AN: Im sorry that i haven't posted anything in ages. Life has just gotten overwhelming lately and there were finals and AP tests and SATs etc... Thank you for reading please review, no flames. I love you all.
Going to their book shop had become a favorite part of Hermione's day in the month that she had spent in her new life so far. She just loved how she was surrounded by book lovers like herself. Her bookish ways were appreciated and normal in this setting, she wasn't pegged as a know-it-all. It was wonderful. So it was another beautiful day when she went to unlock their surprisingly popular shop that morning. The small crowd parted for her as she let them all in, most of them greeting her warmly as they were usual customers. Another thing she loved about "Charmed Chapters" was how it brought magic and muggle together. She liked to think that it was slowly making a difference by diffusing some of the prejudice that wizards had towards muggles. Making her way into the shop, she turned on the lights and the open sign, and proceeded to let the crown filter into the store.
"Good morning everyone! I'm glad to see you all here, thank you for coming." Hermione greeted smiling, addressing the crowd.
"Oh Hermione you know we love this place." An old women said, her husband nodding in agreement.
"By far the best book store this city has ever seen!" He said, grinning.
"And with such a gorgeous girl working here I don't think I'll ever leave." A young man added, winking at Hermione.
"You flirt! I have a husband, I'll have you know." She replied, laughing.
"A quite handsome husband I might add." Draco called, as he walked into the shop, the bell dinging as the door swung shut.
"Draco, I thought you wouldn't be coming until later." Hermione said, walking over to the blond.
"Well I was planning on working on some stuff for the baby, but then I realized I didn't want to be doing any of that without you, love." Draco answered, wrapping his arms around his wife and pecking her on the lips.
"I think that means your chances are non-existent sonny." The old man said laughing, nudging the flirter, who chuckled and shook his head in mock despair.
"Oh I didn't know you two were expecting! How far along are you dear?" One of the regulars, a middle aged woman named Sarah, asked excitedly.
"I'm about four months along. I'm just thankful the morning sickness has stopped, it was a nightmare." Hermione said, leaning into Draco as he slightly squeezed her waist.
"Congratulations! Do you know what you're having yet?"
"Not yet, though we should find out at the next appointment." Draco responded, his eyes shining with happiness.
"Well good luck you two!" Sarah said.
"Thank you Sarah, that means a lot." Hermione said appreciatively.
The rest of the day in the shop was pleasant and the couple enjoyed talking with their customers, the regulars quickly becoming friends.
"Draco! We need to get ready to go to the healer, we don't want to be late!" Hermione called through the apartment, giggling when she heard a yelp and a thump that meant her klutz of a husband had tripped yet again in his rush. Draco stumbled out of their room, and made his way to her trying to be as dignified as he could, which only made Hermione laugh more. "What were you doing?" Hermione said between chuckles.
"I was getting my socks on and I tripped." Draco pouted.
"Aww, did my poor baby hurt himself?" Hermione cooed, kissing his cheek. "Come on babe, lets go." Grabbing some floo powder and Draco's hand she led them through the fire. Coming out on the other side in the healer's office Hermione charmed the soot off of them. Walking up to the receptionist Draco let them know that they were there. Turning back to his wife, the couple took a seat and waited for their turn.
"Hermione" A young woman called, reading off of a clipboard. The two got up and followed her into another room. "The healer will be with you in a moment, please sit on the table Hermione." And with that she left, closing the door behind her. Five minutes later the healer knocked, and came in.
"Hello Hermione, today we should be able to tell the gender if that's something you two want." The woman said.
"Yes, we do, we're very excited over the matter actually." Draco said, gripping Hermione's hand.
"Alright, it will only take a moment." She said, waving her wand over Hermione's abdomen. A blue glow and a pink glow shown faintly around her midsection. "Oh my, it seems you two are having twins, a boy and a girl. Congratulations! I can conjure an image for you."
"Oh Draco, twins! They are so beautiful!" Hermione gasped, teary-eyed.
"Our little Mira and Cas. We are so lucky." Draco said, resting his hands over their children.
"Well now we can decorate the nursery." Hermione wept happily, clinging to Draco.
"These children will be the most cherished children this world has ever seen, that's for sure." Draco said, rubbing her back. "Cas and Mira, our little angels."
