In the last chapter
"Kids! Calm down." My husband ordered firmly, shutting the five up as I rubbed my stomach. "One at a time, yes everything is alright, Quidditch not for nine months, he's throwing up because soon, you will have a new brother or sister."
"I smell a bet!!"
"James Sirius Potter-Malfoy you will not gamble at this school!" I said as I looked at him. James bowed his head but behind his back I knew that he was crossing his fingers. I made a note to remind Drake to speak to them later. As for now, I was on cloud nine. I was pregnant, had kids who loved me and a husband who worshipped the ground I walked on. Could it get any better?
Chapter 2: Papa's Princess
Upon hearing the news of the new baby, everyone was excited and making preparations for newest arrival. The older kids were all chatting away about the new arrival that was due and it seemed to the parents that everything was ok. But there were a little green monster: Lily. She thought that the new baby would take their parents and family away from them. After the baby was born, Lily would no longer be the baby. She would no longer be her Papa's princess or her Daddy's little phoenix. She would be a big sister. She wasn't too crazy about the baby taking all the attention from her and she even had a tantrum or two.
She got scolded by her Daddy and her brothers for it. However, her Papa said nothing at all. She thought that he didn't care about what was going on.
In reality it was the opposite. He remembered going to Molly about this and she had informed him on what he needed to know and how to deal with it. He remembered the conversation:
"Draco…Headmaster….How can I help you?" A shocked Molly Weasely asked as she admitted Draco into the house. Draco smiled and thanked her for the tea that she offered.
"Molly, Harry and I are having a baby but I think Lily's not all right with it."
"Well Headmaster, what seems to be wrong?" Molly asked with a smile. She knew exactly was wrong with her granddaughter but she wanted the Headmaster to figure it out for himself. The thing was, Draco knew that she had this in mind. Crafty woman…
"She's been trying to get the wrong kind of attention…"
"And why would that be Headmaster?"
"Perhaps that she feels invisible." Draco answered and Molly nodded for him to continue. "That she feels that everyone will leave her, that she will be replaced."
"Exactly, so what do you think you should do Headmaster?"
"Tell her…no…show her that what she fears will never happen. That she will be loved no matter what…You're right. But when's the time I should…"
"You're her Papa, you'll figure it out." Molly said with a kind smile. Draco finished his tea, thanked her and bid her good-bye. Ron walked in from the kitchen and blinked.
"I could have sworn Draco was here."
"He was Ronald."
"What's wrong with him?"
"Nothing, just wanted advice on how to deal with sibling rivalry."
"Oh I remember that. I had to go through that with Hugo."
"Well, now it's Lily's turn."
"I can't believe I'm saying this but, I wish Draco lots of luck."
"I know that everything will be all right Ronald, you'll see."
When Draco returned, he immediately went to go on a search for his daughter. But not before he went to check on Harry who was perfectly fine, for the boys were with him but he looked worried.
"Drake, I can't find Lily anywhere." He said softly. "The boys and I searched everywhere."
"We even checked the Map Papa," James said as he showed the Map to Draco. Draco had to smile. The girl managed to mask her location. Clever girl! He thought. He turned to Harry and smiled.
"It's a theory, but I think I know where she is."
"Drake, please find her, I'm really worried."
"Don't worry Ryie. It's not good for you or the baby. I'll be back soon." With that he kissed his beloved and left the room. There was one place where he could think of…
Lily managed to sneak away from the others when they had been busy and went to the lake to skip rocks. She had seen her Papa do it and she found out that she liked it too. She had no idea that she had a stalker.
"It would skip better if you chose a smooth flat stone." A deep voice said to her left. She turned and smiled a bit. Standing there, in his Headmaster's robes, (minus the dorky hat Dumbledore wore and the robes are more fashionable and shorter…think Johnny Depp's Sleepy Hollow outfit in green, black and silver) with his long silver blond hair tied up into a nice ponytail, was her Papa.
"Oh, I had no idea that I was missed." She said as she looked for a smooth stone. Draco looked down at her and blinked. Molly was right. My little princess is jealous. He knew but he wanted to hear it from her.
"Lily, why would you think that?" Draco asked as he helped her look. "You know that your Daddy and I, as well as your brothers love you very much. We'd miss you like mad."
"But the baby…"
"Is that what this is about?" Draco asked with a soft laugh. "Lily, do you honestly believe that you would be replaced by the baby?" When she nodded Draco chuckled and picked her up, hugging her quickly then setting her down. "There is no way that will ever happen."
"You say that now but I know it will happen." Lily said angrily as she skipped her stone hard and far. Draco watched it go and whistle a bit.
"That was all right," He said with a smirk. "For a beginner…"
"Think you can do better?" Lily grinned. Draco tilted his chin upwards a bit as if to say 'watch this' and skipped the stone he found. It went farther than Lily's.
"See," He said with a small bow. "I still got it." Lily smirked and splashed water into her Papa's face. He blinked at this and splashed her back. Lily squealed and with that, the two played in the water for a bit. They ended up wet and laughing at each other. Both of them looked like drowned cats but they were happy. She hugged him tight and sighed.
"I love you Papa." She whispered into his shoulder. Draco hugged her tight and kissed her on the forehead.
"I love you too, Lily." Draco whispered as he stroked her hair. "Now let's get inside and get changed before we catch a death of cold." Lily smiled and placed her hand into his. She and Draco walked to the castle and into the family room in where Harry and the boys were waiting with towels and hot chocolate. Draco accepted his towel and beverage after he had changed his clothes, taking a seat by the fire. When Lily came out, freshly changed, she looked at her daddy and hugged him.
"I'm sorry Daddy." She said. Harry held her and smiled.
"It's alright my little phoenix." He said with a smile. "Just do me one favor: remember that we love you very much and if you ever do that again I will chase you down and show all your friends your baby pictures."
"DADDY!" Lily yelled over the laughter. "You wouldn't…"
"Try me," Harry challenged. Lily stuck out her tongue and sat next to Draco, who hugged her close and stroked her hair.
"Don't worry my little princess," He purred. "I'll protect you."
"Papa, will I always be your princess?" Draco looked down at her and after kissing her on her forehead, smiled.
"Always."
Author's Note: I know it's a bit short, sorry. But I figured something heartwarming would be nice.
