Chapter 9
"Bloody Hell!" Draco cursed as he searched every row in the department of mysteries.
He just could not find that bloody prophecy! He had been there for hours.
"Mr. Malfoy?" one of the ministry workers called him.
"What!" he shouted slightly ticked off.
"It… it's just that your time is over. Its time for you to leave." The man said a little afraid.
Draco sighed and followed the man out.
He apparated out of the ministry the second he got away.
He reappeared in the manor and found Hermione on the couch by the fire reading a book with Marco on her lap apparently asleep. Oh what he would give to be in Marco's place.
"Hermione?" he called.
"Oh Draco! I didn't hear you come in. Have you spoken to Pansy yet?" she asked him.
"No. I just got back." He smiled at her. He didn't know why but no matter what he always smiled when he was alone with Hermione.
"Oh. I think she is waiting for you in the drawing room. You better get there." She suggested as she turned her attention back to her book.
He smirked at himself. No matter how old Hermione got she would always choose to read a book over discussing anything with anyone. He loved that about her.
He quickly made his way to Pansy.
Hermione POV
She watched his retreating back and sighed to herself as she played with Marco's hair through her fingers. Marco reminded her so much of Draco.
She had been blushing ever since Draco had entered the room. She wished he could not see. They were to be friends after all. She continued reading her book. It was so interesting. It seemed to be full of spells she herself had not heard off.
Suddenly, an owl appeared.
She picked it up and smiled.
You are courteously invited to the wedding of Mr. Harry James Potter and Ms. Virginia Weasley. It will be at Merlin's Manor on the 24th of December at exactly midnight. Please be there to share the most important day of our lives.
Hermione smiled. Trust Ginny to choose Christmas Eve for a wedding. She was about to place the invitation in her pocket when a note fell out of it.
Hermione! Please help! I need you here!
-Ginny
A pang of guilt washed over her. She was supposed to be with Ginny and help with the preparations! What kind of best friend was she?
Suddenly little Marco got up and rubbed his eyes.
Hermione picked him up and headed to Draco.
Draco POV
"Well… we are finally done!" Pansy smiled.
He smiled back and leaned casually on the sofa.
The door suddenly opened and Hermione came in with Marco in her arms.
"Draco? May I speak with you?" she said.
I gave her a questioning look and followed her out.
We walked all the way to the Malfoy Quidditch pitch.
Marco had wanted to fly. I gave him a broom as Hermione and I watched from a little distance as he flew.
"He is a great flyer Draco." She smiled.
"I know. I am so proud." I smiled back.
"Um… Draco? I have to tell you something." She said her voice suddenly serious.
Just as I was about to speak I heard something in the distance.
I turned my head and thought I was imagining. It couldn't possibly…
Marco flew towards them and stopped right in front of Draco.
Hermione POV
She couldn't believe it.
Marco approached Draco and pointed to him.
"Dada." The child smiled.
Marco had finally spoken. He had actually formed a word! It… was a miracle.
"Marco!" Draco shouted and hugged the child.
"Dada! Dada!" the child shouted with glee.
She saw tears in Draco's eyes.
She knew what she had to do. She sneaked away and went back into the Manor.
But… just as joy reached her eyes a nagging thought was at the back of her head… Was Draco Marco's father? She had never asked him…
She shook her head.
She looked back and apparated away.
Draco POV
After the little joy he had he realized Hermione was gone. He went into her room to find it empty.
There was a note left behind.
Draco,
I am so happy that Marco finally spoke but I must go. I have other commitments I have not been able to fulfill.
I hope you understand,
Hermione
He sighed but smiled again.
Trust Hermione to always look out for others before herself.
Authors Note:
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