The Curse of Love
Summary: Sequel to Destined to Love. Draco is back, but there's a problem. The curse of Love is about to take place, will Hermione and Draco be safe? Will their love win out? Or will they lose everything, including their unborn child?
Starring: Draco/Hermione (well…yea…), Harry/Ginny, Ron/Luna, Blaise/Lavender (eventual)
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Part 5 – the past, the present, the future.
Chapter 21:
The Scan
To say Lucius Malfoy was a conniving, cunning, evil individual was an understatement. He always got what he wanted. Always. And now he wanted his son and the mother of his grandchild married. He would get his way. Afterall he had a plan and it involved Hermione's four month scan. Narcissa was to be the escort but she would not be turning up, his son would take her place. Maybe it would help them…bond.
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Hermione was pacing the by the fireplace. She would have to leave in ten minutes, and Narcissa was not in the Manor. All she knew was absolutely nothing. There was no message! Nothing!
"Hey," it was Draco who entered the room.
"Where is your mother?" Hermione demanded, "I have to leave in minutes."
"Well, there's been a change of plan," Draco said, "I'm escorting you."
"You?"
"Me."
"Why?"
"Because."
"That's not an answer."
"I know but I like annoying you."
"My blood pressure is rising Malfoy, that is not good for my child!"
"Sorry," Draco smiled, "Mother has been held up. She owled me to go with you. And I cannot take no for an answer."
"Right," Hermione was nervous. He didn't even know he was coming to his child's ultrasound. She wanted to tell him but a part of her was so scared.
She didn't even realise entering the fireplace. The maternity ward was cheerful, all the nurses were in good moods. Hermione wondered if the head healer had given them all cheerup potions or maybe some butterbeer. She smiled taking a seat as Draco went up to the receptionist and informed her that Hermione was here.
"Miss Granger," a tall thin middle aged healer called from the left of the room, just as Draco started to sit down.
"Here," Hermione stood, and stared at Draco, "Are you not coming?"
"Do you want me to?" Draco asked, unsure.
"Yeah stupid," Hermione muttered offering her hand, Draco held it as they walked into the examination room.
Hermione lay down on the bed, no need to change clothes, nothing. She was very curious as to how this ultrasound would take place. She had read about it ofcourse, but had never experienced it obviously. She sat comfortably and answered a few questions the healer asked, about her health, any problems, bleeding etc. Then it was time. Finally. The scan.
Hermione grinned as the healer pointed her wand at Hermione's stomach.
"You'll feel slightly woozy dear," the healer warned.
Hermione nodded, she did feel a little unbalanced, as if she was about to fall off the bed.
"You okay?" Draco asked squeezing her hand.
"Woozy," Hermione said.
"It'll wear off dear," the healer smiled, "Ok, now look at the white wall and your child will be there in just a minute…there you go."
There on the wall like a projector screen was their baby, but not in black and white but in colour like in muggle science text books. The healer pointed to the baby but it was obvious where the baby was – no wait babies.
"Twins," the healer smiled as Hermione's jaw dropped to the ground. "I'll give you two a minute," the healer smiled and left the room.
"Wow," Draco was the first to speak, "They look like you."
"Draco they're foetus's," Hermione looked at the image, "Oh man, twins. I'm having twins."
"Two babies for the price of one," Draco grinned. He turned to Hermione who was crying, "What's wrong? Happy tears right?"
Hermione shook her head, "I…I'm gonna be a mum!!!" she wailed.
"A brilliant mum," Draco corrected as Hermione began to sit up.
"I…I can't do it. I can't. I can't!" Hermione cried into Draco's chest.
"Yes you can, you have me, you have your friends and family," Draco stroked her back, "You're not alone in this Mia, you can do this."
"Two…two babies Draco, two. I could handle one but…I'm eighteen. I'm still like a kid! How can I raise two children!"
"Mia, look at me," Draco pulled her away so he was holding onto her face, a hand on each cheek, "You are more mature than any eighteen year old, you're sweet, you're kind, you will be the best mother in the world. No child could want a better mother. You can do this. There's nothing Hermione Granger can't do."
That just made her cry harder but this time she was happier. He had faith in her and that made her cry.
"Mia," Draco continued.
"No..happy tears," Hermione wiped them away slowly, "Sorry."
"It's fine, you're allowed to get emotional at all this." Draco shifted uncomfortably, he was being a guy.
Hermione smiled, "Thank you."
Draco nodded, "So…how about I buy these babies gold cribs?"
Hermione keeled over laughing. He had said that to Harry in the future.
"What?" Draco asked, scratching his head.
"N…nothing," Hermione laughed, "It's just…gold cribs?"
"I had one," Draco shrugged which made Hermione laugh even more.
"Stop it," Draco was irritated, was she laughing at him?
"I…I'm not laughing at you," Hermione grinned, "It's the idea of a gold crib, extravagant."
"Malfoy's are extravagant because we can be," Draco insisted.
"I know," Hermione replied, afterall she was carrying two Malfoy children.
The healer returned, "Now do you wish to know the sex of your children?"
Hermione considered it, "Um…no."
"Okay," the healer smiled, "Well Miss Granger, all seems well. Both babies have a steady heartbeat and are the right size."
"Even though I'm not a whale yet?" Hermione asked.
"It's quite normal for you to be this size," the healer said, "However I do advise you to eat healthier, more milk. It will help."
"Sure," Hermione stood up.
"I will book you in for another scan in six weeks," the healer smiled.
"Thank you," Draco replied as he helped Hermione stand, she smiled at him as they left.
The healer handed them a photo of their child, which made Hermione cry again, this time happily. As normal it was a wizarding photo so the foetus's were moving.
"Twins," Hermione muttered as she got into the floo network.
"Did you say something?" Draco asked as they returned to the Manor.
"I said twins."
"Yeah, you're having twins," Draco grinned, "It will be amusing."
"For you," Hermione plomped down on the sofa, then she looked up, "Shouldn't the house elves be here to welcome us back?"
Draco grinned, "What happened to S.P.E.W?"
"I'm being serious Draco," Hermione stood.
Draco sighed, "Rolly."
Nothing.
"Okay, that's odd," Draco said, walking into the kitchen.
"It is," Hermione pulled out her wand.
"I doubt that we've been attacked and they've kidnapped the house elves for ransom!" Draco chuckled.
"Don't say that!" Hermione hit him, "What if someone has, what do we do?"
Draco shrugged.
"Draco Malfoy we will be paying that ransom!" Hermione prodded him.
Draco nodded, "Sure." He walked up to the kitchen and was surprised to find a bright green note posted on the refrigerator. Draco touched it and the message appeared:
Draco and Hermione, sorry for the short notice but your father insisted on visiting France and the house elves have all accompanied us. I think your father may be remembering something. We will be back in a few days but until then I'm afraid you two will have to fend for yourselves. If you desperately need a house elf, owl me and I will send one. Your father suggests you and Hermione head to Italy, use our cabin there.
Take Care.
Narcissa.
Oh Lucius Malfoy was good.
"Are we on our own?" Hermione asked.
"Feel like Italy?"
"Huh?"
"It says here we can use the cabin in Italy. I've only been once, but it's enchanted so the muggles can't see it and there's snow around it throughout the year. There's a beautiful lake there too."
Hermione considered it, "Well, if we're going to be stuck on our own might as well be somewhere nice."
"Exactly, let's leave," Draco held out his hand.
"We need to pack," Hermione said.
"No we don't. Refilling spells in the closets, and one in the cupboards and refrigerator," Draco grinned taking Hermione's hand.
"Draco we have to tell someone we're leavin –" Hermione tried but Draco had already apparated them.
A soon as they had reached their destination, Hermione punched Draco hard on the shoulder.
"Oi!" Draco stroked his arm.
"Don't ever do that again!" Hermione sighed looking around and gasped. The cabin – wasn't a cabin meant to be small – this was not small. No way. They were in the living room and it was huge. All wooden and red rugs across the floor. Shelves of books, white sofas, expensive paintings, candles on the walls, on the tables, everywhere. It was beautiful. The large windows showed the snowy outdoors. The front of the cabin was just as gorgeous, blanketed in white. Hermione turned into the kitchen, the counters were pure white, the table could seat six people, the floors were pine wooden like the rest of the house. There was another room in the back, like a conservatory showing the garden. A beautiful garden, again blanketed and a frozen lake in the distance. There were two bedrooms in this cabin, it was only one floored which Hermione was surprised at.
Draco watched as Hermione walked around the cabin with a smile on her face. He headed to the kitchen and pulled out a cake which had appeared in one of the cupboards. He cut it into eight slices, took two for himself out and two for Hermione. He placed the plate on the table and the rest of the creamy cake in the centre of the table.
"Mia, get in here," Draco called out.
Hermione came bouncing in like a school girl, "It is so beautiful! Ooooo cake!" she placed herself on the table and started eating.
Draco smiled, "They say pregnant women glow."
"Let me guess, I don't, or I glow like a glow worm. You're going to insult me right?"
"Actually I was going to say you look absolutely beautiful," Draco replied casually.
Hermione blushed, "Really?"
"Really." Draco replied.
The next few days were going to be interesting.
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A/N: First off thanks for the continuous reviews and support for this fic.
My mum is getting better, she's home now so I though I'd update.
I've also written another one shot: 'We'll always have the memories', if you want to check it out.
Keep the reviews coming.
Oh and the coming up last time was for the whole of part five, not just the next chapter. Oh and the polls obviously closed. Check the sex of the babies on my profile.
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Coming Up: Day 1 in Italy...Will Draco and Hermione get closer, will Lucius succeed or will it all go wrong?