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Warning: This chapter contains mentionings of polyamory, attempted suicide and violence. If you disapprove then just don't read.
Chapter 3: Of Family Secrets and Truth
When Lucius went to open his mouth to respond there was a stampede of teenagers that were ravenously hungry. Molly had completely forgotten to finish the breakfast that she had a stasis spell on. She looked at her watch and noticed that it was 10 in the morning. She sighed and said, "Let's finish this after breakfast everyone". Everyone agreed including Harry whose stomach was starting to growl. Narcissa gently woke Draco up. He looked around as he rubbed his eyes and said, "Hey Mum, I thought you said that we were coming over here next week."
"I know sweetie, but Molly has some good news…Braeden is in London", she whispered.
"REALLY! YAY!" Draco exclaimed and was hushed by Lucius. "Sorry dad…"He mumbled
It seemed really odd to Harry that the Weasleys were that close to the Malfoys. Hermione even noticed this and was also very confused by this fact.
"I thought that…" Hermione started as she was getting the plates.
"I'm really sorry for being the world's biggest prat to you three" Draco apologized as he set the table interrupting Hermione.
"Well I know why…"said Ron "we're still mates" as he was pouring juice in glasses.
"We've been friends forever" said Draco "I hope that all four of us can be friends"
"Sure but if you…" started Hermione pointing a finger at him.
"I won't, Malfoy's Honor" swore Draco.
"Dray and I have been friends since we were in nappies," Ron said "He's cool, 'Mione."
Then as they ate, Arthur and Percy came down and greeted everyone as they sat down. Arthur and Lucius were talking about the latest muggle technology, while Molly and Narcissa were making plans to see Celestina Warbeck in concert next week. George and Fred were discussing with Percy the selling points for future pranks. Draco, Harry, and Ron were discussing various quidditch techniques with Ginny and Hermione talking about the club with Charlie and Bill. They ate, talked and laughed together.
After breakfast was over and the kitchen was cleaned, Molly motioned for all of them to come into the den. After everyone sat down and got comfortable, Harry waited for the response to his question. Lucius sighed as he waited for everyone to settle down.
"Okay, Harry, you wanted to know how Braeden is our daughter but not a Malfoy" Lucius stated.
"Yes, it just doesn't add up…"Harry explained and Hermione nodded in agreement.
"You know that most wizards and witches bond with one other…" Lucius' voice sounded strained "Narcissa and I are not only bonded to each other…but also to Braeden's parents…"
"How is that possible?" asked Hermione "That can't be right …can it?" She seemed confused as Ron put his arm around her.
"Well…um…you see…" Lucius stammered as his face reddened.
"Yes, dear, it happens but only on rare occasions. Especially if one or more seraphs are involved" explained Narcissa as she held her husband's hand.
"Why is that?" asked Harry as he reached for Ginny's hand.
"It's because it's possible for seraphs to bond to at least two people, most bond with one other person…it's just more likely for a polyamorous relationship…" Lucius stated. Arthur nodded in agreement as he held Molly.
"So you're saying that the four of you had a relationship…"said Harry
"Yes, that's right" answered Lucius nervous about what was coming next.
"So does that mean…you know…umm…" stammered Harry.
Lucius bit his lip and looked at Narcissa, Arthur, and Molly looking for the right words to say. Everyone was nervous and on edge for the next few seconds.
"You might as well be tactful about it Luce" suggested Arthur. Molly nodded in agreement and said "It's better to be open about it."
"Yes, love, that is what they would want," said Narcissa as she put her head on his shoulder.
"Well here it goes…" Lucius sighed "Yes that does mean that we had a physical relationship with them."
"So that means…you…you know…" stammered Hermione. She and Harry looked at each other confused. They have heard of this sort of thing in the muggle world but not in the wizarding world. The Weasleys seemed to already know this fact already. Draco even seemed undisturbed by this conversation.
"Yes…we had a polyamorous relationship with her parents…" stated Lucius.
"So is that why she doesn't want to talk about it?" asked Harry "Is she embarrassed?"
"No, not embarrassed, just worried that if she says anything the Dark Lord will try to kill us. We are the only strong bond of family she has. She won't even go by her proper last name…" Narcissa said.
"What do you mean?" asked Hermione "So technically she is your daughter because you were both bonded with her parents…is that it?"
"Yes, also she is technically Draco's sister" stated Lucius "There were going to be six children but…" He broke down into tears in his wife's arms. She consoled him the best she could but he pulled away and walked outside and slammed the door. Everyone was in shock.
"I'll talk to him Cissy" said Arthur soothingly as he went out the door. She sat back down next to her son with tears forming in her eyes.
"Dad always cries when he thinks about them" said Draco "I miss them too even though I was little when they died."
"I do too dear…I do too" Narcissa said as she hugged her only son.
"So…what happened to her parents? What were their names?" asked Harry.
"They were… murdered by the Dark Lord. It was horrible… but at least they died with us holding them… with all six of us together… Luce and Sev were there after they were tortured and …" Narcissca said "They brought them to Grimauld Place and her parents died, she lived…Their names were Meriah and Ezekial Gryffindor…We all called him 'Zeke' for short…the four of us were very close…"
"So…why is he so…upset?" asked Harry concerned for the older blond man.
"You see…we had a unique relationship" said Narcissa.
"We know that but..."started Harry "why…"
"You see being in bonded with two seraphs made it possible for us to possibly have a large family…" she answered.
"So is that why he's upset?" asked Hermione "Was someone pregnant when they died?"
"Not completely…we had Draco and they had Braeden…I was pregnant with mine and Zeke's daughter, Lucy Meriah…we had it figured out…a sorta rotation schedule…I miscarried because I was so upset over their death, among other things…I was about four months along…He was devastated…I was depressed …The four of us had planned to have such a large family…He wouldn't come out of his office for months…unless he had to…he wouldn't eat…wouldn't talk…he cried every time he saw Draco…he wouldn't let me hold him…It took him years to at least accept the loss…now he has to do it all over again…" said Narcissa as she started to cry. Molly patted her on the back and led her to a bedroom so she could cry in peace. Molly re-entered the den and sighed.
"Will my mum and dad be okay?" asked Draco as he looked at Molly with a sad look on his face. Harry thought "No wonder he always acted angry…half his family was taken away…just like mine…" He shifted Ginny around in his arms.
"Yes dear, just leave them to cry on their own a bit" consoled Molly.
"Okay…when can I see my sister?" Draco asked "Last time she was home…she…she and Dad got into an argument…It was the first time that they had ever had argued…" Molly gave the young Malfoy a hug.
"She said the she would come by soon" said Charlie reassuringly "Maybe she could come by today…I think she needs to, especially after all this."
"Do you know how to get a hold of her? She tends not to say where she is at any time…I know that she will send letters, but she never calls or visits…" Bill mentioned.
"Yes, but it took some work. Braeden goes back and forth between here and the States and weekends. Fleur knows where she is…" said Charlie as he winced.
"How does my fiancée know and she hasn't told me?" Bill demanded as his face reddened
"She and Braeden started writing each other after she started dated you. Braeden was a teacher at Beauxbatons for about two years. She was one of her and her sister's teachers. Braeden asked her not to tell us….Practically begged. She's staying with Fleur in London on the weekends."
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