The last time she looked in the mirror, she looked like shit, which is why she avoided contact with it as she changed into her pajamas and slipped into bed.

"Well don't you look like Easter morning." Draco said from her bedroom door.

"Shut it, Malfoy," Hermione replied in a whisper. "Christine's sleeping." She pointed to the sleeping form next to her. The tiny chest rising and falling as the shallowed breath of sleep entered and exited the open mouth.

"Who's her father?" He asked casually.

"None of your business" she shot him a glare.

"Well, technically, it is, because when we marry, she will become my responsibility, and I want to know who was responsibly for her being here." He said while entering and sitting on the end of her bed.

"She will never be your responsibility." She snapped. "She's my daughter, not yours. And I'll thank you to keep out of our business."

"You know, I could just take a hair, or a drop of blood while you aren't looking," he stood up and walked over to Christine. "And bring it to Saint Mungo's. I'm sure that they would be delighted" he stroked her hair. "To tell me."

"Don't touch her!" She whispered fearfully, swatting his hand away. He grabbed it and brought her closer to him, ignoring her flinch at the contact.

"So, are you going to tell me, or am I going to have to figure it out myself?" She looked down at her daughter and let a tear roll down her face.

"I can't." she croaked.

"And why not?" He pressed.

"Because I don't know!"

"One of those nights, huh? Got drink at thirteen and sleep with a random guy?"

"Try a dark alley and a mask." She snapped. He dropped her hand like it was on fire. She let a few more tears fall, then got up and pointed at the open door. He got the message and left, hearing the door close behind him.

Hermione got back into bed and held her daughter close to her. After a few minutes, she broke down and cried herself to sleep.

The next morning, Draco woke up to someone running past his door and down the stairs. He sighed and walked to the door, opening it at the same time Hermione was about to knock.

"Yes?" He asked.

"Breakfast is ready," she said. She walked down stairs and into the kitchen. Christine and her parents were sitting at the table, eating scrambled eggs and toast.

"Mummy," Christine asked. "Who's sleepin' in Papa's special room?"

"Um," Hermione stalled. "Why don't we take a walk."

A/N: I know it's short, and you all have been waiting for a while, but it's all I've got. I'll update ASAP.

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