A Blissful Collision
Summary: Hermione Granger is late for potions class, and she's lost her essay. She's hurrying along the corridor, where she meets a certain blonde Slytherin… well when I say meets I mean runs into. Follow Hermione and Draco as they grow up and have to deal with problems that test their friendship... Maybe even love.
Disclaimer: I own the characters and everything about this story! Joke – I only own the plot, all the characters belong to the wonderful J.K Rowling :)
A/N: Hey everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the last chapter and enjoy this one too! Just to let you know, I've skipped forward a couple of weeks from the last chapter – I can't write a day-by-day account of her pregnancy because that would just be too longwinded and boring haha! But I'd love to hear what you all think of this chapter! =] thanks so much for sticking with me!
A Blissful Collision – Chapter 14
"...From now on, you and" He placed his hand on her stomach, "our baby are my family."
"Do you really mean that? I don't want you to regret your decision later on in life." She put her hand on top of his.
"Well, I'm planning to spend the rest of my life with you, so I don't think I'll regret it." He smiled.
"How are you feeling this morning beautiful, any better?" Draco asked, placing a tray of breakfast on the bed next to Hermione and went over to open the curtains, letting the sunshine pour in.
"Lousy" she pulled a face, sitting up slightly, leaning back against her pillows.
"Well, we knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park, but surely this sickness can't last this long, unless it means there's something wrong with the baby?" A look of panic flashed over his face.
"Don't be silly," She smiled, "It's only been a few weeks. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the baby, it's just here for a while and then it goes; I'm just hoping it'll go soon." She took the glass of orange juice off the tray and sipped it.
Draco sighed and sat next to her, "I just don't like seeing you unwell and not being able to do anything about it."
She smiled, "Like you said, it's not going to be a walk in the park. Anyway I was thinking, we should probably go to hospital soon."
"Why would we need to go there? You just said there was nothing wrong with the baby."
"And there still isn't, but they will need to do a check up and a scan, just to make sure everything is alright and tell me how many weeks I am."
"Oh I see." He answered with a confused look on his face. "Then we find out how much of the pregnancy is left? Sorry I'm no good with anything like this."
She laughed and finished her orange juice. "Me neither, well I suppose I know more than you, but I'm relying on books for most of my information."
"You rely on books for everything." He grinned, sticking his tongue out cheekily.
"You, Mr Malfoy, are getting cheekier by the day." She laughed, prodding him in the stomach, before leaning over and kissing him once.
"Hey, I brought you breakfast in bed, that's not being cheeky! I'll eat it myself if you don't appreciate it." He reached forward for a piece of toast, but Hermione was too quick for him and grabbed it, shoving it in her mouth.
"Mine," she mumbled, her mouth full.
He stood up and headed towards the door, "Lesson learnt, never get between a pregnant woman and her food." He laughed and walked out, hearing a thud as the slipper she threw at him hit the door. "Missed!" He shouted, heading down the stairs.
A few days later, Draco and Hermione were sat in the waiting room of St. Mungo's.
"How much longer are we going to have to wait?" Draco sighed impatiently.
"Draco, we've only been here for 5 minutes."
"5 minutes too long," he grumbled under his breath.
Hermione checked her watch, "well, our appointment isn't for another 20 minutes."
Draco groaned loudly, "20 minutes! I'm not sitting here for another 20 minutes."
"Why don't you go and get a coffee or something?"
"I'm not thirsty, just bored."
"It'll give you something to do to pass the time."
"I'm okay."
A few minutes later, Hermione had finally persuaded Draco to go and find a drink.
"Since I'm fetching something, do you want anything?"
"Draco, I've just drank a pint and a half of water, do you really think I need another drink?"
"Hmm guess not." He turned and grumbled to himself as he walked down the corridor.
He returned less than a minute later and plonked himself back down on the seat beside her.
"I thought you were getting a drink?" She turned her head to look at him.
"I walked round the corner, couldn't see anywhere to get one so I came back."
She laughed, "You're p-"
A nurse appeared from the door next to them. "Miss Granger, we are ready for you now."
Hermione stood up immediately, "Oh, yes thank you. Is it okay if my boyfriend comes in with me?"
"Is he the father?" She asked politely.
"Yeah, he is." Hermione took his hand in her own and felt Draco squeeze gently.
"Okay, follow me." She pushed the door back open and entered the room, Hermione and Draco close behind her.
"If you could lie down on the bed please, Miss Granger."
"Yes, sure." She let go of Draco's hand and climbed up onto the bed and lay down. Draco moved slowly so he was next to her, looking around.
"Did you get the instructions to drink plenty before you came in?"
"Yeah and now I'm dying for the loo!" She answered, sat with her legs together, looking uncomfortable.
The nurse laughed, "Don't worry, the scan won't take long. The reason we ask you to drink loads is because it helps to lift the foetus and your uterus-" Draco pulled a face. "away from your pelvis so we can see them easier. Now I just have a couple of questions I'd like to ask before we get on with the scan."
"As long as they don't take too long, otherwise there might be a puddle on the bed." Hermione laughed.
The nurse got a clipboard and sheet out of a drawer and filled in a few details at the top. "Is this your first child?"
Hermione nodded.
"And have there been any problems so far? Any abnormal pains?"
"Nope, just morning sickness."
"Yes, that's completely normal." She scribbled down a few notes on the sheet. "Do you have any idea how many weeks you might be?"
"Isn't that your job to tell us?" Draco interrupted.
"Draco! Don't be so rude. Erm, I'm not really sure, maybe about 10?"
"I'll be able to tell you how many weeks you are from the scan, but I was just wondering if you already knew."
After a few more questions, the nurse placed her clipboard on the side. "Right, that's all the questions I need to ask. Now just lie back so you're comfortable and roll up your top please."
Hermione did as she was told, whilst the nurse pulled the scanning machine closer to the bed. She grabbed the tube of gel. "This might be a little cold," she said before she squeezed a dollop onto Hermione's stomach.
Hermione winced slightly, "you weren't kidding."
"It doesn't hurt, does it?" Draco asked, reaching for Hermione's hand.
She shook her head, smiling, "No, it's just a bit cold."
The nurse ran the scanner over Hermione's stomach a few times before holding it still.
"Is okay everything?" Hermione asked, looking slightly worried.
"Yes, everything seems perfectly fine." She answered, before turning the screen towards Hermione and Draco and they saw their baby for the first time.
The room was silent for a good minute or two as the parents-to-be stared in awe at the image on the screen.
"Wow! Tha- Wow." Hermione exclaimed. "That is amazing." Draco just nodded in agreement, too shocked to say anything.
The nurse smiled before turning back to the screen. "You're about 12 weeks pregnant and the foetus seems perfectly healthy." She moved the scanner around a bit more, showing different angles of the foetus and pointing out the head and other parts of the body.
"This is incredible." Hermione beamed at the screen. "Can I have a copy of the scan? I can't wait to show my mum."
"Of course you can." She printed out a copy and handed it over.
"Draco, look! It's our baby." Hermione grinned, holding the photo to Draco.
He took the photo and turned it around, upside down and sideways. "I can't see the baby."
"Don't be silly. Here's the head and there's its legs." She looked at Draco, who still looked confused.
"It doesn't look like a baby."
"It's still got 6 months of growing to do before it looks like what you'd expect a baby to look like."
The nurse interrupted their conversation. "Shall I book you in for another scan in 8 weeks?"
"Yes please."
It had been 2 weeks since they'd had their first scan and Draco was finally starting to come to terms with the fact that he was going to be a dad. They had decided to change the guest room into the nursery and Draco had been out and brought a cot and a huge teddy which sat in the corner of the room. They'd come up with a huge list of things that needed to be done, brought and sorted out in time for the delivery. Hermione had brought every book she could find on childcare, the delivery, pregnancy, what to do and what not to do and Draco could swear that every day the postman brought another one. Hermione had also decided that it was time they told their friends as she had now got a prominent bump and couldn't hide it much longer. Therefore, she had invited them over for dinner that evening.
"What time did you say they were coming over?"
"I told them around 7, but Ron and Harry will probably be late."
Draco glanced at his watch, "we might want to find somewhere for all these books then." He looked around at all the books strewn over the sofa and on the floor.
"Just find a box and put them in it." She called from the kitchen, where she was busily making dinner.
"Hermione darling, I think you've brought more than just a couple you can put in a box."
"Well, put them in a bigger box then!"
He sighed and waved his wand, causing the books to form neat piles and levitate behind him as he walked to the stairs. He opened the cupboard and managed to squeeze them all in.
"Okay, that's the books hidden. You need to get dressed Hermione." He said, wandering into the kitchen.
"If you hadn't noticed, I'm making dinner."
"Well, I'll finish the food off and you get changed."
"I haven't got anything to wear." She pulled a face.
"You have plenty of clothes, now go and choose something."
"But they all make me look fat!" She sighed.
"Well, it's going to get worse before it gets better." He laughed.
Hermione went to punch him but he grabbed both her hands and pulled her close. "To me, you'll always look gorgeous." He smiled and kissed her once. "Now go!"
"I'll still look fat!" She stuck her tongue out before taking off her apron and leaving the room.
"Women." He rolled his eyes before continuing dinner.
The doorbell rang and Hermione opened the door to see all 5 of her friends standing there, smiling. Ginny, Blaise, Harry, Ron and Luna.
"I'm so glad you could all make it!" She returned their smiles and held the door wide, hugging them as they entered one by one.
"Nice house." Harry said, looking around.
"Thank you." Draco replied, appearing from the kitchen. "Nice to see you all." He shook hands with the men and kissed Ginny and Luna on the cheek. "Please, take a seat and I'll get some drinks." He pointed to the sofa and chairs.
General chit-chat commenced between the friends as they caught up with what had been happening since they finished school. Hermione flittered in and out of the kitchen, putting the finishing touches to the dinner. After three-quarters of an hour, Hermione popped her head round the kitchen door. "Dinner's ready!"
They all stood up, holding their glasses and walked through to the kitchen.
"Wow, something smell's good." Ron said, licking his lips.
Hermione smiled, "there's no seating arrangement so just sit wherever."
A pleasant couple of hours passed as they all enjoyed their food and each other's company. Finally, after all the plates and dishes had been cleared away, Hermione made tea and coffee for everyone and brought it over to the table.
"That really was delicious Hermione." Luna commented, with a satisfied sigh. "I'm so full!" Everyone nodded in agreement.
"I didn't even realise you could cook!" Ron smirked before scowling when Ginny elbowed him in the ribs.
"Well, I've had to learn, because, well, there's something we need to tell you guys." She felt Draco's hand link with hers under the table and he squeezed her hand reassuringly.
"What is it Hermione?" Harry questioned, looking slightly confused.
"Well, it wasn't planned but-" She paused for a moment before quickly saying. "We'rehavingababy."
"You're what? Sorry, you said it too quickly, I didn't catch it." Luna asked.
Hermione sighed quietly and took a deep breath. "We're having a baby."
"What? You and-" Harry looked next to her at Draco.
Hermione nodded.
"How did that happen?" Ron exclaimed.
Everyone turned to look at him incredulously. "Are you seriously asking that question Ron? I think all of us here know it happened."
His cheeks flushed red. "I didn't me- I just mea- Never mind."
"Wow, this is definitely unexpected news." Harry wrapped his hands around his coffee cup.
"Congratulations Hermione. I'm really happy for you!" Ginny grinned at her before coming over and hugging her tight.
"Yeah, congratulations! It is great news, I'm just a bit shocked." Harry laughed, giving Hermione a hug and shaking Draco's hand.
"Yeah, good news. Congrats." Ron said in a sarcastic voice.
"Ronald Bilius Weasley!" Ginny said, in a voice exactly like her mother's. "You are the rudest person I've ever met, where are your manners? Your best friend has just told you that she's pregnant and you're sat there with no expression on your face at all! You should be ashamed of yourself!"
"Mum?" Ron looked around with a scared expression, half believing that his mother was standing in the room. The others were biting their lips, trying to laugh at how much Ginny sounded like her mother when she was angry.
"Well, what do you have to say for yourself?"
Ron looked sheepishly down at the table. "I'm sorry, I am happy for you really. It's just a shock and yeah."
"Have you told your parents yet?" Blaise asked, moving the attention away from the embarrassed redhead.
"Yeah, we told them. They weren't too happy to start with; well I don't think Draco's parents will ever be happy." She laughed.
Another half an hour passed whilst they discussed babies and names and Hermione showed them all the picture she'd got from her scan.
"This has certainly been an interesting evening," Ginny laughed, "But I think we should probably head off now, you'll need your sleep and it's getting quite late."
The next ten minutes was filled with hugs, goodbyes and promises to keep everyone informed about the baby.
When they finally came upstairs, Hermione collapsed onto the bed, exhausted. Draco climbed onto the bed next to her and pulled her into his arms. "Hey, at least we won't have to hide all the baby stuff anymore when they come round." He laughed.
"No, we've just got to find some room for it all." She yawned and closed her eyes.
Draco stroked her bump gently and mumbled to himself, "who knew that little things like babies could need so much stuff."
This chapter was quite easy and fun to write once I'd got into it =] so hopefully you all enjoyed reading it as well! I apologize if anyone does sound out of character, but it is fan fiction after all! =] I'm on my summer holidays now so hopefully I'll update again soon!
Beth xxx