AN: Parties! I love parties! The Ginny of this story reminds me a bit of Bree from Desperate Housewives. A very big thank you to my beta, Ripped of Sanity.

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.

More Invitations

Ginny was planning a Christmas dinner party (that was going to be a few days before Christmas) and suggested to Harry that he invite Draco. She too liked Scorpius, and wanted to get a chance to get to know Malfoy. . . To see how much he'd changed to be able to raise such a nice boy.

Harry thought about it; debated back and forth before writing that letter.

To Draco Malfoy

Having Scorpius spend a portion of the holiday with us has been lovely. He's a charming boy; everyone seems to have taken to him. Accordingly, we would like to extend an invitation to a dinner at our house this Friday at six pm. –Harry contemplated writing, "We'd be delighted/honoured if you would join us" but decided that honesty was the best policy, and left that out- Please inform us as to whether or not you will be attending. You are welcome to bring your wife and son.

Regards,

Harry and Ginny Potter

Draco snorted at the last line and wondered whether or not he should attend this 'dinner'. Sure, he had no social life and craved contact with someone who wasn't five, or an elf. . . but socializing with the Potters was such an effort. After much deliberation, however, he decided to go to this little soiree, if only to see his son sooner than expected.

Harry and Ginny Potter

Thank you kindly for your invitation. Lucien and I will attend your dinner party. See you on Wednesday.

Hoping my son is well,

Draco Malfoy

"Not even bothering to hope we are well" Ginny said. "Git."

"So he's coming. . . Merlin! So tell me who all will be here, quick, sweetie?" Harry said.

"You, me, James, Albus, Lily, Scorpius, Teddy, Victoire, Bill, Fleur, Dominique, Louis, Ron, Hermione, Rose, Hugo, George, George's wife, Fred Junior, Mum, Dad, Neville, Luna, Hagrid, Malfoy, and his other kid, Lucien." Ginny recited.

"He's not bringing Mrs. Malfoy, then?" Harry said.

"Guess not" Ginny replied.

"Pity. . . Would've liked to meet the woman who turned the world's biggest prat into a halfway decent guy and a great father, by the sound of it. . ." Harry rambled on more to himself than anyone else.

"Scorpius, dear, your dad's joining us for our dinner party on Friday, and Lucien too" Ginny said kindly when Albus and Scorpius entered the room, laughing as usual.

"That's great Auntie Ginny, thanks" Scorpius replied, helping himself to an apple from the display on the kitchen table. Albus grabbed one too.

"Where's your mother, dear? Why doesn't she come along too?" Ginny inquired curiously.

Scorpius stopped smiling. "That's not possible. . . We haven't heard from her since shortly after Lu was born"

Harry raised his eyebrows in surprise. Scandal in the Malfoy family, he thought nastily, before stopping in his tracks. He didn't know the full story; he would refrain from passing judgment.

"Please, don't talk bout her in front of Dad" Scorpius asked quietly.

"Of course, sweetie. Why don't you two go find Teddy? He brought his Wizard's Chess Set; maybe you two can play?" Ginny suggested, trying to rid the kitchen of the awkward atmosphere.

"Fancy that. . . His wife had his second child and then left him. . . I wonder what really happened" Harry said as soon as Albus and Scorpius were out of earshot.

"I forbid you to ask" Ginny said firmly. She hadn't missed the look in Scorpius's grey eyes.

AN: Do I sense a mystery on our hands? Sorry for you, not going to develop that sub-plot for a while to come. Hehe!

Next Chapter: Arrival

Even the coldest of hearts would have been warmed by the smile that graced Draco's face when his son embraced him.

. . .to be continued!