Sleepless Nights

CHAPTER NINETEEN





As the school year proceeded, so did the assumptions over Draco and Hermione’s relationship. Everyone was waiting for the wands to be drawn, and for the duel to commence, but the only dueling anyone bore witness to was between their tongues when they were frequently seen having a snog.





They had figured the speculation would die down eventually, but it seemed their history was too much for people to ignore. They wanted to see fireworks, expected to see them and were disappointed when day after day they were deprived of the spectacle they longed for.





Of course they had the occasional row, like any other couple, but it was usually over something stupid. They didn’t last long, and usually ended up in a heated bought of sex that made them wonder what the hell they had been fussing over to begin with.



Hermione smiled and shifted slightly in her seat in Advanced charms.



“Still sore?” Draco asked in her ear as his hand slid down her back beneath her robes to caress her bottom.



“A little.” She giggled. They had gotten into a row the night before when Draco was ignoring her over a Quidditch game playing on the wireless. Hermione had gotten angry and turned it off. Draco had turned it back on and they volleyed the switch back and forth for several minutes as they fussed before Hermione finally picked it up and tossed it out the window.



She had stood there, her hands on her hips and a smug smile on her face. At least until she noticed the dark look on Draco’s face.



“Now that is a punishable offense, love.” He said, his voice low and sinister sounding. Hermione’s eyes widened when he reached up and jerked her by the wrist, pulling her down so she was draped over his thighs, her bottom in the air. He took his wand and whacked it across her bottom, her clothes vanishing instantly.



“Dragon…I’m sorry!” She yelped when his open palm landed on her backside.



“Not good enough.” He growled as he swatted the other cheek.



“I just wanted you to pay attention to me.” She pouted.



“You have my attention now little witch.” He swatted her twice more in quick succession, smirking slightly when he heard the slight moan escape her lips.



“But…”



“You earned your punishment, now deal with it.” He said forcefully as he swatted her bottom several more times. Her ass was hot and rosy by the time he pulled her up and astride his thighs.



“You didn’t have to spank me.” She pouted as she lowered herself onto his erection. She moaned and her eyes rolled back as she began to ride him slowly.



“You know, I don’t see how you can learn your lesson….” He clasped her bottom, digging his fingers into the now highly sensitized flesh as he helped guide her movements. “if you get hot every time I punish you.” He growled when she deliberately tightened her sheathe around him.



“I’ve learned my lesson….Oh god….I learned how much I like it when you get all forceful on me…..fuck!” Draco smiled, it was rare for him to get her to swear. She threw her head back as she fell victim to her orgasm. He continued to thrust up into her as she rode it out, following her over shortly after.

Her bottom was still sore when she woke up the next morning, but Draco had a hard time feeling bad about it.









The days passed more quickly, and soon they were at the end of their final year at Hogwarts. Hermione and Draco, much to everyone’s surprise were still very much a couple in love. They sat side by side as head boy and girl and stared out at all the parents and family of the graduating class. They had both graduated with the highest marks in school history and were leaving with numerous job offers within the magical community. As the ceremonies came to an end, Hermione stood and took her place to lead the students from the stage.



Draco grabbed her wrist and stopped her before she could begin the procession.



“Draco, what are you doing?” She asked as she turned towards him. He reached into his robe as he knelt at her feet.



“I know we’re young.” He said softly as he gazed up into amber eyes that were slowly filling with tears. “But I love you Hermione, so much it hurts.” He withdrew a black velvet box from his robes. “I can promise you that I will always love you, respect you, and I am more than able to take care of you.” He opened the little box and Hermione’s eyes widened when she saw the perfect marquis cut pink diamond set on a platinum band. “Please, will you marry me?” He asked. The entire room, students, teachers, and guests held their breath as they waited.



“Oh, Dragon…” She sobbed softly as she stared at him. “I love you so much….yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!” She cried. She saw his shoulders fall in relief as he pulled the ring from its box and slipped it onto her finger. He pulled her into his arms, lifting her from her feet as he kissed her. The entire room erupted in applause and loud cheering.



Narcissa was crying softly, her mind envisioning the grandbabies she so longed for. Lucius felt a little teary eyed himself, some of it because his bloodline would no longer be pure, but mostly because, despite his attempts to prevent it, his son was an honorable man, someone to be proud of.



Harry smiled, he was so happy for her. Ron was saddened, he loved her still, but he had lost his chance. Ginny was giddy with excitement, hoping the spectacle would give Harry some ideas.













October 31-four months after graduation……





Lucius was proud to walk Hermione down the aisle and give her hand to his son. He stepped back and took his seat next to his wife as he watched his son commit himself to the woman he loved. While Lucius respected, and to some degree was fond of his wife, theirs had been an arranged marriage. He was pleased that his son would know love, even if it was with a muggle-born.



Draco was never happier than the moment the officiate pronounced them husband and wife. He pulled her close and kissed her passionately, arousing the applause and cheers of their many guests.





The wedding and reception were a lesson in decadent splendor planned down to every little minor detail by Narcissa. From the champagne colored gown Hermione wore, the expensive diamond lapel pin on Draco’s robes to the hand picked burgundy roses that adorned every surface including the cake, Narcissa had had a hand in choosing it all. It was perfect.



Draco pulled his new wife onto the dance floor and into his arms as the music began. The soft sounds of When You Say You Love Me filled the room as he led his bride through their first dance as man and wife.



“I love you Lady Malfoy.” Draco said, smiling down at her.



“I love you, Dragon.” She said, kissing him softly. “Do you think we should tell everyone yet?”



“No need to keep it a secret any longer, I have now made an honest woman of you.”



“Was it such a sacrifice?” She asked, her brows lifted.



“No sacrifice at all my love.” He smiled brightly as he reached for his wand and lowered the music. “ Can I have everyone’s attention please!” He waited for the silence as everyone looked up. “My wife and I would like to introduce you to a special guest.” Draco lowered his hand to rest against her tummy. “The next Malfoy heir.” Narcissa screamed her delight as she jumped excitedly up and down. She even went as far to grab Lucius and place a loud smacking kiss on the stunned wizard’s lips before running to the dance floor to hug Draco and Hermione as the rest of the room cheered.









April 19….about 6 months after the wedding…….



“Get back in there Draco!” Lucius said as he shoved his son back towards he and Hermione’s bedroom.



“She told me to get out!” He said. His eyes were wide with dark circles underneath. His hair was mussed, sticking up from his head at all angles.



“She doesn’t mean it, go back inside.” Lucius said as he pushed Draco back into the room.



“I’m scared….she bit me.” Draco said as he stared at Hermione as she lay on their bed groaning. Narcissa was sitting beside her, dabbing her face with a cool cloth as the midwife knelt between her bent legs.



“It’s almost over.” Lucius said as he turned to leave.



“Don’t leave me!” Draco grabbed his arm and pulled him back inside.



“You need to be with your wife Draco.”



“She wants to kill me, she said she did!” He winced when he heard her scream behind him.



“They always say that Draco.” Lucius laughed as he pulled his son to Hermione’s side. She looked up at her father-in-law and tried to smile.



“How are you dear?” He asked, reaching out his hand for her. Hermione took it gratefully as another contraction hit. He grimaced as she squeezed his fingers painfully.



“I love him Lucius, but if I had my wand….” She growled.



“Yes, I know. Narcissa had her wand when Draco was born, she set my hair on fire. That’s why I made sure to have yours removed when your labor began.” He chuckled. Draco stood at the bedside, staring down between his wife’s legs as she screamed and pushed again.



“What is that?” He asked, horrified.





“That is your baby’s head Mr. Malfoy.” The midwife said distractedly as she coached Hermione to push harder until the head was completely out of her body.



“Where’s the rest of it?” Draco asked stupidly, causing everyone in the room to look up and him. Hermione screamed again and the baby slipped from her body as she collapsed with a loud groan of relief.



“It’s a girl!” Lucius said in amazement as he looked down at his little granddaughter. The midwife instructed Draco to use his wand and cut the cord, then cast a cleansing charm over the baby before handing the little girl to her father so she could tend to Hermione. Draco held her awkwardly; terrified that he would drop her.



“Hold her head Draco, put your hand beneath her body and pull her close to you so she stays warm.” Lucius instructed softly. The little girl was a Malfoy without a doubt. Her eyes were already the same pale silver shade as Draco and Lucius, and her little head was covered in soft white curls.



“A girl…I have a daughter.” Draco said softly, amazed as he looked down into her little face.



“Yes you do, I think her mother would like to see her Draco.” Lucius stepped aside and let Draco sit on the edge of the bed and pass the baby into Hermione’s arms. Narcissa was sobbing softly as she stared down at the perfect little baby.



“Lucius, she looks just like Draco!” She said.



Hermione kissed her daughter’s little nose and leaned into Draco.



“I love you so much Dragon.” She said wearily.



“I love you, thank you for…..what are we going to call her?”



“Luciana Narcissa…..Lucy for short.” Hermione said, smiling up at her in-laws. To her amazement she watched a tear fall from Lucius’s eyes.



“Hello Lucy.” Draco whispered as he kissed his little tow headed angel.



“Ready for more sleepless nights Dragon?” She asked.



“I can handle it, I happen to know the cure for them.” He said as he smiled at his little family.



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Hermione and Draco’s wedding song, by Josh Groban





"When You Say You Love Me"



Like the sound of silence calling,

I hear your voice and suddenly

I'm falling, lost in a dream.

Like the echoes of our souls are meeting,

You say those words and my heart stops beating.

I wonder what it means.

What could it be that comes over me?

At times I can't move.

At times I can hardly breathe.



When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

For a moment, there's no one else alive



You're the one I've always thought of.

I don't know how, but I feel sheltered in your love.

You're where I belong.

And when you're with me if I close my eyes,

There are times I swear I feel like I can fly

For a moment in time.

Somewhere between the Heavens and Earth ,

And frozen in time, Oh when you say those words.



When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

For a moment, there's no one else alive



[bridge:]

And this journey that we're on.

How far we've come and I celebrate every moment.

And when you say you love me,

That's all you have to say.

I'll always feel this way.



When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside and

When you say you love me

In that moment,I know why I'm alive



When you say you love me.

When you say you love me.

Do you know how I love you?















*********And they lived Happily ever after!!! :)