Taking Chances

Taking Chances

Draco/Hermione

Chapter Six - Map to My Heart

After the meeting with the Malfoy's, Draco apperated Hermione back to the Burrow. Draco attentively made sure Hermione was alright and then left her to go inside the Burrow. The Weasley's all bombarded her with questions about what had happened but all Hermione wanted to do was sleep and that is what she did.

Hermione woke in the early hours of the morning to find everyone else asleep. She walked down to the stairs and went into the living room to find a package for her on the small coffee table. Hermione picked up the package from the table and sat down in the arm chair and started to undo the paper.

Hermione unwrapped the paper and in her hands was a black leather diary. Hermione knew exactly what is was; it was her old diary which she communicated with Draco through when they were apart. When they split up Hermione had threw it at Draco, and if she remembered rightly it hit him square in the head.

Hermione opened the diary to the first page and saw some writing which she knew was from Draco.

I thought this might come in handy if you need to get hold of me; it's quicker than sending an owl and you might need to there quick. Thank you again for coming to the Manor to meet my parents today, I know it wasn't easy. I really appreciate it as do my parents.

I was thinking we could meet this week for dinner? Let me know what you think.

D x

Hermione smiled and ran her finger over the writing. She grabbed a quill from the table and wrote back to Draco.

I think that would be alright but it would probably be best if we went somewhere in muggle London don't you think?

Hermione x

Throughout the week, Hermione and Draco communicated through their diaries. Every morning Hermione would wake to a message asking her how she was and how the baby was. He would also write out what she should be expecting every week; of course she already knew this but she thought it was cute that he did that.

They decided to meet on Thursday evening. Draco would apperate to the Burrow and then they'd both go to the muggle restaurant which Draco did. They were sat in the corner, tucked away from the Muggles and could talked to one another.

'Are you allowed to eat that?' Draco said as he looked at Hermione's steak.

'Of course I am.' She replied. 'As longs as the meat is cooked well done and no blood it will be fine. Stop worrying.'

'I do worry though.' Draco said honestly. 'I don't get to see you, every time I do your bigger.'

'Thanks.' Hermione said as she rolled her eyes.

'You know what I mean Hermione.' He said. 'I just wish I could have more involvement.'

Hermione looked up at Draco and her eyes softened as she took in his appearance, he looked tired and worn out. He had dark circles under his eyes and his face was paler than usual. Hermione reached her hand across the table.

Draco took hold of her hand and sighed. Hermione squeezed his hand and smiled at him.

'I promise to try and involve you as much as I can.' Hermione said. 'We have my scan soon and you'll be able to see the baby.'

'Can you feel him?' He asked as he cast his eyes down to Hermione's rounded stomach.

'Not yet.' Hermione said as she put her other hand on her stomach. 'And it might not be a he.'

'It will be.' Draco said smiling confidently.

'Will you be disappointed if he turns out to be a she?' Hermione said slightly worried.

'Of course not.' Draco said as he squeezed her hand. 'You know I don't really mind. I would love a son but I'd also love a little girl who looks just like you.'

'I'm sure she'll look like you.' Hermione said as she smiled as the image in her head of a blonde little girl with bright blue eyes.

'We'll have to make a bet and see then won't we.' Draco said smirking thinking he would be right.

'Deal.' Hermione said.

Draco and Hermione finished their meals and then went for a walk through the park behind the restaurant. Draco took hold of Hermione's hand in his and walked down the path holding on tightly to Hermione.

Hermione let her walls down; walking in the park was just like it had been four months ago and it felt right. Her heart was telling her one thing where as her head was saying another.

'You cold?' Draco asked as he stopped and pulled Hermione to him.

'A bit.' She said as she looked up at him.

Draco looked down at Hermione. He looked straight into her brown eyes and his heart skipped a beat. He loved this woman more than anything. He leant down slowly until his lips met hers.

The two stood in the middle of the park under the street light kissing.