Chapter 11: Planning for the Future
Another week passed and as Hermione and Draco began to make their house feel more like home. Instead of following the Malfoy tradition of dark colors, both Hermione and Draco decided to make their home seem rich, warm, and comforting. They add warm maroons, deep browns and blues to the walls and trim. Hermione was lounging on the couch when Draco made his way down the stairs. "Hermione, I was thinking that we could go out for the evening and enjoy the night and think about things we can put into the babies room. I mean you are already 5 weeks along, only 35 more weeks to go."
"Draco, you are far too excited about this they are just little beans right now in my womb. They still have a long ways to go, but it would be nice to go out and have some time together. Especially considering that we are trying to get all of our school work out of the way," Hermione said as she turned toward the stairway while she closed her book.
"Okay, well let's do that then. How about we head out say around 7 o'clock tonight?" Draco asked as he peered over the back of the couch to look at his wife.
Hermione smiled and nodded. "That sounds good. Just not anything with fish or seafood, because just the thought is upsetting my stomach."
Draco chuckled to himself. "I can find something that you and our babies will enjoy. Why don't you go take a relaxing bath and I will make sure everything is ready for tonight?"
"I would like that," Hermione said as she stood up and headed for the stairs to go to their room.
Hermione ascended the stairs and made her way to her bedroom on the second floor of their home. Through her bedroom she walked into the adjoining bathroom and turned on the faucet to the bath tub. Hermione leaned over the edge of the tub to feel the water temperature. As she felt the water wash over the skin of her hand, she felt a slight, twinge of pain low in her abdomen. Brushing the feel of pain aside Hermione continued on preparing her bath and stripping down into her birthday suit.
As Hermione was slipping into the water, Draco entered into the bathroom. "Hermione, everything for tonight is set. Would you like for me to get you anything?"
"No, I think I am good for now, but may ask you later for a back massage. It would be delightful."
Draco leaned against the door frame, "I can do that, among other things that I think you might enjoy."
Hermione chuckled and sank deeper into the bath. "I might just take you up on the offer."
Draco just smiled and left the room, "Call me when you are ready for your massage."
Hermione soaked in her bath for about an hour before finally emerging from the water. She had tried to remain in the water for the heat to relax her muscle that she thought had been cramping. However, even after she arose out of the water she was still cramping and it was worse than before. Hermione grabbed the towel that was situated beside the tub and yelled out, "Draco! Please come up here now! Something is wrong!"
Draco could be heard bounding up the stairs toward the bedroom with the conjoined bathroom. "What is wrong Hermione?" Draco asked in a panic. He looked toward Hermione as a look of excruciating pain took over Hermione's face. In that moment everything became clear as bright red blood poured from between Hermione's legs. "No."