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Breaking Traditions-Part 18:
Lucius and Narcissa's next step was to fill Harold and Helena Greengrass in on events. Seeing as Draco and Astoria were going to be married the Malfoy parents had promised to update their Greengrass counterparts when anything major had happened. Of course the plans that had been down were immediately cancelled by Harold and Helena.
The Malfoys entered Greengrass Manor via the Floo ad Helena was instantly rushing to greet the parents before asking an elf to get the refreshments ready and bring them to the sunroom. Lucius and Narcissa were surprised at the choice of the room but could see why the meeting was being held there. It had clearly been redesigned.
"I really love what you have done Helena. It looks so much brighter in here," Narcissa said, complimenting the new designs.
"I said that it didn't need doing but Helena insisted on it," Harold said, "and sometimes it's easier to let them get on with it."
"Yes I will totally agree with that," Lucius said before receiving a playful whack on the arms from Narcissa.
The elf soon appeared with the refreshments and then, after everyone had had a sip or two of their tea, Helena spoke.
"I'm guessing there's news on the adoption front," she said, "we thought maybe it hadn't worked out at all for some reason. We hope that isn't the case."
"Fudge has set the team off on the search for a child," Narcissa said softly, "my mother is still against the whole thing but my father and Lucius' parents are coming around to the idea. But yes the search has begun and I could cry with delight that it's that little bit closer."
"The only concern that we have…" Lucius started.
"You will always have our support," Harold said, "we made a vow when the marriage contract between Draco and Astoria was signed that we would stand by you no matter what."
"But your reputation could be ruined…" Narcissa said as she looked at the couple before taking a sip of her drink.
"We both have money and power. We just simply have to use them to our advantage if we have to," Helena said, "we are two powerful families. Granted we aren't as powerful as you but together we'll manage. The contract is secure and nothing will change our minds on it. Draco and Astoria will marry. Yes Astoria is only nine but at least it's secure now."
Helena served the cake and asked if anyone wanted some wine. They somehow silently agreed that a glass or two wouldn't hurt so wine glasses and a fine bottle of wine were summoned before the four were having a sip of the wine.
"There is, however, one thing I think that we should amend in the contract…" Harold said, "we are all starting to get on and should anything happen to you two and Draco is over 17 what happens to…?"
"Rosalie," Narcissa said, "Rosalie Isabella Malfoy. Yes we finally decided on a name," she smiled before sighing, "we hadn't even thought of that…"
"Well Helena and I have and we thought that maybe something about Rosalie should be in the contract just in case. I hope that nothing will happen until she is over 17 but you can't be sure," Helena said, "Harold and I are also willing to be named as guardians if Draco is under 17. Now I know that you'd rather her stay in the family…"
"My parents are already named as guardians but I guess it wouldn't hurt to add in the part about Draco, and Astoria once she's 17, becoming guardians of Rosalie. We could also write it down in the adoption contract that should anything happens to us and my parents and Draco is under 17 that you two would be willing to take care of Rosalie," Lucius said, "that way Rosalie's safety is guaranteed no matter what happens. But nothing will happen to us," he said.
Eventually Lucius and Narcissa thanked the Greengrasses for everything before they Floo'd back to Malfoy Manor and went to Lucius' study.
"I'd never even thought about any of the things they brought up," Narcissa said, "but they do make a point. We need to make sure that Rosalie won't be taken back into care if anything happens to us. I'm glad that they are still willing to stick by us," she said, "my main worry was them backing out after we had filled them in." Lucius nodded,
"That was my main worry as well but they really are serious about standing by us and the union of the House of Malfoy and the Greengrasses. We both have money and power and should use that if we can," he said as he looked at her, "I know you have your doubts now but putting an end to this and giving up isn't an option anymore."
Narcissa looked at him and watched before he sat beside her and held her hands tightly.
"Luc…?"
"I cannot and will not allow you to slip back into that madness that almost destroyed you last time," he said, "I will not allow it Cissa. That almost destroyed you and took you from me and I won't allow that to happen. I want this as much as you do."
A gasp could be heard as Narcissa looked at him,
"What did you just say?"
"I want this as much as you now. So far it has been that I was doing this for you but now we're waiting for a child to be found I've realized that I want this just as much as you do," Lucius said, "to have a little girl… a mini you will be the most amazing thing. Just think a little girl to dress up, be forced to play girlie things with like dolls and dress up will be amazing. There'll be laughter and light in the Manor again. I feel we've lost that since Draco has gone to Hogwarts. Cissa… I want this just as much as you do now…"
He wasn't allowed to finish his words as Narcissa's lips were soon crashing down on his. He pulled her close, not wanting to let her go, just kissing her back. It was in that moment that he realized her dream of having a little girl was now his own as well.
