Chapter Two
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- Daddy, meet my lover.
First Year.
Dear Mum,
Everything is going so well at school. I am receiving the highest marks in the class except for Scorpius Malfoy, who for some reason I just can't beat. He keeps saying mean things to me, and teasing me about being better than me at classes. I hate him, Mum. I think I should punch him in the nose like you did his father.
I miss you very much, and Dad, of course. I have made a really good friends in Gryffindor. It's a little bit embarrassing when you walk into the common room and half your cousins turn and check that everything is alright with you. The worst moment of my life, ever, was when I started hanging out with my new best friend, Alicia, instead of our family, and James ran up and started asking her questions, pretending to be a good cousin. I hit him over the head like you told me not to when he was annoying me, but I honestly couldn't help it. Albus got a good laugh about it when I told him that night at dinner, he was sorted into Slytherin, you know, and is best friends with that stupid Scorpius.
Rose told me she was scared that she wouldn't get into Gryffindor but I promised her she would, and she did, with me! I was happy. Al was so nervous about what would happen if he got put into Slytherin but everything has turned out fine.
You won't be too disappointed if I don't beat Scorpius in all of my tests will you? Uncle Ron said you would at the platform and I don't want to let you down Mummy.
Love,
Estelle.
Dear Estelle,
I miss you so much sweetie, it feels odd waking up with only two lumps in my bed instead of the usual three!
I will be completely supportive and very, very proud of anything you achieve at Hogwarts. I don't mind that Scorpius is currently top of the class. It will give you a reason to test yourself and push yourself harder than before. As long as you pass all your classes, I will never have a reason to be disappointed in you.
Don't let Scorpius get under your skin, just ignore him. He's being a silly little boy and is not worth your time. You know what they say, when a boy picks on a girl it means he likes her.
I have heard all about your cousin's placement from your uncles Harry and Ron, they are both incredibly proud of their children, and I am also. We have amazing family, Elle, don't forget that.
You should post an owl to your father, he is quite upset he did not get even a little note. He is pouting with his dragons at the moment.
I know you told me not to send anything when I sent post, but this is a special day. You need to share some chocolate frogs with your new friend. What is she like? Who is her family? She is welcome to visit during the Christmas break if you want her to.
Love,
Mum.
Dear Daddy,
The school is just as amazing as you told me it would be! It's so big, I'm slightly frightened I'll get lost, or the stairs will move on me and I'll fall all the way to the bottom. I had a dream that happened, and I woke up a little bit scared. But don't worry, I had the toy Dragon you packed in my bag before we left, and I felt better in no time.
My classes are all really interesting and I'm excited about each of them.
Neville sends his love, I told him that I was sure you and mum would send your love back, but I would ask. It made him laugh, but I don't think I understand why.
I miss you Daddy. I can't wait for Christmas break when I get to see you again.
Love,
Estelle.
Second Year.
Dear Mum,
Scorpius pushed me over into the mud today. I grazed my knee but I didn't cry. Al got angry at him and pushed him into the mud before helping me up and taking me to get my knee healed. Scorpius is really stupid. I don't understand how he continuously beats me in classes. This year will sort that out.
I have to go now, tell dad I love him and miss him. Tell Tobias that I am really proud of him for receiving his Hogwarts letter on his birthday.
Love,
Estelle.
Dear Estelle,
Tobias sends his thanks, and Myra wants you to know that she will be at school in a few years, and she can't wait cause she misses you when you are gone.
I am meeting Draco Malfoy for a business lunch on Tuesday, we will probably end up talking about you two again. Hopefully his son won't be as mean after these fast approaching Christmas break.
Love,
Mum.
Sixth Year.
Dear Mum,
HELP! Scorpius told me he likes me today, and asked me to think about being his girlfriend. I stood there with a stupid expression on my face, and now he probably thinks he's an idiot for even thinking he liked me. I really like him, as you know, but I don't know what to do!
I'm going to fall into bed and suffocate myself now. I will finish this letter tomorrow.
MUM! Oh my Merlin! I agreed to go with Scorp to the coming Hogsmade weekend! I really like him. Don't tell dad! He will just freak.
School is going really well. I'm top of my classes again this year, Scorp is trying his hardest to beat me but is failing, of course. I didn't inherit your brains for nothing!
Can Scorp please come over for Christmas this year, with Mister Malfoy? I know you two are friends now, so it should be okay, right? He's having a hard time with dealing with his mother leaving and he doesn't want to leave his father at the Manor alone this time of year. Please mum?
Love,
Elle.
Dear Estelle,
That's wonderful news, darling! You have liked him for years now. Not that your father wants to even acknowledge that his little girl is growing up and having boyfriends.
I will tell your father that Draco and Scorpius will be joining us on Christmas Eve, staying the night and then joining the rest of the family on Christmas. Draco has agreed to this, I think he was quite relieved not to have to bother with pretending to be happy and have Christmas spirit this year, when we can take care of that for him.
You will have to tell your father that you and Scorpius are dating though.
Love,
Mum.
-Dear Daddy, -
-I am dating the infamous Slytherin playboy. -
-I really like him, and I think you will too. -
/scrapped.
-Dear Daddy,-
-You know that Scorpius and Draco are coming this year for Christmas, well, that is partially because I am dating Scorpius. I know you told me not to get entangled with him, because you have heard the stories and believe he will break my heart, but I believe…-
/scrapped.
-Dear Daddy,-
-I have a boyfriend. His name is Scorpius. Yes, the very same boy that has broken the hearts of half the female population of Hogwarts. And, yes, the very same boy whom spent the first few years at Hogwarts making my time upsetting..-
/scrapped.
Dear Daddy,
I can't wait to see you in a few weeks!
It is very exciting that Scorpius and Draco will be joining us.
They are still very upset about Scorpius' mother leaving.
Love,
Elle.
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"Hello, sir, my name is Scorpius. We have never been formally introduced," Scorpius said politely.
"Nice to meet you, lad. I am Charlie, I hope you feel at home here," Charlie said shaking the boys hand. Scorpius glanced over at Estelle with a questioning look in his eyes.
"I want you to meet my boyfriend, Scorpius," Estelle changed her tone on the word boyfriend, to give her dad the hint.
"What?!" Charlie cried out.
"You didn't tell him?" Hermione asked, shocked as her husband turned strange pink and red colours. Draco chuckled quietly in the background.
"You can't date this boy, I have heard all that stories about him and his many conquests. This is not acceptable. I do not approve," Charlie cried in outrage.
"I will date who I want to date, thank you very much," Estelle snapped at her father, then taking Scorpius' hand turned and stormed up the stairs dragging him along behind her.
"Well, that could have gone better," Hermione said, smoothing her hair back from her face.
"That was the best possibly reaction possible! I feel my Christmas cheer coming back already!" Draco joked with a smile, he waved his wand and elf hats popped onto his, Hermione's and Charlie's heads. Charlie glared up the stairs ignoring Draco's joke.
Hours later Estelle found herself alone in the kitchen with her father.
"I could wring his tiny little throat, and all these problems would go away," Charlie tried to joke, but there was violence in his tone that couldn't be disguised.
"Dad, please don't strangle my boyfriend," Estelle sighed as she filled the glasses she had taken from the cupboard with orange juice.
"You're my little girl, I don't like watching you grow up so quickly," Charlie replied downcast.
"Please stop it with the over protectiveness. I'm going to grow up either way, whether it's Scorp or some other guy whom you know nothing about. I thought you would prefer the boy you already knew, rather than the devil you don't," Estelle said. She looked to the floor. Obviously upset.
"You were supposed to be my little princess forever, when did that stop?" Charlie asked.
"I have to go now dad, I love you."
Charlie watched as his daughter walked away. He felt tears stinging his eyes, he had always known she would be a heartbreaker, he never realised it was his own heart that would break when she didn't need him anymore.
Dear Daddy,
I'm in love.
Like you and mum, like uncle Harry and aunt Ginny, like uncle Ron and aunt Luna.
I never thought it would be like this.
I wanted you to know first.
Love,
Elle.