a/n; Hey guys! 3 I thank you for my lovely reviews, I know. It's been almost a MONTH. BUT, I broke my laptop and I just got it back. So, on with the story!
Draco started sputtering, stuttering and tripping over each word like he didn't know what his young daughter was talking about. Hermione didn't know what to do other than break out into a uncontrollable fit of giggles, giggles she didn't think would end. As soon as she was able to calm down and look at Draco and his daughter they both had blank expressions on their face.
"H-hermione..." Draco said her name so softly, she didn't think she would've of been able to hear him if she wasn't paying attention. Hermione said the first thing that popped in her head, the words stung him a little. He didn't hate her anymore, technically he never did. But, the pain of betraying his parent's kept him away, Hermione slowly opened her mouth and the words ran out in a jumble.
"Whydoyouhavepicturesofme.." Draco was utterly shocked at how fast she had said those words, she hadn't taken a breath in between. Draco knew he would have to tell her, so he took a deep breath and prepared himself, he was about to tell the girl he's been in love with since 3rd year after that fateful punch to the nose why he has pictures around his house.
"I.. Erm... I have them because of Cassiopeia." Draco didn't perform the special Malfoy smirk, the man smiled. Hermione thought she would die right then and there. Hermione sighed. shrugged and responded with a one word answer that surprised her and Draco, 'Okay'. He gave her a confused look mixed with amusement. The first thought that popped in his head is. 'Hermione fucking Weasley just said 'Okay' to me, not. You filthy evil little cockroach, or you ferret. She said okay!'. Hermione knew he was deep in thought by the look on his face, and she was proud to say she confused the Slytherin prince. Hermione ended up speaking up after a few minutes of silence and Cassi pulling on Hermione's pants leg to get her attention.
"Yes, dear?" Hermione looked at the small girl, she was a gorgeous little girl, with eyes that matched her own but knew came from Astoria Malfoy (nee' Greengrass). Hermione wondered where she was at that moment. The young girl reached her arms up to be picked up, when her Hermione looked at Draco he nodded, and she proceeded to pick the young girl up and hold her while she spoke to Draco.
The little girl yawned and placed her head on Hermione's chest, while Draco and her finished their conversation. Talking about Draco and Astoria's fail of a marriage, and the crumbling bits left of Hermione's. It wasn't long until Draco had her smiling and laughing. God, had it been so long since Hermione REALLY laughed. Ronald never liked to do the things she wanted to do, Muggle bowling, clubbing and more while the kids were away at Hogwarts. By the time Hermione got ready to leave Flourish and Blotts, it was going on closing time. With the young girl still holding her tightly. Hermione smiled and handed the young girl over, while giving him the address of the place she was staying at. She offered to babysit the young girl anytime he needed and to help with her. Hermione finally smiled, knowing everything is going to turn up for her.