The Scorpion and the Rose
Summary
Scorpions and Roses were not a usual combination. In fact, most people thought that the Scorpion would crush the Rose. But who would have thought that the sweet, beautiful rose would have more than a few thorns?
Chapter 1
A Very Important Person Is Born
October 26, 2006
"Astoria, dear, you did a wonderful job," Healer Swatson smiled down at her flushed patient.
"Thank you, but where is my daughter?" Astoria Malfoy nee Greengrass looked determinedly at her husband, Draco Malfoy, and trusted Healer.
The two shared a nervous glance.
Astoria had always had an impressive imagination, and when she saw this, she started thinking way out of proportion.
"No! No! The baby has been kidnapped? Then where are the Aurors? Draco Lucius Malfoy, I swear, if something happens to her-"
"Astoria, nothing has happened to the baby. But, well, you see…" Draco stumbled upon his words.
"Malfoy…" Astoria said threateningly, already reaching for her wand.
"Please remember that that is also your last name. Anyways, the problem is that well, your 'daughter' is more of a-"
"Bloody hell! I've given birth to a He-She!" Astoria bellowed.
"No! Astoria, we have a son!" Draco said, looking a little disgusted. "He-She, my ass."
Astoria blinked. Then she started laughing.
Draco looked at her, insulted. "What is she doing?"
Healer Swatson snickered. "I believe that it is called, 'cracking up'."
Astoria giggled. "I-can't-believe-that you were-SCARED-to tell me!" She snorted.
Draco stared at her. "Me? Scared? Of you? Oh, no way. I mean, look at you! You're all, frail, and brittle.' He stopped at the look she was giving him. 'I meant gorgeous, and amazing."
His wife rolled her eyes and ignored him. She turned to Healer Swatson. "So. Where exactly is my son? Could I see him please?"
The Healer smiled, and nodded her head. "Of course. I'll go get him," and she left.
This left the awkward couple looking at everything other than each other.
"So-" Astoria began, but she was interrupted by a pair of lips. She smiled against them and succumbed to her husband. The pair was in obvious bliss. It was just a gentle kiss, but one could just see how much love there was between the two.
"Ahem." The two instantly jerked away from each other and looked sheepishly at the Healer.
She rolled her eyes at the pair. "Here." She handed Astoria the baby, and left the family.
"Oh, Draco," Astoria spoke, her voice filled with adoration. "He's perfect."
Surprisingly, Draco didn't respond snottily. "He is," he murmured.
Their son had a wisp of blonde hair similar to Draco's, and when he opened his eyes, they were his father's. But something about his facial features resembled Astoria's- the bone structure? There was no doubt that this was their child.
"Erm…We're not going to name him Cassiopeia are we?" Draco asked.
"Of course not! My son will not have a girl's name,' Astoria replied. 'Hm. How about…Helios?"
She was met by a blank stare.
"I guess not. How about Hernando?" She smiled sheepishly.
Draco shook his head.
"Hyperion?" she offered.
At this, Draco paused. "What is with you and the letter H? But I like that name."
Astoria awarded him with a blinding smile. "Same here. But I don't love it. So that shall be his middle name. You know…"
"What?"
"I was going to suggest Harry," she said this slyly.
Draco stared at her.
"Kidding?"
Stare.
"I love you?"
Blink.
"Fine then. Harry is his name. Harry Hyperion Malfoy. I like it. It has a ring to it."
"NO!"
"Kidding."
"Oh."
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…Scorpions."
"What?"
"Scorpius!"
"Draco."
"No, look here. He is a Scorpio, so we will name his Scorpius." Draco looked around imperiously.
"…Okay."
"Wait, what?"
"I said okay. Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy. Catchy."
"I know."
"Don't brag, Draco."
"Okay, Astoria."
"Ahem." Healer Swatson grinned at the three.
"Hey there, Healer Swatson! Guess what we named Scorpius!"
"I'm assuming his name is Scorpius," she grinned wryly at the excited father.
"How'd you know-oh, wait," Draco thought back. "Ohhh, I see. Anyways his full name is Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy."
"Lovely."