Hey, ya'll listen there is no love triangle in this story, that was just a list of characters in the introduction. Please don't forget to review! I love to hear from the readers...
Without further ado, I present
Raise me Up
"You have to eat buddy, if you want to go to Diagon Ally today and meet your uncle Blaise and your friend James. You have to eat all the oatmeal in the bowl." Draco explained patiently as Scorpius turned his head away refusing to take another bite.
It was eight in the morning and Draco was trying to feed his son breakfast while reading him stories. Today they were looking at the colorful illustrations of Jack and the Magic Beanstalk. Both of them sat on the couch with the baby on his father's lap, looking up at him with a wounded expression like he had just demanded he climb Mount Everest.
Draco sighed and settled the little boy safely on the sofa before getting up to clean up. Scorpius would remain entertained with the new gifts he got from his Godmother just yesterday. Ginny Potter had spoilt his son to the point of no return, he quirked his lips in amusement as he thought of the delivery of the newest gifts.
Ginny had barged into his house with Potter trailing behind her meekly and told Draco point blank that if he made a fuss over the toys she would Avada him and then there was no turning back…
And now Scorpius had two specially designed life size dolls, one a tiger and the other a penguin. Both custom designed for him by George Wesley, they were colorful and they were safe for him.
He had to admit George had done a wonderful job, with these toys Draco didn't fear that Scorp would put them in his mouth and choke and not be able to make a sound because they were fully equipped with special needs children's guidelines, also the toys kept him entertained by singing silly songs and talking to him. Draco wanted to invest in this very special creation, which was one of the reasons why he was visiting Diagon Alley today to talk to George.
Draco rushed through the house packing Scorpius bag to take with him, in went his seizure medication and injections and potions along with small brightly colored toys and big, large illustration books to keep both the young children entertained, usually Draco was more wary about letting children who did not have a similar condition playing with Scorpius because more often than not they didn't understand his son's quirks.
But James was an exception, at the age of six he was like an over protective elder brother to his son. Often when Scorp stayed over at the Potters it was James who reminded his parents that it was time for his medication.
Though it was rare that Draco ever left his son alone, he was far too precious. It wasn't like the baby had a problem staying away from his father; Scorpius was a very friendly child… over friendly perhaps. But Draco missed his son like crazy and it caused him great pain to be away from him even for a short time…
Once the bag was packed Draco reached out and picked up his son, it was his favorite time of the day, bath time.
Draco took his son to his special bathroom; very inch of the room was covered in colorful cartoon characters and it was made safe with anti-slip tiles. Scorp bounced in his father's arms as he caught sight of the huge bath tub filled with warm water.
Quickly getting him out of his clothes, Draco put his son into the tub. Reaching for the body wash and soap while Scorpius was distracted with his boats in the water, otherwise it would take hours for the baby to let Draco wash him. Draco poured out the mango scented shampoo onto his head and rubbed vigorously, laughing when Scorpius splashed water on him playfully, washing of the shampoo off with the over head shower and then quickly cleaning the toddler's body, Draco wrapped him in a towel and drained the tub.
He knew what was coming next; as he carried Scorpius to his room he heard the slow sniffs indicating the oncoming onslaught of tears. This happened every day, Draco tickled his son and blew a raspberry onto his chubby little tummy in an effort to distract him and as always it worked…
Scorpius's clothes were laid out in Draco's room; he usually slept in Draco's room with him in case he had seizures in the night or went in anaphylactic shock.
Draco hurriedly dressed his son in a bright pair of shorts and a colorful t-shirt with his favorite Woody from Toy Story and walked to the living room to pick up his penguin.
Apparating out of his living room and into Diagon Ally Draco tightened his hold on his son; it was always a fear of his that Scorpius would get lost in the crowd.
"Come on baby boy it's time for daddy to do some work okay? You be good when you play with James." Draco said nuzzling his baby's head, breathing in his sweet, special baby scent.
Scorpius looked up at his father curiously, trying to understand what he was saying but was immediately distracted by the vivid atmosphere around him, which he regarded from the safety of his father's arms while he sucked his thumb.
Scorpius had the perfect house seat to witness all of what was going on around him, Draco at six feet six towered over most people.
His muscular physique and chillingly handsome face making him a perfect ogling candidate for all the women walking down the street. They all knew who he was; he had been featured in Witch Weekly as their most allegeable bachelor for two years in the running. He wasn't lacking anything, he had the looks, the power and the money but Draco didn't want another beautiful on the outside yet rotten inside type women like his ex-wife.
No...
He wanted someone kind and loving, who would love his son like he was her own, not someone who would callously push Scorpius's needs aside….
Scorpius always came first. His needs, his wants, his quirks…. Before anyone else in Draco's life.
Draco felt Scorp begin to get excited in his arms and looked up, brought out of his musings, giving his son a tender smile.
Draco spotted Blaise and Harry waiting for him at the stoop of the Weasley Wizard Wheezes, James hanging of his father's hand. Blaise lifted his hand in greeting and Harry and James to rushed forward to greet the single father and his baby.
Really… thought Draco, he is very-very lucky that he is surrounded by such fantastic people who loved and accepted his son as he was. And made his life bright with their happy presences.
As soon as they were close enough Blaise bound forward and took the excitable little boy into his arms, hugging him tight.
"Hey spaceman." He said gently using his special nickname for Scorpius. "I heard you began to walk yesterday, you did so good pal!" Blaise hugged the little boy tight.
Harry came forward and kissed the baby on his head, hugging him and Draco knew secretly handing him a chocolate frog.
All three men entered the shop and as soon as they were inside, Draco let Scorpius down and let him toddle to James who immediately pulled out a tiny golden snitch from his back pocket and showed it to the little boy.
Suddenly out of the blue there was a loud bang from the back room and all of them rushed to see if George was okay. In the mean time Draco forgot to lock the door so that Scorp didn't wander outside.
The curious baby pushed open the door and halting walked out, his chubby legs moving fast as he began to run…
Hermione Granger heard the soft tinkering of the bell in the very interiors of her old shop and called out a hurried 'be there soon' and rushed out.
She loved it here, surrounded and cocooned by all these books, her shop always smelled of fresh coffee, cinnamon buns and oranges. Maybe that's why the customers felt so comfortable here.
Tiny, fluffy poufs and old worn but soft wing chairs were kept in each isle, so that they could browse in peace. The warm honey wood and red, gold and pink stained glass windows threw bright lights on the floor.
All in all making it a warm, welcoming place.
Hermione ran her hands over her long demure skirt and hurried out to greet her newest customers. Instead she caught sight of a beautiful blond haired child, he looked about two years old and he was very fascinated by the sunshine thrown by the stained glass windows, he kept giggling as he put his little white shoe into the light and pulled it out again.
Hermione felt her heart tug and she walked up to the child, who looked up at her and gave her wide grin. He looked exactly like Malfoy she thought with a shock. This must be his baby, the one Harry told her about, the one with Angelman.
Hermione reached out to him tenderly and he toddled right into her arms and snuggled up close to her. Carrying him to the children's books section she picked up a large cushion and set him down on it with a colorful book which he looked at with avid interest.
Moving to the side Hermione muttered a quite 'Expecto Patronum' and adding her voice to it, informing Harry at the Weasley's shop where Malfoy's son was. Harry had told her he was meeting Draco for lunch today so she knew where to send the Partonus.
Her job done she sat down next to the little boy and began to flip through the book with him. Scorpius crawled into her arms and settled there, his pump arms coming around her petite waist to rest on her back. Hermione gently ran her small hand though his hair, in slow soothing motions.
Soon enough she heard loud, desperately thundering footsteps and looked up to see Draco Malfoy looking down at her.
As he opened his mouth to speak, his son lifted his head from Hermione's tummy and toddled to him. Draco leaned down as the child put his arms around Draco's neck and pressed his lips to his cheek. Hermione looked on mesmerized as Draco gently kissed his sons head and checked over his body to see if he was hurt somewhere.
"Oh! Baby boy you scared me out of my years of growth." Draco said gently to his son who promptly forgot about him and returned to Granger and the book that he was looking at, the one that his entrance had interrupted.
He watched Granger as she gently lifted him into her arms and settle him carefully on the plush pillows and give him the brightly colored book.
Hermione walked towards him and Draco reached out and enveloped her in his arms, feeling her tiny body getting engulfed by his and breathing in her beautiful cinnamon and citrus scent.
"I cannot thank you enough." He whispered into her ear.
Hermione pulled back her cheeks a soft pink.
That when Draco caught sight of IT.
"Who did that to you Granger?" he demanded softly as he examined her black eye and split lip.
"I fell down the stairs Draco; I have no clue what you're talking about." Her melodious voice troubled and soft as she averted her eyes from his.
"Hermione do I look stupid to you? Those wounds are not caused by falling down the stairs; they are caused by someone's fist."
Hermione looked down ashamed.
"Okay listen to me, I know I haven't been the kindest person to you or even the most decent. But if you want to talk, it's the least I can do after you helped me out with Scorpius. I have a feeling that my son is going to want to see you again soon one day. Maybe then you'll want to talk?" he gently ran his hand over her cheek and took his son from the cushions.
As he was about to walk out he paused at the door way and said "If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me."
Hermione sat down and held on to her chest to stop her rapidly beating heart and she knew this was not the last she had seen of Draco Malfoy.
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