Elaine's POV:

"We have about a half hour before the reception starts," Draco told me when we reached the castle. "You feeling okay, you look flushed?" Draco asked, placing his hand on my cheek to feel if I had a fever. "I'm fine, just hungry," I said, realizing I didn't eat at all yet. The two of us watched as our wedding guests stood and started making their way towards the castle.

One by one, we were able to greet all of our guests as they entered the castle and walked into the Great Hall. "Sweetie," my mom called, and she began crying. "Jason left?" she asked, holding a tissue up to her face. "Yes...he did," I said. I totally forgot that Jason was gone...and I really didn't want to be reminded. "Enough of that, Monica, you'll upset her," Mrs Weasley said to my mom, pushing her aside and pulling Draco and I in for a hug. "Congratulations both of you...welcome to the family Draco," Mrs Weasley said, kissing him right on the cheek.

Once Draco and I were done greeting everyone and saying 'hello', we all filed into the Great Hall. As soon as Draco and I walked in, we had our first dance. Under the bewitched ceiling of the Great Hall, nothing seemed to matter but him and I.

Once our dance was finished, I decided it was time to tell everyone I was pregnant. "Before this wedding gets into full swing, I'd like to make an announcement," I said as everyone took their seats to listen. "Draco and I are expecting! I'm pregnant," I said excitedly, and watched as everyone looked around at each other.

"You all knew already?" I asked loudly to the crowd. Mrs Weasley could be seen slapping George's arm. "Ow! It wasn't me, mum, it was him!" George yelled, pointing at the wall. Fred stood in a portrait, hiding behind someone else. "Sorry, Elaine, I have a big mouth you know that," Fred said, realizing his mother wouldn't be able to hit him as a painting. "Alright...well, that was a bit anticlimactic...so, let's all raise a glass to Draco and I and our baby," I said, raising a glass of water as I watched everyone else raise their glasses of champagne.

The wedding reception went by so fast. Of course, it was filled with memories, laughter, and complete joy, but after all the crazy planning and organizing, it sucked that it was over in just a few quick hours. "Come on, love...bride and groom leave first," Draco said, taking my hand as I talked and danced with Ron. Draco and I made our way through the crowd, saying goodbye to everyone as we went.

"We love you all!" I yelled as Draco and I left the castle hand in hand. Everyone waved and smiled at us from the front doors as we began to make our way down towards the gate.

"Wait, honey, I have to take these shoes off before we walk further," I said, pulling off my heels. The cool grass felt great on my sore feet as I continued to walk next to my husband.

"I can't believe you've been wearing those shoes all day...and you're pregnant," he said, taking my heels and holding them for me. "I know it wasn't the smartest move on my part my feet are killing me," I said, limping slightly from a very painful blister. "Come on, Mrs Malfoy, let's get you home," Draco said, grabbing my hand and disapparating once we got off Hogwarts' grounds.

Draco and I landed right in front of our apartment door, and, to no surprise, Draco picked me and carried me over the threshold. I kissed him as he gently placed me on our bed, and before I knew it, my dress was being taken off.

Draco and I had spent our honeymoon at home just the two of us. He was constantly surprising me with breakfast in bed, little gifts from the shops in Diagon Alley, and he even got me a tv. Of course, I had to set the tv up, but he knew I wanted one for when I was on maternity leave and he went to a muggle store by himself to purchase one. It was hilarious watching him become mesmerized at the tv.

The weeks and months after Draco and I got married were just wonderful. We both worked nonstop and were really doing our best to save money for when the baby was going to arrive. As my belly grew, and the days got colder (it was January 1st now, and the baby was due on January 16th), it became more and more uncomfortable for me to move around. My ankles were swollen all the time, and my stomach was just too big to fit in tighter spaces. Because of this, George gave me his desk so I could sit and work in the office instead of move up and down the stairs and in between the shelves.

Hermione and my parents were over constantly making sure I was doing okay and bringing me home cooked meals. Narcissa was also over quite a lot, bringing new baby clothes and items every time she came. I loved having everyone over, and it was really helpful for me since I was having trouble doing a lot of the things I would normally do.

Jason, on the other hand, was the opposite of helpful...he was no where to be found. After he left my wedding, he emptied his things from my parents' house and hasn't been heard from again. It was very unlike him to not even leave a note, but I suppose, after what he did at my wedding, I didn't really know him well at all.

As my due date grew closer, I got more and more nervous. Draco was constantly helping me calm my nerves and I knew he was even more exhausted than I was. He was always being called to work since they were very close to finding Pansy and whenever he wasn't working, he was helping me.

When my due date arrived...my baby did not, but some good news arrived instead. Around 2pm, I got a letter from Draco saying that he found Pansy and she was being sent to Azkaban immediately. I was absolutely relieved to hear that she was being locked up. Being a heavily pregnant woman who isn't so quick on her feet made me feel very vulnerable, especially when I was by myself. As I read the letter, there was a knock on my door. Of course, my first thought was that it was a family member, but when I opened the door, I was wrong...

"Hey Elaine," Jason said to me. I stood in my doorway, staring at him with the look of utter shock painted on my face.