This takes place in about 2009, when Scorpius is three. Pairings are Lucius/Narcissa, Draco/Astoria. For Lexen, who's birthday is today (6/22). Hopefully you enjoy it! Also for the If You Dare Challenge of HPFC (Prompt #185: Cold, brisk winter air).
Narcissa sat outside Malfoy Manor in the cold, brisk winter air with Lucius, watching her daughter in law Astoria play with little Scorpius in the snow. The toddler was laughing and running, fast as his little legs would carry him. She watched in amusement as Draco came out to meet them, and Astoria was suddenly the one running, her husband chasing her around the snow covered grounds. She watched as Draco caught Astoria and the two fell to the ground laughing Scorpius fell next to his mother, crying "Snow angels, mummy! We can make snow angels!"
"That's right, Scorpius," Astoria smiled, moving her arms and legs back and forth against the snow. Scorpius copied her.
Narcissa laughed. "That girl is good for him," She told Lucius, who was watching in surprise as Draco joined his wife and son in making snow angels. "And they're teaching their son that there are more important things in life than blood status or wealth,"
Lucius nodded. "They're raising Scorpius well," he agreed.
"Nana Cissa, Grandfather Lucius!" Scorpius called, running over to them.
"Yes dear?" Narcissa asked her grandson.
"Come play!" He grabbed her hand and tried to pull her with him.
"Okay," Narcissa laughed, standing up. "Are you coming, Lucius?" She asked her husband.
"Narcissa…"
"Come on Lucius, try it," She told him, while Scorpius stood there impatiently, "Who knows? You might enjoy it,"
Lucius looked doubtful.
"Come on, Lucius, live a little!"
Sighing, Lucius stood. "I'm still not sure about this,"
"Nana, Grandfather, let's go! I want to make snow angels with you!" Scorpius cried impatiently.
Narcissa laughed. "We're coming, Scorpius,"
Scorpius nodded eagerly and ran towards his parents. Narcissa grabbed Lucius' hand and followed.
Before they had reached Draco and Astoria, however, a large snowball hit Lucius in the stomach. Draco was smirking and leaning down to gather more snow.
In moments, Lucius had launched a handful of snow at Draco, but instead hit Astoria, who was standing next to him. Soon, they were all throwing snowballs and laughing, Narcissa and Lucius against Draco and Astoria. Scorpius, who didn't quite understand the concept of teams but loved the idea of a snowball fight, ran around throwing snow at everyone. After a long while, they fell back into the snow, exhausted, and made snow angels, like Scorpius had asked.
. As they stood to go inside to change into dry clothes and eat lunch, Lucius smiled, and Narcissa knew that even if he wouldn't admit it, he had had fun.
