A/N So firstly I am so so sorry I haven't updated this story for so long, I've had writer's block for ages and as well I've been so busy this past week because I turned 18 on the 12th so I've been doing a lot for that with all my different family members XD on the plus side, I got my acceptance letter to Hogwarts for my birthday, its 7 years late but ah well! XD
Also thank you to Skycharm1998 for your review, it made me smile! And thank you to all of you reviewers!
Draco's POV
It had been a month since Fred had returned, and everything seemed to be back to normal. I lay in my bed, peering up at the ceiling, a content smile on my face. I couldn't have asked for a better life, both Hermione and I had steady jobs and had a good income coming in. No worries for if we were having a roof over our heads, or if we were going to go without food one evening. Naturally being a Malfoy meant father kept giving us money if we needed it. I sat up when I heard Hermione cough, it was like usual, it was more of a hacking cough and she just didn't seem to stop. "Mione?" I called, sliding out of bed, "Mione, are you okay?"
"Fine!" I heard her call back weakly. I wandered to the landing where her coughing was louder, then with a grimace I heard the thud of liquid hitting the water in the toilet as Hermione's cough grew stronger. "Hermione?" I repeated, placing a hand on the bathroom door knob and starting to turn it.
"No!" Hermione yelped, "Don't come in." She groaned and started coughing again so I pushed the door open and walked into the bathroom, Hermione was bent over the toilet, retching noisily. I gripped her hair and pulled it back as she vomited again and I cringed a little.
"Malfoy!" She moaned but didn't get to lecture me because she was vomiting again.
I held Hermione's hair as she vomited for a good 10 minutes before she eventually moaned and sat back on the bathroom floor, the loose strands of hair I hadn't grasped stuck to Hermione's clammy forehead and she looked up at me her eyes red and watering from the constant coughing. "I'm sorry you had to see that." She groaned.
"No need to apologise sweetheart, as long as your okay." I replied.
"I should be now." Hermione nodded in reply, allowing a shaky breath to pass her lips. "Wait- no!" She cried and she flung her head over the toilet and began vomiting again. When she eventually stopped, I frowned down at her. "You really should go to the doctors Hermione." I said after a moment and Hermione shook her head, a weak half smile passing her lips. "No, I think I know what is wrong. I just need to go somewhere." With that she stood up and brushed her teeth vigorously before disappearing out of the bathroom. "I'll be back soon." She called, but before I could ask what was happening there was a pop and Hermione had disapparated. I stood confused for a minute before shaking my head and leaving the bathroom, I was going to make Hermione her favourite breakfast dish, pancakes with butterscotch sauce on.
Hermione returned home just as I flipped her pancakes onto her plate, "That was quick." I greeted and I felt Hermione stood beside me. "I know." Her gaze fell on the plate and a smile spread across her face, "Aw, Draco." She purred, making the hairs on the back of my neck prickle. I felt her hands on my cheek and before she could move my head I turned to face her and leant forward placing a gentle kiss on my cheek. "Aren't you sweet, I just need to do something then I'll be back down." Hermione informed me and I nodded.
"Be quick." I called after her retreating form. I waited untili she was out of the room before placing the plate of savoury goods down and setting a fork on the side of the plate before busying myself making a cup of tea. I padded up and down the kitchen as the kettle boiled and at the telltale click, I poured the boiling water into my mug with the teabag in. I took a sip of the liquid when I heard my name being called, tilting my head to one side, I placed my beverage down on the counter and headed out of the room.
"Where are you 'Mione?" I asked as I reached the upper floor.
"The bathroom." Hermione called, and I groaned inwardly, I hoped she hadn't thrown up again.
"Can I come in?" I asked, knocking the door.
"Yes." Hermione called back and I opened the bathroom door and stepped in, Hermione was stood at the sink and at first glance I knew something had happened, she was pale but at the same time wore a smile. "What is it?" I asked, approaching her. She didn't speak and instead pointed at the sink where three weird looking muggle contraptions were placed. "Look." She said slowly and I stepped closer, tilting my head and peering carefully at the coloured sticks, each and every one was a bright blue and I gave Hermione a confused look. "What are these?" I asked, feeling stupid but to my relief Hermione just giggled.
"They're muggle pregnancy tests." She replied.
"Oh-" I said slowly, not quite understanding fully. "Well, what do the colours mean?" I asked.
"Red is negative and blue is positive." Hermione replied. I tilted my head still wearing the same confused expression, I sent my gaze to the 'pregnancy tests' again and studied them carefully. "They're all blue." I stated.
"That's right Draco." Hermione said, her voice gentle. "We're having a baby." At her words the realization finally sunk in and I felt my eyes widen.
"You're-" I began.
"Pregnant, yes." Hermione replied and I noticed she was studying my expression carefully, a slight hint of fear in her chocolate brown eyes. Before I could stop it, a giant smile spread across my face and I pulled Hermione into my arms, hugging her carefully. "We're having a baby!" I exclaimed happily, kissing Hermione's forehead repeatedly. "I can't believe it Hermione!" I laughed. I looked as relief washed across Hermione's face and she began laughing too.
"We're going to be parents Draco!" She cried happily. I grinned widely at my fiancee before hugging her tightly again and kissing her forehead.
"And I promise, I will protect you both." I said when we had calmed down and Hermione gave me a warm smile.
"I know you will." She smiled, kissing me gently. "I know you will."
A/N So yeah, a slightly shorter chapter and not a very good ending, but now for all of you reading this you have three options:
Option 1 - I create a new story that is about Hermione's pregnancy up until the birth
Option 2 - I create a story continuing on from this, (in a way) but of when Scorpious is at Hogwarts
Option 3 - I just leave it for good and do a completely different story.
The decision belongs to you guys! Please leave it in a review, and also thank you to all of you who have been reading this story from day one, I love you all so much! I would thank you all personally but there is far too many of you to name!
