A/N: Hey guys, I'M BACK! OK so I know it's been a while, a very long while. Obviously I know you've all been waiting too long now but I promise I'll do my best to win you all back. So let me tell you what's been going on:

1. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I couldn't write or use a laptop properly for a while. It comes and goes and I will continue to get help.

2. I went on anti-depressants so I'm dealing with all my own demons at the minute (To be honest not writing was probably the worst thing to do because that's where I find my joy)

3.I got Kidney Infection (Lost 10 pounds in a week and a half and am just getting over it now)

4. I started my own business with Forever Living, selling Health, welfare and weight management products.

5. Family drama and problems, but I'm coping.

6. And of course the dreaded work.

I've had a rough year but no excuses, I'm getting back into all of my writing so anyways here goes.

Disclaimer: I only own the plot, everything else belongs to J.K Rowling.


Trouble in the Sweet Shop
Chapter 28


Previously: Hermione and Draco were living a happy, quiet life with their son, she had not seen Harry and Ron in years since they had left to work under cover tracking death eaters in another country. They returned to discover Hermione had married Draco and moved on from them. Harry and Ron disowned her after realising she was not under some sort of curse and that her feelings for Draco were real. After much trouble, Draco goes missing and they discover that he has been captured and held captive by none other than his best friend Blaise Zabini. It is revealed however that Blaise has been working on behalf of Lucius Malfoy. Draco is now free and Zabini is in the ministry...

Blaise Zabini was sitting in the cold white room, eyes down to the table in front of him, his hands were bound magically and he looked withdrawn and tired. It was fair to say he hadn't slept in a while. Opposite him were two Aurors, one sitting and the other standing by the door.

"I didn't have a choice...I couldn't not do it. I didn't want to...you have to believe me, use Veritaserum do anything...I promise I didn't want to." Zabini was babbling and eventually broke down, he was inconsolable, the Aurors looked at each other before Dawlish (Who was sitting) took a big sigh and looked towards Zabini.

"Why didn't you have a choice?"

"It was him, he threatened to hurt them...he has them...Malfoy has them"

"What do you mean he has them?" Dawlish stood and looked at Blaise, he was confused. They knew Lucius was the Malfoy he was referring to, they had already confirmed that, they also knew that Lucius was given day passes from Azkaban, however he had only been out twice and had been on watch on both occasions.

"Where does he have them?"

"I don't know, he said he would kill them if I didn't get rid of Draco. Believe me I never wanted to do it Draco is my best friend but when it comes to my family. I just can't risk it." To say the Aurors were confused was an understatement. Zabini sounded dilusional, there was no way Malfoy could be holding anyone captive.

"OK Zabini we can see you're distressed, so we're going to leave it at that for now. You'll return to your cell at Azkaban for the mean time whilst we check some things out." Zabini looked at the man and his eyes widened with shock. He had cooperated and he was told he wouldn't be charged if he cooperated, why was he going back, there was no way he could go back there. It was one of the worst experiences of his life, he never wanted to step foot in there again and now they were telling him that he risked his family and his own life by telling them this and wasn't going to be free.

"PLEASE, DON'T SEND ME BACK THERE. I WILL DO ANYTHING" His screams were heard as he was dragged through the ministry corridor, slowly his voice faded.


Draco was sitting on the sofa, reading his young son a story, Scorpious was curled up in his arms, sucking his thumb, listening to his father. They had reset all charms and security upon the house and had returned home soon after Draco had been to the ministry Hermione was standing by the fireplace, glass of wine in her hand, Watching the two men in her life, a small smile graced her face. She couldn't help but worry for her families safety, she thought Lucius was out of their lives for good, but to get Blaise to turn against them was frightening. She cherished these small moments when her family was together but often wondered when the good times would end.

She was shaken from her own little world from a knock at the door, she immediately looked towards her husband, whose face was serious and full of fear. She placed her glass on the side and turned to find that Draco had abandoned the book on the chair and stood with the mini Malfoy in his arms. Placing the child in his wife's arms she held him close and watched as Draco picked up his wand from the table. Heading towards the door, he held a protective hand back, motioning Hermione to stay in the room. He walked towards the door and slowly opened it, wand raised.

"Malfoy it's me!" Harry stood on the doorstep, alone.

"How do I know it's you?" His wand was still poised.

"Harry? Harry what spell did I use when we first met?" Hermione was now standing behind Draco, Harry could just about her. As much as he didn't like Malfoy, it was clear to him that he would do anything for his wife and child and Harry knew, being the son of a death eater meant he was ready for battle and used to the dark arts. He was ready for trouble and would do just about anything to save his family.

"Oculous repairo" Hermione let out the breath she was holding and touched Draco's shoulder softly.

"He's OK" She walked back into the lounge and Draco opened the door enough for Harry to walk in, peering his head out of the door he quickly scanned the area and closed and locked the door behind him. He followed them into the lounge and placed his hands on his hips, looking expectantly at Harry.

"I think we should talk alone." He motioned his head towards the small boy in Hermione's arms. He was at a very curious age right now, would pick up anything and this was not the best thing for him to hear. She walked towards Draco who kissed his son on the head and then carried her son to his room, placing him in his bed and ordering their (paid) house elves to stay with him and to call for them immediately should anything happen at all...anything. She kissed her son and returned to the room with the two men, entering the awkward silence, she sat herself on the chair, leaning her arms on her knees, sitting on edge.

"I've been looking up your father's case...he was helping the ministry find active death eaters, in exchange for day passes." Draco nodded and turning away, he fixed himself a drink from the fancy, sparkling decanters on a table. Tilting a glass towards Harry as an offering, he politely shook his head. Draco took a sip and welcomed the burn in his throat from the fire whiskey. He closed his eyes as it slid down his throat and looked at his glass whilst Harry continued.

"Each time he has been out, he has been unarmed, bound magically and he has had an Auror with him, I looked into the Auror's taking him. The same Auror has taken him on both occasions; a new Auror to our department. The strange thing is; Dawlish never appoints new staff to old cases. The same Aurors stick with the case until the end, they are never taken off."

"What happened to the Auror's on the case?" It was Hermione that spoke this time, she was looking Harry right in the eyes, her face serious, her hands shaking.

"They were killed on duty."

"How?" She squeaked the last out, her breathing got a little heavier and she was filled with dread.

"During a aid on active death eaters." Draco rubbed his forehead stressfully and downed his glass. Pouring himself another.

"I've done a background check on the current Auror, he's clean, no links to the dark arts. Great recommendations from the other departments. Dawlish has spoken to him and so far seems happy that there is no foul play on his part. There are no grounds for investigation"

Putting his glass down, Draco turned towards Harry and rubbed his hands together.

"So what now?"

"Now? Now we go off the books and find out what's going on. Nobody can know about this but I'll need your help."

"Just tell me what to do?"


A/N: Well I've really been in a bit of a fix and this was a struggle to write for a while but now it's done. I shall definitely update within the next week, hopefully within the next few days but we'll see how busy I get.

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