AN: School is finally out for the holidays. I'll try to get at least one more chapter up by tomorrow. Then I won't be updating again until after the new year. Happy Holidays everyone!
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CHAPTER NINE
Hermione finally looked away unable to hide her feelings any longer. Wringing her hands together her mind worked to process the information.
This isn't happening. Her nightmares were traumatic enough, she didn't need this right now. Her heart kept beating faster as she broke out into a cold sweat.
Draco was still frozen in his seat ," Could this be what Dolohov had meant?" He asked more to himself. He runs his hands through his hair. Harry turned his head to Draco, "Did you know about this?"
"ENOUGH!" McGonagall's voice rang throughout the office. Bringing all the occupants of the room to attention.
"We need to discuss what we need to do with this information."
"We should inform Kingsley. I'll go over to his office tomorrow." Harry offered," Hermione you will be there anyway."
Hermione nodded. Not trusting her voice not to crack.
"I should tell Blaise and the rest. Discreetly of course." Draco added seeing Harry was about to protest. "They need to know too. Those are their kids as well."
"Fine, but I don't think anyone else should be privy to this situation." Harry stood up.
"Why didn't you invite them to this meeting?" Hermione looked from McGonagall to the teenagers.
"We asked to see you three specifically. We figured it would be best to talk to those who were already working in the ministry." Alex answered.
Scorpious walked over to Draco handing him three letters" Our parents wrote letters for all of you."
Draco took the letters and glanced at his mirror image before nodding not really knowing what to say.
Cassie strode over to Harry also handing him a letter. "This one is for you uncle Harry." Draco's pale eyebrow shot up into his hairline,"Uncle?" Cassie mirrored her father's expression," Yes." She cleared her throat clearly not used to their father and uncle not getting along.
"Very well. You may return to your lodging. You can use the school owls to communicate with your parents freely."
The headmistress said with finality.
They all bid goodbye to the headmistress. Harry being the last to go through the door." Mr. Potter." McGonagall called to him as he turned. "Yes Professor?" He answered. "Do keep me informed." She stared into his emerald eyes until he nodded his goodbye and walked through the door.
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Once back in Wiltshire. He went straight to his study. Only running into Moxie their house elf in greeting. He was hoping to avoid his mother. At least until he has time to sort all the thoughts in his head.
He sat down on the black leather office chair behind his dark ornate desk. He ran a hand through his hair, willing his mind to process the situation at hand.
I have a kid. No scratch that. Kids plural...with Granger? Twins?! How the fuck did that happen? What about Astoria? They were engaged. What could have happened to ruin that? How am I supposed to explain this to everyone? Should I just show them the letter and start from there?
No. That's not the important thing right now. He pressed his palms to relieve the pressure.
He sighed," The letter." He remembered. He took it out from inside pocket of his robes next to where he stowed his wand.
He smoothed out the thick envelope and read the elegant script on the front written in dark green ink
To Draco Hermione Malfoy
With a start he realized it was in his hand. He took a breath before breaking the wax seal which he noted was the Malfoy crest.
He opened the letter carefully, recognizing the thick off white parchment which his mother uses for her letters.
Draco Hermione,
I hope this letter fines both of you well. What the kids said is true. It may seem far fetch but we saw no other way. The attack on the Ministry was the final threat. We have been receiving threatening missives for a few weeks before the initial attack.
We contacted Kingsley about the threats but other than the symbol of a crooked wand. There was no other indication on who it came from. We all know Bellatrix Lestrange is dead. There is no doubt there.
We have gotten no further than looking into her files. The information we have gathered suggest she has given birth to a baby girl. No other information about the pregnancy, birth nor the child has been found.
It is possible that this child ,if she does exist today ,is the person behind this. Possibly to avenge her parents. We planned on talking to Narcissa to see if she knows anything about Bellatrix having a child. If we don't already talk to her I suggest you do.
We don't know what could be happening to us at this very moment you read this. We have only one goal in mind. Protecting the kids and stopping this threat before a third war could begin.
Please look after them. They mean the world to us. If you would just set aside the issues and focus on them for you two are all they have now. We don't mean for you to be instant parents to them. Just keep them safe and remind them we love them so much.
Sincerely,
D H Malfoy
"Draco dear. I didn't hear you arrive."
Draco looked up hiding the little jump of his heart at suddenly hearing his mother's voice. He casually folded the letter and tucked it back in the envelope, shoving it back in his inner pocket. "I arrived just a few minutes ago mother." He finally answered remembering his pureblood etiquette. Standing up and leading his mother to a chair, pecking her cheek in greeting.
Her casual yet sophisticated sky blue dress clung to her slim figure and her blond hair perfectly pinned up to the nape of her neck. One brow shot up questioningly at him, icy blue eyes looking at him curiously. It seems that Lady Malfoy has not missed her sons way of discreetly hiding his letter. Nothing gets passed her.
Draco sighed. He knew that look. He also knew that he had to tell her sooner than later. Plus he mentioned in the letter that they were to speak to Narcissa to see if she knew anything about Bellatrix. Might as well start here and now.
He cleared his throat," Mother."
"Yes dear."
"Do you know anything about aunt Bella having a child?"
Narcissa gasped. Her eyes wide, bringing her hand to cover her mouth in shock forgetting herself.
"What do you know mother?" Draco asked again, his body tense at his mother's reaction.
