Draco was sitting in the Slytherin common room, thinking. He was on one of the three plush green couches, decorated especially for the Slytherin's. Why the hell are those two even attempting to try and break up Harry and Hermione? Stupid bastards, they'll see the day they messed with Draco Malfoy. Draco thought.
"Draco!" A girl squealed. She ran up to Draco, not noticing the scowl on his face, and sat next to him. This girl was non other than Pansy Parkinson, "Hello, Draco!"
Draco chose to ignore her, so she ended up scooting even closer to him.
"Draco," Pansy said, inching closer to him, "what's wrong? Is it Potter and his filthy mudblood? Have they said anything?" She asked. At this comment Draco burst.
"What?" Draco shouted, "How the fuck did they get into this?" Draco shouted, glaring at Pansy.
"I-I don't k-know," Pansy stuttered, "I-I just thought that something h-happened."
"Well," Draco spat, "they've nothing to do with this!" He said, "Leave!" He shouted, she jumped up from the couch, glared at Draco, than proceeded to walk back to the girls' dorm room.
Bitch, who does she think she is? Draco thought, oh yeah, she's a Slytherin, Draco laughed at his own stupid-ness.
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Meanwhile, in Gryffindor common room…
Ron was playing Wizard's chess with Dean, and as usual, Ron was winning. Ginny walked up to Ron, and sat next to him.
"Checkmate!" Ron said triumphantly, "I win again!" Ron got up and punched the air with his fist, just than Harry walked in.
"Git," Ron muttered, suddenly angry. Ginny rolled her eyes, while Dean sat there confused. Harry rolled his eyes and went to the boys' dorm room.
"Ron," Dean said, "Aren't you two supposed to be friends?" He asked clearly confused.
"You weren't here on Hermione's birthday, were you?" Ron said smirking.
"Err... no," Dean said," when was it?"
"Sept. 19," Ron explained, "remember, it was the day that Harry started swearing in Parstletounge."
"Oh, that was around everywhere! But, I was in the Hospital Wing. I kind of fell off the steps," Dean said embarrassed.
"Oh…" Ron said. He noticed that Ginny was being unusually quiet, so he walked over to her. "Gin?"
Ginny was lost in thought, she had been thinking about what her future children's names were going to be. She thought that 4 children were enough. She didn't want Harry's children, maybe I can ship them off somewhere, Ginny thought smirking. She was brought back to reality when Ron started snapping his fingers in her face.
"Gin," Ron snapped again, "are you there?"—snap—"you've got to be,"—snap—
"Wh-what?" Ginny said suddenly, "Oh, it's just you."
"Yeah, it's just me. You know, your brother." Ron said sarcastically, "what happened? Everyone is gone now," he said concerned. At that moment Harry decided to walk back down stairs, wearing black jeans, a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, and a coat.
"What," Harry spat coldly; Ginny and Ron were glaring at him.
"Nothing," Ron said just as coldly.
"Don't lie Ronald," Ginny said in a sweet voice, "Ronald was just saying how we thought that we should give you another chance, you know, to be friends, again." She stressed the word friends.
"What made you think that we want to be your friends again?" Harry eyed them suspiciously.
"W-well, t-the thing i-is," Ginny stuttered, "Ron, why don't you tell him."
"No," Ron said before leaving the common room.
"W-well," Ginny said walking over to him slowly. "I'd like to be your friend." Ginny winked, than also headed out of the common room.
"What the hell was that all about?" Harry asked him self, before he too, left the common room.
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"Aww, look at the little baby," Lavender said. Over the past few days, she had been seeing Hermione and the babies. She'd grown fairly close to Hermione, she might've been a gossip girl, but when she truly needed to keep something to herself, she did.
Lavender picked up James and cooed at him, he just looked at her. Hermione was in the bathroom. "You look so much like your daddy," she said slightly bouncing him. "Just between you and me though, he's really cute too," she smiled at the baby when he looked up at her and tried to read some of her hair.
"Ok," Hermione said walking out, wearing pale blue jeans and a black shirt. "What did you tell my baby?"
Lavender smiled and handed over James. "Oh, nothing," she grinned, "just this and that, getting him up to date on who's dating who," Lavender said. Hermione laughed and placed him on the hospital bed. She then placed to pillows on either side of him.
"So, why aren't you at Hogsmead?" Hermione asked. It was after all, Hogsmead weekend.
"Silly," Lavender said smiling, "we don't leave for another 10minutes," she said as she walked over to get her hot pink purse. "Ok, well, I'm going to go, the girls are waiting for me. Bye!" She said cheerfully.
"Bye," Hermione said, she walked over to James and noticed he was sleeping. I wonder why babies sleep so much. I better look it up next time I'm in the library, Hermione thought.
"Hey 'Mione," Harry said cheerfully, "how are Lily and James?" he said kissing Hermione.
"Great," Hermione said as she went over to the pink crib, where her daughter lay. She picked her up and walked over to the baby bag. They were planning on going to Hogsmead today, Dumbledore insisted.
"So, you ready?" Harry asked picking up James. She nodded and went to Madam Pomfrey's office.
Hermione knocked and she came out. "You lot ready?" She asked; they nodded. "Ok, now remember, they've got the proper clothing on, but you can never be too sure. It's cold out, being October." They nodded, and Madam Pomfrey gave them her lecture on how to take care of the babies while they were out.
"Wow," Harry said as they walked out of the Hospital Wing, "I never thought she could give such a long lecture, especially on how to take care of a baby."
"Well, we do have to be careful," Hermione said adjusting Lily. Lily was comfortable in the position earlier, so when Hermione adjusted her, she started whimpering. "Shh," Hermione said slightly bouncing her.
"C'mon, they probably left already," Harry said as they walked outside. Luckily, they still had a little more time until everyone left. Hermione walked over to Lavender, while Harry walked over to Draco, who was standing alone.
"Hey," Harry said.
"Hi," Draco said, "Hi little Harry," Draco said looking at the little child in Harry's arms. Harry rolled his eyes and adjusted James, so Draco could see him better.
"What's up? Where are your two body guards?" Harry asked.
"I don't know detention probably," Draco said shrugging. Harry laughed. "Hey, can I… err… hold him?" Draco asked nervously.
Harry looked at him for a second, but gave James to Draco none the less, "no, put your hand under his head. Here, you might want to sit down," Harry laughed as Draco didn't know how to hold a baby properly. Draco pretended to glare at him and at down. There, Harry showed Draco how to properly hold a baby.
-Meanwhile-
"Hey guys," Hermione said walking up to Lavender, Parvati, and a third year Ravenclaw, who had waist length blond hair, which Hermione didn't know. Lily had stopped fussing so Hermione didn't need to adjust her anymore.
"Hey Hermione," Lavender said. Parvati nodded, while the blond Ravenclaw looked at Lily, "Oh, sorry, this"—she pointed at Parvati—"well, you already know her, that's Parvati." She said, "This"—she pointed at the blond girl—"is Luna Lovegood, a third year Ravenclaw," Lavender said smiling. "She's a bit of a nut, but otherwise she's okay." Lavender said whispering to Hermione. She chuckled.
"Hello Luna," Hermione said, she would've extended her hand, but the way she was holding Lily, she couldn't.
"Hello," Luna said, still staring at Lily, "and who is this little child? She looks just like you." Luna asked.
"This is my daughter," Hermione said, "I thought you would've known; everyone else does."
"Oh, well, if it is none of my concern, I don't usually pay attention to it." Luna said.
"Hey, isn't that Harry, with Malfoy?" Lavender asked pointing at Harry and Draco.
"Those gits," Hermione mumbled, "why yes, that is," Hermione said. She turned to Luna and said, "Luna, over there is my other child, James, with his father." Hermione said.
Luna's eyes widened, "the father of your children is Draco Malfoy?" Luna asked stunned.
"Wh-what?" Hermione asked, "No, Harry is the father," Hermione said.
"Oh, sorry," Luna said, "I just assumed, since Draco is holding your son." Luna stated simply. Hermione looked over and saw that Draco was indeed, holding her son.
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"C'mon," Harry said leading Hermione to The Three Broomsticks.
"I'm coming," Hermione said, "Lily isn't agreeing with me at the moment."
Harry rolled his eyes. She saw it and playfully smacked his arm. "Ouch. Watch where you put that." He said, grinning. She smiled and walked in, everyone became quiet.
Damn, I hate it when they do that. Don't they have anything better to do? Harry thought. He led Hermione to a table away from everyone, and sat down.
"Hello. I'm Miss Jasmin, you can call my Jazy if you want." Jazy said cheerfully.
"Hello," they said, "can we have two bottles of milk, and two butter beers, thanks." Hermione said politely. Jazy nodded and went to get what they asked.
"So," Harry started. "Why were you allowed to go to Hogsmead this early? I mean… I'm not complaining… I'm just wondering."
"Honestly," Hermione paused to think. "I don't know… I don't know if Dumbledore has something in mind, or if he just wants to make it up to us."
"But, what did we do?" He asked. James woke up so Harry shifted him, so that he was now sitting on his lap.
"I don't know, Harry, I don't know…" Hermione said.
"Here are your drinks. Two butter beers, two bottles filled with milk (I had to go find bottles) and a glass of water, just in case." Jazy said. "Tell me if you want anything else." They nodded and she walked away, tending other customers.
"Oh, Harry, please don't do that." Hermione said when she saw that Harry was taking some water and spiking his son's hair.
"But he looks cool," Harry whined. Than he added as an after thought, "what if I spiked my hair?"
Hermione laughed and shook her head. "Sorry, but I love your messy hair." Harry frowned, and then he noticed that there were reporters outside.
"Oh bugger," Harry mumbled.
"Hmm?" Hermione asked. Lily woke up, and now playing with her mothers hair.
"Reporters..." He said simply. He left a tip, picked up James, and stood up. "C'mon, there are reporters outside. We need to get out." Harry said. Hermione nodded and stood up, looking for a way to get out.
A reporter, that Harry and Hermione knew all too well came in, Rita Skeeter. "Oh Harry! What a pleasant surprise!" She said walking up to them.
"Hermione," Harry whispered. She looked at him, "find a way out?" She shook her head.
"Oh, look. The Potter's, finally out." Rita said smiling brightly.
"Piss off Skeeter," Harry hissed.
Suddenly, the camera went off, scaring the two babies. They started crying and Harry and Hermione had to comfort them, while the cameras still took pictures. Then, they were being hounded with questions by other reporters.
"So, Harry… how is it like being a father of two?"
"Do you plan on marrying Miss Granger?"
"How old are they?"
"What would your parents say? Would they be proud? Sad? Angry?"
Harry was pissed at those reporters. He found Jazy, who was currently by a door, which just happened to lead back to the main part of Hogsmead. He saw Jazy wink, and he nudged Hermione. She saw the door too, and decided that was how they were going to leave the reporters.
"C'mon," Harry said calmly.
"I'm so sorry. But, it seems as though our customers don't want you here." Jazy said walking in front of Harry and Hermione. "Why don't you lot just go now." Harry took this as a sign, and went towards the back door with Hermione hot on his heels.
"Finally," Hermione said once they reached back into the main parts of Hogsmead.
"Yeah…" Harry said, "I wish I would've known what that bastard was going to do. Too late now, I guess…" Harry sighed.
"Oh Harry, don't worry." Hermione reassured, "we'll have plenty of Hogsmead trips, one's that don't involve the reporters, or Dumbledore." He smiled and took her hand.
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"I wonder who the three champions are going to be," Hermione wondered.
"I don't know, it could be a Ravenclaw or something. They're really smart, they'd find someway to get through the challenges." Harry thought. Hermione just shrugged.
James, whose hair was still spiked, and Lily, who was sleeping soundly, were on the hospital bed. Harry on the left side of James, making sure that he didn't fall off the bed, and Hermione of her left of Lily. Currently, James was playing 'catch the finger'.
"C'mon James, I know you can get it." Harry grinned as he talked to his son. Harry kept his finger still, and James caught it, trying to put it in his tiny mouth.
"Oh no, you don't. I'm not dinner, I need that finger." Harry said smiling. James just looked at him.
"I think he's hungry," Hermione said as she picked up James, "c'mon sweetie, time for dinner." Hermione said.
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"Ginny!" Ron said. They were in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom again.
"What?" Ginny said frustrated, "can't you see I'm trying to figure out how to slip this in Harry and Hermione's drinks?"
"Well, sorry." Ron mumbled. "I just wanted to tell you that the potion is metallic purple now."
"Oh, well, erm, thanks." Ginny said. She sat down and started reading what to do next.
"Do you think the love potion will really work?" Ron asked.
So that's what they're planning on doing. Shit, I gotta tell Harry. Thought, a certain Slytherin. He was hiding in one of the stalls, he convinced Moaning Myrtle to not tell on him, but only for a price: Never, ever, pick on her again. It was a big price to pay, but he thought it was worth it, at least, to some extent. He always had other people to pick on, dead or alive.
"Yeah, it will. Or at least, with all of the things I did, it should." Ginny said. She added the necessary ingredients and started adding them in.
Silently, Draco was wondering what he could do to save his two new friends. Harry and Hermione had been a friend that liked him for him, not because of him being a Slytherin, or how much money he had, or even if his father was a deatheater. All they cared about was Draco, just Draco.
(A/N: Sounds like what Hermione would say to Harry there don't it?)
"Ok, it'll be done by Monday," Ginny said. Ron nodded, stood up, and brushed off his robes.
"Ok," he said. "I'm going to the common room, need a good night's sleep." Ron yawned loudly and walked away.
"Git," Ginny said, "he acts like he's going to get some. Nope, this is all for Harry. Nope, I'm not giving any of this to Ron, just so he can go fuck a mudblood."
Once she said this Draco's blood started to boil. No one calls her a mudblood but me! Wait, I don't even call her that anymore. Damn Malfoy, think of something! Draco thought, suddenly he was struck with an idea. He came back from his stall and walked straight up to Ginny.
"Hello Weasel," Draco said, walking up to her, smirking. She paled instantly.
"M-m-m-ma-malfoy?" Ginny stuttered. She tried hiding the cauldron and the book, but than decided that it was no use, he had already seen her.
"The one and only, now I see that you're doing something illegal. You know what I could do, don't you?" He said, still smirking.
"Y-yes, I-I k-know. What's it to you?" Ginny asked, still stuttering. He smirked, he barely did anything, and she looked like she was going to wet herself.
"Oh nothing really, just the satisfaction of knowing that two weasels either get expelled or perhaps even got sent to Azkaban." Once he said this, she paled even more, if that was possible.
"Well," Ginny said. Her mind was going a million miles an hour; she had to think of something, and soon!
"What?" Draco said innocently, "you don't expect, Draco Malfoy, to not report something illegal going on in this school? Why that'd be absurd."
Her eyes suddenly got bigger. "Ok, please, please don't tell. I'll do anything! Anything!" She said desperately.
"Hmm… tempting… very tempting…" Draco said rubbing his chin. Finally he said, "Ok Weasel… on one condition… don't you dare use that potion. Got me? Oh, and that wasn't what I wanted you to do." Draco said glaring at her. She flinched at the look, but nodded.
"Good," he said smirking. "See ya, weasel." He said walking away.
"Oh god that was a close one." Ginny said to herself.
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"Hey Harry," Draco said sitting on a hospital bed. Harry was holding James, while Hermione, whose back was to Draco, was breastfeeding Lily.
"Hi," Harry said.
"Why is Hermione not facing us?" Draco said confused.
"Err…" Harry said. "You don't really wanna know." He said blushing.
"Okay… anyways, I saw the two weasel's in the bathroom." Draco said. Harry's eyes widened and Draco immediately took it back, "No! Not like that! Ugh, gross Potter. No, I saw them in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom. They were brewing a potion."
"Oh yeah, didn't you tell us this before?" Hermione asked turning around. James, whose hair was still spiky (though she didn't know why it stayed spiked that long), was sleeping. Lily was full, and not playing with Hermione's hair.
"I don't remember. But anyways… they were brewing a love potion; Ron wanted some for Hermione, and Ginny for Harry." Draco continued, "Than, I walked in on Weasel-et after her brother went. She turned as white as paper, and that's saying something." They all laughed at that comment.
"Aren't they illegal?" Hermione asked.
"I'm getting there, wait." Draco said, "Anyways, I told her that love potions are illegal, so she started stuttering. Stupid girl," Draco said. They all chuckled. "I told her that she can get expelled or go to Azkaban. She paled yet again. Then, she offered me to do anything, anything at all. I was very tempted, than I thought, sure why not? I mean, there are so many things I could do to her, make her do." He thought out loud.
"But make sure nothing is illegal," Hermione said. Harry rolled his eyes, and Hermione hit his on the arm.
"Ah!" Harry said rubbing his arm. "You really need to stop doing that." Hermione rolled her eyes and motioned for Draco to continue.
"Oh… that's it." He said. "Hey can I pick one up?" Draco asked nervously.
"Sure, here, have Lily," Harry said picking up Lily. He handed her over to Draco, making sure that he was holding her right, than let go.
"Cool, two times in a day." Draco said. Hermione looked at them confused.
"Oh, he held James today, this morning actually." Harry said.
"They're both so small," Draco said gazing down at Lily.
"Yeah, well they're like what? Three days old." Harry said.
"True…" Draco said. He gave Lily back to Harry and got up, "well people should be getting back right about now. I'll see you guys later." He said.
"Bye," Hermione said.
"See ya," Harry said.
"Bye," Draco said walking away.
"Harry?" Hermione said once Draco left.
"Yes?" Harry said.
"How would you feel if… if Draco was James' and Lily's godfather?" she asked.
"I don't know…I guess I've never really thought of it before. I mean, sure, he's been a good friend these past weeks, but…I don't know. Why not." Harry said.
"Don't worry, it's not like he's going to kill James and Lily," She said kissing him chastely.
"Yeah, he wouldn't do that." He said kissing her again.