Author's Note: this seems so right to do, so I went with it, it'll be a bit on the short side but bear with me. And After DH (not to be confused with my other story) I love Epica's Sancta Terra and the song inspired me. No I don't own Harry Potter or the lyrics they're both done deals.

Chapter 1: Rescue and Discoveries

Astoria Malfoy née Greengrass was walking with her sister Daphne, her son Scorpius and her mother in law Narcissa in Diagon Alley, shopping. The older Malfoy males were in Knockturn Alley but Scorpius was utterly bored out of his mind. He hated shopping with the women. He envied his father and grandfather and while the women chatted over their latest buys, Scorpius made his move. Silently he slipped away from them and walked to Flourish and Blots. On the way, he saw a new shop. It was a music shop! Scorpius loved music as much as one would love Qudditch. He himself played the piano and enjoyed it immensely. He composed himself, making sure he didn't show too much excitement, and walked in. He looked over the many instruments, fingered the keys to a few pianos but stopped dead as a heavenly voice reached his ears...

"A place which I have searched a thousand times
To finally free myself
Forever wasn't ever long enough
I will refrain..."

He recognized the melody and the lyrics. It was to one of his favorite bands. His grandfather didn't approve but it was Scorpius' pleasure. Now, to double it, this heavenly voice...he made his way towards the voice and felt his heart beat quicken with each step...

"I feel a passion washing over me
To she'd the skin I'm in
This evolution will empower me
Now truth begins"

"And you will not find me
I am safe in here
I'm where I want to be"

The voice and music led him to a room where singers sang. In it, was a petite pretty girl. Her dark auburn hair fell in gentle cascades, beautiful almond shaped eyes with fine lashes were closed. Her beautiful lips, a beautiful rosé pink were full...she was angelic and Scorpius was smitten! Although they were both young, (the girl looking to be just eleven and Scopius thirteen) Scorpius decided then and there he had found his chosen. He realized that no matter what, he couldn't tear himself away from her. Hell, he didn't want to...

"Excuse me young man," The shopkeeper said, rousing Scorpius from his thoughts. "Are you Scorpius Malfoy?"

"I am,"

"Your family's waiting for you." The shopkeeper said. Scorpius looked sheepish then looked to where the girl was. She was still singing and Scorpius hated that he had to leave, family be damned.

"Miss Lily comes here often young sir." The shopkeeper said. "She sings beautifully doesn't she?"

"Yes she does," Scorpius agreed. "Where are her parents?"

"Her mother plays Professional Qudditch. Her father, I heard, was recently appointed as the new Headmaster of Hogwarts."

"And of Miss Lily?"

"She is to go to her first year there." The shopkeeper said. Scorpius thanked the shopkeeper for his information, filing it in the back of his mind. He walked passed his family, disregarding their calls. He was a man on a mission.

"Ok, what happened to Scorpius?" Daphne asked her sister.

"I have no idea. Excuse me Shopkeeper?"

"Yes Ms. Malfoy?"

"What happened to my son?"

"I know the lad is a bit young but love at first sight can come for anyone."

"What are you talking about?"

"He heard Miss Lily sing and the lad was smitten."

"Did she cast magic on him?"

"Ms. Malfoy, Miss Lily harms no one. She's only eleven. But I've never heard anyone else sing like her. No one has."

"Oh?"

"She's a natural talent. And she's quite a witch. But my room prevents from any magic spells to be cast. If your son is enchanted, it's because he fell for her." Astoria listened what the shopkeeper said and thought about it. It was possible for love at first sight to happen, hell it happened to her. When she saw Draco with new eyes, she fell for him. Of course, with the war going on, it wasn't the best time for anyone. The one who had it hardest, was Harry Potter. She wasn't exactly friends with him, but she held him in highest regard.

"What is her last name?"

"I never got it. All I know is her first name. But like I told the young sir, she does come often. In fact, she's to attend Hogwarts this year and her Father's the newly appointed Headmaster." Astoria didn't know that there was a new Headmaster. For the longest, it had been Prifessor McGonagall. Now to hear that she had stepped down to make room for an entirely new person is a bit unnerving. She thanked the shopkeeper and after grabbing her sister by the arm, ran to find her husband and her father in law. They were in Florish and Blots.

"Where's Scorpius?" Astoria asked her husband. Draco looked at his wife bemused and pointed to where their son was reading with fervor. Satisfied, she turned to her husband again. "Draco, did you know there was a newly appointed Headmaster at Hogwarts?"

"No Tori," Draco said gently. "That is impossible. Information like that has to pass through proper channels..."

"Couldn't it have been made quiet?"

"Possible, but that would be quite a pain to cover up." Draco said. "Father, you're still a member of the school board?"

"As far as I can recall," Lucius said. "I'll look into it." With that he apparated out. Astoria and the others returned home, unnoticed by the shopkeeper of the music shop. He waited til they were out of earshot and eye sight before dropping his Glamor charms. Where a meek, lanky man with straw colored hair stood, smirked Charlie Weasley.

"All right Lily angel, they're gone."

"Oh thank Merlin." She said. "The young blonde was cute though."

"Oh, good eye. His name's Scorpius."

"You're not mad that..."

"You like a Malfoy? No, we don't choose who we love. Our hearts do. It just happens"

"Thank you for everything Uncle Charlie. I'm glad Daddy bought this place, I love it."

"Don't worry, it'll be yours one day. Until then, I'll take good care of the place. Now you better get going, Harry said he's taking you to get your supplies for school. He's at Madame's getting fitted for his Headmaster robes."

"Thanks Uncle Charlie! Love you!" With that, she ran to the robe shop and found her father.

"Daddy! Are you done yet?"

"Hopefully soon, I feel like a pin cushion." The Savior of the Wizarding World grumbled. He heard his daughter's giggle as she stepped onto the stool next to him.

"Ah, Miss Lily, excited for school?"

"Yes Madame," She said kindly with a smile. "I've heard so many things..."

"What are you doing here you Death Eater scum?!" Lily heard some people shout. "You're lucky Potter showed mercy on your family!" Lily ran out, despite her father's calls and saw a few wizards and witches yelling and throwing stones at a man with white blond hair. He was kneeling and blocking, trying to defend himself from the stones that were either thrown or spelled at him. Lily weaved her way through the mob. The closer she got the louder it got.

"My son is dead because of you!"

"Why the hell are you still working for the Governors?"

"They should've taken you to Azkaban and gave you the Kiss!"

"You should've died with the Lord you served so well!" A witch cried ready to cast another stone but Lily blocked her way. "Miss Potter, please, I don't want to hurt you."

"Who the hell are you to cast judgment on this man?" She demanded. "Why are you all stuck in the past huh? What's done is done, let it go! Now get the hell out of here, all of you!" The mob grumbled and glared, but walked away. Lily turned to the man and felt bad. He was pretty banged up. She held out her hand and waited. Lucius looked up at the girl who stood up for him and allowed her to help him up. Neither of them said a word as she lead him to a seat outside the ice cream palor and tended to his wounds. Lucius couldn't believe this girl, she had a heart and spirit that was pure and unbiased. She had no idea of who he was, but she came to his defense just because she saw something that was unjust to her.

"Thank you, Miss...Potter was it?"

"You're welcome, but please, call me Lily."

"May I ask why you don't wish to be addressed by your last name?" Lucius asked. Lily looked at him evenly, not intimated by him in the least.

"Because I want to be accepted by my own merit, not just because of my last name." She said. "I will not be treated differently just because of my name. It's not what defines me." Lucius admired her words. Too bad he didn't teach Draco that and too bad he didn't apply her philosophy himself. He would've been better off. He watched her work and looked her over. She was a petite thing, but very pretty. Her emerald eyes reflected her intelligence, power and nature. She would be a knockout when she matured but she wasn't like the other girls her age or social standing. Lucius went to many social events and he remembered how the girls her age acted and it sickened Lucius. They were full of themselves and inferior to his line. They went with whatever was told to them, basically kissed ass. He noticed that Lily would challenge anything or anyone, she didn't care who it was. Lucius was about to say something more until a man with familiar eyes and scar approached them with a burly red haired man in tow.

"Lord Malfoy,"

"Mr. Potter," Lucius said calmly to the ravenette, then turned to the redhead. "Mr. Weasley."

"Malfoy," Ron said shortly. "Lily come on, we're leaving."

"No Uncle Ron, he's hurt." Lily said, returning to her work. Harry watched his daughter and kept silent. Ron was growing red in the face.

"Harry,"

"Ron, go on ahead, we'll meet you at the Burrow." Harry said. Ron bit back a curse and left. Lucius nodded his approval and relaxed.

"How did this happen?" Harry asked in concern.

"Another mob, another stoning." Lucius drawled. "They won't break me, I've been through worse Mr. Potter, as you recall." Harry nodded and nodded as he saw his daughter putting her supplies away.

"All right you're good as new." Lily said as she replaced the last of her supplies into her shoulder bag. "You take care now Lord Malfoy." She turned to leave but a pat on her hand stopped her. She looked up at the blond, who graced her with a genuine smile.

"You may call me Lucius, my dear. It's the least I can allow you, for helping me." Lily looked at him and with a kind smile and a gentle squeeze of his hand she left with her father, who just nodded to the blond in farewell. Lucius got to his feet and made his way home, where his family was waiting. Narcissa was about to get to her feet but Lucius shook his head and sat down, deep in thought. He had a lot to make up for. After a moment, he went to his study and didn't come out.

Lily and her father went to the Burrow and Harry did some thinking of own. Out of all of his children, Lily was the most like him. She had her own mind and will she was determined to make her own way in the world, to be seen for her own deeds and not for who she was related to. He couldn't berate her for what she did. He would've done what she did. She had a good heart and he wasn't going to change that. What roused him was the sound of a slap! He looked up and saw his daughter sporting a red handprint on her cheek and his wife looking pissed.

"No daughter of mine will associate with those people!" Ginny huffed. Both Harry and Lily glared at her. She was about to slap her again but Harry grabbed her wrist.

"Don't you dare hit her again Ginerva." He said coldly. He hated any form of abuse, having endured it with the Dursleys and he would be damned if his daughter suffered it. Ginny turned on her husband.

"Harry, she..."

"She did what was right Ginerva." Harry said. "She helped someone in need. I don't give a flying fuck who it is!"

"If it was you know who..."

"Wouldn't happen cause he'd dismiss her. Tom was way too proud to ask for help. He'd die first."

"She's not to associate with them Harry and that's it." With that she went back to the kitchen to help her mother with the food. Harry turned to his daughter and had a look of determination on his face.

"Lily, you can befriend whoever you want, no matter the house or family. I will love you no less for it. Lets get our things and leave. We can stay in Hogwarts until school begins. So you don't ride the train for your first year. Let's get going." With that, Harry escorted his daughter to the door and was about to leave when he heard his wife.

"Where are you two going?!"

"Far away from you!" Harry snapped. With that they were gone.

Oh, yea, forgot to mention the abuse and Ginny bashing. Sorry about that. More to come so stay tuned!