Chapter 28:
April went ridiculously quickly. Hermione spent most of her time studying. If she wasn't doing homework, then she was researching pregnancy. Her and Draco had spent as much time as possible with Curtis and Aurora but the two twelve year olds were constantly out with their friends. Hermione and Draco had invited their parents round for dinner the night before Aurora and Curtis' birthday. They had told them about the pregnancy and much to both their shock, both sets of parents were delighted. It seemed that Hermione and Draco weren't the only ones who would miss Aurora and Curtis at the end of June.
The first of May brought them so much closer to that deadline. The twins were now fifteen years old and well into their teenage years. They were constantly fighting and bickering causing a hormonal Hermione to be rather grumpy. Draco kept trying to keep the peace between the siblings but it seemed almost impossible. After a particularly difficult day at school, Draco told the kids to pack a bag each and he carted them off to their friends' apartment. He dropped Curtis off with Ebony and Castore, Harry and Daphne's children whilst Aurora stayed with Ilenia and Natascia, Ron and Pansy's children. Hermione and Draco hadn't told their friends the news yet but were planning on doing so in the next couple of weeks. Hermione was about two months pregnant now and really wasn't enjoying it. Her morning sickness was worse than ever and she seemed to have a constant need to pee. Her figure had begun to change as well. She still had a flat stomach but her boobs were growing alarmingly fast.
Hermione waited for Draco to return. She sat with her legs up on the sofa as she read a pregnancy pamphlet that the matron had given her.
This week your baby's organs, muscles and nerves are beginning to function. Your baby's hands now bend at the wrist, and his feet are starting to lose their webbed appearance. His tastebuds are forming on his tongue.
"Reading anything interesting, love?" Draco asked from the doorway.
"Just about the baby," Hermione replied, putting the pamphlet down.
Draco came and sat beside her, putting her legs across his body and beginning to give her a foot massage. "That's good. And how is the little squirt today?"
"Ok… I guess. I've only been sick twice," Hermione laughed.
Draco frowned, twice was better but it was still twice too many, "do you want me to run you a bath?"
"Yes please, love," Hermione smiled. "We've got class our parenting class tomorrow. What do you think Professor Sprout will teach us about?"
"I don't know… but I know I'll be listening now that we've got another one on the way."
A few days later Hermione invited their closest friends round for dinner. They arranged for the children to all have dinner in the Great Hall so that their parents could have some peace and quiet. Ginny and Blaise were the first to arrive. Ginny shoved her hand in Hermione's face almost as soon as she entered the room, "we're getting married!"
"Congratulations," Hermione smiled.
Both Hermione and Draco hugged the pair. Seconds later Ron and Pansy entered the apartment, quickly followed by Parvati and Theo. Harry and Daphne were the last couple to arrive, "sorry Hermione, Draco, the kids were playing up," Harry explained.
"Ebony decided he wanted to go flying in the rain," Daphne continued.
"Clearly not his best idea," Harry added sarcastically.
"Like father like son," Hermione smirked.
An hour later the friends were all sat around the table having just finished their meal. Draco cleared his throat, preparing to make the announcement, "Hermione and I have something we want to tell you all."
Everyone's attention was pulled towards the blonde wizard. "Hermione is pregnant. We're having a baby."
There was silence as their friends took in the news, "wow," Ron was the first to respond.
"Congratulations," Pansy smiled.
Parvati practically screamed, "this is so cool! You guys will make amazing parents."
"No duh!" Theo laughed, "Curtis and Aurora are proof of that."
"Have you told them?" Harry asked.
Hermione frowned, "I didn't want to take away from our time with them."
Harry nodded, understanding her point. They had less than a month and a half left with their children.
Just under a week later, Hermione and Draco went to the hospital wing for Hermione's first check up. They were very nervous. Madam Pomfrey was very kind, "Hello Hermione, Draco. Come in. Take a seat. We're just going to have a quick chat."
Hermione and Draco sat down opposite the matron.
"Hermione, may I ask what was the date of your last period?"
"Sure," Hermione thought about it and answered quickly with a pink blush.
"In about two weeks time we will do a scan to give us a more accurate idea of when you will be due and it will also tell us if you are expecting more than one baby."
"More than one…" Draco started.
"Don't worry Mr Malfoy. After Curtis and Aurora, you guys are experts," the matron smiled, "right Hermione, I'm just going to take some blood from you. I need to do a few tests, They won't take a second. If you would give me your arm."
Hermione held out her arm and the matron placed her wand tip in the crease of her elbow. Hermione had a strange sensation, not unlike having muggle blood tests. The matron put the blood into a small vial and began casting spells on it. After several minutes she turned to the teens in front of her, "I've tested your blood for a few different things."
"Firstly, let me tell you that you shouldn't be concerned by infectious diseases of any kind; muggle or magical. I'll give you a quick vaccine in a moment against the magical ones. I see you've already had muggle vaccines."
Hermione nodded her head.
"Your iron levels are good but make sure you keep them that way. Lots of red meat and broccoli. Your blood type is AB positive. I'll just check your blood pressure."
Hermione sat back as the matron carried out her tests. Several minutes passed and the matron smiled down at the pair, "you seem to be perfectly healthy, Miss Granger. I'll see you in two weeks time."
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