My Parent's Mistake
Chapter 10
After Spending Monday with her father at Hogwarts and trying out a few classes, Aubrey returned back to Grimmauld Place. As soon as she stepped foot into the house she was pulled upstairs by Ginny.
'Wednesday night?' Ginny asked as she gently pushed Aubrey to sit on her bed.
'Oh.' Aubrey replied.
'Yes, oh!' Ginny replied. 'Dinner with Draco Malfoy, you're mother's enemy, you're father's Godson and a Malfoy!' Ginny nearly screamed.
'He asked me to dinner, I accepted and I'm going.' Aubrey said softly and calmly. 'Please Auntie Ginny. I can talk to Draco, he makes me laugh and I need some fun right now.'
'He's nearly twice you're age Aubrey. You're mother would never approve.' Ginny said as she sat down next to her.
'Mum's one to talk, Dad is twenty years older than she is.' Aubrey replied.
'Draco is your mother's age.' Ginny tried to reason.
'And Dad was the same age as Grandpa Granger; I think he was even a year older.' Aubrey said smiling. 'Age in this family doesn't really matter.'
'And what would Severus say? I take it he knows after all it is his Godson who is taking you out.' Ginny said knowing full well he didn't know.
'Well...I didn't tell him.' Aubrey said. 'I didn't want him to get worked up about one night. We might not even go out again after tonight.'
'Okay, I can understand that.' Ginny said. 'I wish you would have told me sooner.'
'Does Uncle Harry know?' Aubrey asked.
'No. God no. If I had told him do you think Draco would still be alive and your father would have known.' Ginny said laughing. 'Let's keep this between us shall we?'
'Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!' Aubrey said as she hugged Ginny.
'Now, let's dig through your wardrobe and find something for you to wear.' Ginny said as she rushed into Aubrey's walk in Wardrobe which her husband had built for her God-daughter.
'I was thinking of wearing a black dress?' Aubrey said as she laid back on her bed.
'With your nude heels? What about that strapless dress I brought you for your birthday, that looked beautiful on you.' Ginny explained.
'I forgot about that dress.' Aubrey said as she got off the bed and went into the wardrobe to pick it out.
Ginny sat down on the bed and watched as Aubrey threw the dress on and then grabbed her heels. She then walked out of the Wardrobe and stood in front of Ginny.
'Beautiful.' Ginny said smiling. 'Just stunning, poor Draco.'
Aubrey laughed and took off her heels and sat down on the bed with Ginny.
'How will I be hiding me going out with Uncle Harry?' she asked.
'Leave that to me.' Ginny said smiling. 'I'll talk to Fleur and get her to say you're going there for the night.'
'What about Uncle Bill though? What if Uncle Harry talks to Uncle Bill?' Aubrey said worrying.
'Don't panic, leave it with me.' Ginny said as she kissed Aubrey's cheek. 'Tomorrow I'll get my mum to watch the kids and we'll have a pamper day and get you ready.'
'Thank you Aunt Ginny' Aubrey said as she wrapped her arms around her God-mother.
That evening, Ginny made a family dinner for her husband, children and God-daughter and then they watched a family movie together. Aubrey choose the DVD and snuggled down next to Harry and Lily. By the time the movie ended Aubrey, Sirius and Lily were all asleep. Ginny lifted Lily into her arms and took her to bed while Sirius woke and followed his mother up to bed.
Harry stayed sat on the sofa watching Aubrey sleep; she looked peaceful in her sleep. She had a slight smile on her face and Harry thought she looked like Hermione. It reminded him of when they were Aubrey's age and staying in the exact house they were in now. Himself, Ron and Hermione had slept in this very room, Hermione on the floor between the two of them the night they ran from Hogwarts.
Harry brushed Aubrey's hair out of her face and gently shook her shoulder to wake her.
'Uncle Harry.' She groaned as she opened her eyes.
'It's time for bed.' He said softly. 'Come on, let's get you upstairs.'
Aubrey stood up and walked upstairs with Harry behind her. Harry tucked his God-daughter who he saw as his actual daughter into bed, kissed her head and walked out the room with a heavy heart of grief for the young girl.
The next morning, Harry went off to work and Ginny dropped the children to her mother's house and then they made their way to London. Ginny had booked into a Muggle Spa which was a usual haunt of hers and also booked a hair appointment.
The two girls made their way to London and into the spa where both of them had a massage and manicures and pedicures. Ginny looked at Aubrey whilst she was getting her nails done and smiled sadly. This was a thing that Ginny used to do with Hermione. They'd often come once every month to get away from everything and just have a day to themselves. Ginny missed that, she missed Hermione but having Aubrey here helped a lot.
After they had been pampered for the day, Ginny and Aubrey slipped into the hair salon in Diagon Alley. Ginny had her usual hair wash and blow dry while Aubrey decided on having her hair curled to perfection. Ginny sat and watched as the stylist did her hair for her and then once they were done went back home.
Luckily, Harry was on a late shift tonight so when he did return tonight he'd think Aubrey was already at Fleur's. Ginny got the kids home while Aubrey went upstairs to do her make up and get dressed.
Draco would be picking her up from the house and apperating them both to the restaurant. Once dressed, Aubrey went downstairs to seek her Aunt's approval.
'So?' she asked as she spun in a circle carefully.
'Stunning.' Ginny said smiling and a bit tearful.
Aubrey really did look stunning. The dress fit her like a glove, it was the perfect colour. The dress was cream lace and looked perfect with Aubrey's dark curly hair and dark make up. She wore her nude heels and carried a tan clutch which belonged to her mother.
The doorbell went off and Aubrey automatically panicked. She was so nervous; this was her first proper date. Ginny calmed her and led Aubrey to the door. She kissed her head and pushed her towards the front door.
Aubrey opened the door and smiled as she saw Draco standing there oozing confident and charm.
'Hello.' She said softly as she pulled the door back revealing her outfit to Draco.
'Good evening.' He said with a slight smile. 'You look beautiful.' He said.
'Thank you. You look very handsome.' She replied.
'Well I do try.' He said with a smirk. 'Shall we?' he said as he offered her his hand.
'Yes.' She said as she took hold of his hand.
'What time do I need to get you back? Do I need to have a conversation with your Uncle Potter?' he said.
'No, he doesn't know. Ginny's covering for me. I have to be back at 11pm.' she said smiling.
'We'll make a Slytherin out of you yet Ms Snape.' He said.
'It's Granger.' She replied and then he apperated them.
Draco apperated them both to Diagon Alley to an exclusive restaurant. He led Aubrey inside and spoke to the waiter who seated them in the corner away from prying eyes or listening ears.
Draco pulled out Aubrey's seat and got her comfortable and then sat down at the table handing her a menu which was in French.
'Have you been here before?' she asked.
'A few times.' He replied. 'My parents like to come here.'
'What would you suggest I try then?' she said as she looked at the menu.
'Would you like me to order for you? Trust me enough to let me do that?' he said smiling.
'I trust you; order what you think I'll like just no snails.' She said smiling.
'Of course.' He said. 'What wine do you like?'
'Draco, I can't.' She said slightly embarrassed.
'No of course you can't. Sorry.' He said smiling. 'Don't worry about it.'
'Doesn't it annoy you?' she said.
'No. It's only times like these that I realise just how young you are.' He said smiling. 'Don't worry about it.'
Draco ordered with the waiter and got him to bring some wine and a soft drink for Aubrey. Their food arrived quickly and true to his word Draco had chosen amazing food.
'I'm glad you liked it.' Draco said as he sipped his wine. 'Do you want some wine?'
'I shouldn't.' She said softly.
'I understand. Severus will probably kill me if I got you drunk.' He said laughing.
'I haven't told my Dad. Have you?' she said.
'No, I thought you would tell him.' He said truthfully. 'I know I probably should have told him but I know Severus and I would have been killed.'
'Exactly.' She said smiling. 'I've only known him for a short while but I think I know him well enough to know he would not be happy but then if he forbids me he's be a hypocrite.'
'Very true.' He said smirking. 'Your mother was about the same age when they got together and he was her Professor.'
'Yeah which is kind of wrong.' Aubrey said truthfully.
'It was wrong in a sense but I couldn't imagine Hermione Granger with anyone else.' He said. 'Did she date?'
'She went on a few dates. She had a relationship which lasted about 9 months, he was horrible. He hated me, would sneer at me and make me cry. I was only about six but it didn't last long because Uncle Harry found out he was trouble.' She explained.
'So Potter doesn't know either?' he asked.
'No, Aunt Gin actually found your letter and at first wasn't going to let me but I swayed her and well she's covering for me.' She said smiling.
'And what if I want to take you out again?' Draco said as he held on to her hand. 'Would Ginny cover for you again?'
'Well, I think we'd either have to have lunch one day or I may have to tell my father and Uncle and you may not be around for that.' She said laughing.
'Or you could spend some time at the Manor, say you're coming to research in the Library?' he said smiling.
'That sounds like an idea.' She said smiling.
'How about Friday?' he said. 'I am only working the morning so we can have lunch and hang out.'
'Sounds like a plan.' She said smiling.
'Why don't we go for a walk and then I'll take you home.' He said as he stood up.
'Okay.' She said as she stood up and took hold of his hand.
Draco and Aubrey walked out of the restaurant and down the high street. Hand in hand they walked in sync down the street talking. Aubrey hadn't had such fun in ages and neither had Draco.
'You alright?' he asked. 'You cold?'
'Just a little.' She said softly. 'Probably should have brought a coat or robe.'
'Here, take my jacket.' He said as he shrugged it off.
'Thank you.' She said as he draped it around her shoulders and then pulled her into him. 'Your beautiful do you know that? So beautiful.'
'Thank you.' She said blushing.
Draco lifted her chin softly with his finger and then brought his lips towards hers. Aubrey sunk into Draco as he deepened the kiss. His hands ran down her back and eventually ended up cupping her bum pushing her into him. She moaned as she felt his erection pressing against her leg and pulled back quickly.
'Sorry.' He said as he pulled away only to find himself once again with his arms full of witch and her lips on his.
'I'm not sorry.' She said as she kissed him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Draco smirked against her lips and pulled her close to him again. Aubrey's hands were in his hair pulling his face closer to her. Draco pulled away and kissed her head softly.
'I need to get you home.' He said as he rested his head against hers.
'I don't want to.' She said as she leant into him and rested her head on his chest.
'Neither do I want to but I doubt your father or Uncle will be too pleased if I took you home with me.' He said truthfully.
'Draco.' She said into his chest.
'Yes?' he asked as she kissed her head again.
'Thank you for a wonderful evening. It's the first time in ages since I've properly laughed.' She said smiling up at him.
'You're welcome.' He said as he kissed her again and then apperated to her home.
Draco kissed her goodnight and watched as she walked up to the doorstep of number 12. She waved as she walked into the house and watched as he apperated away. She happily sighed and she shut the front door and turned around to find a red faced angry Harry Potter.
AU: Finally updated! I love this chapter! I hope you did too. Look forward to hearing what you think. xx