Arranged Marriage

Chapter twenty-two

Disclaimer: all characters are from the Harry Potter Universe and belong to JK Rowling.

A/N: Sorry for the long pause between this chapter and the one before, life got busy. Please leave comments and like if you have enjoyed the story so far. 

Hermione's view 

The twins have been restless, meaning I have been restless which I am sure no one wants to see me a mess, the witch that always has a plan now does not have a plan. It is the Christmas Eve Ball and I had yet to get a dress due to my stomach growing bigger by the minute. I stand in the middle of our bedroom in a robe rummaging through my clothing to try to find something suitable that actually fits. "If you need a dress for tonight darling, I have it already sorted," Draco says from behind me wrapping his arms around my waist. My head shoots up at his words, I spin in his arms, "really? I don't have anything, and nothing fits because these twins continue to rapidly grow. Soon enough I am going to explode as there will be no room left," I say looking up at Draco who laughs at me. I give him a stern look. "I ordered you a dress yesterday just in case, and it changes sizing when put on. I put it on the bed along with some matching jewellery and shoes," Draco says kissing me on the forehead. I relax in his arms as I had no time to get something to wear as I was helping his mother with all the decorations and invitations. 

I shift out of Draco's arms to find a long emerald silk dress on the bed, it has spaghetti straps and a v neckline. It goes to the floor and is flowy. There are short block emerald heels beside the dress on the floor for my feet as high heels are no longer practical or comfortable, along with matching emerald earrings, necklace, and a bracelet. Draco stays to help me into my dress and shoes since it is getting harder for me to do things. He helps me into my dress, shoes, and jewellery before changing into a black suit with an emerald silk shirt and tie. We then head down to the ballroom to greet our guests and mingle before I get tired and need to head to bed. 

The evening goes smoothly, the Weasley's are here with Harry. Neville, Luna, Theo, Blaise, and to my surprise a few of the professors. We dance to announce the beginning of the Ball before we give a speech to inform every one of our news. There are many cheers, and the party continues. We lose track of time and finally head to bed at midnight. When we get to our room, I turn to Draco, "I think I figured out their names." Draco looks at me shocked. "Scorpius and Leo", I say trying to change into my pyjamas. "Why those names love," Draco walks over to help me as I am struggling with my dress. "Scorpius as it is a more Slytherin name and Leo as it is a Gryffindor name, plus they are both constellations which keeps the Malfoy tradition of naming their children after constellations," I say looking over to Draco staring at me with a big smile on his face. "What?" "I really do love you; you know. I love those names, now we need to figure out their middle names, but we have plenty of time for that. Next is to find a home for us all," Draco says walking over to me kissing me gently before we both change into pyjamas and climb into bed. "Tomorrow, would you like to start looking for a house?" I say moving into Draco arms. He laughs and kisses me, "tomorrow is Christmas, how about we start looking next week before the new year, and maybe we can celebrate in the new home if we find one before the new year." I smile before curling into his arms and falling asleep. This has the been the best Christmas ever. 

Following week: 

We looked in both the Wizarding world as well as the muggle world before finding our dream home. We finally found it. It is a smaller than the Malfoy Manor however it is almost as grand. It has a large Ballroom, one dining room, many rooms, bathrooms, a sitting room, a library about twice the size of the Ballroom, and a beautiful garden. It is situated in the Wizarding world, and close enough for Narcissa to come over as well as the Weasley's and Harry. We ask everyone to help us move in as well as Narcissa organising another Ball this time in our own Ballroom at our new home for New Year's Eve.