Chapter 3

DPOV

I sped through the Great Hall, ignoring the calls of my friends. I had to get away from here, before she came out.

I had only taken the damn potion because of the challenging look in her eyes. The way she looked down her nose at me, made so angry I was pretty proud of myself for not hexing her into the middle of next week.

What were they thinking, pairing me with her?

They knew we hated each other!

This was going to be torture; I didn't know the first thing about babies. Maybe she did, but I wasn't going to ask.

I would do this stupid project, and show her that she wasn't as smart as she thought.

I reached the sixth floor and found the painting of the Hippogriff.

The woman tending to the animal stepped forward. ''Password?''

Oh sweet Merlin!

HPOV

As I turned the corner on to the correct corridor, I heard arguing.

''You know I'm Head boy. Can't you just let me in this once?'' Malfoy fumed.

I couldn't see the painting from here, but I could hear.

''No. How do I know your not someone disguised as Head boy? You don't have the password, you don't get in.''

His wand was out and pointing at the painting.

''Elixir.'' The door swung open.

Malfoy glared at me, ''I didn't need your help.''

Raising an eyebrow I replied, frostily, ''I'm sure. I was merely saving myself from wasting time standing here like an idiot.''

I entered the common room and looked around.

It was a mixture of Gryffindor and Slytherin colours, two couches facing each other. One red, one green.

Bookshelves from floor to ceiling. I smiled.

There was a small kitchen area, with a table and two chairs.

Three doors, one at one side of the room, one at the other, and one directly opposite from me.

I opened the door, and stuck my head in. The bathroom, was huge. A bathtub the Prefects would be jealous of.

Closing the door, I turned to see where Malfoy was.

The door on my right was open slightly, showing Slytherin green walls.

I walked to the other, and sure enough, it was decorated in different reds and golds. It was perfect. There was a ornate wardrobe and chest set, a desk. The bed was a dark wood, queen size four poster, with curtains. Red of course.

My feet sunk an inch into the plush carpet, it was like walking on a cloud.

Too bad I couldn't stay in here, I had to tell him about tomorrow.

With my head held high, I marched across the common room, and knocked on his door.

''What?'' He growled, from within.

''There is something I have to discuss with you.'' I said.

''I'm busy.''

Taking a deep breath, I tried again. ''Malfoy it won't take long.''

''What?'' He repeated, through the gap.

''We have to go to the hospital wing after classes tomorrow.' He scowled at me, 'for an examination.''

''Fine.'' The annoyance was clear in his voice.

I started to turn, ''Goodnight.''

Looking back he was already shutting the door.

''Goodnight Malfoy.''

The next morning, I woke to fine my room lit up like the sun itself.

Where the sunlight hit the gold tones, it glowed. I smiled, I was in a good mood until I remembered who was in the other room.

I climbed out of bed, and grabbed my robe to cover my night clothes.

Cracking my door open slightly, I peeked out. I couldn't see him, but that didn't mean anything. Stepping out into the common room, I noticed that everything was the we had left it last night.

At least I had the bathroom to myself. I took a quick shower, using the drying charm on my hair.

Once that was finished, it was almost time for breakfast. Malfoy still wasn't up.

I contemplated just leaving him -he would do the same to me- but decided I wouldn't lower my self to his level.

''Malfoy?'' I called, maybe I could wake from here.

Silence. Wonderful...

I knocked again on his door, but there was no noise inside.

Maybe I was wrong and he had already left. Frowning, I shrugged and and left through the portrait hole.

I met Ginny on the way to the Great Hall, so we walked down together.

''So, what's it like living with a Slytherin?'' She asked.

''Quiet, so far. I mean last night, we just went to our rooms, then this morning he wasn't there.'' I replied. At least I didn't think he was...

''Maybe you'll get lucky and you'll just ignore each other.'' She joked.

We laughed, and moved on to other topics.

''So how did Harry take the news?'' I asked, smiling.

''He was fine, I was the one that freaked out.'' Ginny admitted.

''Well you will both make fantastic parents.'' We reached the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Harry and Ron.

I glanced at the Slytherin table, Malfoy wasn't there.

Zabini was sat talking to Nott, but Malfoy was no where to be seen.

Frowning, I ate my breakfast. The boys were already taking about Quidditch, and the girls were taking about the project.

I excused myself and started back to the common room.

''Elixcir.'' I mumbled.

His door was still shut, and didn't show any signs of being opened recently.

Knocking a little louder this time, ''Malfoy! Open the door!'' I called.

'I am not worried about him.' I told myself. I was simply thinking of his grades.

I tried the handle, but of course it was locked.

''Alohomora.''

The room was dark, the curtains still pressed firmly over the windows.

Malfoy was laid on the bed, fully dressed, with his mouth slightly open.

He looked so different than usual, that I couldn't help but notice how handsome he was. 'No, I did not just think that. It's the lighting.'

''Malfoy!'' I said. He just laid there.

Pointing my wand at the curtains, they flew open. Letting light stream in.

He sat up, squinting. ''Granger, I better be having a nightmare.''

''You will be if your late to Transfiguration.'' I smiled.

''What time is it?'' He asked.

''Not sure, but you missed breakfast.'' I replied.

''Why didn't you wake me? Are you trying to get me expelled?'' He said, angrily.

I put my hands on my hips, and glared at him. ''I did try to wake yo-' I stopped and said instead, 'why should explain, myself to you?''

''Because your a muggle-born.'' He jumped out of bed and out of the door, towards the bathroom. I shook my head and left for my first class. I frowned, as I realized what he had said.

What happened to Mudblood?

That day passed quickly enough, the classes were interesting. Malfoy made it to Transfiguration just in time to miss a evening of detention.

''Granger!' Malfoy called, catching up to me in the hallway, 'are you sure I have to come to the hospital wing? Your the one's thats...thats-''

''Pregnant.'' I supplied, tonelessly. He looked miserable. 'Good...at least I'm not the only one.'

''Yes, you have to go to. You are the father after all.'' I tried not to laugh, at the look on his face.

''Stupid know-it-all...'' He grumbled, under his breath.

I pursed my lips to keep from answering. Thank Merlin we reached the hospital wing.

''Miss Granger, take a seat on the bed.' I did as Madam Pomfrey said, 'Mr. Malfoy, you sit next to her.'' He paused.

''Sit down!'' I hissed. He sighed, but sat down.

She walked away into her office, leaving us alone.

The silence stretched. I stared straight ahead, concentrating on the wall. Trying not to think about-

''I hate babies.'' He stated. I blinked.

''Good, then this will be an easy year. You stay on your side of the common room, and the baby and I, will stay on the other.''

''You sound like you actually want the kid.''

He was staring at the wall too, when I looked at him.

''I've never really thought about it.'' I said.

''Which just proves we are too young to have kids.'' He retorted.

''OK, Miss. Granger, Mr. Malfoy, if you could hold hands and try to relax this will be over in no time.'' Madam Pomfrey said, as she returned.

We both froze, and crossed our arms over our chests.

She glared at us, ''The spell won't work right, if you don't.''

Swallowing my pride, I held out my hand. After a few seconds, Malfoys' cold hand wrapped around mine. I didn't miss the shudder that went through him.

She waved her wand over our hands and muttered something in a language I had never heard before.

A golden glow formed on our skin, and travel up our arms. It felt warm, like sliding into a nice bath.

When it reached my stomach, it turned scarlett.

''The potion has taken effect. You are offically with child, Miss. Granger. Congratulations.'' She said, smiling.

I was pregnant. With Malfoys child, and she was congratulating me?

I remained silent. Malfoy however didn't.

''So how does this work?'' He asked.

''Miss. Granger, will carry the child until around Christmas time. Being a magically induced pregnancy, it will be accelerated.'' She explained.

''So I, that is, will I-''

''Yes, you will give birth naturally.'' She interrupted.

Tears sprung up in my eyes. I wasn't ready for this! I couldn't give birth! Turning my head away, so he wouldn't see, I tried to get myself back under control.

''Come back in a month, and we will be able to determine the sex of the child. If, of course you would like to know.''

We nodded and stood. Malfoy steadied me, absently. Neither of us had noticed that our hands were still joined.

Mumbling thanks' to the nurse, we left.

Neither of us said anything, on our way to the common room.

Stepping through the portrait hole, we went our separate ways. Him to the kitchen area, me to the my couch.

I was just starting to relax, when his voice cut through the silence.

I jumped and ran over to him, pulling my wand out as I went.

''WHAT IS IN THE NAME OF MERLIN IS ALL THIS?'' He shouted.

I followed his line of sight, until I saw what he was glaring at.

It was muggle stuff, with a note attached:

Students:

These items are a part of the project. From now onwards, outside of lessons, anything related to this project, you will deal with like muggles. Anyone caught using magic outside of the classrooms, will be severely punished.

Signed, Headmistress.

The 'items' were, a kettle, a microwave and a toaster. All simple enough.

I was rather excited about this. Turning to Malfoy I saw that he looked anything but excited.

In fact he looked like he very much wanted to blast them to pieces.

Well this was going to a year to remember...

A/N: Hi readers :) Thank you for reading, what do you think? Tell me in a review! Just so you know, this isn't going to be one of those stories where one second they hate each other then the next they're in love. Because that just wouldn't happen, so...yeah =D

~Abbey