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An: hey everyone - here's my fourth chapter...hopefully it updated before nora and andii leave for camp so they can read it. i might go back and reload my chapters sometime next week fixing slight errors - i won't change anything but i read it over and found some stuff wrong. today is july 9th...one of my ex-best friends/ex-boyfriend birthdays -how fuuun. just this time last year i was making his card and present and all and was going to his surprise party now we don't even talk. oh well he's become quite the asshole (excuse my language). okay well back to the story news...this isn't my favotite chapter but i thought it was cute. it does involve slight kissing/snogging whatever you call it. i wasn't sure what to even rate my story so there might be a few scenes that have some risky material in them...this is not one of them. i will warn you though in my author's note at the beginning of the chapter if there's any sexual related things. some people just don't want to read that. but okay on with the story...

Chapter 4 – Dinner and a Thunderstorm

The Weasley group (including Hermione and Harry) arrived back at the Burrow after a very...bumpy ride. They had all tried to floo at once; apparently it wasn't such a good idea.

As they all landed on the floor of the living room in a heap Mrs. Weasley came rushing in.

"What's going on? What happened to you lot?" she exclaimed.

"Oh nothing mum, we all tried to floo back at the same time...it didn't exactly go well." Fred answered her while getting up and dusting himself off before offering his hand to Hermione who was the closest.

"You all flooed at the same time?" Mrs. Weasley asked. After all of them nodded she continued. "What were you THINKING?! You should all have known better than to do that. You could've gotten yourselves killed!"

"Mum it's okay we're all fine." George said as the rest of them got up off the floor.

"But..." Mrs. Weasley started before she was cut off.

"Honey they're fine. I'm sure they've had a tiring day just as we did. Why don't we go into the kitchen and have dinner." Mr. Weasley said taking her arm and guiding her in the kitchen gesturing for the kids to follow.

"Oh yea, dad, mum, why was the Order called?" Ron asked. They were all at the table just about to say grace.

Ignoring him they all said their grace. Then deciding Ron's question would have to be answered sooner or later Mr. Weasley decided now would be best.

"Well, you all know Pansy Parkinson right?" He began. After a nod from them he went on. "It seems that her and Draco Malfoy had a baby."

"They had a kid?!" the people around the table all exclaimed, except Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, with shocked expressions on their faces.

"Yes, they did. I don't want any of you coming home and telling me you're pregnant or got a girl pregnant. Do you hear me?!" Mrs. Weasley shouted. Mr. Weasley then put his hand on her arm in an attempt to calm her before he continued.

"Yes, as your mother said they did have a baby. Pansy gave birth to a little boy yesterday morning."

"But...how did we not know? Wouldn't Pansy have gotten fat?" Ron asked bluntly.

"There are spells to hide these kind of things Ron, jeez don't you read?" Hermione answered his question rolling her eyes in the process. All her comment earned was a grunt from Ron.

"Well yes as Hermione said there are spells to hid it which is why it wasn't noticeable. Apparently Draco didn't even know until he was called to the hospital. He's said he doesn't want anything to do with the baby or Pansy..."

"Obviously, who would want anything to do with her." Fred muttered.

"As I was saying, he doesn't want anything to do with them but his father is making him. The Order was trying to figure out why his father wouldn't just deny all of it seeing as it will bring shame to the family name. After all a teenager having a baby isn't exactly success. But we eventually came to the conclusion that..."

"The next Voldemort." Hermione muttered under her breath as she caught on to what Mr. Weasley was getting at. All but Harry winced at the name seeing as they were still afraid of it.

"Yes Hermione, how did you know? Well that's not really important. But yes, Lucius probably does plan on making the baby the next Dark Lord and I'm sure he himself agrees as far as we know. Snape found all this out and told Dumbledore."

"So if Harry kills the baby and the Dark Lord everything will be fine right?" Ron asked.

"Ron, it's not that simple. You know how many followers Voldemort has." Hermione stated.

"Yes Hermione is again correct, it's not that simple. But why don't we talk about something pleasant?" Mrs. Weasley said and then ventured off on a different topic.

The conversation continued all through dinner until finally they were all finished. Ginny, Hermione and Mrs. Weasley washed and put away the dishes. When they were done they then joined the guys in the living room. Conversation went on normally until finally Mrs. Weasley said it was getting late and sent them all to bed.

Tomorrow was their last day before returning to Hogwarts. They all planned on having the best year possible; after all it was Harry, Ron and Hermione's last year.

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Draco and Narcissa sat down to dinner around six and were served by the house elves. They sat in silence as neither knew what to say, they had covered all the topics that afternoon. It when on that way for a while until Narcissa finally started to talk and they discussed quidditch and school some more.

One question was sticking out in Draco's mind and he wanted the answer to it.

"Mother where did father go on business this afternoon? He finally asked.

"Honestly I don't know where your father went Draco."

"Do you at least know why he left?"

"Well..."

"Mother just tell me, there's no point in hiding it."

"Oh all right. He went to the Dark Lord's lair to discuss your and Pansy's child with him."

"But mother I don't want anything to do with the baby. Why is father making me raise him?"

"He wants to make sure you influence him and force him to become the next to the 'throne'."

"I don't get how my son," he flinched as that word came out of his mouth," can become the next Dark Lord when neither Pansy nor I are even death eaters."

"But you're both going to be."

"Mother I don't want to be a death eater."

"I know and as much as it breaks my heart you know you have to be."

"Why can't I just be neutral?" he asked with a sigh escaping his lips.

"The same reason why everyone doesn't just get along."

"I know, I know it's just not that simple."

"No it's really not."

"Mother?"

"Yes?"

"I don't want to marry Pansy. I absolutely hate her. I just cannot bloody stand her at all, she's such a slut!"

"Draco Lucius Malfoy! Do NOT use that language!" Narcissa yelled, raising her voice.

"Sorry mother..." he said softly avoiding her eyes.

"And while you don't want to marry her at the moment you don't have much of a choice in the matter." She said as her voice went back to her normal tone.

"Why though? I mean can't I pick my own bride?"

"Draco dear, we've been over this before. Your father was already planning to have you and Pansy wed, the baby just pushed it up a little."

"Yes I know, I think I'm going to go to bed early tonight, mother I'll see you in the morning." He then got up, gave her a kiss on the cheek, exited the dining hall and walked to his room.

When Draco saw it was only eight o'clock he decided to fly for a while. Leaving a not on his door in case his mother checked on him, he then mounted his broom and flew out the window.

"Not really a good night for a fly." Draco muttered to himself," It's too cloudy and I can't see many stars. I guess I'll only stay out for a bit." He flew around for a while doing flips and dives and all sorts of tricks.

Out of nowhere a crack of thunder echoed through the silence. Following it was a flash of lightning illuminating the dark sky. Draco decided it obviously wasn't safe to be flying around and started to head back down towards his open window. The rain started to come down in sheets drenching him and his clothes. Another crack of thunder sounded and then lightning again. Unfortunately for Draco it just happened to be near him. He fell off his broom, which was already slippery, down, down he went until he hit the ground with a "thud". His broom hit a second after him and shattered under the impact.

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Hermione and Ginny both shot up in bed as a crack of thunder sounded. Trying to calm down Hermione walked over to Ginny's bed and sat down. They began to talk like they normally would until anther crack sounded almost right over their house. Both of them got off the bed, not knowing what else to do they raced down the hall and up the stairs to the room Harry and Ron were sharing in the attic.

Ginny tried to open the door but it was locked. They pounded on it until finally Harry came to the door and unlocked it letting them in. As soon as the door started to open they both pushed it farther and shot into the room.

"Who is it?" Ron asked sleepily from his bed. Suddenly he felt someone sit down on his bed and snuggle close to him. "'Mione?"

"Mhmm." Came the muffled reply from Hermione who was now buried in Ron's covers.

"We – we got scared." Ginny said going over to Harry's bed and sitting down. Harry didn't know if that meant he was supposed to sit down too or stand. "Harry you don't have to stand the whole time." He guessed it was okay to sit with her so he did. As soon as he was on the bed Ginny moved closer to him and laid her head on his shoulder wrapping her arms around him.

Another crack of thunder shot through the night and both girls jumped practically into Ron and Harry's laps.

"'Mione it's okay." Ron said while wrapping his arms around her and rocking her back and forth. "It's gonna be okay, don't worry, I'm here." The only reaction he got from Hermione was for her to snuggle closer.

"Ginny are you okay?" Harry asked, seeing as she was shaking in his arms. He held her tighter and moved back so they were leaning against the wall.

"Mhmm." Was all Ginny said before she somehow got even closer to Harry. He didn't know what to do, here in his arms was Ginny, the girl he liked, what was going on?

"Harry?" Hermione's voice softly floated across the room.

"Yes 'Mione?" Harry said back.

"Are you and Gin going out yet?"

"Uhh...I uhh..." Harry stammered while he started to blush hoping no one could see.

"Harry" Ginny whispered into his ear.

"Yes Gin?"

"Kiss" was all she said. Before Harry had a chance to figure out what she was even going to do her lips went up and covered his. They kissed for a second before Ginny pulled back and looked up at him. Harry's mouth was hanging open in shock.

"Close your mouth Harry, you look like a fish." Hermione said simply teasing him.

"Uhh...Gin?" Harry asked softly.

"Yes?"

"What was that for?"

"Harry I like you."

"I like you too."

"And..."

"And what?"

"Harry!" Hermione exclaimed. "This is the part where you're supposed to ask her out."

"Uh...Gin...will you go out with me?" Ginny didn't respond she just kissed him again and when she pulled away Harry asked, "So was that a yes?" Again she didn't speak, her lips did the talking for her. Finally they broke apart from each other and she answered.

"Yes Harry I'll go out with you." It was then Harry's turn to kiss her and he did.

"Guys?" Hermione said from across the room. "You might want to stop seeing as Gin's brother is in the room and he's about to come over there and kill you Harry." That shocked them both and they sprang away from each other.

"Way to ruin a moment 'Mione." Harry said teasingly.

"Well I don't think Ron was taking that too well, were you Ron?" Hermione answered looking up at Ron and smiling.

"My best friend and my little sister," was all he could say while he just stared at them.
"Ron?" Hermione said trying to get his attention back to her.

"Yes?" he asked still not taking his eyes away from the couple across the room.

"Why are you staring at them when we're all alone in your bed and..." Hermione started seductively before Ron's lips came down upon hers cutting her off. Harry and Ginny took this as their go ahead too and started to follow suit.

All had forgotten about the thunderstorm and eventually they fell asleep. Once morning came around and they were found there was going to be trouble...

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Narcissa decided to check on Draco and see if he wanted any tea or a snack or something. When she was about to knock on his door she noticed the note hanging there. Opening it she read...

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Mother,
It was early so I decided to go for a fly before bed. I'll be back before 10, don't worry about me I'll be fine.

Love, Draco

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"Oh my gosh," Narcissa exclaimed dropping the note. She pushed open the door and ran into the room. Looking around she saw his broom case open on the floor and the window unbolted letting the rain in. "Oh no," she moaned rushing over to the window and looking out. She saw nothing but darkness. Then she looked down and in the darkness she could've sworn she saw something blonde. Racing out of the room and down the stairs she cast a warmth spell so if it was Draco she could keep him warm and alive.

Running out onto the grass she saw it was her son, laying splayed on the ground. She hurried over to him trying to find where he was through the rain. Finally she made her way to him and crouched down. Feeling his pulse she noted his was still alive but just barely. Leaning over she slid her arms under him and lifted him up gently. She carried him into the house and called for one of the house elves. The only one that came was Slinky, Draco's house elf.

"Slinky go get some warm tea, and please hurry." Narcissa said trying to see exactly how strong his pulse was.

"Yes, I will right away Mistress Cissy." Slinky replied before vanishing and returning a moment later with a tray of tea and a magical stretcher.

"Oh thank you so much Slinky, come on help me get him onto the stretcher." Together they managed to move Draco's helpless form off the floor and onto the floating stretcher. The instant he was settled on it both he and the stretcher disappeared from sight. "Where did he go Slinky?" Narcissa exclaimed reaching out and groping the air where Draco was a second ago.

"Master Draco was transported to his room, we go there now, come on Mistress Cissy no time to waste." Slinky replied over her shoulder running down the hall. Narcissa lifted up her dress and ran after her. Finally they reached Draco's room and went in. He was now lying on his bed without the stretcher underneath him.

Narcissa raced over to his side, "Draco, can you hear me?" she said gently placing her hand over his. Then turning to Slinky, "Where's the tea we had before?"

"Slinky has it Mistress Cissy, don't worry." Slinky replied while taking the tray from the pocket of her shirt and restoring it to the normal size. Taking one of the cups and filling it with tea Slinky walked over to the bed and handed it to Narcissa.

"Thank you Slinky, now what do we do?" She asked while pouring a little of the liquid down his throat.

"Would you like me to call the doctor Mistress Cissy?"

"I think we should Slinky, I don't know what else to do right now." Slinky then exited the room and a moment later came back with a young man following her.

"Oh Anthony you're here, thank god. Draco fell off his broom in the thunderstorm, I think he might've been hit by lightning." Narcissa said desperately.

The doctor made his way over to the bed and sat down. He felt Draco's pulse, listened to his heartbeat and took his temperature. Then he took out his wand and muttered "shonus iniures" a white light appeared just over his head and began to make its way over his body stopping in places to change color. Turning back to Narcissa the doctor began, "He'll be fine, he has a minor concussion, a few broken bones and a couple of bruises. Nothing I can't fix."

Narcissa didn't reply, she just sat there staring at her son. Noticing this the doctor went on and fixed Draco's injuries saving the concussion for last.

"I can't fix the concussion completely, he has to heal on his own, but I did give him a potion to help the process along. Other than that he's fine, he'll just need to rest for few days."

"But Master Draco goes back to school the day after tomorrow," Slinky said joining the doctor and Narcissa by the bed.

"Well then make sure he stays in bed all tomorrow and he'll have to take it easy for a while once he gets back to school, tell him if he doesn't he'll end up in St. Mungo's." the doctor said getting up to leave.

"Oh thank you Ant, thank you." Narcissa replied finally coming back to reality and flinging her arms around him in an embrace. "If you wait a moment I'll have Slinky fetch some money to pay you."

"Cissy, you know that I don't want you to pay me, your friendship is more than enough, keep in touch." He answered before apparating back to his house.
"Slinky leave Mistress Cissy and Master Draco alone for a bit, if you need me I will be back." Slinky said exiting the room.

Once Slinky was gone Narcissa started talking to Draco to try and wake him up, nothing seemed to work...

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An: please review if you read this cuz over the next 3 weeks im losing two of my reviewers to jesus camp - not fair. lol. nora and andii i'll miss you. but im going to be sending them the chapter through the mail. i said it to nora jokingly and she's like really? lol so now im gonna have to. well...please review and i'll try to update sometime soon...