December rolled around quicker than usual. In September Ginny had reluctantly returned to Hogwarts for her Seventh Year. She hadn't wanted to go because as she stated none of her friends would be there, Harry wouldn't be there and Damien wouldn't be there. She adored Damien and Damien loved her also. When September 1st rolled around Mrs. Weasley and Hermione had to literally force Ginny onto the train. Since then every other day Ginny had owled to ask what she was missing out on. Thank goodness though Ginny was returning home for Christmas Break in a weeks time because as much as she loved Ginny her constant owling was getting to be to much on top of having to care for Damien.

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On the day of Ginny returning home Damien was being really fussy. Hermione was exhausted and completely forgot that she had told Ginny she would meet her at King's Cross. She remember though when she had just flopped onto her bed after finally getting Damien down. With a pop Ginny appeared.

"You weren't there," Ginny said angrily.

"Damien was being a handful. I think he's sick and so he won't sleep and all he does is cry," Hermione said quietly.

"But you promised to be there," Ginny cried.

Hermione stood up because Damien had started to cry again from the next room. She walked over to Ginny and said, "You sound like a two year old. Getting upset that I wasn't at the train station. God what is with you I haven't slept in two days, Draco's off doing business in god knows where and I really don't need this from you. There are more important things to worry about in life than not having twenty people to greet you when you return home," Hermione turned on her heal and walked out of the room and into Damien's room. She picked him up and sat down in the rocker. "What's wrong little man?" she whispered, "Why are you causing Mommy all these troubles?"

Damien stopped screaming and his eyes turned towards the door and smiled.

"That's my boy. Have you been good for your Mommy?" Draco walked into the room and tossed his traveling cloak on the floor. Hermione was too exhausted to care. She stood up handed the baby to Draco, gave him a kiss and said, "He's yours now, I'm going to bed."

Hermione walked back into hers and Draco's bedroom and flopped down onto the bed. Her head had barely touched the pillow and she was out. She woke up to the bed sinking down beside her and Draco talking to her.

"What was that baby," she said groggily.

"What happened? Why are you tired? And why could I only hear Damien's screams when I got home?"

"He's been like that ever since you left. He only falls asleep if I'm holding him and when I put him in his crib and leave he wakes up and starts screaming again."

"Oh."

"He missed you. As soon as he saw your face he stopped. I didn't know what was wrong the whole time but when he settled down finally I realized he was upset because he missed you. How's he doing?"

"He's asleep. I think he's worn out also," Draco pulled Hermione towards him and started to kiss her.

"Where were you?" Hermione asked between kisses.

"I was in Spain."

"You went to Spain and you didn't take me?" Hermione said.

"Sorry. You wouldn't have enjoyed it. All it was, was business."

"But still."

Draco silenced her with another kiss. He started to pull of her T-shirt and sweat pants that she had been wearing a lot since Damien was born. She started to work off his black shirt. She ran her hands up his toned chest and started to kiss his neck. Draco worked off her bra and cupped her breasts in his hand. She pulled his pants off and they were left laying only in their boxers and panties. Those didn't stay on for long before they were ripped off and thrown on the floor. Hermione felt herself growing wet and as Draco fingered her.

"Draco please," she moaned.

He gladly obliged. He inserted himself in her and started to pump. Hermione flipped them over so she was on the top and started to move her hips in rhythm with Draco.

"Oh god," she said, "Draco harder."

He did that and they climaxed at the same time. Both screaming out the others name. They collapsed on the bed sweaty but happy.

"I hope you silence the room," Hermione laughed.

"First thing I did when I walked in," he replied.

"So you were expecting some action," she joked.

"I know you," was all he said.

They fell asleep in each others arms.

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Christmas Day dawned with a blanket of snow covering the grounds. Damien had never seen snow so he was a bit confused. The Weasley's, Harry, Ron's new girlfriend Pamela and anyone else who decided they wanted to come celebrate Damien's first Christmas arrived at about 9:00. Hermione's parents had shown up about half an hour before. Hermione and Draco got Damien up and dressed and walked downstairs with him. They walked into the parlor and sat down on the love seat with Damien between them. Everyone arrived and they started opening presents. Ginny was still being hostile towards Hermione but Hermione didn't care. She knew that she would eventually come around as she always did. Hermione had her camera out and was snapping pictures left right and center of Damien playing with wrapping paper and ribbon. The large pile of toys he had received lay forgotten in the corner. After every one had opened their presents they walked into the Dining Room where they ate a delicious breakfast. With a final goodbye after breakfast everyone apparated away. Except for Ginny and Harry.

Harry nudged Ginny we looked like she would have rather been anywhere but there.

"Hermione," Ginny said.

"Walk with me," Hermione said. She picked up Damien and headed up the stairs. She wanted to get him bundled up so he could go see the snow.

Hermione heard footsteps behind her and said, "What do you want?"

"I'm sorry," Ginny whispered.

Hermione stopped and turned around. Damien was reaching for Hermione's hair but she just ignored it, "What did you say?"

"I'm sorry Hermione. I didn't realize just how busy you were and how much time everything takes for you to get done. Please forgive me."

"I guess so," she said. She moved Damien into her other arm and said, "I just really don't appreciate somebody telling me what you told me."

"I know and I feel horrible about it."

"Okay you're forgiven. I would give you a hug but my hands are kind of full."

"That's okay."

Hermione looked over Ginny's shoulder and called out, "Harry, Draco take that cloak off."

There was a rustling and the two men appeared, "How'd you know?" they asked.

She just shook her head and turned and headed in the other direction.

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Hermione and Damien were bundled up and standing out in the back garden. Draco appeared with a small wooden sled and placed it on the ground. Hermione placed some blankets down on it and then but Damien down. Draco started to pull the sled and they went for a walk. Hermione as always had her camera out snapping pictures.

"Put that thing away and just enjoy the day," Draco said.

"I am enjoying it and with these pictures we will be able to enjoy it forever," she protested.

"Whatever."

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After their walk they came inside and had a rest before getting ready for Christmas dinner. Everyone was coming again. Hermione and Draco were sitting on the bottom step watching Damien who was laying on his stomach and holding a red ball. The quilt that Hermione had laid down for him to lay on was covered in all sorts of toys.

The doorbell rang and the door opened.

"Nice wandless and non-verbal," Hermione said.

"Thank you."

Harry, Ginny, Ron and Pam walked in. Ron had been dating Pam since September when he had met her at St. Mungo's. She was a training to be a Healer. Since then they were practically glued together. Hermione was really happy that Ron had finally found somebody. Pam was great she and Hermione had become friends and Pam loved Damien.

"Hey," Hermione said.

"Hi," they said back.

Slowly everyone appeared and dinner was served. Damien enjoyed all the attention he received and smiled and laughed for everyone. Hermione took him up to bed after he fell asleep in his high chair. When she returned downstairs everyone was in the Parlor talking about the wedding. Pam and Ginny were waiting for Hermione because they were going to try their dresses on for one last time together. Andrea a cousin of Draco's and also the last bridesmaid had appeared. They walked up to one of the guest rooms where their dresses were. It was actually the room Hermione had stayed in when she first came to the Manor for Christmas the year before. They tried on the dresses which fit perfectly and sat down to talk about final arrangements.

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The next night Draco kissed Hermione goodnight and apparated away with his bags. He was going to stay with Blaise Zabini for the night because Hermione said he wasn't to see her until she walked down the aisle the next day. Mrs. Weasley appeared to take Damien. Hermione handed Mrs. Weasley her son who was going to take care of him for the night and while Hermione got ready for the wedding. Mrs. Weasley said that Hermione would have enough to deal with and didn't need to have a baby also needing taking care off. Mrs. Weasley was just about to leave when Hermione asked to hold her son again. Mrs. Weasley patiently handed him back to her. Hermione gave him a final hug and handed him back, "Just go," she said as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

She wandered around the now empty house and was lost in her own memories. She couldn't believe what had happened over the past year and she was so excited for the next day. Finally she went off to her empty bed and crawled in. The bed felt so large without Draco sleeping beside her. She felt empty without Draco and Damien and she realized that she missed being constantly busy. She didn't like having nothing to do.

She finally fell asleep with images of Draco and Damien going through her head.

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a/n you guys are lucky there might be a few more chapters than I earlier said. I sit down to write and more comes out that I originally though and I get more ideas so the next chapter won't be the last one. Hope you enjoyed and as always could you please review. Thanx