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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Couple Appreciation
Word: Affection

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emotion: content

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Auction
word: wonder

First Pregnancy

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Hermione stared at the magical ultrasound in wonder. Her stomach flipped when the sound of the baby's heartbeat filled the room. "It's amazing," she breathed.

Lucius sat on the hospital bed, his arm going around her shoulders. "I remember hearing Draco's heartbeat for the first time. There's nothing like it," he said, affection in his voice.

"Does it lessen even though you've done this before?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Never," Lucius promised.

Hermione stared at the screen, "I've never been so blissfully happy before."

Lucius tore his own gaze away from the screen to stare at Hermione. She was breathtaking with her flushed cheeks and bright eyes. "I know the feeling. Happiness is addicting."

The Healer cleared his throat.

Lucius and Hermione startled, momentarily forgetting that he was there. Hermione's smile didn't dim, while Lucius glared at the interruption.

Hermione ignored her husband's look. "I'm sorry for our distraction."

The Healer carefully avoided Lucius' eyes, focusing on the nicer spouse. "It's perfectly understandable Mrs. Malfoy. Would you like to know the sex of the baby?"

Hermione looked at Lucius.

"It's up to you, my love."

"Did you know Draco was a boy before he was born?"

"Yes, Narcissa hated surprises."

"But you wouldn't have minded it being a surprise," she said knowingly. Hermione wasn't too fond of surprises normally either, but she'd do it for Lucius. She turned to the Healer. "We don't want to know. It will make his or her birth even more amazing."

"Are you sure?" Lucius asked, brushing a curly strand out of her eyes.

She kissed his finger that was retreating. "Half the joy will come from finding out whether our child is a girl or boy."

Lucius nodded. "Okay, it will be a surprise then."

"A surprise. I can't wait."

It was going to be a long six months, but it would all be worth it in the end.

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