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The Marriage Contract	By : SweetHoney Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 18442 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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After taking a quick shower and getting dressed, Draco and Hermione were on their way to the dinning room but stopped short in the hall. Lucius and Narcissa were sitting at the table with a chair between them. Narcissa was reading a book, poking her head slightly up every now and then to spy on Lucius. While Lucius was playing with his food. He would sneak glances at her when he thought she wasn't looking. Draco and Hermione found that it was interesting to watch how the old married couple interacted with one another. In their minds, they believed themselves to be young children. They lack the knowledge of being in love, getting married, living together, and sharing a son.

"He doesn't seem so bad." said Draco.

Although, he could see his father behaving like that. Lucius believed himself to be young and at that age he must have been spoiled rotten. Draco could remember how nasty he was as a boy. His father was from a different time and only child, for all he knew, he really was worse than him.

Hermione rested her head on Draco's shoulder. "They look adorable. I think they recognized each other but don't know what to say."

"Let's not bother them." said Draco, "More alone time together might help return their memories faster."

Holding hands they went to search for Ron and Harry.

Narcissa looked up from the book Anna had given her and curiously looked at the handsome boy. He appeared about ten or eleven years old. His face was familiar, but she couldn't recall where she had seen him from.

"Hi," she said politely, "I'm Narcissa."

"Malfoy. Lucius Malfoy." He introduced himself and took a seat next to her and began to eat. He looked the beautiful little girl over. He had never seen her before, but she felt familiar.

Narcissa hid her face behind the book to masked her cringe. It felt strange with him sitting next to her at this moment. She had never seen him up close or have been near him and she didn't want to be. He seemed harmless, but she knew how vicious he could be.

"Parents abandon you too?" said Lucius after he wiped his mouth and drank a glass of water.

Narcissa was not going to dignify that with a response. Frankly, she didn't know for certain if her parents had truly abandoned her or not and wished to not discuss the issue with him. The last thing she wanted was to cry in front of anyone.

"Are we the only ones here?" asked Lucius.

"No, there's a girl. About eight. She's friendly."

Finished eating, Lucius snorted in boredom. "What are we suppose to do around here?"

"Well...there are books."

The expression on his face seemed as if he had smelled something disgusting. "Anything else?"

"Not much really."

Lucius signed. It was just his luck. Deserted by his parents. No broom to fly with. His only playmate was boring. He thought that over, remembering that she had mentioned another girl. Maybe she'll play with him.

"Where's the other girl?"

"Somewhere." mumbled Narcissa, burying her head in the book.

Lucius huffed, playing with his food. "Is this all you do? Read?"

"Yes,"

"You're not much fun are you?"

Offended, Narcissa got up and moved a seat away from him.

Lucius blinked, not understanding why she had moved.

Since Narcissa was ignoring him, Lucius had moved to a spot across the table from her. Soon he began the game of flicking left over peas at the cover of her book. She ignored him as much as she could, but realized how ridiculous this was. She did not have to endure this. Having no desire to sink to his immature level, she stood up and left the room.

Lucius watched Narcissa leave and blow a raspberry at her retreating back. Fine. Go. Not like he cared.

"Why are you following me?" Narcissa demanded. She could see Lucius' reflection on the windows as he walked.

"I'm not following you." said Lucius, although he was.

Narcissa suddenly halted her stride and Lucius bumped into her back, knocking her to the floor. She grabbed her book and picked herself off the floor.

"Stop following me." she said, patting the dust from her dress.

"I told you, I'm not following you." he insisted. Something about the pouty expression on her face made him want to tease her some more. He found that he quite liked that look on her very much, although he didn't know why.

Narcissa wanted so badly to wipe that smirk off his face. If she wasn't a lady and had a wand of her own, she might have hexed him. He was infuriating. A mean spirited boy! And she wanted nothing to do with him. Once again being the mature one, she turned around and stepped away from him.

Hermione and Draco found Harry and Ron upstairs in a guestroom. Ron was laying in bed with Harry sitting beside him.

"Anna told us what happened." said Draco. "Are you all right?"

"Spectacular," he answered.

"Draco, I need to have a word with you." said Harry.

Draco nodded and stepped out of the room to allow the two some privacy.

"How are you feeling?" Hermione asked Ron.

"Spectacular," he repeated.

Hermione fidget with her hands. She did not understand why she was nervous. They had dated for a short time in their youth and nothing came of it. Last she checked, both of them were fine with remaining friends. They moved on from that stage in their life. He was with someone else and she was with Draco. She did not owe him an explanation.

"Are you two in love?" asked Ron.

"Yes,"

"Was that why you went along with the marriage?"

Hermione thought that question over and realized that it was true. But back then she had her doubts since she did not know if Draco returned her feelings. Now that both of them had confessed, she felt like she had nothing to worry. "Yes." She said with confidence.

"Stop tensing, Hermione. I'm not going to explode from jealousy. Honestly, I'm happy for you. We've all been wondering when you two would admit the truth."

Hermione was taken back by what Ron had said. "Are you saying everyone knew? When?"

"It was obvious you were together. Everyone knew, saw the way you were looking at each other. Started seeing him around a year ago, didn't you?"

"Oh...well...um..." Hermione had nothing to say to that.

"You have my blessing."

Smiling, Hermione pulled him into a tight hug. "Oh, thank you!"

After entering the hall, Harry told Draco that there was an important matter they must discuss. Draco led him to the study for privacy. In the study, they sat on the wing-back chairs and made themselves comfortable. Draco wondered what Harry wanted to discuss. He had already gave him the if you hurt her... speech earlier.

"About Anna," Harry began, "do you know what she is?"

"A psychiatrist." stated Draco, but he had a feeling it was not what Harry was asking him.

"Do you have more information about her?"

"She was recommended by Hermione's superiors." It was Draco all was going to say. Even if there was something a bit off about her, he would not defame Anna in any sort of way. He and Hermione had already agreed that she was a friend.

"I don't think she's entirely human." Harry said it out right. It was too obvious, Draco and Hermione had to have noticed it as well. He believed that they were not voicing it because they are indebted to Anna and continue to need her help.

"Why does it matter to you?" Draco countered.

"It matters because she's here with Hermione."

"Tell me Harry, do you feel any sort of danger from her?"

"No,"

"Has she verbally threatened you or anyone?"

"No and that's not the point. My main concern is Hermione. She's in a delicate state. Before I leave, I need assurance that Anna is trustworthy."

"She is."

Draco and Harry turn to the sound of Hermione's voice. She had just entered the room and closed the door.

"I trust her with my life. Draco's. And my unborn child." Hermione stated.

Before Harry could argue, Hermione held up her hand to stop him.

"I do have the feeling that she is hiding something. It's her personal business. Unless it negatively affects me or my child or Draco or Lucius or Narcissa or you or Ron, it shouldn't matter."

"I understand, Hermione, but please let me look into it."

In the attic, Anna was wearing her headphones that were attached to her ipod touch in her pocket. She was listening to the song Helena by My Chemical Romance in the loudest volume possible and singing along with the lyrics. As she sang, she searched through the stored items to find clues about Draco's curse. It seemed harmless enough - and justified - but she wanted to know what she was dealing with and if there were negative side-effects. Draco and Hermione's health was her main focus at this point because they need her the most. Lucius and Narcissa were fine as they were. Since she had discarded the demons possessing them, their memories would slowly begin to return to them. The only thing that's left was to take care of the father of the demons. She knew where he's at and was waiting for him to fatten himself up before eating him.

"When every star fall brought you to tears again!" she sang when she noticed something sticking out of the corner of a chest.

Humming the song, Anna pulled out the frame. It was a black and white, moving photograph of a middle-aged couple, dressed in old fashion clothing, surrounded by young children. Her eyes went to the woman in the photo who had a distended belly. She had a grin on her lips and winked at her. Anna ached a brow at that and looked at the man standing next to her. He an expression on his face that was a mixture of misery and irritation. When Anna figured out the truth, she burst into laughter and removed her headphones from her ears and put it in her bag.

"You're clever." Anna said to the woman.

The woman grinned wider and pointed her finger to the corner of the frame. Delicately, Anna removed the photo from the frame and looked at the back. It was a letter the woman wrote to her husband.

You have driven me to a monstrous rage, Basile. This curse shall show you the errors of your beliefs.

Anna laughed again after she read it. No doubt the man, Basile, made an insensitive remark to his wife, the pregnant woman in the photo. She punished him with the curse to see how he liked it. Flipping the photo back to the front, Anna studied the couple. They was no animosity between. It prove that the curse was not created out of menace and meant that Draco should be fine. With this new information, Anna placed everything back as it was and went downstairs to tell Hermione and Draco.

Anna found them in the study, along with Harry. She knocked and was admitted in. Everyone was standing up with a pensive look on their faces. She wondered what they were discussing before she came in. The music she was listening to drowned out all of the noises, preventing her from eavesdropping on them before.

"I have something important to speak with Draco and Hermione. Will you step out Harry?" she asked.

Harry complied and left the room, shutting the door behind him.

"What is it Anna?" asked Draco.

Anna handed them the frame. "I found this photo upstairs. I believe this is the woman who created the curse you have on you Draco. Read the back."

"That explains the smug look on her face." laughed Hermione. "I wonder why she did it?"

"To teach him a lesson of course." smiled Anna.

"So, I'm paying for someone else's crime?" said Draco.

Anna patted his arm. "Come now, it won't be so bad."

"I wonder if he'll he experience the birth." teased Hermione, much to Draco's dread. He had a look of utter and complete horror on his face.

Anna shrugged. "I suppose we'll find out when the time comes."

"What?!" exclaimed Draco. "There has to be a cure!"

"I'll keep my eyes open, but we should prepare for the unexpected." said Anna.

Draco sat down on a chair, unable to stand any longer. "God, no..."

Hermione wanted to say something encouraging, but all she could do was laugh. Seeing her in such a jolly mood, Draco found himself laughing with her.

Anna was glad that they were taking this well and was having fun at their own expense. If their relationship could survive through this, then it would strengthen the love and bond that they share.

"Since this is your first pregnancy for both of you, I think we should make some adjustments." suggested Anna after the couple stopped to caught their breath.

"What are your ideas?" asked Hermione.

"I feel that you need more support from your close family and friends to help you through this. Do you want to move back to Britain, to have them near? Do you want them here? Do you want to invite someone to stay with you as well? Draco, how about you?"

"It's up to Hermione." said Draco. "I'll agree with whatever she wants."

Hermione smiled, happy to know that he trusted her. Draco and Anna waited patiently as Hermione thought Anna's suggestion over.

"I want to stay here for Lucius and Narcissa. If we return they will be bombarded by reporters. They are healing and I don't want them around hostile environments. Here, no one knows who they are."

Draco kissed Hermione, appreciating that she was considerate of his parents and thought of their well-being before her own. She could care for his parents and he'll take care of her and their son.

"Now that you mention it...I plan on telling my parents and the Weasleys about us. I do want someone to stay with us, but they are all busy with their own lives. I don't want to be a bother."

Hermione said she doesn't want anyone, but she'll change her mind once she sees them again. Any guesses whose going to stay?
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