Epilogue

I still teach potions. It helps me get my mind off of things. Potions are a subtle science. There is no need for feelings it's just a simple equation, Oh how I wish my life was that simple. I wish there was no need to fill this hole in my heart, but there is, I wish there was a simple equation to mend it, but there isn't. Life isn't like a Potion, no matter how much I wish it where so.

Potions and Draco. Those are my main concerns. I watched Draco grow up and become the man he was always meant to be. I sit here in the house where I lost her waiting for a visit from Draco. He had said he would be bringing a surprise. I vaguely wondered what it would be but it wasn't my main concern, I wanted to know how we were doing on the grandchildren situation.

I desperately wanted to have grandchildren. After all my 67th birthday was approaching, I wasn't getting any younger. I don't know what it is but just the thought made my broken heart feel a little less broken. I think it's what Cissa would have wanted. Draco had gotten married last month on the anniversary of Cissa's death out in the garden. We thought she should be able to watch.

The ceremony was magical. Miss. Parkinson floated down to her husband and I had never seen my son look happier. I silently handed Draco the ring and he placed it onto Pansy's finger. I could have sworn I felt a familiar hand on my shoulder and a familiar catlike grin smiling down on us all.

I heard a small knock at the door. Draco was late as usual. I chuckled to myself and went to the door. I stepped back suddenly feeling dizzy. Standing next to Draco was a girl who was the mirror image of Cissa. I couldn't take it.

"W-wha? Draco...THIS ISNT FUNNY!" I couldn't breathe; the girl looked a little startled.

"Dad it's not a joke…Calm down. Sit and I will explain." I sat the look of horror still upon my face.

"Dad this is Natalie, Natalie this is a very shocked dad." He smiled and led her to the sofa.

"What is the meaning of this Draco?" I sounded harsher than I intended.

"Well this is my sister…Remember when mum told you 'He' took away the girl child? Well…I found her and she needs a place to stay."

"I really don't want to be a bother…" She had her voice. They looked exactly alike. Natalie had the same look of expectance Cissa did when we first met on the train.

"Do…" Tears where forming in my eyes. I cleared my throat. "Do you know what happened to your mother?" She shook her head no.

"I was hoping she would be here." She looked around hopefully.

I turned to Draco. "You didn't tell her…Why?"

"I couldn't bring myself to…She was so excited you see…I thought it would be best if you told her."

I sighed and took Natalie's hand. "Cissa is no longer with us…Your real father…He…" I hadn't talked about it in so long. I had always been in the back of my mind and I preferred to keep it that way. Before I could stop myself I burst into tears.

"Oh…Dad…Don't cry please…" Tears where forming in his eyes as well.

I stopped crying and looked into Natalie's eyes. "You look just like her." I caressed her cheek and smiled. "It's good to have a small piece of her back. Seeing as I won't have any grandchildren anytime soon." I shot a critical glance at Draco who shrank into his chair. "It would be nice to have some company."

She broke into a broad grin and hugged me. "Thank you so much…Dad." I hugged her back and suddenly became aware of how thin she was I could feel her ribs and spine. I pulled away.

"Didn't they feed you? Your foster parents I mean." She shook her head.

"They were murdered by Death Eaters. Ever sense then I have been making my own way around…It's been hard…I was working at the Hogshead when Draco found me."

"Well…Don't you worry; Draco and I will take good care of you." She smiled. She looked exhausted.

"Draco show Natalie to your mother's room. I am sure there are some clothes in the dresser ."

He nodded and took her upstairs. I found myself walking out to the garden. I stood in front of the bluebell covered grave.

"I wish you could see her Cissa…She looks just like you…" The wind blew through the trees and I could have sworn I heard a small whisper say.

"I can see all of you."

I picked a bluebell from the grave and let it blow away into the wind.

Draco placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Pansy just sent me an owl. Looks like you're going to get grandchildren after all."

I smiled. "It's about bloody time."