A/N: This is it. Thanks again.
Story itself (without author notes) is just over 111,000 words and 230 pages. Wow...sorta shocked myself.
All characters are the property of their owners, this is primarily JKR.
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Hermione was getting frustrated. Twinky and Kitmu refused to let her do anything. Well, she could sit. She could read. She could sleep. That was it. Pregnant women had done things for generations while close to their delivery. Apparently that was not the case for her. She had hoped for a reprieve when Kitmu said he would be in the garden picking vegetables for dinner and Twinky was going to the store. What Hermione hadn't expected was for Scrappy to be her sitter. Literally, Scrappy sat next to the witch and watched her with those large unblinking eyes. If Hermione hadn't been completely positive Scrappy would be inconsolable, she would have sent the elf to do something wlse. The staring was getting a bit much.
"Really Scrappy it is ok. You don't have to sit right next to me."
"Is to watch you." The elf still hadn't blinked. Draco was home but in the potions lab working on something for Severus. He had hoped to finish the project before Scorpius decided to make his entrance and as such the elves believed it was their responsibility to keep the mother-to-be relaxed and comfortable. Her hormone riddled mind began to agree with what her husband had always told her and now the voice she was hearing, the one that was agreeing sounded remarkably like the man who put her in this situation. 'If only I hadn't befriended the elves; then I wouldn't feel guilty to send them away. I think they know it and are playing me. Draco was telling them about S.P.E.W. the other day. This is their revenge.' She groaned at the realization she was being taken advantage of by her elves and soon there would be a new small creature who would have even a greater hold on the witch. Her son gave her a little kick to say 'Yes mom, I will take advantage of you as well.'
"Oh little one, I know I don't stand a chance between you and your father." She rubbed her belly to calm the little boy. He had to be uncomfortable. She wasn't extremely tall and apparently Malfoys have "large" children. Percy made some passing comment about his size and how Hermione's small size was an anomaly for the Phoenix family. With a second grunt, Hermione tried to adjust herself only to have a small elf hand stop her movements.
"I'm not getting up, just adjusting a little bit. My back is starting to throb from staying in one position so long." With a nod Scrappy snapped her fingers and the recliner was transfigured into a chaise lounger and Hermione was suddenly laying on her side with a pillow to support her. She grudgingly admitted having an elf there did make some things much easier.
"Thank you Scrappy, I think I am just going to take a nap." Closing her eyes Hermione felt a blanket drape over her. As she drifted to a fitful sleep she wondered if Scrappy had blinked yet. Shortly after Hermione finally drifted off, Draco emerged from the lab and gazed at his wife. At almost nine months pregnant she was miserable but he was just taken with her. His glance adjusted to the small elf sitting almost on top of his wife.
"How is she feeling Scrappy?" The elf looked to him briefly, blinked, and turned her gaze back to Hermione.
"Is think it almost time. Kitmu went to get some herbs for a tea to help with the pain. Twinky goes to get something to help with pushing. Is to watch. If she starts to twitch or groan more than normal Is to get Kitmu." Scrappy nodded and continued her watch on her mistress.
"Scrappy, I am going to take my wife to our room. I would like to rest as well. You can watch her there." Draco didn't ask for permission or wait for the elf to acknowledge him. He lifted the witch into his arms and strode into their room. As soon as he entered the room he noticed Scrappy standing on Hermione's bedside table. Again her eyes did not leave the witch in his arms. Draco chuckled knowing it has to be driving Hermione insane. He nodded to the elf before situating Hermione, Hermione's pillows and himself. He knew, as did the elves, it would be soon. For the last day he had felt her stomach start to contract. Rubbing her belly gently he spoke in soft words to his son.
"Scorp, buddy, I need to wait just a little longer. Give your Uncle Harry time to get home from his latest assignment and for your Grandma Cissy to finish preparing the nursery at the Manor." His response was a well placed kick and grunt from Hermione.
"Stop talking to him so I can get some sleep. You can have all night gab sessions once he is here. And if you tell him one more time his current home is too good to leave, I may leave you. I'm about ready to evict this kid."
"Missy Herminniny need to relax. Should Scrappy get some of the calming tea? What about a warms bath?" Draco had noticed Scrappy's eyes shifting between the belly and Hermione's face.
"Scrappy". Before Hermione could finish Draco interrupted.
"Scrappy, is it time?" Scrappy looked hesitant for a second before nodding with assurance.
"Then follow your instructions and then please go to the Manors and inform the grandparents their wait is about over." Scrappy blinked away a moment later.
"Draco what are you going on about? I'm not in labor." A mumbled 'I wish' followed her pronouncement.
"You are actually, I've been feeling light contractions for about a day now. They have only gotten regular in the last couple of hours. One of the areas elves are experts in is midwifery. Scrappy seems to have a special talent about it. She has been hovering because her magic was telling her it is time. She has also been relieving some of the pain. Between her, Kitmu's tea and you extraordinary pain tolerance, you haven't noticed." Draco shrugged and kissed her shoulder.
"We are going to meet him today and don't doubt that." She, of course, doubted him. For once she was happy to be proven wrong. Before the clock struck midnight a shrill cry was heard in the Phoenix cottage. While the inhabitants of the cottage were eagerly meeting their newest member, magic was happening everywhere else.
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Knowing the elves would only become more protective as Hermione's pregnancy progressed, Draco and Percy had extended the cottage and built a larger library and study. In the study, they charmed the walls to show both the Malfoy and Phoenix family trees. The trees started on each side of the door and stretched along the side walls. On the wall opposite of the door was where Hermione and Draco appeared. When Scorpius arrived, his line on the tree solidified to signify his birth. In addition, an empty portrait frame was hung in the study. This could be used by any of the Phoenix or Malfoy ancestors to visit the study.
Early on, when the elves actually allowed her to walk, Hermione would spend hours in the study. She would read and look at the tree. She would randomly select an ancestor and ask if they'd like to speak with her. All, without exception, would visit the blank canvas and spend hours filling the witch in their lives. They would also explain how the world was in their time and help Hermione understand some of the spells in the family books. The background on why the spells were created was lacking, having the witches or wizards that created the spells provide that detail was exhilarating. She updated the books with the information provided.
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After recovering from giving birth, the new family went to view the tree. This was also tradition. Once born, a Malfoy was taken to the tree in order for the first official portrait to be added. Narcissa had explained the practice to Hermione, as Draco didn't remember. Once at the tree, the baby's hand would be placed on his branch and then the portrait would appear.
Once in the study, Hermione's most loved room, she walked straight to the back wall and smiled as her fingers ran along the gold leafed name of her son. Draco placed Scorpius's hand on the tree, with a flash of light and strong pulse of magic, Scorpius Malfoy was forevermore added to the tree. Hermione was quite impressed with the magic and Draco was a little stunned. Neither expected to feel that much magic and based on Narcissa's explanation it should have been just like when Draco updated his portrait. Just a simple shimmer and that would be all. Not wanting to alarm his wife, they stood as a family. Scorpius announced, loudly, it was time to eat or sleep or maybe have his diaper changed. Draco wasn't quite sure what each cry was intended to demand, yet. The small family turned to leave and that was when they saw it.
The trees had shifted slightly, Drakon now sat proudly on top of the door and had two branches extending from him. The first branch, pointing toward Phoenix Manor, held his eldest son, Euandros and all those extending from him to Hermione. The other branch held his younger son, Cygnus and all those descending from him to Draco. Scorpius sat directly across from Drakon and united the two branches once more.
"You, my son, will be the wizard to bring peace and hope to our world. But for now, sleep." Scorpius looked into the grey eyes of his father and closed his own.
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A/N So that's it for this story. Scorpius is the child that reunited the family and like all great magical pureblood families, the family tree circles back on itself. Unlike some of the current trees, this circle took almost 3,000 years to occur so in the end, Hermione and Draco aren't that closely related. :).
I do have a few ideas for some one-off shots from this universe. I'm not sure when/if they will be done but from some of the reviews, some ideas are floating around in my head. They are mainly storylines that didn't fit the flow of the story or are future-takes. What I'm thinking is how Hermione locates Rich & Jean, the second wedding/reception, how Scorpius takes to living at Hogwarts as a six year old, Kitmu versus Kraetcher the ultimate elf battle...if someone has another idea let me know (the Scorpius/Hogwarts take is from a review). I am marking this as complete.
As for other stories, I have a couple of ideas and am working my through them. A couple are multi-chapter (not sure of the length but doubt they will be this long) then there is a smutty little one-shot. No idea when they will be posted but eventually they will get out there.
Thanks again to everyone who read.