Pairing: Dramione
Chapter 6:
POV: Hermione
I lay Autumn in her crib when we get back to my flat. It's already six-thirty and I decide to stay up instead of going back to bed. I cook a quick breakfast and read a bit of my book before I get Autumn ready to go to the Burrow. I'm exhausted but I need the paycheck. I can tell Autumn was exhausted this morning because she whimpered the entire time I got her ready. When I put her in the car seat she fell asleep instantly. I'm so happy my baby girl isn't in pain anymore. I drop Autumn off quickly at the Burrow before heading to St. Mungo's.
I check on my other patients before going to Draco's.
"Good morning Draco, how are you feeling?" I ask.
"I'm not in pain anymore. How much longer do I have to stay here?"
"I can check your vitals and if they're strong you can leave tomorrow morning." He nods. "So I never actually asked you where you work."
"I work at the Ministry of Magic; I work in the Department of Enchanted Objects." (A/N: Made up department)
"Really, what's that like?"
"It's pretty boring actually; the department studies enchanted objects and see how they work. You have a very interesting job, you save lives."
"I think your job is interesting Draco." We continue our conversation as I check his vitals. He's healthy and I'm actually disappointed. When Draco leaves St. Mungo's we won't be able to see each other anymore.
"Your vitals are strong; you should be able to leave tomorrow. I can come in and sign your release forms around 10. Does that work?" I try my best to smile at his great fortune, but his great fortune gives me misery. As much as I love Autumn, it's lonely being a single mom. Before Draco, the only adult conversations I had been with Mrs. Weasley when I dropped and picked up Autumn and some of the other people around St. Mungo's. None are my age and its nice having someone to talk too.
"Great, listen Hermione; you've been a great Healer. Thank you, are you sure you want to come in tomorrow? It's your day off." he tells me. I nod, afraid that if I talk my voice will crack. I can't cry right now I tell myself. I dismiss myself quickly, needing to get out of there. I walk into the nearest loo and allow myself to cry for a few minutes. Usually I don't cry this much, but with everything going on in the last 24 hours, it's made me emotional. I look in the mirror when I'm done with my crying jag and my eyes are bloodshot and I still have dark circles under my eyes from lack of sleep last night. I mumble a spell to fix my appearance so others won't know I'm crying.
Once my shift finishes I apparate to St. Mungo's to pick up Autumn. I avoided Draco for the rest of the day. He kept asking what's wrong but I couldn't admit to him that it was him leaving St. Mungo's was what was bothering me. Mrs. Weasley figured something was wrong but didn't question me. When I took Autumn home I gave her a bottle and a bath before putting her to bed. I should be tired but I'm too upset about Draco to fall asleep. I don't fall asleep until after midnight and when I do it's broken and restless.
In the morning I looked like a mess. I had bags under my eyes from not sleeping well for the past 2 nights and my hair is a giant knot that would give any hairdresser nightmares. I take my time getting ready since it's only 8 and Autumn and I don't have to leave until 9:30. Once I think I look somewhat presentable I get Autumn ready and make breakfast. She's smiley today and laughing up a storm. She instantly puts me in a better mood.
"Do you want to see Draco today?" I ask her as we play on the floor. She just continues laughing. When it's time to leave I grab her diaper bag; we're off to St. Mungo's.
I sign in and make my way to Draco's room. I hate this so much.
"Good morning Draco, how are you feeling?" I ask.
"Quite well actually; how are you and Autumn?" I melt, he's so sweet. No, stay strong Hermione; I remind myself.
"We're good. Let me check your vitals one last time and then I can sign you out."
"I can hold Autumn while you do that." He holds out his arms to take the baby and I set her in them. She smiles at Draco. After a few minutes I announce him full of health. I sign the release form.
"Good bye Draco, it was nice having you as a patient." I tell him as I put Autumn back in her car seat.
"It was nice having you as a Healer, Hermione. I'm glad we met each other again." I smile and agree.
"Autumn and I have to get going. Good bye." I pick up Autumn's car seat and diaper bag and sign out of St. Mungo's. Good bye forever, I thought. I mean, when was I going to see Draco Malfoy again? Little did I know how wrong I was?
A/N: Here's Chapter 6! How do you guys like it so far? A lot of people are reading it which makes me so happy. So thank you to anyone who has read this story, you guys are awesome.
MalfoyTwin: I'm so glad you love it I hope you liked this chapter.
