Lost And Found

BEFORE EVERYTHING FELL APART

It was an evening of grandeur and extravagance.

Wizards and witches in attendance were in their best dress robes and jewellery.

Best qualities of food, drinks and music were in.

The wizards and witches responsible for the decorations of the grand ministry ballroom outdid themselves.

Even the guests who were several centuries old were admiring the glory and grandeur of the room with astonished eyes, trying in vain to remember any other functions as grand as this.

The security was also very tight that night. Not only the best Aurors were in position near every entrance or exit, but many were also mingled with the guests in disguise.

The guests in attendance were very high profile, some even more powerful than the Minister of Magic himself.

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After all, it was the 15th commemoration ball of the downfall of The Dark Lord.

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After enjoying the evening at its fullest with their longtime friends, acquaintances, colleagues and of course with each other, Lord and Lady Malfoy decided to leave a bit early.

Both of them were, by that point, craving the same thing and that was not at all appropriate for the public ballroom.

So, no sooner had they reached the Malfoy Manor through Floo network, the young couple jumped into a very intimate embrace. Outer clothes were discarded here and there on the staircase that leads to their grand bedroom.

After a long time, when their passions were finally satisfied, Lady Malfoy cuddled closer into her husband's arms.

"Hmm... I know this gesture. You want something from me. No need to act so shy, My Lady. Ask it", said her husband all the while playing with her hair.

"You know me so well My Lord"
She rolled her eyes.

"What's it, darling? "
He asked this time seriously.

She didn't meet his eyes as she spoke, "Well, I was thinking that..... Maybe we should try for another child?"

"But why? I mean, we can financially support a dozen children. That won't be a problem. But I can not bear with the agonising helplessness, when I can do nothing to soothe your physical pains. Starting from the morning sickness in the early months to the time of labour, I was at the edges! And the second time, don't you recall that it was a complicated pregnancy and I almost lost you!"

"Hey! No need to get that worked up. I knew you would react this way. That is why I have been avoiding this topic for months."
She mumbled dejectedly.

Seeing her hurt face, her husband softened a bit.

Kissing her forehead he murmured softly, "It's really late and both of us had a busy night. Both of us need some rest now. We would talk about it in the morning, Okay?"

"You promise?"

"I promise."

"Hmmm... I love you, Draco."

"I love you too, Hermione. Sleep."

With that Lord Draco Malfoy and Lady, Hermione Malfoy drifted off to blissful slumber in each other's arms.

Little did they know what was in store for them in the next morning. Their life was going to turn upside down and inside out.