Hermione sighed as another baby cried. She laid down the one she was holding in his crib and reached for the newly tearful one. She bounced her gently and whispered that it was all right. A man walked though the door, holding a toddler. Hermione nearly dropped the child in her arms.
"Malfoy?" she asked once he had approached her.
"Hello Granger," he greeted. He switched the child into his other arm. Hermione looked at the sleeping boy.
"Oh," she mumbled. The boy was beautiful; white blonde hair and porcelain skin. He undoubtedly had those deep grey eyes.
"Uh just a moment Malfoy," Hermione muttered. She rushed off to lay down the now sleeping girl in her arms. She returned to the tall blonde and offered a smile. He returned it.
"Now how might I help you?" she asked.
"I'm sure you've heard in the news about Astoria and I," Malfoy said.
"Actually I haven't. I've been so busy with work," she said. Malfoy looked surprised but continued on.
"I divorced her." Hermione gasped. "She only wanted my money. The judge saw it my way. With a little persuasion, I now have full custody of Scorpius here." Hermione's jaw dropped.
"You bribed a judge?" she asked in shock. Malfoy rolled his eyes.
"Focus Granger. Anyway, I haven't got enough time on my hands what with work to watch him all day. I suppose you could help with that," he said. Hermione could only nod.
"Well you've definitely come to the right place. Magic Angels Child Care is the best place for any youngster," Hermione's boss Diana declared. Hermione cringed as a baby cried in the background. Diana scowled at her.
"You must learn to be more quiet Hermione. We have young children sleeping around here," she said before stalking away. Malfoy snickered.
"She sounds nice," he said. Hermione glared at him.
"Am I taking care of Scorpius or not?" she snapped. Malfoy straightened up.
"Yes of course."
"Well then if you'll hand him over, you can go fill out the necessary paperwork at the front desk." Malfoy nodded then gently handed over his son. Hermione smiled. Scorpius was snoring very quietly. Malfoy went over to the front desk and Hermione watched the boy in her arms. He was beautiful. Malfoy retuned after a moment.
"You be careful with him. Without him, I've got nothing," Malfoy said. He placed a kiss on top of Scorpius' head, grinned at Hermione, then left. Hermione sighed. The gesture made her heart jump. She was such a girl sometimes.
