Our Love Story

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations, created and owned by J. K. Rowling, various publishers including, but limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoast Books and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

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Author's Note: Hey everyone! Next chapter is finally here. Sorry for the wait everyone. Thanks to everyone that reviewed. Your kind words really mean a lot to me. Keep reviewing!! Enjoy the chapter! ^_^

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Now on with the show.....

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Being In Labor Is Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be…

Right after Harry had killed my father and Voldemort, we both fell unconscious due to exhaustion. When I woke up in the hospital wing at Hogwarts, I had barely sat up when somebody wrapped their arms around me and enveloped me a crushing hug. This person started to place kisses all over my face, and it took me a minute to realize it was Harry. After I had calmed him down, he told me he was so afraid that I was not going to wake up. He said I had been out for four days already and that he was really starting to get scared.

I had then suddenly remembered about the baby and my hands flew to my stomach. The bulge was still there. I sighed of relief.

“Don’t worry Dray, she’s fine. We have one powerful baby, love. Madam Pomfrey said, most babies don’t survive when their ‘mothers’ have been under so much stress. She also said, she thought it would be best if you stayed in bed for the remainder of your pregnancy.” I looked at Harry horrified. ‘Stay in bed? Is he nuts?’ I thought.

“But Harry I can’t possibly…”

“No buts Draco. You need rest. Please do this for me, baby. You probably don’t have to be in here that long anyway. You’re bound to go into labor soon.”

I looked at Harry, his eyes were pleading for me to agree.

I sighed, “Fine, I’ll stay. But I don’t have to like it.”

Harry smiled at me happily, leaned over and placed a soft kiss on my lips.

“Besides,” I said continuing, “You’re probably right. How much longer would it take? I’m almost at the seven month mark.”

* * * *

Oh how wrong I was. It seemed that this baby was determined not to come out. It had already been two and a half weeks since I woke in the infirmary at Hogwarts. I was well passed my due date and no baby yet. I was getting frustrated.

I was tired, moody and achy all the time. Nobody wanted to be near me in fear of me snapping at them. But Harry as usual did not seem fazed by my behaviour. He just let me rant and rave as much as I wanted, even if it was at his expense most of the time. God, that man must really love me.

On Saturday almost three weeks after I woke in the infirmary, I was laying on bed reading a book. It is not as if I could do anything else. Harry was sitting on a chair next to my bed, also reading. He had spent most of the last three weeks by my side. I was grateful even if I did not show it all the time. Suddenly I had a craving for toasted bread slices with grape jelly and cucumber slices on top. I gave my request to Harry, and after a brief look of disgust on his face, he left saying he would be right back.

After he left, I went back to reading my book. About five minutes later, I got this huge urge to go to the loo. So, as fast as I could possibly manage, I got out of bed and waddled over to the loo. As I opened the door, I suddenly felt water flow down my legs onto the floor and then an odd sensation spread through my body. ‘Okay that was odd.’ I thought.

I then starting thinking about wizard pregnancy and labor. I had read in a book that Madam Pomfrey had given me about what would happen when a wizard went into labor. One thing the book explained was that my genitals would temporarily change into those of a female. I was none too happy to read about that. However, Madam Pomfrey assured me that after delivery, everything would change back as it was before my pregnancy.

My thoughts were interrupted when the first contraction hit. I gasped in pain.

“Harry! Madam Pomfrey! SOMEONE!”

Madam Pomfrey rushed into the room.

“Mr. Malfoy what is…?”

“I’m in labor and it bloody hurts!”

“Oh dear…well come along, let’s get you into bed, dear.”

She led me back to my bed. I was gripping her hand tightly because the contraction had not yet subsided.

“Mr. Malfoy not so tight,” she said, wincing slightly. I looked at her hand and saw that I had her hand in a death grip. I grinned apologetically and let go.

“Sorry Madam Pomfrey, but I really didn’t expect it to hurt that much.”

“That’s quite alright. Now let’s get you into the bed.”

She spent the next ten minutes getting me into bed. Whereby, she examined me with her wand. Five minutes later another contraction hit. It hurt even more.

“Ahh...oh…that hurts. Make it stop.”

“Calm down Mr. Malfoy. I know it hurts. However, I do not want to give you any potions for the pain in fear that they might hurt the baby. Now your contractions seem to be about twenty minutes apart. We cannot start pushing for a while yet. The baby has not fully turned yet. Now where is Mr. Potter, he normally never leaves your side.”

I was still panting from the contraction, but I still managed to answer.

“He went…to get me something…to eat. He should have…been back by now.”

She nodded, “Well just lay back and try to relax, you’re going to be here for a while.”

I sighed. ‘Get back soon Harry,’ I thought.

* * * *

Two hours and six contractions later there was still no sign of Harry anywhere. I was getting angry. How dare he! I was sitting or better yet, lying down in some serious pain, when he was out doing God knows what. It could not possibly take that long to go down to the kitchen, get some food and come back. No, I do not think so!

It was during my seventh contraction that Harry decided to grace me with his presence.

“Draco I’m back. Oh my gosh, I’m sorry I took so long to get back, but when I got to the kitchens, Dobby…”

“Harry…” I started.

“…he started talking about how happy he was that Voldemort was gone…”

“Harry!” I tried more forcefully.

“…and did you know that he and Winky are…”

“HARRY!”

He stopped talking and finally really looked at me. His eyes went wide when he saw me lying on the bed, he dropped the tray of food he was holding and rushed over to the bed.

“Draco, is something wrong? You’re panting. Are you sick?”

I stopped his talking by grabbing the collar of his shirt and forcefully pulled his face extremely close to mine. My eyes were flashing dangerously at him daring him to keep talking.

“WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? You have been gone for two hours! TWO HOURS! Talking too a BLOODY house elf no less. Do you know what I’ve been through these past two hours?”

“No,” he said, looking fearful.

“I’ve been in LABOR! By myself... Do you know how painful these contractions are? NO you don’t! You are not the one pregnant are you? NO! While you’ve been out talking to house elves, I’ve been here getting ready to deliver our daughter and you weren’t here! I-I’m terrified Harry! I…” all the anger I had was suddenly gone and was replaced with fear. I started to cry.

“Oh Draco love, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know. I just lost track of the time. Please don’t cry. I’m sorry Dray. I’m here now and I’m not leaving,” he said, wiping the tears from my face.

“I know you didn’t do it on purpose and I shouldn’t have screamed.”

“No, love, you had every right. I should have been here. I’m here now. Everything is going to be alright.”

He took my hand in his and caressed it softly. He leaned down to kiss me, but just at that moment another contraction hit. I gripped his hand hard and gritted my teeth trying not to scream. I saw Harry’s eye widen at the sudden pain in his hand. I glared at him as if daring him to say something. He did not.

Madam Pomfrey came back into the room from her office.

“Ah, I see Mr. Potter has returned. I was getting worried.”

“Now Mr. Malfoy, let’s see how you’re doing.” She took out her wand and cast a few spells and then wrote the results on her clipboard a minute later.

“Well, we’re getting closer to the delivery. You are still not completely dilated. Your contractions and are still twelve minutes apart. So we have a little wait ahead of us. Just hang in there Mr. Malfoy. She’ll be out before you know it.”

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Four and half-hours later…

“AH…oh god…I am not cut out for this. Why is this taking so long?” I said panting.

“You can do this Draco. Think of our daughter.”

“You’re nearly there Mr. Malfoy. At the next contraction you can start pushing.”

“Oh thank God,” I said and sighed in relief. But all too soon, the next contraction hit. I grabbed Harry’s hand, and he winced in pain.

“Okay now when I say push, push as hard as you can Mr. Malfoy.” I nodded.

“Okay now, Push!” and I pushed. There are no words to describe the intense pain. I gripped Harry’s hand even tighter.

“Good Mr. Malfoy, push…okay stop…now breathe. You’re doing great.” I took a few deep breaths while Harry was wiping my forehead.

“You’re doing great, love. Just a little more...”

“I’m so tired Harry.”

“I know, but it’s not long now. Just a little more and our beautiful daughter will be here,” he said soothingly. I nodded, but then I groaned when another contraction hit.

“Okay Mr. Malfoy, push!”

15 minutes later, I was truly exhausted. I barely had any strength left.

“Okay Mr. Malfoy one last big push.”

“I can’t,” I said panting.

“Yes, you can Draco. One more push, love. It will be worth it.”

“Okay Mr. Malfoy, PUSH!” I summoned up all the strength I had left and pushed with all that I had.

“AHHHHH!” I screamed. Then I heard a cry break out through the room. I sighed. She was finally here. I was finally a father.

“You did wonderful Dray, she’s here, love,” he said and softly kissed me on my lips.

“Can I see her?”

“Hold on Mr. Malfoy. Let’s get her cleaned up and weighed. I’ll be right back.” I nodded.

“You did it Draco. I love you so much. Thank you for giving me my daughter. You don’t know how much this means to me.”

“Yes I do, love. I feel the same way.” A few minutes later Madam Pomfrey came back into the room. She had a bundle of pink in her arms.

“Well Mr. Malfoy, here is your daughter. Born June 4th, 20 inches and 6.5 pounds,” she said as she handed me the pink bundle. Harry was standing next to me, waiting eagerly to hold his daughter as well.

I held her in my arms and pulled the blanket off her face. I could not stop staring at her. She was the most beautiful baby that I had ever seen. She had captured my heart the moment I saw her. Like me, Harry was enthralled by her. He could not stop staring at her either.

She was awake and looked like she was studying us. She had bright blue eyes and looked so much like Harry already. She had Harry’s nose and jaw structure. I could see faint raven black hair sticking out on top of her head.

Harry reached out and gently caressed her cheek with his thumb.

“She is so beautiful Dray.”

“I know. She looks so much like you already.”

“Excuses me gentlemen, but have you perhaps decided on a name for her yet?” Madam Pomfrey asked.

Harry and I both turned to each other. We had not even talked about names.

“No, we haven’t,” I said still looking at Harry.

“No, indeed we haven’t. Madam Pomfrey could you please give us a moment while we decide?” Harry asked.

“Of course dears, I need to Floo-call Dumbledore anyway. I’m sure he’ll be glad to know that the delivery was successful. Now if you’ll excuses me gentlemen.” With that she promptly turned and walked into her office and shut the door.

“I never realized we hadn’t even talked about names,” I said.

“Well it shouldn’t be too hard. Is there anything you like?” he asked.

I thought about it for a few seconds and then a name came to me. It would be perfect.

“Love, I just thought of a wonderful second name. Why don’t we put Lily as her second name?” Harry starred at me stunned. Then he smiled softly.

“Perfect,” he said and pecked me on the lips.

“Also I think that her last name should be Potter. I don’t want her to be shunned because her name was like mine,” I added.

“Are you sure, love?”

“Positive.” He smiled and then nodded.

We both sat in thought. I could not come up with anything. This was turning out to be harder then I thought.

“How about Susan?” he asked. I scrunched up my nose.

“No, too common and this little one is anything but common,” he chuckled softly.

“Right, okay how about Sarah?” I shook my head.

“The name is alright, but…”

“It doesn’t suit her,” he said and I nodded.

He looked at the little girl in my arms and stared at her for about a minute.

“Jasmine. What about that.”

‘Jasmine? Well that is not so bad. I like that.’ I looked at the beautiful girl in my arms.

“What do you think, love?” I murmured softly to her. She just yawned and closed her eyes. I smiled softly.

“Not very talkative is she,” I said.

Harry chuckled and said, “Not yet.”

“So what do you think Dray?”

“I like it Harry. Jasmine Lily Potter is perfect.”

Harry nodded in agreement. He reached over and careful lifted her out of my arms and started rocking her softly.

“Hello my beautiful daughter,” I heard him murmur softly.

I could see nothing but love in his eyes. At the other side of the room, I heard Madam Pomfrey come back to join us.

“I’ve let the Headmaster know that the delivery was successful. He will be here shortly. Now have you decided on a name yet?” she asked.

“Yes we have. Jasmine Lily Potter,” Harry said proudly.

Madam Pomfrey smiled and nodded.

“Right now, Mr. Malfoy, you need some rest.” I nodded. I was already feeling sleepy.

“You sleep love. I’ll talk to Dumbledore and look after Jasmine,” Harry said and softly kissed me. I nodded, but was too tired to respond. The last thing I saw before sleep took over was Harry holding Jasmine close against his chest, rocking her softly.

-TBC-

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A/N: Well there ya have it! The baby is finally here! It took me long enough! Not to many chapter to go people! I'm getting closer to the end! Please review, you thoughts are most welcome! Next chapter will be up as soon as possible!

Thanks for reading!

~Pamela~