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Note: so Draco finally goes to Dumbledore and he made a decision now what? I have not read the last book so if I mention characters that have died, in this story their alive. I do a couple of characters that do but their in here and they will show up soon. sorry I haven't updated I've been traveling and my computer has been down.

For the next four months Hermione and Draco had aurors secretly watching them and keeping them safe. Lucius Malfoy was indeed after Draco and they had prevented him from suceeding three times. It was unclear whether or not he knew that Hermione was dating Draco or that Draco was fathering her child. What they did know was that he had a vendetta against Draco and was trying to kill him. The last time they had stopped Lucius he had had his want pointed at Draco and was torturing him with the cruciatus curse. Thankfully they had reached him before any real damage was done. Hermione was feeling the stress of this as well. Now eight months pregnant she was slower, it was getting near impossible to hide her belly, she was stressed and worried every day and she could barely keep up in her classes. Her friends were beginning to realize something was wrong and she still hadn't told them about Draco and it was really starting to take its toll. It was sheer will that she was having a healthy pregnancy and keeping perfect grades. She knew she had to be strong. She knew Draco was trying to be strong for them too, but she also knew that he was getting paranoid, suspicious and afraid. He was afraid his father would kill one of them sooner or later. Hermione was his rock as he was hers, but they didn't know how much more they could take.

Hermione was walking down the hall to her transfiguration class she was going very slow and was feeling dizzy. Her baby was kicking like crazy and she was really tired. Leaning against a wall she waited a moment then continued on to class. Sitting down carefully she leaned her head on the desk only to feel two pairs of arms wrap around her. Looking up she smiled seeing Harry and Ron. They both smiled back before asking if she was alright and she nodded before hugging them back. Feeling a body next to hers she turned to see Draco and felt a little better. Harry and Ron said nothing to Draco and kept Hermione distracted until Professor McGonagal entered and explained that they would be doing complicated magic and to pay close attention. Hermione sighed softly before gettting out her quill then shutting her eyes tight as a sudden pain enveloped her. She opened her eyes and made it almost to the end of the class before feeling it again. Closing her eyes she felt Draco's hand squeeze hers and she opened her eyes only to shut them again and whimper softly. It hurt so bad. She had no idea what it was but her stomach was in agony. Thinking back to her studies she quickly came up with a few conclusions. It can't be I'm only eight months. I still have one more to...Oh Merlin that hurts! Feeling Draco squeeze her hand she quickly wrote something on a piece of parchment and slid it to him. Opening her eyes she watched him read it quickly then snap his eyes to hers. She was about to say something when all of a sudden she felt something running down her legs. Looking down she noticed a puddle on the floor. Draco looked down to where she was looking and instantly understood.

Not knowing what to do Hermione said a spell under her breath and the water disappeared. She said one more and her robes dried. She waited until Professor McGonagal was at her desk before scribbling quickly on another piece of parchement and turned it for her to read. Not knowing how to proceed she knelt by Hermione before dismissing her and saying that Draco should help her to the hospital wing. Hermione made it out of the classroom as best she could, but stopped outside and leaned against the wall holding her stomach. Draco didn't know what to do so he put her arm around him and taking her weight they slowly but surely made it to Madam Pomprey. Instantly she was put on a bed and Madam Pomfrey did her best to alliviate the pain. Hermione smiled weakly at Draco who was looking as pale as a sheet. He managed to smile back before taking Hermione's hand ignoring Madam Pomfrey's protests at him being there. Hermione sqeezed tightly ignoring everything else but Draco.

Hearing voices she looked at the door only to see Ron, Harry,Lavender, and Ginny come in and instantly the room was enveloped in silence except for Hermione's labored breathing. Draco had managed to drop Hermione's hand without anyone seeing and stood in silence as well. There eyes were wide with shock at seeing Hermione's huge belly and that's when the yelling started. Ron was the first to make his objections known.

"Hermione! What the hell? Your pregnant? How the hell did this happen and what the hell is that ferret bastard doing here?" Draco opened his mouth to answer but was cut off by Harry.

"Is this why you've been so secretive? You've been shagging some random guy and now your knocked up?" Again Draco opened his mouth to answer, because now he was getting angry at Harry for implying that Hermione was that type of person. This time however it was Ginny that interupted.

"I can't believe you Hermione. I've been asking you for weeks whats going on and you didn't even tell me." Hermione's eyes closed and she wasn't surprised to feel tears running down her face. She tried to speak but couldn't. Trying again she found the words.

"I..didn't know how to tell you Gin. Its...not that...I didn't want to." She managed to get out before crying out again. Instantly Draco took her hand and knelt by the bed and everyone began shouting again.

"You stupid bastard! Get away from her!" Harry swung his fist and instantly it connected with Draco's jaw. Spinning around he swung his fist right back connecting his as well. Ron quickly joined Harry and Ginny and Lavender watched as the three boys began to fight. Though outnumbered Draco was holding his own and clearly had an advantage over either boy. Lavender and Ginny heard Harry cry out and instantly began hitting Draco and yelling. Finally they heard a scream and turned to Hermione who took the opportunity to yell.

"IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED YOU INSENSITIVE ASSHOLES, I'M TRYING TO HAVE A FUCKING BABY!" Just as quickly as the fighting started it stopped. Draco still had one hand on Harry's collar and another sheilding his face. Ginny was gripping Draco's hair while Lavender was holding Ron. All of them looked at Hermione and pulled apart as Madam Pomprey gave Hermione a potion. Then the arguing started again.

"What the fuck is he doing here? Make him leave Hermione needs her friends with her!"

Madam Pompfrey sighed in frusteration before yelling herself. "There are too many people here everyone get out!" Hearing protests she yelled it again until they heard Hermione's voice again.

"Draco stays."

Instantly the room went silent until Ginny whispered, "What?"

"...Draco...stays."

Harry instantly shook his head before objecting, "Why the hell would you want him here instead of us Hermione?"

Panting and squeezing her eyes shut she whimpered before answering. "Because he's the father."

And that's all for now! Please review and be sure to stick around for the next chapter you wont want to miss it!