Hi there! So here is chapter three of Time Heals All Wounds. :)And before I forgot... DISCLAIMER. I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER.


Time Heals All Wounds

Chapter 3: Surprise Visits

Hermione was rushing back and forth from room to room in her current home while her son stood in the middle of the almost empty living room watching his mum scurry about the house. With his dragon on hand, the four year old smirked at his mother. It was as if he found it amusing.

An hour has passed and the young blond remained transfixed in his position. His amuse were long gone and now instead of a smirk that was gracing his handsome features, a scowl was in place. By this time, his bushy haired mother was checking each box in the house and making sure nothing important was left out. And in addition to it all, with all the worry that was building up in Hermione's head as she busied herself with moving to their new home, she has forgotten her son's presence.

The small child let out an exasperated sigh as he try to catch his mother's attention. Unfortunately for the young child, the brunette was too preoccupied to notice his presence. Scorpious, not used to being ignored scowled. He let out and angry huff and stomped his small feet. "Mom!" He whined. "I'm hungry."

Hermione stopped in her tracks. She turned to Scorpious, her eyes wide. It was as if she just realized that she was not alone but was... And is still is with her four year old son. She immediately left the things she was fixing and went to Scorpious' side. "Oh dear, mummy is so sorry to have forgotten you like that," she said as soon as she saw the scowl plastered on her son's face. "Mum was just so busy. You know that we're moving to our new house next week and there's also the issue of the bookshop mummy is going to open."

Scorpious hugged his stuffed dragon. His scowl didn't leave his handsome little face. But even if that was the case, he still nodded his head in reply. "You're just too busy," he said. "You're not even sparing me some time today."

"I know baby," she replied. She looked at her child and the young blond stared right back at her. "Tell you what... How about we both grab lunch at your favorite Italian muggle restaurant?"

At the mention of it, Scorpious' grey eyes shone. Whatever hard feelings he was having for his mum immediately disappeared. His scowl was immediately replaced by a dazzling childish smile. He vigorously nodded his head in reply. "That sounds wonderful mum," he said excitedly. He hugged Hermione before rushing to his room so he could change into something presentable.

Hermione sighed as he watch her son return to his room to get changed. She stood up and looked around the mess in the room. Shaking her head, she too went to get ready. As she did so, she was already calculating the things that she needed to do. Between moving out of their old place to their new one and worrying about the shop, she doesn't have time to take care of Scorpious. She frowned at the thought of not being able to spend some time with her son. She let out a frustrated sigh. But before she could think things through, the young blond burst into her room presentably dressed. "I'm ready mum," he said in an energetic tone. "Come on."

Despite all the worries the brunette has at the time, just hearing her son be as energetic as he is takes all the worries away. She smiled down at her so and patted his head before finishing up. "Okay, okay. Mum's ready," she said which made the young child squeal in delight.

Moments later, the mother and son pair found themselves sitted at a table. Scorpious was munching happily at his spaghetti with meatballs while Hermione ate her meal timidly. She was deep in thought that she wasn't paying attention to the little blond boy who was by now chattering about who knows what.

When Hermione finally snapped out of her daze, she was amazed that her son won't just stop talking. And in addition to that, he was talking so fast. That, she noted, he definitely got from her. She smiled a bit. "Hey, hey. Scorpious calm down," she said. "You're talking too fast. I can't even understand you."

Scorpious stopped his chattering instantly. He looked down at the remainder of his food. "Sorry," he said immediately. "But it wasn't like you were listening to what I was actually saying.

"Of course I was listening," Hermione said. "What made you think I wasn't listening to you?"

"You were wearing that far off look you always wear when you're deep in thought," Scorpious replied before taking another mouthful of spaghetti.

The brunette felt her blood flush onto her cheeks. She is both amazed and at the same time embarrassed that her son noticed such habits of hers. She let out a soft sigh before reaching out to him. "I'm sorry Scorp," she said. "I'm just stressed out. You know it's not easy to move."

Scorpious looked up at her for a few seconds before returning his gaze at his food. He took the last bite but didn't say anything else. His mother waited a few minutes for his reply. To no avail, he just shrugged his little shoulders and just kept looking down on his now empty plate.

Hermione looked at the young child's unbudging form. She let out a soft defeated sigh. "Tell you what," she started. "Since I am I'm no shape of taking care of you because mummy is so busy, I'll ask Harry and Ginny to look after you for a week."

At the mention of that, the young child looked up immediately. But instead of the happy smiling face his mother was expecting to show up, a scowl appeared on his handsome boyish face. "That's not what I want," he said.

"Then what is it you want dear?"

"You're just trying to get rid of me are you mum?" Scorpious said as his scowl deepened.

Hermione frowned. How could he think of something like that? He is her world right now. Whatever big step she is taking at the moment is mostly for him. She run a hand through her unruly hair, a tad bit frustrated. Collecting her thoughts, she looked at her son. "Whatever made you think like that baby?" She asked. "You know I love you the most and I would never do that."

"But," the young boy started. "You have a lot of work to do and I'm just getting in the way. That's why you want to get rid of me."

Hermione shook her head a bit. "Scorpious Hyperion," started using his full name. "Don't you for one second think that mummy is trying to get rid of you. Whatever mummy is doing right is all for you. It would only be for a few days. Just so I could finish up all the work and once the week is done I could spend as much time with you as you want okay?"

"What if you would realize that you like it better when I'm not here?" He asked in a sulking manner.

"Oh baby that would never ever happen," the brunette replied. "I love you so much to ever do such a thing."

Scorpious looked up at her. He examined her face looking for some evidence if she was lying. When he found none, he sighed in defeat. Slowly, he nodded his head. "You promise mummy?" He asked childishly.

Hermione smiled slightly and nodded her head. "Of course I promise," she said in reply. "Now enough mopping around. How about we grab some ice cream before we head home?"

The young child's features immediately brightened at the mention of ice cream. He nodded his head excitedly which made Hermione laugh. She tried to calm him down as she paid their bill before they went out their way for desert.

When they got home, the first thing mother and son did was pack a week's worth of Scorpious' clothes. Scorpious run along the house packing a number of toys that he like. As he did so, Hermione went to her study and wrote a letter informing and asking Harry and Ginny if Scorpious could stay with them for a week.

Once they were done, Hermione had Scorpious' bag of clothes and his small bag of toys placed by the fireplace. She got the young blond to dress into comfortable presentable clothes. She sighed as she saw her son, and somehow she had second thoughts. But by now, she could not back out since Scorpious was finally over his insecurities and was now too excited.

She crouched down to Scorpious' level. Combing his silky blond hair with her hand, she smiled slightly. "I'll call you every time before dinner okay?" She said and received a nod in reply. "Behave while you're there. Don't give your aunt Ginny and uncle Harry a hard time okay?"

Scorpious frowned a bit. "I know mum. I'll be a good boy. Now can we please go now?" He asked starting to get irritated that his mother is delaying them.

"Oh honey," she started. "Can I just take back what I said about you staying with them for a week?"

"No mummy you can't," he replied. "Come on. I want to go to the Potters now. Please."

Hermione sighed and nodded her head. "Oh alright," she said. She grabbed the bags and motioned for Scorpious to follow suit as she led the two of them to the fireplace. Grabbing a handful of floo powder, she flooed them to the Potters residence.

When the two of them arrived at the Potters' living room, the first thing mother and son saw was Lily comfortably sitted by the couch. A handful of crayons were scattered around her and bunch of papers were on her side. "Aunt 'Mione, Scor," she said upon seeing them. She struggled to get up but once she did, she run up to Hermione and face the brunette a hug.

"Lily dear," Hermione said with a smile. She put the bags she was holding down before giving the young redhead a kiss on the forehead. "Where's your mummy?"

"Mum's at the kitchen," replied the little redhead before returning to her spot by the couch. She then looked at Scorpious hopefully. "Wanna draw with me?" She asked the young blond.

Scorpious looked up at Hermione as if asking for her permission. Hermione immediately caught on his looked and smiled in understanding. She nodded her head before leaving the two kids to their coloring materials. And just like what Lily told her, she found Ginny in the kitchen. "Sorry for the short notice Gin," Hermione said. "But I really need someone to look after Scorpious while I take care of things at home and at the shop."

Ginny giggled and shook her head. "I'm baking cookies. Lily requested them. Do you want some?" She asked as if she didn't hear what Hermione said at all. But when she saw the apologetic expression on Hermione's face she let out a sigh. "It's fine Hermione," she said finally. "The kids love it whenever Scorpious is here and he's not really much of a trouble."

"Are you sure Gin?" Hermione asked a bit worried.

"I'm sure 'Mione," the redhead replied with a nod. "And before you even say anything else, yes if there's any trouble I'll call or owl you immediately."

Hermione laughed at the last comment that Ginny made. She took a breath and tilted her head to the redhead's direction. "Well, I better go now or else I might not be able to leave and finish anything," the brunette said which made Ginny laugh this time. "Good luck with Scorp Gin and thanks."

Ginny led Hermione to the living room where they found Scorpious and Lily still drawing. The brunette crouched down to the young blonde's height. She once more have him her last reminders before she bid farewell to return home and try her best to finish all the work she has so she could spend enough time with her son.

It has been three days since Scorpious was left in the Potters' care. There were times that he was missing his mum and was feeling homesick but it was nothing that a call from his mum can cure. So, here is Ginevra Potter humming to herself as she cook lunch for her and the kids. She moved about the kitchen as jolly as she could even with all the mess that was around. James and Albus were both running around the house screaming in delight. Lily and Scorpious on the oh her hand were at the living room happily drawing.

James passed the two kids for the nth time followed by Albus who shortly stopped in front of Scorpious and Lily. "Come on guys," he said. "Join us. It's fun."

Scorpious turned his attention to Albus with a frown while Lily just ignored her brother. "I'm tired," he said. "Aren't you guys tired running around?"

Albus thought about it and was about to join them but then he heard his brother call him. "Albus come on!" James called from upstairs. "Leave them be. They're no fun like that."

Scorpious looked at Albus and shrugged his shoulders before returning his attention back to his paper and crayons. Albus let out a sigh before turning towards the stairs. "Coming!" He called out and went after his brother leaving Scorpious and Lily.

Lily hummed a lovely tune. She finished the rest of her drawing and examined her work of art. Smiling to herself, she then turned to her side. The redhead girl edged closer to the blond boy beside her and she shyly peaked on his drawing. Her childish eyes widened and a small gasp escape her lips. "That's pretty Scor!" She exclaimed.

Scorpious turned to Lily and smiled widely. "Mummy says I'm really good at drawing and coloring," he says proudly.

The young girl beside him admired his work as she now sat closer to him. They were both busy looking at the stunning piece of art when the fireplace roared to life. "Potter!" Called a male silky voice. "I think I need a break from..." He stopped mid-sentence when he saw the two kids in the living room.

Scorpious sat up straighter than ever when an unknown man flooed and appeared in his uncle Harry's fireplace. He was ready to call his aunt Ginny's attention when Lily bolted up and hug the blond man. "Uncle Draco!" She said. Moments later, two sets of scrambling feet can be heard coming down the stairs and James and Albus came into view. They both threw themselves at Draco.

Scorpious scowled a bit. He stood up and looked at the scene in front of him. He hated it when he was left out. Finally, as if hearing the young boy's thoughts, Draco turned his attention to him while the Potter kids run off to the other room which left Scorpious and Draco standing there just looking at each other. The young blond had his face still adorned by his scowl.

Upon seeing the young blond, Draco was taken aback, the young boy was like a younger version of him. He frowned at the thought but he shook his head. He opened his mouth to speak but whatever it is that he was about to say was cut off.

"Draco!" Ginny said in greeting when she entered the living room

Draco turned his attention from Scorpious to Ginny. He smirked at her. "You seemed so surprised to see me today," he said, and added a bit jokingly, "Never knew you had another kid. And his blond. Did you happen to cheat on Potter?"

"I just didn't expect you to come today," she said in reply. "Just to make things clear... He's not mine. Scorpious' a family friend's son."

Draco nodded his head. He then went to sit on the couch. All the while, Scorpious was looking at him. Gone was the child's scowl but it was now replaced by a curious light in his eyes. For a whole, there was silence in the air except for the jolly banter from the three Potter kids coming from the other room. Scorpious let out a dramatic sigh before going beside Ginny. He tugged onto her shirt a bit.

The redhead looked at Scorpious then at Draco. Letting out a sigh of her own, she frowned a bit. "Well, Scorpious that's Draco Malfoy," Ginny said pointing at the older blond while she introduced the two. "Draco... This is Scorpious."

Once more Scorpious looked at Draco Malfoy. The two of them shared eye contact. The same shade of grey stare at each other. Slowly, the young boy walked over to the older blond. He then brought up his right hand. "It's night to meet you Mr. Malfoy," he said quite unsurely.

Draco looked over to Ginny for a moment and raised an eyebrow before taking it into his own and shook it. "Nice meeting you too," he said. "You can call me Uncle Draco. Seeing that the Potter kids call me that."

In reply, Scorpious nodded his head. He then turned around after and rushed off to where the other kids were. The two adult watched the child run off and once Scorpious was out of sight, Draco turned his attention to Ginny. "Seriously Gin," he said in a playful manner. "Quit acting so surprised. It's not like I haven't done this before. Careful I might think you're actually keeping something from me."

Ginny frowned at that. It was after all true. She is keeping something from him. After a while, the redhead sighed. She forced a smile and shook her head. "You're nuts Draco and just so you know my husband isn't home right now," Ginny said.

"Isn't it his day off today?" Draco wondered. "His not even called in the office right now."

"His helping a friend move in," she said simply before turning around. She then returned back to the kitchen where she was finishing preparing lunch. She didn't careless that in the process she left Draco Malfoy in her living room just sitting there. She just hoped with all her might that he would actually leave.

But to no avail, Draco followed her to the kitchen. He grabbed an apple by the counter and watched Ginny move about. He just looked at the apple as if admiring it for a few minutes. "So... Is this friend happen to be someone called Hermione Granger?" He asked before taking a bite on the apple.

Ginny tensed a bit. She was contemplating on denying it but what was the use of it? He would have found out about it one way or the other. And she figured that they have kept a lot from him already. She let out a sigh before nodding her head. "Yes it's Hermione," she said confirming his guess.

"When are you guys going to tell me that you guys have contact with her?" Draco asked a bit annoyed.

"We wanted to Draco but Hermione asked us not to," Ginny said. "We don't actually want to get in between the two of you. Just, wait until Hermione's ready to talk."

"That's just what I have been doing this last four years Ginny and she never once spared me a moment to even explain herself," he said dramatically.

"How about you try to stay out of her way for a whole longer?" The redhead said. "And don't be a slytherin with this. I'll try to talk her into talking to you."

Draco was about to say something witty but then he was cut off by the four kids. They all rushed into the room and run to Draco and Hermione. The boys seemed to be excited which made Draco raise his eyebrow at them. "Can we play on the brooms?" Albus asked. "Uncle Draco can watch us. He can also play with us."

"Yeah, uncle Draco is so much fun to play with," James seconded.

Ginny sighed. She nodded her head in defeat. She was about ready to kick all of them out of her kitchen but stopped herself. She turned to Draco and looked at him pointedly. "Malfoy, you better take care of the kids. If I see one hair out of place, I'll hex you," he redhead threatened. "And look after Scorpious. I don't want to see that kid get hurt while he's under my care."

Draco raised a hand in the air and nodded his head. "Yeah, yeah," he said with a smirk. He then followed the kids to the backyard. He helped them into their little brooms. Even Lily joined them. Once all were secured and up in the air, Draco then borrowed one of Harry's broom and joined the kids there.


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