Authors Notes: Hey everyone! Here's the next chappie. Sorry the other one wasn't as long but hopefully this one is longer. Enjoy and take care. Bye.
Love Sick
Chapter Thirty Three
Draco sat on the brown leather arm chair as his mother gave him a stern look. Her eyes were cold as they pierced right at him. Draco leaned back and waited for the reason why his mother was here in the Head Masters office although he had a very good idea why. Narcissa fidgeted with her purse waiting for the Head Master to leave them in privacy and the moment Professor Dumbledore left, Draco's mother threw a fit.
"I have never been so disappointed in my life!" Narcissa hissed.
"Save the drama. Tell me why you're here." Draco asked calmly.
"How dare you speak to me like that!" Narcissa yelled. "I am your mother, you will show me some respect while I'm here. I want you to stop acting like a child and deal with this matter seriously."
"I'm not going to marry Pansy." Draco said.
"And why in the hell not? You are having a child with her!" Narcissa hissed.
"A marriage is a big step in a relationship and frankly I'm not ready for that."
"That is bullshit. You tainted a pure blood and you shall marry her."
"Honestly, do you think you can force me?" Draco asked.
"I visited your father, told him about this whole ordeal and he is far more disappointed then I am." Narcissa said as a matter of factly. Draco rolled his eyes to this non sense. His own mother was trying to threaten him with his father as a tool. This was far more aggravating then he thought.
"I still won't marry her." Draco said. "You want the money so you'll do anything you can to get it back."
"Must you be so thick? How are we going to survive?" Narcissa asked angrily.
"Like everyone else. Get a damn job!" Draco said.
"I had enough of this rude behavior. I am warning you Draco, marry her or you shall pay the price." Narcissa said as she rose to her feet.
"You know what I don't understand, how you can be so cruel to try and force two people who aren't in love. It makes me wonder if your own marriage was real or not." Draco said calmly. Narcissa glared at him for a while before picking her coat up.
"Sometimes love doesn't conquer all. Remember that Draco. We all make sacrifices." Narcissa said calmly. Draco was taken back by her quick change in attitude.
"You don't love father?" Draco asked. Narcissa didn't say anything. Draco watched her face become pale. "I can see why. A heartless man if you ask me." Then without warning Narcissa slapped Draco across the cheek leaving a burning sting.
"NEVER, never speak about your father like that!!!" Narcissa yelled as she walked out of the office leaving Draco standing there shocked. Draco felt hurt that his own mother was against him. How could she care about such a man? Even if he was once loving to her why would she allow herself to be taunted by him? Either way his mother will not threaten him. Draco walked out of the office quietly rubbing his cheek as he made his way to Potions class. Professor Snape as usual was deducting points from Gryfindor's when Draco walked inside. He slipped in his seat quietly reading the instructions on the board.
Professor Snape gave one glare at him before returning to his own seat to watch his students start their assignments. Draco got up to get the materials the same time Hermione did and she kept staring at him oddly.
"What?" Draco asked.
"Are you all right?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Draco replied picking up his cauldren and walking back to his seat. Draco sat down for the next forty minutes of class trying his best not to think about his mother. Blaise a few times tried to make conversation and as usual Draco lazily ignored him. After class ended Draco headed straight to the common room, he needed a rest. Once he entered the room he threw his school bag to the corner and slumped against the couch.
"Draco?" Hermione said confused seeing him lying down staring straight at the white plain ceiling. Draco hadn't even heard her coming in and jumped up.
"Yeah?" Draco asked.
"What are you doing alone here?" Hermione asked. Draco shrugged and leaned back against the couch. "It's lunch time! Aren't you hungry?"
"No."
"What's the matter?" Hermione asked worriedly. "The Draco I know doesn't pass up food."
"Well the Draco you know isn't hungry." Draco replied dryly.
"Fine. Stay here." Hermione said as she walked out of the room. Draco needed time alone to think of the biggest mess he was in. But little did he know it was nothing compared to the mess he will find out next.
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"Are you sure? Her due date is suppose to be in a month!" Draco yelled angrily at Madame Pomfrey. Draco was beginning to get very worried. His first child was going to be premature and he didn't know anything about fatherhood. His palms were beginning to sweat and he felt unsure and confused.
"Yes, yes I know! But she is having a contraction! It's time." Madame Pomfrey yelled back agitated. Pansy was sitting up on the bed near them huffing and puffing holding on to the ends of the bed. Her face screwed up into so much pain. Draco couldn't believe this was more real then ever. Here was Pansy lying on a bed in the hospital wing in pain while he was edgy and nervous.
Her friends were outside in the waiting room and so was Hermione. Draco was called down during Defense Against Dark Arts class and Hermione had excused herself as well to come with him. Professor McGonall went to make calls to Draco's mother and Pansy's parents.
"STOP FIGHTING!" Pansy screamed. Draco ran to her side and held her hand trying to calm her down from any stress. Pansy was wearing her baby blue night gown which was hiked up to her knees.
"Sorry okay. I just can't believe you're having it now." Draco said worriedly. Pansy shook her head and shut her eyes as she bit her lip from screaming in pain. Draco watched Madame Pomfrey grab towels, bowls and set herself to work.
"She will deliver this child through labor. I gave her a potion to quicken the process so it doesn't take more then an hour." She said. Draco's eyes widen in surprise. He couldn't imagine watching a woman suffer so much pain to have a child. Draco shut his own eyes trying not to disgust himself. Pansy squeezed his hand tightly. Draco opened her eyes to watch her sweaty face and damp hair cling to the sides of her face. Thank god I'm a guy. Poor Pansy... OUCH!
"Ow!" Draco winced Pansy had just clawed her nails into his hand and he could see blood dripping down.
"S-s-sorry." Pansy stuttered in between takes of breath.
"It's okay. Just breath okay. Breath." Draco said calmly as he brushed her blonde hair back from her face with his spare hand. Madame Pomfrey spread Pansy's leg and placed some towels on the foot of the bed.
"All right young lady, I want you to push as hard as you can." Madame Pomfrey ordered. Pansy nodded her head vigorously as she continued to pant.
"Now push!" Madame Pomfrey commanded. Pansy struggled to push and Draco supported her back to help her push. Pansy stopped pushing to take in short breaths and then repeated the process. Pansy bit her lips a few times and huffed then went on to pushing once again. This was the slowest process Draco had ever seen.
"Come on Pansy, you can do it." Draco uttered. Tears fell down her eyes as Pansy struggled to push. Draco now lost all feel on his hand as she tightened her grip.
"I can't. I can't." Pansy yelled.
"Yes, you can. Come on." Draco said encouragingly.
"Push dear, the baby is almost out. Push." Madame Pomfrey ordered.
"You hear that, the baby is almost out. Come on!" Draco said.
"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts. I can't. Oh god! Someone kill me now!" Pansy screamed. Draco brushed her hair back and rubbed her back encouragingly.
"Come on Pansy. You're almost there." Draco said. Pansy took in a deep breath and pushed as hard as she could. Pain swelled up her face causing her to turn redder then Ron's hair.
"That's it dear. Just a little bit more. Don't stop now." Madame Pomfrey said calmly. Pansy put her head back and closed her eyes, tears streaming down each cheek. Draco felt so horrible that she was going through so much pain and he couldn't do anything to help her ease.
"Pansy, you can do it." Draco coed. Pansy shook her head in protest as her hair dangled across her face once more.
"I can't!!! Aaah!" Pansy screamed. Draco grimaced and held on to her back tighter trying his best to support her weight.
"One more good push dear. One more." Madame Pomfrey said. Pansy took in a deep breath and bit her lip as she pushed once more in agonizing pain. She pushed for a long period of time holding her breath which made her face almost blue. Draco glanced at Madame Pomfrey who seemed to be frantic and busy. Pansy then fell back across the bed breathing really hard. Draco heard a whimpering then a tiny scream that's when Draco's stomach lurched. Madame Pomfrey held a small baby wrapped in white towels.
"It's a baby girl." Madame Pomfrey said smiling at them. Draco had lost all thought, all feeling. Here was his baby, their baby. Madame Pomfrey walked over to his side as she showed them the small baby. She was red and her eyes were shut tightly. An overwelming feeling crept up inside him making all the nervous and concern leave him automatically.
"Do you think you are up to holding her?" Madame Pomfrey asked Pansy. Pansy nodded and held her arms out to hold the baby. Madame Pomfrey calmly placed the baby in her hands and Pansy began to cry in tears.
"She's so beautiful." Pansy said shakingly.
"Yeah, she sure is." Draco nodded in agreement. The baby had a cute button nose and the tiniest hands he had ever seen. "Can I hold her?" Draco asked. Pansy passed the baby over to him gently and Draco couldn't believe how light and delicate she was. The baby was sound a sleep in a matter of seconds. Unknowingly a tear came down, Draco was now officially a father. They sat there together watching their tiny baby sleep for a few minutes when Madame Pomfrey returned.
"Listen, I have to clean this child up and Pansy you need to sleep. As for you Draco, I think you should take a rest yourself. " Madame Pomfrey said kindly. Draco nodded and gave the baby to Madame Pomfrey and rose from his seat when Pansy's arm grabbed him.
"Draco I need to tell you something." Pansy said worriedly. Draco sat back down and stared at her with confusion. Not now...
"Yes?" Draco asked.
"It's about my parents." She replied. "I told them about not wanting to get married and they went crazy as I predicted. I got angry at them for treating me like a child as though I don't know what I'm talking about so I told them I don't need them."
"I understand, my mom is not too pleased herself." Draco said calmly.
"Draco can I still live with you?" She asked.
"Of course! You shouldn't even ask. Once you are well, I will help you settle in the Manor." Draco said.
"Thanks." Pansy smiled as she leaned in to give him a hug. Pansy quickly winced and laid back down on the bed.
"Take a rest. We will talk about the baby later on tonight." Draco said quickly. Pansy nodded and Draco rose to his feet gathering his school bag and his cloak and left. Once Draco came into the waiting room he found Dora, Millicent, Hermione, Ginny, Blaise and even Harry. Hermione was sitting quietly next to Harry, Blaise and Ginny were cuddling in a corner and two of Pansy's friends were talking to each other.
"Draco.." Hermione said calmly, she ran up to him and gave him a warm embrace. "Congratulation."
"Ah...thanks. What are you all doing here?" Draco asked.
"To give our congrats, silly!" Ginny said her arms wrapped around Blaise's waist while his arm was over her shoulder.
"Well mate? Aren't you going to tell us if its a boy or girl?" Blaise asked with a grin on his face.
"A baby girl." Draco said smugly.
"Awww...that's so cute. I am so excited to see her." Dora said quickly. Draco was thankful that she had forgotten about the kiss he gave her, she was drunk and probably didn't remember anything she did.
"Can we go see her?" Millicent asked.
"She's sleeping right now. A woman who just went through labor wouldn't be up for a good friendly chat." Draco replied. Millicent nodded and handed Draco a gift wrapped bag. "What's this?" He asked.
"It's a present from Dora and me to you and Pansy. It's a few baby things." Millicent said.
"Umm...Thanks." Draco said surprised. All this happy business was new to him, he never imagined girls would be this excited about babies. Ginny smiled and also passed him a geen gift bag. "Let me guess another gift for the baby?" Draco asked.
"Yeah, me and Blaise went through the trouble to find green and silver blankets and other accesories." Ginny said.
"Right..." Draco said shocked. He glanced over at Hermione who hadn't said a word and then at Harry who still was sitting down watching the group. Draco presumed he only came for Hermione's sake because he didn't seem much interested in them.
"I got a gift too but I left it in the common room." Hermione said biting her lip. Draco nodded and gave her a kiss on the forehead. He probably won't be able to go through all of this without her.
"Well guys as much as this is cool I need to take a long rest." Draco said.
"Sure you do man, your ear drums must be broken. We even heard all the screaming." Blaise said. Draco smirked at him and then headed for the door, Hermione walked along side him. She kept quiet the whole time and Draco wondered what was bugging her. He knew she couldn't be too pleased about the whole thing, he won't if Hermione was having someone else's baby. But as long as she promised to be there for him, he would do the same.
As soon as the portrait hole opened and they both entered he threw himself on the couch. He was stressed out and tired. He needed to be back at the hospital later on to choose a name for the baby and also bring Pansy to the Manor. Professor Dumbledore had allowed her to leave two months before school ended because of their circumstances. However, Draco had to finish his school year.
Hermione sat on the other couch and curled up. She watched him and Draco could feel her eyes studing him. Draco couldn't stand the silence any more.
"Hermione, what's on your mind?" Draco asked.
"Nothing." Hermione said quickly.
"Come on, I know you're not happy about the whole thing but at least let me know. It's better then this unbearable silence." Draco said.
"I'm happy..." Hermione said quickly as though she was trying to convince herself.
"Right." Draco said. He didn't want to push her or get her upset but he just needed to know.
"Fine, if you want to know. I'm not happy, I mean it's hard to be happy about something like this. The guy I'm with is having a child with another woman. I'm not asking for a fight though." Hermione confessed.
"I'm not looking for a fight either. And I get were you're coming from, believe me I do. But like I said before Hermione, I will be with you. No matter what." Draco said calmly. Hermione nodded and stared at the fire. He could see she was doubting him and Draco needed to do something that will never make her doubt again. Somehow he will think of a way to keep her. That's when it hit him, Draco sat up on the couch and stared at Hermione. Why hadn't I thought about it before? A smile crept up on his face and Hermione stared at him confused. Draco knew exactly what to do to have her forever. But he need to do a lot of preparation. God, I hope it's the right thing...