Christmas had come around fast and Draco still hadn't heard from Rosie. It had been five weeks since he had sent her to Australia and he was getting worried. He wasn't entirely sure Hermione would be happy with what he'd done. Sending a house elf to find her parents, while he was sure she'd understand the gesture, the way he'd gone about it might not appeal especially after their law had now reached the final stage. He was out with Harry while Ginny was with Hermione.

'I have a confession to make.' He said to Harry.

'Oh really?' He said raising his eyebrows in a question.

'I need to talk to someone about it and I hope I can talk to you.'

'You can.' Harry said. 'Now spill.'

'I've been searching for Hermione's parents.' He said and Harry's face dropped.

'How?'

'Hermione won't like it.' Draco said.

'If you find her parents I don't think she'll care.' He said.

'I used a house elf.' He said.

'Ok she won't like it.' He laughed. 'But I think she will quickly forget it. How's your progress?'

'That's the other thing.' He said rubbing his hands over his face. 'I don't know. I haven't heard from her in five weeks.'

'Yikes.' Harry said. 'What are you going to do?'

'I don't know.' He sighed. 'I know if I call her she'll come but I don't want to distract her either. She's a good elf. I told her not to compromise her health and to come home if she ever felt she wanted to. I'm just worried. I now know I should have added regular updates to the list.'

'I'm sure it'll work.' Harry said. 'To be honest I wish I'd have thought of something like that.'

'Well I am smarter than you.' He laughed.

Hermione was in The Burrow in Ginny's room helping her pack. Ginny wanted to be in Grimmauld place before Christmas. Ginny was nibbling on an apple pie from Draco, she'd started having cravings for them.

'So when do you find out the sex?' Hermione asked.

'Not till January.' Ginny moaned. 'I really want to start the nursery too.'

'You have a while yet. You're not due till the end of March.' She laughed. 'Do you have an inkling?'

'I think he's a boy.' She smiled. 'I think Harry wants a girl though.'

'He would.' Hermione smiled. 'I can't wait to have kids. Can you imagine Draco's hair on a girl?'

'Kids with Draco hey?' Ginny said.

'Well he is the person I'm with of course I'd think about having his kids.' She laughed.

'Yeah. You two talked about your future?'

'A little.' Hermione said bashfully. 'After we had dinner with his Mum for the first time he mentioned marriage. It's still too early though.'

'Please.' Ginny said. 'You love someone you love someone. Simple as. I'd have said yes to Harry in school.'

'That's different. You'd been in love with him since you saw him at kings cross the first time.'

'How is that different?' Ginny asked. 'Doesn't matter when you fall in love with someone, if it's meant to be it's meant to be as they say.'

Hermione pondered this while they finished packing. She'd thought about it a little since Draco had brought it up and she couldn't see herself spending her life with anyone but him. But there was still the issue of her parents she didn't know if she could take such a huge step without them but she also knew that she might not have a choice.

Draco had just arrived home and was just headed to the shower when he heard a voice.

'Master Draco?' Rosie said.

'Rosie you're ok!' Draco smiled. 'I was worried.'

'Master Draco is kind.' Rosie beamed. 'I is having good news.'

'You found them?' Draco asked.

'Yes Rosie is finding them.'

'Rosie you are amazing.' Draco laughed.

'They is in a place called Gladstone in Queensland.' Rosie said.

'You did good Rosie.' Draco said. 'Did you take care of yourself?'

'Yes thankyou Master Draco.'

'Is there anything I can do for you?' He asked.

'No Master Rosie is just wanting to go home now.'

'Then off you go. Thank you again Rosie.' He watched as she bowed and left.

He couldn't believe she'd found them. Now it was how to get there and get them. Should he take Hermione or should he go and fetch them for her? He'd speak to Harry again he'd know what to do.

After talking with Harry he'd decided to take Hermione with him but not until he'd sorted everything, which meant talking to Kingsley about a long distance port key.

'Hello Minister.' Draco said walking into his office.

'Draco.' He said shaking his hand. 'How can I help you today?'

'As you know Hermione's sent her parents to Australia and hasn't been able to find them.' Draco began. 'But I've found them.'

'Have you really.' Kingsley chuckled. 'How can I help?'

'We need a long distance port key to take us there and some vacation days too.' Draco smiled.

'Where will this port key be going?' Kingsley asked taking a quill and parchment.

'Gladstone in Queensland.' Draco said. 'Small place called Kin Kora.'

'You really have done your research.'

'It's an important subject.' Draco said.

'Ok I'll help I'll let you know when it's all arranged.' He said standing up. 'Well done Draco.'

'Thank you Minister.'

A few days later Draco got the news that everything was set up and they would leave at 6pm the next Friday arriving in Australia at 4am. Two days away. He knew the time difference was unlucky but they didn't have a choice. He'd organized a hotel for them. He wasn't going to tell her till Friday he and Harry both agreed it best. Hermione had a tendency to over think things. Ginny was also in on the plan now. She was going to pack a bag for Hermione to take.

When Friday rolled around Draco was nervous he didn't know how Hermione would react. That being said he needed to go through with this for her.

Hermione was just finishing up and thinking about the wine in the fridge at home when Draco entered the office. 'Hey you.'

'Hey. You all finished?' He asked.

'Just about.' She smiled.

'Good because I need you to come with me.' He checked his watch. 'We don't have a lot of time.'

'Whats going on?' She asked standing up and making her way to him.

'You'll see.' He laughed.

When they arrived to where the port key was Hermione found Kingsley, Harry and Ginny.

'What are you guys doing here?' She asked.

'Just come to see you off.' Ginny said. 'Here's your bag.'

'See me off?' She turned to Draco. 'Where am I going?'

'Patience.' He grinned.

'Harry?' Hermione said.

'You'll be fine.' He laughed. 'Trust him.'

'I'm going to kill you.' She whispered to Harry as she hugged him.

'Kingsley?' She said.

'Someone has to supervise you leaving.' He smiled. 'So I volunteered and I can wish you luck.'

'Luck with what?'

'You'll just have to see.' He chuckled. 'You best get ready not long left now.'

Hermione and Draco made their way to the tea cup on the table which was to be their port key. They both put their fingers on it and took each other's free hand.

'Where are we going?' Hermione asked as she heard Kingsley count down.

'Queensland, Australia.' Draco said seeing her face drop.

Before she could say anything she felt the familiar pull from her stomach and they were moving.