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Blinded	By : ssdawn Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 26887 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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The next morning, a small boy bouncing on their bed woke Hermione and Draco. He put his finger up to his lips to tell her to lie still. Suddenly he popped up and grabbed Scorpius.

“Papa! You scared me!” the little boy yelled as he hugged his father.

Hermione grabbed her pillow and was swatting both Malfoys’ wherever she could as they were wrestling on the bed. Scorpius jumped a few more times, and then sat down cocking his head as he looked seriously at both adults.

“Where do babies come from?” the toddler asked innocently in a quiet voice..

Draco looked over to Hermione, who just smiled at him saying, “Yes, my love, where do babies come from? You told him last night that you would explain how you could get one for me.”

Draco’s smirk was familiar, but full of mischief too. “Well, you see son, they uh, come from…when parents um…they have to…” Draco wouldn’t look his son in the eyes, instead he concentrated on the fan spinning over their heads.

Hermione sighed, climbed out of their bed, and walked into the sitting room that was attached to their bedroom. She had a small library right there, so she didn’t have to go all the way down to the enormous library on the main floor.

She walked in and climbed back onto the bed holding a large book. Scorpius was instantly interested in any book that Hermione had to show him, especially because they had become reading buddies.

“Scorp, let me show you some pictures,” Hermione said while turning the pages in the large book. “Do you remember how Ginny’s tummy got really big right before Lily was born?”

“Yes, she was eating too much and had a big belly. James said his mum was kind of fat and ate too many scones with jam.”

“Well, that wasn’t nice of James, but Ginny really wasn’t eating too much…” Hermione said but was interrupted by Draco.

“Are you sure? That woman could wolf down enough food to keep up with her brother Ron.”

Hermione raised her eyebrow and gave him a look that said to quiet down. Draco motioned to zip his lips and raised his hands up in defeat, along with another wide smirk on his face.

“As I was saying…the reason Ginny’s tummy got so big is that Lily was growing inside of her. Here, look at this picture.” Scorp looked down at the picture of a woman standing sideways, with a full-term infant head down ready for birth.

“Why is the baby standing on its head? Wouldn’t that hurt?” Scorpius pointed to the picture of the baby. “Look, Papa, it doesn’t have any clothes on either. It will get cold with no clothes.”

“Oh! You’re right Scorp, that baby is naked.” Draco said trying not to laugh as Hermione tisked-tisked him. Scorp kept looking and looking at the picture. He could see his little mind moving 100 miles an hour.

Draco whispered to Hermione, “Wait for it…wait for it…here it comes…”

Scorpius turned to Hermione and asked, “How did that baby get in there? It looks like it’s stuck.” His hands came up and flopped out to his sides. He looked at Hermione and then to Draco and neither one was saying a word.

Scorp turned the page that showed a woman giving birth and the baby’s head coming out, “Oh yuck! What’s going on there?” Draco too shocked to say anything grabbed the book from his son.

“I don’t think he needs to see anymore,” and he handed the book back to Hermione who looked at Draco wanting to ask him questions.

“OK. When’s breakfast? I’m really hungry.” Scorpius climbed out of bed like nothing had even happened the last ten minutes. “Mipsy, where are you? I need food.” The house-elf popped in immediately.

“Oh, my word. He’s too young to be ordering Mipsy around.” Hermione said indignantly.

“No he’s not. I was much younger when I was telling all of our house elves what to do.” Draco said matter of factly.

“I’m not surprised at that whatsoever,” Hermione said in a huff and held the big book against her chest.

Draco started to get out of bed when Hermione grabbed his arm, “Why were you so shocked at the picture Scorpius was looking at?”

“He’s too young. He shouldn’t be looking at things like that.” Draco clipped.

“It looked like to me that you’ve never seen a picture like that.” Her eyes got really big and her mouth opened wide as she gasped. “You weren’t there when Scorpius was born, were you?”

Draco’s face screwed up into a grimace of disgust, “Of course not. Pure-blooded men are never there when their wives give birth.” The ultimate snob came through in his words.

Hermione‘s determined chin came up as she poked Draco in the chest, “Well, if this pure-blooded man wants me to have his babies, then he is going to be by my side when I push them out!”

She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at seeing the look on his face. The absolute horror could be seen in his eyes. He didn’t dare say anything. “Furthermore, we won’t even be getting pregnant, no sex at all, if you refuse to do this for me.”

The tears started falling from her eyes even though she was willing them not to come out. She flipped the book open again. “Look at that woman’s face. Does that look like fun? No! She’s in pain.”

Next Hermione pointed to another picture, “See, her husband is right there holding her hand as she’s pushing his brat out into the world.”

Draco kept staring at the pictures like they were the most gruesome things he’d ever laid eyes on.

“Oh, look…” Hermione’s eyes filled with tears again as she turned the page, “She’s feeding the baby for the first time.” Her finger pointed to a picture of a husband by his wife’s side as the newborn latched on to start suckling.

Hermione looked at Draco who now was staring at her like she was crazy. “Are you sure you’re not pregnant now? Astoria acted crazy like this, with her emotions all over the place when she was pregnant with Scorp.”

Hermione held her breath for a minute as numbers ran through her head. When had her last period been? “Oh, sweet Merlin!”

She dropped the book on the bed and reached over to the nightstand and grabbed her wand. “What’s the spell?” She was now shouting at Draco.

“I don’t know. I’ve never had to use it before.” He shrugged his shoulders at her.

“There’s no way I could be pregnant, is there? We’ve been careful…right?” Hermione’s eyes flickered with self-doubt. Her heart skittered just thinking of the possibility of a baby growing inside of her right now. This was not the way she’d planned for their lives to go. They’d get married; solidify their new family, and then a few years from now they would start trying to get pregnant.

Draco sat with his lips pressed together as he thought. His head came up as his long fingers reached out to smooth along her arm. “As far as I’m concerned, if you are pregnant,” he drew in a long breath, “That will be one of the most amazing things that will ever happen to us.”

Hermione sat frozen in place as if she hadn’t heard what Draco had just said. But the joy soon bubbled up in her and the corner of her mouth quirked up with a smile. Leaping into his arms she whispered, “I love you so much.”

“I love you too. There is nothing to worry about right now. Let’s eat breakfast, and then we’ll make our way back to St. Mungos so we’ll know for sure.” He couldn’t help pressing his lips to hers softly.

“Breakfast!” they heard Scorpius yelling from downstairs.

“Orders from the boss,” Draco said as he winked at Hermione.
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“Mipsy, we won’t be gone long. You are to stay in Master Scorpius’s room and barricade the door to anyone but Hermione or me. He is to be protected at all times and you may use any power to protect him.”

Draco didn’t feel good about leaving his son at home when they weren’t there. But, they also had concluded that they didn’t want him at this appointment either. With Ginny still in the hospital, they didn’t have anyone else to turn to without having their possible secret leak out.

“You will obey Mipsy while we’re gone. Do you understand Scorp?” His eyes narrowed at his son to show that he was absolutely serious about his words.

Scorpius nodded, “Yes Papa. I promise I will stay in my room and be very, very good. Or I won’t get ice cream later. Right Herminee?”

Hermione blushed and pinched the bridge of her nose, “Yes, Scorpius, that’s what I said.”

After hugs and kisses and more hugs and kisses, they walked down to the main room to floo to St. Mungo's Hospital.

“You promised him ice cream to obey?” Draco lifted an eyebrow as he waited for an answer.

“I’m still learning how to do this parenting thing. It seemed like a good idea at the time.” Hermione said as she tucked some hair behind her ear.

All Draco could do was snicker as they stepped into the fireplace and left for her appointment.
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As they headed to the maternity ward they both had their head downs. They were desperately hoping they wouldn’t run into anyone they knew. Hermione bit at her lip with nervousness only to run into the person she’d hoped not to see today.

“Hermione, what are you doing here? Do you have something else to tell me about the case?” Harry stood next to Draco watching the both of them. He eyed them waiting for an answer.

“Well, you see we…” Hermione glanced up at the ceiling avoiding his gaze.

“Um, you two are acting really weird. What’s going on? What are you not telling me?” Harry leaned against the nearby wall.

Draco and Hermione looked at each other and Draco finally nodded his head at her.

Grabbing Harry’s arm she pulled him down the hall until they found an empty closet. As all three entered the closet and shut the door, Harry’s brows snapped together. “You better have a good explanation for this.”

“We do, or we will in about thirty minutes,” Draco answered as he massaged the back of his neck.

Hermione whispered, “Harry, I or we think I’m…” she couldn’t say the words out loud. She squeezed her eyes shut while tears started to run down her face. Draco pulled her into his chest and started rubbing her back.

“Does this have something to do with the MacAteers? You’re not dying are you?” Harry buried his hands in his thick hair.

“No, Potter on both counts. We think Hermione may be pregnant.” Draco finally just blurted out the secret.

Harry’s eyes darted at both of them, and then his mouth twitched before a full-on laugh came out. “Oh, Gods! I’m so glad you’re not dying. But, having a baby is not the end of the world. We’ve done it three times now and we’re still alive.”

“We’re not even sure if she really is. We have an appointment with a healer in five minutes and then we’ll know.” Draco shrugged his shoulders.

Harry reached out to rub Hermione’s arms, “Really Mione, it’s not a big deal if you are pregnant. I’m sure Malfoy here will still let you work.” Draco rolled his eyes at his response.

“I wanted us to be married first before we had a baby.” Hermione said, her eyes boring into him.

“Then get married. It’s an easy fix you two. Ginny and I will help you plan everything.”

“I never thought we’d have Harry Potter as our wedding planner,” Draco quipped.

Harry opened the door, “Go to your appointment and then come to Ginny’s room. I won’t say anything until you get there with the results. I gotta get going.”

When he left the closet Draco lifted Hermione’s chin up, “We are already engaged so it wouldn’t be a huge deal to get married right away.” He smiled at her, which gave her confidence.

“You’re right. Let’s go or we’ll be late and you know I hate to be late.” Hermione left the closet.

“I know love.” Draco gave a lopsided grin and followed her down the hallway.
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Hermione lay on the examining table with Draco standing by her side. She bit her lip and tightly held onto Draco’s hand. They had been waiting ten minutes already for the healer to come and the tension was suffocating.

Draco was worried about the outcome whether it be a yes or no. If it was a yes, they’d be planning a quickie wedding and this would make the tension rise at their house. On the other hand, he was concerned that they both would be so disappointed that she wasn’t pregnant even though they weren’t trying. He wasn’t sure which way he wanted this to turn out.
The door opened and the healer walked in. He heard Hermione take some quick breaths and he worried about her hyperventilating.

“Good Morning. I’m healer Montgomery what can I do for you today?” The tall woman with graying black hair smiled at the couple.

Hermione opened her mouth to speak and then looked over at Draco. It was odd for him to see the woman he’d fallen in love with acting so unsure of herself.

Draco started to speak but then felt Hermione’s hand come out to squeeze his arm. “Healer Montgomery, my name is Hermione Granger and this is my fiancé Draco Malfoy.”

“I thought I recognized you both. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Draco breathed easier when he realized the woman’s words were sincere. He was still worried about how people reacted to the Malfoy name after the war.

“I think I may be pregnant. We want to know for sure.” Hermione’s face was absent from her normal smile.

“This will be an easy and non-invasive charm. We shall know in a minute. Please lift up your top to waist level. The skin changing color is what we look for with this charm. Certain colors tell us if conception has taken place.”

They watched as the healer waved her wand over Hermione’s abdomen as she silently cast the charm. Healer Montgomery grinned as she saw Hermione’s skin color change to a light pink color.

“What does that mean?” Hermione quickly asked.

“You my dear are definitely pregnant. I would say about seven or eight weeks.”

The couple looked at each other; Draco grinned like he’d just won a Quidditch match by catching the snitch and Hermione relaxed finally knowing the truth.

“At the beginning of pregnancy, the color is a light pink. As the pregnancy continues the color changes from light pink, to dark pink and then turning a light red. At the end of the pregnancy when the charm is used, it is a deep, rich red showing that the baby is ready to be born.” Healer Montgomery tilted her head as she watched Hermione’s reaction to the news.

Draco couldn’t stop smiling as he thought about having a new baby with Hermione.

“Let’s get you scheduled for another appointment in four weeks. Then we will do another scan to check the changing color, and we’ll also do another spell to listen to the heartbeat.”

Hermione sat up tugging her shirt down, “Really?” she asked with wonder. “I know in the Muggle world we have a machine to listen to the heartbeat, but I didn’t realize they’d have one in our world. I should have known better.”

Draco reached out to pull her into his chest, “This has been a few trying weeks. It’s OK if you don’t know everything.” He kissed the top of her head before she could say anything.

Hermione’s hands shot out to tickle his sides, “You git,” she laughed.

“Thank you so much Healer Montgomery,” Draco said.

“It is my pleasure to help you. If you want, I can be listed as your primary healer throughout the pregnancy.”

Hermione nodded her head, “Yes, that would be most agreeable. Thank you.”

The healer headed to the door, “Until next time.” She waved to them as she left the room.

“I’m trying to find the words to describe how I’m feeling right now.” Hermione leaned into Draco again.

“Let’s see, how about ‘Great’, ‘Fantastic’, ‘Amazing’, ‘Brilliant’ and ‘Excellent’!” Happiness coursed through him as he held her close.
“Should we go and put Harry and Ginny out of their misery? Knowing them they are waiting anxiously for our news.”

“I suppose, though knowing I’m making Potter anxious makes me happy.” Draco couldn’t help but beam down at her.

The half-hearted smack she gave him only made him laugh harder. “Come on Mr. Incorrigible, let’s go spill the beans.”
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Surprise! Yes, to be totally honest, this chapter was a surprise to me too. I hadn’t planned on this happening until the very end of the story, but it showed up earlier. Let me know what you think about this. Thanks again for all of the great reviews that inspired me to write 1200 words the day after the last chapter was published.
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