A/N: Many thanks to xxStarDreamerxx, Hermione 2000, MalfoyChickadeeRio, XxInsanityxX (I'm really glad you found my story too! And I'm really glad you like it!), MizzNite (I dunno...I always thought of Lucius as someone whose cloak swooshed evilly when he leaves a room...lol!), and stackles for wonderful reviews! Oh, and if any of you guys live in, or have family or friends that live in the area effected by hurricane Katrina, my prayers and wishes go out to you! I've slowly been realizing just how bad the hurricane is. :(


Chapter 30

Harry, Ron, and Hermione came in next. Hermione cooed at the baby, and Abbey let them all hold Colin for a few minutes.

Harry didn't look too good though, to Abbey's concern. He looked pale, and small beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead.

"Are you alright, Harry?" she asked.

"Huh? Oh--oh I'm fine," he replied hasitly, smiling down at Colin. Abbey shrugged it off and decided not to pursue the subject.

After that, Colin was put in the nursery and Abbey was allowed to sleep for a little while. Draco, who had already slept a little, decided to leave Abbey to sleep and instead went to the nursery.

He found Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the other Weasleys all gathered around the large window, goggling at the baby. Mr. Weasley's Muggle camera was clicking away, and he said that he was going to magicallydevelop the pictures as soon as he went home.

They all spotted Draco and their talking stopped. Draco ignoredthem as he walked past and stopped a few feet away. He turned and gazed at his son, who was gleefully sucking on a pacifier, his big blue eyes gazing around at all the people come to see him. He remembered reading in Abbey's book that all babies have blue eyes at birth. He wondered what color they would turn into. And what color hair he would have.

Just then Colin turned his head and gazed right at Draco. The others followed his gaze and they all stared at Draco, who didn't notice them. He gazed back into his son's eyes, that new emotion bubbling up inside him again.

"Er--how's Abbey doing?" Mrs. Weasley asked, breaking the silence.

"She's fine," Draco replied, not taking his eyes from Colin, "Sleeping."

"Dear girl's had a tough day," Mrs. Weasley smiled. She turned to her husband and children, "C'mon, let's go home, we've been here long enough. It's almost time for breakfast anyway." She ushered all of them, including Hermione and Harry, away from the nursery and they were soon gone.


Abbey and Colin were allowed to go home the next day. They arrived home and the first thing Abbey did was give Colin a tour before setting him in his crib so he could take a nap.

"I'm taking a bath," she said, closing the door to the nursery. Draco nodded and when Abbey was out of sight he cracked the door a little and peered in at his sleeping son.


When Abbey was out of the tub, she got into her robe and then caught her reflection in the mirror.

"Ugh!" she cried, leaning forward and staring at herself, "I look like I died and came back from the grave!" She frowned at herself for a few more moments before leaving the bathroom.


Draco awoke that night to shrill crying coming from the nursery next door.

"I've got it," Abbey whispered next to him, and he felt her crawl out of bed. She went to the door and dissapeared down the hall.

Draco dozed off again, but after about an hour he realized that Abbey hadn't come back yet.

He crawled out of bed and went to the nursery. Poking his head in, he found Abbey asleep in the rocking chair, Colin at her breast. He had long since been done feeding, and was now asleep as well.

Draco gazed at the pair of them for a moment, unsure ofwhat to do. He then walked over, and gently picked up Colin. Colin opened his eyes, blinked up at his father, gave a coo, and then went back to sleep. Draco stared down at his son, that new emotion coming back.

After a few minutes, Draco set Colin back down into his crib and covered him up. He then turned back to Abbey, replaced her nightgown, and then lightly shook her.

"Hmmm…?" she asked, her eyes slowly opening. She spotted Draco and sat up, making sure she was covered.

"Er--you fell asleep," Draco mumbled, running a hand through his hair.

"Oh," Abbey laughed. She got up and went over to the crib, gazing down at Colin. "He's so perfect," she smiled. And though Abbey didn't see this, Draco nodded in agreement.


Aww! That's so sweet! Hope you liked it, and thanks for reading!

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