Draco's eyes fluttered open and he groaned loudly. He was lying down in what he could only assume was an abandoned shed. The cold damp floor was soaking the back of his shirt, causing him to feel cold. His healer robes had been disposed of, leaving him with just his white t-shirt and black trousers. He looked around groggily but it was too dark to make out anything. Confused he racked his brains trying to remember how he had gotten himself into this situation, but found that his memory was quite fuzzy. As he slowly got up, stars exploded in front of his eyes, he shakily touched the back of his head to feel a sticky wet substance. He swore under his breath. He took in his surroundings and the only exit he could find was completely bolted and he didn't have his wand. Seeing no other possible way out he limply leaned against the wall, trying not to fall asleep. Suddenly a loud crack was heard and a towering figure stood in front of him his wand pointed at his face. Before Draco could even blink the man screamed a curse and Draco knew nothing but pain as his body twitched and shook.

Scorpius was barely listening to Alfie and Marina bickering in the common room. The three had taken a seat near the fireplace and were currently trying to work on their charms essay and potions assignments respectively. Scorpius' mind was wondering and he was not really concentrating on what he was writing.

"Hey Malfoy." He looked up to see a tall boy standing over him handing him a letter. "S'pose to be for you."

"Thanks." He ripped it open eagerly not noticing how the other two had stopped talking and where simply staring at him.

Dear Scorpius,

I apologize for not having written sooner. We have been very busy and not much has changed. However, we have completed questioning Draco's assistant healers and his neighbours. So far we have not got much information but we are persistent and the investigation is still going strong. We have evidence confirming that the attack was done by the same attacker that got away, during the incident at Malfoy Manor.

On other matters, the Christmas holidays will be starting soon and you are welcome to stay with us at the Weasley home along with Rose, Albus and James. However, you should know that Mr. Zabini has also offered his house if you would like. Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass are willing to have you over as well, but they have moved to Paris. The choice is yours Scorpius we would all be happy to have you.

Sincerely,

Harry Potter

"Scorp, what's it say, anything new?" Alfie asked hesitantly.

"No, nothing. Well anyway, I'm going to bed, I can't think of anything else to write."

"Alright, goodnight then." Marina said softly.

They watched him worriedly as he headed to his room.

Scorpius sat on his bed and scribbled down a reply. He didn't want to go to Paris, incase something came up in the investigation and his grandparents were really sad nowadays so he didn't think he wanted to be around that. Uncle Blaise was nice enough but he knew he would get bored easily since there would be nothing to do. They had two children but both were much older than him.

I'd like to stay at the Weasleys. Thank you.

Scorpius Malfoy

As he lay in bed, he could feel his anxiety quickly building up. There was no way he was going to lose any more family. Not if he could stop it. He angrily wiped the few tears that had managed to slip past as he heard the door opening.

"Hey, it's just me. Are you alone?" Marina whispered quietly.

"Yeah. I was going to sleep."

"Well, I just thought you needed to talk." He felt the bed dip slightly as she sat down.

"I'm fine." he said dismissively.

"Look, I'm not going to tell you that they will find him, because I don't know that. Just please don't shut yourself off." she persisted.

"Marina, it's been months and they don't even have a lead. If they don't find him soon, I'm just going to have to do it myself!"

"Have you lost your mind?" Alfie screeched from the door where he had been eavesdropping. "Whoever took your dad is after you as well!"

"Alfie he's my dad, I've got to do something!"

"Are you completely dense…?"

"Shut up Alfie! Look Scorpius, I understand where you are coming from, really I do, but you can't just go off on your own. Alfie's right it's far too dangerous for you. Just give it a little more time."

"He doesn't have anymore time. He's probably dead for all we know!" Scorpius screamed losing his calm. He got out of his bed and made for the door ready to storm out until Marina grabbed his arm. Her eyes were full of tears.

"Scorpius don't say that."

"Why not? You know everyone is thinking it. Don't tell me you haven't thought that at least once. Now let go of me."

"Fine just promise me, you won't do anything stupid. Please, just give it a little more time. Please? "

Scorpious nodded his head and ripped his arm away, leaving his friends staring after him.