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Chapter 15: A Wonderful Name
Hermione once again found herself in the bathroom hunched over the toilet. 'Why in the bloody hell do they call it morning sickness when it happens all throughout the day?' She asked herself, as she wiped her mouth and sat down on the tiled bathroom floor.
It had been about two weeks since she found out she was pregnant. And most of the time during those two weeks she found herself in the position she was in now. Retching everything ate that day.
Her professors and taken her condition lightly. They gave her lighter assignments then the rest of their students and told her to relax. Except one of her professors, which was Professor Snape: The Greasy Git. He still gave her the same amount of work as everyone else and she thanked him for that. She didn't want to be put aside because of her being pregnant. She thought that if Muggle women could to their daily routines while pregnant, she could too and she would.
Hermione stood up and went to the sink, taking her toothbrush and brushing her teeth. She wished that Draco was with her, but he had to go to the library and get a book from Madam Pince for research on a Charms essay.
It seemed that he was always studying. Hermione laughed as she put her toothbrush away, she was usually the bookworm and it now looked as if she had rubbed off on him.
But, it was good that he was getting all his work done, because once it was done they got to spend time together.
Harry and Ron still didn't talk to her and she was alright with that, because she had her other friends: Ginny, Luna, Lavender, Pavarti, and Professor Kay. Yes, Hermione and Professor Kay now not only had a Teacher/Student relationship, but a friendship as well. Professor Kay, helped her out when she needed it and gave her books about being pregnant and Hermione was grateful for that.
Hermione went down to the common room and sat down putting a hand on her flat stomach. She thought about when she would swell up like a watermelon. She hoped and prayed that Draco would still love her and she could feel tears slip from her eyes. 'Damn hormones.' Hermione thought. And then looked to the portrait hole to see Draco walk in. He saw her and immediately went to her side.
"Hermione, what's wrong?" He asked concerned.
"Are you still going to love me when I'm fat?" She wailed out.
Draco couldn't help but smile and laugh a small laugh. He snaked his arm around her shoulder and kissed her temple, "I'll always love you." He told her truthfully.
"You promise?" She asked her eyes watery and a few tears trailing down her face.
"I promise." He stated.
Hermione smiled and lightly kissed him on the lips. The light lip lock soon turning into an all out heated make-out session.
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A month went by and Christmas was just around the corner. Some student had gone home early, as others stayed because either their families didn't celebrate the most loved holiday or they didn't have families to celebrate with.
Hermione was happy that she had Draco, because without him she would have mourned Christmas. She had always celebrated with her parents and now they were gone. She, was just happy that she had him and in a couple months she'd have a bundle of joy also.
Thinking about her little boy growing inside her, Hermione rubbed the small bulge protruding from her stomach. She smiled and then frowned, her son needed a name, she couldn't always refer to him as her 'little boy' or 'son' or even 'it', as her friends had called him a couple times. And just as if her thoughts were heard a book popped up on the coffee table. Hermione grabbed for it and then leaned back in her chair. Their was a letter with it. She tore it open and read aloud:
Hermione,
I couldn't help, but think that you may need this. I hope it comes in handy and that you will choose one from the many listed. Remember, Draco needs to help out on this also. Tell, him that he needs to slow it down on the studying and think about his family. That boy does need a name...
You Friend,
Kaytrina
Hermione smiled and then looked down at the book. The title reading: Baby Names. Hermione laughed and then heard Draco enter the common room.
"Hey, luv." He greeted and walked over to her looking down at what she was looking at from behind the chair. "What you got there?"
"Just a little present from Kaytrina." Hermione stated. Looking up at him with a smile, "She says that you need to 'slow down on the studying' and help me out with the name picking for our son."
"Oh, really." He said with a smirk.
"Yes, really." Hermione said smirking back.
"Well, all right then." Draco said and walked over to the couch. Plopping down and getting comfortable, "Read off."
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Hermione was now in the middle of the book and every name she said was always, 'too stupid', 'too corky', 'too lame', or 'just not acceptable'.
Hermione just started naming names off at the random, "Bernard?"
"I don't think so." Draco scoffed.
"Orion?"
"No."
"Conrad?"
"I don't think so."
"Evander?"
"Hmm...Evander Malfoy? I don't like the ring to that."
"Damon?"
"Maybe."
"Really?" Hermione asked shocked.
"Sure."
"What about Leo?" Hermione asked.
"Leo?"
"Yes, it says: Late Latin name meaning 'lion', ultimately from Greek 'leon'. This was the name of 13 Ministers of Magic and several Byzantine emperors. Another famous bearer was Leo Tolstoy, a Russia novelist whose works include 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. Leo is also the name of a constellation and the fifth sign of the zodiac." Hermione read off.
"I really don't want my son named after a cluster of stars."
"Fine how about Cormac?"
"No! I had an uncle Cormac twice removed and he was a perverted basterd, always looking in on my mum and aunts when they were getting dressed." Draco fumed.
"Ok, then." She said and then rubbed her tummy and looking down, "Your name will not be Cormac." She assured her unborn child playfully.
Draco gave her a glare and she just smiled up at him.
"How about Pegasus?" Hermione asked looking down at the book.
"I will not whatsoever put that name upon my child. It's absurd." Draco protested.
Hermione glared she really like the name, "Fine." she muttered and went back to looking over the list of names, "Oh, my gods!" She screeched.
"What is it?" Draco asked.
"They actually have 'Dung' as a name in here." She said laughing.
"No way." Draco said looked up trying to read were it said that, but it was hard trying to read upside down.
"All it says is that it 'Means 'brave and heroic' in Vietnamese" Hermione told him. Draco laughed, "We sure bloody hell are not naming our child that." She confirmed. "How about Valentine?"
"No."
"Ok, what about Wyatt?"
"I don't like it."
"Valerius?"
"That's way better then Valentine." Draco told her.
Hermione nodded, "I agree, but what about Riddick?" She asked.
"Riddick?"
"Yeah, it says that it's a very rare name and that only one known wizard was ever named that. 'Riddick Walderhilk was one of the most talented and intelligent wizards known to the wizarding world. He helped build Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which was founded by the four houses, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Walderhilk was also the first Minister of Magic, but soon after creating the Ministry of Magic he disappeared and was never heard from again. Some say that he's still alive while others think that he died of old age.'" Hermione read.
"That sound as if it were out of one of the books in the library." Draco told her.
"I like that name." Hermione stated, not paying attention to what Draco said.
"You do?"
"Yes, Both Riddick and Valerius."
"Valerius Riddick Malfoy?" Draco said trying to see if it sounded right, "Riddick Valerius Malfoy?"
"Oh, that's perfect." Hermione squealed. Jumping up and going to the couch, giving Draco a squeeze of a life-time. "I love 'Riddick Valerius Malfoy'. It sounds wonderful." She smiled and started to kiss him. Draco grinned kissing Hermione back.
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The next day Hermione and Draco were summoned to Dumbledore's office. Once in they walked up to his desk and sat in the deep purple satin chairs. Dumbledore looked down at them smiling and the twinkle present in his eye.
"Hermione. Draco." He said their names, "The Ministry has been notified about the baby. And Cornelius Fudge as instructed me to notify you both that you have until after Christmas to wed."
Draco and Hermione both stared at Dumbledore and then Hermione broke the awkward silence, "Wed?"
"Yes, you two have to be married."
Hermione smiled and looked at Draco who she could see was smiling all the same. "When?" Draco asked.
"As soon as possible. Christmas is only a few days away." Dumbledore stated.
"There's not enough time to plan." Hermione stated a little worried.
"Well, the Minister has given me this to give you." Dumbledore said and handed over a small letter to Hermione.
After ripping the letter open and scanning over it she handed in over to Draco.
Dear,
Mr. Malfoy & Ms. Granger
I believe I should be congratulating you and I hope that the news I am to bring is not too straight forward, you two will be married tomorrow. Yes, I know it is soon, but since you Ms. Granger are a Muggle-Born it is only necessary that you follow the new Marriage Law that was made two weeks ago and only passed a week ago. And since you have conceived a baby with Mr. Malfoy, it is only necessary that you marry him. For, single mothers in the Wizarding World are looked upon as tramps, not that I am regarding you, Ms. Granger, as one, just wanting to get across the point.
Now, you both are to be expected at the Department of Marriage on the twelfth floor at the Ministry of Magic. You may invite whoever you please, but please make it under the lines of eight or less people. I myself will be their as well as Amyetia Dwells, who is their to have you sign the Marriage papers.
Sincerely,
Cornelius Fudge
Minister of Magic
The Ministry of Magic
"Tomorrow?" He said in disbelief.