In the morning, Jade woke up and put pillows around Zaara. She brushed her teeth and showered and came out in her bathrobe. Jade walked down the stairs quietly and had the kitchen all to herself. She put hot water on boil and waited getting the Daily Prophet. After making her tea, Jade settled herself down and began to read the Daily Prophet.
"Seems to me I'm not alone in this beautiful morning." a tired voice said. Jade turned around and smiled at Draco who walked in with a book in his hand and his hair completely disheveled.
"Good morning." Jade said giggling slightly.
"Morning. Why are you laughing at me?" Draco asked sitting next to her.
"Your hair; I've always saw it as perfect but…everything has flaws don't they?" Jade asked and he nodded smirking. "Do you want some tea or coffee?" Jade asked and he looked at her.
"Coffee would be great." he said and Jade nodded. "I would have gone and made it myself." he said going to get up and Jade shook her head.
"Sit…you look like you'll burn water." Jade said hearing him chuckle. "What are you reading?" Jade asked seeing him look up from his book. He showed her the cover of the book and Jade grinned.
"Othello eh? How's it going?" Jade asked and he paused putting his finger to mark the page.
"Dramatic." he said. Jade snorted, handing him his coffee. "Thanks." he said feeling her cool fingers before taking the cup.
"No problem." Jade said settling herself on her seat next to him. She felt at ease with him next to her but not doing anything that they normally did. She read the Daily Prophet as he read his play. Jade read an article about the drama still going on with her and Harry. She read that Harry recently attacked and verbally sparred a former worker of his but charges were dropped against him because he was going through 'emotional blows' because his wife and child left him and filed for a court hearing.
'Charges were dropped because of emotional blows? What has the Ministry gone to?' Jade thought to herself.
"Hello you two…fancy seeing you both here." Ron said as Hermione came with him.
"Oh good morning you two." Jade said. "What wakes you up so early today Ron?" Jade asked and Ron took her cup away.
"A pregnant Hermione." he said and Hermione made a face towards him.
"I wanted to eat something." she said and Draco spoke up.
"So you woke up Ron to finish everything off eh? Genius." Draco joked. Hermione and Jade stifled a laugh and Ron made a sarcastic laugh.
"Zaara's awake." Jade said getting up and leaving. Zaara and Jade both went downstairs together when breakfast was served and ate. The women of the household were talking to each other when they heard shouting between the men.
"Oh yeah! Well settle this right now with a game of Quidditch." Ron challenged them.
"Oh is that so? You should really do something that is less dangerous because it can hurt your thick head!" Charlie said.
"Yeah! Hey, I was right though about the-" Bill said but was cut off by Fred.
"Oh big brother, you weren't right…if anyone's right it was me because-" he was cut off by the shouting the men started and Molly walked in sighing.
"STOP IT! Stop it right now! Ron's right, we should have a little Quidditch game. One side agrees and the other disagrees. Both play off and whichever team wins…they're right." Draco said clearing things up.
"Yeah…that's a brilliant idea, unlike some people." Charlie said to Bill who started shouting.
"All who say yes, on MY side!" Ron said as some of the boys went to his side.
"All who say nay…my side!" Charlie said as the group divided.
"Well who's up for a game of Quidditch?" Jade asked the girls and the girls nodded taking their kids to watch the men batter each other. Draco helped sprout the three rings on each side and they mounted their brooms.
"Hey Draco, I thought you were on our team." Charlie said and Draco turned to Ron and smirked.
"I agree with Ron…the chicken does come from the egg." Draco said and the women looked at each other.
"IT DOES NOT! Then tell me where the egg comes from?" Charlie asked and stopped when they heard the women howl in laughter.
"What happened?" Bill asked seeing Fleur and the rest of his sisters and sister in laws laugh and shake their heads.
"Oh the pain!" Jade said pointing at the men.
"WE…we thought you men were serious about a serious subject!" Hermione said finding it difficult to breathe.
"But you all were fighting because of a chicken and an egg!" Jennifer said as they scowled.
"It comes from the egg!" Ron shouted.
"The chicken!" Charlie yelled.
"And the game starts now!" Fred and George said letting the quaffles, bludgers and snitch out.
Jade and the rest of the girls watched all of the men zoom around and starting to vigorously play. The way they were flying, dodging and making sharp turns made the girls gasp and worry because it was so dangerous. By now it was Ron's team that was keeping the lead and they couldn't decide who would be the Seekers. They all decided in midair that there would be no seeker and that the first person that catches the snitch, their side wins.
"GUYS! I DON'T THINK THAT'S A GOOD IDEA!" Jade yelled.
"Go paint your nails and talk about boys, Jade!" Ron yelled back.
"Shove it RON!" Jade yelled back leaving.
"It's really dangerous to have thirsty savage brothers to fight against something so petty while all are looking for a snitch." Ginny said and they nodded.
"I have a feeling something bad is going to happen." Cyra said.
"Fighting over a chicken or an egg like this is ridiculous. Isn't it Farah?" Angelina asked bouncing a giggling Farah as the rest were sleeping. Jade saw that Draco saw the snitch and zoomed for it as her brothers noticed also.
"There it is!" Cyra yelled as it was it the middle of the field. Jade got up as her brothers went extremely fast and wouldn't even slow down until Draco caught the snitch. Even if Draco caught the snitch, that didn't stop the brooms that tried to go into a screeching halt. Charlie and Ron's broom accidentally slammed into Draco's and Fred circled as Draco's broom hit his and Draco went flying down. Jade watched in horror and there was a huge thud. Draco fell and before he could save himself, his body collided against the ground and he heard a sickening crack on his shoulder. For a few seconds he couldn't feel anything but suddenly the pain instantly shot through.
"DRACO!" Jade screamed running to him.
"Shit." Fred and George said as they lowered themselves to the ground.
"Draco are you all right? Can you get up?" Jade asked trying to make him stand but he kept shaking his head and clutched his shoulder in pain. Jade felt his shoulder and felt the bone trying to pierce its way out of the skin.
"Ah…wait, wait." he said not wanting to move at all. "It hurts a lot." he said and Jade nodded conjuring up a floating stretcher. She placed Draco on it and turned to her brothers.
"I'll deal with all of you later." Jade hissed and they shuddered knowing she meant it. Jade took Draco back home where Hermione joined her also.
"That was so messed up." Jennifer said shaking her head.
"What is wrong with you boys? Someone got seriously hurt for a stupid chicken and egg!" Angelina said.
"It's ok Hermione, I have it from here." Jade said and Hermione placed a hand on Jade's shoulder.
"Are you sure?" Hermione asked and Jade nodded. "If you need anything, call me." she said and Jade nodded saying thanks. Jade sat next to Draco, his shoulder covered in bandages. He had a huge gash on his shoulder and Jade sewed on stitches for him and he turned his head in pain.
"This has got to be the most painful Quidditch match I've ever had." Draco said struggling and Jade hushed him.
"Don't speak Draco…rest." she said wiping off his blood. She mended his bones and found out half of his ribs were broken and a shoulder was broken. Jade was extremely angry and she couldn't find herself to calm down until she had a few sweet words with her dear brothers. Draco caught her hand and Jade looked at him to see he was staring at her with a small smile. He kissed her knuckles softly and placed her hand with his on the left side of his chest and Jade smiled at this intimate gesture.
"All this pain…for a stupid egg and chicken." he said rolling his eyes and Jade laughed shaking her head. She went to get up but he held her back with all the energy he had. "Stay here with me." he said.
Jade sat back down staring at him and wanted to cry seeing him in such a state. He placed a hand on the back of her neck and pushed gently as she bent towards him. He lifted himself a little and kissed her warmly. Jade kissed him back feeling the tension and worries fade away with this one kiss he gave her. Draco felt his pain melting as he kissed her and Jade placed a hand on the side of his neck, not wanting to push into him to hurt him.
"What the hell were you all thinking when this happened? Did you have any clue at all that it would lead to this?" Molly asked and Ron went to interject but Molly silenced him. "Of course you all thick heads didn't because your heads were stuffed all the way up your hole that you wouldn't be able to see anything unless someone shoves up a mirror up your backsides! You all are grown men and this is what you do? Everyone is a seeker, not fighting for a good cause, but for a chicken and an egg." Molly said letting her hands drop to her sides.
"Mum-"
"Stay quiet…I'm not done with you yet." Molly said taking out her wand.
"Mum…calm down." Bill said trying to calm her but he was the first one zapped. They saw a small egg and the boys looked up in horror.
"HOLY…" Jay said seeing the egg crack and a chick come out. Molly looked at the rest of the Weasley boys and she raised her wand.
"AHHHHHH! HEEELP!" Draco, Jade, Ginny and Hermione heard.
"What the hell?" Jade asked.
"I think Mum's finished." Ginny said opening the door. She saw Molly walk in looking satisfied and Ginny questioned her.
"Well you don't have to worry about your husband…but the rest, you might want to hope that my anger fades away." Molly said walking in Draco's room. "How are you feeling now, Draco dear?" Molly asked.
"Fine but…what happened downstairs? We heard people yelling." he said and Jade nodded.
"Hermione, I think you would want to see your husband…make sure he's not chickening around." Molly winked and Hermione looked confused.
"HERMIONE COME AND LOOK!" Ginny screamed from the bottom.
"Oh! I want to see!" Hermione said jumping up. She left and Jade heard Draco chuckle. She turned to him and felt his hand run through her hair.
"I hope I don't get you that mad." he said and Jade held his hand.
"Hopefully you won't." she said looking down at his hands. She played with his fingers and he watched her. "I thought I was going to lose you for a moment…and I held my breath all the way here." Jade said softly feeling stupid that she was telling him how much she felt for him. "I was really scared when I saw you fall…it felt horrible." Jade said looking to his eyes.
"You felt so much for me?" he asked and Jade nodded quickly wiping a tear. Draco quickly engulfed her into him and he didn't want to let go at all. He pulled back a little and kissed her, wanting her to feel how she made him feel. After a blissful snog, Jade asked Draco if he wanted to see the punishment her mother was making her brothers go through.
"Sure." he said and Jade helped him up. She let him wrap an arm around her shoulder and slowly made their way downstairs.
"Ta da!" Jade said showing Draco a cage with eggs and chicks cracking and running around chirping endlessly. Draco doubled over in laughter and laughed so hard, he wiped his tears. He sat down still laughing with Jay who was delighted none of this happened to him. Jade finally lifted the cage out and set them on the ground. Molly lifted the spell off of them and they grew back into their original state.
"Any single person coming to me and begging and crying that they won't do this again, I'll have chicken or eggs for breakfast." Molly warned. They all backed off and went to Draco, punching him lightly. Jade walked to the kitchen and saw the girls making dinner.
"Who wants to see their human husbands?" Jade asked, seeing them bustle out of the kitchen. Jade laughed and went to handle the food herself.
"Mummy! Uncle Ron, Uncle Charlie, Uncle Bill, Uncle Fred, Uncle George are all back! How come Uncle Jay and Draco weren't chickens?" Zaara asked and Jade smiled placing her daughter on the counter.
"Because they didn't get Nan mad." Jade said kissing her daughter.
"Oh…how come Nan didn't turn Daddy into a chicken when he got you mad?" Zaara asked and Jade froze dropping her spoon.
"Honey don't worry about that." Jade said not wanting to talk about Harry.
"Mummy…can I get a new Daddy? I asked everyone, even Draco if I can get a new Daddy and they said I can." Zaara said and Jade sighed.
"Zaara stop it. Go play with your cousins." Jade said afraid that this question might come up.
"But Mummy…I want a new Daddy! I know who can be my new DADDY!" she said excited and Jade turned to her and snapped.
"Get out of here Zaara! Stop bothering me because of a new Daddy! You can't get a new Daddy and that's final!" Jade barked and Zaara jumped. "Stupid girl." Jade said putting her hands on her head. Draco saw this and Zaara started crying.
"Why are you yelling at her? She's just a little child." Draco said and Jade turned to him.
"She is MY child and I can talk to her the way I want. I can yell and scream at her, what is it to you?" Jade asked and Draco glared at her.
"You're screaming at for no reason. It's her nature to ask for a father. Look at her age for Merlin's sake!" he said.
"You're not her father. Stop spoiling her like one." Jade said going to grab Zaara but Zaara squirmed away going to Draco.
"I don't want a Mummy like you! You're mean! Help me Draco!" Zaara said and Jade gaped at her.
"Zaara, come here right now." Jade said but Draco picked up Zaara and left.
"What's going on?" Hermione asked walking in. Jade stood there fuming and her heart breaking because she heard her daughter tell her she doesn't want a mother like her. Jade didn't say anything but left to her room. She loved her daughter more than her own life and hearing a part of herself saying she didn't want her killed her. Everyone tried getting her out of the bedroom and opening the door but Jade didn't want to hear anything.
"Let me see." Molly said when Draco explained everything to her. "Jade dear? Honey, please open your door. I just want to talk to you." Molly said not hearing a response. Hearing her Mum made Jade listen. She felt she was Zaara and her mother was her, wanting to get a message through. She realized that a child always ignores and takes their parents for granted for some human reason so Jade got up and opened the door.
"Sweetie." Molly said and Jade sobbed into her mother's arms. "Zaara is such a young child and naïve. What does she understand? I had to go through so many things with 8 children. You can't always be a perfect Mum for your children because children want ridiculous and impossible things that you can't give them but they just don't understand. Draco loves this child so he was just protecting her dear. He loves her dearly…I understand he's not her father but he has a right to defend her because he loves her. I think you are the best mother in this world. I can't fathom of how a woman can handle a child by themselves their whole life. Harry never gave any assistance and you seem to protect your child well. Zaara knows you love her but she gets upset and throws tantrums over petty things. It's your job as a mother to forgive her and show her guidelines. So go on and talk to your daughter." Molly said picking Jade up.
"What if she doesn't want to listen?" Jade asked.
"She'll listen. You just have to be strong for her and yourself like you've always been." Molly said.
"Love you Mum." Jade said hugging her mother.
"I love you too dear." Molly said and let Jade go as she went to get her daughter. Jade knocked on Draco's door and Draco opened it seeing a teary Jade.
"I want to speak to my daughter." Jade said and Draco nodded moving aside for her to get through.
"Zaara?" Jade asked seeing Zaara look up and look back down again looking sad. "Are you really mad at Mummy?" Jade asked and Zaara nodded. "Yes? What if Mummy tells you she's sorry?" Jade asked and Zaara looked at her.
"I don't know." she said softly. Jade took her hand and kissed it.
"I'm really sorry for yelling at you sweetheart, it's just that Mummy has been through a lot. Mummy never wants to see you hurt or crying. Mummy doesn't even want you to think she doesn't love you okay?" Jade asked crying. "I understand that we don't live with Daddy or see him…but I'm here for you baby. Mummy will be your Mummy and Daddy. Who knows? Maybe you'll get a new Daddy, but for now please know that Mummy is your everything." Jade said crying and kissing her daughters hand.
"Don't cry Mummy. I love you too. I always want a Mummy like you because you're always the bestest Mummy in the world!" she said, hugging Jade tightly. She let go and Zaara wiped Jade's tears from her face and shook her head.
"Mummy is prettier when she's smiling. I like it like that." Zaara said and Jade smiled carrying her.
Draco stood there watching Jade cry over Zaara and felt guilty for taking Zaara away from her mother because he knew how much Jade loved her daughter. Jade had her daughter in her arms and carried her to the door.
"Draco, I'm sorry for yelling at you that way. You had my daughter's best interests at heart, I'm really sorry." Jade said not meeting his eyes.
"Dean! Come back here!" Zaara said squirming when she saw Dean run. Jade let Zaara go and went to leave but Draco closed the door.
"Don't go." he said and Jade sniffed looking away.
"Draco please, not now." Jade said feeling him grab her arm. He grabbed her hand and spun her around and crushed his lips against hers. He eased it down and held her cheek. He pulled back seeing her rest her forehead on his chest and cry silently.
"I understand where you were coming from. I know I'm not Zaara's father but I have her best interests at heart. I never wanted you both to separate and nor do I wish for it to happen. I understand what a relationship is between a mother and daughter and I am nobody to interfere. I just didn't want you to be so rash with her." he said and Jade nodded.
"I didn't want to hear about Harry. It kills me to hear her rant about a father because Harry was never there for her and when he's gone, she wants a Daddy." Jade said and Draco nodded.
"I understand Jade…I do." he said as they both walked to his bed. They sat down together and talked for a bit.
