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Scorpius grinned at his toast. Yesterday had been one of the most wonderful days of his life. From where he stood, it seemed as though the Potters and Weasleys had accepted him almost instantly.

"And what makes you so cheerful this morning, my boy?" Draco asked with a knowing smile. He remembered full well how he hadn't been able to stop grinning when Astoria had first agreed to be his girlfriend. Now, with his wife sitting beside him, Draco could tell that a similar joy had captured his son.

"Rose Weasley invited me to their house yesterday," Scorpius said softly, still grinning.

"Ah," Draco said, winking at his wife. "I see."

"I thought you said she hated you, dear?" Astoria asked.

"I thought she did," Scorpius replied. "But apparently, she doesn't anymore."

"That's wonderful to hear," Astoria gushed.

"I think..." Scorpius finally looked up at his parents. "I think they knew that we're different."

"Well, it took them long enough..." Draco mumbled. Astoria hit him playfully and he winced dramatically.

Scorpius rolled his eyes, but still couldn't wipe the grin off his face. He was quite used to the antics of his parents, but he was happy. So happy.

His cat, Ferret, jumped into his lap. He grinned and stroked her softly, crooning, "Hello, love. Do you want some breakfast?"

Draco groaned and looked away – for some reason, the name Ferret made him uncomfortable – but Astoria chuckled and got up to feed Ferret.

"Are you going there again, son?" Draco asked as Scorpius finished off his cup of tea. "You could take some food with you, to share with them. If I know anything about the Weasleys, they love their food."

Scorpius chortled. "I don't know if I'm going, Dad. They didn't invite me, and I don't want to assume anything."

"Fair enough. But if they invite you again, come inside and get some food to take with you."

"Thanks, Dad," Scorpius said as he put his cup in the sink and dashed outside. He deftly climbed the tallest tree in the garden and sat on one of the higher branches. He swung his legs as he gazed over the fields, just waiting for them to appear.

It was quite a while before they did. Squeals and shouts echoed through the morning air as the Potters and Weasleys finally raced out of the house and into the sun. Scorpius grinned, instantly catching sight of Rose, who seemed to be telling James something dreadfully important. The two cousins were walking behind their rambunctious relatives, with serious looks on their faces.

Suddenly, they both turned to look in Scorpius' direction. He felt his heart race. They both waved at him, and he waved back.

"Join us?" James shouted.

Scorpius grinned and shouted back, "Sure! I'll just grab us some snacks!"

Scorpius couldn't tell from where he sat, but the cousins looked extremely confused. "That sounds great!" Rose shouted as Scorpius began climbing down.

Scorpius dashed into the house and raced around the kitchen, grabbing whatever he thought they might like. Astoria watched him dotingly for a little while before quietly helping him. Soon he was trotting over with a large picnic basket full of food.

"Look at that!" James said as the rest of the children joined him, Rose and Scorpius.

"I think you may have just won Uncle Ron's heart, Scorpius," little Lucy chuckled.