A/N: Hey thank you for the reviews. They were great. I sorta went way out there with this chapter! Draco crying! Well anyway you'll have to read to find out but anyway here's chapter 7.

Chapter 7-Father and Daughter/ Broken Ties

Draco frantically flew things across the room. It was nearly twelve o'clock. They would soon be there. He had flown the last item across the room when in the littlest crack Hermione appeared. She was glowing. Her hair was pulled neatly to the side of her head and fastened by a flower clip. She wore a short, strapless baby yellow dress. She smiled at the site of Draco. The dimly lit room was then sprinkled with light. He smiled back and walked over to her. He leaned in to kiss her but she resisted and said "Not in front of her".

Draco's eyes looked down for the first time. His eyes met their only match, ever. It was like looking down at the younger female version of himself. His eyes ran down her beautiful face and at her slightly darker blonde hair then back to her eyes. His heart was pounding quickly.

"She has your eyes" whispered Hermione into Draco's ears.

He was dumbstruck by this tiny little girl. He was trying to permanently etch this moment into his memory. He never wanted to forget it. He knelt down and was face to face with Azalea. He smiled broadly and said "Hi"

Azalea's smile echoed his. She leaned forward and wrapped her slender arms around his neck. Draco froze for a moment then hugged her back. When they broke apart Azalea looked at him and ran a finger over his eyes and then her own. She ran her fingers through Draco's considerably long, straight shoulder length hair then wrapped her fingers around her shining pigtail. Hermione watched the scene amazed. Father and daughter together finally her heart rested.

"Ok, Zalee go and play. Let mommy and the nice sir talk" Azalea looked up at her mother and grinned.

"Semlber petit" said Hermione and toys were conjured into a pile in a corner of the room. Azalea ran to the toys immediately and began to play. Draco and Hermione sat on the couch. Everything was silent for the count of 6 the Draco said "What's her name?"

"Azalea" said Hermione

"Azalea that beautiful" said Draco his eyes drifted from Hermione to Azalea "Azalea what"

"Azalea Tee'A ….." Hermione began then paused.

"Potter" Draco sighed. He was a little angry but there was no other way Hermione was married to Harry and he would never be able to have her again.

"Sorry" apologized Hermione softly.

Draco looked up at her and kissed her.

"We mustn't" Hermione breathed, her face reddening.

"I'm not sure we should do this anymore"

Draco looked at her confused and said "But"

"But nothing Draco. I'm married to Harry and I can't keep doing this to Harry even though…" said Hermione.

"Even though what?" said Draco as he looked at Hermione who had began to cry. "Even though what Mione?" he said louder not wanting to believe what she was saying. He did not want to loose her. He would die without her.

"Even though I still love you" Hermione said loudly over Draco. She didn't want to stop being with Draco. She loved him so much but, this was wrong and she had to do it.

"I must go" said Hermione "Harry sent an owl saying he'll be home today"

"But how will I see her" Draco asked beginning to feel water fill in his eyes.

Hermione inhaled deeply and said "I'll find a way. I'll be in touch"

She stood up and called Azalea who came. Hermione lifted her onto her hip.

"Say bye Zalee" Hermione said to Azalea.

Draco waved weakly.

"Bye dada" she said. Draco and Hermione exchanged looks and Hermione and Azalea disappeared with a pop.

Once they were gone Draco laid back on his back on the couch, his teary eyes on the ceiling. He saw her smiling face swirling around. He wanted so bad to reach out and to catch and to keep it there with him forever but unfortunately he couldn't do this. She was gone.

A/N: I know! I know! No Harry! Next chapter I promise. If you're ever bored check out my other story Sweetest Goodbye and, if you're not bored check out my story Sweetest Goodbye. Thanks in advance. Review please. I'll update faster only if you review .