Hello! So I wrote this on Thanksgiving because I am so very thankful for everyone who followed, reviewed and liked this story. I am so grateful for you people. Excuse spelling/grammar errors I have missed. As always, Voldemort doesn't exist because he's a dick.

Disclaimer: Not JKR.

Blaise was grateful to have Draco invite him, Theo and Hermione to his house for the winter holidays due to his mother going off to Italy with her potential fifth husband. Whoever said Gold Digging was a young person's game had never met Blaise's mother. The woman had sent Blaise a letter saying she would not be home and Blaise was not welcome to go to their home in Italy.

Blaise had said nothing of this to anyone but when a letter from Narcissa arrived, demanding for Blaise to come for Christmas, Blaise did not protest. They climbed on the train and Hermione sat with them.

After Hermione and Draco had their screaming match two months ago, they hadn't bothered sneaking around anymore. Pansy had sent a letter to Narcissa in hopes she would send a Howler to Granger or to Draco. But Narcissa sent a Howler to Pansy to "get her nose out of other's business because nobody wanted it or liked it." which made Theo fall off his bench at breakfast with tears in his eyes.

Pansy had kicked him as she fled from The Great Hall.

Narcissa greeted them at the front door of the Manor, a smile on her face that did not falter as she saw Hermione. Blaise saw Hermione slowly relax as Narcissa hugged her tightly and welcomed her into their home.

"Blaise, my boy, I'm glad you accepted the invite."

"Mum was busy and I missed Dobby's cooking." Blaise said easily, not bothering to mention that his mother demanded she not come home. Blaise hated his mother sometimes. After Blaise's father died, Blaise refused to go to any wedding she had. He claimed they would never stick around long enough and he did not give a shit about them.

Narcissa nodded in her knowing way and hugged Blaise tightly "You know you are always welcome to come when you need to." Narcissa said. Blaise nodded his head and she patted his cheek. Blaise stepped inside enough to hear her greet Theo who tried to flirt with her.

"I have placed you all in the same hall, but Hermione and Draco, your rooms are warded so you cannot enter the other's room without both Blaise or Theo in there."

Theo gave a sly wink to Draco who scowled at him "And its back to being the damn third wheel." Blaise muttered under his breath.

"What is this about a third wheel?" A commanding voice said. Blaise turned to see Lucius Malfoy standing there in all his glory. His long blonde hair was perfectly combed and he wore his usual outfit. Black trousers, a black shirt with a green robe adorning his body. He rested his weight on his cane that had a serpent head at the top.

"Blaise has been the third wheel to Hermione and Draco plenty of times." Theo chimed, a shit eating grin on his face.

Blaise kicked Theo's shin harshly. Theo scowled at him "Children, behave yourselves, please. Dinner is at six, now run along and try your best to not burn this manor down. It's been a...pleasure to meet you Miss Granger." Lucius sneered at Hermione's name. Draco gripped her hand tightly and pulled her out of the room quickly.

"I can't fucking believe him." Draco snarled, everyone was sitting in Draco's bedroom which Hermione was impressed with. Draco's bedroom was average size compared to Blaise's renovated bedroom. Draco had his bed that had black sheets with a white comforter, a desk with a book case next to it, in front of of a large window that showed the back gardens. His bathroom was connected to his bedroom. He had a shower, and a deep bath with a jucuzzi along with three sinks. Everything was marble and expensive.

"What did you expect? He's your father."

Draco glared at Blaise and buried his face into Hermione's neck and pressed kisses there. "Can you fucking not?" Theo demanded and he spun around in Draco's desk chair. Blaise had conjured up a small couch and laid down on it.

"Jealous?" Hermione asked

"The hell I am."

"Shut up all of you. Seriously." Blaise said and rubbed his temples "Hermione do you want Draco's father to like you or not?"

Hermione was silent "I just don't want his father not liking me to be an issue between myself and Draco."

"It's not, Granger. I promise you."

"He's your father."

"So? I gave you the family ring. You know what that means."

"The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Blaise piped up.

"You want to explain that to us, Mr. Poet?" Theo drawled

"It means, you imbecile, that blood relations aren't the end all be all. Sometimes, the stronger bond is the one you have chosen."

"He has a point." Draco said quietly. "I don't give a shit if my father doesn't like Granger, I like Granger and that is enough for me." Hermione turned her head and pressed her lips to Draco's firmly.

"Can you save that for when we get back to Hogwarts?" Blaise groaned and threw a pillow at the pair, knocking them over. He could hear Hermione gasp a little. "Are seriously about to fuck each other when we are sitting right here?" Blaise demanded.

"Can I join in?" Theo asked, excitedly.

"Disgusting." Blaise said and walked out of Draco's room just in time to hear Hermione moan.

Dinner was served promptly at six in the dining room. Lucius sat at the head of the table with Narcissa on his left and Draco on his right. Blaise was seated between Draco and Hermione while Theo sat next to Narcissa with a cheeky grin on his face.

Blaise hated his fucking guts.

"So, what is your parents occupation, Hermione?"

"They are dentists, Mr. Malfoy."

"And what exactly is that?"

"They work on teeth for a living to make sure they are healthy and don't fall out."

"I suppose they don't pay a lot of money."

"We are middle class, if that is what you are asking." Hermione said, her voice cold and scathing. Blaise pitied Lucius Malfoy. Despite having a huge age difference, Blaise had all of his money (which is quite a bit) on Hermione kicking his ass.

"And why do you think you are fit for my son? What do you have to offer?" Lucius asked and interlaced his fingers together.

"A nonprejudicial point of view." Hermione said sweetly. "I can provide your son with my love, loyalty and my abilities. I may not have a lot to my name but I am better than Pansy Parkinson."

Theo snorted and Blaise kicked him from under the table. He shot Blaise a dirty glare and mimed killing him with his finger. Blaise rolled his eyes.

"I am afraid, Miss Granger, that you are just not suited for my son."

"Because I am not rich? Because I don't know nor do I care for your old customs?"

"Ye-"

"Times are changing, Mr. Malfoy. It would be best if you kept up with it. Not everyone will accept your ridiculous ideas that you have." Hermione said dismissively.

"Miss Granger, you are out of line."

"I am no such thing. I will not stand by and let myself be put down by you because you do not approve of me. I do not crave your approval. If Draco thinks I am enough for him than I am enough. I am not perfect and nor will I ever be but I can will be damned if I don't try for the rest of my life. I know what this," Hermione held up the ring that sat on her neck "means. I know that it means that Draco wishes to marry me and I accept it whether you like it or not."

Theo's mouth dropped as he glanced at Lucius and Hermione waiting for one of them to draw their wand. But Lucius' mouth curved into a small smile.

"I believe you are right for my son. Nobody has stood up to my husband in years like that. Its quite refreshing." Narcissa said before Lucius could say anything.

"Well, I love Draco and I'm not going to let anyone or anything stand in my way." Hermione said and looked across Blaise to Draco who was smiling smugly.

"Bitsy." Blaise called and heard a crack as the house elf appeared before him "Please murder me." Blaise said seriously.

Bitsy looked nervously between Narcissa and Blaise almost waiting for the matriarch of the Malfoy household to give the go ahead.

"Blaise, quit being so dramatic." Narcissa said.

"That's an order Bitsy." Blaise said.

"Bitsy, do not listen to Blaise."

"He's always doing this." Theo whined. "Always trying to off himself when Hermione or Draco get all...lovey-dovey with each other. Both, is quite sickening." Blaise picked up a bread roll and chucked it at Theo's head. Theo pointed his knife at Blaise with a scowl on his face "Watch it, I know where you sleep."

"Bring it." Blaise challenged.

"Mrs. Malfoy, did you know that there is an exchange student at our school named Katerina? She is a Veela and seems to put Theo in his place daily." Hermione cut in smoothly before Blaise or Theo could draw their wands.

"Bloody Veelas." Theo muttered

"You don't like her because she knocked you on your ass with her fist when you asked her to have sex with you. Although, I would find that very unappealing as well."

Theo scowled at his plate.

"Veelas can be quite temperamental my dear, do be careful." Narcissa said.

Theo nodded his head slowly "I will."

"He won't." Blaise chime din with an innocent smile on his face. Theo flung his peas at him.

"Boys." Lucius said in a warning tone.

"Sorry." Both boys muttered at the same time. They weren't.