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Chapter 1: The Diagnosis

Draco Malfoy was pacing outside of his bedroom while his mother, his sister in law and a Mediwitch and the family Healer were tending to his wife who was giving birth to their son. The pregnancy was a difficult one and Draco was on wits end.

Since after the war, it hadn't been easy on Draco. If it hadn't been for Harry, Draco and his family would be behind Azkaban's walls, never to see daylight again. Draco worked hard to gain his respect and dignity at his job in the Ministry, he was working with magical artifacts and law enforcement with Hermoine Weasley nee Granger and surprisingly they worked well and were civil to each other. He even worked with Harry from time to time. The former rivals buried the hatchet and begun a friendship, much to Ron's disappointment.

Draco and Astoria got together in Draco's last year of school. They married shortly after she graduated. Harry and Hermoine as well as a few Draco's closest friends, Blaise and Pansy mostly, along with Daphne and Draco's parents and the Greengrasses were in attendance. It was a small, simple intimate wedding. But it fine with the Malfoys. They were on the negative side of the limelight for long enough.

When Astoria found out she was pregnant, everyone was excited and prepared for the new baby. But when she was two weeks in, her health turned for the worse, although she was taking the necessary prenatal care for the baby. Draco noticed she wasn't as energetic as she had been, barely able to hold any food down, was constantly fatigued. Nothing helped. As the pregnancy progressed, the worst her health became.

Draco dreaded the fact that he may lose his wife and child. He was a bundle of nerves. A strong hand landed on his shoulder and he met with an emerald green gaze.

"Draco, they'll be all right. " Head Auror Harry James Potter said comforting the blonde.

"I just worry, her health hasn't been the best." Draco said. "What if they dont..."

"Draco, they'll be ok. Don't worry about this. Trust me I remember when Ginny had ours, I wanted to pull my hair out."

"I can understand that," Lucius said. "I remember driving Severus crazy with my pacing and questions. He wanted to strangle me and almost did. What stopped him was your cry Draco." Draco was about to say something when the Mediwitch came out. She didn't look too happy.

"Mr. Malfoy...your wife is fine but..."

"What happened to the baby? Why don't we hear it crying?" Lucius asked.

"He can't Lord Malfoy. " The Mediwitch said sadly. "And I checked his eyes. He won't be able to see or speak. The nerves are damaged." Draco sobbed and sank to his knees. His son was mute and blind. He would never be able to see the wonders of the world. He would never be able to speak his mind. Draco felt his heart break and he cried. He felt strong arms support and hug him close. Draco just let go, gripping onto the person holding him and whispering words of comfort. He didn't have to look up to see who was holding him. Just the voice alone told him who it was: Harry.

"Draco, go see your family." Harry said. "Hold your son, show him how much he means to you, be there for him, love him no matter what. You will overcome this, you'll see."

Draco nodded and with a final hug they separated and Draco went to the room and saw a very tired and pale Astoria holding a royal blue bundle.

"Draco, come and meet your son. Would you like to hold him?" Draco nodded and sat down next to his wife who handed him the baby. Draco held his son tight and hugged him. He was tiny but he had the Malfoy features. But the Mediwitch's diagnosis replayed in his head. His little boy was mute and blind. He knows that the news would break the hearts of his mother, his mother in law, his sister in law, and his wife. His father and father in law would be angered and may not want his son as their Heir. Pure he was but he wasn't perfect. He would be considered to be deformed. But Draco didn't care, this was his baby, his little boy, blind and mute be damned. He loved him.

"Scorpius, my little scorpion. I'm your daddy and I'll always be there for you no matter what. I'll always love you." With another hug, Draco closed his eyes and silent tears fell.

OK it's short but there will be more! Answer by review: should this be a Harry/Draco or a Scorpius/Lily? The most popular choice wins.