Chapter 20

Scorpius scans the shelves and bins, all the while keeping her in his sight. She is even prettier than she was the other day. He digs out her letter and sits in a chair to read it, while his father talks with her parents.

"Is that a re-read or the first time through?" He hears her soft voice next to him. Looking up from her letter, he sees that she is sitting next to him.

"First time through. We made an emergency trip to the Potter's. Sadly, I had to break the news to Teddy about Victoire. So, I am sorry about your cousin, but I couldn't allow mine to be cuckolded any more."

Isabelle snorts. "Don't worry. She deserves a hell of a lot more shit than this for doing that to him. She doesn't appreciate anything that takes work. Even her own father is less than best and I'm sorry but Uncle Bill is awesome."

"Per your letter, Miss Weasley, I would be glad to be your friend. I just need to warn you now. I could easily fall in love with my friend and end up wanting her forever." He smiles at her and kisses her hand. "Don't fret, Love. I don't plan on letting you think that this could be anything but right." He whispers in her ear. He hugs her and nods to their parents.

"Excuse me, I need to go meet your parents officially. That way they know they can trust me with you." He smiles and winks at her.

Scorpius was trying to fake it til he makes it. He was extremely nervous of her father. George senses that this is his Dan Granger moment, so he goes easy on Scorp.

"We know about you wanting to be with her Scorpius. Just treat her like a queen, love unconditionally and be her best friend. That is the recipe for success."

"Sir, I know that you are both worried about her being on the rebound, if she was in the same mind frame that she was when they broke up, I would be also, but she has been strong, like I heard her mother is. I am going to be her friend when she needs it, but my goal is to have her as my girl."

If there was a phrase that could prove the lad's intentions to him, that was it. "Scorpius, you have my blessing to date or court her. It's her decision. Just keep her happy. You both deserve it." George holds out his hand. "Welcome to the family. You are welcome at our house anytime."

Scorpius shakes his hand, with the knowledge of the man is possibly his father in law.

Draco ushers Scorp out of the comic book store. Scorp steps away to say goodbye to Isabelle. "Have a good day, Love. I'll write tonight." He whispers and kisses her cheek. His father is smiling as they walk to the Leaky to use the floo.

That night at dinner, his father tells Hannah and his grandparents what happened. Lucius looks at him and smiles. "Congrats, Scorp. Isabelle is a good girl."

"Thank you, Grandpa." He says softly. Scorpius looks up and sees tears in his grandfather's eyes.

He writes to Isabelle when he gets to his room.

Isabelle,

I am sure your parents told you about their discussion with me. I just want to assure you that I am not going to rush you, but I will be openly campaigning for us being together. From what my father said, you have a large family party to go to tomorrow. Good luck with that, Love.

I have been slowly getting used to having family that cares about me, it's still a bit strange. My grandparents on the Greengrass side didn't care that much because my mother isn't the heir and my being a Malfoy means that I am not worth any attention from them. My Nott cousins are snobbish and cold like the rest of the family.

I am finding that England is just what I need. A family that cares, a gorgeous prospective girl and getting closer to my cousin and my old friend James. We used to play together occasionallywhen I visited Dad.

How was your day, Isabelle? Again, I want to apologize for any trouble that is stirred up for you tomorrow. I just could not let Teddy be used like that. He is a good guy and doesn't deserve to be treated like that. Dad gave your father my SD card so to show your uncle. The other reason that Teddy might be breaking up with her is because she has problems with werewolves. Which is odd, given who her father is and she must of known about Teddy's father when they got together.

May I ask you to dinner Monday night? That way you'll have something to look forward to going into the party.

Goodnight, Love

Scorpius

He sends the letter to Isabelle and smiles as he falls asleep, dreaming of her.