This is something new I'm experimenting on this type of story. This is AU and thought to try something different than other fanfic. It will be DracoxAstoria with Drarry. (Meaning Draco with Astoria and she approves this approach).

Other than that, I do not write perfectly and I am aware my grammar is consists of past and present tenses mixed up. Simply tell me how to correct and I will fix it. I am also more than happy to work with a beta, even do the rest of the work myself. However, I am deaf, which is challenging since it isn't heard correctly or sounds don't exists. I might have mixed it up with ASL as well, forgive me.

At last, enjoy!

A sigh slipped out from Astoria Greengrass and it wasn't a happy one. Her dark green eyes bored into the blond of her fiancé. The way the wizard wasn't truly reading his book and dazed into the words without processing them into his thoughts. He appeared to be lost and she knew why.

"…marry me, Astoria? Be the love my life?" Seeing Draco held up the beautiful dark ring to compliment her pale skin and giving him the powerful smile on him.

She was shocked…he proposed to her. He cupped her hand with the box of the ring and stood close to her. Her thoughts ran through fast and it felt overwhelming at once.

Astoria shook her head, "Draco…I…if you really wish to marry me, you have to understand," She gulped, "The curse."

He frowned and puzzled by her wording, "The curse?"

She nodded, "It has been in for generations for my family. You know of my dead mother, correct?" Seeing Draco nodded along and uncertain where this would lead, "The curse is those who carry the child will suffer childbirth death. She managed to survive a year after I was born and it is impossible to defeat the curse. I'm afraid I will not be able to bear a child for you. Not one." She gulped so hard that it felt forever to swallow and found time to breathe afterward.

Draco still wanted her as his wife and he told her that they would find a way around it. Astoria was rather surprised that he still wanted her after the dark confessing. She knew her sister refused to be in a relationship, but she hadn't stopped researching to end the curse. All the witches suffered for what one person caused from the start.

Each day, Draco would sit down at his desk and tried to do his part of the research. She was worried to what it would do to him. The thought of unable to have a family of their own. Astoria stood up and left the room. She sought out for her sister and found her reading nearby the fireplace the Slytherin common room. Her sister was fixated on her research, despite the homework and studying around those times. She sat down and hugged her knees.

"Daph…I'm already destroying his happiness before our marriage could begin." Her voice nearly cracked, but she kept it together.

Daphne flipped a page and glanced up, "Then are you prepare to die? Leaving your child motherless likes us?" Her teeth gritted.

Her head shook, "No. But, he wants a family."

"Then get a surrogate or something. Adopt. We have plenty of options to go around childbirth nowadays." Daphne shrugged.

Surrogate sounded reasonable and she hummed.

"Surrogate sounds better."

"Then there's plenty books about them. I'd suggest you research, but do you have someone in mind?" Daphne glanced up.

Astoria shook her head, "Not yet. I will eventually. I will find someone before Christmas."

Her oldest sister sighed, but knew there wasn't a chance to turn around. They needed a solution to end the curse, but their lives weren't worth the risk. Their father raised them as much as he could, but until Daphne turned fourteen and ran off on them. The oldest took care of them and made sure they got through one day at a time. They had wealth, but living without parents was difficult part of their lives.

… … …

'…Surrogacy is often to what muggles' method when a couple is unable to conceive or adopt. The surrogates are not a source of living income, but the intended parents are expected to cover the expenses. Before that begins, they would have to settle agreements and make an arrangement before the surrogate becomes pregnant and carry their child.

In wizard society, there is a ritual that can be followed through and it allows the chosen surrogates to have a choice to accept the role or not. It is often considered private ceremonial and private tradition for a month. There are four parts of the ritual and the last part is to gift them for the sacrifice they could accept. In the wizard society, the selected surrogates are entitled to their rights to accept it or deny it.

Once they accept the role, the discussion must be dealt with and finalize an agreement to a plan. Unlike muggles' method, surrogates are expected to live with intended parents and agree to provide many children upon the agreement three of them. The surrogate may have a separate bedroom for their own privacy, but separate from a child can deprive their magical ability. Also, it can trigger suicide to the child due to lack of bond to their surrogate carrier. Unless they were killed or died for another reason, the child will be given a locket necklace of the carrier's hair to keep them from suicidal attempts.

To begin the ceremony, the need to send them a package in private…'

Astoria turned fascinated as she read on the instruction to do the proper ritual and ceremonial ways. She could see this could show she is serious and truly provide everything for the surrogate. The question was…who? Who'd be willing to provide her fiancé and her children? To be a part of parenting and more? She sat back on her chair and listed everyone she knew from her classes…none of them seem to be fitting. She knew they weren't mature enough or willing to become pregnant.

The reminder of her fiancé's sadness over what she told him. It was either to lose her or never have a family of their own. She knew how much it meant to Draco and that was the one thing appeared to be destroying him in half. Astoria bookmarked the page she was left off and closed it. She picked it up and decided to check the book out. She had no idea how this was going to work and accomplish before Christmas. It would be a perfect gift for Draco, she knew it would be.

… … …

Astoria was heading to the great hall and meeting her housemates at the table for breakfast. Her thoughts on surrogate selections weren't changed or someone stood out. It was not easy, but she knew she would figure it out. As soon as she walked through the door, she saw everyone there and doing their usual activities. Some people talked to their friends, others did their homework, and the rest were having their breakfast to start their day. Just looking did not help much for the witch and no one seemed to stand out. No one from the Slytherin looked trustworthy or willing to be accepting. The hufflepuff were risky since pregnancy should not be exposed immediately. The ravenclaw would find a way to work things out and it wouldn't be fair to Draco or her. Gryffindors were tricky since they have an issue with Slytherin.

Astoria wasn't thrilled with the lack of possible carrier. She joined her housemate and kept glancing around whenever she had the chance. She ate and talked with others, including Draco. Everyone was rather relaxed besides stressed from their finals.

She noticed someone spying on her fiancé. She checked into the spy and recognized the face. The way he wasn't aware of her catching him.

Harry Potter. The Chosen one. The Golden boy.

Astoria could see the way he was looking. He was sad. It didn't make sense to her why he would be sad. Especially towards Draco, that was something she was confused about. She finished up eating and headed out. Daphne noticed her sister leaving the table early and decided to join her sister. Her sister ran up and joined her side.

"'Ria, what are you doing? Class isn't starting yet." She fixed up her shoulder bag on her shoulder.

Her younger sister glanced over, "To see why he's looking at Draco."

Her brow rose, "Sis, you missed the fight last night."

Astoria froze and faced her sister, "Fight? What fight?"

"Draco was busy reading in the library and when leaving, he picked on Harry about being alone and Harry was usually responding. They were about to duel each other out until Draco called him out on family, but joked about lack of parents. Harry wasn't too thrilled for such comment. He acts like he has no family," She shrugged.

Astoria grabbed Daphne's arm, "Acts like he has no family? Does his mother not have a family?"

Daphne hummed, "I'm not certain. All Potters are killed or dead, so I'm not sure. I'm sure you can investigate on the family tree in the library."

Astoria nodded and dashed out to the library. Daphne blinked and realized where this might go. As she thought about it, Harry could only defend his dead parents. There was no mention of other family members and the closest attachment would be the Weasleys family. Perhaps…there was a way to live around the curse. If Harry has no family, but hurt with the lack of parents, it would allow Astoria and Harry to bond a family and closeness. It was the situation if Harry would accept first. Daphne smirked and decided to work some things around.

While Astoria headed to the library, she recalled one of the professors explaining how to locate a book and performing a spell to reveal. She did wonder if she could ask Draco without him suspecting a thing, but it would ruin the surprise. She knew her fiancé has issues with Potter, but what if she could change that all?

She finally reached the library and sought out for the book in its specific location. Once she collected it, she went into the back of the library to secure privacy. She sets her things down and exposed the book open. It was blanked, but those who tuned into the lecture that day…

"…now, once you have the book of historical family tree, you must think of that specific person, including yourself, and concentrate on them. It is pure focus, especially when it matters to a family recognition. It is not a simple spell to cast since it isn't a wand required. It is all the emotional, mental, and determination for these answers. The Book of Historical Family Tree will reveal itself to you, if you present what you seek. It will not present the answers of the family, if not to be taken seriously. This book holds the powerful resources and often, it will know you are either dark or planning to discover someone's secret family. Those situations are protected. It will be backfired. However, it knows your pure intention to why you wish to learn the person's family background and history. One person and that family name may not know such history and how powerful they can be. Other times, it can present normal family and specific details. These details will be given to you, if given good intention. These good intentions are known for good reasons and they know that spell by specific caster will be no danger to anyone."

Astoria breathed in and closed her eyes. She imagined Harry Potter in front of him and seeing him as a housemate, but someone as a possible candidate to become her surrogate and involving him in her family planning. She focused all the things she knew on facts…that he destroyed the Dark Lord. That he is a true Gryffindor and loyal to his friends, but also protective of his friends. That Harry Potter is a teacher of Defense Against Dark Art. That Harry Potter is like everyone else. Harry Potter…

There was a powerful surge pulled her closed to the book and a gasp escaped her lips. Her eyes forced open and saw the huge list of his family. She saw so much details, but realized the entire family tree listed all Potters and Nee spouses and Mee Spouses (Wizards spouse to Wizard Spouses). It showed Pureblood ran for generations until a couple generations ago. She saw some of the recognized name and former power in the known of Potter. Potters were known in the society and many others knew them well.

She got to the part of Harry James Potter, she followed over the mother's side of the family. They were all muggles except Harry's mother, who was a muggleborn. Astoria understood that Harry has an Aunt, Uncle, and a cousin. However, unlike the rest of the tree…the line to Harry was fading. Her finger traced the faded line that appeared to be transparent. The page flipped and revealed information provided without warning or disappearing information.

"Harry James Potter is related to Petunia Dursleys (Nee Evans, sister of Lily Potter [Nee Evans]) and Vernon Dursleys (Brother-in-law of Lily Potter [Nee Evans]) with the son, Dudley Dursleys (Cousin of Harry James Potter). Petunia Dursleys earned custody of Harry James Potter after the death of her sister and brother-in-law (James Potter – the father of Harry James Potter). Harry James Potter does not consider Petunia, Vernon, and Dudley Dursleys as a family. He views them as relative and not a home. There is no family bond from the beginning of custody day one. Harry James Potter does not accept them as given title of Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin. He acknowledges their existence than family."

Astoria's cheeks turned cold and white, "Merlin…they must have hated him for killing his mother or whatever nonsense," She whispered, "…poor Harry…" That broke her heart to see the lack of family bond, it's what kept her mother alive long enough until she was born.

Astoria flipped back the page and saw all the other family members of Harry's. They were all dead. Not a single magical wizard or witch alive. She noticed the years on some of the closer generations like aunts and uncles and grandparents were much close or exactly the same. Her hand reached over, but she froze.

"No," Gulped, "I won't pry anymore unless he gave me permission. Thank you Book of Historical Family Tree. You have honored me greatly." Astoria nodded and the book glow in its soft golden aura and vanished the family tree of Potters'.

The witch closed the book and breathed in. This was a lot to consider, but now, the information showed her that Harry never have a proper family bonding or a true family to turn to. Despites of Weasleys family involved, he never belonged to them. Her hands trailed over the title and how beautifully written in silver to compliment in leather. A smile tugged a little to know she was choosing the right one.

She gathered her bag and grabbed out a parchment and quill. She prepared the Letter of Ritual and kept it in peaceful message. She suspected that Harry might not have experienced enough knowledge of Rituals and Traditions of Pureblood way due to muggle raised. She knew his friends will guide him and simply allow him to decide for himself. She already has the first part of the ritual to send the letter with.