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Chapter 14
The next morning, Hermione woke to the sun shining brightly in through the windows. Hermione looked over at Draco and then at her left hand. The rings on her finger were glistening with the light from the sun shining on them. Hermione leant over and lightly brushed her lips against Draco's. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. Hermione put her lips right on Draco's ear and started whispering.
"Good morning, Mr. Malfoy." At this Draco smiled, but still didn't open his eyes. Hermione knew he was stubborn to wake up in the mornings, and she would have to go to drastic measures in order to get his full attention.
Slowly Hermione slid herself under the covers and out of Draco's arms. She gently pushed him until he was laying flat on his back and started kissing her way down his torso, feeling a slight tremor from his body as she grew closer to his growing arousal. She gently slid her tongue along the length of his member, eliciting a slight moan from him. Once she got him nice and slick, she straddled his legs and allowed him to slide inside of her. A moan escaped her lips as he filled her up so perfectly.
The sound of her moan forced Draco to open his eyes. His left hand found her hip, where he grasped firmly but gently. His right hand slid to her swollen folds and started rubbing her throbbing nub. Hermione gasped at the sensation and could feel the warmth in her stomach spread throughout her body. Her walls clenched around him as she felt his warm liquid emptying into her. She slid herself off of him and lay down in his arms.
"And good morning to you too, Mrs. Malfoy. I could definitely get used to waking up to that every morning." Hermione giggled at the husky sound to his voice. Already they had made love and he wasn't even completely awake yet.
"How about you join me in the shower. We slept in a bit late so now I have to start getting ready for my lunch with Cho. You don't mind that I'm going, do you?" Hermione hadn't even thought to ask before, scolding herself for making plans on their honeymoon without consulting him first.
"Yes, I will join you in the shower, and no I don't mind you going. I would like to visit a cousin of mine that lives here and I need to run to a couple of small shops," Draco smiled at her as they climbed out of bed and made their way to the shower.
A quarter to noon found the couple giving each other one last goodbye kiss as Hermione made her way to the front desk to find Cho and Draco made his way out the front door to meet his cousin for lunch. Hermione sighed as she watched the last little bit of Draco disappear around the corner. She walked to the front desk to find Cho. There was a portly woman at the desk; Suzie was written on her name tag.
"Excuse me, I am looking for Cho."
"Are you Hermione?" The woman spoke in a Scottish accent.
"Yes, I am. Cho and I had set up to go to lunch today." Hermione suddenly got worried that something happened.
"Aye, she is waiting for you at the café across the street." Hermione sighed with relief.
"Thank you!" Hermione yelled over her shoulder as she made her way out of the hotel.
Hermione stepped into the café. If didn't take long to spot the long black hair of Cho Chang. She made her way over to the table, all the while taking in the surroundings. It was basic: brown walls, cream tiled floors, wood tables. There were no pictures on the walls, no decorations on the tables. It was simple, and at the same time comfortable.
Cho smiled at the brown haired girl that sat across from her at the table.
"So, Cho Chang? What are you doing in Paris?" Hermione smiled brightly at the witch in front of her. It's funny how even though her best friend had dated this girl, she didn't really know much about her.
"I live here with my spouse," Cho stuttered nervously, picking her words carefully.
"Congratulations! Who did you marry?" Hermione noted the look on Cho's face and the sudden blush that rose into her cheeks.
"I…well…I mean to say…I married Anastasia McCree." The former Ravenclaw stared down at the cup of tea that was steaming in front of her on the wooden table.
Hermione was shocked to say the least. First of all, she thought she was going to have to comfort the girl about Harry and the fact he was seeing the more outgoing of the Patil twins. Secondly, she had no clue that Cho was, for lack of a better word, a lesbian. Hermione didn't want to seem too taken back with the news so she did the only thing she could think of, she kept the conversation going.
"That is a beautiful name. How did you meet her?"
Cho's head popped up so quickly that Hermione thought it might try to pop off. The Ravenclaw looked surprised that Hermione took the news so nonchalantly.
"We actually met in fourth year, during the tournament. She went to Beauxbatons. We got along so well, and became very fast friends. We stayed in touch after they left that year, and I came to visit her after graduation. It started off slowly enough, but we eventually fell in love. I came back to her after the war, at which point we got married." Cho had a wistful look on her face as she talked about Anastasia. Hermione was very relieved that she wouldn't have to console a heartbroken witch.
"Cho, I am so happy for you! It looks like things are starting to look up for everyone."
"Yes, they are. So tell me, how is everyone at home?"
Hermione told Cho everything that happened since the end of the war. Cho listened carefully absorbing everything Hermione told her with a look of fascination and happiness.
Hermione was telling Cho about the wedding when Hermione started having some extreme pains. Cho jumped up and helped Hermione across the street to her room at the hotel.
"Cho, could you floo Draco. He should be at his cousin's house. It's 'Malfoy Manor-Paris'."
Cho ran and flooed to Draco, who apparated over immediately. He rushed to Hermione's side to see what was wrong.
"Are you okay, baby? What's wrong?" Draco attempted to take hold of Hermione's hand but she pulled it away from him.
"Am I okay? Of course I'm not okay. I'm in labor you stupid prat! Get away from me. You did this to me. I am never letting you touch me again." Hermione was yelling so loudly.
Draco decided to give her a bit of space while he flooed all of the family telling them that he was getting Hermione to St. Mungo's.
Cho helped Draco carry Hermione to the fireplace and flooed with her to the hospital. Everyone was already there waiting when they arrived. Hermione was immediately taken back to a delivery room with Draco following shortly behind. He was worried, the babies were a bit early. He hoped that nothing was wrong and they were developed completely. He couldn't handle anything happening to his children, his babies.
The healers were rushing around, preparing everything for the birth. One had given Hermione a potion that would reduce the pain and calm her down. Once relieved somewhat from the tearing feeling throughout her womb, Hermione wanted Draco back beside her.
"Draco, I'm sorry. I love you. Please don't leave me." Draco took Hermione's hand in his and kissed it several times before speaking.
"Have you learned nothing in the past several months? I will never leave you. I love you. Now just squeeze my hand if you feel any pain and tell me if you want anything." Luckily for Draco, the potion they gave Hermione worked very well, and she was mostly pain free through the labor. Hermione had asked Draco to get her some ice chips to eat, as she was burning up and her mouth was rather dry. While Draco was getting the ice, he talked to the healer outside in the hall.
"Healer Jeri, are the babies going to be okay?" Draco's words hitched somewhat. He felt a lump in his throat and was attempting to swallow it.
"Yes, Mr. Malfoy. The babies will be fine." The older man smiled, seeing Draco's shoulders relax somewhat. He could tell that the young man was very worried about the wellbeing of his wife and children.
"What would make them come early? It's nearly a month early."
"Well, a number of things can trigger an early labor. The number one cause though would be intercourse. With the honeymoon having started yesterday I can only guess that this is the most likely cause."
Draco blushed at the twinkle in the older gentleman's eyes. How is it everyone had that twinkle? He was beginning to think they were all related to Dumbledore.
Draco made his way back to Hermione's delivery room. She eagerly took the ice from Draco, letting it melt on her tongue and slide down her throat. She felt some pressure coming from her lower abdomen. It didn't hurt, per se, but it was a bit uncomfortable. She was worried something was wrong so she asked Draco to get the healer. Draco sprinted from the room, returning just seconds later with Healer Jeri.
"Well let's take a look Miss Granger," Healer Jeri said as he took a seat at the edge of the hospital bed and peeked under the blanket that was covering Hermione's lower half.
"Mrs. Malfoy, as of yesterday anyway," Hermione grinned at Draco.
"Of course; well, it looks as though one of the babies are starting to crown. It's time to start pushing Mrs. Malfoy." Hermione looked nervous. Draco climbed into the bed behind Hermione, helping to prop her up some. He wrapped his arms around her waist, letting her take her hands in his.
"On three I want you to push. 1….2….3…Push!"
Hermione squeezed Draco's hands with all her might as she pushed. Draco whispered encouraging words in her ears all the while. Hermione had to stop. She released the squeeze on Draco's hands and fell back, very winded.
"Alright, Hermione, you can rest for a moment, but I'm going to need you to push again in a moment. One more big push should do it." After a moment the healer instructed Hermione to push again.
She squeezed Draco's hands, pushing with every last ounce of energy she had left in her. It wasn't long before she felt some of the pressure alleviate and heard a crying. Hermione slumped back against Draco again. One of the assistant healers came in and took the baby from Healer Jeri and handed the baby to Hermione to see for a moment. Hermione held the little bundle in her arms, her daughter laid there looking around with big brown eyes. She had a little touch of brown hair speckling her head. Draco and Hermione looked at each other and shared a chaste, but loving kiss. Hermione handed the baby back to the assistant healer to clean up and get taken care of. A few minutes later, Hermione felt like the pain potion wear off.
"AAGH! Draco! It hurts so badly!" Hermione was now in tears.
"Healer Jeri, what's wrong? What's happening to my wife?" Draco sounded nearly hysterical.
"Mr. Malfoy, I am going to have to ask you to go out to the waiting room. We will come get you when we are finished."
"Wait, what's wrong? Hermione! " Draco yelled as he was ushered out the door by Healer Jeri.