The Unexpected

Hard Days Work

Draco groaned and threw down the wooden part. "It's too bloody hard." Magnolia looked down at the instructions. "No, it's not. I told you what to do and you did the opposite." 

Dahlia leaned over to Blaise. "Do they just argue all the time?" She asked. Blaise shook his head. "No, just lately because of the pregnancy. They're never like this." 

Draco groaned. "Well it would be a lot easier if I just waved my wand and the thing was built!" There were tears in Magnolia's eyes. "Well my mom and dad put the nursery together without magic!" Draco's shoulders slumped as he saw the tears in her eyes. He rubbed his forehead. "I'm sorry I snapped, love. I'm just irritated." Magnolia shook her head. "No. It's fine," She crossed her arms over her chest. "If you want to use magic, use magic." Draco moved the pieces aside and crawled over to Magnolia, something he would usually refuse to do. "Love, I'm sorry. I won't use magic alright? Just take a deep breath." 

Magnolia shook her head. "To late. I've already starting thinking about the canine commercial from over break. Those poor pups." Draco chuckled and wiped her tears with his thumbs. "It is pretty sad." Magnolia pointed a finger at him. "AHA! I knew it. You're a filthy liar, Malfoy." Draco's jaw dropped. He was shocked that Magnolia had played him. She was trying to get him to admit it since they first watched it at Grimmauld place. "And you're unbelievable, Potter. Playing me like that." 

Draco went back to the crib parts. "Alright, a goes with b." Magnolia shook her head. "No, A goes with B." Draco nodded. "Yes, that's what I just said." Magnolia shook her head. "No, no, no. You said lowercase." Draco groaned. "What's the difference?" Magnolia sighed. "A whole twenty-six parts apparently." 

Blaise watched in amusement. "Potter, three galleons says Malfoy puts it together wrong." Draco looked up with a look of betrayal on his face. Magnolia nodded as her eyes continued to scan the instructions. "You're on, Bini." Blaise grinned as he walked over to Magnolia. "You hear that, Draco. I have a nickname now," Blaise wrapped his arm around Magnolia's shoulder. "I think I've rubbed off on her." Magnolia shook her head. "No, I just accepted the fact that I will have to deal with you for eighteen years. Eighteen years and I will no longer have to worry about you and the fact that if I die you have to take care of my kid." Blaise shrugged. "I don't know. Sirius plays a pretty big part in your life." 

Dahlia sat up. "Sirius Black?" The trio turned to face the paint covered girl and Magnolia raised her brow. "As in the sacred twenty eight?" Dahlia quickly saved. Magnolia nodded. "You sure did read up on your history." Dahlia nodded. "I didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb." Blaise chuckled. "Well you do." 

"Hello!" Came a voice from the main room. "In here." Magnolia shouted. The door opened and the thirty year old with long black hair walked in. "There's my favorite baby mama." Magnolia grinned as Draco groaned. "Just accept it, Draco." Draco looked up and shook his head. "I'm not calling you baby mama." Magnolia groaned. "Why not?" Draco chuckled. "Reasons, Love." 

Sirius walked over carrying two paper bags. He set them down and wrapped his arms around Magnolia. "How's school been?" Magnolia shrugged. "Eh, boring. Where's Remus?" Sirius pulled away. "He's right behind me. He had a particular bad night last night. The m-anther at the restaurant wouldn't leave him alone." Blaise raised his brow. "Manther?" Sirius looked over at him. "It's a middle age man who hits on people significantly younger than him," Magnolia stated then looked up at Sirius. "You two are technically middle aged." Sirius shook his head. "No. I'm still twenty five. Shush." Magnolia laughed and nodded. "Alright, did you bring the stuff?" Sirius nodded. 

"We did indeed, ma'am." Magnolia turned around to see Remus. He was holding a cardboard box in his hands. Magnolia smiled. "Thank you." Remus walked over and set the box besides her. Magnolia pulled it open and shifted through it. "I can't believe you kept this." Magnolia whispered. 

Sirius shrugged. "I felt it was right. I know Lilypad would have, Bambi." Magnolia looked up at him. "Alright, old man." Sirius gasped. "Alright, gingy." Magnolia glared at him, out of all the nicknames he used, she had hated that one the most. 

"How's future Evans jr?" Magnolia rolled her eyes. "We don't know if she'll look exactly like me." Sirius nodded. "Right but until then I'm fine with the nickname. Malfoy, do you guys have anything to drink here." Draco shrugged. "Depends how much trouble I would I get in if I told you I had a bottle of Firewhiskey." Sirius thought for a minute. "Get me a drink and it will be none." Draco nodded and stood up. "You got it." He walked out of the room and came back, handing the bottle to Sirius. 

"So Magnolia a few more weeks? Are you ready?" Magnolia shook her head. "Nope." She stated popping the p. Draco sat down across from her and continued putting the crib together, listening to Magnolia's careful instructions. 

Sirius turned around and his eyes fell on the girl sitting next to Blaise. He froze as he stared into her eyes. "Who are you?" He asked. The girl looked up. "Dahlia. I'm a fifth year." Sirius noticed the American accent and he tilted his head. "What's your last name?" The girl visibly tensed. 

"Um, I better get going," Dahlia stood up. "I'll see you guys at lunch tomorrow." Magnolia waved and Dahlia walked out. Sirius took a gulp of fire whiskey and watched as the girl ran form the room.