Three Wizards and a Little Lady

Chapter 12: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

August 2014

"He's so beautiful Hermione. I just can't get over these curls," Ginny cooed over the little baby boy blinking up at her from the comfort of his mother's arms. Leo Remus Malfoy in early spring at Malfoy Manor. Named after the professor that Hermione was lucky enough to call a friend, the little boy was the spitting image of his mother, except for his grey eyes. Those came directly from his father. He reminded them all of when Lyra was a baby. He was calm and his big eyes were always wide and curious.

"He's perfect," the curly-haired witch smiled as she adjusted the infant in her arms.

"Harry still hasn't gotten over his middle name," Ginny chuckled. "He's so happy that Remus was honored. I think part of him has always felt guilty for picking Albus Severus as a name."

"You know I love Albus," she said and shook her head. "But that name is truly awful."

"Don't I know it," Ginny laughed and both women looked up as Theo walked into the room.

"I've got Lyra and Athena entertaining the children out in the garden and Missy and Milly are preparing for a feast," Theo said bringing another glass of juice to Hermione. "It will be the most perfect naming celebration for the most handsome little boy."

"You've got something on your nose," Ginny smirked. "Just right there. Something brown."

"I don't believe I asked for your opinion Ginevra," Theo glared at her before turning back to Hermione. "I just wanted to check on you before I went back to setting up for the party with Pansy."

"I'm fine really," Hermione said and smiled a little. "Draco and Blaise will be back soon from Diagon."

"Right well if you need anything, just send a patronus for me," Theo said and smiled at the tiny baby in her arms and walked out of the room. Ginny waited until she heard the door to the gardens open and close before looking at her friend.

"What was that all about?" Ginny asked laughing a little. "He is completely at your beck and call. What did you do?"

"I didn't do anything," Hermione said shaking her head. "It's been... well as you know, I wasn't speaking to him for a while."

"Oh, we all know," Ginny snickered. "After that disaster of a pregnancy announcement though, we couldn't exactly blame you."

"There's my favorite family," Theo smiled brightly as his goddaughter ran to him.

"Uncle Theo!" she giggled as he scooped her up and twirled her around.

"There's my beautiful goddaughter." He looked around as Draco whispered something to Scorpius before the little boy ran off looking for Logan. "Where's Hermione?"

"You know the answer to that," Draco said rolling his eyes, kissing the top of Lyra's head who seemed to be nervously hanging about by the floo.

"But it's Sunday... it's family brunch," Theo said, his heart dropping in his chest. Hermione never missed family brunch. She was one of the ones who demanded it, still in her mind trying to make up for the year that she didn't attend meals with them.

"Because the last brunch we attended went so well," Draco rolled his eyes. "Lyra I promise, mum will be alright. Go on, go find James and Athena."

"Draco come on," Theo pleaded. "You know I'm happy for you both. You know that. She has to know that."

"You have a funny way of showing it," Draco pointed out, ushering Lyra out of the room.

"I'll go and talk to her," Theo said walking towards the floo before Draco grabbed onto his arm.

"She doesn't want to see you."