Hi readers! Thanks as always for supporting and reading (and also being so patient as I write these chapters all while working a crazy full-time job and moving soon!)
A few musings: It's so weird for me to want to write and read about pregnancy and babies. Typically when I read FanFics or any story really.. I usually don't like when babies become involved because I usually only want to read romance and smut and just the thought of babies doesn't usually go with that! haha. Even in my own personal life I really am not even sure if I ever will want my own kids, as I feel as if I don't really have that motherly instinct.
Perhaps this is why I am writing this couple and this story. It really is a fantasy life that I have envisioned. Maybe Aria is who I wish I could be? Maybe not. All together though, I just feel as if pregnancy and a baby was the most natural next step for this couple. I find it so weird to write about something I usually don't like!
Anyways sorry to ramble... :D I hope you enjoy this next chapter. Please let me know how you like it.
After the amazing news the couple had gotten, that they were finally going to have a baby together, it was almost as if the two were looking at life through rose colored glasses; everything seemed perfect.
While Aria's nausea had still been pretty awful, she was no longer terrified that there was something wrong with her, or that the time traveling experience had somehow damaged her body. Even with the anti-nausea potions, it was still really bad morning sickness, and knowing that it was because she was pregnant with Lucius' child made all of the vomiting and dizziness somehow worthwhile.
Lucius himself had been the most sweet and caring she had ever seen, if that was even possible. Aria of course knew that the powerful wizard, whom everyone believed to be so dark and stoic, was actually the most romantic and caring person in the world when it came to loving someone. And now with her being pregnant, his love and care for her grew to unimaginable heights. He couldn't bare to be apart from her, even more than usual, and she noticed that if she was in another room for a long period of time, he would always come to seek her out, just to be next to her. He often put his hand upon her belly and rubbed it, or sometimes he leaned his head down to her belly to kiss it softly as he whispered sweet words of love to their child inside of her. She was always brought to tears at such a sweet show of love from her amazing husband and she couldn't believe that she had married the most incredible man. Even during the times Aria was extremely sick, and felt quite disgusting, Lucius never thought any less of her, and he always helped clean her up and held her in his arms until she felt better.
After they had found out the news, Aria immediately wrote to her mom and dad in California. She knew that they might be surprised, their daughter being so young and having her own child, but they knew of the soul mate bond between Lucius and Aria, so Aria imagined they would understand how much this meant to both of them. Her parents didn't bother to write back via owl the second they received her letter. Instead, Aria got a FaceTime call from her mother, who was crying and laughing with such happiness as she told her daughter how excited she was. Even Lucius, who hated anything muggle, especially cell phones, couldn't help but join in on the FaceTime call to tell Aria's parents how blessed and honored he was that Aria was carrying their child. All in all, this time in their lives was one of the happiest either of them had ever been.
After a few months, Aria was beginning to feel a bit better. Her morning sickness had abated quite a bit and now she was simply glowing. She was developing a bit of a baby bump too, and it was so weird but exciting to see her baby growing inside of her. She loved to just rub her hands on her stomach, feeling the hardness of it underneath her skin, and knowing that her and Lucius had created this with their true love.
During one morning, Aria and Lucius were taking a walk in the sprawling gardens of Malfoy Manor, enjoying the crisp autumn air of early October. Aria had needed a walk after breakfast that morning, as she had been slightly annoyed at the Daily Prophet. Apparently while she had been doing some shopping out in London and Diagon Alley, a paparazzi had photographed her and noticed her baby bump, as she had been subconsciously cradling her stomach tenderly, not even thinking she was being followed by a photographer. As he normally did now that she was pregnant, Lucius was walking very close next to her, his hand always resting on her lower back or holding her hand; he was very protective of her, and that is something that the photo perfectly captured. The image had made it onto the front page of the Daily Prophet with the headline, Malfoy To Gain Another Heir. Aria had been so annoyed that they had reduced this beautiful child, created out of pure love, to just being created to be an heir. She had also sort of wanted to keep their child a secret for as long as possible, but alas, being such a high profile couple in the Wizarding World, that was hard to do.
Lucius had been annoyed at the headline as well, his eyes narrowing and his nostrils flaring slightly from internal anger, but he had seen Aria even more upset about it, so he had put his frustrations aside so that he could focus on making her feel better. He had suggested the walk through the gardens, to help put her mind back at ease.
Aria strolled through the gardens, indeed feeling much better. Lucius was holding her hand tightly in his, and she knew by the path that they were taking, that they were headed to her secret little garden Lucius had created for her; one of her favorite places in the whole world. She closed her eyes and breathed in the refreshing air. It was cool out but still warm enough where she could wear one of her white flowing dresses, and she walked barefoot, the soft grass feeling divine against her feet.
When she opened her eyes, she saw Lucius looking at her, a genuine smile on his face. "You look so insanely beautiful my angel," he said taking in her long, wavy hair, her sun kissed skin and her perfect little bump, where his baby grew within her.
Aria blushed a bit; she always did whenever Lucius worshiped her so with his words, and she smiled back at him, feeling so much love. "I feel much better after this morning. Thank you. I really did need this walk around the gardens," she said.
"Of course," he replied as they came upon the small wooden door hidden in the maze-like shrubs which led into Aria's Secret Garden. "I figured coming here would help," he said opening the door for her and ushering her in.
The gorgeous little grotto of a garden welcomed them in, as if they were meant to be there. The golden angel fountain in the middle was flowing and the flowers, despite it being the fall, were all still in bloom and everything just seemed so vibrant.
Aria walked to the middle of the grassy area in front of the fountain and laid down, so that she was sprawled out amongst the grass, her hair and flowing white dress fanning out, her hands resting upon her stomach, the sun warming her whole body. It felt so amazing.
Lucius himself laid down next to her, his left arm propping him up so that he could look down upon her, his right hand resting upon her hands which were on her belly. Aria moved her hands, so that he could have full access to feeling her belly. Lucius smiled a bit, and began rubbing her belly, feeling the warmth of her skin. Their baby hadn't started kicking yet, but every day he would put his hands on her there, to see if he could feel anything. He couldn't believe that she was growing his child inside of her, this angel of his.
"Mmmmm," Aria mewled out, enjoying the feeling of Lucius' large, warm hands rub her over the thin fabric of her dress.
"Does it feel good?" He said, his voice as silky as honey, never stopping his ministrations to her body.
"Oh, it feels divine," she said, her eyes still shut in bliss as the sun and Lucius warmed her.
"Good," he whispered, as he didn't stop rubbing her.
Soon however his hands made their way up her body a bit until he was cupping her breast with his right hand, and then switched over to her other breast, as he rubbed it a bit as well. Lucius had always worshipped Aria's body as she was the most spectacular sight in the world to him, but her breasts had gotten a bit fuller since she had become pregnant, and it made him even more aroused whenever he felt her or saw her breasts. They were succulent and perfect.
He felt her nipples harden under the thin fabric of her dress from his rubbing upon them and Aria continued making the most sweet, little moans as her husband made her feel so good with his incredible touch. She opened her green eyes to look up at him, the green of them looking like emeralds in the sun overhead that shined down on them.
Lucius looked down at her, taking in her stunning eyes with his equally as impressive eyes, as silver as precious metal, and then leaned in to kiss her as he moved his left hand that he was propping himself up with under her head and neck so that he was supporting her on his arm, his other hand still rubbing her breasts tenderly.
"Mmmm," Aria moaned again as their kissing became more and more heated and passionate.
"Yes my love. Tell me what you want," Lucius gently demanded her as his right hand floated down from her breasts, over the small swell of her stomach and down behind her legs, where he hiked up her dress and easily reached her warm, wet core.
"You. Always you," Aria panted, as she felt Lucius fingers hovering over her sweet spot. Ever since her morning sickness had essentially gone away, she had been left feeling even more hornier than usual for Lucius. She felt as if she wanted him all the time, always inside of her. Lucius had been only too happy to indulge her increased cravings for him, however he was always exceedingly gentle when he made love to her. Ever since finding out she was pregnant, he hadn't been rough, which was often something both of them liked during sex, however Aria adored his increased sweetness with her.
"Then you shall have me always," Lucius smirked against her lips as he moved his body so that he was now leaning above her, his white button up shirt, unbuttoned the first few so that as he leaned over her she could see down his shirt, his gorgeous, smooth, chiseled chest flexing in the most arousing ways.
Aria bit her lip with desire and of course Lucius fierce grey eyes didn't miss that little hint of her want for him, which caused him to smirk even more. He reached down to her dress and easily shimmied if off of her body as he removed it down and off of her, so that he could get an irresistible view of her naked body, her breasts full and round and her stomach with her small bump so oddly arousing to him. He must admit he did love having sex with a pregnant woman, especially more so knowing that it was his child inside of her. It must be the underlying notion that he had claimed this woman as his own, in all ways possible. Either way he quickly undid the rest of the buttons of his shirt and flung it off of himself, and he also quickly removed his belt and then his pants as well, until he was back over her once again, ready to make love to her in the special garden.
With a smirk of her own, Aria wrapped her legs around his waist and brought him into her even more closely, causing his hard cock to immediately slide inside of her. "Impatient are we my love?" He half chuckled half moaned, as the sudden feeling of her insides caused him to almost lose his own train of thought; she felt so good.
"Mhm," she nodded innocently.
"My apologies," he smirked as he kissed her and began thrusting inside of her.
Lucius felt completely and perfectly engulfed in blissful warmth. The sun shown on his back as he made love to his wife, his cock being perfectly warmed by her and the way she kissed him back warming his lips. She was complete sunshine.
Aria felt much the same as Lucius perfect body rest gently against hers, and the warm grass underneath her cushioned her back like a natural pillow. Her legs which were still wrapped around Lucius' waist tightened and drew him in even closer, so that his cock went even deeper. Lucius responded by thrusting as deep as he could, but still slightly wary so as not to injure her. As much as Aria was reeling with pleasure, she wanted and craved more.
"More," Aria moaned as she wrapped her legs more tightly around him.
"But my love," Lucius began to protest, although she could tell by his furrowed brow that he was really enjoying how deep he was inside of her.
"Shhh," she said, as she unwrapped her legs from around him and pushed against his shoulder a bit indicating she wanted to be the one on top.
Lucius stopped his thrusting, and looked into her bright green eyes for a moment, before he acquiesced to her and rolled them both in one fluid motion so that she was now on top. Lucius couldn't help but indulge in the view he was now presented with. She sat atop him, impaled on his large, swollen cock, her blond hair wild, long and messy as it flowed down her back. Her full breasts and rounded beautiful belly directly above him. The sun shining all around them so that her skin was almost shimmering a slight golden color. She was the most beautiful sight on Earth, and this was something he would never forget as long as he lived.
Aria was in heaven. Now that she was on top, she could control the pace and she wanted oh so much more of him; if that was even possible. She began moving herself up and down upon him, his cock feeling as if it was so deep it would surely reach all the way through her, and yet it felt divine. Making love to him like this was a bit more laborious, as she was carrying a bit of extra weight with her nowadays, but she was still able to control how fast she made love to him, and as she quickened her pace she could tell by Lucius' gorgeous face that he was enjoying every single second of it, despite him having not wanted to hurt her in any way.
"Aria," he moaned out through his lips, as his eyes shut tight against the pleasure she was milking from him.
"Yes my love?" She said seductively as she leaned more over him, her hands bracing themselves on his shoulders, her breasts hanging more directly in front of his face as her hips kept moving and gyrating over his cock.
Lucius didn't respond back except moaned a long satisfied moan as he took one of her sensitive nipples into his mouth, since her breasts were now so close to his lips with her leaning over him like she was.
Feeling him suckle upon her was heavenly and caused her head to fall back blissfully. With the sensations of their connected cores and the feeling of his tongue circling divine circles around her nipples, Aria felt extremely close to orgasm, and she knew her Lucius was too, as his continuous low, deep moans were causing vibrations to be felt where his mouth was connected to her breast. After a few more amazing moments of pleasure, Aria felt her body begin to shudder and knew Lucius could feel her beginning to pulsate inside and right as she came, she felt him release too, his warm seed filling her up so perfectly.
"Fuck," he groaned quietly, his mouth muffled by her breasts as they both came.
Aria moaned in agreement as she sunk down to cuddle against his chest, her lower half still impaled by him as they both came down from their highs. Lucius buried his face into her neck and just wrapped his arms around her, gently rubbing up and down her back. They both could have fallen asleep right then and there; their bodies feeling satisfied and spent from what had just passed between them. Everything felt perfect.
They almost did fall asleep, but before that could happen Aria's stomach started rumbling with hunger, causing both her and Lucius to laugh.
"Hungry are we?" Lucius asked.
"We both are," Aria said referring to both herself and the baby.
Lucius smiled, as he felt Aria slowly get up off of him and move to the grass beside him.
"I'll have the house elves prepare us lunch," he said as he stood up to put his clothes back on. As he got redressed he looked down at his gorgeous wife, who was still naked and lying in the grass, as she basked a bit more in the sunlight.
"You are a goddess," he said, causing her to open her eyes and smile at him and slightly blush as his piercing eyes took her in. She suddenly felt very exposed, but yet she adored it when he stared at her like that. He made her feel so beautiful.
He then offered her his hand, helping her up off the grass, and helped her back into her light, flowy dress. They took each other's hands again, and stepped out of the magical little garden and made their way back to the Manor. When they got back inside, Lucius led Aria upstairs to the grand dining room and sat her down at her usual seat and told her to wait there so that he could have the elves prepare them lunch.
Before Lucius could even make it back to the dining room, a beautiful lunch spread appeared with a pop right in front of Aria's eyes. She was always so impressed how quickly the house elves could conjure up the most divine meals. Besides some delicious, tiny tea sandwiches, gigantic bowls of fresh fruit appeared causing Aria's mouth to start watering. Fruit had been one of her biggest cravings since becoming pregnant, a craving in which she was happy to welcome, as it was rather healthy and she supposed some other cravings could be a lot worse. She especially craved watermelon, and so she began scooping all of the watermelon she could onto her plate.
When Lucius arrived back in the dining room to join her, he laughed when he saw her piling watermelon high onto her plate. He knew it was her favorite and he had requested it special.
"I made sure they included extra of that for you," he said as he sat down and helped himself to some delicious food.
"You always know what I like," Aria smirked, meaning more things than one as she looked over at Lucius. He immediately got her meaning and smirked back at her with his classic Lucius look of deviousness.
After they ate for a bit Lucius surprised Aria with some news.
"I have a surprise for you," he had started out.
"Oh?!" Aria said as she put down her spoonful of fruit and looked at him expectantly and excitedly. Lucius always had the best surprises.
"Remember when all those months ago, after we became engaged, that I had taken you into the drawing room to 'meet' my father, Abraxas?"
Aria nodded her head, remembering how nervous she had felt to speak to the portrait of Abraxas that resided in the drawing room. Yes he wasn't actually alive in the current time, but the portrait of him was definitely a perfect encapsulation of the man.
"And do you remember how you had asked me if my mother also had a portrait, to which I sadly told you she didn't, being that she technically wasn't of Malfoy blood, but had married into it?" He asked, continuing on.
"Yes, I remember," Aria said sadly, thinking how badly she wished she could have met Lucius' mother as well. She would have loved to see the person who had given Lucius his sweet, romantic and good side. She had felt sad that since his mother wasn't born into the Malfoy family she didn't merit a portrait. Aria also remembered how Lucius told her that when it came to them and their family, that she would be included in all portraits. Aria began understanding where Lucius was going with this surprise and she couldn't help but begin to smile and get excited.
Lucius smiled lightly back, seeing it dawn on Aria's face what his surprise would be. "Yes I think you know where I'm going with this…" he chuckled. "Well, I couldn't think of a more special time to get our official portrait done. I am already of the age where I should have had my own already done…but I see now, that I want you to be in it with me, so we can always be together and that generations of Malfoys to come will know that this is the time that the Malfoy family was built on love. Our love grows within you and I want the portrait to capture that."
Aria couldn't help but shed some tears. Not only was she hormonal but Lucius' words were always so poetic and beautiful and what he was doing for them was exceptionally meaningful. "Oh Lucius, my love, I am so honored to be included in the family portraits. You have no idea how much this means to me," Aria said as she dabbed at her eyes with a napkin.
Lucius reached his hand across the table to grasp her other one. "Of course my love. You are my whole entire life. I didn't know life until I met you. I want you with me always," he said, his grey eyes misting over as well.
"Are you sure you don't want to commission one of your own as well…just you in it?" She asked.
"Perhaps one day, but for now all I want is this portrait, of the two of us. And then maybe even one day…the three of us," he said, as she imagined their child with them, years from now.
Aria flushed with happiness and love for her Lucius and couldn't wait to have the portrait done.
"The artist will actually be here tomorrow in the early afternoon. He's a very talented artist, quite old as well. He painted my father's portrait too!" Lucius said raising his eyebrows.
"Tomorrow?" Aria said, excited but now nervous. She felt as if she needed more time to prepare.
"Don't worry my love. I already have had a gown picked out and shipped…it's upstairs in the room where you keep all of your gowns" Lucius said, immediately knowing that she was concerned about that very thing.
Aria breathed out a sigh of relief and squeezed his hand happily. Normally she knew many women wouldn't want their husband or any other man picking out an outfit for them, but Lucius was different. He had a divine sense of style, and he had picked out some of her favorite gowns she had ever worn such as her golden 18th century masquerade gown and her stunning green and black gown she had worn to the New Year's Eve Ball at the Minister's Mansion.
"It's here now? Can I go see it?" She asked, her green eyes bright with anticipation.
"Of course," he said getting up out of his seat so that he could help her up.
Aria took his hand and was led upstairs and to the gorgeous feminine Georgian room that she loved so much in the Manor. She did store all of her gowns in this room and she saw laid out on the bed a garment bag which she knew contained her new gown from Lucius.
"Go on," Lucius said with a smirk as he nudged her towards the bag. "Open it."
Aria quickly unzipped the black fabric bag and what she saw was one of the most stunning and interesting dresses she had ever seen. The material was like a silk material in the most vibrant shade of green, however when the fabric flowed between her fingers it almost turned other shades of greens and maybe even some shades of turquoise, and the material itself shined like it was made from pure liquid if that was even possible. It was low-cut in the front, so that the straps would hang beautifully off her shoulders.
"Green, of course," Lucius said, still smiling, seeing her reaction. "It's my favorite color on you, plus most of the women in my family have worn green for their portraits. For Slytherin. I hope you don't mind."
"Of course not. Lucius this dress is so stunning and unique. Thank you!" She said as she laid it gently down on the bed and walked back over to him to wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him passionately. "You have the most beautiful sense of style. You really do."
Lucius looked down humbly. "I am so glad you love it. I figured it is as beautiful and special as you are."
"I love you so much Lucius," Aria beamed at him as she looked up into his eyes. "Plus the silken material will fit nicely over my little bump," she laughed as she then put her hands over her belly and rubbed.
"Indeed," Lucius said as he kneeled in front of her as he sometimes did and began planting soft kisses all over her belly.
Aria smiled with joy at her husband and laced her fingers through his long, platinum hair, her head falling back in happy bliss as Lucius loved her and their baby.
The next morning, Aria woke up feeling quite excited for the portrait to be done. Both her and Lucius had eaten a light breakfast and had both changed into their fine clothing. Lucius dressed in his luxurious dragon skin suit and his iconic, rich black robes. He looked like the King of all Wizards and Aria's skin prickled with attraction when she saw him dressed so finely.
"Wow," was all she could say when she saw him emerge in his finery.
"I should be saying the same about you, my love. You look simply stunning in that dress," he said, as his silver eyes shined as he took in the vision that was his wife. The green silk dress he had gotten her flowed along her body like it was liquid and with every movement it shined different shades of green. Her belly looked so cute and perfect too, as the silken fabric flowed over it, and highlighted that she was indeed pregnant in the best of ways. She had also chosen to wear one of his mother's brilliant, diamond collar necklaces, and it touched his heart to know that she was wearing something of his mother's, so that at least some part of his mother could finally be in a portrait.
"Shall we then, my beauty?" Lucius asked, offering her his arm, where he then led them down into the drawing room of the Manor. As much as that room hadn't been Lucius' favorite, it was the room where most of the family portraits had been done, and so it was tradition…and besides, with Aria's light having been in the Manor now for a year, the room had become a lot less of a dark place.
The instant they stepped into the room, Aria was greeted with the sight of the portraitist that Lucius had hired. He was indeed, a very old man. He reminded Aria a bit of the famous wizard, Albus Dumbledore, just without the long white beard, that was the best way to describe how old the wizard was. He must have been a few hundred years old. His old hands looked like they were arthritic and very knob-like and Aria wondered how he could still even paint. But Aria knew he must be talented, as she had seen many of his portraits around the Manor. He also had kind eyes that sparkled as he looked at the couple as they walked in, he didn't quite smile, but the glint in his eyes made Aria feel as if that was his own greeting.
"Mr. Brune, it's a pleasure to welcome you to the Malfoy Manor once again," Lucius said politely as he nodded in greeting towards the wizened old man.
"Mr. Malfoy," the old man nodded back, his voice soft and a bit strained.
"This is my wife, Aria Malfoy," Lucius said as he looked lovingly at his wife.
"Very odd to have a non-blood born Malfoy included in the portrait. Especially with the master of the house," Mr. Brune said matter of factly. He didn't seem to be against the notion, it was more as if he was stating a fact.
Aria looked at the old man, slightly surprised at his comment and then back at Lucius. Lucius' reaction was unfazed, almost as if he didn't quite care.
"Quite wonderful really," Lucius said with a smirk as he led Aria over to where they would be seated for their portrait, in front of one of the beautifully wallpapered walls that had gold gilded bordering connecting each panel. As the two took their seats, the old man took his spot behind his large canvas without another word.
Mr. Brune took a while setting out his paints and his brushes, and then for quite a while all he did was simple stare at the two of them. Aria found it very hard not to giggle a bit, as she felt so odd being stared at like that, but then suddenly, Mr. Brune took out his wand from his coat pocket and pointed it at the brushes and paints. The brushes magically sprang to life, as did the paints, and Aria was shocked to see that this was how he accomplished his masterpieces, with the use of magic. She had guessed he would have painted like any other muggle would, but alas, this was the Wizarding World, so of course it would be magically done.
As Lucius and Aria sat, Aria found it quite easy to be so still. She was worried she would get antsy, never having sat so still for so long, but she found the entire process to be mesmerizing. Mr. Brune looked like an orchestra conductor as he moved his arms about, directing his brushes and paints where to go, as he sometimes glanced over at her and Lucius.
As they sat there, so still and so focused, Aria could have sworn she felt some fluttering in her stomach. She hadn't yet felt any movement from their baby, and so the feeling caused her skin to stand on edge in excitement, and her hands instinctually went to her baby bump. The second she moved her hands, Lucius immediately whispered, "Are you alright my love?" He asked quite concerned.
Aria smiled slightly, adoring how in tune he was with her and how protective he was of her and the baby.
"Yes..I thought I felt it moving…very softly and slightly" she whispered breathlessly back.
Lucius immediately turned his head to look at his wife, his silver eyes shining with love. "Really?!"
"I think so," Aria beamed back at him, her gorgeous skin flushing a bit with love.
Lucius went to reach his hands to touch her belly, but Mr. Brune spoke up in that moment, clearly not having liked him and Aria to be talking and moving during his work.
"Please Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy. I am almost done. No more moving if you please."
"Ooo sorry," Aria said, genuinely meaning it. Lucius on the other hand slightly huffed and went back into position.
Aria was actually surprised to hear that the portrait would be done soon. It had only been a few hours…she had thought it would take all day, if not a few days even! The magic must speed things along.
After about another hour, Mr. Brune put down his wand and stood back from the portrait and stared at it for a few long moments, then nodded to himself in satisfaction.
"Come. See," he said motioning for them to come look at his masterpiece.
Aria and Lucius both stood up from where they had been sitting, both of their bottoms a bit sore from doing so for a while. Aria was nervous for whatever reason, but as she walked over and turned to see the portrait, her nerves went away and it was replaced with awe. She had never seen something so artistically amazing, and she had never seen herself represented so truly.
"It's amazing," Aria said, as tears instantly came to her eyes and she clutched to Lucius hand.
"You've outdid yourself, Mr. Brune," Lucius said, as he smiled genuinely at the painting.
Him and Aria looked out from the portrait as if they were the King and Queen of their own world, and in a way, that is exactly how they felt in real life at the Manor together. As it was a magical portrait, the painting itself moved, Aria and Lucius in the portrait sometimes looking at each other lovingly, or smiling contentedly out at the viewer. It was so incredibly heartfelt and true to who they were as a couple, and completely different from most of the paintings in the Manor, in that it literally exuded light and love. In the portrait, Lucius looked dashing as ever, his iconic smirk staying on his face, and the painting version of Aria beamed with an inner glow. The viewer couldn't see her pregnant belly in the painting, but one could tell by looking at the art that she was glowing with happiness from within. Aria was so happy that she could have sworn she felt the little flutterings in her stomach again, and she put her hand on her belly and rubbed, as she imagined her little baby was so happy because it felt that she was too.
Finally, as Mr. Brune was packing up his things to leave, he finally smiled at the couple, something Aria thought she would never see. "It was easy to create this portrait, as my subjects are literally love personified," he said, matter of factly again. And with that, he turned on his heel with a nod of his head and slowly strode out of the Manor.
For a while Aria and Lucius just stared at the portrait. Admiring every detail of it. This was truly history being made for the Malfoy Manor, and to Aria and Lucius it was the most perfect and beautiful portrait of the entire estate. Lucius raised his wand and cast an Wingardium Leviosa charm over the portrait so that it floated in midair and followed him to where he walked, straight into the library.
"I think the portrait should go in here, don't you agree? The room in which we really discovered our love for each other?" He said as he looked at Aria, the portrait still floating in air.
She completely agreed. The portrait did belong in the library, their favorite room. "Oh yes, I agree," she smiled. She looked around the room trying to see where the best spot was and it was quite a simple decision as there was currently an empty spot right over the fireplace.
"There," she said as she pointed to the spot.
"There," Lucius nodded and agreed, as he slowly used his wand to guide the portrait to rest on the spot over the fire.
With another quick spell, the portrait was in its rightful place and the lovers just held each other as they continued to stare up at the beautiful art of themselves. History had been made for the family of Malfoy, and from this point on, the name Malfoy would be associated only with love.