Title / A Twist of Fate
Rated / T.
Summary / A baby was asked to be left under Hermione Granger's care. The letter had written clearly, "Please, that's all I'm asking. I will come back when the time is right." She recognizes the writing anywhere.
Warning / This might sound familiar.

Disclaimer / I don't own Harry Potter.

Chapter 12

"Momma," Scorpius started quietly with a frown on his face, "who's my real mommy?"

Hermione stared at him. She never thought about the answer. It's simple… but how will he understand? "Your mommy is Astoria Greengrass. She married Mr Theo. You saw them a few weeks ago when we were at the park. Remember?"

"She was my mommy?" Scorpius repeated in a confused tone. "I don't look like her."

"Well, do you want to?" Hermione asked softly, running her fingers through his blonde hair.

"No," he shook his head. "Momma's prettier than her."

Hermione laughed gently and watch with amusement as Scorpius faced her stomach. "You better look like mommy."

Hermione smiled and caressed her stomach. She will be entering her seventh month in a couple of days and they were expecting a girl. The first girl in the Malfoy line since forever. Scorpius was even more excited than Hermione and Draco themselves, if that was possible. He was even more excited when he found out he was going to have a sister.

"Scorpius! Mia! I'm home!" Draco yelled as the floo network disconnected. Scorpius grinned and ran downstairs to greet his father.

"Daddy! Daddy! Lyra kicked me today!" Scorpius shouted when he ran down to his father. "I think she was jealous!"

Hermione smiled as Draco's laughter filled the house. She used the bedpost to help herself up and walked down to where they are.

"Momma was telling me something about Hogwarts and Lyra kicked me." Scorpius pouted. "I think she's just jealous she can't go there yet."

"I think so too, Scorpius. Hello, love." Draco smiled and kissed his wife on the lips. "Lyra?"

"Scorpius named her." Hermione smiled and leaned into her husband's embrace. "I think it's perfect. Lyra Narcissa Malfoy."

"I think so too." He grinned. "Where's mother, I expect that she'd be over the moon when she hears about it."

"Hogwarts!" Scorpius jumped up and down excitedly. "Planning the Christmas Party to Uncle Sevvie, Aunt Minnie and Dumblydore. We're going next month right?" He looked at them with such hopeful look, they couldn't say no.

"I guess we-" Draco said hesitantly,

"YAY!" Scorpius squealed and ran upstairs to owl James Potter.

Hermione chuckled and nuzzled Draco's neck. "I don't know why he's so energetic. He's been jumping up and down since this morning."

"Hmm…" Draco smiled, hiding his nose in her hair and snaked his arms under her larger breast. "I think he's just excited that the baby kicked him."

Hermione laughed. "Are we really going to the Christmas party?"

Draco shrugged. "Why not? It's Christmas." He smiled. "Didn't you complain about how little you see of Potters and the Weasleys last week? They'll be there."

She sighed. "I'm going to look like a whale, Draco and I—there's no dress for me."

"I'm sure Pansy can work something out," Draco stated. "She's working on a maternity line, you know."

Hermione pursed her lips and made a pros and cons list in her mind. "Fine," she murmured, and then a smile crept onto her face. "I can't wait to see Lily again!"

Lily Luna Potter, born six months after the wedding, was Hermione's Godchild and she adored her.

Draco chuckled and led themselves to the living room when a "whoops" was heard right after a vase crashed onto the floor.

A month later.

"Happy Christmas, everyone." Pansy greeted, smiling happily whilst hugging Scorpius, Draco, Hermione and the Weasleys.

"Happy Christmas," everyone repeated her words.

"Thank you so much for the dress, Pansy!" Hermione exclaimed.

"You're welcome," Pansy grinned. "Come on, there's someone I'd like you to meet!"

It was Daphne and Edric that Pansy wanted Hermione to see. However, Pansy did not mention the new addition to their family. Ethan, was the baby's name. Hermione congratulated them excitedly and cradled the baby.

Amidst all the celebration, Dumbledore greeted with each and every one of them with joyful words.

A few weeks later.

"Push, Mrs. Malfoy!" The Healer instructed. "Just one more push!"

"I can't do this!" Hermione cried as she laid back. She held both Draco's hand in hers and was crushing them, but Draco didn't mind. He kissed her sweaty forehead and whispered encouraging words.

"Come on, love." Draco whispered soothingly. "You can do this. You're a Gryffindor for a reason," with that he kissed her forehead.

"Mrs. Malfoy!" The healer shouted. "Push!"

Hermione leaned forward and pushed hard. Draco was afraid for her. Her veins were appearing on her neck and it seems like it's really taking a toll on her. Then, the silence that followed caused Draco to hold his breath.

There was still silence.

Hermione was leaning against him, exhausted and afraid.

Then, a sharp cry pierced the room and the unspoken relief filled the whole room. Hermione now sagged against him, crying out of happiness. Draco leaned her back onto the bed when the Healer advanced them with their baby.

"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy," the elderly healer smiled, "you have a beautiful baby girl."

Hermione laughed tiredly and held her arms out for the baby. The healer placed the baby in her arms and Hermione looked at Draco.

"I love you," Hermione smiled with tears in her eyes.

"I love you too," Draco kissed his wife and their baby's head as the healer and nurses cleaned the room, preparing for the visitors.

"Mommy!" Scorpius' excited voice yelled. "They're not letting me in! I want to see Lyra!"

Draco smiled and nodded at the healer who was looking at them for permission. The elder healer opened the door and watched amusedly when a 5 year-old boy ran past him to the bed.

"Is she pretty?" Was the first question out of his mouth, it caused both of them to laugh.

"Of course she is, love," Hermione laughed. "She's beautiful."

"Lyra Narcissa Malfoy," Draco announced the name to the Weasleys, Narcissa, the Potters and the Grangers that was flooding into the room.

Congratulations that came from the men followed after the announcement as all of the women cooed over the newborn.

"Merlin, Hermione! She's gorgeous!" comments like that were thrown in their direction as women caught a glimpse of the baby.

Hermione only grinned and snuggled against her husband.

Author's note / wow. It's done. I can't believe it! I KNOW IT'S RUSHED! but i seriously don't know what else... ANYWAY, i'll have a new story up soon and then I'll re-write my other wtory because at the moment, it's crappy. I hope you'll stay tuned into my story!

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