Chapter Eleven: Ron and Harry Return
Hermione
"Mum, why do you and Draco sleep together at night?" Darris asked me the week after we had the strange visitor. We were back at The Burrow, waiting for the arrival of Harry and Ron. I was nervous as all get out, because I was going to tell Ron that I no longer loved him that way I use to.
"Well Darris, that's because sometimes even your mum gets scared at night and Draco, is always there to make sure I'm safe at night."
"So he almost is like a teddy bear?" Darris asked from in between us. I flushed a bit and nodded, noting that Draco had also turned a nice shade of pink. Darris was happy with that answer and he began to occupy himself while we waited.
"Can't you hold still?"
"No,"
"Why not?"
"I don't want to," Darris replied dancing in his seat between his father and I. Finally after waiting for a long while the Fireplace sprang to life with green fire. A figure appeared and a battered Harry stumbled out. Ginny leapt into his arms almost knocking him into Ron who had come seconds after Harry. I got my hug after Ginny.
"God, you look awful"
"Thanks, that's because I didn't have an amazing Healer like you near by," Harry replied, that goofy grin on his face. I moved him out of the way into the kitchen and quickly healed up the small cuts and bruises.
"Typical Hermione, always looking out for others," Ron said laughing. He moved to give me a hug, but I picked Darris up before he could and brushed his blonde hair out of his eyes. Moments later Draco came in and collected the grumpy child. He didn't protest this time, instead he rested his head on Draco's chest. I had a fleeting moment of panic, wondering if Darris knew. He never liked to be held, even when he was a baby.
"How was Germany?" George asked curiously. Ginny was healing her brother as he and Harry began talking about the war and the movement of our enemy. Once we had heard everything, I filled them in on the enemy movement, here in London. Ron didn't think too much of it, but like us Harry was concerned.
"It'll be okay, I've got everything figured out. Hermione and Darris are safe with me."
"Are you sure about that? Wasn't it you who said that Hermione and Darris couldn't stay with you because you couldn't keep your own…"
"That's enough Ronald!" I snipped trying to make sure that Darris didn't find out from Ron that Draco was his father. Thankfully, he was fast asleep in Draco's arms. Ron got all mad and stormed out of the room. Ginny sighed, and I just bit my tongue.
"He's been having PMS ever since we got to Germany. I think he had some bad German chocolate and just hasn't been able to get over it since," Harry said trying to lighten the mood. I smiled weakly and bid everyone good bye. I had a sleepy six year old to put to bed.