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Chapter 24 – The epilogue.

Six weeks later.

Hermione swayed with dizziness, grasping at the sink she managed to hold steady. Waves of nausea beat at her. The thin white stick laid on the toilet seat explained it all. Two pink lines.

'' Are you ok in there little witch? You've been a while now.'' Ever since they came back from Rome last week Hermione had been ill. The symptoms were only getting worse. Draco was no healer but he knew stomach bugs didn't last for over a week unless something is really wrong.

'' I'm fine. I'll be out in a minute I'm just fixing my hair. '' It was a lie and a poor one. Draco would know she hadn't touched a single strand. Pregnant. '' I'm pregnant.'' She watched as her reflection spoke the words.

Draco was swishing around the bedroom. Hauling empty suitcases onto the bed. The sight of him whirling around like an excited child on Christmas day nearly made her need to run back into the bathroom. '' Get a move on woman, we are leaving for Budapest in the morning. It's not like you darling to be this unorganised. ''

For a moment Hermione hesitated, knowing she was about to change their world. '' There is no point in me packing Draco. ''

'' What do you mean there is no point in you packing?''

'' I'm not going to Budapest in the morning. I don't need to pack if I'm not leaving. '' She couldn't look at him. Draco was enjoying traveling so much she didn't want to see the disappointment on his face.

'' Why are we not going to Budapest? Do you want to go somewhere else? We can if you want, just name the place. ''

'' Draco I'm not going but you can if you want to. I don't want to ruin your plans. I'll be right here waiting for you when you get back.'' The idea of being without him tore her apart.

'' Do you really think I'm going anywhere without you? '' Draco maneuvered over mounds of luggage. Towering behind Hermione he dipped his head to place a kiss against her exposed shoulder. His arms chained her to him. '' Just tell me what's going on little witch.''

'' I'm scared to, it will ruin your plans for our year off. You'll be annoyed with me and I don't want that because I'm so happy. '' It was true. Of course she was nervous but once the shock wore off it left a different feeling. Joy.

'' Nothing you could say or do would ruin our plans. My plan is to spend the year with you, I don't care how we do it. '' Kisses started to gather on her collar-bone.

'' I'm pregnant.'' There she said it. More like blurted it out.

Not a sound left his lip's for the next few minutes. His hands simply wandered to Hermione's lower abdomen. Cleverly his fingers found their way under the hem of her top. They danced softly over her skin.

'' Did you hear me Draco?'' She knew he did but daren't ask if he was ok.

'' Potter owes me 20 galleons. '' The clarity of his voice made it a fact.

'' I don't really think this is the right time to be talking about money you lent Harry. '' She was the one who was annoyed. That's all he could say after being told they were having a baby. It's not like she'd expected him to be over joyed but changing the subject. Was that necessary?

A muffled laugh left his throat. '' Oh I haven't lent Potter any money little witch. Three days ago though a little bet got made when we were at their house. Potter bet that is was food poisoning making you ill but I thought different. I bet you were pregnant.''

'' And you're ok with that? '' Hermione speculated.

'' No. I'm ecstatic about it. The woman I love is having my baby, I can't think of anything better. '' The smile on Draco's face reached his eyes.

Seven months later.

It was the middle of the night, moonlight shone into the hospital room at St Mungo's. Two hours ago the healer gently placed the baby girl into Draco's arms. He hadn't been able to put her down yet. Hermione was getting some much-needed sleep. The birth had been long, their little girl had wanted to come into the world feet first. For someone who had been in so much pain for hours his little witch had never looked happier than when she first saw their daughter.

'' You will never grow up the way me and your mother did. There will only be love for you, no fear. We will protect you from any cloud that threatens to dampen your day. You shall know only light I'll never let you meet darkness.'' The little Malfoy had barely entered the world and already she was his world.

'' You say the loveliest things silly man. We are two very lucky girls. '' Weariness clung to Hermione still.

'' Go back to sleep. I'll look after her, you need to rest. '' Draco gave his wife a reassuring smile.

'' Tell me what you have named her first. '' Hermione's eyes fluttered.

'' You weren't serious when you said I could pick the name. '' Which was a shame because his heart knew the perfect one.

'' I was. Tell me our daughters name silly man so I can sleep. '' There eyes met.

'' Hope. Our daughter is called Hope. '' Draco had named her after what he never gave up.

'' Mmm Perfect. I love it. I love you to Draco. '' Hermione drifted off.

'' I love you to my little witch. I love you both.''

Author's note: Wow that was a lot hard to writer than I thought it would be. Kind of left me a little sad. Sorry this is a few days later than promised. Stupid internet provider. Did you like it? I do hope so. I'd like to say thank you to anyone who has taken the time to read my story. It means a lot to me, I love knowing people are enjoying it. I got a lot of pleasure from writing it that's for sure. Kisses xox