AN: okay so I know that in the last chapter I referred to Draco as Godfather rather than Sevs godson, so im sorry. This may feel like a filler chapter, but it was necessary to reinforce their father daughter relationship.

Harrys POV

It had been nearly two weeks and it was almost time for the ball. I planned on taking Hydra to Hogsmeade to find her a costume and one for myself. I hadn't told her and hoped shed enjoy the surprise. Id been ignoring her these last few days which im not proud to admit. I shouldn't take it out on her, it isn't her fault. Draco still hasn't spoken to me. He comes to mealtimes now but is usually last in and first out. He doesn't even look at us, let alone talk to her or I. He takes his classes again but I heard some fourth years saying that he was like a monotonous robot. It hurt knowing I did that to him, but it hurt even more knowing that it could all be solved if he was willing to listen to me.

I slowly made my way into the Great Hall with Hydra and we sat at the end, avoiding everyone. The hall was only half full due to the fact it was a Saturday.

'Papa, what are we doing today? Am I with Molly or Dobby today?' She asked me timidly. I smiled down at her and said,

'None princess, I request your presence in Hogsmeade. I mean ive heard theres to be a ball in a few days and certain little girls need a costume.'

'Really papa? Are we going together?'

She squealed when I nodded at her and hugged me tightly. When she had finished her breakfast she bid goodbye to the rest of the staff and we walked back to our rooms. Had I turned around, id have seen a watery pair of mercurial eyes watch the two of us leaving. When we were at our rooms I put on Hydras coat and my own before we left. As we walked I glanced down at my little girl. Her long silky hair was tied up in a messy ponytail and she was wearing a tartan skirt with tights and her dragon hide boots, paired with a blue long sleeved shirt and her smart button up coat. Im so proud of her. Shes one of the only things ive ever gotten right in life.

She held onto my hand tightly as we entered the village and I watched as her eyes lit up looking around all of the shop windows. Shed been here before but I loved how the wonder always showed on her pretty little face.

'So little one, what costume do you wish to get?'

'Ooh I could be elsa from frozen. Or Rapunzel. Or a witch. Or a fairy. No, ive got it! Come on Papa' She babbled whilst pulling me into Madam Malkins shop. Madam Malkin had added a new fancy dress costume section due to their popularity around Halloween.

Hydra left me at the front of the shop and went to find a shop assistant. This gave me time to think to myself. After the ball was done with, I will make Draco listen to me. Ill ambush him if I have to. Anything that will make him listen to me. Hopefully Sev will help me. I know hell be a brilliant father to our little girl. He treated her so well before he found out. I wish we could go back to then. I wish I could go back and not leave him.

'Papa are you ready to see? Close your eyes' She shouted over the changing room. I shouted I was ready and she came out.

She was dressed as Cinderella. Her blonde hair was curled and hung around her back, held in by tiny crystalline blue flowers. Her long fitted floaty dress had sparkly netting on the front with the same flowers stitched into the bodice and was a matching colour. The little shoes she was wearing were silver sparkly jelly shoes to add to the 'glass' look. Overall it was the perfect outfit for her. And it gave me a great idea.

'You look perfect princess. I will be your prince charming' I told her and she giggled and nodded at me.

Ten minutes later I had my costume to match Hydras and we paid for them both and left the shop. By now students from the castle had started to swarm the village. They stopped to wave and say hello to me and Hydra every so often.

'Were gonna look the bestest at the ball Papa.' She smiled up at me and grabbed my hand.

'Indeed we will. How about an ice cream before we go back home?' I asked and she nodded and squealed.I laughed and followed her to Florean Fortescues parlour. Once inside she asked for some fizzing whizbees ice cream and went to get a table. Once id ordered our ice creams, I took them and sat down opposite Hydra.

We sat for a while, even after wed finished and just talked. About everything from how her lessons were going with Molly and Dobby to how she was enjoying living in the castle. She never once broached the topic of her other father and for that I was grateful. After a while we saw it was nearing dinner time so we set back off towards the castle, hand in hand, carrying our make believe costumes. Both wanting our fairy tale ending. Hydras of a happy family and mine of Draco back.