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"Dinner is served." Minnie said in her squeaky voice. The Malfoy family and Hermione followed her through to the dining room.
"So Hermione," Narcissa said whilst picking up her spoon for the soup, "Tell us a bit about yourself."
Hermione looked at Draco for guidance, he nodded in encouragement.
"Well..."
Sensing her discomfort Narcissa prompted her, "Where did grow up sweetheart?"
"I grew up in the muggle side of London, I lived with my parents." She replied warily, hoping that Draco was right and his parents really didn't have anything against muggles.
"I've always wanted to go to that side of London, never built up the courage." Lucius said absent mindedly, dropping an entire bread roll into his soup.
"Mione took me and Daddy last month," Leo chipped in, "She promised to take us back but she hasn't yet." He pouted and then smiled cheekily, "Maybe we can go with Granddad and Nana..."
The four adults looked at each other and smiled with a nod.
"That sounds like a good idea Champ." Draco said, "We'll go sometime soon."
Minnie began to bring in the main course as they finished their soup. Lucius pointedly avoided looking at Minnie, not quite reaching his new personality out to the House Elves.
"Leo, we're taking you out for the day tomorrow." Lucius said bluntly.
Draco and Leo looked surprised.
"Okay Granddad." He replied with a smile. The smile faded, "Oh that means that I can't go with Mione."
"It's okay sweetheart, you can come on Sunday." Hermione reassured.
Narcissa looked confused, "Where?"
"I go to work with Mione." Leo said proudly.
"What time do you finish?"
Confused Hermione said, "Five, why?"
"Well how about we meet up later on for a meal?" Narcissa suggested.
"Sounds good to me, Hermione?" Draco turned to Hermione to see her opinion.
She nodded with a smile, "I'd like that."
"Good, we're booked in at The Cherry Tree at six."
They continued to eat the main course and soon Minnie was bringing out the apple pie for dessert. Leo's head began to tilt forwards into his bowl, his eyes closing in tiredness.
"Leo, do you need to go to bed?" Draco asked, knowing his sons answer but ready to do the opposite.
"No Daddy." He instantly perked up.
Draco laughed, "Tough, go and get into your pyjamas then come and say goodnight."
"Fiiiiine." Leo got up and dragged his feet all the way to his bedroom.
The four adults laughed softly and watched him go. Narcissa waved her wand and their outdoor robes zoomed towards her. Narcissa and Lucius had moved out as soon as Draco married and although they missed the magic of the manor, they enjoyed their cosy cottage by the sea, even though a new Weasley couple had just moved in next door...
Leo came running down the stairs and skidded to halt in front of them.
"Ready Daddy."
"Good boy." He smiled, "Now say goodnight Nana and Granddad."
He gave them huge hugs for such a tiny boy and said goodnight.
"Go on up Champ, we'll be there in a minute." Draco promised. Leo scampered away again.
"This was nice Draco," Narcissa praised, "We'll pick Leo up at ten, see you then love." She stood up and kissed Draco on the cheek, "It was lovely to meet you Hermione, I'm looking forward to tomorrow."
Lucius gave his son a one armed hug and nodded towards Hermione. They walked towards the fireplace and took a pinch of Floo Powder.
"Goodnight you two, see you tomorrow." Narcissa disappeared, followed shortly by Lucius.
Draco and Hermione picked up the remaining plates and carried them into the kitchen for Minnie before heading up to Leo.
"It was fun seeing Nana and Granddad." Leo said as they pulled the covers up to his chin.
"I think they thought it was fun too, they love seeing you Champ."
Leo smiled up at Draco.
"Are you looking forward to spending the day with them tomorrow?" Hermione asked, picking out a book from the shelves she had put up a week ago.
Leo nodded excitedly. "But I'm going to miss being with you and Daddy, it's like being part of a proper family."
Hermione and Draco looked at each other in shock.
"Mione! Read the book please!"
Hermione shook her head to lose the dumbfounded expression and settled down to read.
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"Leo sweetheart! Time to wake up, Nana and Granddad will be here soon!" Hermione called. There were several bangs as Leo rushed to get ready.
Hermione laughed. "Meet us downstairs in five minutes Leo."
"Is he coming?" Draco asked, passing Hermione some scrambled eggs as she sat down.
"Five minutes." Hermione replied, taking the plate.
Ten minutes later Leo came running into the dining room, robes flailing and shoes untied.
"Leo, slow down, you'll hurt yourself." Draco warned. "Come and get some breakfast Champ."
Leo sat down and Hermione began to fix his clothes while he ate some toast.
When the last crumb had gone, the fire came to life and Narcissa gracefully stepped out.
"What perfect timing you have Mrs Malfoy."
"Call me Narcissa, darling, everybody else does." She said with a bright smile.
Hermione nodded with a smile.
"So is my favourite grandson ready?"
"I'm your only grandson Nana." Leo replied, rolling his eyes.
"Oh silly me, well are you ready Leo?"
"Yes I am Nana," he reached over to hug Hermione and Draco at the same time, "Bye bye, Daddy and Mione, I love you."
"I love you too son." Draco replied, looking at Hermione.
"I love you too sweetheart." Hermione said, tears threatening to fall, "Now off you go Leo, have fun!"
He grabbed Narcissa's hand and pulled her towards the fire, waving as he went.
As soon as he'd gone, Draco turned to Hermione, "Did you hear that honey?"
"I know! I never thought he would say that to me."
"He thinks of you more as his mum than he ever did of Pansy." Draco replied honestly. "And I don't say I blame him."
The tears fell.
"Hermione, I know this was only going to be a temporary thing and I know you've been looking at places to live... but will you stay? Stay with me, stay with Leo?"
Hermione stayed silent.
"Hermione?" He asked worriedly. "I mean it's okay if you don't want to... or if you'd find it weird, it's not like I've proposed or anything..." He laughed awkwardly.
"Shut up Draco."
He nodded.
"I'd love to stay!" She cried, flinging her arms around him.
"Really?"
"Yes you numbskull! I love it here!"
"Oh thank God, really thought I'd made a prat out of myself then."
They laughed happily, still joined in a hug.
"Well then, I suppose we better get you to work." Draco said.
