Baby Baby

By Crazy4Cocopuffs

Chapter Three: Guess what!

One Week Later

Hermione and Draco were running through the hallway of a small clinic. They were late. It was time for Hermione's seventh-month checkup and for some reason, she was feeling nervous.

"Draco, what time is is?" She asked breathlessly as they arrived at their doctor's waiting room. She had one hand on her belly and the other over her heart, trying to catch her breath. She looked at Draco, who was guiding her to a seat.

"It's twelve-twenty, we're only five minutes late. You sit here and I'm going to go sign you in."

"Okay, Dracy." She replied, sitting in the chair he had led her to. She still held his hand in her smaller one.

Draco placed a kiss on her forehead, gently released his grip, and walked over to the receptionist desk.

Hermione picked up a copy of 'Witch Weekly' from the chair next to her and began to flip through it. She smiled as she notices an article called "How to get your man to do anything for you". 'I already know how to do that!' Hermione thought, amused.

Draco sat back down next to her and put an arm across her shoulders. Hermione put the magazine down and leaned against him, snuggling her head against his shoulder.

Draco kissed the top of her head and told her, "The receptionist said that it would be a few more minutes."

Hermione smiled and replied, "That's okay. I'm fine just where I am."

They stayed that way for ten minutes, eyes closed and arms around each other, until the doctor, Dr. Ginny Weasley, came out of her office to get them. She smiled and quietly said, "Mione, Draco, time to get up." She gently shook Draco's shoulder.

"Wh-what?" Draco jumped slightly and looked up at Ginny. "Oh, hey Ginny. It's time already?" Ginny nodded as he gently brushed Hermione's bangs out the way, the light touch waking her.

" Dracy? What is it?" Hermione asked, then looked and spotted Ginny. She pushed herself up and managed to stand. She went to Ginny and gave her a big hug. "GINNY! I haven't seen you in..."

"A week." Ginny laughed. "But it's always good to see you, Mione. How are you?"

Hermione laughed. "Pregnant!"

Ginny laughed as well, "I would say so. Are you ready for your appointment?"

Draco came up behind her as she answered, "Yep. We're ready."

Ginny led them into an exam room and had Hermione lay on the table. Draco was seated on a chair next to the table and was holding Hermione's hand.

"Okay, Mione," Ginny said. "I'm just going to make sure the baby's in the correct position." She lifted Hermione's shirt to expose her belly and began to feel for the position of the baby. After a moment, Ginny backed away from Hermione and said, "Oh my."

Hermione began to worry. "What is it, Ginny?" she asked as Draco came up next to her and pulled her close.

"It's just that- but it can't- I- I'll be right back." Ginny practically ran out of the room.

"Draco?" Hermione asked tearfully. "What is it? Do you think something's wrong with the baby?"

Draco hugged her tightly. "I don't know, honey. I just don't know."

Hermione buried her face in his chest and held him tightly. They stayed that way, both wondering if something was seriously wrong, for almost ten minutes before Ginny returned, towing a muggle ultrasound machine behind her.

Taking in the picture before her, Ginny said, "Sorry to worry you both. I want to do an ultrasound to... check."

Turning to face Ginny, Hermione asked, "Check what?"

Draco added, "What's wrong with our baby, Ginny?"

"I don't know for sure yet, but an ultrasound should answer any questions." Ginny said, setting up the machine.

Hermione laid back down, still holding Draco's hand tightly. Draco stayed right where he was, one hand holding Hermione's and the other place comfortingly on her shoulder.

The lights were turned off, and Ginny began the ultrasound. First she put a gel on Hermione's exposed belly, ("Oh that's COLD!" Hermione squeaked.) then she placed the ultrasound projector against Hermione's skin and reached over to turn on the monotor. Almost immediately, Ginny noticed what she had thought was 'different'.

"Well, Draco, Mione, I have good news. Everything is fine." She told them, watching their reactions. Hermione began to grin, but Draco smiled absently and asked, "Is the baby really okay?"

She smiled at Draco and replied, "The babies are just fine."

Hermione gently pushed Draco and teased, "See, Darling, the babies are just fine. Nothing to- wait a second! Babies?" She whipped her head to face Ginny, shock written all over her face. "What do you mean by BABIES?"

Draco, coming out of his state of shock, asked, "I knew the babies would be fine- wait! Babies? BABIES?"

Ginny looked at the shock and awe on her friends' faces and couldn't help but laugh. She managed to say, "That's right, you two. You're going to have twins! Just hope they're not like Fred and George! "

Hermione and Draco looked at each other and promptly passed out.

AN: Sorry it took so long. I'm already working on the next chapter, so keep reading and, as always, review!