Disclaimer: We don't own Draco Malfoy (Though we wish we did). We don't own Hermione Granger. We do own Caleb, Chrissy, Jack and Jasmine. We don't own Malfoy Manor or any other people or persons mentioned in this fanfiction.

A/N: I think this is the second to the shortest chapter in this story. But, if you are nice and leave a lot of reviewsthan I can promise the next chapter--which is the longest in the story--will be up tomorrow.

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VI. Mrs. Malfoy

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When Draco left the shower, he quickly dressed in riding clothes. He made a detour on his way to the back doors and passed by the nursery. Hermione was sitting with Caleb who was asleep in her lap. She must have heard him because she looked up at him and pressed a finger to her lips, signalling him to be quiet.

He obeyed and resigned himself to just watch as the mother laid her son down to bed. Hermione left the room and quietly shut the door behind her. She took Draco by the hand and they walked down the stairs together—something they had never done before.

"Are you going riding?" she asked.

"How did you guess?" smirked Draco as he looked down at his apparel.

Hermione bowed her head. She had actually hoped to continue their activities, perhaps in privacy this time.

"Jaz asked me to take her. You're welcome to join us," he offered.

Hermione shook her head. "I should be nearby for Caleb," she explained.

"You know, Chrissy was hired for a reason."

"I'd rather care for Caleb right now. He's so young. Chrissy can watch over Jaz, she's a handful herself," Hermione said with a smile.

"Well, you know where to find us if you change your mind," he reminded her before he left for the stables. Hermione watched as he left and felt a strange sadness creep over her. The house was quiet and that unnerved her. She felt utterly alone.

"Chrissy?" she called out, against her better judgement. Soon, a young blonde girl wearing a white uniform was in front of her.

"Yes, ma'am?" she said in a sweet voice.

"Watch Caleb for me, will you? He's asleep and I'm just going down to the stables for a bit, all right?"

Chrissy nodded. "Not a problem, Mrs. Malfoy."

Hermione smiled at the name and left the Manor's walls.

A/N: Hmm...I wonder what could happen in the stables...

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