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Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense ...

Last night was Halloween or Samhain as James use to call it, Luckily we didn't get too many children wanting lollies and chocolate. I didn't answer the door, Vernon did, I wasn't wanting to accidentally see someone dressed as a witch. I hope Lily and James are happy with the life they have chosen. Looking out the window I notice it's a dreary day and that suits my mood.

Doing my morning routine of preparing Vernon's and Dudley's breakfast and making sure the already clean kitchen is clean relaxes me. When I bring Dudley into the kitchen the phone rings. It's Yvonne, I struggle placing Dudley in the high chair while I catch up with Yvonne.

"You're not going to believe it Petunia ... I didn't throw up this morning for the first time since I don't know when! I am going to be so glad when my pregnancy is over. I still can't believe it ... Twins!"

... "I am so happy for you! Not long now, your dad must be so thrilled," I reply. I finally get Dudley to settle.

"Oh he is, he wants one of the boys to be named after him, can you believe the nerve of him?!"

Chuckling at her mock outage I unsuccessfully try to feed Dudley, "Perhaps he will settle for one of them to have his name as a middle name? Listen, Dudley is being a little difficult perhaps we should talk later?"

Yvonne slightly giggles, "Nawww how is the little cutie! It's been so long, how is my godson? ... HA I can hear him through the phone now"

"Not funny Yvonne, just you wait when you have double the trouble, you saw Duds less than a fortnight ago ... "

Oh Merlin Dudley NO! You're meant to eat food not chuck it at walls, I dry heave at the mess, "Got to go Yvonne, speak later."

After I hang up the phone Vernon kisses me goodbye, After an unsuccessful attempt at trying to kiss Dudley Vernon mutters 'Little tyke' then chuckles. After Vernon leaves I sigh, wishing Dudley would pass this difficult stage, wonder if Lily is having the same problem? Mum and Dad may be dead but that doesn't mean James and I can just leave a WAR ... it's war Tuney. I grimace, uncaring bitch. Why do I still love and miss you Lily flower?

After making the house nice and pristine I get Dudley ready to go to the park, needing some fresh air. I finally get to turn the television off then the radio in the kitchen. Just before I turn the radio off I realise the song that's playing ... It's Frank Sinatra, come fly with me. I quickly turn it off not wanting to hear the song my Dad and I danced to at my wedding.

Hearing that song makes me feel a bit distant from reality it isn't until Dudley and I are almost at the park that I realise that he's been kicking me for attention. Going on my knees to get to his level, "Sorry Diddykins, mummy's just been distracted, what is it that you want?"

Later that day when Dudley has finally gone to sleep I bring two cups of tea in the lounge room where Vernon is relaxing. After taking a sip I relax for the first time today, not comprehending how Yvonne is going to handle two children at once.

After Vernon cleared his throat, I turn to him expectantly, he most likely wants to complain about work. Why does he look so nervous?

"Er - Petunia, dear - you haven't heard from your sister lately, have you?"

Now that's an unexpected question, she hasn't even been bothered to say sorry for her ruthlessness so why would I talk to her.

"No, Why?"

"Funny stuff on the news, owls ... shooting stars ... and there were a lot of funny-looking people in town today ..."

"So?" I counter annoyed.

"Well, I just thought ... maybe ... it was something to do with ... you know ... her crowd."

I think on what he's just said, owls, funny looking people, I take a sip of tea not knowing what to say. That certainly sounds like them but why are they being so obvious, what about their secrecy? Is the war switching to the muggle side of the world, did that Voldy creature succeed and now muggles are going to follow his orders? Did they fail ...

"Their son - he'd be about Dudley's age now, wouldn't he?"

Yes he is and I hope James and Lily protect him better than they protected mum and dad, "I suppose so."

"What's his name again? Howard, isn't it?"

Harry James Potter, the last correspondence my sister and brother bothered to send, why are we talking about this. We usually pretend they don't exist, "Harry. Nasty, common name, if you ask me."

"Oh, yes, yes, I quite agree."

We both went to bed, I sigh in contentment when I get into bed hoping Dudley won't tire me out tomorrow. My last thought before I drift off to sleep is wishing that I didn't break that mirror so I can find out about what Vernon was talking about earlier.

After opening the door I drop the milk bottles and scream in shock, there's a baby on the doorstep!

Lucius and Narcissa hear the alarm blasting loud, the Aurors have finally find a way through into the Manor. They rush to Draco's room with wands raised, Narcissa picks Draco up and tries to calm his screams.

"Take the emergency port key out of here and keep Draco safe."

Narcissa snorts in disbelief, "So you can be chucked in Azkaban?! I don't think so."

Narcissa places Draco down and hands him something then Draco is popped away.

"Where? You FOOLISH woman why didn't you go with him ..."

Lucius and Narcissa's blood runs cold when they hear a laugh.

"Lucy, Lucy, Lucy."

They turn and see the last two people they thought would be here, Severus and Sir Pakinson. Lucius turns to Severus with his wand still raised, "Turn the alarm off."

Severus does so silently then Lucius sighs in relief, only the real Severus could have done that. Lucius lowers his wand, "The last I heard brother was that you were in Azkaban ... thank you Sir ... "

"No Lucy I didn't get him out," Interrupts Sir Pakinson.

"No, that honour resides with Dumbledore," Adds Severus bitterly.

Lucius barely holds onto his wand with the amount of shock he felt, "What have you done?"

"I ... I ... made the biggest mistake of my life," Mumbles Severus.

Lucius personally thinks choosing between letting Dumbledore save him from Dementors or the Dementors is an easy choice, he'll choose the Dementors every time, "How could you betray me like that? ... I would have eventually got you out."

Severus shakes his head, "Don't make me feel worse than I already feel, you don't know what that place is like! I had to get out of there and he got me out. For his own purposes yes but I couldn't risk waiting around for you."

"I feel I must apologise Lucy, Dumbledore got to him before I could." Adds Sir Parkinson.

Will he quit with the 'Lucy' ... Not for the first time in his life Lucius wish he didn't take that bet in second year that allowed him to be nick named 'Lucy' for life.

"My client has come here today to answer to the warrant of his arrest that was put forth on the 31st of October. There has been many speculations of my clients whereabouts and dealings with the war but that's all hearsay ... "

Lucius is feeling quite smug, Sir Parkinson is a fantastic lawyer.

"My client is willing to clear things up ... "

"Did you kill your father" ... There were many whispers for this was old gossip that people wanted to know the answer to. "No"

"Did you willingly work for the Dark Lord." "No"

"After the 31st of October were you hiding out in your manor that whole time?" "Yes"

"To protect Draco?" "Yes"

"Did you unwillingly work for the Dark Lord." "Yes"

Gasps and 'imperius curse' is uttered.

"Sir Malfoy is not the only one that had no choice in his dealings with such a monster ..."

After every motive and evidence is examined Lucius left the court room a free man. Before Lucius goes back to the manor Lucius has to retrieve belongings in his office. Lucius quickly grabs his things and is leaving when he realises there is a gathering of quite a number of people, as Lucius makes his way through Lucius realises it's a Yule party.

Lucius comes face to face with Mr Weasley, Mr Weasley is surprised by Lucius's presence then Mr Weasley lifts his drink in mock respect.

"Well it seems we have a Christmas miracle, it seems with enough Galleons you can purchase freedom ... pity you haven't brought yourself dignity."

Christmas?

"Christmas Arthur? A Christian muggle celebration? ... Apologises but I don't recognise a holiday created by muggles who use to burn us at the stake."

Bloodtraitor.

Lucius relaxes when he is in the safely of his manor. Narcissa grabs Lucius by the shoulders, turns him around and brings him in a hug.

"You got off?! That man can work wonders I really thought Dumbledore would make sure you go to Azkaban."

Lucius grabs her waist and takes a slight step back, "hhmm, you seem relieved, it's as though you truly love me."

She smirks, "Don't be Ludicrous, who could ever love you."