Still trying to decide who will "get the girl".
The next day I dropped, a sleepy, Hugo off at Bill and Fleur's house. He was reluctant to let me go but Fluer managed to keep him distracted by promising him pancakes for breakfast. Seeing his little face scrunch up trying to hold back tears made me almost stay. Somehow this little person made me feel like nobody else had. I finally realized what it felt like to be a mother.
After our sentimental goodbye I rushed over to The Silver Serpent. Malfoy stood behind the counter polishing some vials. I had never seen him so at peace; maybe because I never took the time to actually look at him Most of my classes with Malfoy were spent on paying attention to the lesson or sneaking peaks at Ron and occasionally glaring at Malfoy. My whirlwind of thoughts stopped as soon as I realized he was staring at me.
"Daydreaming are we?" he smirked and put down his vial.
"No, I was actually thinking about something important" I sneered.
"Well I have your potion ready. I assume you will be in need of it every month?" he raised his eyebrow. My stunned expression must have given me away.
He smirked again and said "I see being out of school has taken a toll on you intelligence Granger."
He waved his hand absentmindedly and reached under the counter, bringing out a little box. "How about you pick up the potion let's say a week before every full moon? If you buy from my shop for a year I will give you a ten percent discount on anything in my shop." He brought out what seemed to be a contact and a quill. I thought about for a minute and realized it was a good deal. When did Malfoy become such a good businessman?
"Why does it feel like I'm signing my soul away to the devil?" I grumbled while signing the contract.
He smirked and vainly replied "the devil couldn't possibly be as handsome as me"
With that I took my package and practically ran to work. Technically I apparated but I ran once I reached the outside of St. Mungos. Working in the hospital made me feel like I could still make a difference in this world. My day went by fairly quickly and I even managed to pick up some pastries on the way home.
As soon as I walked into Bills house a bundle named Hugo attached itself to my legs. "Where have you been? I thought…I thought you didn't want me anymore." He looked up at me sniffling. It almost broke my heart.
Fleur looked at me with a worried expression. "I told him you would be back soon but he wouldn't stop crying" she glanced down at the little raven haired boy. I frowned and picked him up. He wrapped his little arms around me and sniffled some more.
"I would never leave you like that, it's just some people need me to help them with their ouchies and colds." I gently patted his back.
He looked up at me with those beautiful eyes. "Like how the nurse at the big house would give me icky drinks to get rid of my tummy aches?" he hiccupped.
"Yes exactly like that "
"Okay, I guess I can understand since tummy aches are horrible!" he threw his arms up for dramatic effect.
I giggled and nodded. We said goodbye and Hugo said he was sorry for crying so much. He promised Fleur he would be better tomorrow and puffed out his chest to prove it.
That night Hugo sticking to me like glue. He would constantly look at me with a worried expression insisted on cuddling as much as possible. As if I would suddenly disappear if he turned away.
To make him feel better I insisted on him sleeping with me. I told him it was cold and I needed him there to keep me warm. He grinned and brought all his little plushies claiming they would "help mommy too."
Sometimes children need a little cuddling to remind them that they are loved. Any suggestions for more characters to add in? Please don't forget to review!
