A/N: Hey. In answer to one of the questions I got asked in a review, No I don't like blueberry pie but I love ice cream. I have no idea why I chose blueberry pie; it just came into my mind. Oh and I don't know what colour Lily's hair is either. I never thought of that. I will try to work it into one of the chapters. I don't know which one but it will happen soon enough.Thanks for your reviews.
DISCLAIMER: I only own the plot…and Lily, James and any other character that isn't in J.K Rowling's books.
Chapter Nine: Showing their feelings.
A few days had passed since Hermione had dinner at the Malfoy Manor. Draco hadn't contacted her but it had only been three days and she was still hopeful. Narcissa had seemed welcoming by the end of dinner. She and Hermione had talked a lot about babies and Hermione wanted to get to know her a better.
Hermione was also itching to get back into work. She wanted to go back to working at St Mungo's but this time she wanted to work closer to Draco, in the maternity ward. Her only problem was that she was breastfeeding James and didn't have the right equipment to express milk, and as it was expensive, Hermione couldn't afford to buy it. She had mentioned this to Ginny and Molly but they didn't know anything about the pumps so Hermione had explained the purpose of them and they still couldn't come up with an idea for Hermione to get one. On the other hand though, Molly had told Hermione that when she did go back to work, she would look after the children for her. Hermione was grateful for that.
As she was flicking through the Daily Prophet, Hermione noticed an advertisement for a nurse in the Maternity Ward at St Mungo's.
MATERNITY NURSE WANTEDTraining will be provided. Start immediately.
We would prefer a young mother, aged 20 – 25.
Hours depending on age of children
Day-Care available. No fees included.
New-borns allowed, mothers will be
able to feed them when need be.
All applicants to be here by 9am 18th February.
Hermione cut the notice out of the daily prophet and stuck it to her fridge. The 18th was tomorrow and she had to get someone to watch Lily while she went to St Mungo's. Hermione knew whom to ask and went over to the draw where she kept her parchment, ink and quills. Hermione took some parchment and ink along with a quill over to the dining room table and began writing a letter to Molly.
Molly,
Would you be able to watch Lily tomorrow? There is an opening at St Mungo's for a witch to be a nurse in the Maternity Ward. They are offering free day care, which means I will be able to take James and feed him when he needs to be fed. I can also take Lily but I would prefer to go to the interview with just James so that I can concentrate on my interview.
I have to be at St Mungo's at 9am. If it is too early, I can arrange for someone else to watch Lily.
Thankyou.
Hermione.
Hermione sealed the letter and tied it to Mallee's leg. She took the owl over to the window and watched her fly out. After that she went to check on Lily and see if James was still asleep.
That night, after Lily and James had gone to bed and Hermione had tidied her apartment up, there was a soft tap on the lounge room window. Mallee had returned and was carrying a letter. Hermione opened the window to let her owl in. Mallee flew around her head while Hermione closed the window. Hermione untied the letter and Mallee went to her water bowl for a drink. Hermione sat down on the sofa and opened the letter.
Hermione,
Of course I will watch Lily. She is like a granddaughter to me. 9am is not too early as I am up at 7am anyway. I assume you will be here at around 8:30am? Whatever time it is no problem.
I hope that you get the position. It came just at the right time.
Molly.
Hermione smiled and closed the letter. She sat it on the table and looked at the clock before turning on the television to watch CSI Miami. After it had finished, Hermione took a shower and headed to bed. She was going to have an early start tomorrow and wanted to be well rested for her interview.
The next morning, Hermione woke up at 6:30am to the cry of her son. James usually woke up between 7am and 8am so Hermione rushed out of bed and into James' room. She panicked, thinking that something was wrong but when she picked her son up, Hermione realized that his nappy was rather full. Chuckling a little, Hermione changed James' nappy and fed him. He fell asleep as he was drinking and Hermione carefully placed him back in his cot. Deciding that there was no point going to bed, Hermione went into the kitchen and began making some toast for Lily and herself. As she was spreading some vegemite onto a piece of toast, Lily came walking into the kitchen.
"Morning sweetie." Hermione said as she picked her daughter up and hugged her.
"Morning mummy. Is that my toast?" Lily asked eyeing the toast.
"Yes honey. Why don't you take it to the dining room table and I'll bring you some juice ok?"
"Ok Mummy." Lily carefully walked out to the dining room table with the plate Hermione passed her. Hermione buttered her own toast and cut some cheese to put on it. She poured two glasses of orange juice and took them out to the dining room table along with her toast. Hermione and Lily ate there breakfast and then Hermione helped Lily choose a nice dress to wear to Molly's.
At 8:15, Hermione had finished getting her and her kids ready. She had packed James' bag and Lily had packed her ponies and Cloe in her Bratz bag. Hermione strapped her kids into her car and drove to the Burrow. After she had thanked Molly a dozen times, Hermione left for St Mungo's. She parked her car and went into the Wizarding hospital without being noticed by any muggles. She pushed James in his pram over to the elevator and pressed the up button. She only had to wait a few minutes before one of the three elevators opened. She smiled when she saw who was in the elevator.
"Good Morning Hermione. How are you today?" the young male Healer asked.
"Fine thanks Draco. I am here for the interview that was advertised in the Daily Prophet."
"Oh yes. I will be there as the interviews are conducted but I won't be making the final choice. Healer McGreen will decide who gets the job. How is Lily?"
"She is going great. Thankyou for asking. She really wants to ride that pony you gave her. Its all she has been talking about for the past four days."
Hermione entered the elevator and Draco pressed the button that would take them to the Maternity Ward.
"Well. There is only one way to solve that problem. You will have to come out to my house for lunch, preferably sometime soon."
"And here I was thinking you would never ask!" Hermione said smiling up at him. She looked into his eyes and noticed something she had never noticed before. His eyes were sparkling with what Hermione could only describe as love. Draco smiled down at Hermione. They stared into each other's eyes and before either of them realized their lips had connected. The kiss was short but sweet. Hermione pulled away from Draco slowly but kept her eyes locked with his. The elevator stopped, breaking their gaze. Hermione pushed James' pram out and Draco followed. They walked to the maternity ward in a comfortable silence. Before they walked through the double doors separating the corridor with the Maternity Ward, Draco rested his arm on Hermione's shoulder. She looked up at him. A mixture or emotions streaked through her eyes.
"Hermione…I…that wasn't…"
"Shhh. Draco its fine. We are two adults who shared a kiss. Is there any harm in that?"
"I guess not. I just don't want you to think I'm trying to push you into anything."
"I would have pulled away if I didn't want to kiss you but truthfully, that's all I've been thinking about doing since I had dinner at your house."
"Really?"
"Really. Now, I have to go to this interview. Are you coming?"
Draco nodded and they walked into the ward together. Hermione let the person at the reception know why she was here while Draco signed in. He watched her smile at the receptionist and then take a seat. So far she was the only person who was waiting for the interview. Draco looked at his watch. It read: 8:55am. Draco walked to his office smiling. With luck, Hermione would be the only applicant and seeing as though they desperately needed a nurse to help them, her chances of getting the job should no one else turn up were looking pretty good. If this turned out to be the case, Draco would be able to spend more time with Hermione.
At 9am, a young male wizard in green robes walked over to Hermione. He stuck out his hand for her to shake.
"Miss Granger? I am Healer McGreen. How are you today?"
"I'm very well thankyou." Hermione answered taking his hand and shaking it.
"I see that you are the only one here. We will still have to go through with the interview but if no one turns up between now and the time your interview is over I would say your chances of being successful in your application. If you would like to follow me we will begin the interview."
"Thankyou." Hermione quickly checked to see if James was still asleep and seeing that he was, Hermione followed Healer McGreen into his office.