Disclaimer- I'll sick Mordred on you. Trust me, he has teeth. Or will grow some soon.

Here's the next chapter! Also disregard what I said about updating every Saturday. I'll just update every week on a random day or whatnot. I think it's longer than the last two chapters so that's good. Hope you readers enjoy this. I'm currently working my butt off for it. Not that I mind though.

Also when I mentioned that Draco had begun to date again, I forgot to say that he didn't have anyone yet. I'm just setting things up for when me favorite characters get together!

Abstulo Chapter 6 By Tol Morwen

It was close to 11 o' clock AM and Harry, Draco, and Aurelius found themselves heading towards King's Cross Station. After having the disturbing knowledge that Aurelius had been reliving his past life through his nightmares and that Voldemort was actually contacting him, forced Draco to reconsider not using magic. Last night, Draco and Harry explained everything about their pasts to the little boy, although taking much care not to mention that he was Voldemort reincarnated. He was shocked and angry at the secrets his father kept from him, but Draco could also sense excitement from him too. He was happy that he was unique from normal Muggles. After contacting Hermione and the headmaster, it was agreed that the three would go to Hogwarts and try to find a cause for the nightmares.

After reaching the station, the three made their way to Platform 9 & ¾. It was just how he remembered it, Draco mused as he held Aurelius' hand tightly in one hand and the other clutching the box. The floors were still dirty and unsanitary, the lighting was bad, and when a man bumped into him, he didn't apologize. But Aurelius was taking in everything- the scenery, the noise, and the people who never glanced at anything out of their way. He had never been there or anywhere like it before. His papa never took him to the station just in case he would accidentally find the platform leading to the Hogwart's Express. But now no one would have to worry about that anymore.

Reaching the space between platforms 9 and 10, Draco gave the box to Potter with strict instructions to be careful with it. After rolling his eyes at the man and giving a smile to Aurelius, he made it through the barrier much to the excitement of the little boy. Draco crouched down besides his son to straighten his clothes and smooth out his hair. "It's better to just close your eyes and run through. It's easier that way. That's what your grandfather told me on my first day."

Aurelius' head shot up at the word "grandfather". Draco smiled when he saw the enthusiasm on his son's face and was about to reply when a deep voice answered first.

"Don't act like that young Malfoy," he said. "Your grandfather was hardly the pope."

Draco recognized the voice immediately and turned around to say a warm greeting until he saw the look of fatigue on Severus' face. It looked as if the other man had not slept at all last night. He was dressed in casual Muggle clothing that were wrinkled and seemed as if they were put on last minute. "We need to talk," Severus mouthed to Draco who nodded.

"Go through Aurelius. I just need to talk to him for a minute," he spoke soothingly. Aurelius however didn't even notice his father. He just kept staring apprehensively at his uncle and soon Severus grew uncomfortable in his gaze. It seemed too much like the gaze of someone he couldn't think of now. "Aurelius?"

He snapped out and stared at his Draco curiously. "Yes?" he asked as if he nothing had happened. Draco motioned him to go through and to wait with Harry for him. With one last glance at his father and an even longer look at Severus, he walked slowly through as though he had done it many times before. When he disappeared, Snape let out the shiver he had kept in. It was too much like Voldemort's.

"What's wrong? You wouldn't be out here waiting for me if nothing was wrong," Draco asked worriedly. He knew from personal experience that the new headmaster would never go outside the Wizarding World unless it was absolutely necessary.

"I needed to talk to you alone without Potter or anyone else looking over my shoulder!" Snape informed. He looked around and saw a few people looking at them because of his outburst. "Here," he stepped closer to Draco and softly said, "Things are getting worse. Yesterday, we received tangible proof that the Deatheaters are still active and are looking to get Voldemort back." Draco's head shot up at the mention of Voldemort. "It's true. They're willing to do anything to get him back. Anything. There have been unsolved murders in Edinburgh, Scotland for awhile and yesterday, the Deatheaters decided to show some evidence they did it. Hermione decided that you didn't need to know anything about it. She said that we could take care of it ourselves."

"Impossible!" Draco shot out angrily. How dare she try to keep something like this away from him? "I may be a squib, but I can still help!"

"I know Draco, I know. I felt like you needed to know something this important but Hermione decided to keep this away from you. I don't approve of this of course. The Deatheaters seem to be getting powerful these days. For a long time, those gruesome murders were unsolved and I shudder to think if you or... Aurelius became one of their victims." Draco nodded reluctantly but Snape didn't notice it.

"I'm glad you came to tell me about this," Draco said.

Severus smiled. "I'm glad too but..." he trailed off.

"But what?"

"I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone about this Draco," Snape implored. "I'd rather not fight with Hermione again about this issue. I'm also sure that if you ask your son he wouldn't mention anything about this at all."

"I won't say anything Snape," Draco murmured. "I'll see you at Hogwarts then." He stared at the other person waiting for a response. When the other man didn't say anything, he left leaving Severus behind without a passing glance. After he passed through, he found no one waiting for him. Slightly panicking, he walked around hurriedly to try to find them. When he first saw them conversing near the Hogwart's Express, he grabbed them both roughly and pulled them towards the train as quickly he could.

"Hey!" Harry protested and pulled his arm away from the other's man grip when they reached inside. "What are you doing?" When he saw Aurelius flinch under his father's hold, he pulled the boy away from Draco and said accusingly, "You're hurting him."

Draco looked at Harry and then at his son. "I'm sorry," he told both of them. "But... let's just get into a compartment and relax. We'll be at Hogwarts in about eight hours."

Draco looked out the window and listen halfheartedly at Potter's ramblings about his younger days at the school. It was the complete opposite with the six year old child however. Aurelius focused on every word coming out from Harry's mouth. He asked questions about quidditch and the classes there, listened attentively when Harry told him about his adventure with the basilisk, and asked if he would be going there when he became eleven. Glancing at Draco, he tentatively answered yes.

Harry, now with the full attention of Draco, was suddenly scowled at by the blonde man. "You will attend there Aurelius," he said softly to his son who stared at him, eyes wide. "You have too much potential not too. Besides, I'll give Sev hell if you don't receive your letter." Harry snorted at the mention of Snape's nickname but otherwise kept quiet. He was in awe at how Draco raised his son; he was firm and protective, but kind and loving. With each passing second, Harry found the blonde man climbing up the list of people he admired and liked.

"You'll love it there. You'll love the strength and power you'll feel coming of Hogwarts in waves," Draco's voice became wistful, "And you'll never forget what you learned from everyone there." Clutching the box which held all memories from his past, he continued. "You'll develop ties and friendships which will last forever if they truly care for you. And... you'll just love being there, knowing that you're meant to be something different from ordinary people. That you are... unique and special."

"I'm sorry," Harry blurted out so softly that only Draco could hear. He looked over at Draco who didn't look at him. Instead, his body stiffened in what Harry thought was anger before relaxing. His hold on the box loosened and he turned to Harry. He didn't say anything. Instead, he shook his head as if to say that it wasn't needed; as if it was only him thinking too much of the past and not of the present or future.

He put the box near him and beckoned his son to come. He wanted to show him the scene outside the window; and when the train finally stopped and they got out, Aurelius got his first look at Hogwarts. He gasped and gaped at the large building far away from them. But when Hagrid appeared, he let out a squeak and hid behind Harry and his father. "Don't be 'fraid little one!" Hagrid laughed out as he looked closely at the child. It had been years since he last saw him or Draco, and he was sure that Aurelius wouldn't remember him. He was only a baby then, but Hagrid remembered him. He was tiny and dainty but perfect. His dark hair and green eyes reminded him of Harry when he was an infant.

"He's not going to hurt you," Harry told the boy who hiding behind him and Draco. "In fact, he's a professor here." Aurelius looked up at him doubtfully and for a moment Harry was reminded of Draco. 'He might not be one biologically,' Harry thought, 'But he's definitely a Malfoy.'

"Hagrid," Draco called. Hagrid looked over at him and Draco asked, "Why don't you show us the gift you were going to give Aurelius?" When that was out Harry and the child looked questionably at Draco. Hagrid however merely nodded and disappeared to retrieve the present. He turned to his son and crouched down besides him. "Hagrid missed a lot of your birthdays Aurelius." Aurelius nodded enthusiastically at this, "So he wanted to give you something to make up for it."

"'Ere it is!" Hagrid came back holding a small cage with a white baby ferret inside. Aurelius' eyes widened in shock before he ran over to Hagrid and asked if the animal was truly his. Hagrid chuckled and answered yes. He bended down and took the creature out. The ferret was small and wouldn't seem any special if it wasn't for its black eyes. Albino ferrets usually had red eyes, and it was rare for one to have a different color. Its white fur shined brightly in the sun and it moved around, sniffing everything. Hagrid held the creature for a few more moments before gently handing him to Aurelius who shrieked in delight. The baby ferret was engulfed by Hagrid's large hands, but with Aurelius, it was just enough.

"What do you say?" Draco scolded at his son for not remembering to thank the half giant.

Aurelius stopped petting his new pet and thanked politely at Hagrid who let out a loud laugh. "Yer welcome 'relius but he's very young. He's a newborn and yer 'ave to take real good care of 'im or else I'll 'ave to take 'im back from yer." Aurelius nodded as he promised to take care of Mordred, his new pet.

Harry stared at Draco accusingly. "Why didn't you say something to me about this?" he demanded. Draco didn't even flinch or cringe.

"It was a surprise- for Aurelius and you," he answered back scathingly. "Besides, I couldn't trust someone who acts before he thinks. For all I knew, you'd blab it out and then where would we be?"

Harry looked hurt and ashamed. "I wouldn't have told him... maybe give him a hint or two, but I wouldn't tell him!" And somehow he knew that Draco didn't believe him when he saw him roll his eyes. "But... a ferret? An owl or at least a toad I can understand..."

"Not my idea," Draco huffed. "Apparently Weasley suggested it and Hagrid loved the idea." He looked over at Hagrid and Aurelius who were currently playing with the ferret that was squeaking loudly. "But I don't mind if he's happy."

"I don't mind too Draco," Harry told. "I'm sure Ron and I would also enjoy the many hours of jokes that could come from this!" Draco scowled and punched Golden Boy on his shoulder.

Hagrid stood up and with a final glance at the child who was currently doting on his new pet, he signaled the other two men closer. "We'll be taking the carriages over to Hogwarts. 'ope that'll be alright wit' yer." Draco nodded. Together, they were led by Hagrid to the carriages. Harry and Draco took a quick glance at the now non-invisible Thestrals before going inside but Aurelius took longer in entering. He stared at where creatures were supposed to be and held Mordred closer to his chest protectively. Hagrid merely look confused but Draco, alarmed, went out to check his son with Harry close behind.

"Wh- what are those things?" Aurelius asked quietly. Draco looked at the Thestrals and then at Harry who shook his head. "They look like horses but they're too... creepy and dragonish."

"The Thestrals?" Hagrid asked shocked. "You can see them?"

"Yeah," Aurelius wrinkled his nose in annoyance, "Can't you see them too?"

"Yes but..." Harry trailed off. 'How could a six year old boy see these creatures? I can understand Draco and Hagrid, but he's too young to witness the death of someone,' Harry thought. "And how could he?"

Draco took Aurelius' chin and forced his son to look at him. "Aurelius, did you..."

"Did I what?" he answered defensively. Clutching the ferret tighter to his chest, he insisted, "I didn't do anything wrong!"

"Forget it!" Harry yelled before a fight could break out between father and son. "Let's just get in and we'll continue this later." Draco took a quick glimpse at Harry before nodding. He stepped aside and Harry moved over to pick Aurelius up. Carrying him, the two both went inside the carriage and sat down.

But Before Draco entered, Hagrid stopped him. He looked at the boy inside the carriage quickly to make sure he wasn't paying attention at them. Then, "I hope you'll tell the 'eadmaster and 'ermione about this. It's pretty disturbing to know that a kid as young as him witnessed the death of another."

Draco nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I know." He glanced at Aurelius who was letting Harry pet Mordred. "I'll be sure to let them know."

TBC

Aurelius gets the name Mordred from the King Arthur legend since Draco is a Muggle professor on it. In the legend Mordred is the son of Arthur and his half sister Morgause (or Morgaine depending on which version you believe) but he can't be acknowledged because he comes from an incestuous union and is considered a bastard. Because of this, and of his mother's evil influence, he deals Arthur a mortal wound at the Battle of Camlann but is killed in return. This is the extremely short summary of it. Just check out Google for more info on the subject.