Not so Normal Life in a Normal World

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Harry yawned walking into the guest bedroom. Hermione and baby Hugo had been living there since his birth, with Rose coming to stay on weekends, so far.

Hermione wasn't ready to deal with her husband. She was exhausted and drained. The Birth took a lot out of her and she felt safe and comfortable were she was, with Harry and his lot. It might not be quiet very often in their home, but it was safe. She could rest without the fighting, the drama and recover from the birth of Hugo.

Hugo was unsettled this morning. Even after a bottle, a diaper and rocking. She gathered the sound had traveled throughout their house and to Harry. Not exactly the case. Harry had a nightmare. It wasn't uncommon, but he just couldn't shake this one like he usually could. It didn't help that his daughter, Eleanor, no longer lived at home.

Harry walked over and slowly removed the infant boy from his mom and disappeared with him. Hermione, after a few minutes when Harry didn't return, slipped on her house shoes and grabbed her light jacket, throwing it on her shoulders going through the house until he found Harry down in the living room.
Hugo was in a baby swing. He was finally quiet and the light music played seemed to claim him as he laid sucking his binky, likely on his way back to sleep. "When did you get the swing?" Hermione asked, as Harry turned for the kitchen. He hit the button to start the coffee. "Had it. Just didn't get it set back up yet. Draco said he's been having trouble sleeping. The swing helped Castiel and the twins." Harry said.

Hermione glanced at the time. It was just a touch after four. "Why...are you up?" She asked. "Just couldn't sleep anymore. Besides, Cassie will be up very soon. He's three today." Harry said walking over to the dishwasher and pulling out his mug. "I remember. A little celebration at the park this afternoon, right?" She asked. "Yeah. After the kids get off school. El and Rain will meet us after she gets out of class." Harry said, stopping the pot to pour him some coffee. He then replaced the pot and started the coffee again, sitting down at their bar stool table in the kitchen. Hermione eased up in the stool crossed from him. "What's his actual name?" She asked. "I don't know. I've never heard him called anything but Rain...or kid. He name could actually be, Rain." Harry said, taking a drink of coffee. "Haven't asked the doc?" She asked. "Nah, wasn't a point. Doesn't really matter what his actual name is. Just makes her happy and they seem to enjoy their time out and about on the weekends. It's actually been a couple weeks since she's called. I got a text though. She did confirm she'd be at the party. I think they are just getting caught up in that, young, adult life on top of her being in university." Harry said. He took another drink of coffee. "But...you are worried." Hermione said. "Of course. For more than one reason...but...I know she can protect herself...maybe I shouldn't worry so much." Harry said, more trying to convince himself. "Eleanor will be just fine, Harry." Hermione said. Harry took the last drink of his coffee, glancing at the wedding photo his daughter sent them once she got it back. Her and him dancing at her wedding. "She's my little girl. I lost her once, I can't lose her again." Harry said. "You won't, Harry." Hermione said.

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Harry bent down and placed a kiss on Draco's lips, who had been restless the last few minutes of his sleep. The alarm was about to go off anyway and Harry figured it would be better to just wake him. Draco smiled lightly and yawned, opening his eyes. "Good morning." Draco said, before he noticed Harry was dressed for his day. It meant, Harry has been up for some time. Draco sat up. "Harry, what's wrong?" Draco asked. "Just had a rough night. Castiel is up, so not wanting to spend today, his birthday, at daycare." Harry said, with a laugh behind it. Draco smiled lightly too. "The daycare is aware it is his birthday. He will be just fine, I promise. You sure, you are okay?" Draco asked. "Yeah, I'll be fine my love. Breakfast or kids?" Harry asked, like every morning. "Breakfast, if you don't care." Draco said. Harry just bent down, placing another kiss on his lips. "Of course Not, love."