January had snuck up on the Malfoys. They found themselves to be very busy. Draco had begun filming, and Hermione had made a resolution to get to know her new house. She had noticed that Ginny was stopping by more frequently than before, and she spent most days out gallavanting around with Tre. Hermione suspected something but everytime she asked, Ginny shook her head with a laugh.
So it came as no surprise when Ginny walked into the house unexpectedly. "Ginny, what a pleasant surprise." Hermione quickly got up from the table and hugged her friend, nearly knocking over the many plates of food on the table.
"My goodness 'Mione, you've developed quite the appetite." Ginny laughed at all the food Hermione was eating, everyone had a hunch as to why she was getting bigger.
"Yes, well... ohh dear i'm sorry to tell you, Tre isnt home." Hermione felt like Tre's mother, keeping tabs on him and telling his friends when he was around and when he was out.
"Oh i know, he went to see his brother. I didnt come for Tre though. I came to see you." Ginny smiled and walked over to the table, grabbing a one of six pieces of toast. "Have you gone to the doctors yet?" Ginny looked at Hermione who had returned to her seat.
Hermione shook her head excitedly, "I'm waiting for..." She was interrupted by the phone, where she immediately sprung from her seat to get it. "Oh, Doctor Seagal, so nice to hear from you... The results are back? Really..." Hermione had a growing smile spreading across her face, and Ginny knew exactly what the doctor had said.
"Ginny, i'm having a baby. Oh my gosh, i never thought i would be so excited to have a baby." Hermione leaned against the counter, suddenly feeling light headed.
"And Draco being the father..."Ginny adverted her eyes, a lingering pang of emotion still filled Ginny. Though she was getting over him, some factors still hurt, "Oh 'Mione i'm so excited for you. How far along are you?" Ginny smiled pushing aside her feelings.
"They said about three months." Hermione smiled from ear to ear, her cheeks turning a bright red. "I have to tell Draco" Hermione grabbed the car keys off the counter, and waved for Ginny to follow.
Hermione was able to walk right onto the set, Ginny however was to remain with the car. Hermione asked where she could find Draco and a young blonde escorted her to Studio 4. Inside Draco was practicing his lines, while they did a mock run of the scene. He saw Hermione and smiled slightly, still focusing on his lines. He called for a 15 minute break and walked over to her.
"Whats wrong?" Draco seemed concerned as he took a sip of water. Hermione had never voluntarily showed up at the studio.
"We're going to have a baby." Hermione said cheerfully as Draco choked on his water.
"We're what?" Draco's eyes told Hermione everything, and she didnt like what they were saying.
"Having a baby. I'm about three months along, which means... the first night we..." Hermione trailed off, knowing Draco could put two and two together.
"Wow, this is... unexpected. Dont get me wrong, having a baby was a part of the plan... but i... i need to get used to the idea." Draco seemed to be perspiring heavily, " So... what are you doing today?" He asked trying to change the subject.
Hermione suddenly grew upset, she thought he would be more excited than he was, "Ginny and i are going to go baby shopping. I guess i'll clear out one of our many rooms for the baby. No need for us to sit here and chat idly,
i'll let you go." With that Hermione stormed off, Draco calling after her.
Hermione got back into the car, slamming the car door.
"So, how'd it go?" Ginny asked sarcastically with a sidewards glance.
"Don't ask." Hermione barked.
"Aww, 'Mione..."
"I said... Don't. Ask." Hermione laid hard on the gas and sped off.
"Oh." Ginny whispered defeatedly.
Draco got home late, and found the house to be empty. He searched the house for Hermione, not finding her in any of her usual places. Figuring she was still out shopping, Draco walked up the stairs, exhaustion consuming him.
Draco found himself on the 3rd floor. He noticed that this floor was more open, having only 4 bedrooms and a giant loft. Draco found himself comparing each room, seeing which would best suit the new baby, he settled on the last bedroom, which for the first time he noticed, had light pouring out from the crack. He quickly walked to the door, pushing it open, he found Hermione and Ginny arranging baby furniture and toys. Both girls' heads snapped towards the direction of the door.
When Hermione saw a haggard Draco, she rolled her eyes and went back to tying the ribbon arounda bears neck.
"Oh come on Hermione." Draco pleaded
"I think i'd better go." Ginny said to herself. She hurried from the room, leaving a heavy stiffness in the air.
"You've accomplished a lot today. This room looks good." Draco stuck his hands in his pocket and looked around.
"Dont sit here and make small talk. I saw the look." Hermione set the bear down , and looked at him calmly.
"i'm just a little shocked Hermione. That night was three months ago. I never thought..."
"Yeah, you never think. You dont think about my feelings, our marriage, and now, this baby." Hermione's temperature was rising, and Draco noticed Hermione's cheeks were turning bright red.
"I'm just not ready to be a dad Hermione. The news scared me. How else was i supposed to react?" Draco said defensively.
"Well then get ready, because it takes two to make a baby." Hermione's voice rose, and Draco noticed the sweat on her brow.
"Getting ready takes time, i'm not like you Hermione, i cant just cast everything aside becauseyour pregnant." Draco was trying to keep his cool though it was hard.
"Can't just cast aside? I've casted everythingaside for you." Hermione began to sway, her complexion growing even more red.
"Hermione are you okay?" Draco rushed to Hermione's side. She was rubbing her temples, Draco could tell she was becoming light headed.
"Dont change... the... subject." Hermione's eyes began to flutter.
"Get over yourself 'Mione." Draco picked Hermione up, wrapping her arms around his neck. He carried her into the bedroom, laying her down on the bed, and taking off her first layer of clothes. He rushed to the windows pushing them open, allowing the cold winter air in.
Hermione let out a shiver, and Draco quickly slid her legs under the covers, "Try and sleep. I'll bring you some tea" Draco turned to leave but Hermione grabbed his hand.
"Thank you." Hermione looked at him as best she could, but her eyes grew too heavy and she fell into a deep sleep.
Draco stayed to watch her sleep for awhile, before going downstairs to make tea and a few phone calls.
"Oh my, how is she Draco?" Herald appeared in the kitchen an hour after Draco called him.
"She's doin' okay. Her temperature has gone down. She passed out about an hour ago. I figured i'd call you since your a doctor, and her father." Draco seemed worried, and very nervous, but Herald understood why. Without a word he climbed the stairs and went to check on his daughter.
"Is the baby going to be okay?" Draco asked worriedly, entering the room hurriedly.
"I dont know... i honestly dont know." Herald for the first time, looked utterly helpless in his daughters defense.
