"I wanted to thank you all for this joyous occasion !" Hermione said, ignoring the camera flashes illuminating her face. "I always dreamed of making a change in our world and without your help this couldn't have happened !" Everyone in that ballroom cheered.Hermione felt Draco's hand wrap around her waist, covering her barely showing bump. His proud smile was present and his eyes held that adoring look she couldn't get enough of. She knew somewhere in the crowd stood their friends, smiling proudly and toasting for her victory."Our time has come, my friends. I will do everything that is in my power and even more to change our world and never again let the evil win. As long as I rule, you will not have to fear poverty or death." This caused another cheer from people before her."As your new Minister of Magic, first in our history to be a muggle-born, I promise that justice will prevail ! " Hermione lifted her glass in the air, making everyone follow her action. "Now let's celebrate the new era !"As Hermione Malfoy drank her sparkling water, her eyes caught the figure hiding behind the pillar, the round glasses flashing in the light. She lifted her glass in his direction, saluting him in a mocking way, and after a second the figure disappeared."You did it, love." Draco's words sent a shiver down her spine.He covered her lips with his and it was still the best feeling after so many years. Nothing could ever be better than this, she thought. Hermione didn't have to fear of being alone anymore, not when she had a strong bond with her soulmate and not when the whole world was at her feet.But Hermione knew for a fact that she won, when the next day, in the far corner of her Daily Prophet in small letters there was a text written "Ex-War Hero found dead'.Hermione didn't even shed a single tear.