The Start of Something New
Hermione sat looking down at the precious little creature that lay in her arms. His head was so small that she had to cup it in her hands to make sure it wouldn't break. Never before had she felt anything so compellingly in-need of protection and knew instantly that she would give her life to protect this child from harm or sadness. She heard the soft clearly of a throat and looked up to see a weary Draco standing by the door.
"I'm so sorry," he said, he looked so drained as he made his way to the side of the bed, his head hanging slightly. Without a second thought he laid a soft kiss on Hermione's forehead and looked down upon his baby boy.
"Hello, Little Man," he cooed, his eyes shining. "He's beautiful, Mione!"
"Welcome to the party, Baby Daddy!" Hermione smiled as she carefully passed the too-fragile (but-not-really) baby to Draco, who looked like he was so scared to drop him.
"I love your mummy," Draco whispered as he clutched the baby, "as I love you."
"What should we name him?" Hermione asked, glowing with love and pride.
"'Scor-'"
"I'm not naming my son 'Scorpius'!"
"'Emery' is not much better!?" Draco said indignantly, then seemed to cringe as he looked to the baby.
"Okay, okay, fine! How about 'Levii'?" Hermione said softly, looking from Draco to her son.
"I love it," he breathed, as he carefully passed the precious bundle back to his wife.
"I love you," she whispered, looking at her son, "and your daddy's not too bad either." They both laughed as they looked at the precious little human they held.
"Welcome to the world, Levii Malfoy."
The Chapter Challenge: 1. The Boy Who Lived - Write about the start of something.
Getting Around: Hermione/Draco