Author's Note: I deeply apologize for the long wait, life was a bit hectic.
Chapter 11: A Father's Secret Part 1
While the older adults were in the parlor, as Draco said, he sought out the children and found and endearing sight: all five of them were fast asleep surrounding Harry as if to make a physical barrier around him. Draco's anger and rage at the situation ebbed away and the sight touched his heart. He reached a hand and gently shook the older boys' shoulder, Scorpius first, followed by Theodore and James.
"Come with me quietly after waking the others, don't worry I'll have Maple watch over him." The older boys nodded and obeyed as Draco waited patiently outside the door. Five minutes later, five children followed the older man into the playroom while Maple watched over Harry, ordering her to inform him immediately if there were any signs of Harry waking.
"As you know, the trials are over and there is much to talk about. But for now all we can do is make your father/godfather and potential stepfather as comfortable as we can."
Lily looked up at Draco with doe like emerald eyes and silently asked to be picked up. Draco didn't have the heart to tell her no, picking her up carefully and going to the garden window so they all could admire the view of the gardens in peaceful silence. That is until there was a knock at the door.
"Enter," Draco said calmly, not removing his gaze from the window. He didn't have to, he knew from the knock alone of whom it was.
"Draco," Narcissa called out to her son softly as she entered the playroom. "It's almost time, your father wanted to know if you wished to accompany him to see it carried out." Draco wanted to say no but since his beloved couldn't attend he had no choice.
"Tell him I'll meet him at the Floo, Mother." He said evenly. Narcissa nodded and after smiling at the children she exited the room. Draco said and closed his eyes. He really hated the woman who almost destroyed all who he held dear. He gave Lily a hug, stroked the boys' hairs and led them to the study where Lucius and the two women were waiting.
"Are you ready to go Draco?" His father asked, cutting the cold intimidating Ice Lord complete with his snake head cane. Draco nodded and handed Lily to his mother. He took a handful of Floo powder and in a flash of green they were gone.
"Ah Lucius, Draco," Kingsley greeted. "You're just in time." He turned to show the red haired woman being led in shackles and looked a bit crazed. It reminded Draco of his late aunt Bellatrix. Just a red haired version of her…He thought with a scowl. He also noticed that only Arthur Weasley was present. The others were nowhere to be seen. Draco met his gaze and the elder Weasley walked over to them and handed Draco a letter.
"It's from Molly." He said. "She said Harry's the only one to open it. She wont even tell me what's the letter is about. I asked and she said 'Only for Harry.' Oh and I found these," He handed over two thick journals. One was scarlet and the other a deep green near black. "These belonged to his mother and Severus Snape. I figured Harry would want to have these."
"And what of his father James?" Draco asked. " Was there anything….?" His question died after what Mr. Weasley said confided next.
"There's no way that James could be his father." Arthur whispered. Lucius blinked but waited. "And Lucius seems to have forgotten this but James Potter….was impotent."
Hehehee Im prime evil eh? There will be more to come so stay tuned.
