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When Draco woke up on Saturday, he looked over at the clock and saw that it was just turning 5 o'clock. Inhaling deeply, he looked to his left at Hermione who was still sound asleep. He smiled, admiring her effortless beauty as she slept before he carefully slid out of bed to begin his usual Match-Day routines.
He went down to his lounge to stretch a bit, not wanting to bother Hermione while she slept. Stretching his muscles was something his did before every Match to loosen up a bit. After he finished stretching, Draco went back upstairs and took a piping hot shower before rinsing off in freezing cold water. Even with the cold rinse, as he stepped out of the shower, steam rolled off his skin.
He inhaled deeply and looked in the mirror. Despite it not mattering who won the Match, it was still the most important Match of his life. The orphans at St. Mungo's needed his help and the day had come for him to finally pull through for them.
When he got some comfortable clothes on, he went down to the kitchen to make his usual Pre-Match breakfast. As he prepared the ingredients for his spinach, mushroom, and cheese omelet, he glanced at the time, seeing that Hermione would be awake soon. He fixed them each an omelet, and a cup of tea before hovering the tray of food behind him as he climbed the stairs.
When he got upstairs, he walked over to the bed and leaned over, pressing a kiss to her forehead, then to her cheek and lips.
"Love…Hermione…?" He whispered.
"Hmm...?" She hummed, slowly waking up but not opening her eyes.
"I've brought breakfast up here so we can eat before we start to get ready for the Match." He said as he sat beside her on the bed.
She looked over at him and smiled before sitting up. "That was sweet of you, Darling." As she looked at him, she furrowed her brow, "Are you already showered?"
He chuckled and nodded, "I've sort of got a Match-Day routine."
"Really?" She asked as they began to eat. "What does that consist of?" She asked before taking a sip of her tea.
He smirked, "Well…I stretch in the morning, then I take a piping hot shower where I rinse off in cold water." He explained, "I make this breakfast. I get dressed for the Match and go to the stadium as early as possible so that I can get comfortable."
"Okay. I'll shower and get ready as quickly as I can." She said, about to get out of bed.
"Love…" He said, grabbing her hand, "don't worry about it. We'll get there in plenty of time. Just eat breakfast with me, yeah?"
She smiled and nodded.
"Oh, I forgot to show you the pouch I charmed to carry the donations in." She said, grabbing her wand, and summoning the small, brown leather pouch from her bag across the room. "I placed an Extension Charm on it." She said, handing him the pouch.
Draco grinned, "That'll be perfect."
They chatted as they ate, discussing the plans and schedule for the day.
When they finished breakfast, Hermione leaned over and kissed his jaw, "I'm going to take a quick shower. Then I'll get dressed and we can go."
He nodded, "If we had time, I'd join you in the shower." He smirked.
She smiled, "If we had time, I'd agree to that. Sadly, we don't. But tonight, if you're not too tired…"
He smiled and kissed her lips, "I love you."
"I love you too, Draco." She said, before going to take her shower.
While she was in the shower, Draco pulled on his jersey and shorts. He looked in the mirror on his bedroom wall and inhaled, nodding.
Hermione stepped out of the ensuite, wearing a towel around her body, and smiled at him. "You look so good, Love."
He chuckled and sat on the edge of the bed, watching her get dressed in some grey capris and one of the Charity tees that they were selling at the concession stands. She pulled her hair up and used her wand to fix some subtle makeup on her face before turning to look at Draco.
"You look lovely, Darling." He said, standing up and walking over to her. He rested his hands on her hips. "One more day." He muttered and kissed the tip of her nose, "Then we'll be able to tell everyone."
She smiled and cupped his jaw, "One more day." She whispered. "But as for today…it's a big day."
He nodded with a smile. "A huge day."
"And it's going to go wonderfully." She said.
He nodded.
Hermione pulled him into a deep kiss before whispering, "Kick their arses today, Love."
He smiled and nodded, "You got it."
They went down to the lounge and floo'd to the stadium. It was almost 7 o'clock when they stepped onto the pitch.
"I'll take my team's jerseys to our locker room and set them out." Draco said. "Then I can take the others…"
"No, I'll take the others." Hermione said. "I'll meet you back out here in a moment." She replied.
He nodded and the two of them went separate ways. Hermione stepped into the locker room that The Mighty Manticores were going to use and began setting out their jerseys, shorts, and armbands.
When they met back up on the pitch, they found Gwenog Jones waiting there. She had come early to check the goalposts for charms or curses.
"I'll be sure to check them again right before the Match begins." Gwenog told them.
Draco looked at his wristwatch, "Granger, we've got to meet with the workers up in the concession area."
Hermione nodded, "Okay. Gwenog, we'll meet you down here a in 45 minutes."
Gwenog nodded and the other two headed up to the concession area.
They met with the crew from Mates' Bistro and the Magpies workers who were selling the souvenir items.
The Mates' Bistro crew was large and began setting up the food in the several concession areas.
"The other players are all here." Hermione told Draco at 8:30.
He nodded, "I'll head down there." He said, glancing around. "I'll see you in a few minutes."
She nodded and smiled at him as he left to meet with the rest of his team in the locker room.
"Hey." He said, nodding to Blaise when he arrived.
"These jerseys are nice." Blaise said with a nod, holding his up.
Draco grinned, "Hannah Abbott made them."
Blaise nodded, "She did a good job."
Draco looked over and noticed that Harry was looking extremely disheartened. He thought that perhaps he should go over and speak with the Seeker, but also knew why he was feeling that way and thought that he was probably not the best person to check on Potter.
"Blaise, check in with Potter for me. He doesn't look too good, and I've got to be back on the Pitch for the gathering." Draco said quietly.
Blaise nodded as Draco left the locker room.
He stepped back on the Pitch and met with Hermione who was in the center of a crowd of workers and members of the other team. Draco weaved his way through the people and made it to her side as his team came out of the locker room to join the crowd.
Hermione aimed her wand at her throat, "Hey everyone." She said with a smile as her voice echoed through the Pitch. "Draco and I have worked hard to put this Charity Match together and we just wanted to thank all of you for putting in the time and effort to help out. The orphans in St. Mungo's Children's Ward for Orphaned Children need this desperately, so let's do our absolute best today to earn as many donations as possible." She looked at Draco and lowered her wand, "Anything you want to say?"
He nodded and pulled his own wand out, aiming it at his throat, "Yeah. As Granger said, this is something that is dear to both of us and it is clear, by all of you just showing up, that it's important to you as well. Thank you for that. So, let's do our best." Looking at Hermione he said, "I think we can all head to our locations now and prepare for the incoming crowd."
Hermione nodded.
"Thank you all." He said with a nod as the workers and players dispersed.
Draco turned to Hermione as he lowered his wand. "Okay, the portkeys should begin arriving…" He looked at his wristwatch, "in 7 minutes."
Hermione nodded, noticing Harry watching them from by the locker room entrance.
"Is Harry okay?" She asked Draco.
Draco sighed, "I'm not sure. He's acting rather odd. Perhaps you should speak with him."
She nodded, and looked at Draco, "Be careful out there today."
With a nod, he said, "Of course. You as well." He added pointedly.
She nodded, "We'll be fine." She said quietly.
While Draco went into the locker room, Hermione spoke with her friend.
"Hey…" She said to the emerald-eyed Seeker.
Harry nodded, "Hey…"
"Are you okay, Harry?" She asked. "You seem a bit…off."
He sighed, "I'm fine."
"Harry…I'm sorry." She said quietly.
He nodded but didn't speak.
"Harry…" She said, feeling terrible.
"I'll see you later, Mione." He muttered before walking into the locker room.
Hermione sighed, biting her lip so she didn't cry. She felt particularly emotional at the moment and was struggling. She looked up at the stands and noticed a few people, realizing that the portkeys had begun to arrive.
She sighed and headed up to check on the group of orphans that were in the Private Box.
Meanwhile Draco watched Harry re-enter the locker room, and he looked worse than ever. Despite the situation, Draco did feel bad for the Seeker.
Draco understood the pain of loving Hermione Granger when she was with another person. He had sat back for a decade and watched the woman he loved, love other men. Knowing that Potter was currently suffering through the same pain made Draco sympathize with the wizard.
However, Draco wasn't going to stand by and let Harry Potter ruin the love he and Hermione had for one another.
The blond wizard inhaled and made his way over to the green-eyed wizard.
"Potter." He said quietly.
Harry looked over and exhaled with a huff, "Malfoy."
"I understand what you're feeling."
"You know…I really don't think you do, Malfoy." Harry said bitterly.
"But I do." He looked around to make sure they were alone and quietly spoke, "I've loved her for a decade, Potter. A decade. I understand the pain you're feeling. I hate that you're feeling it, and I mean that, even if you don't believe me." He said before sighing, "But unless she tells me that she doesn't love anymore and doesn't want to be with me, then I'm not letting go. And to be honest, I probably wouldn't let her go even if she said that. I'd be an utter fool to let her go."
Harry clenched his jaw before slowly nodding, "Yeah, you would."
"And despite all of my flaws, I'm not foolish enough to do that." He said before adding, "She's the love of my life. I am sorry that you're in pain and that my happiness brought such agony upon your life, but I won't apologize for loving her. I'll never apologize for that."
Harry nodded but didn't speak.
Draco nodded and exhaled, "So, let's go out there and do our best…for her. Okay?"
The raven-haired wizard nodded with a nearly silent sigh, "Okay."
It was 10:45 when the final portkey arrived. Hermione checked in with the concession stands before making her way to Player's Box A where she was sitting with the Longbottoms, the Greengrass sisters, Luna, and sadly, probably Ron and Lavendar.
She entered and sure enough, Ron and Lavendar were in there, talking only to each other while she also noticed Hannah Abbott standing near Astoria.
Hermione shut the door and walked over to the larger group, "Hey you lot!" She smiled.
Henry, Charlotte, and Teddy were too consumed in watching Gwenog fly around and check the goalposts for charms and curses to notice Hermione.
"Hey!" The others beamed.
"This is marvelous, Hermione!" Pansy said. "Look at how many people came!"
Pansy had a point. The stadium was packed full of eager spectators.
"I'm thrilled." Hermione smiled, feeling slightly nervous.
Hermione looked at Astoria and Daphne, "How are you two?"
"We're so excited about this!" Astoria said eagerly.
A moment later Lee Jordan's voice echoed through the stadium, "Welcome one and all to the Fundraiser to beat all other Fundraisers!"
The crowd cheered and Hermione smiled.
"I'd like to begin by thanking you all for purchasing tickets to this fantastic event. One that is sure to be entertaining." Lee announced, "Every Knut that is spent here today, whether it be for the food, souvenirs, photos and autographs, the meal after the Match, or simply donated from your heart, will go to the care of the orphans in St. Mungo's Children's Ward for Orphaned Children."
"We all know that it's important to take care of those in need so please dig deep in those pockets and let's donate! Now, if you are all ready, I believe it's time for us to meet our teams and players. What do you say?"
The crowd erupted into ecstatic cheers.
"For the first team, we have The Mighty Manticores! They are led by Captain Cormac McLaggen, who will be the Keeper! The Beaters for the Manticores are Dennis Creevey and Terry Boot! The three Chasers are Cho Chang, Katie Bell, and Alicia Spinnet! And the Seeker for the Manticores is Viktor Krum!" Lee announced and crowd cheered as each member flew out onto over the Pitch as their name was announced.
"The second team is The Fearsome Firebirds!" Lee announced excitedly, "Their Keeper is Oliver Wood! The two Beaters are Theodore Nott and Cedric Diggory! The Firebirds' three Chasers are Blaise Zabini, Captain Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley! And the Seeker for the Firebirds is Harry Potter!"
Hermione beamed, watching as Draco flew out to the center of the Pitch to meet Cormac.
"While McLaggen and Malfoy shake hands, the other members of the teams get into position." Lee explained. "Arbitrator Gwenog Jones has released the Snitch and both Bludgers. She's tossed the Quaffle and we're off!" He exclaimed.
Blaise was the first to grab the Quaffle. He sped between Bell and Spinnet before meeting Chang head on. He quickly threw the Quaffle to Draco who got it just past McLaggen.
Bell grabbed the Quaffle for the Manticores and flew around the edge of the Pitch, barely missing a Bludger sent by Cedric. She sped toward the goalposts but was blocked by Ginny, causing her to drop the Quaffle down to the Chang.
Chang sped through between Blaise and the Bludger sent by Theo before making a score past Oliver.
Oliver was able to block the next attempt by Chang, unlike McLaggen, whom Ginny was able to get the Quaffle past.
"What a score by Ginny Weasley!" Lee exclaimed, "And now Spinnet has the Quaffle and barely misses a Bludger sent by Theodore Nott!"
Spinnet got the Quaffle past Oliver before Draco grabbed the Quaffle and flew down low, trying to avoid the two Bludgers that both Creevey and Boot had hit his way.
Draco had successfully avoided them, but felt a strong hit come from the back and his grip on his broom loosened enough for the second hit to knock him off.
The spectators all gasped as Draco fell 30 feet to the ground, landing hard on his left arm.
Hermione felt her stomach drop as her heart jumped in her throat.
She ran out of the room, ignoring the looks from her friends. Astoria was close behind her, following her as she ran down to the Firebirds' locker room. They found it to be rather chaotic as everyone buzzed around.
Draco was groaning in agony as his arm, which was visibly broken in multiple places, throbbed in pain.
Gwenog was working on him, attempting to calm him down so that she could heal him.
Hermione rushed over, and grabbed his good hand, "Draco! Draco!" She said, getting his attention.
He met her eyes and inhaled deeply through his nose, nodding.
"You…you do it." He croaked.
She nodded and pulled out her wand as she knelt by his left side.
"Brackium Emendo!" She said, aiming her wand at his wounded arm.
Draco shouted out in agony as the bones snapped back together, healing immediately.
Her heart ached to see him in such pain.
Draco swallowed, taking a breath before he sat up, and slowly stretched his arm out.
"How…how's it feel, mate?" Blaise asked nervously as he watched his best friend with a worried expression.
"I'm good." Draco nodded, swallowing, "It…It's good."
"Chang is an utter bitch." Theo muttered, earning nods in agreement from some of the team.
"We'll have a 15-minute intermission." Gwenog said. "I'll go announce it. You need to take a breather and rest a moment. Drink some water."
Draco nodded and looked at Blaise, who had clearly noticed the interaction between Draco and Hermione.
"We'll all give you some space." He said, nodding for the rest of the team to go into the other part of the of the locker room, leaving Draco with Hermione and Astoria.
Hermione looked at Draco, "Are you okay? That was…"
He nodded and kissed her lips before pulling back and saying, "I'm fine, Love. Please don't get worked up." He said with a pointed expression.
She huffed, "Yeah. When you see me fall 30 feet to the ground, we'll see what you think of that statement."
"Hermione." He said, pressing his forehead against hers. "I'm okay."
She inhaled deeply, trying to calm herself as she nodded and kissed him once more before saying, "You know how this morning I told you to be careful?"
Draco nodded.
"Well, how about you actually try to do that? Okay, Darling?" She said with a small smirk.
He nodded with a smile and a quiet chuckle. "Okay."
Astoria smiled, watching the interaction.
"I'll see you after the Match." Draco said, kissing her once more.
The two witches made their way back to Player's Box A. Before they entered Hemione took a breath, feeling rather certain that she was going to be questioned about rushing out of the box when Draco was injured.
"Are you okay?" Astoria asked, concerned.
Hermione nodded, "I am. I just…I think the news about us is going to get out sooner than we had planned."
Astoria nodded, "Who's going to have to biggest problem with it?"
"Oh…probably Ron." She muttered before opening the door and hearing Ron shouting at Neville.
"Why the bloody fuck would sh…" Ron stopped and turned to look at her, eyes blazing with anger.
"Where are the children?" Hermione asked.
"They went to get souvenirs with Luna and Pansy." Daphne answered.
Neville nodded, "They were rather concerned about Draco. Luna and Pans wanted to distract them."
Ron looked at Hermione, "You're shagging Malfoy." It wasn't a question.
Hermione shook her head, "Not just that. I'm dating him."
Ron's nostrils flared, "Fucking hell, Hermione!"
"Don't you dare, Ronald!" She hissed, pointing her finger at him. "You cheated on me for 4 months with this slag after you proposed to me!" She said, jutting her chin toward Lavendar who gasped.
Ron clenched his jaw and swallowed. "You knew?"
"No. I didn't. Not until a few days ago, you bastard. So don't you dare judge me or my boyfriend." She said angrily.
"Malfoy, though?!" Ron exclaimed.
"Yeah. I'm in love with him. And after everything you put me through, Ronald, you really ought to just be happy for me."
Ron huffed but didn't speak as the Luna, Pansy and the children re-entered the Box.
Pansy looked at Hermione and quietly asked, "How is he?"
"He's fine. He had a badly broken arm, but it's healed now, and the Match will start up again in a moment." Hermione replied.
Pansy nodded and glanced around, seeing the rage on Ron's face as well as the jealousy on Lavendar's. She furrowed her brow and looked at Hermione, "Is everything okay?"
"Oh, everything is bloody fine." Ron muttered. "Hermione here as just been shagging Malfoy. Apparently, they're together. Fuck."
"Ron…" Neville said in a stern voice so unlike his usual friendly demeaner. "I understand that you're upset, even if it's completely contemptible of you to be. But if you continue to speak like that in front of my children, we're going to have to step out into the corridor."
Ron huffed and crossed his arms.
Hermione fought the urge to roll her eyes at her ex's childish behavior.
"And we are back! Draco Malfoy, of the Fearsome Firebirds, is doing much better and the Match is back on!" Lee's voice echoed through the stadium. "The Bludgers have be re-released and the Quaffle is up!"
Draco was off to a great start by grabbing the Quaffle and speeding past Chang with a smirk on his face before scoring past McLaggen.
The score was tied at 180 points each when Krum spotted the Snitch, but it was gone within a moment.
Blaise, Draco, and Ginny were scoring one after another, refusing to let Chang, Bell, or Spinnet anywhere near the Quaffle. McLaggen was struggling terribly to keep up with the relentless onslaught.
When the score was at 350 to 200, Krum spotted the Snitch again and was off. Harry was nowhere near it even though he was racing to get closer. Draco noticed and knew this was it. He stole the Quaffle from Bell who had gotten when it had slipped from Ginny's grip.
Draco flew as fast as he could and speeding between Chang and Spinnet, as well as the Bludger sent by Boot and scored right before Krum caught the Snitch.
"A Krum catches the Snitch! But Malfoy had already scored. That gives The Mighty Manticores 350 and The Fearsome Firebirds 360! What a Match!" Lee exclaimed as the crowd erupted into cheers. "Please everyone, be sure to donate before you leave the stadium today. I'd say this Match was well worth a sizable donation, but please donate whatever you can. On behalf of the orphans in the Children's Ward at St. Mungo's, thank you for every Knut. Thank you for joining us today and get home safely." Lee said before adding, "For those of you who are wanting to purchase photographs and autographs with the players, make your way to the Pitch. Those who have paid to have a meal with the players also should head down to the Pitch. Take care everyone!"
Hermione inhaled and turned to Astoria, "I'll meet all of you on the Pitch."
Astoria nodded before the brunette witch left the box.
Hermione made her way down to The Fearsome Firebirds' locker room. She waited a moment before Oliver Wood came out.
"Oh hello, Hermione!" He said kindly. "You can go on in. I'm just looking for my fiancé."
Hermione nodded and entered the locker room. Draco, Blaise, and Theo were laughing as they chatted excitedly about the Match.
Draco caught her eyes and tilted his head, concerned, "Hey Granger."
She attempted to bite back her smile as she replied, "Hi. Great Match. How's your arm feeling?"
"Oh, it's perfect." Draco nodded.
Hermione looked around the room and spotted Harry. He was clearly upset with himself for not catching the Snitch.
Blaise exhaled, "I suppose we all ought to get in the showers so that we look decent for the photos."
Draco nodded, "You lot go ahead."
Blaise and Theo nodded, and went to the showers, leaving Draco, Hermione, and Harry alone in the locker room.
Draco glanced at Harry who was rubbing his face in frustration.
Hermione walked over to Draco, "You should know that Ron, and the others that were in the Player's Box with me know about us."
Draco looked at her, surprised, "How'd that happen?"
"Well, when your secret boyfriend falls 30 feet to the ground and you run out of the room to go check on him, people begin to be curious." She said with a slight smirk.
Draco nodded and glanced over at Harry before stepping slightly closer to Hermione. "How do you feel about it?"
"I don't mind at all." She said with a shrug. "The Match is over."
He nodded with a smile, "Okay."
Hermione looked over at Harry, feeling bad. "I'll see you out there." She told Draco, who took the hint and nodded.
Draco headed to the showers and Hermione walked over to Harry.
"Are you okay, Harry?" She asked quietly.
He sighed, "Not particularly."
"Is there anything I can do to help?" She asked, wanting desperately to help him.
He turned and looked at her, meeting her eyes, "No. I should have caught that bloody Snitch. I was just a bit…" He sighed and shook his head, "It's not easy to watch you with him, but I am glad that you're so happy. Malfoy's a good bloke…and a lucky bastard." He added the last part in a mumble.
"Harry, you do matter to me." She said.
He nodded, "Thank you. I'll get better, Hermione. It's just going to take a bit of time." He said as he stood up. "I mean…it's got to get better, right?" He added before going to shower.
Hermione cleared her throat, feeling dreadfully emotional and walked out of the locker room. Most of the other team was already on the Pitch, preparing to sign autographs and take photos with the fans.
By 4 o'clock both teams were out there, and fans had been allowed onto the Pitch.
Hermoine watched as eager faces got near their Quidditch idols for the first time ever and smiled to herself.
"This appears to be going well." She heard and turned to see Luna holding Flynn on her hip.
"It does." Hermione nodded with a smile.
"So, you and Draco are together then?" Luna asked with an excited smile on her face.
Hermoine nodded, "Yes."
"I think that is brilliant, Hermione." Luan said. "He's a wonderful bloke and you two make a lovely couple."
The brunette witch beamed, "Thank you, Luna. That means a lot to me."
At 5:30 the people who had come just for autographs and photos left, leaving time for the Mates' Bistro crew to set up the Pitch for the meal with the players.
Meanwhile, Hermione and her friends gathered in the locker room with the winning team. Draco looked over at his girlfriend and nodded for her to come over to him.
She smiled and walked over as he held his hand out to her.
Taking it, she said, "Are you certain that your arm is okay?"
He chuckled, "It's fine, Love. By the way, I spoke with Theo and Blaise. So, they both know. And it appears that Blaise has told Ginny."
"Why do you say that?" She asked.
He nodded as Hermione heard Ginny's voice beside her.
"Draco is the bloke you've been shagging?" The redhead asked.
Hermione huffed a small laugh, "Ginny, he's my boyfriend." She said.
Ginny nodded, "You could have just told me."
Hermione sighed, "We had our reasons, Gin."
Ginny nodded with a quiet sigh, "Well, I'm happy for the two of you."
Hermione smiled, "Thank you."
The meal on the Pitch began at 6:15. All of the orphans that had been able to come to the Match were welcome to the meal.
It lasted for 2 hours and when it was over, Draco went looking for Hermione. He found her in Player's Box A with Astoria and Hannah. The three witches were counting the donations, which was taking a significant amount of time, even with the help of magic.
"Bloody hell." He muttered, seeing that the room was nearly filled with coins.
"I know!" Hermione beamed, "Surely this will help the orphans."
He chuckled and nodded, "It certainly will."
By the time they finished, they were stunned by the amount.
"So…" Hermione swallowed, "after adding up all of the Knuts, there are 50, 126, and in Sickles we've got 10,448, and in Galleons, there are 64, 057." She shook her head, "That is…"
"Bloody marvelous!" Draco beamed, "That's going to help so many orphans at St Mungo's!"
She laughed and nodded, "Okay, we need to get all of this to the Accounting Department at St. Mungo's."
Draco nodded, grinning, "Let's do that on the way home."
She smiled and they bid Astoria and Hannah farewell before the two witches left. Hermione pulled out the pouch she had charmed and together, she and Draco moved all of the money into the pouch.
Draco slid it into his pocket before taking her hand. They floo'd to St. Mungo's and went straight to the Accounting Department where they were greeted with a round of applause.
Hermione blushed as Draco handed the pouch to the Head of the Department. "These funds are meant for the orphans in the Children's Ward." She said.
The older woman smiled, and nodded, "Yes, and I give you my word that they will be used for just that. Have you counted it?"
"Yes, we have." Draco said, before telling her the numbers.
"Blimey!" She breathed. "That's outstanding! That will cover every orphan that is currently in the ward along with several future ones."
"Brilliant!" Draco beamed.
Draco and Hermione left the Accounting Department a few minutes later and made their way toward the Floo Hall.
"You know…" Draco said, stopping mid-step, "Why don't we go and make an appointment with a Magical Obstetrician while we're here?"
She nodded and they made their way to the 3rd floor.
They entered the Magical Obstetrics Department and ran into the Head of the Department, Healer Burton.
"Hello, Healer Burton." Hermione said, some anxiety filling her chest.
"Miss Granger? Mr. Malfoy?" She said, "My husband and two sons were at the Match earlier. They came by to tell me all about it. You two did a splendid job and a wonderful thing. Thank you for thinking of the orphans in the Children's Ward."
Draco nodded, "Of course. We're thrilled that they enjoyed themselves."
Healer Burton tilted her head, "Is there something I can help you with?"
Hermione licked her lips. "I…we need an appointment with you." She said, placing her hand on her lower stomach.
The Healer smiled, "Okay!" She said. "Well, seeing as you two have done something so wonderful, are you able to come in tomorrow at noon?"
They both nodded.
"Yes." Hermione said, "We'll be here then. Thank you! We erm…haven't told anyone yet…so…"
"Oh, I won't say a word." The Healer said kindly. "I'll see you both here tomorrow at noon."
They nodded before leaving and going to Draco's townhouse.
When they arrived, Hermione turned to Draco and smiled, "I am so utterly proud of you, Draco Malfoy."
He chuckled and rolled his eyes, "You, my love, are just..." He shook his head, "You're a marvel, you know? And I love you."
She smiled, "I love you too." She muttered before he kissed her.
As they separated, Hermione asked him what the plan for the next day was going to be.
"Well…I figured that tonight, I could pack a bit and then tomorrow morning we could move my things to the castle. Then at noon, we'll go to the appointment. After that, we can go pack up your place and take it all to the castle and then begin to unpack before we get ready to go to the Nott Anniversary Bash."
She nodded, "That works. It's going to be a rather busy day."
He nodded, "But it'll be a great day."
With a wide smile, Hermione nodded, "Yes, it will." She said before asking, "How tired are you?"
He grinned, "Not too tired. What'd you have in mind?"
She smirked and pulled him toward the stairs.