A/N: Hey everyone. I thought it was about time that Hermione and Draco kissed. There are sparks between them and I needed something to get their relationship moving. The kiss in the elevator seemed the best way to go.

DISCLAIMER: I only own James, Lily, Healer McGreen and the plot to this story.

Chapter Ten: Reason to be happy.

Hermione ended up being the only person to show up for the interview at St Mungo's. Draco was extremely happy about this, as he had offered to tell Hermione that she had got the job. He was going to see her in person after he had finished work and when he had told Hermione that she had the job, he was going to ask her if she would like to grab a cup of coffee.

At 5pm, when Draco's shift finished, he apperated home for a quick shower. Thankfully his mother was out with some friends so Draco didn't have to explain where he was going. Not that Narcissa would have cared. After his shower, Draco ran a brush through his hair and apperated to Hermione's apartment block. He walked up a flight of stairs until he came to her door. He knocked three times and waited.

"Hang on." Came Hermione's voice. There was a muffled sound and then the door flew open to reveal a tired looking Hermione.

"Draco. This is a surprise." She smiled, moving aside to let him in. She closed the door behind him and led him into the lounge room where Lily had made a nice mess with her ponies.

"Take a seat. Would you like something to drink?" Hermione offered.

"No. I'm right thanks." Draco smiled at her. Hermione took a seat next to Draco.

"So to what do I owe the pleasure of your company?"

"I have some good news. You got the job at St Mungo's. You start on Monday."

"Are you serious? I got the job?"

"Yep. I'll be the one who trains you."

Hermione leapt up and hugged Draco tightly, surprising even herself. She pulled away, her cheeks red with embarrassment.

"Sorry. I got a bit carried away."

"No need to apologise. I was also wondering if you would like to go and get a coffee but I can see you have your hands full with your kids."

"Sorry. I guess you could say they rule me. Why don't you stay for a little while? I can make us a cup of coffee and I have some cake that we could have with it."

"If its not to much trouble. I'd like that very much." Draco smiled kindly at Hermione as she made her way to her kitchen. Draco stayed in the lounge room and got down on his knees to play with Lily.

"What's this ponies name?" He asked.

"I named her Bubbles after the pony you gave me," Lily smiled at him, "When can I ride Bubbles?"

"We will have too see when your mummy wants to come to my house. Why don't we go and ask her?"

"Ok. MUMMY!" Lily called out as she ran to the kitchen dragging Draco behind her.

"Lily can you please be quite? You know your brother is asleep." Hermione told her daughter.

"Sorry mummy. Mr Draco told me to ask you when I can ride Bubbles."

"Did he now? Well we will see if we can get out there this weekend. How does that sound?" Hermione smiled looking at Draco who nodded. Lily's eyes widened at the thought.

"Mummy when is it the weekend?"

"In one more sleep."

"Mr Draco? Can we come to your house in one more sleep?" Lily asked Draco giving him the puppy dog eyes look. Draco's heart melted at the sight but before he answered, he looked at Hermione to see if it was fine with her.

"I think that would be ok. So just one more sleep and you will get to ride Bubbles." Lily cried with delight and went back into the lounge room to play with her ponies. Draco leant against the bench and looked at Hermione.

"What?" She asked looking at him with curiosity.

"I don't know. I just felt like looking at you." Hermione frowned a little and continued making coffee fully aware that Draco was still looking at her. Hermione turned around and passed Draco his coffee and a slice of chocolate cake. He took them out to the dining room table and Hermione followed.

"Draco I wanted to ask you something." Hermione said as she sat down opposite Draco.

"Fire away." Draco smiled.

"Yesterday, in the elevator. Did that kiss mean something to you?"

"I am glad you bought this subject up. I have been thinking about our kiss since it happened. Yes it did mean something to me. What it meant I can't explain in words."

"I agree with you there. It was like something totally…natural."

"Having said that I guess you wouldn't mind if I did it again?" Draco asked as he stood up and walked over to Hermione. He placed a thumb under her chin and tilted her head towards him. He looked deep into her eyes and closed the gap between them. This time, their kiss was filled with passion. Draco traced Hermione's lips with his tongue and she parted them to allow him to explore the inside of her mouth. Both pulled away breathless. Hermione looked at Draco and smiled. She had no idea what she was feeling but whatever it was felt right. Draco went back to his seat.

Hermione and Draco drank their coffee and talked about what Hermione would be required to do when she started work. Their conversation ended only when Lily came out to say she was hungry.

"Sorry Draco. I have to get dinner on."

"Its ok. I should get home anyway. Mother will be wondering where I am."

"Oh. I was going to ask if you wanted to stay for dinner but if you have to get home I understand."

"I can stay a little longer. Could I borrow some parchment and a quill? I should let mother know that I am safe. She worries when I get home late. Thinks that Lucius will do something to me."

"Sure. You'll find everything you need in that draw over there."

"Thanks." Draco walked over to the draw and pulled out what he needed. He scribbled a quick note to his mother and, using Hermione's owl, he sent it to her. He replaced the quill and ink pot back into the draw and went into the kitchen to see if he could help Hermione. Just as she was about to say no, James' unmistakeable cry rang out from the baby monitor. Hermione sighed and went to get him. Draco stopped her.

"Let me. If his nappy needs changing I'll call you."

"He probably wants to be fed."

"Well if I can't settle him, I'll call you ok?"

"Are you sure?"

"Positive." Draco smiled before leaving the kitchen and following the sound of James' cry. His bedroom door was slightly ajar and Draco walked in and over to the cot where James was lying. Draco picked him up and held him close. James stopped crying almost instantly. Draco checked his nappy and saw that it was wet. Seeing as though it was not a stinky nappy, Draco decided to change it. There was just one problem. He didn't know where anything was so, still cradling James, Draco walked out into the kitchen to ask Hermione where she kept the nappies and baby wipes.

"Hermione. Where do you keep the nappies?"

"I thought you said you'd call me if he needed changing."

"That was only if he had a stinky nappy. He's only wet. I can do that."

"You sure?"

"Hermione!" Draco cried.

"Ok, ok. His nappies are on the top shelf of the cupboard. The baby wipes are on the shelf underneath. Make sure you put some powder on him too. Its on the same shelf as the wipes."

"Thankyou." Draco smiled. He looked down at James. Hermione saw that his eyes had filled with love and care. She was surprised at this and when Draco went back into James' room, a huge smile crept across her face. Maybe, just maybe, she had finally found a guy who would be decent to her and love her children even though they weren't related to him. Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud scream from the lounge room.