Cute story, and so well written! This sort of coerced consent stuff can be tricky and you navigated it so beautifully. A pleasure to read, thank you for sharing!

To the reviewer that said “Not sure why Narcissa all of a sudden was called June either.”, I was very confused because Draco’s mother was never mentioned, but I searched the fic to find June.

The sentence is talking about the month of June and Lucius’s punishment from the war. It is saying that Lucius no longer holds the title of Lord Malfoy.

Merlin i love it.
specially the part where Draco says I feel used.

one of my favourites

Hot and sweet

I am conflicted. The last part was somewhat romantic, if it hadn't been for the selling your body for an exchange thing. That was simply gross. Not sure why she didn't protest more when she thought it was suggested. Sleeping with Victor when she was 14, because it seemed like a good time to lose her virginity was plain weird.

Not sure why Narcissa all of a sudden was called June either.

Whoop, that was spicy. I like the cute reactions to the realizations at the end. Great work.

Excellent! I love how they both had different ideas of what was happening that night.

I admit that I probably shouldn’t have read this at work but holy fuck was it hot.

This was fucking delightful. What a fun little romp. I really liked how you wrote the two of them, it seemed very in character and natural of 2 matured adults.

Well that was some mind-blowing sex! It read well too. LOL Funny how things can get misconstrued!

I’m starting off feeling sniffly for Hermione with this... “Hermione came here today, at the manor where she was once carved up under a madwoman's whim, to plead her case.”—and what a desperate position for her to be in to resort to this...

I like this: “He held the door open for her at a bakery a few weeks ago. He went out of his way to greet her at a Ministry function just last month, complimenting her dress and asking after her familiar, Crookshanks, of all things.” —wondering if this means we’re getting unrequited Draco in the end...lol ;)

Well then... “"I said, I'd love to fuck you, Granger." His voice is a purr. Smooth as silk, velvet soft.” *squirming in seat*

Still squirming... “ Placing himself beside her on the sofa, Draco brushes a lock of hair off her neck, knuckles trailing over her cheek.”

Oh. My. Good lord. “He leans closer, his hand settled at the base of her neck, kneading slowly. Closer still, until the tip of his nose is nearly brushing the side of hers, his lips so near her cheek she can feel the vibration of his words on her skin.” —well then...I forgot what Hermione was even there for now...

“A strong, independent witch she may be, but that's just fucking hot.” —YUP! Agreed

Again, you have my heart sniffling and hurting a bit here. “She thinks, instead, of her parents: The Grangers who believe their name to be Wilkins. They have settled in efficiently into their new lives, but there is a melancholy about them. Hermione visited them over the summer and found them to be vaguely dissatisfied, though they couldn't seem to tell her why.” —le sigh...poor dear, but I trust you ma’am!
...awwwww, still kinda feeling for her here: “"Fine." Hermione pulls away and stands quickly, suddenly both resigned and rather uncomfortable, that she intends to go through with his demands. "When?"

I KNEW IT! “He screws up his mouth in annoyance and growls, "It's not all the same, thanks ever so. We're doing this right or not at all."—THERE IS SOME UNREQUITED EMOTION GOING ON WITH HIM! Yessss

EEEEPPPP! WHY AM I SO EXCITED FOR THIS? “He waves his hands and interrupts, "I know where you live."
Well, that's not creepy.
"Please dress in semi-formal attire for the evening. I'd like to take you somewhere special."

AWWWW! Teehehehe. I’m giggling and so excited for this: “apparently, 'somewhere special' is a portkey to Spain.”—LET THE NIGHT BEGIN!

Just lovely :) I love it: “They share an intimate meal together, tasting small plates and discussing, first, the wine and atmosphere, and then details about their lives since the war.
Draco is his most charming.”

Merlin, my heart. “"You're beautiful," he had said. Not, 'you look beautiful' or 'you clean up nice', but a simple statement as if it's true to him every day.” —he’s loved her a while, I just know it!

HERE: “And so, she takes the question seriously. She can't deny that she's been watching his lips move and his fingers flex all night. There's a very real possibility that, over the course of the evening, Hermione has become a bit smitten with him. That just makes it all the more distasteful that this is only for a night: That they are simply making a trade.” 1-it’s simply darling that the universe has stepped in and made the inevitable Dramione happen at last! 2- it’s sad that she sees she could want more with this...and I kinda hurt that she thinks his ruin it all.

The Percy thing, brava! I could see that... “Percy hadn't seemed to mind, perfectly content to one-up one of his many brothers for once. They both came out satisfied in more ways than one.” —I giggled actually, lol.

YESSSSSSSS! “Dinner was delicious, as he knew it would be at his favorite restaurant on the continent. Only the best for Hermione Granger.” —love the POV swap!

And I just loved this, “His eyes rove her back as she unlocks her door via muggle method, then removes the wards like the witch she is.” POSSESSIVE DRACO LIVES! “So polite, his little witch.”

Oh. My. That beginning of the evening though. *fanning face*

And, we’ve talked the names they call each other before, so I deeply loved this moment: “He's never used her given name. At least not to her face or that wasn't attached in tandem to her last name like a celebrity. It rolls quite nicely while in the throws. Not as hard and rough as her surname. Feminine and soft, just like her. He imagines he will still call her Granger, liking that he has a name for her that no one else uses, but this moment is different and he wants to capture it completely.”— I JUST LOVED IT!

AND THIS! “Draco…"
What a goddamn sweet sound, he thinks. His name from her is a benediction, and he feels utterly fucking blessed.” Perfect bliss.

I’m kinda squirming and hurting and feeling for her here, oh Merlin, I am... “Like a whore asking for her money? She hadn't felt like that moments ago. She hadn't felt cheap and unworthy, a user being used, but thinking of the healer has the effect of tainting the experience.”

This is just so... all kinda of feels here “"I'd take that drink now." His voice is rough and breathy as he pants with what seems to be a very satisfied exhaustion.” AND THEN THIS! “and has his eyes closed, head resting against the back of her couch like he belongs.”
Hurrrrrrryyyyy and explain before my heart just shatters...

SHATTERING STARTING... “She watches Draco wave his hand around. "This… what do you call it? One night stand? Is that the muggle term? I'm trying to get used to this new world, I really am. I suppose it must have its appeal, these unattached affairs. "
He's buttoning his shirt so quickly that he keeps missing the loop. Looking closer, his hands are shaking and she steps into his space, placing her hand over his to stop him. "Draco?" —PLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE HURRRRRYYYY

GAHHHHHHHH! I AM HURTING AND MYHEART! “He looks up at her, those pale grey eyes giving nothing away, just like when she visited him at the manor.”

OH THANK MERLIN! At last! —"I'm not sure we're on the same page. What did you think this was?" He scoffs at that, stepping away so she can't touch him. "Oh, I don't know…A date? Sorry if that's too pureblood, too old-fashioned for you," he sneers defensively.”— bless him, my sweet sweet Draco...

THE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON...my gosh, I’m excited... “Propositioned?" He parrots back. "Wait, wait…That's what you thought? That this was some sort of… arrangement?"

BLESS IT THIS EXCHANGE! “. "I thought maybe you only wanted me just to see if you could. And now that's done, it just seemed like you would be satisfied."
"Why in Merlin's Blessed Beard would you think that?"

I want to start giggling, but I think it’s too early for that... “"That, Granger, was me seducing you. So, you thought I only wanted you as some sort of barter for Healer Andrews? What the ever-loving fuck?! Why would you even agree to that?"
"For my parents," she answers back, now feeling defensive as well. "Were you even listening? I need him for my parents or I may never get them back."—yeah. No giggling yet, but oh for the love of Dramione. They’re darling.

OMGGGGG “Just a date," he spits back sarcastically. "Yes, I guess this was just a silly little date, Granger. I can't believe you thought… Ugh, you used me. I feel dirty."
Well if that isn't the most ironic thing she's ever heard.” —BLESS IT ALL! I’m so glad he’s stayed to talk. They need to reconcile.

“There are few things in this world that Hermione Granger hates more than being wrong. At the top of the list, is apologizing. Somehow, this time, the wounded look in his eyes and the battered quality of his voice, the words come easy.”—I love love love love this. It’s accurate and I love that she just lets the words flow.

LOVE IT, YESSSS! “She can't help but grin at that. "So this was your Slytherin sensibilities interpreting what Gryffindors respond to?"
"Maybe," he pouts out. Dear Godric, he's more adorable by the minute.”

YES YES YES YES! *fist pumping air*
“but Hermione stops him and pulls him upright. “I thought you wanted to stay," she says with a cautious but playful smile. He's searching her eyes and she goes on, taking a chance and a plunge.” *happy squeeee*

Love it, he’s still not yet satisfied “"Which part?" He's perked up slightly, but he still has a little jut to his lower lip.”

Awwwww, yay :) “If anything," she placates, "it was disappointing to think it would be one-time only. Stay," she says again firmly, meaning it more by the minute.”

“His grin is coming back now, full force. "You won't cook for me?" Oh, heavens no," she laughs. "I'm a lousy cook.”— you know how much I love this :)

I KNEW ITTTTT! "I just want you to know, you'll be hard pressed to be rid of me now. I've wanted you since fifth year." Le sigh. Just love it...and lastly this: “He kisses her then, softer than before but no less intense.”

Beautiful and wonderful. I truly loved this ma’am.

loved it

Hahaha I love the miscommunication. I feel like it could be the start of an HP “Whos on first joke”. Or “Slytherin, Gryffindor and elf walk into a bar...”. Loved it. Your lemons were on point (as always). Thank you for writing and sharing! Onto the next story!

Adorable! Saying please really does do wonders! ;)