A/N: So it's only been a couple of days but I found time to put this one together, I really miss updating so regular, this job is completely not worth it. :D So let me know what you think I'm doing my very best at the moment.

Disclaimer: Just to remind you that I don't own any of the characters/places etc. I only own the plot.

Trouble in the Sweet Shop

Chapter 13

"What?" She watched him carefully, petrified of his reaction.

"I'm pregnant"

"You're joking right?" He stood and began to laugh nervously, he turned his back to her and she stood to go over to him, she placed her hand on his shoulder and shrugged her hand away turning sharply.

"Don't" He snapped at her, "Just don't Hermione!" He looked into her watering eyes and walked away from her. "I mean, how? How can this be happening to me? I can't have a kid?"

"Draco please, it's happening to me too!" She stood still as he paced the room.

"Hermione what are we going to do, we are 19, I'm not ready to be a father"

"And you think I'm ready? I didn't want this Draco, I'm not ready to be a mother but I've got to grow up and act like one for the sake of our baby." This stopped Draco in his tracks, he turned towards her.

"You're keeping it?"

"I'm not going to kill my baby Draco, It's wrong and cruel and this was our mistake and so I'm going to live with the consequences." She had had enough and broke down "I need you though Draco, I need you to stand by our baby. I need him or her to have a father" She sat down and sobbed.

"Hermione I can't have a kid, I just can't. I never had a childhood, never had fun or anything and I'm just starting to realise what life is all about. Let me live it before I have it taken away from me again. Lets be realistic here, neither of us are ready or want the kid. It would be better for all of us if this problem went away" Part of him hated saying this but his sensible side was screaming that he wasn't ready and able to look after a child, he needed to grow up.

"It's your child Draco, your own flesh and blood, our baby together, I have it growing inside me, I'm responsible for it's life. How can you want to get rid of it? I'm going to leave you to think about it, I love you Draco and I am having this baby with or without you. I will understand whatever your choice is, just let me know when you decide." She stood and walked towards the fire.

He looked down at the beautiful woman as she left, she was broken hearted, she had planned her life, she had a successful job and amazing grades from school and now she had to give it all up. It hurt him to see her like this, he wanted to stop her from leaving, wanted her to stay here but he needed to think about this. Was he really ready to be a father?

It's your child Draco, your own flesh and blood, these words were floating round his head all night as he lay in bed, he couldn't sleep, it was 1am in the morning and he was still wide awake playing the conversation in his mind.

She was right, she was always right and this was one thing he hated...being wrong. Regardless of the situation and of their ages, they would soon be parents. His mind wondered to himself and a small blonde haired boy, teaching him to play Quidditch. He smiled, although he wasn't ready for children now, he did want to be a father someday, he would have to be ready because it was happening and soon. He couldn't let this child be born and raised without a father, he couldn't let HIS child live without a father. He had had a rubbish childhood, his parents were never there, never gave affection, never truly cared for him. He was often punished by his father, abused because he wasn't perfect, did something wrong or simply was too childlike and was in his own little world of wanting to play games rather than learning. There was no way he would let his children be brought up in a situation like that. He needed to grow up and start providing for his family. Hermione and this unborn child was his family now. All of his past didn't matter, his father, the dark lord, and the muggle-hater prejudice didn't matter because he was going to be a dad, not a father and actual dad. Someone who would cuddle their child whenever they could, would play games and let them be themselves. He wanted his children to be happy and he was going to make that happen.

He finally found some peace and drifted off.

The next morning he awoke, fresh faced, clear headed and determined to get his life on track. He owled Hermione to come around and talk, threw out all alcohol to help him resist temptation and began cooking. He had house elves to do this but once in a while he would do something quick and simple just for himself. It felt rebellious to do this, as his father felt it was a job for creatures and inferior people rather than wizards of high breeding.

After eating a light breakfast he awaited Hermione's arrival, he was nervous but ready, ready to tell her that he wanted to be a family. His mind often trailed back to last nights dreams of a blonde haired boy running around, a miniature version of himself but much happier. However he was pulled from his thoughts and the flames rose and Hermione stepped out. He stood and greeted her with a crushing hug and kiss on the mouth.

"Draco? Are you OK?" She laughed, she was nervous herself but instantly calmed, the worries of single parenthood were fresh in her mind but she tried to keep herself upbeat, she had a baby to look after.

"Never better, Sit down" He dragged her to the seat and sat her down, sitting next to her. "I was awake half of the night, no matter how much I tried to sleep I just couldn't, I couldn't stop thinking about what you said Hermione. I can't stop thinking about our little boy, blonde haired, happy, smart and perfect. I want to be a family Hermione. I want you and the baby to be my life." He hugged her tight and she hugged back, silent tears of joy running down her face.

"Thank you" she cried some more and held on tight to him "What makes you think we're going to have a boy though?"

"All first born Malfoy's are boys"

"Well this baby is half Granger and I'm an only child and girl so, it could be a girl" She laughed, she didn't really care as long as her child was happy and healthy.

"I just have a gut feeling" He said simply. The rest of the morning, Hermione sat curled up next to Draco as he told her more about their child, how he would be spoilt and showered with attention, be smart, funny and everything he wanted to be as a child. The couple were happy and content for the moment.

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