This fanfic is set 5 years after Hogwarts. Everything in the books happened for this story, except the Epilogue in Deathly Hallows. I do not own anything of the Harry Potter realm. Any new characters introduced are my own however, please don't steal them!
Author's Note: I'm so very very sorry about not updating but I've had so much going on lately! But finally, here it is. The last chapter of this story. I hope you all have liked it so far. This is the chapter where Tom Felton's song 'Convinced' comes into play.
Kendra is now 5 ½ , Zoey is 4, Xander is 2 and the twins, Adrian and Aiden are 6 months old.
Chapter 6 – Convinced
"Kendra!" Hermione called down the hallway. The five year old ran out of her room and towards her mother. "Can you get me two diapers? I need to change the twins." Kendra nodded and took off back down the hallway. "Please don't run!"
"Mummy, I'm thirsty." Zoey said skipping into the living room.
"Okay, sweetie. Let me change Adrian and Aiden and I'll get you some water." Zoey nodded and stood there waiting. Kendra came back with the diapers and wipes just as Xander came waddling in, crying. "Xander, honey, what's wrong?" Thankfully, Draco walked through the door right then and scooped Xander up. He kissed Hermione on the top of her head.
"Hello love." She smiled up at him and quickly changed the twins. Draco came back into the living room and set Xander down with a biscuit and handed Zoey a cup. "Almost ready to go? Mother should be here any minute."
"I just need to change." She replied, getting up off the floor. She ran upstairs and pulled her new dress on. It was a black halter top dress that was form fitting and ended just above her knees. She pulled her hair up into a loose ponytail, leaving wisps out to frame her face. She finally put on a bit of eyeliner and lip gloss and headed back down stairs. Hermione stepped into the living room and, as if on cue, Narcissa slid out of the fireplace gracefully.
"Nana!" Xander squealed, waddling up to her. She waved Hermione and Draco away, sitting down on the couch with Xander. Draco and Hermione slipped out of the front door without they're children noticing. They were going out for their anniversary, their third. Draco was taking her to the place they had had their first date, the Eiffel Tower restaurant. They went there every year for their anniversary. Hermione loved the view it had.
After ordering their drinks and food, Draco disappeared to the bathroom.
"May I have everyone's attention, please?" A voice called. Hermione looked around to find Draco sitting up on the stage that usually housed the band. She frowned. What was he doing? "I'd like to sing a song wrote for my wife. I started it before we even started dating and had it perfected by last year. Hermione Malfoy, this song is for you. It's called Convinced." He cleared his throat and picked up the guitar that was next to his stool. He began strumming and soon the room was filled with his voice.
"'Cause I bought a brand new jumper
And I hoped you won't be written me.
You smile and say you like it
But girl you're not convincing me
'cause I like your honesty.
You don't like the colour of my bonnet
Love you told me my wallpaper makes you want to vomit,
Girl change the channel nothings on it
That's alright with me
She's as honest as can be
That's why I'm convinced that she says she loves me
And half an hour in the mirror to show that I care,
Looks at me laughs, what have you done with your hair.
She won't compare with anyone I've met so far
Never met someone so sharp, yet so blunt
She's as honest as can be
That's why I'm convinced that she says she loves me
'Cause she's as honest as can be
That's why I'm convinced that she says she loves me"
The room filled with applause and Hermione dabbed her eyes on her napkin. She stood up as Draco walked back to their table.
"I love you Hermione." He whispered, pulling her into his arms.
"I love you too Draco." She replied.
They returned home that night to find all of the kids in bed and Narcissa sitting in the living room with a book. She bid them good-night and left to go to her own house. Draco pulled her against him and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Well, Mrs. Malfoy, what do you think? Can we last another year?" He asked, jokingly.
"Yes we can, Mr. Malfoy. We've been together for four years now and I don't intend on quitting anytime soon." Draco grinned at the double meaning. She still worked at Malfoy Incorporated, only now, instead of being the PR, she was co-owner. She had been there the longest and had been the best employee, hands down. And that wasn't just because she was shagging the boss and he was biased.
Draco pulled her slowly towards the bed room, unzipping her dress as he went. He shut the bedroom door and pulled her close again, breathing in the scent of her. She always smelled like roses and cinnamon. He got her to the bed and pulled her dress off and she started working at his buttons. Their sex life was just as active as when they started sleeping together. Sometimes it was faced paced and filled with passion. Other times it was slow and sensual and filled with love. Tonight would be one of those nights.
Draco gazed at the naked woman displayed before him and slowly kissed his way up her body. She had finally gotten down to the size she was before Zoey. Draco could care less about how much she weighed but she had told him that she was doing it for herself. Draco secretly loved her, now toned, stomach but he would never tell her that for fear of being slapped.
Just as their lips touched, they heard a small knock on the door. Draco groaned and rolled off her, grabbing his boxers. Hermione quickly pulled on an oversized t-shirt, one of Draco's old Slytherin shirts. Draco pulled the door open and Xander stood there sniffling.
"Sweetie, what's wrong?" Hermione asked, standing up from the bed.
"I had bad dweam." He said, starting to cry. "I sweep wif you?" He asked. Without answering, Draco scooped him and placed him in bed then crawled in next to him. Hermione laid down and wrapped her arm around Xander and grabbed Draco's hand. She smiled at him. He leaned over and kissed her good night then closed his eyes.
He had a great life. He had five amazing children and a beautiful wife, a successful company and a great home life. What more could he ask for? His life reminded him of the muggle song 'Just Another Day In Paradise' by Phil Vassar. One part in particular almost made him laugh. He sang it in his head and smiled.
'We'll tippy toe to our room, Make a little love that's overdue, But somebody had a bad dream, Mama and daddy, Me and my teddy, Come in and sleep in between'
His life truly was paradise.
Author's note: I hope you guys liked it! I know it was short and this last chapter was even shorter but… I'm starting a new story that is guaranteed to be longer :D It will be titled 'A Fated Love' and the first chapter will be up today. It's a Remus Lupin/Hermione Granger story since I haven't done one of those in a while.
Here's the Summary:
'Hermione and Ginny are sucked 23 years into the past as a repercussion from the war. What happens when they become close with the Marauders? Will they be able to let their friends go when they find a solution? And what will the end result be?'
I hope you guys enjoyed my story. Look for 'A Fated Love' soon.
Happy reading!
AliceLupin