Scorpius POV

I left Hogwarts with enough time that I didn't have to run to Hogsmeade. I trudged through the freshly fallen snow, congratulating myself for remembering to wear an extra layer – it was bloody freezing. I headed straight for the Hog's Head once I reached the village.

Usually I would meet my parents in the Three Broomsticks, but Rose and I had decided that it would be better for our parents not to be in cursing distance from each other when we told them. I had offered to move to the Hog's Head, knowing that my father prefered not to be the centre of attention anyway. My parents had agreed without a fuss, they had long stopped trying to be awkward. When I was nine, my father had a breakdown because he thought that we was raising me like his father raised him – which wasn't true, my father is a lot more loving and caring that Lucius ever was – and ever since, my parents have always been supportive of every decision I make.

I pulled open the door, wincing as it creaked loudly. I took off my hat and scarf as inside the pub was a hell of a lot warmer than outside was. I spotted my parents almost immediately. They had chosen a table by the fire, something I was grateful for.

"Hello" I said cheerfully as I sat down.

"Good afternoon son" my father replied, my mum smiling happily at me. She always loved when I asked them to visit me. I asked Father why once and he told me that she hated her parents and that she was glad that we had a better relationship than they had.

Wanting to get straight to why I asked them to meet me, I rushed through all of our usual small talk – how my grades were, how Albus was, etc.

"Mum, Father, there's something I have to tell you", I started nervously. My Father gestured for me to continue.

"Do you know Rose Weasley?" I asked them. They nodded in response. I had a feeling that my mother could sense what was coming next. I gathered up all of the courage that I had inside – no comments about how I'm not a Gryffindor please. Those bloody lions aren't the only ones with any courage.

"Well I've been dating her for about a year now. That's not all", I swiftly continued when I saw my father frown and my mother open her mouth, presumably to demand that she get to meet Rose as soon as possible.

"Uhh, well, you see", I spluttered.

"Spit it out Scorpius", my father said, grinning.

"She's pregnant", I whispered. My eyes locked down on a ridge in the table. I didn't want to have to look up and see the disappointment in their eyes.

"Oh, Scorpius", my mother sighed. Without even looking up, I could sense that they were exchanging their look. My parents had perfected a means of communication which made actually speaking to each other unnecessary.

"Look up at us", my father said, his voice strangely calm and devoid of any anger.

I looked up at them. Neither of them looked angry, my father's cheeks didn't even have a tinge of redness. What was in their eyes was worse than anger, they were disappointed.

"Scorpius, we're not going to lie to you. We are disappointed that you weren't more careful", my father began.

"But we want you to know that we are here for you. Raising a baby is hard work, we've been through it, trust us. You are going to need all the help that you can get", my mother continued.

"Thank you. I'm sorry that I disappointed you, I really am. I'm glad that you aren't kicking me out or disowning me".

My parents chuckled. "What kind of parents would kick their own child out, just when they need them the most?"

"Mine", came a quiet voice from behind us. I turned in my chair and saw Rose standing there. Her cheeks were red, as were her eyes and her nose. Tears were flowing down her cheeks. I stood up and wrapped my arms around her. Disbelief flooded my body. Ron and Hermione Weasley, everybody's favourite War Heroes (after Harry Potter) had kicked their own daughter out.

I led Rose to the table and sat her down on the chair beside the one I had just vacated. My parents were exchanging that look again. I could practically see the gears turning in my mum's head. I turned to Rose, gently placing my arm on her shoulder and pulling her close. I needed her to know that I was here for her. I looked up at my parents, internally begging them to say something.

"Rose, darling", my mother began. "It's lovely to meet you. I just wish the circumstances were better. What happened?"

Rose sniffled. I handed her a tissue from my pocket. She looked at me, her eyes asking if I had told them yet. I nodded.

"I told my parents that I was pregnant and my dad..." She paused. "He kicked me out. He told me that I was no daugther of his".

My mum gasped in horror. My father was slowly shaking his head.

"I just want you to know Rose that there will always be a room for you in our home. You're carrying Scorpius' baby, which makes you family. We always look after our own", my father said.

I looked up at him and smiled gratefully. I had never been sure what my father's reaction would be. It had never even crossed my mind that he would be so kind to Rose.

"Thank you Mr. Malfoy" Rose replied. "That means a lot to me". She managed a small smile.

"Please dear, it's Draco and Astoria" my mum said, smiling. She had always hoped that I'd meet a nice girl and Rose clearly passed her test. I looked at Rose and she smiled up at me.

"I think it's best if we head back to school, if that's okay with you two?" I said to my parents. They nodded in agreement. We stood up and I hugged my mum. I turned to my father, not expecting much more than a handshake. To my suprise, he hugged me tightly. Before he let go, he whispered in my ear, "Look after her Scorp". I nodded as he released me. I took Rose's hand after my mum released her and led us towards the door.

It was going to be one hell of a year.

I'm sorry that these chapters are getting even further and further apart. I am trying my best, but my teachers are failing to understand that we have lives to live outside of homework!

I have two weeks off now, so I'll try to post soon. Writing is a greta way to procrastinate doing my Easter homework :)

ALSO: Let me know what you think of where the story is going, anything you want to see in later chapters and if you spotted any mistakes, please tell me!