Author's Note: You are all wonderful. Here's the next chapter. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything that JKR has written about, but I simply borrow those characters and twist them into random plots.
Chapter Twelve:
I Treat You Wrong
Harry's POV
Being an Auror as well as co-owning a business with Malfoy may have its perks, but I know that if I went to Doctor Faint using my official title it wouldn't go smoothly. If he was indeed hiding something he wouldn't come out and directly tell me. And since I don't have any proof as to if he's done something to Hermione I can't really do much to him. This is why I decided sneaking around under the cloak like the old days was the best thing to do.
When I arrived at St. Mungo's, I quickly headed to an abandoned hallway so I could pull the cloak on. Once the cloak was secured, I walked up the stairs towards his office. I took a breath and knocked on his door. I didn't have to wait long before the door opened and Doctor Faint stood there looking perplexed. He walked out of the door and looked around the hallway. I took the opportunity to hurry into his office. I quickly sat down in a corner and waited. I don't know what i was waiting for, but I knew something had to happen.
Hours of sitting and watching person and after person file in and out of his office something finally happened. The doctor got up and started pacing. It seemed he was waiting on something. I heard the distinct sound of the floo being activated. I slowly craned my neck to see who it might be. Doctor Faint bent down on his hands and knees so he could talk to whomever was flooing him.
"Ah, Doctor," I heard the voice say.
"Yes. What do you want?"
"I wouldn't speak to me in that sort of tone. I'm the one paying you a large amount of Galleons for this, remember?" The voice sounded harsh. I didn't recognize it at all.
"Forgive me. It seems like our plan isn't going as we hoped," Doctor Faint said sounding worried.
"I know that, but I think we'll be fine. It seems that Hermione isn't going to push any further."
"Why is that?"
"Well, since she is pregnant she doesn't want to stress herself out," the voice sneered.
"Of course not."
"As you can see, we're safe. I'm sure once the dastardly child is born she won't pursue it any further. I will see to that."
"Do you need me to do anything else, Sir?"
"No. Your services are no longer needed. Expect your payment by the end of the week."
And the voice was gone. Doctor Faint looked relieved as he stood up. He put the files away and headed out of his office.
I waited for a few minutes after he left and took the cloak off. Doctor Faint had been working for someone, but who? I didn't know the voice. They didn't show their face.
I walked cautiously over to his file cabinet. I opened it and searched for Hermione's file. I found it easy enough. There was nothing out of the ordinary in it so I put it back.
I opened the door a crack to see that the hallway was empty. I put the cloak on and left. I'd have to tell Draco what I found out when he and Hermione got back.
Hermione's POV
Coming back to the Manor felt a bit strange. We've been at this for a little over a week and a half. The bittersweet end of our journey. Not exactly what we expected, but it's better than nothing.
Draco flopped back onto the couch. He patted the seat next to him. I sat down and laid my head on his shoulder.
"So what's on your mind? I can always tell when you're thinking too much for your own good," he remarked.
I sighed. It seemed I could never get anything past him. "I've been thinking since yesterday. I think I want to go back to work," I say looking at his face.
He was quiet for a few moments. I softly bit my lip as I waited for his reaction.
"I don't know, Hermione."
"I'm not that far along. And I think I'll go mad here if I'm not doing something. I'm not going to be researching for a bit and I think work would help me."
"I know, but I don't want you to stress yourself out," Draco protested.
"And I won't stress myself out. I won't be working myself to death like I usually do. I promise. And once it gets closer to the birth of the baby I'll stop."
Draco's grey eyes roved my face for a few minutes. He closed his eyes and finally nodded.
"Fine, you can go back to work! And if you feel stressed at all, you're either going to work less or not at all."
"Yes, Draco," I said smiling up at him.
He smiled at me before he kissed my cheek.
"And thank you," I added.
"For what?"
"Just everything! You helped me gain some of my memory back and you're letting me go back to work. You're so patient with me. You're truly amazing! I love you."
He stroked my jaw with the back of his hand. "Hermione, I'd do anything for you. You know that, don't you? I'd go to the ends of the universe to help you. So no need to thank me," he said before he kissed me.
My mind hummed with the feel of his lips on mine. Draco truly was amazing.
"Hermione are you here?" Ginny's voice called from the den.
"Out here, Gin!" I called from the backyard.
I heard Gin making her way towards me.
"How are you feeling?" She asked sitting down next to me.
"Surprisingly fine. I haven't felt this relaxed in awhile. How have you been? I haven't seen you in ages."
"It has been a long time, hasn't it? Quidditch has been keeping me quite busy, but other than that it's been fine. How's everything?"
"The baby's doing just fine. We'll be able to see what it's going to be in three weeks. Draco's so excited! As am I. Draco's been the best. And I'm going back to work next week."
"Draco's actually letting you go back? What are you hoping the baby will be?"
"Well he realizes I can't just sit around here until the baby's born. I'd be bored out of my mind. So naturally something had to happen. I really don't care either way, but deep down I think part of me wants it to be a girl."
Ginny gave me a giant smile. "Of course you'd go crazy sitting here all day, even though I wouldn't mind. Anyways, I'm glad everything's going fine for you. Oh Merlin, if the baby turns out to be a girl she'll be the cutest thing. She'll have your hair and color and Draco's eyes, both yours and Draco's creamy skin and hopefully your freckles. I'm excited myself!"
"Ok, that really got me excited! Either way this child is going to be gorgeous."
"Indeed."
"So what's been up with you and Harry?"
"Oh. Nothing," Ginny said brushing her hand through her hair.
My eyes quickly landed on the diamond twinkling on her ring finger. I let out a shriek.
"You're engaged!"
"Why yes I am!" Ginny beamed.
"Tell me everything."
Ginny launched into how Harry proposed to her. I was truly happy for them.
Draco's POV
3 weeks later
I hadn't heard from Potter yet. I knew he was busy with various projects, but I was growing anxious. I wanted to compare notes with him. I did a little digging myself.
I hired a close friend to help with this. I couldn't just hire any person to try to glean information. Especially since I really don't know who I could trust. It had to be someone close to either Hermione or myself that did this. I doubt any random person off the streets would try to harm her. Things have calmed down quite a bit after the war. It's only been four years and I'm shocked at how well people seemed to be coping.
I sent Blaise to see if he could do some nosing around. When he reported back to me, he didn't find much. I was disappointed, but I don't exactly know how much I was hoping we'd find something out. Doctor Faint would never come out to say what he's doing directly of course.
But using my old Slytherin ways, we got a little out of him. Blaise may have roughed up the good doctor a tiny bit, but it was a start. He wouldn't tell us who he working for, but it was indeed a man. A very wealthy, Pure Blooded man. That's all we knew. We also found that he was no longer working for said man because the job had been done. He assured us that he personally didn't do anything to alter Hermione's memory. He said that he didn't know the specifics. He just had his instructions which were to not help us at all. I, of course, paid him off to insure he'd keep mum about this.
And this is why I was anxious to speak to Potter. He has to know a bit more. Sure Harry never followed rules, but he wouldn't resort to violence like I did. I'm sure he used to cloak and followed him around. Now if only he wasn't busy.
I prepared myself to go home for the night. I was tired of sitting in the office brooding over how little I know about my wife's attacker. I swiftly got up and flooed home. I was sure Hermione would be home by now.
When I stepped out of the fireplace, there she was sitting on the sofa with head leaned back and her eyes closed. She must not have heard my arrival. I placed my briefcase on the floor and walked over to her. I watched her for a moment before I placed a kiss on her neck. Her brown eyes quickly opened and she jerked away.
"Oh! It's you Draco. You scared the shit out of me."
I chuckled. "Sorry love. I couldn't resist. You just looked so delicious bathed in firelight."
"Oh do I?" She smiled.
"Indeed you do," I say going back to kissing her neck.
I felt her shudder at the contact. I moved down to graze her collar bone with my teeth. A small moan was my reward. He smiled as I moved farther down her chest.
"Draco?" She asked, her voice breathy and light.
"Hm?"
"Don't stop, please."
That was all the confirmation I needed. I stopped and picked her up in one fluid motion. She gasped in surprise as we made our way up to our bedroom. I laid her down on the bed and got on it myself.
I crawled over to her and continued where I left off. I kissed all the visible flesh on her chest. When it wasn't enough I started unbuttoning her blazer. After I got it off of her arms, I flung it somewhere in the room. I didn't really care at this point. I kissed her all over her arms and breasts through her silky shirt. I heard her breath catch in her throat.
I mentally patted myself on the back. I haven't lost my touch. I pulled her shirt up over her breasts and kiss, lick and bite softly over her stomach and ribs. She let out another moan.
"Draco, stop."
I looked up at her confused.
"It's not fair, I'm half naked and you've got all of your clothes on."
I had to laugh at that. Typical Hermione.
"Then what are you going to do to remedy this?" I ask her, eyebrow cocked.
She gave me a shy look and got up on her knees. She looked me straight in the eye as she slowly unbuttoned my shirt. A shiver went down my spine after she unbuttoned the last one and let her hands roam over my chest. My eyes almost rolled in the back of my head at just her touch. Oh Merlin I have missed this.
I felt her head drop down to chest before I see it. I feel her full lips on every bit of my chest. It was my turn to groan this time. This was wonderful. Her tongue then swirled around my lip nipple. I fisted my hand in her hair. After her tongue glided around my right, I pulled her up from her position and kissed her hard on the mouth. I felt her eagerly return the sentiment. Our tongues battled for dominance as I massaged her breasts with my hand. She sighed into my mouth.
I pushed her gently back down onto the bed. I removed her bra with ease and stared down at her. She was even more beautiful. Her breasts were fuller because of the pregnancy and she had this glow about her. My hands went for her breasts again. I pinched both of her nipples and the sweetest sounds came from her mouth. My resolve was growing weaker. I needed her now.
I ran my hands down her body until I got to her pencil skirt. The zipper was on the side, easy access. I pulled the skirt down her legs and was delighted to see that she was wearing my favorite knickers.
"These, are my favorite on you," I say huskily.
She smiled devilishly at me. "I was going to surprise you tonight actually."
"You are so fucking sexy," I say kissing her again.
As we snogged, my fingers snaked into her knickers. I hit her little bundle of nerves and she bit the bottom of my lip and licked it. I rubbed and pinched it until she couldn't take it anymore. I stopped and put a finger and then another into her slit. She was ridiculously wet.
"I think you're ready for me, love," I whispered in her ear.
All she could do was nod. I smiled at her and withdrew my fingers. I made a show of cleaning the fingers that were inside of her with my tongue. That set her off.
She got up onto her knees and quickly pushed my back onto the bed. I was a bit shocked to see such behavior. She unbuttoned my trousers and pulled them down along with my boxers. I stood there stiff and erect right in front of her hungry eyes.
Her hand went straight for my cock. To feel her hand there was pure bliss. She left feather light touches up and down my shaft. I through my head back and called her name. It seemed to encourage her efforts even more. I had to stop her or I couldn't get to what we both wanted.
I stopped her hands and motioned for her to get on top of me. She complied. When she slid down onto my cock, we both let out a moan. I grabbed her hips and started to pull her up and slam her back down. Every time I slammed her back down it elicited a moan from both of us. She soon put her hands on my chest and started the rhythm herself. When she slammed back down towards me, I bucked my hips to meet hers.
To feel this connected again was the most amazing feeling I've experienced. I couldn't take it anymore and flipped us over. I grabbed her hips and slammed into her repeatedly. She was screaming my name with every thrust, as I was doing the same with hers. I felt her insides start to squeeze and release my cock repeatedly. With three more thrusts, I threw my head back and released. I felt Hermione do the same.
After my breathing started to slow, I looked down at her. Her hair was fanned around her flushed face. I leaned down and kissed her gently.
"I told you I wasn't lying when I said you loved fucking me," I tell her.
She rolled her eyes and swatted my arm. "Yeah, yeah. Love you too Draco."
Two days later, Hermione and I sat in the waiting room again. I held her hand as we waited to be called.
"Mrs. Malfoy?"
Hermione and I both stood up in a rush. We got to know the baby's sex today. Healer Gard was already in the room waiting for us.
"Good morning! Exciting day today isn't it?" She said smiling at us.
Hermione took her position on the table and we waited for Healer Gard to put the gel on her stomach like last time. When she waved her wand, Hermione and I both stared at the screen anxiously.
"Well, let's see what we have here. Oh, looks like you're having a . . ."
A/N: haha! It's kind of weird writing a sex scene in first person. Oh well! Sorry for leaving you at a cliff hanger. I HAD TO! Now, I'm going to go start 13 right now. Don't kill me. It may not be out as quickly as the last updates.
