A/N: Wow, thanks for the reviews guys! Alright, first and foremost, yes guys i know how to spell "NIGHT" dont ask me why, but i like spelling it "NITE". I am a college senior and have always been a superb speller (for the most part). And dont worry, i spell correctly on term papers.;) But for fun stuff, like this story, please allow me to spell it differently. I am weird i guess. i really hope it doesnt bother ya'll too much that i spell it that way, but if it truly does, dont read! that is all i will say about that. On with the story:)

Chapter Ten: Explaining the birds and the bees...

Hermione walked slowly out of Draco's bedroom as she heard the shower being turned on. She peered around the corner and saw that Elle was indeed awake and had enchanted the broom to do some sweeping.

She didnt quite know what to do or say since the pint sized Malfoy was busy doing what looked like chores. She was so engrossed that she was humming to herself and muttering incantations at the utensils.

"Good Morning Miss Malfoy."

"Oh! Professor! You startled me!"

"Sorry, sweetie. I didnt mean to."

"Professor...why are you wearing my daddy's bathrobe?"

'Here we go, the moment of truth...' Hermione thought to herself.

This was SUPPOSED to be something Draco would have to do with his daughter but seeing as how he was busy at the moment Hermione sighed and sat down at the table by their kitchen.

"Would you mind sitting down?"

"No, not at all. Just let me put this broom away..."

Elle left the kitchen for a second and returned, sitting down by her Professor.

"Elle, you know when you told me that Your Daddy and i were rivals in school?"

"Yes."

"Well, we were. But, people change. Your dad and i, well, we grew up. And now we share a special bond. What i mean to say is..."

"Professor...?"

Hermione looked at Elle, she was interrupting her speech, but welcomed the interruption.

"Yes, Elle?"

"Are you trying to tell me that you and my Daddy like one another?"

Hermione sighed.

'Oh, thank Merlin' She thought smiling and rolling her eyes.

"Yes, yes we do. A lot actually."

"Good, i think Daddy needs to have someone. You are so much classier than half the women i have met that he has liked." she giggled and Hermione couldnt help but wonder just how MANY women Draco has had before.

"Hey! I heard that little girl!" Draco said coming into the room and tickling his daughter.

"Morning, Daddy!"

"Morning." He replied kissing Elle's temple.

"You know Elle, i agree. Hermione here, is DEFINITELY better than any woman i think i have ever met." Draco winked at Hermione.

Hermione in turn, blushed.

She mouthed a 'thank you' at him and he smiled in return.

"Does this mean that you're going to be staying with us?" Elle asked.

"What do you mean, dear?"

"Well, are you and daddy going to get married? OH! Are you going to be my new mummy?"

Hermione frowned.

She cared for the little girl, but didnt know how to respond. Draco and her definitely werent serious yet. Or so she thought.

"I-I dont know..." she looked at Draco for help and he cleared his throat.

"Elle, why dont you go get dressed and i will take you into Hogesmeade to get some sweets?" Draco asked.

"YAY!" Elle cried running into her room.

"Sorry about that." Draco said running his hands nervously through his hair.

"It's alright. I'm sure it can be hard on her not having a woman around here. Not that you are doing a bad job. But..."

"I know."

"Last night was wonderful Draco. But i really must be going. You spend some time with Elle today, and we'll catch up later this week."

"Alright." Draco said slowly and walked her to the door.

They kissed lightly as Draco opened his door for her.

"Goodbye." Hermione said softly.

"I'll see you soon." Draco nodded at her and shut the door.

Hermione felt very confused. She knew what she felt for Draco was more than just lust. But did she really LOVE him?

And more importantly did the old Slytherin sex god love her in return?

Hermione was getting more and more worried by the second. She didnt quite know what to do so she did the next best thing.

Owl Ginny.

She told Ginny everything, from her first arriving at Hogwarts to be a professor, to Malfoy and her closeness, the field trip and even the night before and morning after. She only hoped Ginny would understand.

A few days later she got her response from Ginny telling her that she'd be there that very day and that they'd have much to talk about.

The day of Ginny's response

"Hermione!" Ginny called as she entered her common room. (Hermione had given Ginny her password).

"In here Ginny!" Hermione called from her bathroom.

"Are you decent?" Ginny giggled.

"Yes, I am just trying to finish some laundry."

"Sooo...about Malfoy! SPILL! Spill rignt now Granger, or i will be forced to take points away!" Ginny did her best McGonagall impression.

Hermione laughed as her girlfriend. Ginny was still as silly as ever even after thirteen years.

"I really care for him, and adore his daughter, but i dont know if i really want to be a mother right now. Not to sound selfish or something, i think i might be really scared at the concept. I mean, Elle is Pansy's child!"

"Hermione, do you know stupid you sound right now?"

Hermione threw Ginny a very smug look.

Ginny clucked her tongue.

"Look, im sorry Herms, its just that, well Pansy is no longer around, and Draco DID say that Elle adores you! Did you not say that he told you that she talks about you all the time?"

"Yes, Gin. Its just that i dont want her to get her hopes up about me. I am normal woman and its like she's putting me on a pedastal or something. Its almost like i can do no wrong with her or something."

Ginny put her hand over Hermione's.

"Hermione...that is exactly the kind of mother every child wants. One that truly cares about them, and can seem to do no wrong."

Hermione smiled at Ginny and thought about what was just said.

"Alright. But Draco and i are just 'special' friends right now."

Ginny laughed.

"Yea, and I'm father time!"

Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Maybe Draco and i need to discuss where we are."

"yes, i'd definitely agree."

"By they way, Hermione..."

"Yes?"

"Is Harry still single?"

A/N: Alright folks, there is chapter ten! i love you all and am so glad that yall love my story! i am now in school, and dont really know how often i'll have time to update. but i will try and will feel more inclined to do so if you review:) also, my car has gone to shit and i basically have to find another one over the next few days. i have a job and its going to be difficult to get to work. i had to call off tonite b/c of that very problem. sigh. oh well. anyway...i cant wait for the new HP book! and DONT WORRY! i wont let anything in the new book effect this story:) love to all!

Courtney