Disclaimer. I don't own Harry Potter.
Life in the manor became a endless routine. Hermione would see Draco off, occasionally with breakfast, sometimes with sexual pleasure. Then, she'd either have to do something with Narcissa (shopping, lunch, seeing friends) or have the afternoon free. Usually she'd read or sleep. If she felt like it she'd go for a jog. Then, Draco would come home, they'd talk about their days, they'd eat , have a little fun, then sleep. Molly and Hermione had regular visits which Hermione looked forward to. Her parents had lunch with her a few times, but were mainly trying to settle back into their old life. There would be a business trip for Draco every so often, but nothing else changed.
Their relationship, although having been together half a year, was hard to put into words. It could have been described as friends with benefits, without the friends. Acquaintances with benefits was more like it. Still, they both knew behaviors of the other and could sense changes.
On a Sunday in late May, the anniversary of The Battle of Hogwarts having had just taken place, Draco had a rare day off. They both had a nice lie in, with breakfast in bed. Draco, having been silent the whole time, was causing Hermione suspicion.
"Spit it out Draco."
"I think we should have a baby."
Hermione was gobsmacked. What did he just say? "Excuse me?".
"I want a baby."
She couldn't believe the bluntness with which he delivered his request.
He continued, "Well, I need a male heir. It was in your contract also. I think we should uh... get it over with."
Hermione having had her fork raised to her mouth, preparing to take a bite, set it down slowly. All the while pondering his request. She had expected to get pregnant, as he pointed out it was part of the deal. Yet, she didn't predict that he would dictate when. She had always imagined removing her contraception charms without informing him.
The more she thought, the more she liked the idea. She did not like the predictability that had become her life. Also, she'd been feeling disconnected and blue, maybe a baby could mend that. Hermione slowly nodded her head, "I'll have to agree with you on this one Draco."
She looked up at him from under her eyelashes. He didn't show any emotion. They then spent the rest of their day running errands or doing something in another part of the manor separately. They avoided each other, left alone with their thoughts.
Later, Hermione having removed all preventative charms, they had sex. This time it was different though. The kisses, more tentative. Movements, more slow. The whole experience was sensual. And, for the first time they screamed each others names.