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Harry and Ron's mouth dropped open and they stared at Draco like he was running around with his head on fire.
"Yo-you are gon-gonna be a-a-a wha-what?" Ron asked.
"You heard me Weasely, I'm going to be a father… to Hermione's child," Draco smirked; it was too funny seeing their faces.
Harry and Ron ran over to Hermione's room with Draco trailing behind.
"HERMIONE!" Ron yelled, "When did this happen?"
"You mean when did I find out that I was pregnant or when did I get pregnant?" Hermione asked, innocently.
"When?" Ron asked.
Draco answered for Hermione, "That is none of your business, Wea-Ron."
"When did you find out?" Harry asked.
"When you guys left the room," Hermione answered.
"Well, are you going to keep the baby?" Ron asked.
"Umm…" Hermione looked over at Draco, and he nodded, "Yes we are going to keep the baby."
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Chapter 11- Spreading the News
The doctor came back in the room and the group stopped chatting.
"Ms. Granger?" the doctor asked.
"Yes?"
"I was wondering, would you like me to hook you up with a doctor here to help you with you pregnancy, or would you rather go somewhere else?" the doctor asked.
"Actually, I am from out of town," Hermione looked over at Draco who smirked, "and I think I know someone who I would rather go to."
"Okay then. Well, you are free to go. You said you did not want to go to therapy for your O.D. (overdose) because you have the problem all worked out. Am I correct?"
"Yes you are. Thank you," Hermione said as she got up and headed to the bathroom to change into her normal clothes.
Hermione came back out with a weird expression on her face.
"What's the matter Hermione, you look… out of it." Harry asked.
"I was just thinking… I can't stay in America. I have to back to Madam Pomfrey," Hermione said.
"You are absolutely right, Mina; we don't want any risks up on you or the baby," Draco smiled and gently squeezed Hermione's hand.
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When the quartet got back to the hotel, everybody looked at Hermione like they had just seen a ghost.
"Oh my goodness, Hermione! Why did you do that? For Merlin's sake, you should have come to me first!" Desiree said as she embraced Hermione in a hug.
"Yah, err.. right," Hermione said pushing herself out of Desiree's arms. Desiree was too high-class for Hermione right now. She wasn't in the mood for her valley-high talk and boy obsessions. All Hermione wanted to do was stay with her friends- Ron and Harry and of course her beau, Draco.
"Hunny, you've been through way too much. Come on up to my room, we can give you a manicure and a facial; you'll fell oh so much better," Lavender said as she made her way over to Hermione.
"Thanks Lavender, but what I really need right now is to lay down and fall asleep. The hospital put way to much stress on me," Hermione said.
"You are absolutely right, love, come on, I'll help you to your room," Draco said as he scooped Hermione up in his arms and carried her to the elevator with Ron and Harry close behind.
"Thanks, Draco," Hermione said as Draco gently put her down on the silk bed sheets in Hermione's suite.
"Can I get you anything Hermione? A glass of water or a soda perhaps?" Harry asked.
"Mmm… a soda sounds so incredibly good right now, could you get me a butterbeer?" Hermione replied.
"Hermione, I can't go to Hogsmeade now to get you that- it's too far away. Do you want a Coke® or Sprite® or something like that?"
"Oh, right. Could you get me a Diet Coke®? There's some money in my purse; it's on the counter."
"No, it'll be my treat. But you don't need the diet stuff. Do guys want anything," Harry said looking at Draco and Ron.
Draco glared at Harry- a Malfoy was very possessive of his woman, and didn't like other men eying his lady.
"Can you get me a Root Beet?" Ron asked.
"I'll have a Sprite®," Draco said.
"Sure, I'll be right back," Harry said as he left the room to go to the vending machine.
"Bring me a lemon!" Hermione shouted. She remembered how her mom had always told her how good Coke® and lemon were.
"Gotcha," Harry turned around and shouted almost bumping into Professor Curret.
"Oh, sorry Professor- I wasn't watching where I was going," Harry stuttered.
"That's quite all right, Mr. Potter. Is Hermione awake, I need to go talk to her," Curret said.
"Yeah, she is," Harry said wishing he could warn them that Professor Curret was coming.
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Hermione was sitting on Draco's lap when she heard someone knocking at the door. She figured it was Harry back with their drinks, so she yelled, "Come on in."
The door opened and Professor Curret walked in. Hermione gasped and quickly moved off of Draco's lap before Prof. Curret saw them.
"Are you feeling better, Hermione?" Curret inquired.
"Oh much. Thank you for asking Professor," Hermione said winking at Draco.
"Good. Now, is there anything you want to talk to me about? Like maybe what happened. I am considered your guardian on this trip, so if anything happens to any of you, I get blamed. Everybody back at Hogwarts heard about your… accident, and some sent a these," said Professor Curret. He pulled a big bag out of his pocket, and dumped its contents on the bed. Out flowed at least 100 get-well cards.
"Oh my goodness! Are these all for me?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, you seem to have a lot of fans as well as many who have a crush on you back at Hogwarts," Curret said, "So is there anything you need to tell me?"
"Yes, well actually there is," Hermione began slowly. Her eyes met Draco's, and he seemed to ask her if she really wanted to tell Prof. Curret this. She nodded back at him, and he gave her a weak smile.
Professor Curret nodded at Draco, Ron and Harry who had just entered the room. "Do you want them to leave while you tell me?"
"Oh, no. Draco is kind of involved in what I need to tell you," Draco began to blush furiously when Hermione said that, "and Ron and Harry already know what I am going to tell you."
"Okay, then shoot," Curret said.
Hermione reached for Draco's hand, and he squeezed hers, as encouragement, "Okay, well, uh, I don't really know how to put this simply," Hermione said.
"Just try," Curret said, getting anxious to see what was she wanted to tell him.
"Okay, well when I was at the hospital, they did blood tests to find out if my blood was still intoxicated," Hermione looked over at Draco who nodded for her to go on, "and, while studying my blood, they found out something else," Hermione paused trying to acquire some courage, "the doctors found out that I was…"
"… you were?" Curret asked.
"I am pregnant," Hermione said bluntly, looking down at her stomach.
Prof. Curret looked like someone had just punched him; he certainly wasn't expecting Hermione to say that.
"With him?" Curret said, pointing a finger at Draco, "You, a muggle-born with a MALFOY?"
Hermione looked shocked that her Professor would say something like that.
"Why am I always judged by my surname?" Draco mumbled.
"Yes Professor, with DRACO. And I love him. I really do," this got Draco's attention, and he looked up. His eyes met hers as she continued, "I love Draco; not for his money, or his popularity, but for what's inside," Hermione placed her hand up to his heart, "and I hope that I can be with him, and not let someone, like Voldermort," Prof. Curret and Ron shivered at the mention of his name, but Hermione continued, "and hope that I can be with him always and forever because he already took my heart, and there is no way he would be able to give it back," Hermione finished, saying this more to Draco than to everyone else.
Draco smiled, "I love you so much Hermione. I will do anything for you; you own my heart and my soul. You are my other half, the half that keeps me all together."
Ron looked like he was going to get sick if the two lovebirds exchanged one more romantic word. It was almost like they were saying there wedding vows.
Professor Curret seemed to recover from his state of shock, and began to speak again, "Hermione, since when have you been pregnant?"
"Oh for Merlin's sake. Why does everybody ask me that question," Hermione said apparently very annoyed, "I think I'm less than one month pregnant."
"Okay, Hermione, you understand that you cannot stay here in America. You have to get back to Hogwarts so you and your baby will be healthy," Curret said, "I will be sending a letter to Alb-Professor Dumbledore tonight, and you will depart for Hogwarts tomorrow."
"I am going with her," Draco said very sternly.
"I'm afraid Mr. Malfoy, that that is not possible. You have no reason to go back," Curret said.
Draco lost it, "I AM THE BABY'S FATHER FOR MERLIN'S SAKE! YOU'RE SAYING I DON'T HAVE A REASON TO GO BACK? I HAVE EVERY REASON TO GO BACK. I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HERMIONE. I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY, BUT I AM GOING BACK WITH HER!" Draco roared.
Professor Curret remained staring at Draco very calmly, leaving a pregnant pause for Draco to catch his breath. "Mr. Malfoy, I understand what you are saying. I will inform Professor Dumbledore of your wishes, and let him decide. I do not want to be put in the middle of this. Do you understand? I will let you know whether you can go back to Hogwarts tomorrow morning. As for you Hermione, I suggest you get a good nights rest tonight; you have a big day tomorrow. Say all your goodbyes tonight. Good night all," Professor Curret said and left the room.
Harry and Ron sensed that that was a good idea, so they left the room too, leaving Draco and Hermione all alone.
Draco moved over on the bed and gave Hermione a hug.
"Draco, I don't want you to get in trouble, but I really appreciate you wanting to come with me," Hermione said.
"No problem, Hermione. I want you to know, that all those things I said to you earlier, I meant them all; you are the other half of me," Draco said, kissing Hermione gently on the forehead.
"As are you to me," Hermione said, relaxing in Draco's arms.
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A/N: Hey guys! (Jenn here) Well, I really hoped you liked this chapter. I felt bad for not getting the previous one up sooner, so I wrote this as soon as I could. I cannot believe it; we have 52 reviews! I am going ecstatic, (just ask Catie) that is so cool! Thank you so much to the people who reviewed chapter 10:
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