Back to Hogwarts, part 1
Narcissa had decided to take Hermione shopping, after all, the next Malfoy needed to be well prepared for.
"How long have you wanted another child?" Hermione asked as they browsed a baby store that only the rich would dare step foot it.
"Years" she replied with a sigh, " But with Voldemort still around, Lucius flat out refused to bring another child into this world."
"Why?" Hermione asked in curiosity
"Lucius was afraid that we would have a girl... he was afraid she would be considered leverage if he ever fell into odds with The Dark Lord."
"And Draco?"
"Was a requirement. An heir was needed and with the Malfoy's, a male was always born first."
Hermione rubbed her still flat stomach, "So you think this is a boy?"
"I cannot honestly say yes or no. You are new blood, something the Malfoy line has never had before. It may be just enough to throw things off kilter."
Hermione nodded and continued to look through the rows of soft blankets, wondering what her child would be.
"You know" Narcissa stated, bringing Hermione out of her thoughts, "When you get back to school next week, Severus is going to have a field day with the pair of you."
Hermione laughed, "I only wish it were taped."
Narcissa gave her a smile, "I know I'm on the opposing team, but I like you so I will fill you in on the details."
Hermione almost danced I happiness
"Severus landed in Minerva's private rooms, naked, with the toilet seat glued to his bottom."
"Oh... my... god" Hermione said before bursting into a fit of laughter
"Thats not the best part, apparently Severus screamed like a girl... twice."
"Why?"
"The first reason was Minerva was naked too, the second is because in his attempts to crawl away, he almost landed face first into a pair of her discarded knickers."
That was it, Hermione wailed in laughter, picturing her evil potions masters face as he went through that.
"Minerva made one of her pink robes bigger and helped Severus up, hen sent him to the hospital wing wearing the pink robe."
"How did you find this out?" Hermione asked as she tried to regain her composure
"He was whining to Lucius about it." Narcissa replied with a giggle, "The poor man was traumatized and If I know him as well as I think I do, you and Draco are in for it."
Hermione paled slightly but she knew what she was getting into... she hoped.
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One week later... platform 9 ¾
"You will write me?" Narcissa asked Hermione. Narcissa was bummed out, she had come to think of Hermione like the daughter she never had.
"Of course I will" Hermione replied while giving Narcissa a hug, "I want to know the second you join me in pregnancy." she said with a laugh.
Lucius rolled his eyes but smirked none the less, he was warming to the idea. The four were so busy in saying goodbye that they didn't notice the confused stares of everyone around them.
Lucius was wearing his trademark rich man clothes, but underneath was a tee shirt. Hermione noticed the collar and laughed.
"There comfortable" he stated with a smirk. He pulled her into a hug, surprising everyone including Draco. Yes, he had hugged her before but never in public. Lucius soon released her and went to Draco, giving him a hug as well, only it was a manly hug with the three second rule... 1.2.3. break.
"We will come and visit." Lucius stated as he took Narcissa by the arm, feeling slightly uncomfortable with the now obvious people standing around with gaping mouths.
Draco nodded and took Hermione by the hand, "We will write you once we settle in."
Narcissa wiped a tear from her eye and waved as her 'children', boarded the train and disappeared behind the throng of other students.
Hermione and Draco made a few stops, mainly to see Harry and Ron before they were to head to the heads compartment. Hermione clued them all in on what had happened to Snape, causing the compartment to roar in laughter. Once that was done with, the went on their way gaining stares from everyone and glares from others, especially Pansy.
Once they arrived at Hogwarts, they went to their respective tables and took a seat between their friends. The girls from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw were on Hermione in an instant, wanting to know the nature of her and Draco's relationship. She was saved from answering when the Head Master stood at the podium.
"Welcome back to another year at Hogwarts." he greeted, earning applause from everyone. "As you are aware, a program took place over the summer in which students were sent to live with a family of different blood status. I am pleased to announce that all went well with very little trouble. I am also pleased to announce, that through this project, I believe enemies have become friends, some closer." he said with a grin and a look to his new head students. " I would like have a small report from those students on what their summers entailed and what they have learned from their stay with their adoptive families. I would also like to call to the front, the two students who made the most headway in this project, two students that have made me a proud old man, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy."
Applause erupted again as the pair stood and made their way to the front, joining hands in the process.
"Ms. Granger and Mr. Malfoy have shown that differences can be overlooked. During the summer, these former foes have made great progress in showing the world that unity can come from every house, including Slytherin and Gryffindor." He paused for a brief moment to look at the pair, asking silently if it was alright to share the nature of their relationship. When he received a nod in the affirmative, he smiled and looked towards the students again.
"I am pleased to announce that Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger have come together over the summer as a couple"
the room grew silent with the exception of a few groans from protesting girls
"And I would also like to announce that this young couple is expecting their first child at the end of the school year and while I am in no way condoning Pregnancy at a young age, I feel it best to announce it now, rather then when Ms. Granger starts showing as she gets further along."
Gasps could be heard through out the room and Pansy fainted, falling straight into the arms of Millicent.
Dumbledore hid his chuckle and leaned down towards Hermione and Draco, "Meet me after feast so I can show you to your rooms."
"yes sir" they replied in unison and made their way back down to their tables.
Dumbledore continued with the normal part of the ceremony beginning with the sorting, then the warnings about the forbidden forest and the items on Filch's list.
Once the food appeared, Hermione was once again swamped by a mixture of excited girls and angry girls who were upset on not getting their chance with The Malfoy heir.