"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT, DRACO MALFOY! I HATE YOU!"

Astoria Malfoy was giving birth.

"The baby's almost out, Astoria," the mediwitch said calmly. "Just one more push."

A minute later, loud wailing filled the air.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy, you have a healthy little baby boy."

Draco almost forgot how to breathe. He was a father.

Astoria reached for his hand and squeezed it. He smiled down at her.

A little while later, the mediwitch left them alone with the baby for some family time.

Astoria was holding the baby. Draco had scooted his chair as close to the bed as possible. Neither of them could take their eyes off the little miracle who was entirely theirs.

"He's beautiful," said Draco.

"He is," agreed Astoria. "What should we name him?"

Draco thought for a moment. "Scorpius," he said finally.

Astoria just looked at him. "You can't be serious."

"I'm completely serious. It's a family name."

"He'll get beat up by the other kids if we name him Scorpius!"

"He won't get beat up," said Draco, looking offended. "He's a Malfoy!"

Astoria rolled her eyes.

"Please, Astoria. It's important to me," said Draco.

Astoria sighed. "Fine," she said. "But when he's older and hates his name, I'm placing the blame entirely on you."

"Fair enough," said Draco, smiling. "You can pick his middle name, if you'd like," he added.

"Hyperion," said Astoria right away. "After my father." Astoria's father had died when she was only six.

"Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy," said Draco. "I like it."

"Would you like to hold him?" asked Astoria.

Draco nodded and she handed him the baby.

As Draco Malfoy held his son for the first time, he couldn't believe how lucky he was. Those terrible years as a Death Eater seemed a million years ago as he sat there with his wonderful wife and beautiful baby.

"Hello Scorpius," he said. "I'm your daddy and I love you."

He glanced up at his wife. He'd never seen her look happier.

"Your mummy loves you too," he added. "We're going to take good care of you. I promise."

So that's it. Thanks to everyone who read and enjoyed it! I'm planning on writing a sequel/ spin-off about Scorpius. Draco and Astoria will show up in it as well because I'm not ready to day good-bye to them just yet :)