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11th October 1984

"Hermione, Hermione." Draco began bouncing on her bed.

"Draco. leave. me. to. sleep." She groaned out.

"Hermione wake up, I have the best news for you."

"Ok, Ok, I am awake, what is it?"

"Mother is having a baby." Draco stopped bouncing to eagerly tell her.

"Is she! That is fantastic Draco." Hermione gave him a hug and jumped from her bed to run to her Aunt Cissy's room.

As she reached the door, she slowed her breathing down, so she would be able to speak clearly. Knocking on the door she waited for clarification she could enter.

"Enter." Came her Uncle's voice.

Opening the door, she saw her Aunt and Uncle sat up in bed, with her Aunt Bella sat next to Aunt Cissy. Hermione slowly walked over and sat next to the bed.

"Happy Birthday Uncle Lucius." Hermione smiles and hands him a handmade gift she had prepared. Somehow, Lucius was very unaware of how she had fashioned a new cane hold for his cane.

"Hermione... this is beautiful, thank you."

Hermione nodded with a smile before turning her attention back to Narcissa.

"Aunt Cissy."

"Yes, little dove?"

"Draco tells me you have a baby in your tummy?"

"Yes dear, I do."

"How old is the baby?"

"The baby, she, is 20 weeks."

"Wait, how come we didn't know 19 weeks ago?"

"Because we needed everything to be ok with her."

Hermione thankfully only nodded. "Does Father know?"

"No, not yet, after leaving your room yesterday, he left and is yet to return."

Draco came running in with Luna and Harrison, he had clearly already told them his new sister news. As they came in Lucius groaned playfully and exited the bed to put his dressing gown on.

"Draco, are you excited?" Bella asked over the room.

"Very much so Aunt Bella." Draco grinned over at her.

"Are you four going to help around the Manor? We are going to need some extra special helpers!" Lucius chuckled; clearly in a very good mood. He walked over to the children, as he did he bunched the four children up with a featherweight charm and carried them down for pancakes.

As they entered the Kitchen, Rodolphus and Rabastan had already begun baking the pancakes.

"Happy Birthday Lucius, BIG 30." They spoke in unison to Lucius.

"You will do well to remember no one else needs to know." He scowled at the men in front of him.

"Hey heard about Narcissa."

"Fantastic work their Lucy!"

"Congratulations."

"Bet you're glad you're having a girl."

Both brothers took, in turn, to talk to him over the pan.

"Yes, we are both overwhelmed with the news, Cissa is obviously on bedrest unless we have guests over, like this afternoon for my birthday. Your help will be most welcomed."

"Of course Lucius, your wish is our command." Rabastan gave a flouncy bow, making the children chuckle.

"Draco, seeing as today is your Fathers birthday, you have the first pick of pancakes, here you go, juice?" Rodolphus plated up for the children's plates.

"Fresh please." Draco enjoyed the look of his pancakes.

Rabastan ever the gentlemen, poured Lucius his coffee and handed him the Daily Prophet before sending breakfast up to Narcissa and Bellatrix.


Narcissa had dressed and Bellatrix had not left her side, the healer had told her bedrest unless necessary, attending your Husband's birthday is, of course, necessary to Narcissa. Bellatrix kept her arm around hers and even followed her as she used the bathroom, everyone close knew how much on eggshells the whole family must be feeling. Narcissa agreed she would go back to bed once the cake was lit, she refused to miss too much with her Husband and only son. She sat and happily watched as Lucius opened all his presents before guests arrived, his main present was, of course, a new briefcase, new robes, a new wand holster for travelling around with, and a new puppy. Lucius bred dogs and this particular Puppy was of the highest spec breed in the country. Draco had his Father promise that the children were not allowed outside, he did not want the other children playing in his fort. Lucius compromised and allowed his fort to be shrunk and put away. Draco was happy with this, certain children his Mother had invited were not invited to play on his fort. A ginger bouncy girl ran over bringing his thoughts from him.

"Draco! Hey, how are you." Ginny hugged him. Lucius had allowed his son to invite a few small guests so he would not be alone.

"Thank you, Ginny, Pansy has just arrived, Luna has already pounced if you wish to say hi." Draco was desperate to tell Ginny and Pansy about his sister but he promised his Father he would not.

Nodding to himself for remembering this promise, he ran after the two girls for them to find Hermione and Harry.

"Pansy, Ginny, this is Harrison Riddle, adopted him and he is now part of our group." Draco introduced the two.

"Nice to meet you both." Harrison bowed to the two girls, making them chuckle.

Draco stood next to his Mother and his Father as Rodolphus brought his cake in as everyone gathered to sing.

"Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday, Dear Lucius.
Happy Birthday to You."

Lucius allowed his son to blow his candles out. Draco took a deep breath and blew out the candles as he made a wish, he was sure not to tell anyone of it... Yet.

His only wish was this baby could arrive healthily, he had already been in this situation with his Mother before but unfortunately, she had several stillbirths.

Narcissa gave him a kiss and excused herself, she was feeling very tired. Bellatrix promised Lucius she would keep an eye on her and again not leave her side. If Narcissa had not had problems conceiving in the past before, she would feel very mollycoddled, that as it may, she did have problems carrying to term, a healthy baby. She was just very grateful that so many cared.

A/N Exams are looming, I thought you could do with three chapters in one week! I promise to still update but my chapters will spread out until July, I aim for one chapter every two weeks instead of every week. Sorry but revision and Children take all my spare time at the moment!