HERMIONE

I've been with Draco four months now. We put his idea into action almost straight away. When I spoke to Padma she was happy with the promotion and would do her best to keep things up there. To be honest I knew she would. She's always been a hard worker. As pathetic as it sounds I just didn't want her near Draco.

The good and the bad in my relationship with Draco is I feel like I couldn't be happier. It's good because I'm happy but it's bad because I'm constantly thinking something is going to change that. I look at him and sometimes I can't believe how lucky I am. He treats me like a queen. Everything seems to be slotting into place in my life. Not just in my relationship with Draco but in work too. The department has come on so much since I had to take over. People are no longer talking about why it was closed but how good it has become. Draco and I are a force to be reckoned with.

When Draco came back from Bulgaria he had nowhere to stay he could have moved back in with Harry and Ginny but now they were married he said he just felt awkward. So we decided he would stay with me till her found his own place. He's still there. He looked for the first few weeks then we just decided he should stay. I love waking up to him in the morning.

It didn't take long for the gossip mill at work to figure out that Draco and I were together. A couple of weeks into the New Year and we were in Lavenders gossip column. I had been so angry at it. I think it was more the head line, you could have predicted it no originality at all. War heroine and former death eater dating. It had took a while for Draco to calm me down. He said everyone would have found out eventually, so what if it was in Lavenders column. The thing I was grateful for was there was no mention of Padma.

Over these last few months I had also become closer to Ron again. There was no romantic feeling there for either of us, just friendship. It was good to be speaking to him again. He was my go to guy for when I needed to talk these days. Ginny was busy with Quidditch and Harry at work. Sometimes I needed someone other than Draco too.

"So how's the new place?" I ask Ron at lunch.

"My mum is still hovering around." He huffs and slumps in his chair. "I'm seriously thinking about putting up a floo and apparition block. She'll kill me but it's like she's expecting to find me drunk and passed out."

I can't help but laugh. "You should. In all seriousness Ron, I know your mum is probably trying to help but I think you need your space again."

"I don't think, I know." He rubs his hand over his face. "I've tried to talk to her but she just brushes me off or changes the subject. I just don't want to upset her."

"I think for your own sanity, you should do it. Tell her you'll take them down when you think it's the right time for you, not her." I take sip of my tea and laugh. "She'll hate me even more when she finds out I encouraged you."

"Mum doesn't hate you." He says sitting back up straight.

"I beg to differ." Molly hadn't spoken to me properly since I got back from my travels she still blames me for Ron's drink problem. "Draco gets invited to dinner all the time. I'm never mentioned."

"You always come to dinner." Hs says.

"Yeah I Gatecrash." I see his sceptical look. "Seriously there isn't a seat for me when I go she always has to get one."

"I've never noticed." He looked at his empty plate. "The woman can hold a grudge."

"Tell me about it." It was strange for Molly to think this way about me but it seemed it was something I was going to have to live with. "I'm meeting Draco and Teddy soon if you want to join us."

"Gotta love that kid." Ron laughed. "How is he doing?"

"Great." I smiled back. I love spending time with Draco and Teddy. "So are you in?"

"No. I think I'll just go home." I got the feeling he was hiding something.

"Why? What's up?" I ask starting to gather my things up.

"I just get the feeling Malfoy and I are better apart." He just shrugged as he stood to pick up his jacket.

"How come?" I think a lot of water has passed since the end of the war and people are better for it.

"I just think too much has happened between us." I stood up with him. "Then there's you."

"Me?" Oh Godric I hope this isn't about to be something I don't want it to be.

"I just think that there's too much bad blood and then there's the fact that I am basically your ex-boyfriend who you hang out with a lot now. Last time we were all together I just got a vibe."

"You're going mental Ron." I didn't think he could be serious about this but then you never know. It would be something I would keep my eye out for.

We said our goodbyes outside the restaurant and went our separate ways. I headed for The Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley. It was hard to find places to take Teddy. He was still finding it hard to control his metamorphosis. Andromeda was trying to find a wizard day-care but they were all full. We were looking after Teddy more often now.

Before I realised it I had reached Diagon Alley and saw Draco and Teddy at Fortescue ice cream shop. I shook my head and smiled Draco could never deny him anything. Draco looks up and waves me over smiling.

We spend the afternoon spoiling Teddy and taking him to the park. As we watch him I bring up the subject of Ron with him.

"He thinks I don't like him because he's your ex?" Draco laughed.

"Why is that so funny?" I ask.

"If anything I should be thanking him." I look at him curiously. "If he hadn't screwd up in the first place, no offense to Ron, I wouldn't be sitting with you now."

He gives me a wink and I laugh too. "Do you have a problem with him though?"

"Would it bother you if I did?" He asks with a raised eyebrow.

"I don't think so." I shake my head. Of course I would like them to get along but I could cope if they didn't. I mean they are not often in the same room anyway.

"Then don't think on it." He put his arm around me and brought me closer. I can't help but think about it though. I bite my lip and watch Teddy. Draco laughs. "I'm kidding. I wouldn't do that to you. I don't have a problem with Ron. Honestly. Maybe I should make more of an effort with him if you think I should."

"No. He will just think I told you to." I check my watch. "Andromeda will be at the flat soon we should get going."

DRACO

It has been a great few months. I really can't remember being happier. Everything is slotting into place. People have noticed too. Even my mother has commented and made the observation that if Hermione is making me this happy maybe she isn't so bad after all.

Thinking on my mother I must go visit her at the new apartment I insisted she rent. The Manor needs so much work done to it. I convinced her to move out while everything is being sorted. I even got her a house elf. Hermione wasn't too pleased but this was something I had to do for my mother. In all honesty I was hoping she would grow to love the flat and want to stay there. It's not like I want to move into The Manor or anything like that, it was just that place held too many bad memories for me and I would rather stay away.

I had tried to repeatedly to get my Mother to come to lunch or dinner with Hermione and me but she was having none of it. Even Hermione was up for it. She didn't revel in the idea but she would do it for me.

I'm thinking on this as I head back to my office after a meeting with Hermione. If you can call it a meeting. I smile to myself. It was more like a snogging session. We had planned on doing some actual work but for some reason we couldn't keep our hands off each other. It would have gone on longer if she didn't have someone coming to see her. I cant wait I get her home.

"Mr. Malfoy you have a guest in your office who refused to wait outside. I'm sorry sir." My assistant Blake said as I reached him.

"That's no problem Blake. Do we know who it is?" I'm curious I've never had anyone do this to me before.

"I'm sorry Mr. Malfoy she refused to give her name."

She? I have no idea who it could be. It briefly crosses my mind that it could be my Mother but I don't think she would ever come to my office. I walk to my door and push it open. I freeze as I see who it is.

"Long time Draco." Padma says. I can't believe she's here.

"What are you doing here?" I ask as I close the door behind me. The last thing I want is for Hermione to see her. Everything has been going so well for us.

I take her in. She's not in her usual tight clothes but she looks good.

"Such a nice greeting Draco." Padma bites at me.

"I'm sorry Padma. It's just a shock to see you here that's all." I say as I make my way to my desk and put my files down.

"Why the Tri-wizard tournament finished at the weekend." She crosses her arms. "Were you thinking I would stay in Bulgaria? Did you want to keep me your dirty little secret?"

"No." I bite back. "I just hadn't realised the tournament had finished. That's your department now."

"And why do I feel like you had something to do with that little promotion?" Something is up and I can't figure out what.

"Do you not want the promotion? I'm sure Hermione and I can find a replacement."

"Ah yes. You and Hermione." She takes a seat opposite me. "I heard about that. Does she know about me?"

"Yes." I say there is definitely something else going on here. "Why did you come to see me Padma?"

She takes a deep breath and for some reason it sets my pulse racing.

"I'm pregnant."