Draco sat in the study of Malfoy Manor one evening, reading the Daily Prophet. There were a couple of pictures of Scorpius and Albus a few pages in, walking hand in hand down Diagon Alley. It was bound to happen every once in awhile. When the press found out about their relationship in the first place, it was all over the front page. The sons of former enemies, in a romantic relationship was without a doubt going to create a buzz.

He threw the prophet down on the table. Merlin, I'm bored, Draco thought. He hadn't had a job in two months. Draco was a Potions Master and he was well known for it. He was probably one of the best in Europe. He had invented some amazing and vital potions for the healing industry.

But he wasn't appreciated. Draco had never had a job that he was allowed to stay at for more than a year and a half. In France, they had been slightly more accepting. Well, they didn't know who he was immediately, was the truth. They would employ him for his credentials, and then the rumour mill would start to circulate and they would 'let him go'. His angered Draco. He had money coming in from the potions he had invented, but he wanted a steady job. He hated being stuck at home.

Especially without Astoria. And soon, without Scorpius too.

The sound of the doorbell rang through the house. He expected it was Albus, he was supposed to be coming around though he thought he would have flooed straight to the house.

Draco opened the door without second thought and was faced with Percy Weasley. Draco greeted Percy and they went to the study.

Percy had been finding Draco jobs for years. After the war and Draco's trial, Percy was assigned to Draco as the person to watch him, the person for Draco to report back to. However, he was also supposed to rehabilitate Draco and integrate him into society. Draco had always thought it was supposed to be a punishment from the ministry to be under the wing of a Weasley.

However, Draco and Percy actually got on fairly well. Percy was not the most interesting person and by far, not the most interesting Weasley. But he was straightforward and straight-talking. Draco found that he was an easy person to get on with. And he was dedicated to Draco. He was only supposed to appoint him work for two years, but Percy had been helping him ever since then.

"So… I have really good news. Someone has contacted me to offer you a very permanent job," Percy said with a wide smile.

"You would think after all these years they would have heard about the former death eater, Draco Malfoy," Draco said, resentment ridden in his voice.

"They actually asked for you personally. Believe it or not."

"What?" Draco said with confusion.

"I know, but it's true. They asked for you, Draco."

"Why…? Who?"

"You've achieved a lot Draco and some people have recognised it. They need a new potions master, their previous one has died. It's the dragon reserve in Romania," Percy said almost excitedly.

"The dragon reserve? They want me to be their potions master? But why?"

"Come on Draco, you're an excellent potions master, anyone with brains can see that. Can I write them back and say yes?"

"Of course!" Draco said automatically. As soon as the words escaped his lips, he regretted it, "Wait no… No, I have to speak to my son first about this."

"Well sure. But I need an answer by tomorrow. They're eager to hear from you."

Percy left very soon and Draco spent a moment taking this in. It made no sense to Draco whatsoever. The Romanian dragon reserve was one of the largest reserves in the world. They wouldn't just pick a potions master without proper consideration. This was a great opportunity for Draco.

But Draco had to think about Scorpius. Scorpius wouldn't be completely happy that his father had followed him to precisely to the place him and his boyfriend were going to after they left Hogwarts. It would surely seem like Draco didn't want to let Scorpius go. He didn't care what others thought, he only cared about what Scorpius would think.

Draco made his way up to Scorpius' room. He was slightly filled with excitement. Scorpius was always so supportive of him. He was constantly saying how unfair it was his father didn't get the recognition and respect he deserved. Would Scorpius be happy for his father? Or would he be annoyed that he was intruding on his and Albus' new life...

The Malfoy knocked loudly on his son's bedroom door. He stepped back, hearing Scorpius scrambling around. He thought he heard a voice and frowned ever so slightly.

Scorpius hesitantly opened the door, peeking around through the crack of the door. His hair was dishevelled.

"Father… I-" Scorpius looked back into the room, "Um, Albus is here."

Draco immediately flushed, guessing what he had interrupted, "Sorry-um- I'll come back later…"

"No!" Scorpius stepped out of the door and closed it behind him, "Is everything okay, father?"

"Yes, I just… I needed to run something by you. If that's alright," Scorpius looked confused but Draco just continued, "I've been offered a job… a permanent job," Scorpius' face lit up, "It's… at the dragon reserve though. In Romania."

"That's great!" Scorpius threw his arms around his father and hugged him tightly, "I'm so happy for you!"

"You're okay with it? I thought… I thought you might be upset. Seeing as you and Albus will be going there."

"No! Of course not! Why wouldn't I want you around anyway?" Scorpius said as he pulled away.

Draco smiled, "Because I'm your father. You're eighteen and moving away with your boyfriend. Why would you want me there?"

"Because you are my father. And I want you to be happy. And I want you to finally have a job that is truly yours. You have earnt it. I think it would be good for you."

"Scorpius, thank you. Thank you for always being so supportive."

Scorpius placed a hand on his father's shoulder and smiled warmly, "Always, father."

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Hello all! I hope you all liked this chapter, this is basically the real start to the story. The one before was just a prologue type of thing. Thank you JDTEA for reviewing the first chapter! Hope to here from everyone what you though!