So I really love this one because it's just a bunch of letters over the years between Lucius and Peia, and then Peia and Draco. and I just think it's really wonderful and sweet. So yeah. Oh, and I'm sorry for it having been so long since I updated. I'm just really really lame.
*edit- I realized last night that Draco said in his letter that Dora and Lyra were the only ones in the family that hadn't been in Slytherin, but that's not true because Marius, James, Sirius, and Scorpius were all in Gryffindor. So I fixed it.
-Morrigan
October 1965
Mum-
I'm sorry I haven't written for a few weeks. My lessons are harder than I expected, but they're going well, I have the highest marks in all my classes.
There are a few older boys who were teasing me the other day, saying that I didn't have a mum because I killed her when I was born. I told them it wasn't true, that I have the best mum in the world, even if she isn't my biological mother. They just laughed at me.
I don't want you to feel bad though, but Professor Slughorn told me I should write to you about it. He said he knew you when you were at Hogwarts and you were in the Slug Club. He wants me to join but it sounds pretty lame. What should I tell him?
I try not to let the things those boys said get to me, but sometimes it's hard. When I really think about it, I wonder if it's true. Was it my fault that she died?
How are Lyra and Marius? I really miss them, and you and Dad too.
I wish I could try out for the Quidditch team this year, but they said I'd have to wait until next year. Tom wants to try out with me, but we all know he's pretty clumsy on a broom.
I've got a potions essay I need to finish up so I had better get to that. I love you Mum, write back soon.
-Lucius
My Dearest Lucius-
I am so proud of you! You are such a brilliant boy; I knew you would do well in your lessons. Dad says if you keep your grades up he'll buy you a new broom next summer!
I think you should join the Slug Club; it's not as bad as you think it will be, and Professor Slughorn is a good person to have as a friend later on in life when you're trying to get a job and make connections. I know you're not worried about that yet, but it's still a good idea.
Lyra and Marius miss their big brother! Marius keeps asking when you're coming home, I think I've told him a dozen times that you'll be home for Christmas but he never seems to remember, the poor lad is so forgetful. We all miss you so much sweetie.
You know your father would be thrilled if you joined the team next year, but I do wish you would wait a few years. I've seen too many broken bones from kids playing too young!
Now in regards to Aline, it is not your fault that she died. Honey your father and I have told you that so many times, why do you still doubt it? She got sick, as people often do, and she couldn't make it through her pregnancy. That is not your fault. It happens to many women.
When you come home I'll teach you a great bat-bogey hex so those boys will leave you alone. And I'll be having a word with Horace about it; he needs to put a stop to any bullying! Are those boys in your house?
You know I love you; you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. The first time I held you in my arms it felt like everything in the world was right, that nothing bad could ever happen again because you were mine and I was yours, from that moment on. You are just as much my son as Marius is, you know that.
How did your potions essay go? You know if you need help with anything just ask Bella, she'll be happy to help. In fact, she might be able to help with those boys as well. I'm sure they won't bother you again if Bella Black has a word with them.
Have you met Hagrid yet? He's a strange bloke but he's pretty funny and I bet he could use a friend. He was in our year in school; just tell him who your parents are.
Your brother is up from his nap so I better get him a snack. We can't wait to see you at Christmas!
All my love,
Mum
February 1970
Mum-
I need some advice. Cissy is still refusing to go on a date with me and I honestly don't know why. She won't give me a reason, and Dromeda won't tell me either.
Lyra keeps telling me that she'll come around when she's ready, but I've been asking her for ages, Mum! I don't know what else to do!
Tom says that I should date another bird to make her jealous, but I don't think it would work. I don't think she would even care. Why does she hate me so much?
-Lucius
Darling-
Oh Lucius. Your sister is right, you have to give Narcissa some time. And please for the love of Merlin, stop asking her out constantly! Chances are that if you stop asking every day she will change her mind.
You're too eager and girls don't like that. But don't listen to Tom either, if you ask another girl (don't use the term bird!) on a date, it won't make her jealous it will either make her mad or she won't care at all because she'll think you're moving on.
If you really want to win her heart you have to be patient. Compliment her but don't go overboard, make a point to smile at her when you see her but you don't have to speak with her every time you're in the same room or pass in the corridors. Give her some space.
She knows that you are a wonderful young man; she probably just thinks it's a bit weird because you grew up basically as cousins, even though you aren't blood related. She'll come around when she's ready, I know she will. But don't you dare harass that girl Lucius Abraxas Malfoy! Your father says to tell you that when you're trying to date a woman you should treat her as well as you treat your mum. I think that's great advice. (But that doesn't mean you should treat her as if she is your mum, because that would get really weird.)
I love you, good luck with Cissy.
Kisses,
Mum
December 1979
Mum-
I know I said I would pop over today, but Cissy keeps throwing up and I don't want to leave her. She says she's fine, but I know what 'fine' means. Is it going to be this way throughout the entire pregnancy? I don't know if I can handle that.
I just want to fast-forward six months, is that wrong of me?
I was thinking that if the baby is a boy, we'd name him Draco. Uncle Draco has always been such an important person in both of our lives; I don't think there is a better namesake. Do you think he will be okay with that?
We watched Cygnus, Leo, and Cass the other night, it was insane. I don't know how you had three kids like that, Mum. Our flat was a madhouse! Bella and Rodolphus went on a date night; he told me that they haven't done that since before Cygnus was born. Do you know how long that is? Eight years, Mum. Eight years.
I might be going mad already. I hope it isn't eight years before I get to take my wife on a date. I really don't know how you and Dad did it; we are all so close in age!
Anyway, I can hear her retching again; hopefully I can pop by tomorrow. I love you.
-Lucius
Dearest Lucius-
Thank you for that lovely visual.
First of all, it has not been eight years since Bella and Rodolphus have been on a date, your father and I have watched the kids several times over the years, and I know that your aunts and uncles have done the same. We watch Dora quite often as well. It will be the same when your child is born. We all understand that you and Cissy will need alone time, you know us old women love to play with the babies!
Don't fret about not being able to stop by for tea, dear. There is always tomorrow. The important thing is that you take care of your wife right now; the first trimester was always the most difficult for me.
I'll stop by tomorrow with some soup and a few other things so she doesn't have to worry about cooking; I know she probably doesn't feel like it right now.
I think that your Uncle would be honoured if you named your son after him, honey. And it honestly makes me a bit teary eyed to know that my brother has made such an impact on both of you, you know how important he is to me.
It's not wrong that you want to fast forward to June! Your father said the same thing when I was expecting your siblings, he couldn't wait for them to arrive, and I know he felt the same way about you.
No, it probably won't be that way throughout the entire pregnancy, but you have to remember that there is a life growing inside of her, and let me tell you; growing a person is no easy feat. (Which reminds me, you need to give her lots of foot massages!)
I will see you in the morning.
All my love,
Mum
September 1991
Gran-
I was sorted into Slytherin! I knew I would be because most of our family has been too. I didn't want to be in Hufflepuff like Dora.
Sirius and Peia are in Slytherin too, but Harry and Ron are in Gryffindor, which kind of bummed me out, but Cass told me that we'll have a lot of our lessons with Gryffindor.
Hopefully Uncle Sev doesn't go too hard on us in Defense Against the Dark Arts just 'cause we're related like he said, that wouldn't be fair!
I'll write again soon, I love you and Papa too!
-Draco
Dearest Draco-
Your Papa and I are so proud of you darling! You will be a great Slytherin just like your father.
There is nothing wrong with Hufflepuff, remember what we've told you? No house is better than another, everyone is equal. You know that your cousin Dora is a brilliant witch, and she's training to be an Auror now so don't put down Hufflepuff as weak.
I am sure that you will see Harry and Ron quite often, but promise me that you'll make friends outside the family? I know it's difficult because there are so many of us, but you can never have enough friends Draco.
I am sure that Uncle Severus (Professor Snape when you're in school!) will be fair to all of you just as he has been with your cousins, he was just teasing. But that doesn't mean you can slack off in his class, you know your father expects top marks from you.
We love you too!
-Gran (and Papa too!)
Mum and Dad-
Draco was sorted into Slytherin! I am so proud of him!
-Lucius
Darling Lucius-
An owl arrived from him just before I got yours, we are proud as well! He will do well in Slytherin; he is his father's son.
All our love
Mum and Dad