Chapter 13

Guardian angel's point of view

I watched them as they snuggled together. She looked so happy and I was glad that she felt safe enough to snuggle up with her new husband. As long as he protected her then I was happy. But there was a small part of me was jealous, I had watched her from afar and I had fallen in love with her up close but she didn't want me. I knew it was creepy and stalkerish sending her that journal and watching her but I had heard whispers that a rebellion was brewing.

I had been to countless of wizarding hangouts and the only thing I heard was her name. Hermione Granger also known as the brains behind Voldemort's demise. If I couldn't be with her then I would protect her until my dying day.

Hermione's point of view

The Christmas Holidays were almost over and I had loved every minute of my time with Draco. Not only had we gotten closer emotionally, we had gotten closer physically as well. The way we kissed had begun to lose its innocence and it had become more mature. It made me feel alive in a way that I'd never felt before. I felt so beautiful when he looked at me and he held me ever so tenderly against him. I loved him. Of course I did and there was no doubt that he loved me back.

We had taken the opportunity to spend more time with other couples. We had been so isolated since we had gotten married because we were focusing on our relationship but now that we were more secure together we realised how secluded we had become. Since my dispute with Ron at the Yule ball I hadn't even spoken to Ginny- I knew I was avoiding her. I didn't want to put her in that position of choosing between me and Ron.

Today we were going to meet Luna and Blaise in Hogsmeade for some Butterbeer. Then I was going to go shopping with Ginny. I was so nervous to see her, it had been less than a week but it felt like a lifetime. Me and Ginny had always been so close and having this distance between us was strange. She had invited me to go shopping so it definitely gave me hope that nothing was wrong between us. I hoped that it would be okay.

Luna and Blaise were so in love, they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Both of them kept on cradling Luna's belly protectively- it was obvious that she was pregnant. Instead of the happiness that should have swept through me, I felt jealous. I wanted a child.

I had never wanted children specifically. I had always assumed that it would happen to me when it did. I never pictured myself actively wanting a child but looking at the slight bulge of Luna's belly I realised how much I wanted a child that was half me and half Draco. Obviously, I would want the child to look more like Draco with his beautiful blonde locks and his lovely timeless looks. Eventually they told us their faces never looking downcast for a second.

"Oh Luna I'm so happy for you!" I got up and hugged her.

"Thanks Hermione, it feels scary but I know that I'll be supported the whole way through especially with the Ministry wanting to preserve wizarding life and all."

"We'll definitely be supported, I've already spoken to McGonagall and she's already got us a lot more counselling." Draco nodded and patted Blaise on the back supportingly.

"Blaise I can't believe you're going to be a father." I proclaimed excitedly. Even though I was a bit surprised I could see him being a good father to his child. I was really happy for Luna and her future child. They would be a proper family.

"Me neither." He smiled, gazing at Luna. He kissed her on the side of her head and wrapped his long arms around her.

Draco's point of view

I watched Hermione's reaction to the news. There was something not quite right in her face when she hugged Luna, as if she were not wholly happy for them. I could see guilt and a foreign emotion in her eyes. I wanted to ask her what was wrong but I knew I couldn't do it whilst we were here and she was going shopping with Ginny so I'd have to wait until after she got back.

I was honestly so happy for Blaise, he had always wanted to be a father and now he had the opportunity to be the dad that his own father had never been.

Not too long after this amazing news they left because Luna was feeling tired. They left and I watched Hermione carefully. She seemed very in her head and I wasn't sure if that was because she was nervous about meeting Ginny, even though I'd told her countless of times that it would be okay, or if she was somehow upset about Luna and Blaise having a child.

"You alright Hermione?"

"Yeah...um I need to go and meet Ginny." I watched as she nervously finished her drink and walked to the pub. She didn't turn around, she just left.

Hermione's point of view

My nerves pooled in the bottom of my stomach- they writhed and swirled, they couldn't be ignored. Coupled with the jealousy from seeing how happy Luna and Blaise were I was feeling like a mess. Maybe I could just go back to school and cancel the meeting with Ginny. I wanted to but I knew I couldn't do that. Just down the street was Ginny, her flaming red hair poked out from underneath a woolly hat. She was waiting for me- alone.

I walked up to her, my feet dragging in the snow. Why was I so scared?

She didn't see me until I was right next to her.

"Hey Ginny."

"Hey Hermione, can we go for a walk I don't really feel like shopping."

"Sure." Her face remained the same- blank. Something wasn't right.

We walked side by side, not saying anything until we reached the end of the town. Ginny then sank onto the nearest bench and I followed suit. I was so worried about her, she looked like she was about to be sick.

"I'm pregnant."

Wow.

The force of that statement hit me like a slap around the face.

"I wanted to tell you Hermione the minute I found out and I haven't told Harry yet and I don't know what to say or do because I want you there with me, helping me through and I'm feel so sick that because of my idiot brother that can't happen. I'm so sorry Hermione that I haven't reached out to you sooner I just... I never know the right things to say."

I was in shock, I tried to process what she just said but it all seemed to jumble together into a big pile of nothing. All I could hear was 'I'm pregnant', spinning around my head.

"Hermione are you alright?" I realised how selfish I was being, I wanted to be there for Ginny she was like a sister to me.

"Gin this is absolutely wonderful, and don't worry about me and Ron I'm sure it will get sorted. And when you tell Harry I just know he's going to be absolutely delighted he's always wanted a big family."

"I've missed you."

"I've missed you too." We hugged and I felt the pieces start to fall into place. I was happy for Ginny and for Luna, I was also happy about mine and Draco's relationship. We will have a child eventually and I shouldn't be worried that everyone else is having one right now. I seemed to breathe easier as my rational returned to me and my irrational thoughts dissipated into the cold air.

Me and Ron would be fine. It might take a while to become friends again but we could be cordial for Ginny. I would be nice to Ron for Ginny, because Ginny didn't need the added stress of arguing people around her. I just hoped that Ron would be as helpful. We walked back up to the castle and we both seemed to feel better. The vitality had returned to Ginny's face and I could see how excited she was to start the next chapter in her life, I was just glad that I could be a part of it.

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