived and told Lupin that Hogwarts would always welcome him, but Lupin chose Draco’s opportunity so he could help others like himself.
• Draco suggested that Mad-Eye Moody could teach Defence Against Dark Magic at Hogwarts.
• Draco said he had an even better and more willing candidate, leaving Hermione curious about who it was.

Draco arranged for Lupin to leave Hogwarts and live and work at Malfoy Manor, where he offered him a laboratory and support for researching ways to treat lycanthropy. Lupin accepted the opportunity with renewed determination to pursue a cure.

• Draco suggested that Sirius teach at Hogwarts so he could protect Harry, and Dumbledore agreed to consider the proposal.
• On the Hogwarts Express, Lupin encouraged Neville, who valued the professor's support despite being sad to see him leave.
• Draco and Lupin accompanied Hermione home, where Mrs. Granger welcomed Lupin and invited him to visit again.
• Draco showed Lupin a furnished villa at Malfoy Manor and offered it as his home and research laboratory.
• Draco proposed that Lupin research potions to eliminate the werewolf bloodline or make transformations less frequent and painful.
• Lupin, deeply moved by Draco's support, vowed to begin the research and make the most of the opportunity.

Draco settled Remus Lupin into the Malfoy estate to research Werewolves, with Lucius and Narcissa supporting the plan. When Lupin uncovered records of rare High-level Werewolves in the United States, Draco decided to travel there to seek a blood sample while Lupin stayed behind to conduct preliminary research.

• Draco introduced Lupin to Dobby, who agreed to care for the professor and support his laboratory work.
• Draco explained to Lucius and Narcissa that hiring Lupin and funding Werewolf research could benefit the family’s business, reputation, and long-term interests, and they approved.
• Draco spoke with Hermione through a Two-Way Mirror and told her he had a secret summer travel idea.
• Lupin showed Draco ancient records describing High-level Werewolves who could control their transformations and retain their sanity while transformed.
• Lupin said a blood sample could advance his research into a stronger Calming Draught or a Reversal Potion, and Draco agreed to seek the Werewolves in the United States.
• Draco persuaded Lupin to remain at the manor to oversee the research, while Lupin warned him that High-level Werewolves were powerful and hostile to outsiders.

Draco arranged for Hermione to join him on an official trip to the United States, which they planned to make into a cruise holiday. He revealed a wardrobe full of swimsuits and told her their suite would have a private whirlpool, but Hermione refused to wear the revealing bikini he showed her.

• Draco received an official letter appointing him a special investigator for the Department of International Magical Cooperation and told Hermione to join him as his assistant.
• Hermione eagerly agreed to the trip and arrived at Hogwarts the next day with a bag full of travel books and supplies.
• Draco led Hermione to a private dressing room and showed her a wardrobe filled with women's swimsuits.
• Draco explained that they would cross the Atlantic by cruise ship and that he could teach Hermione to swim on board.
• Hermione objected to the revealing bikini, and Draco teased her before revealing that their suite had a private terrace and heated whirlpool.
• Hermione firmly refused to wear the bikini and shut the wardrobe doors.

Draco revealed a wardrobe of modest swimsuits and a third wardrobe of formal dresses he had prepared for Hermione. She delighted in the dresses but struggled to choose one, leaving Draco to help her decide.

• Draco showed Hermione the modest swimsuits, and she accused him of setting her up with the bikinis to embarrass her.
• Hermione chose a blue full-coverage one-piece, allowing Draco to open the third wardrobe.
• Hermione discovered the wardrobe held several elegant formal dresses and kissed Draco on the cheek to thank him.
• Draco explained that the dresses would suit the cruise ship's formal dinners, balls, and themed parties.
• Hermione complained that Draco had made choosing difficult by preparing so many dresses, then asked him to help her pick one.

Hermione and Draco packed clothes for their trip, with Hermione choosing formalwear and swimwear for both of them. Draco left the swim shirt behind, planning to show off his physique, while Hermione tried to hide her secret anticipation.

• Hermione chose three formal dresses and saved a pale yellow dress for the Christmas party.
• Hermione chose Draco's suits, and he packed all three with their matching shoes and accessories.
• Hermione rejected Draco's skimpy swim briefs and chose fitted black trunks for him.
• Draco put away the swim shirts and decided to swim shirtless, leaving Hermione embarrassed and secretly excited.

Draco gave Hermione a fashionable new hairstyle, and she loved how it looked. He then carried her to the bathroom and began washing her hair as they prepared to leave for the cruise.

• Hermione agreed to let Draco try a new hairstyle to go with her dresses.
• Draco cut Hermione’s long hair into a layered style with a short ponytail, and she praised the result.
• Draco carried Hermione to the bathroom and started washing her hair with magical shampoo.
• Hermione blushed but relaxed under Draco’s attentive scalp massage.

Draco and Hermione arrived at a luxury liner in London and received a personal welcome from Captain Edward Smith before being escorted to their presidential suite. Hermione admired the lavish accommodations but wondered why they had been treated with such extraordinary deference.

• Draco dried Hermione’s hair, and the two apparated to a secluded corner of the London port.
• Draco and Hermione admired the luxury liner and bypassed the public boarding line for the presidential-suite entrance.
• Captain Edward Smith personally welcomed Draco and Hermione, then escorted them aboard with senior staff.
• Draco told the captain to notify him if anything came up, and the captain showed them to their lavish suite.
• After the captain and staff left, Hermione admired the suite and asked Draco why the captain had welcomed them personally.

Draco and Hermione settled into the cruise ship’s luxurious presidential suite, where Draco used a spell to pull Hermione into his arms and they shared a meal while joking about the expense. The chapter ended with Draco teasing Hermione about what the trip might bring, making her flustered and furious when she misunderstood him.

• The captain warned the first officer not to question Draco’s status and instructed him to ensure the voyage went smoothly.
• Draco and Hermione explored the presidential suite, and Draco used Accio to draw Hermione into his arms.
• Draco ordered food for them, and Hermione marveled at the suite’s comfort and cost while Draco joked about spending his father’s money.
• Draco teased Hermione about the trip deepening their relationship, and Hermione angrily misunderstood his insinuation before throwing a pillow at him.

Draco and Hermione teased each other in their suite before a ship safety drill interrupted them. Draco helped Hermione put on her life jacket, and Hermione insisted that he wear his too.

• Draco teased Hermione about having children, and Hermione threatened to tell his father what “Laodeng” meant.
• Draco admitted that he had told his father “Laodeng” meant an affectionate word for Dad, and Hermione agreed to keep his explanation secret if he behaved.
• At four in the afternoon, the ship announced a safety drill and crew members delivered life jackets to the passengers.
• Draco put Hermione’s life jacket on and adjusted it while a crew member watched and then left them alone.
• Hermione told Draco that swimming did not excuse him from wearing his life jacket, and Draco teased her about worrying if he fell into the sea.

Draco and Hermione began their cruise with playful teasing, safety preparations, and a captain’s dinner. The chapter left them at the center of the guests’ attention after the captain publicly thanked them as Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy.

• Draco put on his life jacket after Hermione insisted, and he teased her by calling their matching safety gear couple outfits.
• A safety officer briefed Draco and Hermione on emergency procedures, and Draco signed the registration form.
• Draco helped Hermione take better photographs as the cruise ship left the harbor, and they discussed what made a good marriage.
• Draco and Hermione attended the captain’s dinner, where Draco bet he could make the captain mention Malfoy.
• The captain thanked Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy before the guests, and Hermione choked on her juice as everyone turned to look at them.

At the ship’s cocktail party, Hermione and Draco drew attention when the guests learned he was a Malfoy and she was his wife. Hermione handled the gathering with poise and stopped a woman from trying to chat up Draco, leaving the couple together as the party continued.

• The guests recognized Draco as a Malfoy and turned their attention to him and Hermione.
• Draco stood close to Hermione as the captain toasted a safe and pleasant voyage, and Hermione raised her juice glass with him.
• Wealthy guests approached to greet Draco and compliment Hermione, who responded calmly and confidently.
• Draco praised Hermione for her performance, and she teased him about his aristocratic manners.
• A young woman approached Draco flirtatiously, but Hermione stepped between them and told her that her husband did not want to have a lengthy conversation with a stranger.
• Draco did not intervene, and the woman left in embarrassment.

Draco dragged Hermione to the piano bar and insisted on performing “Liebestraum” himself, though his playing turned the romantic piece into a cacophony. Hermione cringed through the performance and glanced at the audience, whose reaction left her stunned.

• Draco and Hermione finished dinner and went for a walk to the piano bar.
• Draco pulled Hermione to the piano and requested “Liebestraum.”
• Draco stopped the pianist and took the seat himself, surprising Hermione and the nearby guests.
• Draco played the piece badly, producing a chaotic barrage of discordant notes.
• Hermione cringed at the performance, then looked around and saw something that shattered her worldview.

Draco first subjected the guests to an intentionally dreadful piano performance, then challenged Hermione to bet that he could play well. After Hermione agreed to kiss him if he succeeded, Draco began a beautiful piano prelude and sang.

• Draco finished his terrible performance as the guests applauded and praised him, while Hermione laughed at the scene.
• Draco announced that his performance had only been a warm-up and ignored Hermione's request to stop.
• Draco wagered that Hermione would kiss him in front of the guests if he played well, and Hermione accepted with the condition that he never touch a piano again if he played badly.
• Draco sat down with a different air and began playing a clear piano prelude while singing softly.

Draco captivated the guests and Hermione with a heartfelt song, then claimed the promise she had made by kissing her in front of everyone. He carried the flustered Hermione out of the piano bar amid cheers.

• Draco sang a love song while holding Hermione's gaze, leaving her and the guests deeply moved.
• The guests applauded and praised Draco's performance, while Hermione accused him of pretending to play badly to set a trap.
• Draco reminded Hermione to keep her promise, and she tried to deny that his singing had impressed her.
• Draco kissed Hermione in front of the guests, who responded with cheers and applause.
• Hermione asked to leave, and Draco carried her out of the piano bar.

Draco explained the Chinese song “Chuanqi” to Hermione, and they agreed that he would teach her Chinese. He then took photos of Hermione watching the sunset and ambushed her with a kiss that the camera captured.

• Draco carried Hermione back to their suite, where she asked him about the song he had sung.
• Draco told Hermione that the song was called “Chuanqi,” or “Legend,” and translated its lyrics for her.
• Hermione asked how Draco knew Chinese and said she wanted to learn it, and Draco promised to teach her starting the next day.
• Draco opened the terrace door, revealing the sunset over the sea, and Hermione became spellbound by the view.
• Draco photographed Hermione watching the sunset, then set a timer and kissed her as the camera captured the moment.
• Hermione blushed and reproached Draco for ambushing her with the kiss.

Draco and Hermione took playful and posed photos together before watching the sunset from the ship. Back in their suite, Hermione asked Draco to teach her Chinese, and he jokingly demanded tuition.

• Draco kept the candid photos of Hermione despite her protests, then took several more flattering pictures with her.
• Draco and Hermione watched the sunset together on deck, and Draco explained that the captain recognized him from the safety drill registration form.
• Draco led Hermione back to their suite as the sea breeze grew cold.
• Hermione asked Draco what his Chinese song meant and asked him to teach her the language.
• Draco pretended to be a stern scholar and jokingly asked Hermione how much tuition she would pay.