Eyes of grey

Chapter 34 the end <3

A mention of death
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7 months later Layla POV

It's been seven months since the day I lost everything and two days ago I was told I was loosing a little more. After visiting St Mungos for a check up appointment and my healer told me I was likely to never be able to carry a child and live after the birth.

To top it all off I still hear his voice at night and when I'm alone screaming an twisting in pain and the two word name he muttered "Laynee Granger" I can't figure out who she is or where she is or even why he said it.

I was going to ask Hermione once everything calmed down but she is completely off the radar and thought to be dead or missing I havnt seen her since my trial at the ministry no one has.

Draco, Blaize, Pansy and I all barely got off with a warning since there was no proof of us asking to become death eaters. They thought about using Veriterserum however Draco, myself and the others are trained in occlumency so it wasn't worth it. A week later Draco and I signed the papers to be married.

I sat in the living room of my and Draco's new home a large white cottage in the muggle world we can't show our faces in the wizarding world without being snarled at people blame us for the loss of their loved ones.
Our friends we only keep in contact with distantly since the war all except Aurora she is always here in and out.

Draco came and sat next to me on the sofa.
"What a day" he sighed dropping his head back onto the sofa neck rest.
"I can hear him" I muttered putting my head on his chest.
"You can hear him because he is apart of you, shared a womb" he joked making me giggle slightly.
"I miss him" I whimpered starting to feel down again Draco wrapped an arm over me and rubbed my back slowly then we heard a knock on the front door.

"I'll get it Darling" Draco pecked my lips lightly and left to answer the door.
I heard the door open then a gasp.
"Layla..c-come and see this" he called warily. I stood and met him at the door as I looked down to meet what he was looking at...

A baby wrapped in purple blankets lay gently in a wicker basket.

We stood shocked, confused I bent down onto my knees to meet the baby girl something was very clear straight away.

"Oh my.. Draco look" I said quietly not wanting to frighten the newborn.
Draco crouched next to me he looked to me confused.
"Her- her eyes they-they are steel grey like Lando's" I stuttered.
"It- she can't be... surely not" I said lifting the basket.
"He's dead he doesn't have children he was with Hermione" I said confused.
"Layla take her in let's think this through" Draco said softly.

We brought her into Draco and I's bedroom and layed the baby on our bed.
"There's a letter Darling" Draco said pulling the letter out of the basket she was in.

Layla and Draco Malfoy

Layla, Draco I know your probably very confused Lando's death has tore me apart as much as I'm sure it did for you.

She has his eyes this baby girl is his daughter... the reason she is with you is because during the final stages of the battle I was hit with a curse so that when she was born I'd become sick and eventually fizzle away she was born yesterday she doesn't have a name. Lando told me before he left that he had a name but never got the chance to tell me. I wish I could be apart of her life but I can't. I know you can give her the upbringing she deserves please do it for me, do it for Lando.

All I ask is that she knows who Lando and I are and that she knows what we fought and died for.

Lots of love Hermione Jean Granger.

"I Know her name" I whispered as she seemed to be falling asleep I picked her up gently holding her close to myself and Draco.
"Go on.." he whispered in reply.
"Laynee, she is the one Lando tried to tell me about" I stuttered looking up to Draco he seamed very happy.
"I like it, She's beautiful she's definitely half Lightheart" he chuckled.
"Explains why Hermione hasn't been seen or heard of she was keeping this one safe" Draco nodded in agreement.

"What's her middle and last name?" I asked Draco spoke up immediately.
"Laynee L.G Malfoy the L.G for Granger Lightheart and Malfoy for us?" he asked.

I like it Laynee L.G Malfoy. For the first time I heard not Lando's screaming in my head but his laughter I felt at ease.

10 years later Layla's POV

The time I dread most. Waving off Laynee on platform 9 3/4 with Draco.
It felt odd going onto the platform again but Laynee couldn't be more excited.

"So this is where you and dad had to come when you joined Hogwarts?" Laynee asked me I giggled at the memory I was absolutely terrified when Lando and I first found the platform in sixth year.

"Yeah it is I thought he was mad when he said we had to run through the wall to get onto this platform then when I got to Hogwarts I met your Aunt Aurora and Draco" i laughed remembering the experience slightly bitter sweet Lando couldn't be here.

Draco had said goodbye to Laynee in the morning he had to rush to the ministry for an early meeting.
"Are you ready?" I asked her as we stepped onto the platform.
"Born ready" she laughed bouncing around.

"Aunt Layla.. what if I'm not put in Slytherin" she asked nervously.
"Your mother was a Gryffindor I even shared a dorm with her in my first week, but if it really matters that much I heard you can ask the sorting hat to put you where you want" I reassured her.
"But I have no doubt in my mind that your a Slytherin my darling" we both laughed.

"Right the train leaves in ten minutes have you got everything?" I asked checking over once more.
"Yes Layla do you think I could get on the train now I want to find a good seat?" she giggled.
"Trying to get rid of my so soon?" I laughed.
"Of course, oh my, Draco and I are going to miss you here's some money for the trolley. And lesson learnt if anyone asks to sit with you let them they might just be the friends you havnt met yet" I said handing Laynee some galleons and giving her one last hug.

"Remember we love you so much and write me when you get to your dorm" I stated releasing her.
"I will, love you!" she shouted excitedly making a run for the train door.

Later that evening I was relaxing back at home in bed with Draco watching the muggle Tv.

"Do you think she's doing okay?" Draco asked getting comfortable.
"I think we are about to find out" I said noticing the small owl sat on the window sill.

Draco got up getting the letter from the owl.
"It's from Laynee!" He shrieked jumping back into bed.
"Quickly open it!" I screeched excitedly.

Layla and Draco Malfoy
Whitehorse cottage

It's amazing here I love it and on the train I met with Marco and Carmen Zabini they are so funny! Why didn't you let me meet them sooner?!?!?! Also guess what...

IM A SLYTHERIN! So are all my friends im so happy here it's absolutely a dream come true also my dad is here he's a poltergeist! McGonnagle warned me he was here when I arrived and I found him in the common room tonight! He's exactly how you described. I can't believe it I never thought I'd meet him, Layla he says he loves you and Thankyou for looking after me when I was left with you. And Draco he told me to tell you Thankyou for being good to his sister.
I'm going to go now and study the library here is gorgeous!

Love you both to the moon and back! I'll see you at Christmas!

Lots of love Laynee G.L Malfoy <3

"She's definitely their daughter" Draco laughed.
"I think she's going to be just fine" I sighed snuggling close to Draco.

"Love you"
"I love you too"