Hey Everyone!
I've never done this before so please forgive the cliche storyline. Characters you recognise are the wonderful work of J.K Rowling, those you don't are mine. Anyway enjoy and please review - feedback is they only way I can improve.
Draco was sick of sitting inside all day so he got up determinedly and carefully snuck up to where Harry was sitting reading a week old Daily Prophet with a slight look of disgust on his face. Draco grabbed his hand and pulled him up while Harry scrambled for his wand which once out of his pocket dropped promptly to the floor. "Didn't mean to scare you" Draco said sofly reaching out to smooth the startled expression on Harry's face. "I was just reading about the new pureblood gang trying to continue Voldemorts work. They've been murdering muggle born children as soon as they get their letters. It just frustrates me that his death didn't stop all the hate and pointless murder". Draco sighed then nodded slightly, it really weighed on him that he knew who was responsible but was powerless to stop them without proof. "Lets go for a walk, clear our minds, then we'll come back and work on stopping those sick people." Draco said, gently pulling Harry to the coatstand in their entrance hall. He reached for his charcoal coat and dark green scarf, which he put on being sure to grab a pair of gloves for his pockets. "Really you want to go for a walk, out there in the snow! You hate snow and cold in general. I'm sure there are other things we could do" Harry said reaching across to the buttons of Draco's coat with a cheeky grin. "Yes, I'm sure, I want to walk in the snow and you're coming with me" Draco said swatting Harry's hand away from his buttons then grasping it gently in his hand. Hand in hand they stepped out of their warm house and were hit by a breeze that made them both shiver.
Draco led Harry down their garden path, across a small field and into a little forrest. They walked briskly to avoid becoming cold but were also cautious to remember the way home, they'd explored the forrest in summer but that had been months ago and so much was different when covered in a thick layer of snow. Draco stopped at the nearest tree and carefully drew a love heart with their initials in the snow that had collected on the tree trunk. While Draco was occupied Harry bent down and scooped up a hand full of snow, he leaned against Draco gently kissed his neck then used his empty hand to reach between his scarf and jacket. Harry then slowly reached his other hand up, tipped the snow and ran. Draco squealed then promptly swore revenge and started chasing Harry who was well ahead of him.
Following the foot prints in the snow was easy and he knew he was getting close when he heard Harry shout "Draco, come here quickly!". Draco had known Harry long enough to detect the panic in his voice and continued towards him as fast as he could. Harry knealt in a clearing next to an uncouncious, naked, pregnant woman. Harry had covered her with his coat but she was still as pale as the snow she lay on. As Draco approached he reacognised the tattoo on her ankle and rushed to her other side. He pulled out his wand and cast all the warming spells he knew. The blue of her lips faded to a purple then slowly became more pink." Draco grabbed Harrys hand in one of his and Tessa's in the other" in the blink of an eye they were home. "Get Hermione, now!" Draco said pushing Harry towards their fire place. "We should take her to St. Mungos" Harry said refusing to be pushed any further. Draco frowned "Her parents will know if we take her to St. Mungos and they will send someone to kill her and her baby! NOW GET HERMIONE" Draco had never shouted at Harry before but he was so frustrated he couldn't stop himself. The flash of green brought him back to the real world and he went in search of pyjamas. Once Tessa was dressed he carefully carried her to the guest bedroom and tucked the sheets in around her, he piled every blanket he could find on her. It wasn't long before her eyes opened a crack, they closed again adjusting to the light. Draco sat on the bed holding her left hand with both of his. "Tess, how are you feeling?" Draco asked softly. She took a moment to survey the room before her bright blue eyes met his "Warm" she said smiling softly, the smile was stolen as she moaned in pain reaching to feel the large bump under which her baby squirmed. "I think the baby's coming" she said with a look of pure fear on her face. "Probably, you'll be fine. I'm here and the best witch I know is on her way" He said trying to comfort her.
Upon hearing movement in the lounge room he stood, promised to be back in a moment and left. "How is she?" Harry asked taking in the look of concern on Draco's face. "She's warm but she's having the baby now" Draco said trying to sound calm though he knew he didn't look it. "Oh, I should've though to bring my books about pregnancy and labour!" Hermione interupted. "Hermione, you don't need books. You need to help her, she's terrified" Draco said leading the way to the guest room. "Right" Hermione said more to herself than anyone else "Harry, towels, hot water and a cup of tea please. Quick as you can". Tessa looked up at Hermione, eyes wide with fear and then scrunched her face as another wave of pain consumed her. "I'm Hermione and I'm here to help you have this baby. How far apart is the pain?" Hermione said clearly nodding reasuringly. Tessa looked to Draco who had taken a seat on the other side of the bed. "About five minutes apart" He said firmly. Hermione tried to hide the look of panic but ended up looking like she had swallowed something much too large. "Well you'll have your baby sooner than I expected". The next few hours were a blur of screaming and comforting. The product was a tiny baby girl who lay wrapped in a towel on her mothers chest. "She's beautiful" Draco said placing a hand on Tessa's shoulder. Hermione cleaned up her things and left the room. "Who's her father?" Draco asked tring to judge whether he was being insensitive. "His name was Josh, my father killed him" She said obviously pained by the thought. Draco nodded "I'm so sorry, my fathers in Azkaban so he can't get to me but I never though of yours" the look on his face showed the guilt he was feeling. "You better go explain who I am to your friends, I'm going to spend some time getting to know my daughter" Tessa said taking one of the tiny hands and holding it between her thumb and forefinger. Draco smiled and left.
Harry and Hermione were sitting at kitchen table each holding a tea cup. Draco took a seat and smiled "They're both fine. I'm sorry Hermione but you were the only person I could think of to handle that sort of situation" Draco said accepting the tea Harry had made him. Hermione smiled "It's fine, I've always wanted to deliver a baby so I can cross it off my bucket list" She said with a laugh, Harry joined her but Draco remained quiet as he had never heard of a "bucket list" before. "How do you know Tessa?" Hermione asked knowing that Harry had been wanting to know all evening. "Tessa, more formally Quintessa Arminger, is from an Italian pureblood family that has been in alliance with the Malfoys forever, basically. We were betrothed from birth, we grew up together and both found people we'd rather spend our lives with. Her father found out about Josh, a muggle born, and killed him. She found out she was pregnant and has been on the run ever since, her father has informants everywhere so he knew she was preganant. He wanted to kill the baby and possibly Tessa as well. He found her this morning, they fought and she apparated into our forest and you both know the rest" Draco finished. Hermione nodded taking in the information while Harry took a sip of tea. Hermione stood "I'll go check they're okay" she said pushing in her chair. Draco took Harry's hand and listened "Did, do you love her?" Harry asked a hurt look on his face. Draco sighed with exasperation, "Yes, I thought I did. She was the first person I slept with and she means a lot to me, even now. But what I have with you is love, I never knew until I felt it about you just how powerful it is. I love her but not nearly in the same way I love you, I love her like she's my little sister." He placed a soft kiss on Harry's lips "I love you more than anything" he whispered. Their timing was perfect as Hermione entered the room only seconds later. "They're both asleep, which is exactly what I want to be doing right now. So I'm going to head home. Harry, call me if you need me" She waved goodbye and apparated home. "We should probably head up and do the same" Harry said flicking his wand twice, once to clear the dishes and a second time to clean them and return them to the cupboard. Draco followed.
Ta-da! Hope you liked it, there is more to come soon.