A Marriage Law
A/N: This is always done,I know. But give this a try (:
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Chapter Twenty Two: Milestones of a Malfoy
"Draco! Hello dear." chirped Hermione, kissing her husbands cheek. Even though she was exhausted, she still was happy to see her husband. Audrey was napping in her playpen.
"Hello sweetheart." replied Draco.
"How was your day?" inquired Hermione as she put some corn on her plate, beside the roast. He shrugged.
"Alright I guess. I was wondering if you would be able to help me with a particular potion that I'm having trouble with."
"What's the potion?" asked Hermione carefully.
"An anti paralysis potion. I can't seem to find out how to correctly mix in the burgle root." sighed Draco, obviously frustrated. Hermione pondered that.
"Oh, I can do it. But you have to watch Audrey." replied Hermione. "I'll work on it now, just hold on."
The brunette waved her wand. A clatter sounded, and Hermione's cauldron flew in and landed on the table. Inside was her advanced potions book from Hogwarts. She moved her plate aside and set the book beside the cauldron. She pulled her hair back in a messy bun and read the text.
"Hm, burgle root you said? It does look tricky. Perhaps if I try to crush the burgle root, then just use the juices?" pondered Hermione. Draco nodded.
"I still have all the ingredients in my brief case." replied Draco, standing up. He returned within moments, with his briefcase. He pulled it opened and set out about seven things. Just as he did, a loud scream echoed.
"Audrey's up. There's a bottle in the fridge. Remember to burp her after every two and a half ounces!" reminded Hermione. She returned to the potion. Sure enough, five minutes later Draco was calling for her. She sighed, but he wouldn't stop the shouting. Finally Hermione stood up and strode into Audrey's nursery.
"Bloody hell, do you want me to finish the potion or not?" snapped Hermione. Draco held up a finger.
"Watch." replied Draco. He tickled his daughters stomach. The small infants face lit up in a smile. Hermione gasped.
"Oh my! Let me get the camera."
"Goddammit Draco, it's time you start coming home earlier." spat Hermione. She set Audrey down on the floor for her designated 'tummy time'. Little Audrey used to despise it, but now it entertaining for her. She had the ability to hoist herself up, in attempts to soon crawl. The big moment was any day now. Any day, howver, was not soon enough for the first time parents.
"I'm sorry dear. If you want us to become poor, then bloody well say so." retorted Draco.
Hermione spat out a cold laugh. "In case you haven't noticed dear I'm about as well off as you are and I only work part time. Fortune does not come above family."
"Maybe not in the muggle world, but ranking means a lot here in the wizarding world." hissed Draco. Hermione eye's narrowed. His words stung, but not enough.
"If that's what you think then leave. We've done our fucking part for the wizarding world, there's nothing holding you to this family. Leave." said Hermione, her voice as icy as the weather outside. She lifted up her six month old daughter and carried her away.
Draco was left dumbfounded. It was his first real fight with his wife. One he hoped would blow over.
One week later, the fight was still not 'over'. Hermione had cold shouldered him for the entire week. She even kicked him out of the bed. Draco did feel a bit bad about his harsh words. He hadn't meant them like that. Each day he attempted to make it home in time for dinner, but he had only succeded on Wednesday and Friday. It was not Monday and Draco decided it needed to stop. He apparated home at six o'clock on the dot.
"Hermione Jean, we need to talk." said Draco firmly, walking into the kitchen. A faint blush crept onto his cheeks when he saw she was not alone. Ginny and Harry were both staring at the couple.
"Hullo Ginny, Harry." greeted Draco quietly. Hermione rolled her eyes as two of her best friends stood up.
"Mione, here's your answer. C'mon Gin, lets get our little ones." smirked Harry. Hermione and Draco stared at each other awkwardly.
"I'm...sorry." managed Draco. Hermione nodded.
"Alright."
"Alright? That's all you're going to say?" gasped Draco. Hermione shrugged.
"I punished you enough." replied Hermione. She stood up and walked into the living room, motioning for Draco to follow.
"Look at what our little genius figured out today." whispered Hermione, falling onto the couch. She dangled her arms around, coaxing Audrey over. The baby giggled and hoisted herself up. Draco watched in amazement as she crawled over to her mum.
"My two favorite genius girls." grinned Draco.
A/N: Soooorry for the shortness:( My dad is home so I can't use the computer for long & I have a project to work one...:(((
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