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Chapter 10 – Home Wizo-nomics
Hermione had been pregnant for eight months now, and Draco and Harry helped her in every way possible. She and Draco were sitting on the couch in the common room, each in their own thoughts. She laughed when thinking about how Wizard and Muggle pregnancies were so similar. There was only a month left before she would bring a new person to the world. She was excited and scared all at the same time, but was glad to have all the help that she was receiving.
Draco always rushed down to the kitchens or conjured up something with his wand to satisfy Hermione's unusual cravings… But Madame Pomfrey told him that is what you anticipate from an expecting woman so he obliged to her wishes. He was just glad that Harry also volunteered a lot of his time to helping them out. Hermione's pregnancy did bring them closer to each other. Who knows, maybe I am actually becoming FRIENDS with Potter…
They were both snapped out of their thoughts when Professor McGonagall and Ginny rushed into their common room. Draco did not even have enough time to cast the illusion charm on Hermione's stomach.
Professor McGonagall was about to speak when Ginny spat out, "Hermione! Guess what! Mum just called and she said that she received a position at the school to teach a new class! It will be called 'Home Wizo-nomics' and will be open to all 5th, 6th, and 7th years isn't that exciting?! And Professor McGonagall was going to tell you that you and Draco are in charge of accommodating her into her new classroom but she said I can help, right professor?"
Then Ginny turned to look at Professor McGonagall, whose eyes were looking straight at Hermione's enlarged stomach. Ginny followed her gaze and dropped her mouth open at the sight.
Then Professor McGonagall addressed the two seventh years, in an undecipherable tone, "Ms. Granger. I must ask, did you eat so much yesterday that your stomach has been significantly enlarged or is there something else going on that you two haven't told me about…"
They both knew that there was no use of lying when she saw Hermione, so Draco replied, "Yes, professor. Hermione is pregnant, 8 months now, and we've been disguising it with the illusion charm. I know we shouldn't have hidden this from you, but please don't get Hermione in trouble. I am to blame, for I am the one who got her pregnant."
Then Ginny raised her eyebrows at Hermione, "Well, well, well. It looks like Ms. Bookworm is naughty after all…. And I can't believe you kept it a secret…" Then she remembered, "Wait! Harry knows, doesn't he? That's why he's been so tired and mysterious lately; it's because he's been helping you, right?"
Hermione nodded at Ginny then looked into Draco's eyes, "Professor, Draco is not to blame. I was not forced into anything and it was my choice as much as his to be with him in bed. I am glad that we are having a baby together so please don't punish Draco, I am as much to blame, if not more."
Professor McGonagall was quiet as three eyes stared at her, waiting for a response. Finally, she said, "Well technically you guys are both 17 and therefore adults so it would be unethical for me to punish you for, ahem, well you know. The big problem is your situation, Ms. Granger. I am sorry that you did not feel you could come to me with news of your pregnancy. I think it would still be best to use the illusion charm when not in your common room, and I will have to talk to the headmaster about this to see if I can get you two out of classes when it is near your due date. I think I can get the prefects to help out Mrs. Weasley so I don't think that should be a problem. But please let me know if I can be of assistance to any of you, and I assume that Madame Pomfrey is in on all of this because you have managed to progress so far without telling many people…"
Before he knew what he was doing, Draco leapt out of bed and enveloped Professor McGonagall in a bear hug. She was startled at first but them smiled and patted him on the back.
Hermione broke the silence, "I can't believe that I didn't think about how our ages were a factor. I am so sorry for keeping you in the dark professor. You too Ginny…"
Then Ginny came and gave Hermione a hug and pulled back to feel Hermione's stomach. She squealed, "Omg the baby is kicking! Hermione the baby is kicking!"
Professor McGonagall asked, "Do you know it's gender yet?"
Then Draco answered, "Yes, a girl. Hermione and I are going to have a beautiful baby girl."
Then Professor McGonagall and Ginny simultaneously let out a sigh of admiration.
Ginny chuckled, "Does Ron even know about you two? I wonder what he'll do when he finds out that you're pregnant with Malfoy's child!"
"Well I just can't bring myself to tell him yet. He's one of my best friends but it's just not the right time right now. But I do plan on telling him hopefully BEFORE the baby comes, but I don't know. He is so stubborn I don't know if he'll understand" replied Hermione.
Ginny laughed and Draco snorted, "Yeah that a Weasley can be such git sometimes…"
A/N: Good? Bad? Tell me what you think! And look for some Mrs. Weasley coming up in the next chapter.. D