Baby mine chapter 15

hey guys here it is! well i hope you like it. it was really difficult to write this so i hope its good enough. its weird writing about chritmas eve in may but hey i get to listen to carols all yoear round wooo.

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"Take your time Mia; I know that this must be hard." Draco's voice rang out into the silent room. Everyone was waiting for her to talk. Well everyone except her son who was busying himself with icing.

"Well let's see" Hermione rasped grabbing an icing tube and some biscuits. Daniel then decided to plant himself on Hermione's lap to help. She kissed the top of his little head and weakly smiled. "When I was a little girl about your age Danny honey mummy used to live in Spain with her Nana Aurelia Jean and Every night she used to tell me the story of how she met my grandpapa." Everyone was frowning. Where was she going with this? Hermione didn't notice their expressions or if she did she ignored them and carried on. "There once was a king and his beloved daughter and together they explored distance lands. One day they came upon a sultan. He fell in love with the daughter and so presented an extraordinary gift for her hand. "She then grasped the chain around her neck and pulled it up to show a glistening blue diamond about the size of walnut shell. Everyone gasped. Daniel grabbed hold of it with his icing covered fingers and stared at it with aw.

"A magical blue diamond. The king however was greedy and took both the diamond and his daughter and fled back to his Castile locking her up in a tower." Daniel giggled. "You see the sultan was a powerful wizard and loved the daughter very much. he wanted to marry her and make her his queen. So he came looking for her on his magical tapestry of silk." Hermione then finished with the biscuit torn some of the baking paper off the tray and made it into a cylinder. Everyone's eyes were transfixed on Hermione as she told the mystical story. Her eyes were alight with life, the golden swirls twirling in her brown orbs.

"When he flew to her window in the Castile he asked her to come with him. The princess was so intoxicated with him she immediately jumped on the tapestry and they flew away taking with them the blue diamond so that the king was punished for locking the beautiful princess up. They left a note saying that if they ever had a daughter or girl ancestor they would send her back to the king and his wife until the time was right as payment for the princess's hand, especially if the little girl possessed magical powers." Hermione whispered something under her breath and a little flame appeared at the bottom of the cylinder. Suddenly the paper flew into the air looking like a magic carpet before it shrivelled up into dust. Daniel giggled with glee still holding onto the necklace. "They flew off into the sunset, never to be seen again. "

"Mione as lovely as that story was that doesn't explain to me who the hooded figure was" harry replied firmly. He thought his friend must still be in shock,

"Wait harry that story doe's sound oddly familiar. As does that diamond Daniel is holding" Minerva breathed. "Hermione am I right in saying that the story you just told was about how your grandparents met?"

Hermione nodded.

"Was your grandmother called Aurelia jean Dearheart before she got married?"

"The Dearhearts are one of the most powerful political wizarding families. Hermione is a muggleborn so she isn't related to any magical families" Draco replied confused.

"Actually Mr Malfoy that is a common misconception. Some muggleborn are related. These muggleborns are the children or grandchildren of a squib marrying a muggle or two squibs. Since squibs do not have any magical abilities in most pureblood and half-blood families they were out casted and many live in the muggle world. "McGonagall replied. Everyone turned to Hermione who was busy allowing Daniel cover her hands in icing and sprinkles minding her own business.

"Mione is your grandmother a Dearheart?" Arthur asked. Hermione looked up and around at everyone.

"Well...mione I need to know what's going on. I need to stop this man" harry almost shouted getting irritated

"Harry don't you dare tell me that you need to know! Your parents and sister haven't just died mine have. You don't how hard this is for me. Your parents died when you were a baby so you barely knew them." Hermione snapped "and anyway don't try and act all hero when I saved your s and Ron's arses more times than I can count. Just because you are golden boy doesn't mean that you can solve every problem." Hermione was seething. Everyone looked at her shocked at her outburst.

"Mia potter wasn't trying to say that. I think he just wants you to be safe. I want you to be safe." Draco whispered almost frightened of her response. Hermione's shoulders slumped. She leant into him, her head on his shoulder.

"Sorry harry" she whispered. She felt Draco's arm come around her waist pulled her closer to him. She could tell that harry had a shocked expression on his face. Hermione never apologized for anything unless proven wrong and harry knew that she was right.

"Its ok mione. Now can you answer the question?"

"Yes my grandmother is Aurelia jean Dearheart. She married Alroy Ramirez. He was a squib also. I was the daughter they were supposed to give to the dearhearts, but my parents and grandmother wouldn't allow it. She didn't want me to be brought up by them. I showed my magic when I was 2 and I was quickly placed into hiding in muggle London. The dearhearts didn't know I existed until I went to Hogwarts. My great uncle went to my grandmother and told her to hand me over. She refused. He said he would be back when I turned 17 or my family would have to give them the diamond in payment. Instead my grandmother gave me the diamond, and told me to oblivate my parents sending them to Australia. I turned 17 just before we went on the horcrux hunt. Since Voldermort was at large the dearhearts didn't have time to come after the little girl that slipped away or their precious diamond. "Hermione spat. She then brought Daniel closer to her. She didn't care that the icing on her hands and his was going everywhere. Neither did anyone else, they were listening intently.

"The war happened and after I left in the middle of seventh year because of this little muchkin" she then tickled her son who giggled in delight. "We when practically into hiding. I knew that they would be after me now. My grandmother wanted me to come and live in Spain but I couldn't. I would be an easy target there. We got through. I started to write as you know and it wasn't until about a couple of weeks ago did I get a mysterious owl. The letter said. Join us or give us what we want. I didn't want to join the dearhearts after what my grandmother had told me about them and so I ignored it thinking that because I was in hiding practically and living in muggle London I would be safe. "

"But you were attacked" Ginny said. Hermione sighed.

"Yeah on the first time I stepped into diagon alley for about 4 years. Wasn't exactly the welcome I was expecting? I was trying to avoid Rita skeeter and the reporters only to be attacked by my relatives one of which happens to be a werewolf"

"Why don't you just give them the diamond?" asked Ginny who had taken it out of Daniel's mucky hands and was looking at it, the bright blue sparkled.

"That the Ramirez diamond ginerva" molly replied before Hermione could. "It was owned by the Ramirez family for years. They are the most powerful in Spain, ruling over it for centuries. That diamond by myth is nearly as powerful as something like the deathly hallows."

"Oh right. See why you don't want to give it up" Ginny replied sheepishly. "And mum don't care me ginerva"

Hermione looked at her friend was a raised eyebrow. "Gin I'm not keeping it because I want to be powerful. I'm keeping it because if they had that diamond..."

"They would be able to control all of wizarding Britain?" harry piped in

"Pretty much. You were up against john Dearheart for minister and you won. The dearhearts want to be in control. They won't be happy that they don't have minister. They are about as prejudiced as the malfoys. No offence Draco."

"None taken. I know my family had issues when it came to pureblood supremacy. I know that the dearhearts are one of the most opinionated families when it comes to pureblood supremacy. They were big supporters of Voldermort although he was a half-blood." Draco replied.

"So you are telling me that your grandparents are both squibs. One from the most powerful family in Spain and the other the most powerful in England"

Hermione nodded

"And that the dearhearts are after this diamond because it holds powerful powers?"

"Yes harry it really isn't that hard"

Harry gulped. "So they are after you for the diamond since they want to gain power and they are fanatical blood supremacists. Worse than bellatrix?"

"Well I don't know. My aunt was wacko. No one beats her on the crazy front"Draco replied. Hermione nodded.

"Yes they are fanatical but they do it a little more subtly than bellatrix ever would. "

"Hermione I don't think killing your parents and sibling is subtle" molly declared.

"I know but none of them have been is Azkaban and they can easily get what they want. "

"So who was the hooded figure?"

"I think it's my 2nd cousin Julius. He is john's brother. He was brought up as his father's image and was a main follower of Voldermort. He is very much like bellatrix and the other deatheaters, ruthless and cruel. "

"I see. Why wasn't he placed in Azkaban at the end of the war if he was a follower?"

"The dearhearts have the uncanny ability to cut themselves off from a bad situation so that they aren't involved. " Hermione sneered.

"Well we then have a very powerful enemy"

"You're telling me. " Hermione scoffed, her eyes glistening from unshed tears. "well what shall we do?"

"I really don't know"

Hermione, Draco and Daniel returned back to winnards farm a couple of hours later. Hermione had been interrogated fiercely by harry, however they couldn't come up with a solution. They were all tired and they wanted to just relax. Draco had warded the house and surrounding area as much as he could.

"Draco I'm going to get dressed and have a bath. Do you think you can look after Daniel for me" Hermione mumbled as she trudged inside the hallway holding Daniel's hand. She wouldn't let go of him or let him out of her sight.

"Of course mia," he quickly brushed his lips against hers before picking Daniel up.

"Come on buddy let's go and get into our jimjams and get lots of chocolate and biscuits before we watch a Christmas film."

"But daddy I don't get into my jimjams until after ninna" Daniel's voice sounded in the blondes head;

"I know but today is a special day and so we are going to" Draco replied before going up the stairs two at a time. Hermione watched. This had been one of the worse days of her life but she knew she had to keep a brave face. It was Christmas Eve after all. She could tell Draco was. She walked at the stairs behind them and she could hear her son's giggles.

"Shh we can't tell mummy our surprise until tomorrow." Hermione smiled. Her son was excited about Father Christmas and getting the presents in general. She had never seen him so excited. She wondered what her surprise was. She looked at the locked door which contained her "surprise" Draco certainly had outdone himself. She had really only known him properly for about a week and he had given her a house and something else for Christmas. Hermione didn't realise she was crying until she heard the strangled sob in her throat. She couldn't stop and so quickly ran into the master bedroom.

"So Daniel mummy might be a bit upset for a while so we have to be really good ok? We have to make mummy smile and keep her happy. Something bad happened to some relatives of hers and so she's really sad about it."

"Ok daddy. Maybe her surprise will make her feel better"

"Shhh we can't tell mummy our surprise until tomorrow. It's a secret." Draco replied tickling the little boy. "Now get you jimjams on and we will take loads of toys downstairs and play with them while watching our films. Then maybe we could make some dinner for mummy. Whets her favourite one?"

"Mummy loves sausages with mashy and peas. I make a mountain with mine."

"Ok well we will make that for her" the boys quickly collected toys and books and draco helped Daniel scramble into his pyjamas with penguins on"

"Look daddy there's pingu on my jimjammies!" cried Daniel in Draco's mind. Draco couldn't help but smile. He had learnt about the penguin pretty quick after Daniel first arrived. Pingu was one of his favourites.

"Come on then let's go" Draco said transforming his clothes into pyjamas and a dressing gown. The boys then quickly ran downstairs and clambered onto the sofa bringing a blanket up to their chins. Daniel firmly on Draco's lap.

"Right how about if we watch this one, scrooge? Mummy said that this was good film" Daniel nodded and Draco quickly pressed the play button. The box of quality streets came out as well as the toblerone. Draco heard the shower turn on and sighed.

"Mia dinner is ready!" called Draco up the stairs. There was no answer. "Mia come on its getting cold" Draco frowned. Mia hadn't come down at all since she had her shower. He looked over at the kitchen table. Daniel was happily making a mountain out of his mash potato before squashing it with his fork and stuffing it in his little mouth.

"Daniel don't play with your food." The little boy immediately stopped and started to eat properly. Afterwards they laid out some milk and the snowflake biscuits they had made earlier in front of the fireplace in the lounge.

"Come on little man beddy byes byes otherwise Father Christmas won't be able to come." Daniel quickly ran up the stairs with Draco following behind. He remembered being excited about Christmas when he was little. Although he was never brought up with the muggle fantasy of Father Christmas he did get lots of presents and so he smiled as Daniel ran to brush his teeth as quickly as possible before running back into his room and jumping under the covers. Draco came over and kissed his head before handing the little boy Mr. Bear.

"Daddy you have to tell me the story that mummy does every year. She always reads it's to me so that Rudolph's nose lights up"

"Alright Danny" Draco sat on the bed and picked up the old book on the floor. Daniel was pointing at it and snuggled into his daddy as the old tattered book was opened.

"Twas the night before christmas" Draco started to read and Daniel smiled and hugged his teddy bear closer, his thumb firmly in his mouth. After a while the little boy's eyes began to droop and Draco stopped when he had fallen asleep.

"Night Danny. Daddy loves you. Merry christmas"

"Mmmm" Draco quickly turned off the light leaving the nightlight in the shape of a golden snitch on in the corner and left pulling the door to. He wanted to know why Hermione hadn't come down for dinner and so ventured to the master bedroom. When he entered the room was pitch black but she was nowhere to be seen. He flicked the lights on. The shower was still running. Panic filled his chest and up his throat. Something had happened to her. He ran to the bathroom and burst through the door to find Hermione sitting on the shower floor, still in Draco's boxer's and t-shirt that she was wearing this morning. The now cold water of the shower was pounding on her and draco couldn't tell is the water on her face was tears or tap water but he could hear her sobs and whimpers. He strode over and quickly turned off the shower and helped her up. She was shivering and whimpering.

"Come on love let's get your jimjams on" He cooed as if he was talking to a small child. She held her arms up for him as he peeled off the wet t-shirt. She looked up at him in almost awe sniffling. Her hair was plastered on her cheeks and neck. Draco heart almost broke seeing her this vulnerable. Never had the great Hermione Granger been this broken.

"Just the boxers to go and then we are going to snuggle into bed and go straight to sleep" Draco said softly. Hermione whimpered in reply. She gingerly stepped out of the boxers as Draco wrapped the fluffy white towel around her.

"That's my girl" he kissed her forehead before picking her up bridal style. She didn't object as he placed him on the bed and fetched a silk nightgown.

"Arms up" he ordered like he was talking to a child. She obeyed and he slipped the nightdress over her head. He then magicked her hair dry before placing them under the covers, she firmly in his embrace. Her soft sobs filled the air.

"shhh, love, everything's alright" draco kissed the tears away that were falling down her porcelain cheeks and stroked her hair with one hand while the other rubbed small circles on her back. He could faintly feel the scars of names. He could hear her crying slowly stop to be replaced with heavy breathing, he kept stroking her back though. He soon felt the horrifying scar that spelt Draco malfoy and let out a shaky breath pulling Hermione closer to him. Breathing in her scent by burying his head in her unruly curls.

"Merry christmas mia"

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