Summary: Draco and Astoria always made breakfast together, but it became less frequent when Astoria fell ill. But one morning came with a surprise.

Rated: K

Genre: Family

Warning Tag: References Pregnancy Symptoms


Breakfast for Th(r)ee

It became an unofficial tradition for the newlyweds to prepare breakfast together almost every morning. Cooking was not only a great pastime, it helped them grow closer together and learn even more about each other and their likes and dislikes. Food was a wonderful way to speak through as well, and another way to show love.

There was a spell where Astoria started to sleep a little longer and Draco prepared the morning meal solo, letting her rest after she fell sick with a stomach bug. Of course, he wouldn't protest on the days when she felt well enough to help, he was allowed to be a little selfish in missing their morning routine.

French toast was on todays' breakfast list, Astoria was still asleep, so Dracor prepared their secret recipe mixture solo. By the time he grabbed the brioche bread from the pantry and started warming up the griddle on the stove did she emerge in the kitchen.

"Good morning," she said with a yawn, and Draco didn't overlook the paleness of her face.

"Morning, love," he replied, turning his gaze back to his work. "I got breakfast handled."

He noticed she went for the tea that helped her stomach and knew she had another bout of nausea before she came out. Instead of worrying over it, he focused on the toast, flipping them over at the perfect time.

"Berries?"

"Please."

Draco grabbed some mixed berries from the icebox, washing them and prepping the strawberries, he finished the last few pieces of toast and placed two on each plate, leaving the extra stowed on the counter for now. Placing all the fixings on the table, he placed both plates down last and sat in the spot where his coffee waited for him. He didn't expect her to eat any of it based on her symptoms, but she would appreciate the gesture regardless.

"Bon appetit, mon amor."

"Could you add another slice of French toast on my plate, please?"

Draco raised a brow, surprised at the request. Astoria loved her breakfast, but still tended to be modest with her portions. It was something they both still retained from their upbringing, but he was perplexed based on his assumption she wouldn't want to risk eating after being sick so soon.

"One more?" he asked, making sure he heard correctly.

"I'm quite famished," she replied, resting a hand over her stomach. "And I think the little one is, too."


Originally Written For:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments)

Monthly Challenges for All

Word Count: 407

Originally Written: September 2020