Near by behind the trees stood a man. He was average height and a little pudgy. He was wearing a hoodie and jeans. Hermione didn't notice the man because the man was well hidden. He kept watch on Sophia who was laughing into a fit because Draco was swinging next to her being silly. He took mental note of this then look around to make sure he wasn't seen and apparate.

Lucius Malfoy, a much older man by now. He was around his late 50s now. The war had taken a toll on the once wealthy powerful man. He now lived alone in a small cottage in a very desolated place. There was no one for miles and that's how Lucius liked it. He had lost everything dear to him. His wife, his son, all of his friends. They were very loyal to Voldemort when he was in power. Lucius would probably still be loyal to him if he were still alive. But Azkaban had taken a toll on him. He managed to escape with the help of a friend, Richard Periwinkle, who was his only access to the outside world.

POP

"You have returned old friend," said Lucius

"I have, like I said I would. Why do you still doubt me?" asked Richard

"I still find it hard to trust people," Lucius stood up slowly using his cane

"That's all right. I found them," he smiled at Lucius

"You did!"

"Of course. The Mudblood, your son and your granddaughter," Lucius gasped

"What does the child look like?"

"Like her father, thank God. Curly blond hair," Richard smiled

"You must bring the child to me,"

"All in due time Lucius. These things can not be rushed. She will be with you in time but you must be patient,"

"I will,"

Hermione, Draco and Sophia arrived back to the house around 4.

"I had a great day," said Sophia as she sat on the couch, "You should stay for dinner,"

"Sophia I think Draco might have other plans," she quickly looked at Draco

"No he doesn't. Right Daddy?"

Draco melted. He loved it when Sophia called him Daddy. He would do anything for her when she called him Daddy.

"Nope I don't have other plans," he plopped down next to Sophia and smiled at Hermione

"Well I guess I better start on dinner," she somewhat rolled her eyes and went into the kitchen

Draco followed Hermione in the kitchen and found her sitting at the table looking serious.

"What's wrong?" he sat down next to her

"I'm just thinking,"

"About?"

"Sophia,"

"Could you use more words please," he laughed at her

"I don't want to get her hopes up. She really let her guard down today. She called you Daddy for the first time. Right now things seem good but I don't want anything to disappoint her,"

"I told you I'm not going anywhere. We can take things slow with you…and me,' he waited for her to respond, "I mean every kid needs their mum and dad and Sophia is right. It's not a family if the parents aren't together and I love you. I can wait…for you to love me,"

"How do you know I want to love you? You seem pretty confident that I want a relationship with you," she was smiling at him

"Well I'm a pretty confident man. Why wouldn't you want me?"

"I just want to be careful,"

"We will. I won't spend the night. I mean I feel we should have some rules,"

"Right," she smiled at him

"And I'll be active in her schooling. So if you ever need me to pick her up or drop her off or drive her to her music class or football game, I will,"

"Of course,"

"Parent conferences, I'm so there," he was smiling

"Good," she hugged Draco tightly and kissed his neck

"Anything for my girls," he kissed her cheek

The next morning Hermione was arriving at the Ministry with Sophia in toe.

"Hold onto my hand,"

"I don't see why I can't just stay with Mr. Blaise. He offered to watch me,"

"This is not up for discussion Sophia. I do not want just anyone to be watching my daughter,"

"Just admit it mummy. You don't trust Mr. Blaise,"

"I do not trust Mr. Blaise," she rushed to get to her office

"I thought you guys were friends,"

"I was friends with Draco not Blaise,"

"I thought he changed after the war. He is friends with Daddy,"

"Sophia please," they finally made it, "Sorry I am late. Couldn't find a babysitter. Ginny and Harry are on vacation, Dean is out of the country…"

"What about Mr. Weasley," said Felecia as she got Hermione's coffee

"Ron is taking a break from us for awhile,"

"Oh," Felecia looked at Sophia, "I could watch her. I have two younger sisters and I am your assistant. This is what you pay me for, to assist," she smiled at Hermione

"I like her mummy," said Sophia

"Are you sure," she looked at Felecia

"I'll be on my best behavior," piped in Sophia

"I know you will. Thank you so much Felecia," she went into her office

"So what do you want to do Sophia?"

"Color,"

"Ok I'll get you paper and crayons and did you eat breakfast?"

"No mummy was rushing. I think she forgot. If she only let Mr. Blaise watch me she wouldn't have been rushing. I don't think she likes him very much,"

"Well when mummy's don't know someone well enough they want to protect their kiddies,"

"I understand. I don't even know Mr. Blaise myself but my Daddy talks about him so I guess he is nice,"

"Well I'll be right back. If the phone rings let it ring and don't talk to strangers, like if someone comes in here. Your mum is right there, ok?"

"Yes," she sat behind Felecia's desk

Sophia looked around the office. She had never been there before. It was so busy at the Ministry. It was exciting. This was the Wizarding World. A world she didn't really want to be apart of. Sophia was getting settled behind Felecia's desk when the door suddenly opened.

"Sophia come with me," Felecia grabbed her hand

"That was fast," they walked out of the office into the busy halls, "Where are my crayons and paper? Where is my breakfast?"

"We are going to be late," she didn't make eye contact with Sophia. She dragged her into the tight elevator

"Late for what?" Sophia got nervous

"Your meeting,"

"What meeting. I don't work here,"

Once the elevator stopped on the entrance floor Felecia grabbed Sophia's hand and pulled her out

"Felecia your walking too fast. Let go of my hand!" there was so much noise and commotion Felecia didn't hear, "Felecia are you listening to me?" she yanked her arm but Felecia's gripped tightened, "You're hurting me Felecia. Let go," she yanked harder

Felecia was in a trance. She didn't listen to Sophia. She just kept walking towards the large fountain in the middle of the Ministry.

"We must wait here for your meeting,"

"I want my mummy!" she was crying by now

Suddenly a man in a nice suit appeared in front of Sophia. He had a creepy look about him and Sophia stiffened immediately. He walked towards her.

"Ah Sophia Malfoy. It is good to see you at last,"

"What?" she was crying trying to get out of Felecia's death grip, "Felecia let go!"

"You're going home with me Sophia Malfoy. To be with your real family," the man put his hand on her shoulder

Sophia let out the loudest scream she could muster. People around her stopped with fear.

"HELP ME DADDY!" was the first thing that popped in her little head, "HE"S TRYING TO TAKE ME! HELP ME!"

Blaise and Draco happened to be in the crowd not to far from Sophia. Draco drew his wand quickly and ran to his daughter's screams.

"Sophia!" the man quickly apparate

Sophia was trying to get out of Felecia's grip but she still held her very tightly

"Daddy my hand. She won't let go," she was in tears

Draco looked at Felecia and knew why.

"She's under the Imperious Curse," said Blaise

Blaise pried Felecia's hand off of Sophia. Sophia now had a large bruise on her little hand, "I'm going to take her to St. Mungo," Blaise carried Felecia away

Draco scooped his daughter in his arms and took her back to Hermione's office. Sophia didn't stop crying once they reached there either.

"Hermione!" yelled Draco

"What happened?" she ran to her daughter, "What happened to your arm?" Sophia held onto Draco tighter

"Apparently someone put your assistant under the Imperious Curse. Someone was trying to kidnap our daughter,"