Hermione Granger slept soundly in her hospital bed. She had such a long day; after almost 23 hours of labor she finally gave birth to Evalynn Elizabeth...her last name was still to be determined. Her father as anyone could tell from just looking at the beautiful blonde curls and clear grey eyes was none other than Draco Malfoy.

Their relationship was a hard one to keep a secret, for they had been together for more than two years. They started dating at the end of their 6th year at Hogwarts. Being Perfects made it a bit easier to see each other. Hermione was always able to convince Ron to go back to the common room after their nightly rounds, at which time she would sneak off to see Draco. Of course he always would apologize for all nasty names he had called her and assured her he could stand the fact that they had to act like they were always at war with each other. But what brought about little Evie was the war. Hermione was supposed to be on one of her nightly watches at the tent opening, but her heart ached to see Draco one last time. People were dying all over England, and with Draco playing wanna-be death eater that knot in the pit of her stomach never went away. She had made up her mind; they may not live long enough to be married and do everything proper. She wanted to spend one last night with him before saying her good-bye.

That night was almost perfect for the two of them. Draco had promised after the war was over he'd find Hermione and marry her if it was the last thing he did. She promised she'd wait for him...

"Hey Mione! She's beautiful!" Ginny smiled down at the sleeping infant.

"Thanks Gin." She flashed a weak smile.

"Soooo, here is the big question...when are you going to break the news to the father?" Ginny kept her distance, Hermione hadn't found the time to let Draco and his new "bride" know she was expecting. She hardly had any time to herself with her job at the ministry. She was the key adviser to Kingsley Shacklebolt, new minister of magic. Her job was to keep Kingsley from making stupid laws much like Fudge had done. She even ranked about Umbridge, which made her life so much fun. None of her stupid laws ever made it past her...Draco was a top Aurora much like Harry. Ron had gone off to be a keeper for the Tornados, and was doing fantastic.

After the war had ended she was about 3 months along. She had even rushed all the interviews to be able to find Draco. She wanted to celebrate with him. But news traveled fast and before long the biggest story was the wedding of Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson. Broke her heart to hear that bit of news. But every time she had seen Draco at the ministry she avoided him or her stomach was hidden under her huge desk at work. She'd refused to look at him anymore, but would ask every time he was around how Pansy was or how the wedding plans were going.

"I don't think I will." Hermione stated flatly. "Why should he even worry about this, I mean it's not like he did before?"

"Um Earth to Hermione, when was the last time he saw your stomach? Let's see oh when it was flat! I mean how is the bloke even supposed to have the slightest idea when there was nothing to make him wonder?" Ginny shot back.

A small knock came from the door, both women turned to see Kingsley entering the room. He had brought a small bouquet of Tulips.

"Ah, Ms. Granger, she is a beauty. Congratulations." She smiled sweetly at Kingsley.

"Thank you"

"I have come here to inform you that," he handed the flower to Ginny who put them into some water "you have been given a new assignment. Not that you are leaving your current post." He held his hand up as he saw the panic in her eyes. "We feel that the aurora department could use some coaching and revamping. None other than my hard working Adviser could tell me what it needs most."

"Auroras?" she whimpered.

"Yes, we need to round up the last of the dark lords followers. If we show the wizarding world that he is gone for good, we can lift moral and have students start going back to Hogwarts. As you know they took quite the hit from the war. So many parents are scarred to let their children return."

"But sir, you don't understand...Draco is an aurora."

"Ms. Granger you and Mr. Malfoy seem to get along fine when he has come to my office. I don't see the problem." She hadn't even told Kingsley who the father was. But she knew what Kingsley had said was true, a lot of the old death eaters were slipping out of sight. Trying to hide now that they had failed again. Had he thought someone else could do the job much better than her, he would have given it to them right?

"There is no problem sir, just he and I have some bad history together." By this time she was staring blankly at Ginny, hoping that in some small way she would give her some comfort or help. But Ginny was just as shocked as Hermione was. There was no way around it...she was going to have to face Draco. "I accept your offer, and I'll start as soon as possible if I'm allowed to work from home for the first few weeks."

"That sounds reasonable."

"I'll start first thing on Monday then."

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(A/N: 3/05/2012)

So this chapter has been edited and given slight additions. I hardly stop to read my own writing, so when I reviewed this chapter I was horrified at how bad my spelling was. But then again, no one is perfect. I hope the changes help.