A/N: Just posted chapter five. I just love vacation! Yippee! Haha!!
I'll type chapter six. I'm excited for this chapter and all of you will
find out why. later. Anyway, I hope that all of you are having fun this
Easter Break. God Bless to the people affected by SARS and the stuff
happening in Iraq.
Special Thanks: I am so happy with all the reviews I'm getting. Actually I haven't even checked if I've gotten reviews for chapter five. But trust me all the reviews from chapter four have literally put me on cloud nine so whether or not I have reviews I will post this story. Thank you to Avri, Beth_Weasley, Cindy Lea, Anime4u2, Indigo Star (I really wanted to use tearing : )), Anie, Morgan, Rainy, Jessica Laiter, Sarah, Vanessa (mugglelover), SilverDragon, Ash, terru, Keeper of the circle, Kang-tian, Natalie, FreeZze Mint, zess and girldevil (hey Nina!). thanks you guys. we wouldn't be in chapter six without all your reviews and inspirations. You guys are amazing! (giggles)
Important Note: If you guys like my story then you will like my sisters as well. It is called, "To The One Who Taught Him." It is a great story, no joke! Her username is I_luv_cookies. so I hope that you all read and review her story.
Summary: This is the chapter where Hermione and Draco finally talk, alone!! Wohoo!! That's all I've got to say for now.
~*~*~*~
"Never underestimate the power of a kiss" - Hans C. Anderson (The Snow Queen)
Sadie watched as the man who she knew as her father stare at her mother. Her mom obviously knew what he was doing. She was completely aware that Draco was gaping at her.
"Father, I feel faint." Ashley put her hand on her forehead. Uncle Andy put his hand on her forehead. Ashley shot him the this-is-all-an-act-look-so- play-along.
"Oh dear, you're burning up." Andy looked at her.
"Aunt Ashley you look so pale." Sadie played along.
"Oh dear. We should go back to the hotel. We don't want the bride to catch anything." Gracie smiled. "Come on group we'll continue this tomorrow. Everyone was overjoyed.
The group quickly returned to the hotel.
~*~*~*~
"Put on your trunks and bring a pair of shorts and rubber shoes." Sadie instructed Ryan.
"Okay, bossy one." He saluted.
"Funny." She rolled her eyes and pushed him. The two teenagers were walking ahead of the adults.
"Those two kids got chemistry." Seamus said.
Hermione looked at him. "Trust me. I know my daughter she's not into boyfriends yet."
"But she's fifteen." Ginny began.
"There are three things that go around Sadie's head." Hermione nodded.
"Like a typical girl. boys, make-up and magazines." Ginny laughed.
"No. Chocolate, basketball and her guitar." Hermione laughed. "I mean look at the way she dresses."
"Sporty. What's wrong with that?"
"Nothing. She's just not the type to have a boyfriend and little does she know that she's broken quite a few hearts." Hermione smiled.
"Like her mother." Harry put one arm around Hermione.
"I know." Hermione joked. Sadie ran to a certain shop.
"Looks like something caught her eye." Hermione laughed. "Poor K, that girl is forever running around and he has to trail behind her."
Sadie ran out of the shop waving at Hermione and she held up two fingers.
"What's she saying?" Ginny looked at Hermione.
"She found something for both me and her." Hermione laughed and began to run. "Be right back."
~*~*~*~
Draco watched from behind as Hermione spoke to the gang. He watched as she ran.
"She's changed so much." Draco laughed. At that moment Sadie ran out for the third time and ran to Ashley who was trudging behind them.
"Aunt Ash!!" She squealed. "Three!!"
Ashley laughed and ran along beside her.
"Those three act like kids. You have to wonder who the youngest one is." Harry laughed.
"People!" Gracie called from behind. "Those three girls just found a shop we'll be here for quite sometime. Let's go get some ice cream cones."
The group followed Gracie.
~*~*~*~
"Oh, look at this!" Sadie held out a cute little baseball cap. "They have it in blue, gray and black"
"Think that's a find! Look at these spaghetti straps. And in all three colors too!" Ashley held it out.
"I found two more things!" Hermione held out. "Jeans and jackets! Of course the jeans are all the same but I think they should have this in our sizes."
The three girls giggled with glee and went to try the outfits on.
"Aww. we look so cute." Sadie admired as the three girls stood in front of the mirror.
"We?" Ashley asked.
"Oh. okay then me." Sadie giggled.
"Let's go pay for it!" Hermione clapped her hands as they went to the counter. They put their old outfits in the plastic bags and walked out of the shop. There were people who were giving them strange looks because they were wearing the same outfits.
"Oh! Look at that shop!" Sadie pointed. The three girls handed their things to K and walked to the next shop.
~*~*~*~
"We've been here for an hour and they still haven't returned." Seamus said shutting his eyes. Ginny and Pansy were not very accustomed to shopping in London yet so they stayed with the rest of the group.
"Look at Ryan. He fell asleep." Ginny laughed pointing to her nephew who was asleep.
"We're back!" Ashley beamed. The group looked at the three girls. They were wearing identical outfits only in three different colors. Sadie was in blue, Hermione in gray and Ashley in black. They were wearing the same jeans, their jackets were wrapped around their waists. They were wearing the caps and of course shades.
"You guys look like triplets." Ginny laughed.
Ryan rubbed eyes and screamed. "Ahh! I thought I was looking at three Sadie's. One is enough for me."
"Not funny. You're definitely off my Christmas list and I'll have you know that I give the best gifts." Sadie smiled.
"Can we go now?" Andy looked at the three girls.
"Wait!" Sadie yelled causing everyone to look at her. "I forgot my bag. You all stay for a few seconds."
She turned around and ran. But as usual when she wasn't looking she bumped into someone. Hermione glanced at K and he ran to help her.
"Oh, gosh. I'm really sorry." Sadie bit her lip and removed her glasses.
"It's o." The boy helped her up. "Wow!"
"Sadie." K approached them. The boy quickly backed away.
"Sorry."
"You can bump into me again." The boy flirted.
"I'd rather not." Sadie returned his smile and laughed.
"Aaron." He put out his hand.
"Sadie." She shook it. "I have to go. You can go back K. I'll just get my bag from in there." She pointed and ran off again.
~*~*~*~
"Did you the way that boy looked at her?" Pansy looked at Hermione.
Hermione laughed. "I'm used to it. It happens all the time. My daughter's attractive. what can I do about it?"
Draco got this strange feeling when the guy looked at Sadie. What Draco didn't realize is that it was the natural fatherly instinct coming out.
"You should see the guys back home look at her." Ashley out in. "You won't believe how many offers she's gotten to do commercials."
"Oh. I'll definitely believe that no questions asked." Pansy said.
K began to approach again.
"Where'd she go?" Hermione asked.
"She left her bag."
"What's new?" Hermione shook her head.
Sadie was now running back when the wind blew off her cap.
"Shit," She mumbled to herself and went to get it.
"Is it me? Or am I the only lucky one." Sadie looked to find the Aaron guy standing in front of her again.
"Oh no. You see that guy over there?" She pointed to Ryan who was looking at them. "I've bumped into him more than three times and I only arrived yesterday."
"Oh. So you're not British?" The boy asked.
"Hello Captain Obvious!" She laughed.
"Where are you staying?"
"The Hyatt."
"Cool. Me too." He beamed. "I hope to see you around again."
Sadie bit her lip then got her hat and walked away.
~*~*~*~
"Oohh. what happened back there?" Hermione laughed.
"I don't know." Sadie shrugged as she noticed everyone looking at her.
"Oh, please like you didn't think he was cute." Hermione laughed.
"I guess he had a nice smile but not a big deal." Sadie shrugged it off. Hermione shot her friends the "I told you so" look. "And oh yeah."
They began to walk back to the hotel.
"He's staying at the hotel too." Sadie looked at her mom.
Ginny looked at her nephew. There was jealousy written all over his face.
~*~*~*~
The group finally arrived at the hotel. They went their separate ways but Sadie and Ryan continued with their plans.
"I'll see you later mom." Sadie smiled. "Let's let K relax just this once please."
"Okay." Hermione finally gave in. Sadie ran to her mom and flung her arms around her.
"You're the best."
"I know." Hermione laughed. She removed her cap and placed it beside Sadie's.
There was a faint knock in the door.
"One sec!" Hermione yelled and walked over to the door. She opened it. "Draco?"
~*~*~*~
Sadie told K that she was going to go down alone this time and it took awhile before he gave in. Sadie went down to the place where she promised to meet Ryan. She spotted him. His back was turned so she decided to play a little prank on him. She ran to him and jumped on his back.
"Hey!" She jumped on him. He was now piggybacking her around.
"Hello to you too." He laughed. Sadie had to admit that he had the nicest blue eyes and the cutest smile. "Let's go." He walked with her still on him.
"You can put me down now." She laughed. He ran with her still on his back. "Ahh!!"
The two teenagers continued to laugh.
"Last one in the pool is a rotten banana peel!" Ryan yelled. Sadie laughed and ran in at the same time as he did.
The two teenagers continued to play around in the pool. Wetting, each other, fighting and just having fun. Sadie knew that this was the beginning of a great friendship but what she didn't know was that Ryan thought differently.
~*~*~*~
Hermione stood there in shock.
"Hi, Hermione." Draco looked at her calmly. "I think we need to talk."
"We do." She looked at him seriously. "Come in."
Draco trotted behind her. He watched in awe as he saw the beautiful woman she had become.
"How have you been Draco?" Hermione asked nervously.
"That's not why I'm here." Draco looked at her.
"Then why are you here?"
"Who is Sadie?"
Hermione looked him in the eye. "Your daughter."
"How?"
"Don't start with me Draco Malfoy. You know very well how." Hermione glared at him angrily.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I knew you wouldn't have wanted her."
"How can you say that?"
"Do you remember the very last conversation we had?"
Draco thought for a minute.
"I was practically throwing all the close in and couldn't take a hint."
"You could've told me!" Draco protested.
"That doesn't mean that you would've wanted her!" Hermione yelled.
"How can you say that?"
"Okay, look me in the eye and tell me that if you could turn back time to fifteen years ago you would've been there to support me." Hermione looked him in the eyes again. Draco turned away. "I knew it! And I knew why. I didn't tell you about her to hurt you Draco. I knew how much life had in store for you. I knew how many duties you had to fulfill as a Malfoy. And most of all I knew how much having a child at that age would destroy you."
"That's why you ran." Draco continued for her.
"I did not run!" Hermione yelled. "I walked away. I had to. I had to let you go so that you could be what life wanted you to be. You had so many dreams Draco and I just couldn't be the cost of taking all that away from you."
"But you were in those dreams, Mione." It had been too long since the last time anyone had every called Hermione that. Tears began to flow from her eyes.
"But was Sadie in it?" She asked. "When I was in those dreams was there ever a third person? A child?" Draco shook his head in shame. "I knew you didn't want this baby but I did. I wanted her more than life itself because she was the best of you and me. And if I couldn't keep you at least I would still have her. The words that you spoke fifteen years ago were the same words that broke my daughters heart just last night."
Draco looked at her stunned as the words kept flowing from her mouth.
"When I was at the bottom of the pit her mere smile brought me back up again. And I would do anything to make her happy, anything. Even if it means that it'll cost me my own happiness because what most people don't know is that I can never repay her for all the nights she's comforted me when I needed it. For all the days she stayed home with me instead of going to the mall with her friends and most especially for every time she just went up to me and wrapped her small arms around me and smiled and said 'I love you mama.' for absolutely no reason. And for all the times she understood why I couldn't be there for her when she was there for me every single time I needed her. She loves me unconditionally. How many people in this world can actually say that they never gave up on me. only she can."
"And her mere presence let's me be proud of myself knowing that I raised an angel. I was in labor with her for a long time but when she finally came out and I saw those beautiful brown eyes I knew I was worth something. And the history, the struggle that she and I have gone through, you will never know what that's like. And no one can ever take her away from me."
Draco looked at her. She really loved this child with all her heart and clearly the child loved her just as much.
"Did it ever occur to you how much I needed you these past years?" He asked her. "I was in pain too and I had no one. You had her."
"But you hurt her!" Hermione yelled. "Whether you had the knowledge or not you did and nothing can ever remove that mark. Physical wounds heal faster than emotional ones. And her own father gave her that."
"But what about me? Is it always about you?"
"This was never about me. This was about my child. our child. And right now the only one you should really be talking to is that beautiful fifteen-year- old that you should call your daughter. I don't think I deserve any apology, she does. She's hurting but somehow she manages to show the rest of the world that she's not. She's so strong and I know who she took after." She put her hand in Draco's. "You. I'm sorry Draco for all the years I've caused you pain. And right now that is all I can give you."
"I forgave you the instant that you left."
"And now all she needs is to forgive you. Talk to her Draco. Tell her." Hermione put her arms around him. "She needs to know exactly how you feel. Deep inside her she's breaking and it won't stop until you confront her."
Draco finally realized how much pain he caused his own daughter.
"I've missed you so much Hermione." He hugged her.
"I've missed you too but I think Sadie's missed you far more." Hermione backed away from him.
"I need to ask you something."
~*~*~*~
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A/N: Will Draco finally confront Sadie? Will father and daughter finally make peace? How will do it? Will it work? I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I am almost done with chapter six so as soon as I get another set of reviews I will post this. Is that cool? Watch out for the next chapter. it's just getting better and better!
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Oh! And those who are waiting for their names to be mentioned it will be in the next chapter. the seventh one! So if you're all nice and if you all review I promise to post the seventh chapter in the same day as well.
Special Thanks: I am so happy with all the reviews I'm getting. Actually I haven't even checked if I've gotten reviews for chapter five. But trust me all the reviews from chapter four have literally put me on cloud nine so whether or not I have reviews I will post this story. Thank you to Avri, Beth_Weasley, Cindy Lea, Anime4u2, Indigo Star (I really wanted to use tearing : )), Anie, Morgan, Rainy, Jessica Laiter, Sarah, Vanessa (mugglelover), SilverDragon, Ash, terru, Keeper of the circle, Kang-tian, Natalie, FreeZze Mint, zess and girldevil (hey Nina!). thanks you guys. we wouldn't be in chapter six without all your reviews and inspirations. You guys are amazing! (giggles)
Important Note: If you guys like my story then you will like my sisters as well. It is called, "To The One Who Taught Him." It is a great story, no joke! Her username is I_luv_cookies. so I hope that you all read and review her story.
Summary: This is the chapter where Hermione and Draco finally talk, alone!! Wohoo!! That's all I've got to say for now.
~*~*~*~
"Never underestimate the power of a kiss" - Hans C. Anderson (The Snow Queen)
Sadie watched as the man who she knew as her father stare at her mother. Her mom obviously knew what he was doing. She was completely aware that Draco was gaping at her.
"Father, I feel faint." Ashley put her hand on her forehead. Uncle Andy put his hand on her forehead. Ashley shot him the this-is-all-an-act-look-so- play-along.
"Oh dear, you're burning up." Andy looked at her.
"Aunt Ashley you look so pale." Sadie played along.
"Oh dear. We should go back to the hotel. We don't want the bride to catch anything." Gracie smiled. "Come on group we'll continue this tomorrow. Everyone was overjoyed.
The group quickly returned to the hotel.
~*~*~*~
"Put on your trunks and bring a pair of shorts and rubber shoes." Sadie instructed Ryan.
"Okay, bossy one." He saluted.
"Funny." She rolled her eyes and pushed him. The two teenagers were walking ahead of the adults.
"Those two kids got chemistry." Seamus said.
Hermione looked at him. "Trust me. I know my daughter she's not into boyfriends yet."
"But she's fifteen." Ginny began.
"There are three things that go around Sadie's head." Hermione nodded.
"Like a typical girl. boys, make-up and magazines." Ginny laughed.
"No. Chocolate, basketball and her guitar." Hermione laughed. "I mean look at the way she dresses."
"Sporty. What's wrong with that?"
"Nothing. She's just not the type to have a boyfriend and little does she know that she's broken quite a few hearts." Hermione smiled.
"Like her mother." Harry put one arm around Hermione.
"I know." Hermione joked. Sadie ran to a certain shop.
"Looks like something caught her eye." Hermione laughed. "Poor K, that girl is forever running around and he has to trail behind her."
Sadie ran out of the shop waving at Hermione and she held up two fingers.
"What's she saying?" Ginny looked at Hermione.
"She found something for both me and her." Hermione laughed and began to run. "Be right back."
~*~*~*~
Draco watched from behind as Hermione spoke to the gang. He watched as she ran.
"She's changed so much." Draco laughed. At that moment Sadie ran out for the third time and ran to Ashley who was trudging behind them.
"Aunt Ash!!" She squealed. "Three!!"
Ashley laughed and ran along beside her.
"Those three act like kids. You have to wonder who the youngest one is." Harry laughed.
"People!" Gracie called from behind. "Those three girls just found a shop we'll be here for quite sometime. Let's go get some ice cream cones."
The group followed Gracie.
~*~*~*~
"Oh, look at this!" Sadie held out a cute little baseball cap. "They have it in blue, gray and black"
"Think that's a find! Look at these spaghetti straps. And in all three colors too!" Ashley held it out.
"I found two more things!" Hermione held out. "Jeans and jackets! Of course the jeans are all the same but I think they should have this in our sizes."
The three girls giggled with glee and went to try the outfits on.
"Aww. we look so cute." Sadie admired as the three girls stood in front of the mirror.
"We?" Ashley asked.
"Oh. okay then me." Sadie giggled.
"Let's go pay for it!" Hermione clapped her hands as they went to the counter. They put their old outfits in the plastic bags and walked out of the shop. There were people who were giving them strange looks because they were wearing the same outfits.
"Oh! Look at that shop!" Sadie pointed. The three girls handed their things to K and walked to the next shop.
~*~*~*~
"We've been here for an hour and they still haven't returned." Seamus said shutting his eyes. Ginny and Pansy were not very accustomed to shopping in London yet so they stayed with the rest of the group.
"Look at Ryan. He fell asleep." Ginny laughed pointing to her nephew who was asleep.
"We're back!" Ashley beamed. The group looked at the three girls. They were wearing identical outfits only in three different colors. Sadie was in blue, Hermione in gray and Ashley in black. They were wearing the same jeans, their jackets were wrapped around their waists. They were wearing the caps and of course shades.
"You guys look like triplets." Ginny laughed.
Ryan rubbed eyes and screamed. "Ahh! I thought I was looking at three Sadie's. One is enough for me."
"Not funny. You're definitely off my Christmas list and I'll have you know that I give the best gifts." Sadie smiled.
"Can we go now?" Andy looked at the three girls.
"Wait!" Sadie yelled causing everyone to look at her. "I forgot my bag. You all stay for a few seconds."
She turned around and ran. But as usual when she wasn't looking she bumped into someone. Hermione glanced at K and he ran to help her.
"Oh, gosh. I'm really sorry." Sadie bit her lip and removed her glasses.
"It's o." The boy helped her up. "Wow!"
"Sadie." K approached them. The boy quickly backed away.
"Sorry."
"You can bump into me again." The boy flirted.
"I'd rather not." Sadie returned his smile and laughed.
"Aaron." He put out his hand.
"Sadie." She shook it. "I have to go. You can go back K. I'll just get my bag from in there." She pointed and ran off again.
~*~*~*~
"Did you the way that boy looked at her?" Pansy looked at Hermione.
Hermione laughed. "I'm used to it. It happens all the time. My daughter's attractive. what can I do about it?"
Draco got this strange feeling when the guy looked at Sadie. What Draco didn't realize is that it was the natural fatherly instinct coming out.
"You should see the guys back home look at her." Ashley out in. "You won't believe how many offers she's gotten to do commercials."
"Oh. I'll definitely believe that no questions asked." Pansy said.
K began to approach again.
"Where'd she go?" Hermione asked.
"She left her bag."
"What's new?" Hermione shook her head.
Sadie was now running back when the wind blew off her cap.
"Shit," She mumbled to herself and went to get it.
"Is it me? Or am I the only lucky one." Sadie looked to find the Aaron guy standing in front of her again.
"Oh no. You see that guy over there?" She pointed to Ryan who was looking at them. "I've bumped into him more than three times and I only arrived yesterday."
"Oh. So you're not British?" The boy asked.
"Hello Captain Obvious!" She laughed.
"Where are you staying?"
"The Hyatt."
"Cool. Me too." He beamed. "I hope to see you around again."
Sadie bit her lip then got her hat and walked away.
~*~*~*~
"Oohh. what happened back there?" Hermione laughed.
"I don't know." Sadie shrugged as she noticed everyone looking at her.
"Oh, please like you didn't think he was cute." Hermione laughed.
"I guess he had a nice smile but not a big deal." Sadie shrugged it off. Hermione shot her friends the "I told you so" look. "And oh yeah."
They began to walk back to the hotel.
"He's staying at the hotel too." Sadie looked at her mom.
Ginny looked at her nephew. There was jealousy written all over his face.
~*~*~*~
The group finally arrived at the hotel. They went their separate ways but Sadie and Ryan continued with their plans.
"I'll see you later mom." Sadie smiled. "Let's let K relax just this once please."
"Okay." Hermione finally gave in. Sadie ran to her mom and flung her arms around her.
"You're the best."
"I know." Hermione laughed. She removed her cap and placed it beside Sadie's.
There was a faint knock in the door.
"One sec!" Hermione yelled and walked over to the door. She opened it. "Draco?"
~*~*~*~
Sadie told K that she was going to go down alone this time and it took awhile before he gave in. Sadie went down to the place where she promised to meet Ryan. She spotted him. His back was turned so she decided to play a little prank on him. She ran to him and jumped on his back.
"Hey!" She jumped on him. He was now piggybacking her around.
"Hello to you too." He laughed. Sadie had to admit that he had the nicest blue eyes and the cutest smile. "Let's go." He walked with her still on him.
"You can put me down now." She laughed. He ran with her still on his back. "Ahh!!"
The two teenagers continued to laugh.
"Last one in the pool is a rotten banana peel!" Ryan yelled. Sadie laughed and ran in at the same time as he did.
The two teenagers continued to play around in the pool. Wetting, each other, fighting and just having fun. Sadie knew that this was the beginning of a great friendship but what she didn't know was that Ryan thought differently.
~*~*~*~
Hermione stood there in shock.
"Hi, Hermione." Draco looked at her calmly. "I think we need to talk."
"We do." She looked at him seriously. "Come in."
Draco trotted behind her. He watched in awe as he saw the beautiful woman she had become.
"How have you been Draco?" Hermione asked nervously.
"That's not why I'm here." Draco looked at her.
"Then why are you here?"
"Who is Sadie?"
Hermione looked him in the eye. "Your daughter."
"How?"
"Don't start with me Draco Malfoy. You know very well how." Hermione glared at him angrily.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I knew you wouldn't have wanted her."
"How can you say that?"
"Do you remember the very last conversation we had?"
Draco thought for a minute.
"I was practically throwing all the close in and couldn't take a hint."
"You could've told me!" Draco protested.
"That doesn't mean that you would've wanted her!" Hermione yelled.
"How can you say that?"
"Okay, look me in the eye and tell me that if you could turn back time to fifteen years ago you would've been there to support me." Hermione looked him in the eyes again. Draco turned away. "I knew it! And I knew why. I didn't tell you about her to hurt you Draco. I knew how much life had in store for you. I knew how many duties you had to fulfill as a Malfoy. And most of all I knew how much having a child at that age would destroy you."
"That's why you ran." Draco continued for her.
"I did not run!" Hermione yelled. "I walked away. I had to. I had to let you go so that you could be what life wanted you to be. You had so many dreams Draco and I just couldn't be the cost of taking all that away from you."
"But you were in those dreams, Mione." It had been too long since the last time anyone had every called Hermione that. Tears began to flow from her eyes.
"But was Sadie in it?" She asked. "When I was in those dreams was there ever a third person? A child?" Draco shook his head in shame. "I knew you didn't want this baby but I did. I wanted her more than life itself because she was the best of you and me. And if I couldn't keep you at least I would still have her. The words that you spoke fifteen years ago were the same words that broke my daughters heart just last night."
Draco looked at her stunned as the words kept flowing from her mouth.
"When I was at the bottom of the pit her mere smile brought me back up again. And I would do anything to make her happy, anything. Even if it means that it'll cost me my own happiness because what most people don't know is that I can never repay her for all the nights she's comforted me when I needed it. For all the days she stayed home with me instead of going to the mall with her friends and most especially for every time she just went up to me and wrapped her small arms around me and smiled and said 'I love you mama.' for absolutely no reason. And for all the times she understood why I couldn't be there for her when she was there for me every single time I needed her. She loves me unconditionally. How many people in this world can actually say that they never gave up on me. only she can."
"And her mere presence let's me be proud of myself knowing that I raised an angel. I was in labor with her for a long time but when she finally came out and I saw those beautiful brown eyes I knew I was worth something. And the history, the struggle that she and I have gone through, you will never know what that's like. And no one can ever take her away from me."
Draco looked at her. She really loved this child with all her heart and clearly the child loved her just as much.
"Did it ever occur to you how much I needed you these past years?" He asked her. "I was in pain too and I had no one. You had her."
"But you hurt her!" Hermione yelled. "Whether you had the knowledge or not you did and nothing can ever remove that mark. Physical wounds heal faster than emotional ones. And her own father gave her that."
"But what about me? Is it always about you?"
"This was never about me. This was about my child. our child. And right now the only one you should really be talking to is that beautiful fifteen-year- old that you should call your daughter. I don't think I deserve any apology, she does. She's hurting but somehow she manages to show the rest of the world that she's not. She's so strong and I know who she took after." She put her hand in Draco's. "You. I'm sorry Draco for all the years I've caused you pain. And right now that is all I can give you."
"I forgave you the instant that you left."
"And now all she needs is to forgive you. Talk to her Draco. Tell her." Hermione put her arms around him. "She needs to know exactly how you feel. Deep inside her she's breaking and it won't stop until you confront her."
Draco finally realized how much pain he caused his own daughter.
"I've missed you so much Hermione." He hugged her.
"I've missed you too but I think Sadie's missed you far more." Hermione backed away from him.
"I need to ask you something."
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Guess what? I am finished with chapter seven. No joke! So you all better push that little review button and tell me what you think.
A/N: Will Draco finally confront Sadie? Will father and daughter finally make peace? How will do it? Will it work? I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I am almost done with chapter six so as soon as I get another set of reviews I will post this. Is that cool? Watch out for the next chapter. it's just getting better and better!
So go push that little button that all of us author's love so much and review!!
God speed!
--- guitar-goddess
P.S. Could you all check out my other stories? And tell me which one you think is the best because personally I think I like this story the most. Please tell me what you think.
Oh! And those who are waiting for their names to be mentioned it will be in the next chapter. the seventh one! So if you're all nice and if you all review I promise to post the seventh chapter in the same day as well.