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𝟓𝟔. 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄

Trigger warnings: none

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The months were passing by so quickly, that Draco didn't have the time to process them.

It was a hot morning of July and he was already at the St. Mungo's Hospital, waiting for the arrival of his first child.

The arrival of his son.

Draco was by Astoria's side, trying to give her strength. She was in pain, because the labour had already started. His mother was also with them.

''It's going to be alright, dear,'' Narcissa promised her. ''I know you can do this.''

Astoria nodded, not having the strength to form any words right now.

''How long will it take for her to be ready, nurse?'' Draco asked in worry, not able to bear the image of his wife being in pain.

''The baby won't be here for at least two more hours, sir," the nurse informed him.

Draco cursed under his breath, while still holding Astoria's hand. ''Just a little more, baby," he cooed. "You can do this. I'm right here, with you. Alright?"

Astoria nodded again, while Draco placed a small, tender kiss on her forehead.

''Mr. Malfoy?'' he heard another nurse call out his name.

''Yes?''

''There's someone here that really needs to see you. He says it's important."

Draco's eyebrows knitted in confusion. His wife was literally about to give birth. Who even dared to come here today and ask to see him?

''He's from the Ministry,'' she added. ''Mr. Nott.''

Draco was now even more confused. Theodore didn't work at the Ministry. Why would he lie like that?

''Tell him I'll be there in two minutes,'' he sighed, now really angry at Theodore.

The nurse nodded and left to go and find him.

''What is Theodore doing here?'' Narcissa asked. Astoria was also staring at him, waiting for an answer.

''I have no fucking idea! Couldn't he wait? Fuck!'' he hissed.

''Go, Draco,'' Astoria managed to breathe. ''I'll be alright. Just come back, soon.''

He nodded and gave her a quick kiss on her lips. ''I'll be back soon, baby,'' he promised and left the room.

When he got out in the hallway and saw Theodore, he couldn't help but clench his jaw in fury.

What could possibly be that important, that he chose today out of all the other days to tell him?

''What the fuck, Nott?'' he couldn't help but angrily ask him. ''Why are you here?''

Draco immediately noticed that Theodore was a mess. He looked like he hadn't slept in days.

''I'm sorry for bothering you on a day like this, but it couldn't wait, brother,'' he started.

''Well, then fucking tell me!'' he urged him. ''The baby could be here any minute!"