Hello fans! I hope that you enjoyed last chapter. I'll try to add more French when I can. I don't own anything except the plot and some characters or phrases.
(Christmas Eve)
Everyone was bustling about trying to get last minute preparations. Harry and Ron actually gave up on looking for girlfriends and went shopping. Everyone except Draco who had gone shopping 2 days earlier.
"Am I a genius or what my love?" Draco asked, pulling Hermione into his lap.
"Pure genius. But unlike you, I still have a few things to do before tomorrow. So if you'll excuse me." Said Hermione, standing up quickly.
Draco reached up quickly and smacked her bottom playfully. When Hermione turned around he smirked and continued reading.
(Lunch time)
"So what do you want to make Gin?" asked Hermione, getting down a cookbook.
"I don't really know. What do the twins feel like eating?" Ginny asked, placing a hand on Hermione's forever growing mid-section.
Hermione waited for a second. Both of them kicked at the same time and Ginny jumped back.
"Wicked! They kicked, it feels so weird." Ginny exclaimed.
"I've gotten used to it. That's how I know it's time to eat. How about we make some stew or something?" Hermione questioned, finding the page in the book.
Ginny agreed and they set out to prepare lunch. Soon the house was empty of males and full of smells. Hermione set the table while Ginny added little things to the big pot.
"Where do you think they could have run off to?" asked Hermione, looking out the window to the front yard.
"I haven't a clue. Jason normally comes back when he's hungry." Ginny stated, putting the kettle on the resized table.
Hermione checked out back and saw the guys frozen on a bench. She called Ginny and they had a good laugh.
"How did you get in this situation boys?" asked Hermione, pointing her wand at them to make the ice melt.
"We were trying to clean the gutters and the water fell out. Ron's wand sparked and we got stuck like this." Said Jason, the fist to be free.
"Yeah. Weasley and his dumb wand!" complained Draco.
Harry and Ron sent him dirty looks. Once he was free, Draco went in to eat.
"He's got a point Ron. Your wand does seem to cause a lot of problems. I thought you said that you got a new one?" Hermione asked, getting her friends out.
Ginny had taken Jason in wrapped in a blanket.
"I did! This one must be faulting too. I hate my life as of today!" Ron stated, kicking the side of the cabin.
"I wouldn't do that if I were--." Started Hermione and Harry.
Too late. A big pile of snow fell off the nearest tree and covered Ron up to his neck.
"See what I mean." Whined Ron.
Hermione tried to suppress her giggles while helping them inside. Lunch went great. Afterwards, Draco called Hermione outside with him.
"I'm ready for you to be my servant now Miss Granger." Commented Draco, stepping into the hot tub.
Hermione smiled and massaged his shoulders and ran her fingers through his hair soothingly.
"Would you like me to get you something to drink?" asked Hermione after a bit.
Draco nodded and Hermione came back with a cool Coke. Draco took a nice refreshing sip and handed it back to Hermione.
"I can't believe that tomorrow is Christmas! Time flies when I'm with you." Draco stated, taking Hermione's hand.
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
"It's great. You make everything better, Hermione. You are my angel, heaven sent." Said Draco, looking up at her.
Hermione caressed his face softly and then kissed his warm lips. Draco's arms held her face there as he savored her sweet kiss. Finally they pulled away.
"Honestly Draco? Am I that important to you?" Hermione asked.
"Of course. I love you so much."
Hermione was content with this answer and continued what he wanted her to do. This torture went on for the next 30 minutes.
It was Ron's idea to go caroling. Luckily there were some others that they could sing with. While singing Draco and Hermione held hands tightly, receiving a lot of looks from the people passing by.
(10:30 that night)
"Hot chocolate's ready! And so are the cookies." Said Hermione, making a Night before Christmas snack.
They were going to watch a Christmas movie and enjoy a warm snack. The movie was 'A Christmas Carol'.
"They smell great Hermione. Here, let me get them out for you." Said Jason, bending down to get the cookies out for Hermione.
Being pregnant was starting to get annoying for her.
"Thanks. Ok, let me get the cups down and I'll send them over." Hermione filled nice coffee mugs and sent them over to her friends by magic.
Hermione then set the plate of cookies on the coffee table and snuggled next to Draco. Ginny copied. Ron and Harry looked on with jealousy and distaste.
(1 hr and 45 min later)
"I have to get to bed guys. I've really done too much today. See you tomorrow." Said Hermione, standing and walking into the kitchen to put away her cup.
Draco said his goodnights and followed Hermione into their room. The room was quite large with two adult twin beds and a roomy closet and dresser. Hermione had already dressed for bed and was sitting at the mirror bushing her hair.
"You never wear your hair like that anymore." Said Draco, lying on his stomach.
"I can't. It's too frizzy, and it's getting untamable." Said Hermione, struggling with a knot.
"I think it looks beautiful." Draco stated.
Hermione giggled. Draco gave her an inquiring look and changed his clothes. When Draco lay back down he noticed Hermione's promise ring shining in the light. Hermione finally finished. She walked over to Draco and kissed him lightly.
"I love you." Hermione whispered before getting into bed.
Draco whispered back and they fell asleep dreaming of Christmas.
(Christmas morning!)
Hermione had woken up early due to morning sickness. After she was through she ran into her room and pulled the covers off of her sleeping boyfriend.
"Hermione! I'm so cold and still tired." Complained Draco, pulling the covers back.
"Oh Draco, its Christmas!" said Hermione, pulling off the covers again.
Finally Draco got up and they went to wake up everyone else. When everyone was awake, Hermione started a big pot of morning tea.
And the present opening began
A/N: HELLO EVERYONE! I hope that you liked this chapter. The next chapter will consist of the end of Christmas and more Nick action.
-JENNIFER
