We had quite the task ahead of us, even with magic. I told Ginny she did not have to help, but she insisted and I couldn't say no if she wanted to help that badly. So, I woke up at dawn and began to move the leftover furniture to the lawn to air out.
"Mobilofurniturous," I said as I flicked my wand at the couch.
It was around 9:00 am when Ginny arrived with a gigantic box, Sirius, twins, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Seamus, Dean, Susan, Hannah, Neville, Lavender, Parvati and about 8 other kids. She brought me a cleaning army. When I opened the door, people streamed in, I got so many hugs, kisses and handshakes. I got reacquainted with many of the people I had left behind, and some new.
"This is Adrian," Ginny motioned to a boy who looked like Ron when he was little, but he had glasses like Harry.
"Hey Adrian. Looks like we're going to be neighbours!" I said happily.
"Yeah, that it does!" He smiled and went into the house.
"This is Larissa," Ginny said as a girl stepped from behind her. She looked like an older version of Sirius, except her hair was red and slightly wavy.
"Hello Larissa," I said happily.
"Hey, Mr Malfoy," she smiled.
"Call me Draco," I said a little piqued at being called 'Mr.'
"Okay, Draco," she said as she went inside.
"Oh, Ginny, they're darling!" I said when they were out of earshot.
"Thanks," she went inside. Ron and Hermione came in next.
"Draco!" Hermione shrieked before she gave me a hug that nearly made me pass out. Ron, seeing my distress, tried to get his wife off me.
"Come on Hermione, let the poor man breath!" He laughed as she let go of me. He reached out and shook my hand. They had two kids behind them. A boy and a girl, the boy looked slightly older though they had to only be seven and eight. Ron introduced them "This is Guinevere," he motioned to the little girl. "And this is Glen." He motioned to the boy. "Chris, Jayson and Gracie started school this September."
"Hello," I said smiling.
"Hello," they both said quietly before they entered my home after Ron and Hermione.
"Hey Harry," I said.
"Hey Draco," he answered and he went inside.
"Draco!" Parvati Patil said happily as she gave me a hug.
"Hey Parvati!" I smiled.
"Long time no see, eh?" She smiled.
"I know! How's life treating you?"
"Pretty good!"
"Well, that's great!" I said and she went inside. Lavender and Neville were the next inside. They had a cute kid with them too. I still feel bad for putting the leg locker curse on Neville in first year. Those were the days though. "Hey Lavender." I gave her a kiss on the cheek and a hug.
"Hey, Malfoy, keep your hands off my wife!" Neville joked.
"Sorry, dude!" I laughed.
"It's good to see you again Draco," Lavender smiled as she squeezed my hand.
"It's good to see you both! Are you going to introduce me to your son?" I asked. The little boy went behind his mom and I laughed softly.
"Oh, I'm sorry. This is Gawain," Lavender said. He was quite cute. He looked like Lavender. Blondish-brown hair and dark glittering eyes.
"Hello Gawain," I smiled warmly. The child appeared to be terrified of me.
"Our daughter started Hogwarts this month. Her name is Adyna. She'll be in some of Tieran's classes, if not in the same house. She is in Gryffindor," Lavender informed me.
"Adyna is with Tieran then," I said quietly. I missed my son. I hadn't been away from him this long. I wondered if he missed me. Lavender, Neville and Gawain went inside.
"Hello Draco!" Hannah Abbot said happily as she hugged me.
"Hello Hannah!" I said happily.
"I can't believe you bought this crappy old house." She was always the one to be blunt.
"Neither can I," I answered truthfully. She walked into my home to go join the others. The last four to come to my home stepped up onto the porch.
"Hey Dean, Susan!" I said happily. They both smiled warmly.
"Hello Draco! It's been too long!" Susan said happily as she hugged me.
"Way too long," Dean agreed as he grabbed my forearm in a like a comrade handshake thing.
"I know and I never thought I'd be back too," I admitted.
"Well, the good thing is that you're back," Susan said comfortingly. Just then, the two boys, they had to be only ten and nine, tackled Dean. "And these are our darling sons, Galahad and Hayden."
"Quite darling," I laughed as Dean grabbed one under each arm and took them into the house. The two were laughing insanely.
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Tieran,
Hello, just so you know, I am so proud of you for getting into Gryffindor. I didn't like Slytherin. Too many posers. I hope you're having fun. My favourite class was flying. You'll be starting that soon, if you haven't already. Well, the house is in the process of being cleaned. We took a lunch break so I'm writing to you. You're going to love this place! Ginny is helping a lot too! You'll have to meet all of these guys. Well, I have to get back to cleaning up this place. Have a good day.
Love,
Dad
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"Hayden, Adrian, Larissa, Galahad, Gawain, Sirius, Guinevere and Glen I need you guys to go rake the leaves. Okay?" Ginny said conjuring some rakes and eight garbage bags. All eight of them brightened at the idea of playing in the leaves. Ginny had turned into the commander of the 'troops.'
"Dean, Susan, Neville and Lavender, you guys are in charge of airing out the rugs," she said to the four of them. They all nodded and left.
"Ron, Hermione, Parvati, and Harry, you guys get the lovely job of checking the plumbing!" Ginny said happily. They gaze her a 'look' before they nodded and stalked off.
"Hannah, Seamus, Draco, we'll do whatever else is left, like dusting and mending curtains and such!"
And so began about five hours of intense cleaning, that was with magic too. I can't tell you how many swear words came out of my mouth while I was doing those end jobs. It was the hardest thing I had to do and to say it again, I had magic, we all did except for the kids.
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Dad,
Hello, don't work too hard! I'm glad you're not mad about me not getting into Slytherin. You'll never guess whom I met! Gracie, Jayson and Christopher Weasley-Granger! They're great! And Adyna Longbottom, I don't care for her much though, she's kind of snooty. She gets on your nerves, but I'm not complaining, I can stand her. Remus is now my best friend. You have to meet the guy! Well, that's all for now. Bye Dad
Love,
Tieran
Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns it all except for the plot and any unknown characters.
A/N: How was that? Did you like it? I hope so… Well, please review and tell me what you think…. I greatly appreciate it!! Thank you for reading. Thank you for reviewing those who have and those who will… Thanks again. Luv Gia.
P.S. I'm gonna have this letter thing between Draco and Tieran going on…. I thought it was kinda cool to have in here. Well, G'night.