It was early in the morning and Draco was busy packing the car so they could drive up to near where Astoria's sister lived in Yorkshire for her wedding. He absolutely hated having to go the muggle way but it was the only option seeing as Astoria was too sick to apparate and Scorpius was too young to both apparate and ride a broom. It really sucked actually, especially considering the journey was at least 4 hours which was far too long to spend travelling, especially in a car, on roads full of muggles.
"You don't like car journey's either, do you?" Draco asked, seeing Cynthia take a potion once he had finished packing the cars.
"Not at all. I get car sick on long Journey's." She answered after she'd swallowed the potion.
"Well that's two of us then," Draco answered. "Hopefully, the potion will help you." He continued. Cynthia was like a younger sister to him so he cared about her.
"Yes. I hope so. It normally at least stops me from throwing up." She answered.
"That's something then." He responded, pausing. "Are Astoria and Scorpius ready yet?"
"They should be soon."
"Oh good. I'd really like to get the journey done with."
"So would I." Cynthia agreed.
A few minutes later both Astoria and Scorpius had come down the stairs, both ready to go. "Let's get going now," Draco told everyone in a slightly sour tone, although unintentional.
"Are you okay?" Astoria asked, noticing his far from cheery mood.
"I just hate car journeys." He grumbled.
"I know. Come on. We'll get it over with and I'll cheer you up when we get to the cottage." She answered before they all got into the car.
"The journey went smoothly for about an hour until they hit some slow but moving traffic. "Why can't muggles find some other way to get around?" Draco asked, annoyed about the traffic.
"I don't know. I never listened in muggle studies." Astoria answered.
"No. Neither did I." Cynthia added.
"Well, that makes 3 of us. I wish we could use magic but people would see." Draco answered, knowing they had to be responsible regarding their use of magic. "I guess this means our journey will be longer." He continued grumpily.
"Hopefully not by much," Cynthia answered as she was already feeling a little sick.
The journey went on with them eventually getting out of the slow moving traffic. "Dad. I need the toilet." Scorpius said, slightly worried about how Draco would react as this would make the journey longer.
"You're worse than the girls Scorpius!" He exclaimed, pausing before continuing in a softer tone. "We'll stop at the next service station."
"Draco!" Astoria exclaimed, slightly offended. "Me and Cynth can't help having smaller bladders than you."
"No. I know you can't." He answered. "Cynth. No witty comment?" He asked, knowing she would normally give one after he'd said something about her.
"No. I don't feel good."
"Maybe a stop will do you some good." Astoria offered, knowing how her friend got car sick.
"Maybe." She answered.
About 10 minutes later they stopped at a service station and Scorpius Cynthia and Astoria went to the loo's while Draco decided to stand outside as it would get hot just sitting in the car and waiting for them.
After Cynthia had finished she went outside and stood beside Draco to get some fresh air.
"Where's Astoria and Scorpius." He asked.
"Astoria's still in the loo and I told Scorpius to wait for her."
"Is she okay?"
"Yeah, she said she was really desperate so it's just taking her a while because of that."
"Oh, Okay. She should have told me instead of letting herself get desperate." Draco answered, sighing. "How are you feeling now?"
"She probably didn't want to annoy you. And better."
"She shouldn't worry about that. I love her." Draco answered. "That's good that you're feeling better Cynth."
A couple of minutes later Astoria and Scorpius came out to Draco and Cynthia. "Ready?" Astoria asked them.
"Yes. We were just waiting for you both." Draco answered.
"Oh okay. Sorry I took so much time." She apologised.
"It's fine Astoria," Draco reassured as they walked back over to the car together.
"Cynthia, do you want to sit in the front?" Astoria asked, hoping it may help her car sickness.
"If you don't mind."
"Of course I don't," Astoria answered before they got in the car and continued with the journey.
Fortunately, they made it to the cottage without any more traffic or delay. "Do you want me to help unpack?" Cynthia asked Draco, as she knew he would have to unpack the muggle way due to the risk of muggles seeing something they shouldn't if not.
"That would be good Cynth." He answered as Astoria and Scorpius opened up the cottage and went inside.
After the luggage had been taken in Cynthia decided to take Scorpius with her to the shop as she knew Draco and Astoria wanted some time to themselves.
"Can we play Pokémon go?" Scorpius asked once they were outside the cottage.
"What is Pokémon go?" Cynthia asked.
"Pass me your phone and I'll show you." He answered.
"Uh, okay," Cynthia answered and passed her mobile to Scorpius who downloaded the game for them, after which they walked down to the shop, catching Pokémon as they went and did the same on the way back.
"That was fun Scorpius," Cynthia told him when they were back outside the cottage.
"I know right. Can you not tell dad though. He'll probably disapprove of my muggle behaviour."
"Of course I won't. It'll just be our little secret." She answered honestly before they went back to the cottage.
