Months had past. School had ended. Everything seemed normal except for the fact that Draco and Ginny had a baby to deal with. Compared to normal babies, Artemis was quieter. She barely ever cried. Not that Ginny and Draco were complaining. It was hard, being parent's and all, but, not as difficult as normal witches and wizards.
They had left the school to stay at the Burrow, possibly for good. One morning, Ginny lay asleep beside Draco when all of a sudden they were awaken by a screaming cry.
Ginny and Draco bolted up to see what was the matter. The door to their room was open. Sitting in the doorway was none other than Artemis, screaming her head off. Ginny hurried to her and picked her up.
"What's wrong dear?" she asked, tiredly cradling her in her arms. Draco stood behind Ginny and put an arm on her shoulder. He took the child from her, and rocked her back and forth, screams still emanating from Artemis. Ginny suddenly furrowed and grabbed her stomach, and fell to the floor. She was in pain.
Soon, Molly Weasley came upstairs to see what was the matter. She immediately went to Ginny's side, and laid her down, putting a pillow under her head. Silence came from Artemis as soon as it started, but Ginny was still in pain.
Extremely confused, Draco put the child in her crib, and went to Ginny. Artemis was just staring at Ginny, blankly. Ginny's eyes were tight, and tears started escaping them. Molly quickly lifted Ginny's arm off her stomach, and lifted the tank top so she could see her stomach. The Dark Mark was glowing red.
Ginny had to be held to the ground so that she wouldn't fling herself somewhere and injure herself. Draco had to look away because it hurt him to see her like that. A few moments passed and Ginny's pain went away, and the glowing of the Dark Mark was gone, but it looked as though it was a really bad scar. Ginny took a deep breath. Draco picked her up and carried her over to the bed.
"Are you going to be okay?" Draco asked.
"Yea…I think so..." Ginny took another breath and closed her eyes.
Draco glanced at Artemis, who was still staring at Ginny. Artemis looked sad. He never knew such a young child could show such a face. Molly picked Artemis up and carried her out of the room.
"Artemis needs a change." Molly muttered as she left, "Oh, I'll feed her as well. And then, we'll go watch grandma clean with her wand!"
Ginny smiled slightly at her mother. She was almost used to the pain. It happened every so often, but she never really expected it when it happened. Draco sat on the bed next to her and sighed. She smirked at him.
"I need to get out of this house."
Draco and Ginny went to Diagon Alley with Floo Powder. They were walking down the street hand in hand when Ginny noticed someone not too far away.
"Harry?" she asked. He turned around and smiled. He swooped in for a hug.
"I haven't seen you in months! How is Artemis?" he said, releasing her from the friendly embrace.
"She's fine. My mom's watching her now, thank goodness. I haven't left the house in ages."
"Ah, I see…well, I'll let you two continue your outing." Harry turned and continued down the way.
"That was weird. I haven't seen him in forever…" Ginny stated as she mindlessly looked into the store windows.
"Yea…hey!" Draco hurried into a store. He left her outside the door, muttering a 'wait here' and a few minutes later he returned with a bag. He found her talking to a couple with a baby.
"Oh, please excuse me…"she said, and went up to Draco, "So what was that about?"
Draco got down on one knee and brought a box out of a bag. Ginny cupped her hands over her mouth. Draco opened the box and placed the glinting ring on her finger.
"Will you marry me?"
At first she said nothing, but then she nodded. She smiled and she said, "Yes. Of course I'll marry you! Took you long enough!"
A group of people around them clapped, and Ginny brought Draco up to his height and kissed him deeply.
"I love you." She said.
"I love you too, Ginny." Draco said, kissing her once more.