Author's Note: Aya deserves some sweet, sweet angst right now. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: The following characters belong to J.K. Rowling, and this story derives from her original works, storylines, and world. Please do not sue me, I can barely pay tuition.
Warnings: Discussion on pregnancy termination
Stacked with: MC4A
Individual Challenge(s): Slytherin MC (x2); Seeds; On the Nose
Word Count: 100
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"Astoria."
Draco spoke slowly and steadily, so she knew his words were difficult. "If this pregnancy is going to endanger your life…"
"I knew it," she said. "I knew something was bothering you. That you weren't happy."
"No, Astoria, I'm happy. So happy. But I'm also worried."
He wrapped his arms around her, chin resting on her shoulder.
"Did the Healers...?"
"It doesn't matter," Astoria said. "This baby's barely more than a bundle of cells, and I already love it so much. You do too. It's so small, but it's changed everything. I want to go through with this pregnancy."