Someone You Loved

Chapter 14 - Malfoy's

'What do you mean Severus?' Lucius Malfoy said to his oldest friend.

'A Death Eater Lucius. Hermione knows what one looks like.' Severus said rubbing his temple.

'I wasn't stating she didn't but I have not heard of any such…things since the War ended.' Lucius replied as he paced in front of Severus' desk.

'Uncle Severus, if there was a rising of Death Eaters surely father would have been…recruited?' Draco said from his seat. 'Does Granger have any idea who it was?'

'Rodolphus Lestrange.' Severus replied looking at the two Malfoy Men.

'Not possible' Lucius spat. 'He's in Azkaban.'

'Are you sure?' Severus asked.

'I will check.' Draco said standing. 'I'm due to Azkaban tomorrow for the monthly meeting. I will check.'

'Be careful Draco.' Lucius advised his son. 'They will wonder why you are asking about your estranged Uncle.'

'Don't remind me.' Draco said grimacing.

'How is Miss Granger?' Lucius asked.

'Better.' Severus replied standing. 'Hermione and the twins are here in the castle with me.'

'You've moved her in?' Draco said smiling at his Uncle.

'For now.' Severus replied.

'Forever, if you had your way though Severus.' Lucius said smirking.

'When will Daddy be home?' Silas asked his mother who was dishing up the twins dinner.

'Not till much later tonight.' Hermione said as she kissed her son's head. 'Tonight the student return to Hogwarts and Daddy must help them on their first night.'

'Will Daddy be able to tuck me in?' Piper asked.

'You'll be asleep when Daddy returns but he'll come in and check on you.' Hermione replied.

'When are we going home?' Silas asked.

'I'm not sure darling.' Hermione replied as she sat down alongside them on the table. 'We're okay here though for now. You have lovely new rooms here.'

'You don't have a room though Mummy.' Silas replied.

'Well…no.' Hermione replied. 'But I sleep in with daddy.'

'Like Auntie Ginny and Uncle Harry?' Asked Piper.

'Exactly.' Hermione replied.

'But you have to be married to share a bed. Uncle Ron said so.' Piper said looking at her mother.

'Well….umm…mostly.' Hermione said trying to find a way to get out of this conversation with her children. 'Sometimes people don't get married but they love each other a lot and they have children together like Daddy and I have you two so it's okay for them to share a bed.'

'Will Daddy not marry you?' Silas asked

'I think that's enough questions for one night.' Hermione said standing up.

'Did the twins go to sleep okay?' Severus asked as he placed a kiss on her cheek as he sat beside her on the sofa.

'It took some time but they're finally asleep.' Hermione replied looking at Severus.

'You alright?' He asked.

Hermione nodded and leaned into him. 'How was the welcome feast?'

'Long.' He replied kissing her head. 'I met with Lucius and Draco this morning. They have invited us over for Sunday lunch. I would like the twins to meet them.'

'Is it safe?' Hermione asked.

'I trust them.' Severus replied. 'They are not how you remember them.'

'I'm not sure Severus.' She said.

'Please.' He replied. 'If you feel uncomfortable we can leave at any time I promise.'

'Fine.' She replied.