Scorpius went to the Auror office along with Drake. They both had a meeting with Ronald Weasley.

"Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Edwards, here to see Mr. Weasley," Drake said to the secretary at the reception area.

"Have a seat. I'll buzz you in when he's ready to see you," the receptionist said.

"Thanks," Drake said.

Scorpius and Drake sat down nervously. A few minutes later, Ron stuck his head out and called out, "Drake. Scorpius. Come on in," Said Ron.

After they are were sufficiently seated, Ron asked, " So, what's this meeting about?"

Drake cleared his throat, "We're here to hand in our withdrawal from the auror academy, Sir."

Ron frowned and looked at them intently. "What do you mean? I have your files here and you both have more than acceptable grades at Hogwarts and," Ron said pointing at Drake, "For the last 2 semesters that you've been here, you've done very well and the trainers have highly recommended you."

"I'm happy to hear that but I just don't think this is the place for me anymore," Drake said. Scorpius dared not say a word.

"I think I need to talk to you both individually. Drake, can you wait outside?"

After Drake left, Ron looked at Scorpius. "Does my daughter know anything about this?"

"No. She doesn't. I'm going to talk to her tonight. I've been working with my father and I like it at Malfoy Industries. I don't think I want to become an auror anymore."

"You don't think or you know for sure?" Ron questioned.

"I know for sure," Scorpius said with certainty.

"OK. If you are sure, but don't you think you should talk to Rose first?" Ron asked.

"No. I'm sure. I don't want to be an auror," Scorpius said.

Scorpius got up and shook Ron Weasley's hand. He cleared his throat and said gratefully, "I thank you for the opportunity, sir."

"My pleasure. Send Drake in," Ron said.

After Drake walked in and shut the door, Ron asked him to be seated.

"So, what's your story?" Ron asked. "Keep it short and sweet. I have an appointment in 10 minutes."

"I'm quitting because this is not going to work out for me."

"For you?" Ron asked his eyebrows knitted in deep concern.

"For Lily and me." Drake said truthfully.

"I see. Don't you think you'll regret this one day."

"No. I'm sure I won't. I already have an apprentice position as potion maker in St. Mungos."

"That's a difficult position to obtain." Ron said impressed.

"I know and I think it's a sign that I need to move on. I'm good at making potions and this way I can be at home more," Drake said.

"Does Lily know?" Ron asked.

"No. But I'll tell her tonight."

Ron smiled at the thought of two women screaming in the apartment. He was so glad that he wasn't in their position.

"OK. Let me walk you out. Drake walked over first and opened the door for Ron Weasley. Ron walked out holding a golf bag. Drake walked to the reception area where Scorpius jumped to his feet. At that exact moment, the elevator door opened. Draco Malfoy walked out.

"Oh, good. I'm double parked so let's make a move," Draco said to Ron. Then turning to his son he said, "You'll handle the meetings this afternoon on your own right?"

Scorpius had a goofy smile on his face and nodded affirmatively. Drake clapped Scorpius's back then gave him a smile and said, "Your dad and Rose's dad are cutting work to play golf. I'm sure you'll have no problems asking for Rose hand in marriage."

Scorpius placed his hand on his pant pocket and felt the ring box. He looked at the closed elevator and said worriedly, "After tonight, we'll see if I even have to."

Drake and Scorpius left and went to their respective work places. They returned to their apartments late in the evening and prepared an elaborate dinner together. They did not speak to each other but were thinking about how they would tell their girlfriends about the change in their career plans.

Rose and Lily arrived at 6:30pm. Drake and Scorpius knew that they couldn't go through dinner without telling them. Drake took Lily to his room and Scorpius did likewise.

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"Why didn't you tell me?" Lily asked after Drake told him about leaving auror training.

"Because this has nothing to do with you," Drake said.

"Really? Oh, this has nothing to do with me?" Lily asked doubtfully.

Lily went to Drake and dragged him to a nearby chair. She hated looking up at him. She sat on his lap with each leg on either side of him and asked, "Real reason. No lies."

Drake signed, "I promised you that I'll never leave you. After the training, I'll be gone days, weeks and, maybe, months at a time. No contact for long periods. I can't do that."

"I would have managed if you had to travel as an auror. I'm not helpless, you know," Lily said with a laugh. "I know what it means being an auror's wife. My mom is one. You remember that, don't you?"

"I know but see your mom now I didn't want that to happen to us besides I can't leave you. It's me who is helpless without you," Drake said and kissed Lily gently on her lips.

Lily placed her hands on either side of Drake's face. "Are you sure? Are you going to be happy being a potion maker?"

"Of course. It's still noble work and I'll be a Healer potion maker so I'll be helping people. And I'll still be home every night," Drake started to kiss Lily's neck.

"Humm. Yeah. I'm losing my train of thought so you might want to stop kissing me or kiss me and don't talk," Lily said, her eyes closed. Her hands were around Drake's neck and she moaned.

"My pleasure," Drake said. He caught the hem of Lily's shirt and pulled it over her head.

"You know, I've always wanted to do this in a chair," Lily said.

"Your wish is my command, my dear innocent Lily," Drake said.

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At the other end of the apartment:

"WHAT? You made this decision all by yourself. You did not even consult me," Rose shouted at Scorpius.

Scorpius didn't say a word. He knew when she started to shout, it was better to just let her scream it all out and then he'll have a chance to talk without interruption.

"You wanted to be an auror for the last four years of Hogwarts. You did all the course work for the training and now you decide that auror training was not for you. How can you commit yourself to something for years and then decide it's not working out for you?"

Rose stared at Scorpius waiting for an answer. But she wasn't prepared for what Scorpius asked.

"Marry me?" Scorpius asked.

"What? Are you insane?" Rose asked angrily. "if this is your idea of a joke. Let me tell you…"

"No. I love you. That's never going to change. I wanted to be an auror because that was what every good student wanted to become. That or be a Healer. I knew Healer was not what I wanted so I decided that Auror was it. But after being at Malfoy Industries, I knew that was where I wanted to be." Scorpius walked over from his seat to where Rose was standing, he bent down on one knee and said lovingly, " I know this, what I feel for you, is forever."

Scorpius took Rose's left hand and took out the ring box from his pocket, "I did not plan to propose today. I bought the ring and I wanted to plan this romantic dinner but … I love you, Ms Rose Weasley. Will you marry me?"

Scorpius opened the box to reveal a beautiful solitary diamond and platinum ring.

Rose stood still and did not move a muscle. Scorpius was starting to get nervous. He said, "You don't have to answer now, you can think about it."

"Yes." Rose interrupted Scorpius.

"What?" Scorpius asked unsure if Rose said "yes" to needing more time or to the proposal.

"Yes. I'll marry you," Rose said with tears in her eyes.

Scorpius rose and gave his fiancée a kiss. HE then, took the ring and placed in on the ring finger of her left hand.

Rose bit her lower lip to prevent the tears from falling. She couldn't look at Scorpius because she knew she wouldn't be able to control her emotions if she did.

"I think I should have asked your dad first," Scorpius said.

Rose laughed and turned to Scorpius. "We can tell them tomorrow. Together."

Engagement party (3 months later)

Drake had his arm around Lily's shoulders while they were watching the engaged couple dance. Lily kept whispering to Drake who laughed every time. Lily was making comments and jokes about the couple on the dance floor. It such an intimate moment that Harry felt like he was intruding. But he couldn't help and think, that his daughter could be next. She could marry Drake soon.

Harry and Ginny's relationship had improved dramatically these last few months but Ginny still had a problem with her daughter dating Drake. She was courteous enough but anyone could see her displeasure.

Ginny Potter was standing next to Hermione and Ron Weasley. She turned to Hermione and asked, "Who would have thought those two would get married?"

"I didn't," Hermione said. "But I'm happy. They are so good together. I'm actually more surprised that Ron and Drake are getting along."

"And you and Astoria," Ginny said a little jealously.

Hermione noticed the jealousy in Ginny voice but ignored it and instead said, "They are a nice family." She turned to Ron and said, "Honey, can you make sure that Hugo and his friends reach home safely. I think they just left. Owl them."

Ron nodded looking at his daughter dancing.

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Meanwhile, Lily was feeling a bit hot and stuffy in the room. She told Drake that she was going for a walk with Alex Malfoy and went to the balcony. She did not notice her mother following her.

"Have the paparazzi calmed down about Drake's grandparents?" Alex asked.

"It's better. But we still have a hard time going out in public. Just work and home,' Lily said sadly.

Once the Daily Prophet had broken the news, the people and press were all over them. She had assumed that the story would be old news in a few weeks. But she was wrong. It was like someone kept leaking story after story about Bellatrix and Snape. Their lives, past and she wasn't sure what to believe. Not that it mattered. Drake was the person that she loved. Nothing could ever change that.

"So, have you told him?" Alex asked Lily.

"No. I'm waiting a bit. Why worry him now?" Lily said.

"I would rather you tell him sooner than later. He has a right to know," Alex said.

"I know. I'm just so scared," Lily worried.

"If I were him, I'll be more angry that you kept this to yourself for 2 weeks than the fact that you're pregnant," Alex said.

Crash! Alex and Lily turned around startled. Ginny Weasley had dropped a wine glass on the floor of the balcony.

"Mother?" Lily asked. "Were you listening to Alex and I talking?" Lily was angry.

"You're pregnant?" Ginny asked.

Alex looked at mother and daughter. "I think I better go back in. I hear my mother calling," Alex lied.

"How dare you?" Ginny said.

"How dare I? How dare you listen to my private conversation?" Lily asked.

"You're having his baby? His baby?" Ginny asked, his eyes were starting to get wild.

Lily was getting nervous and moved away from her mother. "We'll talk about this later," she said.

"How could you? He's a murderer," Ginny said.

"Whom are you talking about? I'm going inside."

Luckily, Alex showed up again with both Drake and Harry by his side. Drake rushed to Lily's side while Harry looked at Ginny. "What's happening?" Harry asked.

"Nothing," Lily said as she dragged Drake away. This was not the way she wanted him to find out about her pregnancy.

But Ginny wasn't going to let it go. She pointed at Lily and said, "She's pregnant. I overheard that Malfoy and her talking."

Drake and Harry looked in surprise at Lily. "When were you going to tell me?" Drake asked, slightly upset.

"I was going to after a few days. I'm still waiting for everything to sink in," Lily said.

"For now, let's go in. I don't want anyone to create a scene. This is Rose's engagement party," Harry said sensibly.

"She's having a murder's child," Ginny was starting to look strange.

Harry looked at his wife and gently took a hold of her shoulders. "We've spoken about this, honey. Take a deep breath. This person is not Bellatrix. His name is Drake. He was not even born when Fred died," Harry looked into his wife's eyes. She was starting to calm down.

Lily looked at her parents sadly. Drake put his arms around Lily and hugged her. Harry Potter had sat the two of them down a few weeks ago and explained that Drake's grandmother had killed Ginny's brother and she was having a hard time disconnecting the two. Medication was not an option at the time mainly because Ginny refused but after this incident, Lily knew that this would be the only solution. She saw her father lead her mother away from the balcony to the next apparation center.

Lily was sad but knew that this was the wake up call her parents needed. The healer at St. Mungo's would help her.

Drake and Lily had a lot to talk about later on but for now she hugged her boyfriend and cried.

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Scorpius was the happiest that he had ever been. He and Rose had finally decided on a date for the wedding. June 23rd. He couldn't wait. He kissed his bride-to-be and went to his father's side.

"Father?' Scorpius asked him.

"Your grandfather refused to come down for the celebrations, could you take a piece of cake for him? The old crud is in his room moping," Draco said.

"Sure," Scorpius told his father.

Scorpius went to his grandfather's room with a plate of chocolate cake.. He knocked but no one responded. Funny. No one seemed to be around. His grandfather locked himself up in his room ever since his grandmother died 5 years ago.

"Anyone there?" Scorpius asked loudly.

No Reply.

Scorpius looked around the room. The room was messy with clothes, shoes, newspaper clipping and magazines spewed all around the room. He looked at his grandfather's desk and saw a list of people with their numbers and address.

Ms. Fanny Grout.

Mr. Danny Randy.

Mr. Bumble.

Mr. Seamus Rupert.

Mr. Johnson L. Wilson.

Ms. Pat Patterson

The names looked familiar and with a start, Scorpius realized who they were. This was not good!

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