Chapter 10
Draco was first to open his eyes the next morning. Flashes of the previous night were emerging from his memory as he smiled down on his sleeping bride. 'She is so adorable when she sleeps' he thought as he smiled and planted a soft kiss on the top of her head. Sunlight was just beginning to stream through the dark green curtains and their first day as husband and wife was just getting started.
Carefully the blonde slid off the bed and walked into the bathroom. For a moment he stared at his reflection in the mirror. He was still that stunningly handsome blonde he had always been, but there was something different. He was happy. For the first time in his life he was actually happy. He seemed to have a glow about him now. He smiled at his reflection. His life suddenly had a meaning. He turned on the cold tap and splashed water on his still sleepy face. Blotting his face dry his train of thought continued to run on. 'This was the best decision of my life. I can't wait to start a family with her. Our kids will get my rugged good looks, and her brains. We can't go wrong' he thought with a laugh.
He turned on the shower and waited for room to get steamy before stripping off his clothes and stepping in. He quickly rinsed off and washed his long hair. Maybe he would gel it today, he hadn't decided yet. He turned the shower off and stepped out. He reached his hand out for a towel and found one being held out for him. There was Hermione with her arm stretched out for him. She was wearing a light pink robe over her white silk night gown. "Good morning, would you like some company in the shower" she asked with a smile.
"Well good morning" he answered back. "Would you like some breakfast, honey?" he asked as though he couldn't believe they were really married. They walked out of the room to see that breakfast had already been brought up and was being kept warm by a charm. On a small cart sat platters of pancakes, sausage, bacon, and eggs. There were also glasses of orange juice, milk, and apple juice. It was a gourmet breakfast buffet for the newlyweds. "Well, looks like we have been taken care of" Draco said to her as he grabbed himself a plate. Soon Dobby came inside the room.
"Dobby? What are you doing here?" Hermione asked him with her eyes wide in shock of seeing him in the muggle world. He continued to scurry about the room straightening things up and making the bed.
"Master Tom has called on me. He is currently, well, indisposed. He is liking to stay in the wizarding world for a little bit longer" he replied. "So I is watching his inn. I hope I can be of service to you Mr. and Mrs." he told them as he bowed and stepped out of the room.
"What do you think Tom is doing in the wizarding world?" Hermione asked just thinking out loud. She really didn't mind, but it was odd that he would send Dobby to the muggle world.
"I don't know Mya, now let's eat" he said as he sat down at a small round table set for two in the corner of the room. He sat his plate down in front of him and began to eat almost as quickly as Ron usually ate. Hermione grabbed her own plate of food and sat down across from him. Soon after they were done they began planning their day. It was their first day as a married couple. They decided to have a picnic and just sit in the room by the fire. It was going to be a very calm honey moon.
Back at the mansion everyone was waiting for the happy couple to come home. Narcissa wished that they would leave. The one thing her son and his new wife needed was time alone. And the one thing she wanted was time alone, with Tom. She had taken a liking to him, and she wanted to spend some time with him. He was beginning to love being introduced into the wizarding world again, and she loved having his company. He was very sweet to her and talked to her as an equal, something that Lucius never did. It was like she was falling in love all over again, only this time it just seemed more right.
Time went on. The newlyweds moved back into their small home, and Tom was spending more and more time around the mansion. Soon Hermione had another announcement to make.
She set the table, again. She cooked him food, she lit the candles. He was going to be so excited. She couldn't help but smile, and couldn't wait for him to walk through that door. He was at work at the Ministry, but he would be home any time now. Soon the door opened and Draco stepped through. He looked smooth as ever with hair draped over his eyes. Hermione couldn't help herself, and she ran up to him and kissed him with such a passion. He looked down at her as she pulled away and then looked at the rest of the room. He saw the table setting and the meal waiting for him. He saw the sparkle in her eye and he had an idea of what was going on. He figured it would be best if he let Hermione tell him.
"Sit down, honey" she told him as she grabbed his hand and led him to the small table. It was set for two with plates full of chicken and mashed potatoes. He sat down in the chair and looked her in the eye.
"What's up Mya?" he asked her. He could tell that she was very happy and loving every minute of this.
"Well, Draco, I'm pregnant!" she blurted out. She couldn't hold it in any longer. He grabbed her and held her tight around her waist. One tear dropped from his eye. Finally they were getting a second chance. They had been married for about six months and both had been anxious to start a family. Nine months from now they would have their chance. The two sat and ate dinner with glowing smiles and sparkling eyes. They were so happy.
The next night they made plans to go to the Burrow. It was Molly's birthday and there was going to be a huge celebration. Hermione took her time picking out the perfect dress to wear while Draco sat on the couch waiting for her.
"Hermione? Are you ready yet?" he called to her. He got an answer that he couldn't quite understand through the walls from the bathroom. Soon she was walking out and he realized that she was worth the wait. She had pulled out all the stops to look beautiful for the evening. She was wearing a new dress. It was knee-length and black. It was trimmed in pink lace and she wore strappy black heels on her feet. "What do you look so gorgeous for?" he asked her as he gave her a kiss.
"We have to tell them the good news Draco, and I wanted to look good" she answered him. This will be the best surprise for Molly. She is going to be happier than us I bet". She loved Mrs. Weasley, but she was a little crazy about these things.
"Well we need to get going or we will be late, and you know what they will say if we are late" he said to her with a smirk.
"Yeah, but we are newlyweds, they expect us to be late for that reason" she replied as she began to kiss him. Soon he had to break away or they would never get to the party. With a pop they apparated to the Burrow and the party. There was streamers hanging from the streamers and music playing in the background. Harry, Ginny, Ron, Lavender, Charlie, Bill, Narcissa, and Tom were already there. Ginny was definitely showing signs of a round middle, and Hermione wondered if she had been keeping a secret.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley entered the room, and Arthur announced it was time for cake and ice cream. The table was set and everyone took their seat. Suddenly, Draco stood up and tapped his spoon on his glass. "I have an announcement to make" he said as he got everyone's attention. Everyone looked up at him and expected him to say something about Molly's birthday. "I don't want to take away from the happy occasion of Mrs. Weasley's birthday, but I have something that you should all know, and if I don't tell you I know you will be mad." By this time everyone was really wondering what he could be talking about. "Our Hermione is pregnant. I just found out last night. We are finally getting our second chance at a family" he announced with a big grin on his face. Cheering came from all around the table with shouts of congratulations. Soon Harry was standing up and announcing their secret. "Well, we weren't sure when to tell you, but Ginny is pregnant too!" he blurted out. Ginny's face turned a little pink.
Molly was the first to speak up. "It's about time you told us, dear. It's been a little obvious for some time now" she said with a smile. "I am so happy, for my birthday I am getting grandchildren.
The night went on with lots of chatting and congratulations all around. Soon Harry was pulling Hermione aside to talk to her. "I just wanted to let you know how happy I am for you. And I wanted to know how you felt about all this" he asked her.
"I won't lie Harry, I'm scared. The last time didn't go so well, and I'm praying that this time nothing goes wrong" she told him as she looked down at her feet. She was ashamed for having feelings like this.
"Hermione I totally understand. I see why you are scared, but you do know that we are going to watch over you, and nothing will go wrong. You are going to have a beautiful baby that will grow up in a loving family, and go to school with my baby". He pulled her into a hug. "Congratulations Mione" he whispered into her ear. "Now go find Draco. I bet he is looking for you".
She gave him a final squeeze and went off to find Draco. Harry did always make her feel happy. They stayed at the party for a long time. It was always great to be with the family. Narcissa and Tom disappeared from the party early on, and now Draco and Hermione were ready to do the same. They hated to leave, but it was very late and they were very tired. With another pop they apparated back to their home, and fell asleep in each other's arms like they did every night.
A/N: Sorry for the delay in updating. Lot's of exams to take care of up here. I hope you like it, and as always REVIEW! If you have any ideas let me know, I appreciate your input!
Draco was first to open his eyes the next morning. Flashes of the previous night were emerging from his memory as he smiled down on his sleeping bride. 'She is so adorable when she sleeps' he thought as he smiled and planted a soft kiss on the top of her head. Sunlight was just beginning to stream through the dark green curtains and their first day as husband and wife was just getting started.
Carefully the blonde slid off the bed and walked into the bathroom. For a moment he stared at his reflection in the mirror. He was still that stunningly handsome blonde he had always been, but there was something different. He was happy. For the first time in his life he was actually happy. He seemed to have a glow about him now. He smiled at his reflection. His life suddenly had a meaning. He turned on the cold tap and splashed water on his still sleepy face. Blotting his face dry his train of thought continued to run on. 'This was the best decision of my life. I can't wait to start a family with her. Our kids will get my rugged good looks, and her brains. We can't go wrong' he thought with a laugh.
He turned on the shower and waited for room to get steamy before stripping off his clothes and stepping in. He quickly rinsed off and washed his long hair. Maybe he would gel it today, he hadn't decided yet. He turned the shower off and stepped out. He reached his hand out for a towel and found one being held out for him. There was Hermione with her arm stretched out for him. She was wearing a light pink robe over her white silk night gown. "Good morning, would you like some company in the shower" she asked with a smile.
"Well good morning" he answered back. "Would you like some breakfast, honey?" he asked as though he couldn't believe they were really married. They walked out of the room to see that breakfast had already been brought up and was being kept warm by a charm. On a small cart sat platters of pancakes, sausage, bacon, and eggs. There were also glasses of orange juice, milk, and apple juice. It was a gourmet breakfast buffet for the newlyweds. "Well, looks like we have been taken care of" Draco said to her as he grabbed himself a plate. Soon Dobby came inside the room.
"Dobby? What are you doing here?" Hermione asked him with her eyes wide in shock of seeing him in the muggle world. He continued to scurry about the room straightening things up and making the bed.
"Master Tom has called on me. He is currently, well, indisposed. He is liking to stay in the wizarding world for a little bit longer" he replied. "So I is watching his inn. I hope I can be of service to you Mr. and Mrs." he told them as he bowed and stepped out of the room.
"What do you think Tom is doing in the wizarding world?" Hermione asked just thinking out loud. She really didn't mind, but it was odd that he would send Dobby to the muggle world.
"I don't know Mya, now let's eat" he said as he sat down at a small round table set for two in the corner of the room. He sat his plate down in front of him and began to eat almost as quickly as Ron usually ate. Hermione grabbed her own plate of food and sat down across from him. Soon after they were done they began planning their day. It was their first day as a married couple. They decided to have a picnic and just sit in the room by the fire. It was going to be a very calm honey moon.
Back at the mansion everyone was waiting for the happy couple to come home. Narcissa wished that they would leave. The one thing her son and his new wife needed was time alone. And the one thing she wanted was time alone, with Tom. She had taken a liking to him, and she wanted to spend some time with him. He was beginning to love being introduced into the wizarding world again, and she loved having his company. He was very sweet to her and talked to her as an equal, something that Lucius never did. It was like she was falling in love all over again, only this time it just seemed more right.
Time went on. The newlyweds moved back into their small home, and Tom was spending more and more time around the mansion. Soon Hermione had another announcement to make.
She set the table, again. She cooked him food, she lit the candles. He was going to be so excited. She couldn't help but smile, and couldn't wait for him to walk through that door. He was at work at the Ministry, but he would be home any time now. Soon the door opened and Draco stepped through. He looked smooth as ever with hair draped over his eyes. Hermione couldn't help herself, and she ran up to him and kissed him with such a passion. He looked down at her as she pulled away and then looked at the rest of the room. He saw the table setting and the meal waiting for him. He saw the sparkle in her eye and he had an idea of what was going on. He figured it would be best if he let Hermione tell him.
"Sit down, honey" she told him as she grabbed his hand and led him to the small table. It was set for two with plates full of chicken and mashed potatoes. He sat down in the chair and looked her in the eye.
"What's up Mya?" he asked her. He could tell that she was very happy and loving every minute of this.
"Well, Draco, I'm pregnant!" she blurted out. She couldn't hold it in any longer. He grabbed her and held her tight around her waist. One tear dropped from his eye. Finally they were getting a second chance. They had been married for about six months and both had been anxious to start a family. Nine months from now they would have their chance. The two sat and ate dinner with glowing smiles and sparkling eyes. They were so happy.
The next night they made plans to go to the Burrow. It was Molly's birthday and there was going to be a huge celebration. Hermione took her time picking out the perfect dress to wear while Draco sat on the couch waiting for her.
"Hermione? Are you ready yet?" he called to her. He got an answer that he couldn't quite understand through the walls from the bathroom. Soon she was walking out and he realized that she was worth the wait. She had pulled out all the stops to look beautiful for the evening. She was wearing a new dress. It was knee-length and black. It was trimmed in pink lace and she wore strappy black heels on her feet. "What do you look so gorgeous for?" he asked her as he gave her a kiss.
"We have to tell them the good news Draco, and I wanted to look good" she answered him. This will be the best surprise for Molly. She is going to be happier than us I bet". She loved Mrs. Weasley, but she was a little crazy about these things.
"Well we need to get going or we will be late, and you know what they will say if we are late" he said to her with a smirk.
"Yeah, but we are newlyweds, they expect us to be late for that reason" she replied as she began to kiss him. Soon he had to break away or they would never get to the party. With a pop they apparated to the Burrow and the party. There was streamers hanging from the streamers and music playing in the background. Harry, Ginny, Ron, Lavender, Charlie, Bill, Narcissa, and Tom were already there. Ginny was definitely showing signs of a round middle, and Hermione wondered if she had been keeping a secret.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley entered the room, and Arthur announced it was time for cake and ice cream. The table was set and everyone took their seat. Suddenly, Draco stood up and tapped his spoon on his glass. "I have an announcement to make" he said as he got everyone's attention. Everyone looked up at him and expected him to say something about Molly's birthday. "I don't want to take away from the happy occasion of Mrs. Weasley's birthday, but I have something that you should all know, and if I don't tell you I know you will be mad." By this time everyone was really wondering what he could be talking about. "Our Hermione is pregnant. I just found out last night. We are finally getting our second chance at a family" he announced with a big grin on his face. Cheering came from all around the table with shouts of congratulations. Soon Harry was standing up and announcing their secret. "Well, we weren't sure when to tell you, but Ginny is pregnant too!" he blurted out. Ginny's face turned a little pink.
Molly was the first to speak up. "It's about time you told us, dear. It's been a little obvious for some time now" she said with a smile. "I am so happy, for my birthday I am getting grandchildren.
The night went on with lots of chatting and congratulations all around. Soon Harry was pulling Hermione aside to talk to her. "I just wanted to let you know how happy I am for you. And I wanted to know how you felt about all this" he asked her.
"I won't lie Harry, I'm scared. The last time didn't go so well, and I'm praying that this time nothing goes wrong" she told him as she looked down at her feet. She was ashamed for having feelings like this.
"Hermione I totally understand. I see why you are scared, but you do know that we are going to watch over you, and nothing will go wrong. You are going to have a beautiful baby that will grow up in a loving family, and go to school with my baby". He pulled her into a hug. "Congratulations Mione" he whispered into her ear. "Now go find Draco. I bet he is looking for you".
She gave him a final squeeze and went off to find Draco. Harry did always make her feel happy. They stayed at the party for a long time. It was always great to be with the family. Narcissa and Tom disappeared from the party early on, and now Draco and Hermione were ready to do the same. They hated to leave, but it was very late and they were very tired. With another pop they apparated back to their home, and fell asleep in each other's arms like they did every night.
A/N: Sorry for the delay in updating. Lot's of exams to take care of up here. I hope you like it, and as always REVIEW! If you have any ideas let me know, I appreciate your input!