Hi all, thanks for reading. As this is my first fanfic I would really appreciate some feedback, just whether you like it or hate it would be a start and any constructive criticism will be cherished.

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R x

Worried

The clock on the wall of her small kitchenette read 7.15am and Hermione was restless. Sitting at the small table with a mug of coffee in her hand she couldn't help worrying about where Poppy had got to.

Chances were she had just stayed over at her father's but that didn't make things any easier. Last Hermione had seen of her she'd been going to the concert with money from Ron and Hermione hadn't had chance to sort out any details before she had disappeared.

Feeling worn out, Hermione wished she could just call in sick and spend the day at home but her job just didn't allow that. By letting Ron and Gabby down, Ron would have to take the day off work and Kingsley hated people taking days off at the last minute. She was going to have to layer the make-up on to hide her tired eyes and once she'd sorted Georgia out she could focus on locating Poppy.

Gabrielle had kissed her husband and young daughter goodbye before disappearing off to work, leaving Ron to pace impatiently across the living room, waiting for Hermione to appear. It wasn't like her to be late so he presumed she'd have a good reason but even so, he couldn't afford to be late to work.

A couple of minutes later Hermione could be heard dashing up the path and stumbling through the door.

"Sorry Ron, I couldn't find my wand, I didn't mean to hold you up." she panted, trying to catch her breath

"Don't worry dear, Georgia's in her playpen and I'm due to be home early so you can disappear early if you like" he replied, picking up his briefcase and straightening his cloak.

"Thanks"

"Did Poppy have a good time last night by the way? She didn't get me to collect her so I haven't heard." he smiled

Startled, Hermione turned on him, a panicked look on her face

"What do you mean? I thought she stayed here last night..."

"No, I didn't hear from her after she ran out of here after I returned home"

"Oh shit."

"Shall I see if Harry's heard anything?"

"Don't worry, you get off to work. She's probably just stayed at a friend's house. I'll get Georgia dressed then go and find her." Hermione faked a smile, hoping Ron would accept it and head off to work, which luckily he did.

Within a record ten minutes Georgia was dressed and Hermione had all her things packed in a bag. After some brief thought Hermione figured Poppy was most likely to have gone to George and Katie's. She was best friends with their daughter Tamzin and would know George would keep quiet about what time she got in.

Georgia sat on the floor playing with Tamzin while Katie and Hermione racked their brains as to where Poppy could be. They eliminated her friends houses by flooing their parents and no-one had seen her after she left the concert. Suddenly Ron's head appeared in the fire.

"Hermione, thank goodness. Ginny has just owled me; Poppy's at St. Mungo's. Not sure what's happened. I'll meet you there, OK?"

Rushing through the crowded hospital corridors was difficult with a squirming toddler in her arms and a bag slung over her shoulder. After several wrong turns, Hermione rounded a corner to see Ron standing in the corridor.

"Ron" she yelled, rushing over to him. "Where is she, is she OK?"

"Calm down, she's fine. Ginny's with her at the moment and she's just getting dressed to come home."

Thrusting Georgia towards her father, Hermione dashed over to her daughter.

"Poppy, where have you been?" she fumed "I was worried sick"

Ginny smiled at the sight of her friend.

"She's fine Hermione, let her get dressed then you can get her home and give her the inquisition."

"Thanks Ginny. What was wrong with her?" Hermione felt calmed to know her little girl was safe and Ginny had ensured she was fine.

"Oh nothing more than a mixture of alcohol and a small scuff. By all sounds she got alcohol at this concert, drunk too much then decided it was a good idea to walk home. A group of girls started on her but luckily someone stepped in and brought her here as she wasn't in a fit state to tell him where she lived."

"Him? Who was this?"

"I'm not sure. I think he's hung around in reception to ensure she's alright."

With Georgia in her arms again and Poppy clinging onto her arm, Hermione strolled into the hospital reception, looking for the stranger to thank for rescuing her daughter.

"I see you're alright now" came a familiar drawl. Hermione turned to see an old acquaintance standing looking at Poppy.

"Yes thanks sir." muttered Poppy, clearly embarrassed to have got into such a state.

"I should've realised she was your daughter Granger, wait sorry, it's Mrs Weasley now itsn't it. I see from their hair you haven't cheated yet then?" Draco smirked, looking from poppy to Georgia.

"It's Ms. Granger actually. And this one" she notioned to the infant in her arms "isn't mine."

"So the rumours are true. He left you for someone else and had another kid with her. Poor witch she must be"

Hermione didn't know how to respond. She couldn't be bothered explaining their complicated situation to Malfoy and just wanted to get her daughter home safely.

"Thank you for finding Poppy, Malfoy. We must be getting home as Georgia needs a nap" she eventually broke the silence.

"Next time try and keep better control of her" he sniggered before disappearing with a swish of his cloak.

Sighing, Hermione turned and headed for Ron's house with his two daughters.

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