I do not own Harry Potter.

Ch. 7 My Wish

Blaise chats about nothing of importance as we make our way to the open doors of the gardens. I smile at the sight once we reach the doorway; Harry and Ginny are both here standing with a young woman, who on closer look is Daphne Greengrass. Ron and his wife, Rose, are both standing with Narcissa talking and laughing. I see Pansy Parkinson next to a man whose back is toward me with them is another older couple that I don't recognize. There are numerous kids running around along with Albus, James, and Scor. Lucius leaves Blaise and I to join Narcissa.

"So, never thought I'd see the day that the Golden Trio is here willingly." Blaise says smiling down at me.

I smirk up at him and say, "Yeah, well maybe we are secretly trying to bring down the Malfoy's." I say then lean in and add in a whisper, "The best way is at a birthday party of a six-year old."

Blaise laughs and shakes his head, "Who knew you were a cheeky lass." I smile at him innocently then look around again and don't see Draco anywhere. Before I can make a move to greet anyone else Scor yells to me.

"'Mione! You came!" He screeches abandoning whatever game he is playing and sprints across the yard towards me, Blaise grabs Scors' gift from me and my bag just before the little boy launches himself at me.

I lift him up and swing him bringing him close for a hug, "Hello, love-bug, Happy Birthday!" I say happily as he wraps his arms around my neck and squeezes.

"Thanks, 'Mione, I was afraid you weren't going to come." He says leaning back to look in my face, then he takes his hands and puts one on either side of my face and makes sure I am looking directly at him. "I am so happy you are here." He says.

I smile at him and respond, "I am super happy to be here, I wouldn't have missed it for the world." His eyes light up.

"I love you my 'Mione." He says and I feel myself melt.

"I love you Scorpius." I say smiling at his earnest look then he hugs me again, before wiggling and I set him back on his feet.

"Come with me I want you to meet my friends, and cousins." He says grabbing my hand and pulling me away from Blaise.

"I'll just find some place for these, no worries I am your knight." Blaise says cheekily lifting up my bag and Scor's gift, I laugh and wave my hand at him in response. I follow Scor to a group of kids including James and Albus.

"'Mione, this is my friend Jack, and my cousins Lewis and Ruby." Scor says pointing at each kid, "These are my other cousins Chloe, Ella and Oliver." He finishes beaming at them, then says, "This is my 'Mione, she is best friends with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." He says standing up even straighter then swinging my hand back and forth looks up at me grinning. "Plus she's my daddy's girlfriend."

I blush a little bit and smile down at him, I look back to the other kids and say, "Nice to meet you all, what game are we playing?"


*Draco*

I walk back to the gardens after making sure everything was ready inside the Manor, and the sight before me makes me stop in surprise, shock, and pleasure. Hermione is standing with Scor his hand in hers with all the other kids, she is facing my way, but she is looking down at Scor smiling. I swallow hard as my mouth goes dry. She is wearing another knock out dressmaking her legs look endlessly long, and sexy stiletto heals, how does she plan on keeping up with the kids in those? I shake my head a bit, and then focus on her face; she has straightened her hair making her look a bit different, though still lovely. She then pulled it to the side and with her strapless dress the combination leaves her shoulders bare, making me want to trace her throat with my tongue.

We have been dating since the day Scor went to St. Mungos, but have kept it slow; we have talked about everything getting along famously. I have learned that Hermione is still a virgin, so we are still finding our feet, and I am okay with taking it slow. She adores Scor, as Scor adores her, and I know that no matter what he'll have a friend for life. I smile to myself thinking that after today, maybe we will both have a friend for life.

I watch as she bends down and listens to something Scor says then smiles and nods then bends and lifts him into her arms. She says something to the other children who run off and then she turns and finally sees me.

I watch in delight as her eyes light up and she smiles at me. She leans into Scor and says something and he turns to look at me then nods his head in obvious excitement. They start toward me and I lean up against the doorway that I am still lingering in and wait for them enjoying the view.

"Well, hello." I drawl and Scor giggles as Hermione walks right up to me and plants a kiss square on my lips. Lingering for just a moment then leans back as Scor continues to giggle. I lift my eyebrows and smile at her, "What was that for?" I ask.

She shrugs and smiles slyly at me, "Just missed you I guess." She says then looks at the still giggling Scor. "What are you giggling at?" She asks and he laughs harder shaking his head.

She leans in and kisses his cheek noisily, "Is that what's so funny?" She says as he laughs even harder and nods his head. Hermione starts laughing along with him as she turns her sparkling brown eyes back to me.

"You are beautiful." I state as I lift my fingers to her cheek and caress her once before dropping my hand back to my side, she smiles and blushes slightly.

"Thank you." She says then looks me up and down; I am wearing tan trousers and a dark blue button down shirt un tucked. "You look pretty good yourself." She says her eyes coming to rest on mine, "Your eyes are gorgeous with that shirt."

I blink at her a couple times, and smile at her, "Thanks, come let me introduce you to Scor's other grandparents." I say and wrap my arm around her waist leading her over to the Greengrasses.

We approach Hermione still carrying Scor and before I can make introductions Scor speaks up, "Grandma, Grandpa, this is my 'Mione." He says laying his head on her shoulder. She blushes but stands tall and holds her hand out to each saying, "I'm Hermione Granger."

"I am George Greengrass and this is my wife, Holly. It is a pleasure to meet you." George says after shaking Hermione's hand and then nodding to Scor "He sure speaks highly of you."

Hermione blushes again then smiles, "He is a great kid." She says in answer hugging Scor close.

Daphne and Pansy both join us and I see Hermione brace herself as if waiting for something unpleasant. "Aunt Daphne, Aunt Pansy!" Scor says happily.

"Happy birthday Scor." Pansy responds then looks at Hermione, "Granger." She says stiffly though still smiling politely.

"Pansy." Hermione responds hesitantly and Pansy raises her eyebrows in surprise at the use of her first name.

"Happy birthday Scorpius." Daphne says and just looks at Hermione in distaste.

"Hey, Scor do you want to go play for a while?" Hermione suggests looking away from the group to focus on Scor who nods so Hermione lowers him to the ground and he takes off instantly. Hermione straightens and seems to brace herself again. "So Scor introduced me to his cousins, are all of them yours?" She asks Daphne who narrows her eyes a bit and answers coolly.

"Lewis and Ruby are mine." She says shortly then excuses herself, "If you'll excuse me." She turns and walks in to the manor her parents looking after her in confusion, and Hermione looking like someone kicked her puppy.

Chloe, Ella and Oliver, are my three kids." Pansy says into the silence and I mentally thank her for making this slightly less awkward.

"Oh!" Hermione says sounding a bit surprised then adds, "They seem lovely." She says and looks over towards the kids then back again.

"So, Miss Granger, what do you do?" Holly asks her and Hermione lets out a little breath as if relieved having something to talk about.

"I work in a bookstore and café in Diagon Alley, that is actually where I met Scorpius." She says smiling, "What do you two do?" She asks quickly and I wonder why she didn't tell them that she owns the bookstore.

"We both travel often, and I do some charity work, but mostly we just enjoy our retirement." Holly answers smiling at George, "We love to see the grandchildren who are all so wonderful."

Hermione's eyes widen and she smiles at the couple, "You both look so young, I assumed you both still worked." She says looking a bit uncomfortable, "That's wonderful for you both." She says sounding sincere; they smile back at Hermione then excuse themselves to wander off to the Manor.

Hermione then turns to Pansy, "So um, what do you do?"

"I stay home with the kids, Theo works for Draco's father." She answers shortly and Hermione looks uncertain.

"Theo?" She asks looking uncomfortable and fidgeting with a layer of her dress.

"Theodore Nott, from our year." Pansy answers and then gestures behind Hermione and she turns to look where Theo is talking with Ron Harry, and Graham, Daphne's husband.

"Oh, yes of course, well." She says then looks at me helplessly obviously distressed with the bluntness from both Pansy and Daphne, "I haven't said hello to your mother, yet, "She says to me then turns back to Pansy, "Please excuse me." She then turns and quickly walks in the direction I last saw my mother.

"So, Hermione Granger." Pansy says wryly grinning.

I smirk at her, "Yes, Hermione Granger." Then frown at her, "You weren't very kind." I say feeling a bit frustrated at the way they both reacted coolly to Hermione.

Pansy shrugs smirking, "Yes, well Granger and I have never been friendly, you know." She says.

"Please try to be nicer, for me." I ask her seriously and her face loses the smirk as she studies me.

"You are serious about her?" She asks, and I nod in response and she slowly nods, "Okay, I promise for you, I will be nicer."

"I nod in acceptance, "You know you might like her." I say and Pansy looks doubtful but just nods.

"Lets go find Blaise, I saw him wandering around." She says and takes my arm pulling me along.


*Hermione*

I hurry towards the Manor feeling a little sick and wanting desperately to leave. I hadn't thought too much about who would be at the party, and it was stupid to not realize the Greengrasses would be here. The way Daphne looked at me as if she would happily rip my head off for thinking about even trying to move in on her sisters' family. Not to mention the less than welcoming conversation with Parkinson, nee Nott, at least Scor is happy to see my. I think to myself and almost run into Ginny not paying attention to where I am running off to.

"Oh. Ginny." I say obvious relief in my voice.

"Hey, 'Mione, you okay?" She says looking at me in doubt clearly seeing through my forced smile.

"Just had a fun meet and greet with Pansy, Daphne and the Greengrasses." I say unhappily, and then add softly, "I should have expected it, but it still hurts to think my blood status is still a problem."

"Oh, 'Mione." Ginny says and pulls me into a hug.

"I know this is weird, Draco and I, but why can't we just have a chance, I mean if we can get over each other's pasts why can't everyone else?" I say to Ginny sadly and she just smiles reassuringly.

"I mean Harry you and Ron were all really great, and we have more reason to be bitter, and mean but instead it is everyone else." I add feeling increasingly unhappy, I frown at Ginny, "Do you think I am doing to right thing?" I ask her softly.

Ginny smiles and nods slowly, "I see how much you care for Scor and Draco, if they make you happy I think it is the right thing." She answers then her eyes flick behind me and she tenses a bit. My stomach drops, as I turn to see who it is.

Daphne is walking towards us slowly looking uncomfortable. "Could I speak with Hermione alone, please?" She asks Ginny who hesitates then nods and leaves.

Daphne wrings her hands nervously, then blurts out in a rush, "I'm sorry I wasn't nicer, I just still miss my sister, and it was hard seeing the way Scor is with you." She finally makes eye contact and the pain in her eyes is heartbreaking, "He loves you and I just think how my sister will never know him." She stops pressing her lips together firmly as tears swim in her eyes.

I feel my eyes sympathetically filling with tears and I move slowly toward Daphne, and then embrace her in a hug. She doesn't even hesitate and wraps her arms tightly around my waist, "I'm sorry about Astoria, truly." I say softly and feel her nod, "Scorpius seems to have inherited her heart, yes?" I suggest and Daphne lets out a soft sob and nods again.

"He has her nose, and eyes too." She adds softly and sniffles.

She pulls back a bit and I look her straight in the eye, "I have no intention of replacing Astoria, she is always going to be Scor's mum." I say and Daphne smiles at me, "I love Scorpius, he is such a sweet little boy." I add and Daphne nods.

"He is very sweet, Tori would have been proud of him." She says and pulls out her wand and conjures a hanky, then pats her eyes and cheeks delicately. "Will you forgive me for treating you badly, and I just want to say it had nothing to do with your blood status, our family never followed that crack pot." She says looking unsure of my answer.

"Yes, of course." I answer her relieved that at least one other person here accepts me.

"We should be getting back, I noticed Narcissa gathering people for Scor to open his gifts." I nod and walk side by side with Daphne back to the gardens.

Scor is standing next to a table piled high with colourful gifts and is beaming at everyone, he starts franticly opening the first gifts he can reach ripping ribbon and paper from the unknown objects, and then his face lights up when he unwraps a broom. His mishap on James' broom was forgotten as soon as his pain went away, and his fascination of flying returned with a vengeance. I grimace at the gift and wonder who gave him that.

"Don't worry he will only be permitted to fly on it when an adult is present." Draco purrs in my ear as his arms slip around my waist from behind.

I start a little then realize what he said, "You got him that?" I whisper and twist to look at him as he stands behind me looking down at me.

He nods and I notice his eyes light with desire as he leans down for a scorching kiss, which makes my head spin. His soft lips move against mine and he nips my bottom lip with his teeth then pulls back just enough to whisper against my lips, "I love you, 'Mione."

My eyes go wide, but my heart flutters in pleasure, "I love you too." I whisper back against his lips and he smiles widely then kisses me again. Reluctantly we pull back and he settles me back against him as we watch Scor open his presents, I feel my self relaxing. I think to myself I never want this to end, the sense of love in Draco and Scorpius, I realize that I am thinking of forever. I want to be with Draco.

"'Mione! Look!" Scor squeals and I focus back on the preset and see Scor making his way to me waving a book in his hand.

I squat down as he comes to stand in front of me, and say, "What is it Sweet-Pea?

"It has my name on it! This book, it has my name on it!" He says and every one else moves in close to look and I smile at him.

"So it does." I say smiling at his obvious pleasure in having his name on the cover of a book.

He looks up at me in question, "What does it say?"

"It says 'Scorpius Malfoy and the Magical Broom Ride' By Harmony Jean." I answer him and he smiles at it looking at the picture of a young boy with white blonde hair astride a broom.

"Is it non-fiction?" He asks, "Is it real?" He reiterates looking hopefully at me.

Instead of answering his question I open the book to the first page and point to the dedication page, "Do you know what this says?" I ask and Scor looks down at the page.

"This is my name." He says pointing at a word on the page.

I nod in agreement, "Yes it is your name. This is called a dedication page, most books have them, the author usually writes a message to a special person here." I tell him and he nods at me then asks.

"What does this one say?" He wonders looking intrigued.

"It says; 'For the bravest young man, Scorpius Malfoy, I hope you know you will always have my heart.'" I read the dedication to him, and he grins at me.

"So is there another Scorpius Malfoy?" He asks looking awestruck.

I shake my head slowly, "I don't know if there is another Scorpius Malfoy, but this book was written for you." I answer him and watch as his face changes from disappointment, to confusion, to awe, to wonder, to pure joy.

"For me?" He whispers looking back down at the book then back up to me. "Where did you get it?" He asks looking positively impressed.

I lean in close and whisper to him, "Can you keep a secret?" I ask and he nods his head vigorously, "I wrote this book for you, for your birthday." I tell him and his eyes go wide and he sucks in a deep breath and his little mouth forms an O of surprise.

He throws his arms around me and squeezes I realize that everyone has been watching us and no one is moving, I hear a few sniffles and someone softly says 'Aww' I smile and nuzzle into his hair feeling a bit embarrassed maybe I should have given him the book when we were alone. I try to tug him back a bit but he is holding on tight just like at the restaurant, I look up at Draco wondering if I have done something wrong. He is smiling down at us and his eyes are bright, next to him Narcissa is standing with her hand over her mouth and Pansy is looking dumbstruck.

"Hey, Scor, Sweet-Pea are you okay?" I ask softly and he squeezes tighter, "Can you tell me what's the matter?" I ask softly, "You can tell me anything." I add trying to coax him out.

He lets go a little bit, but then he whispers into my ear quietly his voice thick with tears, "I wish you were my second mum."

I am so shocked that tears spring to my eyes and I close them tight hoping that I don't start sobbing. I take a deep breath and look up at Draco wondering if he heard what Scor said. He is looking confused but not as if he heard, I wonder what exactly I should say to that. I take another breath and whisper to Scor, "No matter what love-bug, I will always love you, just like in the book, you have my heart." I tug him a bit and he lets me pull him back, "Do you understand?" I ask him as I wipe the tears from his cheeks, he smiles faintly and nods.

"I love you too 'Mione." He says and sniffles. "Can you read me the story later?" He asks hopefully and I smile brilliantly at him.

"Of course I will read to you later." I nod and then I glance over to the table where there are only a few gifts left to unwrap, "Do you want to open some more gifts?" I ask, and he whips his head to the side to look back at the gifts.

"I forgot!" He exclaims loudly and everyone starts laughing. He holds the book up to Draco, "Here dad, hold my new book." He says and grins then runs back to the table to grab another brightly coloured gift.

I stand back up and take a couple deep breaths still feeling a bit unsteady and I feel Draco's arm around my waist, "You sure found the perfect book for him." Draco says looking down at the book then back up at me.

I smile at him, wondering if most of the conversation was too quiet to hear, "So it seems." I answer then look back over to where Scor has just opened a bag where he receives a stuffed dragon from the Potters, although this one is charmed to fly around and breathe fire, Scor is laughing and chasing it around while the other kids laugh and follow.

After a bit, Narcissa calls out that it is time to light the candles on the cake, everyone gathers around and the candles are lit, everyone one sings to Scor, then just as he goes to blow them out Harry says, "Make a wish."

He looks over to Harry and says, "Why?"

"You know I grew up with Muggles, and when they blow out candles on a birthday cake, they make a wish. It is said that your wish will come true." Harry answers him and most of the purebloods are looking around surprised by this. "So you just close your eyes, make a wish, then blow out your candles, the only catch is you have to blow all the candles out with one breath." He finishes, and I grin.

"Really?" Scorpius asks looking around at random people, Harry and I are nodding in answer so Scor takes this and closes his eyes scrunching up his face for a couple seconds, then opens his eyes looking positively excited and blows all the candles out with one breath.

Everyone cheers and claps and Scor grins like a maniac. Lucius flicks his wand and the cake makes its way onto plates, as everyone receives and eats a piece. Once the cake has been devoured, the boys all grab brooms and start flying around while each kid who wants to be supervised flies as well. I look around and smile thinking that this has been a pretty great party, I notice the pile of gifts and I flick my wand a few times, and sort them. The toys in one pile, the clothes in another and all manner of miscellaneous items in a third, then I conjure a bag for each pile and shrink down the items and put them in the bags to be taken home with Draco and Scor.

Just as I'm finishing the last bag, Pansy walks up to me and puts her hand on my arm to get my attention, "I just want to tell you I am sorry for how I treated you earlier. I was unfairly judging you on how we all were in school. I am hoping maybe you and I could have lunch sometime next week." She says quickly.

I look at her in shock and force myself not to let my jaw drop. "Oh, yes, of course, that would be lovely." I answer feeling gobsmacked.

She smiles at me and then moves away to where Theo is talking with Lucius. I stand there thinking about how odd that was, then shake myself and finish with the gifts.

"Hey, beautiful, come with me I have something I want to show you." Draco whispers in my ear a couple minutes later.

I turn and take his hand to follow him into the Manor, we make our way to a smallish room that is lit by candles, and lined with books. I look around in awe and stop myself from running to check out the titles.

Draco smiles at me and says, "I know you want to touch every book in here, and I promise you can later. You can even touch all the books in the main library later if you want." He adds watching me and I can't stop it, this time my jaw does drop.

"This isn't the main library?" I ask stupidly.

He shakes his head still smiling, "No, this is just a small portion of the books we have here at the Manor, a small reading room if you will." He answers me while I glance around.

"Wow." I breathe not having any other words for the amazing sight.

"So, I have something I want you to see, well I want you to have it really." Draco says pulling me farther into the room; he stops just in front of the fireplace that takes up one wall of the room.

"Okay." I say wondering what he is talking about.

Draco smiles at me then slowly lowers to one knee and reaches his hand into his pocket withdrawing a small box. I watch him in shock as I realize what this could possibly mean. I lift a shaking hand to my mouth and the other, my left which Draco had taken hold of while we were both standing, is still grasped loosely in Draco's hand. He smiles up at me and I watch the flames from the fire play over his face, making him look ethereal.

"Hermione, I am so happy that I have found you again after so many years. I never thought I would find another woman who could make my heart feel so much. I believe I have found the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. I believe I have found a wonderful mum for Scorpius. Would you honour me by becoming my wife?" Draco asks speaking slowly and sincerely, with his heart in his eyes shinning up at me in hope.

I smile and blink rapidly determined not to cry, I nod my head and swallow a couple times before I can get the words out, "Yes, Draco I will marry you." I say happily and he stands to open the box.

Inside is the most beautiful ring, it is a princess cut diamond with an emerald on either side of it, the band is platinum and the entire ring is sparkling. I gasp and watch in awe as Draco slides the ring on my fourth finger of my left hand. I look up at him and he is grinning, he wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me into him. He lowers his mouth to mine and kisses me hungrily. I kiss him back with all my happiness and passion and desire, I hear a groan rumble up from Draco, and I sigh against his mouth. After greedily kissing each other's mouths for some time, I pull back and rest my forehead against his both of us our breath coming in pants.

"I love you, Draco." I say softly and he smiles pulling me closer.

"I love you, 'Mione." He answers in return and kisses my forehead.

I lean back though not moving away and look up at him, "Have you talked with Scor, what are we going to tell him?" I ask wondering if this will be a huge shock, I know he said earlier that he wished I was his second mum, but it is different when it could really happen.

"I have talked to Scor, I have been thinking about this for a couple weeks, and I just realized that tonight was the perfect time to ask. Scor loves you, and you love him, he will be happy for us." Draco says emphatically.

I smile up at him and nod, then lean in and kiss him again, feeling so happy I could happily live the rest of my life in this moment. Then I realize there is still a birthday party going on, and I pull back, "We better get back, don't you think?"

Draco nods reluctantly, and releases all but my hand, which he twines his fingers with mine and leads me back outside. The party looks like it may be winding down, there are a few kids sprawled in chair sleeping and more adults lazing around looking like they need a nap. I notice that Theo, Pansy and the kids have left, and Ron and his wife are gone. I guess I will have to gather everyone later and tell them all the news.

Harry and Ginny are sitting with Daphne and the Malfoy's, while Albus is sleeping in Harry's arms. James and Scor are chasing the dragon Scor got and Daphne's kids are nowhere to be seen. I don't see the Greengrasses either, so I assume the kids are with them. We make our way to the group and sit in a loveseat together, after a while Ginny and Harry decide to go, and Daphne says she is leaving also, we all say goodbye. Scor comes over and climbs into my lap settling back against me I wrap my arms around him and he rests his hands on mine.

Lucius and Narcissa just smile at us and start to tidy things up leaving us relatively alone, Draco stays next to me and we sit in silence for a while, before Scor sits up suddenly holding my hand. I look at him in confusion as Scor is looking at Draco.

"Dad?" He says the word coming out half in question half in statement then he looks down at my hand, my left hand. He is sliding his finger across the face of the ring back and forth. For a few moments we all just sit there, I am waiting to see what Scor will say and I have no idea what Draco is thinking though he is watching Scor carefully.

Finally Scor looks up at me and says, "My wish came true." He says it as a statement, though he looks impressed.

I clear my throat, "What wish love?" I ask.

"When I blew out my candles, I wished for you to become my second mum." He states and for the hundredth time today tears spring to my eyes, "This means you will be my new mum, right?" He asks hopefully.

I nod slowly unable to say anything with the lump in my throat.

"So um," Scor says and then looks down at the ring and leans closer to me, whispering he asks, "Can I call you mum, now?" He looks up at me slowly through his lashes looking as if he will break if I say no.

I smile faintly and nod, "Yes, Sweet-Pea, I would love for you to call me mum." I answer him and he throws himself at me for a second time tonight, wrapping his arms around me and turning so his legs are around me too, he is squeezing me hard, and this time I am crying silently in happiness.

I feel Draco scoot closer to us and drawn us both into his lap his strong arms around us both, he lets out a contented sigh and I smile hugging Scor, my son, against my chest.

After a bit, my tears have dried up and Scor is sleeping, Draco leans over and says, "Oh, yeah and Scor helped pick out the ring."


**I am terribly sorry, it has been brought to my attention that I have mis-spelled Scor's name throughout the entire fic, I have went back and fixed this horrendous oversight and have written here to apologize! I hate it when names are spelled wrong, so I beg your forgiveness and also thank you for reading even through this! :)**

Okay, so I believe there will be one more chapter, an epilogue. I hope you have enjoyed this story as much as I have. I also hope it was long enough for those who were adamant about me adding to it. (I added 4 more chapters just for you) I apologize for this taking so long, I have had an insane couple weeks, I will be working on another fic sometime hopefully soon! If you haven't already, click on Author Alert and that will always alert you when I post something new! As Always please please review, and Thanks so so much for reading!