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January
I had devised a plan. Well part of it anyway. I couldn't corner her at work that was too obvious, and she was never really there having to travel and such. I had been leaving notes in her office, asking for a reply back but I never received one. I knew that she received them though as they are never there when I go and put a new one down. I could go straight to Potter, I work on his floor but that wouldn't solve anything. How would I even begin that conversation? The lunch with Lovegood had really been a help. I had found out vital information and now all I needed was to speak with Granger. I was now able to take her to her check-ups and had someone to discuss baby things with. I wasn't meant to be a father, it's obvious. The Malfoy men are not great dads. All we do is help make the kids and then try to never look at them again. It's shown with my father. I never see him or my mother much anymore and that's fine with me. It saves a lot of time not having to go and see them. If I went now how would I explain Avery? I couldn't.
I have been trying very hard with Avery though. It's been a challenge for me ever since I was seventeen to try and go against everything my father was. And so far I have been successful. She is quite funny; her greatest ambition in life right now is to free every single one of my house elves. I don't think that she knows what she's doing she just hates wearing socks. So when anyone of them is dressing her she will whip them off and pitch it at them. (You can tell she is going to be a great chaser when she goes to Hogwarts.) And then I have to hire new ones. Luna thinks that she likes the sound of when they dissaperate, and she realized that if she throws a sock at them she will hear the sound, A sort of cause and effect thing. But that's Love good for you. She also thinks that we have a Wrackspurt nest under my house.
I was sitting at my desk doing, as I do best, absolutely nothing when in walks Potter. The last person I wanted to see while I was ranting and raving in my head about 1/3 of the golden trio.
"Ever heard of knocking, Potter?" I drawled as he walked up to my desk.
"I have many things to do today, Malfoy, and arguing with you isn't on my list. I need to talk to you about the case Florencgale assigned you last week." He took a seat in one of the emerald Chesterfields in front of my desk.
"Aw yes, normal missing persons. Nothing I haven't done five hundred times since I became an Auror. Tell me Potter why is it that I don't get the interesting cases that you and Weasley get? Is it because of my family, the affiliation with The Dark Lord? Tell me why this whole floor is so biased when I have made it quite public that I'm not a Death Eater." I leaned across the desk not breaking eye contact with him.
"I don't know Malfoy and now is not the time to start throwing temper tantrums; you have something to focus on." He pulled out a file and passed it to me. In the process he caught a glimpse of one of the many pictures I had of Avery on my desk. He did a double take then picked it up.
"Haven't you ever heard, Potter, to not touch what isn't yours?"
"Cute kid, is she yours?" He asked putting it back down.
"Yes, she is. Now about this file I think I already knew this information, I'm not as incredibly dim as you think I 'am." I said trying to change the subject.
"Didn't know you were married. She looks nothing like you."
I gave him a look then went back to reading my papers. "I'm not married. And she doesn't need to look like me for her to be mine."
"Hmm I was just curious."
"Well be curious about someone else's life, Potter. I don't need this file it's repetitive." I threw it in his general direction.
"Fine then, I expect that you will be attending the wedding in two weeks time, yes?"
"I suppose that I have nothing better going on that day, most likely Potter." I waved my hand in dismissal.
He started towards the door.
"Oh wait, Potter, I have a question." He turned back expectantly.
"Yes?"
"Grangers going to be there, am I right?" He gave me an odd look.
"Yes of course, why?"
"I've been meaning to speak with her is all, none of your concern. You may leave now."
Finally, I have her cornered.
I figured that I wouldn't make a scene in front of her friends. That would be rude of me. But I would find a way to get her alone to talk to her. Tracking her down has been harder than it seems. I couldn't find a place of current residence, or any post that may go to her house. I couldn't even find her parents. It makes me wonder if she has hidden herself because of me. Does she know that I have been trying to find her? Probably but I honestly didn't care. She knew that she would eventually need to speak to me. It only made perfect sense. She did leave her kid on my front porch.
The day of the Weasley-Potter wedding came faster than I had expected. I dressed Avery in a White taffeta dress that had many skirts under the top one to make her look like a cupcake. It was lacey and had a big white flower on the left side. Her hair was untamable so he stuck a bonnet on her head that matched nicely.
Unsurprisingly the happy couple had rented out the Great Hall for the ceremony and reception. The hall had been decorated in all kinds of flowers in shades of dark forest greens and deep purples, with touches of midnight blues and dark magentas. The setting was dark and the candles were floating above the hall added little light.
Avery was unhappy. She was squirming around on my lap and pulling at her hat. I didn't know how to control her or what she wanted so I had to pick her up and re-sit her on my lap several times for she kept pushing herself off of it.
The ceremony had started and I hoped the music would calm her and it did for a minute. Potter was up at the end of the aisle. He looked nervous and kept looking at all the people out in the seats with a smile that was forced. He looked like he wanted to throw up. The flower girl who was the new Weasley girl, Victorie, walked out followed by the ring bearer Teddy Lupin, Then came the Bridesmaids arm in arm with the Groomsmen. They were dressed in short strapless satin dress with sweetheart necklines and trumpet skirts. Lovegood with Longbottom, Lavender Brown with Seamus Finnegan, and finally Granger and Weasley. I was sitting on the groom's side on the end in case I had to make a quick getaway with Avery. They walked by and didn't even glance my way. I wasn't worried though, she would see us soon enough.
The start of the vows were simple enough and incredibly boring and as soon as the music stopped Avery became fussy again. I kept adjusting her and she would throw herself back, nobody really noticed her until she let out a shrike like a banshee. Everyone stopped and turned to look at us, everyone including Granger. She looked and I looked back, her eyes got huge and I raised my eyebrow at her. I looked away to Potter and the She-Weasel and gave them an apologetic look. They started again, Avery kept quiet after that, having said whatever it is she wanted and moved on. Finally they were pronounced man and wife and I could get up and move around.
The reception started off with George and Weasley setting off some of their fireworks and that held Avery's attention for a little while, till food was served. We all took seats at one of the multiple round tables they had set up. Toasts were made and then we ate. I was quite surprised to discover that Weasley, Granger, Seamus and Luna were all seated at the same table that I was. I smirked to myself as I saw that she was flustered. She had all her feathers ruffled knowing I was there. I guess that her friend didn't approve the guest list with her.
"So, Malfoy, is that your baby?" Weasley asked.
Granger looked as if she was going to have a panic attack.
"Why yes she is Weasley. Little Avery Narcissa Malfoy." I replied my eyes trained on Granger. She narrowed hers as I gave Weasley the wrong middle name.
"Blimy, she's cute whose her mum?" Weasley asked filling his plate with food.
"Ron, I think you're getting personal with someone else's business." Granger intervened. Ha, now the evening just got entertaining. But no, I wouldn't give her away, but she doesn't know that. She's going to have a hissy by the end of the night.
"Is it hot in here or is it just me? Excuse me I need a breath of fresh air." Granger got up and headed for the front doors. I gave her a twenty second head start. This was easier than I had expected.
"Ugh, sorry I need to go change Avery." The rest waved me away hoping I would leave before I spoiled their dinner.
I went out the doors and turned left. I saw her opening the doors to the court yard and go out. I followed her and shut the doors quietly behind me.
"Granger. I believe this belongs to you." I said holding Avery out as she turned around shock evident on her face.
Ha-ha cliff hanger!!!!
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