Hogwarts Reunion

Chapter 14 - Wedding Plans & A Pregnancy

Draco didn't sleep. All night he tossed and turned but his thoughts had been filled with Hermione and the kids and their leaving. Ever since she had saved his life Hermione had held a special place in his heart because it was something that he could never repay. And tomorrow they would be leaving and he was going to miss them, even though he knew that the separation was only temporary. His feelings towards her troubled him; he liked Hermione, respected her and enjoyed her letters and now her company but there was something else there, he could feel it.

Draco may have lied through his teeth at times to save his own skin but he had always made a policy to be honest with himself, and if he was honest the feelings that he had towards Hermione were more than just like. There was lust, he desired her and was happy with that because he knew that it would make it easier for when the time came for the two of them to consummate their marriage, and make their child. Finally at dawn with the coming of a new day Draco realised what his feelings were and they had him sitting bolt upright in bed and a cold sweat on his brow. He, Draco Malfoy, was in love with Hermione Granger. If he hadn't been in such a panic he would have laughed at the irony of the situation.

It was with this realization that another horrible realization came; Hermione could never love him. She had lost her heart to Weasley and when he died she had vowed never to love again. Draco laughed mockingly at himself. It seemed almost fitting that when he finally fell in love it would be with a woman that would never love him in return.

*****************************************************************

"Well kids, I guess that it is time now for you to tell us what you think," Hermione paused, she was normally very confident in knowing what to say to the kids but this was such an important issue, that she was at a loss for the right words. Sensing this Draco stepped in.

"I must say that I have enjoyed having you here this week, and I am going to miss you when you're gone," Draco smiled at the kids, "but I think that it is time for the twelve of you to get down to business. So if it makes it easier for you, Hermione and I are going to go outside to the rose garden and enjoy the sunshine. When you have finished you can come outside and find us, ok?" Draco stood and held out a hand to Hermione who accepted it and they walked outside hand in hand.

*****************************************************************

"Ok, what are we going to do?" Wills asked, taking the lead after they had sat there staring at each other for five minutes.

"I think that they like each other," said Immy innocently.

"They said that they loved each other dummy!" said Robby. Immy looked as if she may cry and Daphne put her arm around her shoulders.

"Don't be mean Robby," Daphne scolded. "Besides, we know that they don't. Tate over heard them talking! But I think that they really do love each other but don't want to admit it." The twins nodded in agreement.

"So are we going to let them get married?" asked Trav, confused.

"Of course," said Jake, "But we have to get them to admit they are in love, that way they don't get divorced, like they said that they would."

"I can't wait to have a new brother or sister," said Riles.

"They wouldn't be your real brother or sister," said Robby.

"If Draco and Mione get married they said that they would adopt us and they would be our new mummy and daddy, so that means if they have a baby they would be our real brother or sister!" said Riles indignantly.

"He's right," said Jake.

"So it is up to us to make them admit they love each other?" asked Taylah, the rest of the group nodded.

"Ok, so now we have to do everything possible to make them admit they love each other, that way we get to be a family forever!" said Daphne.

Each of the kids missed their real parents, but they had grown accustomed to their large, new family and even though only the twins were related by blood they all considered each other as a sibling. So to be adopted and become an official family was very important to them, something that they did not want to give up.

"Ok, we go out now and tell them that they can get married." Jake stood up and the rest followed suite.

"How are we going to make them admit it?" asked Tate, who had up until then been silent. At his question they all turned and sat down again.

"I've got it.," said Jake and they bent in closer so no one missed his whispered words.

*****************************************************************

"A Knut for your thoughts," Draco murmured to Hermione who had been silent since they left the violet room.

Hermione had been thinking over her talk with Hannah and really thought that it was a good idea if she owled Ginny for some advice.

"I was just thinking that I should owl Ginny, and see if she wants to have lunch with me this week." Hermione looked up at Draco who looked thoughtful himself. Hermione didn't lie. she just omitted all that she had been thinking about.

"From the frown on your face I thought that it was something more serious than that." Draco said.

"Lunch with Ginny is a very serious matter," she smiled up at him.

"Have you enjoyed your week here?" Draco asked her quietly. Surprised at his question Hermione looked up at him but he was facing away from her and she couldn't read his eyes.

"Of course I have, it has been very enlightening for me." Hermione said and it was his turn to look at her oddly.

"What do you mean 'enlightening'?" Draco asked worried, enlightening didn't sound like a good thing.

"Now don't go getting all up tight now! I mean it in a good way, this week has been great because I got to learn a lot about you and I enjoyed staying at your house. Though, I must admit your dad's part of the house was a little morbid."

"What, black walls and blood red carpet not your style?" He asked dryly.

"Draco! It didn't have black walls, though there was some blood red carpet, but I don't know that part of the house felt. cold."

"Just like him. Well after we get married you are welcome to change it."

"So you want us to live here?" Hermione was curious. It had been something that she had thought about but never found the right time to question him.

"Well this house is bigger, and it has been in my family for generations. Besides, you don't own Granger House do you?" Draco asked.

"No, the Ministry does. So Malfoy Manor will be home.now that's something that I never thought that I would hear myself say!" Hermione said with a soft laugh.

"Well I never thought that I would marry a muggle-born, let alone you. So I guess were even," he quipped.

"When would we get married?" Hermione asked him.

"As soon as possible." Draco said immediately, and inwardly winced, he sounded like an over eager child, and he quickly glanced at Hermione to see her reaction.

"I think that's a good idea," Hermione said just as eagerly, then gave herself a mental head slap, 'way to go Granger, scare him off!'

"Here come the kids," Draco nodded towards the group of children who were making their way slowly towards where they were standing, and they both let out a silent sigh of relief at not having to face questions that they weren't ready to answer.

"Have you all come to a decision?" Hermione asked timidly, though she smiled at the children.

"Yes," said Jake, "we have." Inside the kids had decided that Jake would be their spokesperson. "We liked living here this week with you Draco, and Mione really likes you, and so do we. So we decided that we want you two to get married, right?" Jake looked at the rest of the kids who were all nodding. Draco and Hermione both smiled and Hermione opened her arms and Immy ran into them for a big hug, then the rest of the kids surged forward and hugged Hermione and Draco. *****************************************************************

"Thank you so much for this week Draco, and for our time at the reunion, the past two weeks have been the best that I have had in the longest time." Hermione said quietly, the kids were each in their rooms looking for any forgotten items and Hermione and Draco were waiting for them.

"The house is going to be quiet with out all of you."

"Well it isn't going to be for that long. We'll be back before you know it, and then you will be wishing us all away again." Hermione smiled at him and he replied with a smile of his own.

They were standing close to one another and without thinking Draco lent in and kissed her smiling lips. The kiss was soft and sweet at first but as soon as Draco tasted her lips he couldn't help himself, he pulled her close to him and deepened the kiss. Hermione's arms snaked their way around his neck and her hands ran through his hair. Draco put one arm around her waist keeping her close to him as his other went up to cup her cheek. The sweet smell of apples lingered around her and Draco breathed in deeply. He broke the kiss and left his forehead against hers. They looked deep into each other's eyes, Draco's had turned a sky blue colour and Hermione's a deep chocolate brown. Draco smiled mischievously at her.

"Well that was nice." He said.

"Just nice?" Hermione raised and eyebrow.

"Maybe we should try again and see if I can revise my opinion." Hermione smile cheekily at him and this time she initiated the kiss. It was, if possible, more passionate the first, Hermione slowly leant back from the kiss and gently nibbled on his bottom lip, which had him groaning. Hermione smirked in a very Draco way and he laughed softly.

"You know if the kids weren't here."

"Yeah, promises, promises," Hermione said naughtily. "Speaking of the children, I think that I heat them now."

*****************************************************************

"So when is the wedding?" Ginny sat across from Hermione, they were at Ginny's favorite café in Diagon Alley.

"We decided that we want to get married in a month, that way we have enough time to get everything ready. And there is some stuff that Draco wants to do the Manor, so the kids feel at home there. You know, I think that I am starting to get excited!" Hermione and Ginny shared a giggle.

"Of course you're getting excited! It isn't every day that you get married," Ginny smiled over at Hermione. "You know, this is nice. We haven't done this in the longest time." Ginny sighed.

"Well we've both been busy. And the time just seems to fly." Hermione and Ginny were both silent, and Hermione absent-mindedly stirred her skinny coffee.

"Hey, I have some good news," Ginny smiled brilliantly over at Hermione.

"Well, what is it then?" Hermione asked, Ginny's smile was infectious and Hermione couldn't help but return it with one of her own.

"I'm pregnant!" Hermione squealed in delight and she got up and hugged Ginny.

"Congratulation's! That is fantastic!"

"Harry and I are so happy! We have been trying for a little while and it is great now that it has finally happened, though Harry is nervous. He woke up in the middle of the night last night, in a panic to ask me is we had bought a cot yet, can you believe it?" Hermione and Ginny laughed together.

"Do you know what you are having?" Hermione asked.

"Yeah, twins! Can you believe? I tell you, what if they turn out like their uncles.?" Hermione laughed.

"You and Harry are going to have your hands full!"

"Yeah, I think that I am having a girl and a boy, but Harry thinks that I am having two boys."

"How many children do you want?" Hermione asked, she already had twelve and she and Draco planned on having another, which would make thirteen. If professor Trelawny were here she would force Hermione to have another because thirteen was a unlucky number.

"Well, were not sure, I don't think that I want as many as you or mum. Maybe four. Harry and I haven't decided yet. I guess we will see how we go with the twins."

Hermione and Ginny spent the better part of an hour talking about babies, Hermione's coming wedding, and in general catching up, and Hermione couldn't have been happier.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

A/N: So guys, what did you think?? Did I fool you with the chapter title? I hope that I did because otherwise where is the fun for me? Lol!

Sorry about the delay with the chapter, but I have had a really busy couple of weeks! Hopefully now I will be able to get out more chapters to you sooner! I will try my best! :)

Hey I am just assuming that everyone who reads my story is female, out of curiosity are there any guys reading this? It not that I have a preference for guys or girls reading my story but I have to admit to being curious. now what did they say about that cat? Lol!

Do you know the more I read over what I write in my a/n's I realise how odd I am. oh well! Your still reading (I hope!) so that is all that matters! :)

This chapter is dedicated to all the lovely people who reviewed, YOU GUYS ROCK!! Hehe!

And for the personal thank-you's!

Gurlz thang (Gamegirl3) - Thank you so much! I only update as often as I do because whenever I have an idea I jot it down and then type it up (I am getting really quick! Lol!) and then yeah. I some how find time and since I only have 2 weeks left of classes for the year I should be able to dedicate more time to this fic and another one that I am writing at the moment! I don't really have any pointers but like I said it helps if you write down all of your ideas because it makes it easier for you! Thanks for saying that I am talented, I don't really think that I am so your review really meant a lot to me, thanks! * Hugs * :) And I will loot out for your work, I can't wait to read it.

Cailin - Hehe! Thanks once again, your reviews are much welcomed!

Jenny - Um I have a number in mind. now you can guess it! Lol! I'm glad that you like that chapter. I really value your reviews! They help me so much! :)

Hermione182 - lol, thanks! They approved!

br*tney - I hadn't seen Hannah like that. I will have to work on it! And Ginny is in this chapter!

Danika - Thank you so much for your review!! Your reviews never fail to make me smile! Your not a dork, I think that I should get that honor because I am the one writing a Harry Potter fan fiction! Lol I look forward to your e-mail and don't stress about spelling mistakes, I make them with regularity, all I can say is thank Merlin for spell check on Word! Hehe! I do hope that Chapter 14 lives up to your expectations though.

Meg - Thanks again. did you like this chapter?

Pampers - Thanks for you review. I'm glad that you like it so much, I will keep writing this fic until the end because I am enjoying writing it so much! I try to update once a week, on a Thursday so keep a look out for it! Thanks for thinking that I am a great writer.

Weirdo-loser-freak - Thanks for the song, it made my day! Lol! I take it you like that chapter then. Hehe!

G-unit-ryda - You could tell me that you loved my story a million times and I would still want to hear it more. lol! Thanks for the review!

DanceChic0869 - Another song! You gotta love them! Thank you!

Captain Oblivious - Brilliant review! Hehe, you made me laugh! Thanks! I think that you would have got cursed for that though.

Skittles713 - Ta! :)

Kili-2 - Thank you!

Snowbear - Thanks for your honesty. but never fear there will be lots of romance.

Alka - Thanks for both of the reviews, and the name suggestion!

Kitty Kat 55 - I'm not sure. I think that they will all go, well at this stage anyway! Thanks for the review!

Elf girl - Ta for the review, hope you like this chapter too!

Azn-Sweetie - What do you think of this chapter?

Draco's-Girl81 - Thanks for the review!

Serpena - Thanks as always! I'm glad you liked it, not to good with the spacing stuff so whenever I post it is potluck!

A.J. D'Angelo - Thanks for your review

Trinka - As always thanks for being my Beta!! I was going to change the ending. but I am being slack so I will make the next chapter a little more exciting!