The Healer said it would be fine if Hermione rested throughout the day and didn't stress herself. They arrived in Diagon Alley early in the morning to find the town quiet and peaceful. Hermione grabbed hold of Draco's hand and pulled them over to a new baby store which had just opened days before. As they walked in they were met by a slim black haired woman with bright blue eyes. She smiled at them and asked whether they needed any help to which Hermione replied with a no and quickly moved over to the newborn section. "Look at this!" Hermione said excitedly as she held up a tiny pink baby grow. "Can you imagine our daughter being this small?" Draco suddenly felt faint as he stared at the small pink baby grow imagining their child in it. Hermione put the baby grow across her expanding stomach and smiled while Draco fanned himself. "You alright?" Hermione said as she put the baby grow back. "Suddenly hit me we are going to have a baby." He said as he looked at the baby clothes. Hermione smiled and moved close to Draco. She wrapped her arms around his middle and looked up at him. "We'll be fine." She said. "I know we will be. You are going to be a wonderful father Draco, I know it." "I'm glad you do because it scares me." He said as he reached for a pink baby blanket which had white writing over saying 'Daddy's little girl.' "I think we have to buy that." Hermione said as she kissed Draco gently. Draco and Hermione continued to shop for the morning and then went to have lunch at a local pizza restaurant. Hermione's latest craving was pizza and garlic bread and Draco wouldn't say no to Hermione when she was craving anything although he made sure to order a salad to ensure Hermione ate her five fruits and vegetables. XXX After eating lunch, Draco took Hermione back to the Manor and as soon as Hermione's head hit the pillow she was asleep. Once Hermione was asleep, Draco walked into his closet and placed the bags with the enclosed baby clothes into the back of the wardrobe. Hermione slept for nearly three hours and awoke to find Draco sat at the desk in the corner working through some contracts. Hermione turned onto her side and watched Draco. "You can go into work you know. You don't have to stay with me all the time." She said as she stretched out in bed. "I said I'd stay off with you for the first two weeks." He said as he turned around. "I will have to go back to work soon though because I want to take off a month when the baby arrives."
"I thought we should try and get some bits together." "Good idea." Narcissa said smiling. "I should call Iva my decorator to sort out a nursery. There is no nursery in Draco's wing only ours and of course you'll need the baby close." "Well of course we'll need one here but I'll be going back home I should think next week." "You are most welcome here Hermone." Lucius spoke. "I know Draco would like you here and I for one would like my Grandson to be raised with its family." Draco smirked and then coughed as he looked at Hermione. "We have some things to sort out father but I'm hoping Hermione will be fully moved in before the baby is born." After the main course, Ella the house elf appeared in the dining room and went to Narcissa. "Mistress, a present for you." She said as she handed Narcissa the present. "Who from?" Narcissa asked as the elf disappeared. "From us mother." Draco said as Hermione and Draco both smiled. "Oh! You shouldn't have dears." Narcissa said as she ripped open the paper. Narcissa ripped off the paper and then looked at the box. She looked at Draco who instructed her to open the box which she did and then a small scream was heard from Narcissa."Pink!" She said as she held up the pink baby grow. "A girl?" "We're having a little girl." Draco said as he smiled at his parents. "Are you sure?" Lucius asked. "Very. The tests I had at the hospital confirmed 100% that we are having a girl." Hermione said. "The first Malfoy girl in years! Can you believe it Lucius?" Narcissa said as tears welled up in her eyes. "Amazing." Lucius said as he smiled at the thought of a Granddaughter. "Oh I simply can't wait to start shopping! Oh and the nursery!" Narcissa said with glee. Hermione smiled at the Malfoy's excitement; she was suddenly feeling excited about the arrival of their little girl.
"I'm safe at the Burrow Draco. Molly is there all day and maybe I can stay over here sometimes." She said as she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Please?" "Fine." He grumbled as he kissed her head. Draco sent Hermione's luggage through floo back to the Burrow and then slipped in and pulled Hermione into him and flooed. As they arrived they were welcomed by the whole Weasley family. XXX As Hermione stepped out of the floo she was passed from redhead to redhead for hugs while Draco stood awkwardly watching. Everyone for the Weasleys commented on how well she looked and how her bump had grew. Draco didn't like it when the Weasley men touched her stomach and he slightly growled in his throat which didn't go unnoticed by Ginny. Ron and Harry took Hermione's bags back to her room while Mrs. Weasley put on some tea and asked them about how they had spent their time in the last two weeks. After having tea, Draco decided he would leave; he felt uncomfortable in the Weasley's home and now he knew Hermione was back and settled in, it was his time to leave. The Weasleys left Hermione and Draco in the living room while Hermione said goodbye. "I'll write to you tonight." Hermione said as she snuggled into his welcoming arms. "Maybe this week we could go to dinner?" "And will you stay at the Manor if we go to a late dinner?" He asked as he rubbed her back. "Maybe." Hermione said as she smiled up at Draco. "I want to take this slow. Whatever this is between us, I want it to work. I want it to work for us and for our daughter. I want her to grow up with us being together, living together and hopefully married to each other." "And that's what I want." Draco said as he kissed Hermione's head. "I just don't want to miss out on your pregnancy and watching you grow with our child and while you're here I miss out." Hermione felt guilty, Draco had a point. By living at the Burrow she was leaving Draco out. She looked up at Draco and leaned up and kissed his lips softly. "Can you give me a little while? Not long I promise." She said as she looked at him. "I'll try." He said as he pulled her closer to him and pressed a kiss on her head. "Write to me tonight Hermione; I'll miss you when I return to the Manor." "I'll miss you too." She said as she stepped back from him and he stepped into the floo. "I love you." He said and then he flooed back to Malfoy Manor. XXX Once Draco was gone and Hermione had composed herself she walked through to the kitchen and joined the whole Weasley family for Sunday lunch. Molly always made a Sunday roast and Hermione was glad to be home; for a short while anyway. After lunch, Ginny helped Hermione unpack her bags into their rightful place and then left Hermione to have an afternoon
