Forever and Always - Dramione/Blinny Veela Sequel

Ch. 44

Hermione and Draco had spent the following week at the bungalow for the honeymoon, and she had never been happier than she was now. A month went by rather quickly, and while Hermione couldn't tell any changes, Draco slowly started to notice that she was acting different. It started with a few more yawns here and there, then a few after-work naps and being exhausted all the time. She was still in a happy mood, though, so he wasn't too concerned. Especially since he knew she had received a few more cases at work.

"Draco, love," She called out from the bathroom as she finished her makeup. "We need to get going soon. Blaise and Ginny are expecting us any second. Are you almost ready?"

"Just grabbing shoes," He called back.

She smiled to herself and cast another glance down at her wedding band that was set perfectly against her engagement ring. She still couldn't believe they were finally married, and that she was finally Mrs. Hermione Malfoy. The thought sent a surge of happiness through her and she smiled again as she stood up.

A wave of dizziness went through her and she stumbled forward, leaning against the wall for support as her vision started to black out slightly.

"Hermione?"

She waved him off and shook her head, taking a deep breath as the dizzy spell passed. "I'm okay, just...stood up too quickly."

He gave her a worried look and wrapped an arm around her waist. "Are you sure? You haven't had a dizzy spell in a while."

"No, but I also just stopped the potions that St. Mungo's gave me last week," She said thoughtfully, straightening herself up and smiling at him. "I'm okay, I promise."

He didn't say anything, still assessing her. She seemed so happy beforehand, and now she just looked exhausted. "Have you been sleeping alright, love?"

She shrugged and led them out of the bathroom. "I mean, I've been a little stressed lately with the cases but I've been sleeping through the night."

She chuckled at him and patted his chest. "Please don't worry, Draco. The Healers did say I might have these symptoms for a while after finishing the potions."

"And I'm not supposed to worry about it?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"If it happens again tonight, then we will worry," She smiled.

"If it happens again tonight, I'm taking you right back to St. Mungo's," He said sternly.

She shook her head and sighed. "Come on; Ginny and Blaise are probably waiting."

Giving him a quick kiss on the lips and taking his hand, they apparated to the Zabini manor together, landing in the living room. The familiar nausea that came with apparating hit Hermione again, this time stronger than normal, but she was able to hide it easily as they walked into the kitchen to see Blaise and Ginny.

Ginny was sitting at the large kitchen table with a mug of tea in her hands while Blaise was busy cooking. Ginny beamed as she looked at the two of them, but then she frowned slightly as she looked at Hermione.

"Are you alright?" She asked, looking Hermione up and down. "You look like you haven't been sleeping."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Merlin, I've been sleeping just fine! Everyone needs to stop worrying about me."

Blaise raised an eyebrow from behind Hermione and looked at Draco, who simply shrugged. Ginny stood up and put a hand up in defense. "Hermione, calm down. I'm just worried about you, I haven't seen you looking like this since the final exams at Hogwarts."

Hermione took a deep breath and sighed it out, nodding. "I'm fine, it's just the extra cases at work. It's two new ones that are pretty in-depth right now, and I'm working with Harry to try and figure out the best solution for the victims."